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Why is Sweden scared to talk about racism?

Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton as well as our guest this week, author and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström.

This week's topics:

Culture shock

These are the worst culture shocks for foreigners coming to Sweden

Valborg & May 1st

What exactly is Valborg, and where are the best places to celebrate it?

Why is May 1st a public holiday in Sweden?

Sweden Democrats and the EU migration pact

Sweden Democrats threaten to topple government

Asylum seeker child raises millions for charity

'Like winning the lottery'

Racism in Sweden

Finally…

The skinny

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