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Kyiv's elderly endure blackouts and bombardment, clinging to warmth and hope

In Kyiv's darkened high-rises, as Russian strikes batter the Ukrainian capital, older residents endure freezing nights and power cuts, relying on volunteers, pets and faith to survive another winter.

Fresh Air Weekend: Kate Hudson and Stellan Skarsgård

Kate Hudson showcases her voice in Song Sung Blue. David Bianculli reviews the Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run. Sentimental Value star Stellan Skarsgård doesn't believe in bad guys.

Friday Evening Headlines

Amazon is no longer the top employer in Seattle, Mayor Katie Wilson is asking city departments to find ways to slash their budgets, and a western Washington-born singer was just named one of Time Magazine's Women of the Year.  It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Ruby de Luna.

Music

New music Friday: Mitski's new album, 'Nothing's About to Happen to Me'

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Raina Douris, host of World Cafe at member station WXPN, about Mitski's new album, Nothing's About to Happen to Me.

Politics

Populism is dominating politics right now

Republicans and Democrats are embracing their own takes on populism to respond to shifting politics in the country.

World

Australia says no to returning citizens with alleged ISIS ties from Syria

In Australia, the attempted return of people with alleged links to the Islamic State has raised questions about who bears responsibility for nationals who traveled overseas to join the Islamic State.