KSPS PBS At Issue Podcast
by KSPS PBS
The At Issue Podcast goes beyond the headlines to delve deeper into the issues that impact the Inland Northwest. Hear from the people and organizations that shape our community. Local voices. Real conversations. Learn more about At Issue from KSPS PBS.
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Erin Brockovich Inspires Spokane Women Making a Difference
In this special edition of the At Issue Podcast, host Dana Haynes sits down with local nonprofit leaders following Erin Brockovich’s powerful visit to Spokane. Inspired by Brockovich’s message of “stick-to-itiveness,” the panel explores what it means to persist, reinvent yourself, and stand up…
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West Plains residents see PFAS actions, but many questions remain
Nine years after toxic PFAS chemicals were discovered in the drinking water on Spokane’s West Plains, many private well owners are finally seeing more government action. Programs to provide safe drinking water and filtration systems are underway. But plans for long term solutions, site cleanup…
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Spokane’s newest city council members jump into the deep end
We hope new Spokane City Council Members Sarah Dixit and Kate Telis weren’t hoping for a gradual introduction into city leadership. It’s been a busy start to the new year with a lot of hot button items on the Council agenda each week. Get to know the city’s newest City Council members and learn...
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Spokane leaders make their legislative pitches amid a budget crisis
Spokane government and business leaders have revealed their wish lists ahead of the 2026 Washington Legislative Session. But as lawmakers face a multi-billion-dollar budget shortfall, how will local priorities fare in Olympia? Spokane City Council Member Paul Dillon, Spokane County Commissioner...
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EWU study reveals where toxic chemicals hide on Spokane’s West Plains
Chad Pritchard, PhD, a geosciences professor at Eastern Washington University joins us to talk about the results of his two-year study tracking dangerous PFAS chemicals in the soil and groundwater on Spokane’s West Plains. Visit our At Issue webpage to learn more about where these chemicals came...
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“Forever chemicals” aren’t only on Spokane’s West Plains
Katelyn Scott from Spokane Riverkeeper joins us to talk about the discovery of toxic PFAS chemicals in the Spokane River. At Issue from KSPS PBS in Spokane, Washington is committed to delivering in-depth reporting and discussion about the issues that matter most to the Inland Northwest. Watch our...
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How will a new PFAS Task Force help West Plains residents?
Spokane County has less than a year to use funding from the Washington State Legislature to provide water filtration systems for homeowners on Spokane's West Plains affected by the PFAS water contamination. But how will they decide who qualifies and who will get help first? And what happens when...
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How forever chemicals could be impacting your health
Several years after toxic per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, were found in the drinking water on Spokane’s West Plains, many residents still don’t have safe water to drink. Too much exposure for too long can lead to health problems. Barb Morrissey, a toxicologist from the Washington...
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Is Catholic Charities really bussing the homeless to Spokane? (Part 2)
You’ve heard the rumors: other cities are bussing their homeless people to Spokane. Is there any truth to that? We’re continuing our conversation with Rob McCann, CEO of Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, and asking him that very question and more as Spokane continues to contend with…
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Critics won’t stop Catholic Charities from fulfilling its mission. (Part 1)
As homelessness continues to plague downtown Spokane, one local organization has been at the forefront of solutions—and debate—for decades. Rob McCann, CEO of Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington, joins us in the studio to talk about what so many people see outside the shelters and apartment...
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The At Issue Podcast goes beyond the headlines to delve deeper into the issues that impact the Inland Northwest. Hear from the people and organizations that shape our community.
Local voices. Real conversations.
Learn more about At Issue from KSPS PBS.
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