Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026
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April 22, 2026 · 60 min
About this episode
The episode covers the significant energy crisis caused by Iran and US blockades, Virginia's mid-decade redistricting vote, and various political issues including surveillance and insurance reform.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Happy International Mother Earth Day 2026 Iran ceasefire becomes blockade vs blockade, creating biggest energy crisis in history and threatening food crisis; Senate rejects War Powers Resolution as Dems call the Iran war a disaster with no end in sight; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged”; Alameda County extends contract for Flock license place readers, critics say tool for mass surveillance and targeting immigrants; State lawmakers considering 3 insurance reform bills in wake of Eaton, Palisades wildfires; California lawmakers considering measure to establish state-run bank The post Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
Topics covered
- energy crisis
- Iran conflict
- redistricting
- political news
- surveillance
- insurance reform
Keywords
- Iran
- energy crisis
- Virginia
- redistricting
- Trump
- surveillance
- insurance reform
- wildfires
- War Powers Resolution
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alameda County, California
Places: Iran, Virginia
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