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**Inland Journal**

Inland Journal is a weekly interview program focused on regional public affairs and arts, hosted and produced by SPR’s news and program director, Doug Nadvornick with contributions from the SPR news team.Important note: someone online appears to be contacting potential Inland Journal guests — particularly authors — inviting them to interviews and later requesting financial donations. These solicitations are not affiliated with Inland Journal or SPR. We do not ask guests for donations in exchange for interviews. If you have questions or would like to report a suspicious message, please contact kpbx@kpbx.org.

Latest Episodes:

Like it or not, AI is here to stay. How shall we use it? Sep 24, 2026

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We talk with Grant Erickson from IntelliTect and John Shovic from the University of Idaho-Coeur d'Alene.

Spokane's Novara Energy Alliance, businesses test electric vehicles and Washington's "Green Bank" Sep 17, 2026

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We'll talk with Kim Pearman-Gillman and Dale Silha about Spokane's new Novara Energy Institute. Avista and Zero Emissions Northwest give Inland Northwest businesses a chance to test EVs before they buy. We meet the head of a new non-profit bank that will loan money for renewable energy projects.

Overcoming AI hesitancy and a Spokanite leaves his career to follow his AI dream Sep 10, 2026

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Paul Takisaki tells us the story of moving on from a tech sales job to learn more about artificial intelligence. Dr. Gleb Tsipursky talks about working with companies to help their employees overcome their resistance to AI.

Smaller housing lots in ID; Bill Wassmuth remembered; WA papers online Sep 03, 2026

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We talk with Coeur d'Alene land use attorney Peter Smith about a new Idaho law meant to make housing more affordable. We remember a Northwest civil rights icon. Old newspapers in Washington get new life online.

Detecting lung cancer early and NatGeo teaches students about photography Aug 27, 2026

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We learn about a collaboration between a Spokane surgeon and medical student to promote early lung cancer screening. National Geographic teaches Spokane students how to tell stories with pictures.

Stories about recovering from wildfires and how big traveling teams fight them Aug 20, 2026

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Matthew Kincanon shares his experience of losing his home to the Spokane Complex fires. Dan Trapanese talks about leading the team that's fighting Washington's Kaiser Canyon and Modrite mega fires.

Inland Journal: Talking AI with Grant Erickson and Bill Kalivas Aug 13, 2026

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This is part three of an ongoing series of discussions with Spokane tech figures about artificial intelligence and how we use it.

Life after wildfires; dealing with insurance companies; a reporter hears survivor stories Aug 06, 2026

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Jennifer Gray Thompson evacuated her home due to wildfire in 2017, then created an organization to help others who go through the same experience. Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer talks about helping people who file wildfire-related claims. Anna King meets people displaced by wildfire at the Spokane County Fairgrounds.

Inland Journal: WA 6th District House candidates and Spokane Transit's sales tax Jul 30, 2026

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We talk with Julia Payne and Aaron Croft, who hope to succeed Rep. Jenny Graham in the Spokane delegation of the Washington state House of Representatives. We hear the pros and cons of Spokane Transit's Proposition 1.

Inland Journal: Four people want to replace Rep. Suzanne Schmidt in Olympia. We talk with three. Jul 17, 2026

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Hillary Pham, Trent Maier and Debra Long came to our studio for interviews.