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Economy

As oil and gas prices soar, some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs

It’s not a great time to be a country that relies on imports of oil and gas as the war with Iran disrupts global energy markets. But countries that have invested in technologies like solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles are finding themselves less vulnerable to price shocks.

Arts & Life

Six seasons and a sequel: 'Peaky Blinders' is easy to consume and impossible to forget

Tommy Shelby's estranged son has taken control of the old gang and is making new and dangerous moves and alliances. Cillian Murphy stars in this gripping movie-length Peaky Blinders sequel.

Arts & Life

'Nonesuch' author Francis Spufford explains the 'Blitz spirit' of 1940s London

Spufford's new novel centers a young woman in sexist World War II England as she navigates romance, tries to survive the nightly bombings of the Blitz and fights time-traveling fascists.

The greatest hits of the 2026 WA legislative session

The Washington state legislative session is over… After just 60 days, 267 bills passed through the legislature and are headed for the Governor’s desk. Most importantly, the so-called “millionaire’s tax” that caused a stir every step of the way. KUOW State Government Reporter Sarah Mizes-Tan is here to talk about the tax, and what other bills made the cut.

World

With strikes above and crackdowns on the ground, Iranians describe life under siege

A state-imposed internet blackout has obscured the reality of life in Iran as the war rages on. Those fleeing through neighboring countries share a rare glimpse of what life is like in Iran.

World

Author Scott Anderson on Iran's power structure after death of top security official

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with journalist and author Scott Anderson about Iran's power structure after the killing of Ali Larijani, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

Politics

Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., talks about Trump's comments on Cuba

Republican Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar of Florida is the daughter of Cuban exiles. NPR's Michel Martin asks her about President Trump's comments about the country.