
What immigrants think of Sweden's migration shift, euro debate, and stinky herring
In this week's episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast, our panelists are talking about fermented herring, the biggest trial in Swedish history, how the 'paradigm shift' in migration policy is affectin...
9 Sep 202334min

Why does Sweden allow Quran burnings?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's James Savage and Becky Waterton, as well as Julia Agha, publisher of the Arabic-language news service ...
2 Sep 202332min

Why Swedes take such long summer holidays (and why we all should)
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange, James Savage, and Becky Waterton.This week we discuss:Russia threatRussia could pose thr...
24 Jun 202330min

Midsummer tips, smoke-free Sweden, and how Stockholm can learn from Malmö on gun crime
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange, James Savage, and Becky Waterton.This week we discuss:BeyoncéBills, bills bills: Beyoncé...
17 Jun 202339min

What makes Sweden a place worth celebrating?
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange, James Savage, and Becky Waterton.This week we discuss:Sex liesFact check: Has Sweden rea...
10 Jun 202343min

What you need to know about Sweden’s planned permanent residency tests
In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, James Savage, and Becky Waterton.This week we discuss:Sweden’s stalled Nato application Ru...
3 Jun 202334min

How the Swedish health system works (and doesn't work)
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 part of our interview with Anna Gustafss...
30 Mai 202322min





















