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Sweden in Focus
Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.
In each episode presenter James Savage chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Mandy Pipher. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators.
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Episodes
- Sweden in Focus
How can Sweden make its schools less segregated?
In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton for the second…
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Summer getaways, lower food prices, and Swedish schools explained
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton, and we also…
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Is democracy really under threat in Sweden?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton. In this…
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Interview with Swedish Migration Agency boss, Part 2
In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton for Part 2 of…
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Interview with Swedish Migration Agency boss, Part 1
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton as well as our…
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INTERVIEW: Why is Sweden scared to talk about racism? Part 2
Tune in for the second part of our interview with Lola Akinmade Åkerström where she talks more about how Sweden can get better at dealing with racism, how…
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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…
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INTERVIEW: Is Spotify ready for the Swedish model?
For our second bonus episode this week’s we’re going to listen to the familiar voice of our Nordic editor Richard Orange and his recent interview with Henry…
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INTERVIEW: Is Klarna ready for the Swedish model?
In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony and panelists Richard Orange and James Savage are joined by Sen Kanner, union club…
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Learn Swedish the rude way, and how foreigners are unionizing Sweden's tech sector
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INTERVIEW: The past, present and future of Sweden's zero-tolerance drug policy
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Easter traditions, threats to democracy, and Swedish attitudes to drugs explained
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Price wars, nudity, and why has Sweden gone cold on climate change?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. This week we…
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Swedish gangster rap, property market turbulence, and who’s Chris O’Neill?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. This week…
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Swedish language reform controversy, and who are all the Skarsgårds?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. In this week’s episode we…
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Part 2: How the Sweden Democrats are flirting with the extreme right
In this special bonus episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast, we hear more from our guest Jonathan Leman, a researcher with the Expo Foundation, which monitors…
- Sweden in Focus
How the Sweden Democrats are flirting with the extreme right
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by guest Jonathan Leman from the Expo Foundation, as well as panelists Becky…
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How important is it to learn Swedish?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange, Emma Löfgren and James Savage. This week we…
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Interview with Ukraine's ambassador to Sweden, Part 2
In the second part of the interview, host Paul O’Mahony asks Ukraine's ambassador to Sweden, Andrii Plakhotniuk, about how the war has changed the focus of his…
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Work permits, defence volunteers, and what is Sweden doing to aid Ukraine?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Becky Waterton and Loukas Christodoulou. This week we talk…
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Bonus episode: How can Sweden do more to help struggling households?
In this special bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, we hear more from our guest Peter Gerlach, an economist with the Swedish Trade Union…
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Why is Sweden the worst-performing economy in the EU?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. Our guest this…
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Welcome to Sweden? Interview with migration minister Maria Malmer Stenergard
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. The episode also…
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Bonus episode: How can Sweden put a stop to fatal gang shootings? Part 2
In this special bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, we hear more from special guest Diamant Salihu, a crime reporter for public broadcaster SVT and…
- Sweden in Focus
How can Sweden put a stop to fatal gang shootings? Part 1
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton, as well as…
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Bonus episode: How Sweden became a paradise for billionaires, Part 2
In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange and Becky Waterton, as well as special guest…
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How Sweden became a paradise for billionaires
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton, as well as…
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Dual citizens' loyalties, new sleeper train, and a green game changer in Kiruna
In the latest episode, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and James Savage. On this week's episode we explore a…
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Money-saving tips, migration law updates, and why is the King so annoyed?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Becky Waterton, Emma Löfgren and James Savage. On this week's…
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What's coming up in Sweden in 2023?
In the final episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast for 2022, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James…
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Swedish news quiz 2022 - How well do you remember the year?
Here are some of the stories we discuss in this week's episode: John Oliver discover's Malmö's sexy bins Sweden blocks extradition of Turkish journalist…
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Migration agency delays, far-right meddling, and Sweden's Christmas traditions explained
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Sweden's cultural canon plan and what it means for foreigners
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as…
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Why Swedes and foreigners clash in love (and how to make it work)
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage. We…
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Why does Sweden want to revoke permanent residency?
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Why doesn't Sweden gather data on race and ethnicity – and should it?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as…
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Budget anger, Turkey deadlock, and can you pass The Local's Swedish citizenship test?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage. The…
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Climate criticism, struggling Ukrainians, and work permit limits under fire
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage. The…
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Racism in Sweden, and how welcome do foreigners feel after the election?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as…
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Does Sweden's new coalition deal threaten basic rights?
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How will the new government affect foreigners' lives in Sweden?
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Why foreigners are furious about 'humiliating' work permit delays
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Baltic gas blasts, key Swedish words, and how to keep living costs low
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Why does Sweden allow profit-making schools?
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What are the Sweden Democrats' plans for immigrants?
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What next for Sweden as far right catches scent of real power?
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Why is no one talking to immigrants in this election?
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Fighting crime, and how could the Sweden Democrats change Sweden?
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How to combat segregation, and is this Sweden's ugliest ever election?
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Parties target immigrant kids, and what are the Sweden Democrats' election prospects?
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What are the Swedish election pledges that most affect foreigners?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. In this…
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Why Sweden is following Denmark on language tests and integration
In the first post-summer break episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Becky Waterton and…
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PODCAST SUMMER SPECIAL: the pocket book election, and doesn't Sweden want foreign talent?
In a special episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast from the Almedalen political week on Gotland, host James Savage is joined by The Local’s Richard Orange…
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PODCAST: Swedish holiday traditions, and why has the Centre Party plummeted in the polls?
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What makes people move to Sweden (apart from love and money)?
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Tensions rise in Swedish politics as crucial election looms
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Sweden’s new work permit law: what are the pros and cons?
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How Sweden’s flat hierarchies work (and attitudes to alcohol)
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End of an era: What's next for Sweden after Nato application?
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Why is Sweden getting tougher on immigration?
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