Inland Journal
Initiative 645: Wading into the debate about Washington's income tax for the wealthy
Oct 29, 202629 min
Braver Angels and WSU's Foley Institute host a forum to examine the issues raised with Initiative 645. We'll listen in.
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Inland Journal
Hosted by Doug Nadvornick · news · EN
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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.
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What is Inland Journal about?
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.
Who hosts Inland Journal?
Inland Journal is hosted by Doug Nadvornick. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
What has Inland Journal covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Initiative 645: Wading into the debate about Washington's income tax for the wealthy" (29 October 2026, 29 minutes), "What is justice? Spokane County prosecutor candidates debate legal issues" (22 October 2026, 28 minutes), and "Hear the Washington Supreme Court candidates" (15 October 2026, 29 minutes).
How often does Inland Journal publish?
Inland Journal publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 20 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Inland Journal?
Booking probability for Inland Journal is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Inland Journal requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Inland Journal's contact route on record: verified email.
About the host
Doug Nadvornick hosts Inland Journal, a news podcast with 20 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 22, 202628 min
Republican Preston McCollam and Independent Danny Tarkenton took questions from a panel at an NAACP forum.
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Hear the Washington Supreme Court candidates
Oct 15, 202629 minA majority of the seats on Washington's highest court are up for grabs during this election season. Hear all 10 present short statements.
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Spokane County auditor NAACP candidate forum
Oct 8, 202629 minRepublican Michael Cathcart and Democrat Callie Gee hope to replace Spokane County's longtime incumbent auditor Vicky Dalton.
Oct 1, 202629 minAn Atlanta housing specialist shares his city's experiences at a Spokane forum. A University of Washington researcher says psychedelic drugs have promise as a therapeutic tool. Spokane novelist Greg Spatz takes us to...
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Like it or not, AI is here to stay. How shall we use it?
Sep 24, 202629 minWe talk with Grant Erickson from IntelliTect and John Shovic from the University of Idaho-Coeur d'Alene.
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Spokane's Novara Energy Alliance, businesses test electric vehicles and Washington's "Green Bank"
Sep 17, 202629 minWe'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...
- Sep 10, 202629 min
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...
Sep 3, 202629 minWe 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.
Aug 27, 202629 minWe 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.
Aug 20, 202629 minMatthew 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.
Aug 13, 202629 minThis is part three of an ongoing series of discussions with Spokane tech figures about artificial intelligence and how we use it.
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Life after wildfires; dealing with insurance companies; a reporter hears survivor stories
Aug 6, 202629 minJennifer Gray Thompson lost her home to wildfire, 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...
- Jul 30, 202629 min
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.
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Inland Journal: Four people want to replace Rep. Suzanne Schmidt in Olympia. We talk with three.
Jul 17, 202629 minHillary Pham, Trent Maier and Debra Long came to our studio for interviews.
- Jul 10, 202629 min
We talk with Spokane County auditor candidates Dale Whitaker, Callie Gee and Michael Cathcart.
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Inland Journal: Who will replace Timm Ormsby in the state House? One of these candidates
Jul 3, 202629 minWe'll talk with, in alphabetical order, Democrats Donovan DeLeon, Luc Jasmin III, Pam Kohlmeier and Republican Natalie Poulson.
- Jun 25, 202629 min
We talk with Grant Erickson from IntelliTect and John Shovic from the University of Idaho-Coeur d'Alene.
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Inland Journal: Task Force issues recommendations for 'safe and healthy' Spokane
Jun 14, 202630 minWe have excerpts from a Thursday press conference where task force members offered key points from their report to local elected officials.
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Gleb Tsipursky
author and CEO of Disaster Avoidance Experts, disasteravoidanceexperts.com
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Peter Smith
author of "Oxford Brookes: A Sporting Miracle? From cowshed on the Thames to the top of the rowing world", Center for Disability Employment Research and Practice
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Anna King
General Counsel for Insurance Operations, Garnet Valley High School
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Patty Kuderer
Washington state Insurance Commissioner, Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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