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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 19 MIN

Europe Is Hot as Hell. Why Doesn’t It Want Air Conditioning?

from The Journal. · host The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

As Europe experiences record-breaking heat waves this summer, many residents are reconsidering the continent’s long resistance to air conditioning. Europe’s summer high temperatures often cause tens of thousands of people to die from heat-related causes. WSJ’s Matthew Dalton reports that the battle over air conditioning is shaping political debates. Ryan Knutson hosts.  Further Listening: - Germany’s Economy Is Spiraling. Can War Fix It? - Why Sweden Embraced Capitalism Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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