Could backing Israel seriously become a condition for Swedish citizenship?
In this week's episode: How gang crime is top of the agenda for Nordic leaders, why a politician wants to make recognizing Israel a condition of citizenship, the controversial past of India’s new amba...
2 Nov 202419min
Why Sweden's tax-and-spend makeover has split the political left
In this week's episode: Halloween preparations, why Sweden is seeing fewer work permit applications, how a new fiscal policy framework has divided Sweden's left-wing parties. Host Paul O’Mahony is joi...
26 Okt 202420min
What are the sure signs you definitely live in Sweden?
In this week's episode: Signs you live in Sweden, Rasmus Paludan on trial over anti-Muslim slurs, how celebrating your home culture can connect you to Sweden. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by...
19 Okt 202415min
Are Jimmie Åkesson’s gang leader links damaging for the Sweden Democrats?
In this week's episode: Rising anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, journalists slammed for prostitution tips, and how damaging are the Sweden Democrats' biker gang links? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this...
12 Okt 202428min
Why Sweden's begging ban debate feels a decade out of date
In this week's episode: Stockholm governor fired over recruitment nepotism, how cinnamon became Swedes' spice of choice, and why a begging ban feels like a throwback. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this...
5 Okt 202432min
Why Sweden risks blowback from 3-month limit for jobseekers
In this week's episode: how Northvolt's crisis is hitting foreign workers and how recruiters can get better at gauging Swedish language skills. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Em...
28 Sep 202425min
What are Sweden's budget priorities for immigrants?
In this week's episode: how the new budget affects foreigners, favourite Swedish expressions, and a Social Democrat lottery scandal. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Becky Waterto...
21 Sep 202424min
What words from other Nordic languages do all Swedes know?
In this week's episode: Nordic cross-border lingo, who's who in Sweden's cabinet reshuffle, drone alerts at Arlanda Airport, what next for Northvolt after cuts? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week ...
14 Sep 202420min
