Best O Mahony Paul Podcasts (2024)

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Is Iran using Swedish gangs in its proxy war with Israel? 20:06

2h ago20:06

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Iran accused of deploying Swedish gangs, Ebba Busch sparks anger over Islam remarks, how Sweden can make immigrants feel more welcome on National Day? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Richard Orange and James Savage. Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: Iran Swedish security chiefs: Iran recruits…

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The Popperian Podcast #35 – David Edmonds – ‘Murder in the Vienna Circle’ 59:57

2h ago59:57

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This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with David Edmonds. They speak about David’s book The Murder of Professor Schlick: The Rise and Fall of the Vienna Circle Amazon.com: The Murder of Professor Schlick: The Rise and Fall of the Vienna Circle: 9780691164908: Edmonds, David: Books David Edmonds is …

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S3 Ep 4: Johnny Flahavan – Not your Run of the Mill Family Business 1:05:54

7h ago1:05:54

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Flahavans is one of Ireland’s most iconic family businesses. Having milled locally-grown oats in Co Waterford for almost 250 years, the family has built the Flahavans brand over seven generations and it is now synonymous with porridge and other nutritious oat-based foods. In recent years, Flahavans has invested heavily in expanding the product rang…

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How can Sweden get more immigrants in leadership roles? 23:43

4d ago23:43

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This week in Sweden in Focus: Nurses plan to strike, Sweden Democrats vow to keep on trolling, and how can Sweden combat discrimination? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local Sweden's editor Emma Löfgren and our Nordic correspondent Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Greg Fernando, the founder of New to Sweden, an organis…

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INTERVIEW - Sweden's labour migration clampdown will harm green transition: Green Party leader 39:14

9h ago39:14

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In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra: Green Party joint leader Daniel Helldén on criticism of government climate policy, the EU elections, immigration and online attacks from far-right troll accounts. After a turbulent period for the party, the Greens recently put in place a new leadership duo: Daniel Helldén, previously vice mayor of Stockholm, an…

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Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal grows and Taylor Swift hits Stockholm 24:55

11d ago24:55

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This week: Fallout from Sweden Democrat troll factory scandal, how Stockholm has prepared for Taylor Swift, excerpts from interview with Green Party leader Daniel Helldén. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Nordic correspondent, Richard Orange. The episode also features interviews with Dagens Nyheter's reporter Evelyn Jones, Stoc…

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S3 Ep3: Dr Rebecca O' Mahony – How to get that good gut feeling 1:16:02

15d ago1:16:02

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Most of us have grown up learning that bugs and bacteria are bad, but did you know that our bodies are packed full of little microbes that are working day and night to keep us healthy and happy? Collectively, we call this the microbiome, and the better we take care of it, the better it can take care of us. Dr Rebecca O’ Mahony of BiomiCare is one o…

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How will lower interest rates affect your life in Sweden, and how likely is a 4-day week? 15:10

10d ago15:10

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In this week's episode: Security fears and parties in Malmö for Eurovision, how lower interest rates affect people in Sweden, and Sweden Democrats get caught running a social media troll factory. -- Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts Sign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast…

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The Popperian Podcast #34 – Elliott Sober and Mehmet Elgin – ‘Karl Popper’s Changing Assessment of Evolutionary Theory’ 1:13:49

2h ago1:13:49

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This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Elliott Sober and Mehmet Elgin. They speak about Karl Popper’s analysis of evolutionary theory, how it changed over time, what he saw in the theory which made it less than scientific, and what he got wrong. Elliott Sober is Hans Reichenbach Professor and W…

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Why do we get a day off for Ascension and who's the new joint leader of Sweden's Green Party? 12:57

2d ago12:57

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In this week's episode: Ascension Day holiday, Nazis storm political meeting in Stockholm, preview of interview with gardening expert John Taylor, and who is the Green Party's new joint leader? -- Sign up now for Membership+ and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Foc…

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S3 Ep2: Ali Honour – Queen Bean and Conscious Chef 1:04:30

14d ago1:04:30

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Ali Honour wants to DOUBLE the amount of beans we eat globally. Why? Because not only are beans incredibly good for our bodies and our pockets, they’re also great for the planet. Having spent decades working in all corners of the culinary industry, Ali understands how food and chefs can play a vital role in creating a healthier and more sustainable…

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The Popperian Podcast #33 – Flavio Del Santo – ‘Karl Popper and the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics’ 1:15:35

8d ago1:15:35

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This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Flavio Del Santo. They speak about Karl Popper’s changing theories about, and proposed experiments for, understanding the foundations of quantum mechanics, from his earliest publications and up until his death. Flavio Del Santo is Schrödinger Fellow at the…

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How can Sweden attract and retain skilled foreigners? 29:42

1M ago29:42

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How a Swedish nepotism scandal highlights poor recruitment practices 17:05

1M ago17:05

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S3 Ep1: Paul Brophy, Ireland’s ‘Broccoli Baron’ 59:12

28d ago59:12

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If you’ve ever bought a head of broccoli in an Irish supermarket, Paul Brophy probably grew it. Paul Brophy Produce grows almost 11 million broccoli plants annually on 600 acres of land, supplying 75% of all broccoli plants on supermarket shelves. Starting with just 5 acres in 1983, Paul has spent the last three decades building his edible empire, …

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50 years of Abba, children’s residence permit row, Sweden regressing on rule of law 21:15

2M ago21:15

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Gender law splits government and will there be a Swedish pope? 20:09

2M ago20:09

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How happy are Swedes? 15:12

2M ago15:12

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Waffle Day, terror arrests, Christian Democrats and Sweden Democrats in war of words 16:00

1M ago16:00

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New migration numbers and why a Swedish kids' magazine ignores prudish parents 14:32

2M ago14:32

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This week: New migration stats and a uniquely Swedish kids' magazine. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, and we also chat to the editor of KP, Lukas Björkman, about the children's magazine's enduringly popularity in a digital age and how to stay relevant by listening to children and ignoring parents. Here…

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INTERVIEW: 'Lots of kids growing up in Sweden are not allowed to feel Swedish' 43:27

3M ago43:27

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How does someone who grew up in a Stockholm suburb become the leader of a traditionally agrarian party? Why is the party opposed to new work permit rules? And what's it like being Sweden's first culturally Muslim party leader? This and more in our interview with Centre Party leader Muharrem Demirok. In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podc…

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'Better late than sorry' as Sweden joins Nato, and will Norwegians sing for Sweden? 22:32

2M ago22:32

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What do Swedes think of Russia and Ukraine? And bloodied 85-year-old beats ski record 18:06

2M ago18:06

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The dreaded orange envelope, book tips, and how will Nato membership change Sweden? 18:16

3M ago18:16

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What are the best tips for making friends in Sweden? 26:20

3M ago26:20

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Skiing tips, politics for immigrants, and plans for stiffer work permit rules 28:02

3M ago28:02

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What makes dating in Sweden so hard (and how to succeed)? 23:30

3M ago23:30

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Why do many foreigners find dating in Sweden so tough, and what's the approach to take? Hear matchmaker Lemarc Thomas give his views on how to crack the Swedish dating scene. In this bonus episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is briefly joined by panelists James Savage and Becky Waterton, before we listen to an interview with …

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The psychology of shopping and buying local 27:56

3M ago27:56

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How much are you willing pay to buy Irish, to buy organic, and to ensure that food producers are getting a fair price for their goods? In this episode of Food Done Right we learn about the psychology behind why we buy what we buy, the role that large retailers play in the food supply chain, and why it is so important that we support Irish producers…

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Semla bun frenzy, anti-Semitism in Sweden, and why a Gucci cap could get you frisked 24:08

4M ago24:08

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In this week's episode: semla season, better conditions for Ukrainian refugees, why Sweden is closing its NordStream blast probe, freezer malfunction spoils decades of samples at a Swedish university, an alleged Iranian plot to kill Jews in Sweden, anti-Semitism in Sweden, and new details on stop-and-search zones. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this …

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New work permit system, Macron's Sweden visit and who are the Sami? 27:10

4M ago27:10

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In this week's episode: tougher rules for Sweden citizenship, French President Emanuel Macron's state visit to Sweden, new work permit system takes effect, and why Sweden needs to do more to promote understanding of indigenous Sami. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s Emma Löfgren and Becky Waterton, and we also have an interview with Charl…

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From Picky to Proactive: Deirdre Doyle on Inspiring Healthy Eating Habits in Children 26:00

4M ago26:00

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Deirdre Doyle has dedicated her career to encouraging children to eat healthy food and to cook it for themselves. As founder of Cool Food School, Deirdre understands the challenges that parents can face when trying to get their kids to eat more greens and wholefoods. In this episode of Food Done Right she shares tips and tricks that can help to ove…

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Top politician wants to ban Islamic symbols, and is Sweden prepared for cyber attacks? 29:43

4M ago29:43

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In this week's episode: Ice bathing, Turkey's parliament votes on Sweden's Nato bid, top Sweden Democrat calls for ban on Islamic symbols, Sweden's complicated relationship with wolves, and how a cyber attack hit Swedish authorities and retailers. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s Emma Löfgren and James Savage, and we also have …

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Centre-right collapse explained, and why do Swedes drink so much coffee? 32:14

4M ago32:14

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In this week's episode: why the centre-right has hit a new low in polls, cocaine at the Riskdag, the effects of growing unemployment and falling inflation, why opposition parties failed to depose Sweden's environment minister in a confidence vote, and why public sector workers are fuming over workplace coffee cuts. Here are links to some of the sto…

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Nutritional Inequality: Unpacking the School Lunch Divide 46:19

5M ago46:19

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In this episode of Food Done Right, Mick Kelly hosts a panel discussion on practical ways to get children interested in growing their own food. Joined by Lilly Higgins, a food writer, chef and photographer, and Deirdre Doyle from the Cool Food School, they explore how to inspire children to connect with their food and shares insights on how to enga…

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Why are politicians warning 'there could be war in Sweden'? 22:36

4M ago22:36

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This week we discuss: the official end of Christmas, snow-fueled chaos on the E22 motorway, royal abdication speculation, and why politicians and military leaders are warning of the prospect of war in Sweden. Richard Orange stands in as host this week and is joined by regular panelists: Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren. Here are links to some of the…

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What's coming up in Sweden in 2024? 24:37

5M ago24:37

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This week we take a look at the stories likely to shape Sweden in 2024, from politics and Nato to minority rights, Eurovision, and the economy. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined for the preview of 2024 by all our regular panelists: James Savage, Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren. Here are links to some of the stories we discuss: Politics W…

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Farming, famine and fighting hunger 34:50

5M ago34:50

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Steve Collins is a medical doctor with a PhD in Nutrition, who has spent the last 35 years fighting malnutrition and starvation in the developing world. Steve has witnessed a lot of progress made in this area but unfortunately, he has also seen a reversing of that progress in recent years with global hunger levels starting to rise again. In this th…

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What were the stories that defined Sweden in 2023? 38:45

5M ago38:45

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This week we look back at the biggest news stories in Sweden in 2023, from quran burnings and a heightened terror threat to Nato wrangling, the King's jubilee, and new income requirements for work permit holders. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined for the review of the year by all our regular panelists: James Savage, Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and Em…

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Christmas travel, new political party rumours, and how can immigrants get jobs in Sweden? 29:35

6M ago29:35

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In this week's episode: Christmas travel, birds attack giant straw goat, White Christmas dreams, rumours of a new political party, and what can immigrants do to increase their prospects of landing a job in Sweden? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's James Savage and Becky Waterton, and we also have an interview with Amanda Herzog,…

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Cheaper home loans, immigration costs, and plans for a compulsory 'Sweden course' 25:57

6M ago25:57

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This week: banks cut rates, the state of Sweden’s democracy, new Pisa rankings, how child refugees have integrated, the ex-Syrian banker behind a successful hummus restaurant, government counts cost of migration, compulsory courses for newcomers, Lucia, Nobel banquet. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's James Savage and Emma Löfgren. Here a…

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The Popperian Podcast #32 – Seamus O’Mahony – ‘Freud and Psychoanalysis - The Story of Science, Pseudoscience and Sex’ 1:21:30

5M ago1:21:30

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This episode of the Popperian Podcast features an interview that Jed Lea-Henry conducted with Seamus O’Mahony. They speak about Seamus’s new book ‘The Guru, the Bagman and the Sceptic: A Story of Science, Sex and Psychoanalysis’ concerning the intertwined lives of Sigmund Freud, fellow psychoanalyst Ernest Jones, and the surgeon Wilfred Trotter. Am…

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Mass movements versus mass extinctions 1:09:16

6M ago1:09:16

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From the promotion of rewilding to protecting pollinators, our actions to combat the biodiversity crisis are proving successful. But what else can we do? How can we encourage more of these effective actions and make them the norm rather than the exception? In this episode of Food Done Right these issues and many others are discussed by: - Pádraic F…

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'Networking is the key to everything in Sweden' 36:20

6M ago36:20

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How a call to demolish mosques sent shock waves through Swedish politics 31:04

6M ago31:04

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This week: Jimmie Åkesson talks about demolishing mosques, the latest on the Tesla strike, Sweden’s Advent celebrations, solutions journalism, and why some criminologists think it’s time for Sweden to ditch zero tolerance on drugs. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Emma Lögren and Richard Orange. Here are links to some of the st…

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Rory O’Boyle on why veganism is more than just a diet 30:17

6M ago30:17

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Rory O’Boyle is an animal rights activist and volunteer for Go Vegan World. In this episode of Food Done Right he talks about: ●His journey to becoming vegan and how difficult it is to speak about it to some people in his life who don’t understand his choice ●How it takes a change of mindset and overcoming bias to become vegan. ●The difference betw…

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Permanent residency under review and will cost of living in Sweden soon drop? 32:45

6M ago32:45

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Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s Becky Waterton and Richard Orange, and we also have an interview with Northern Lights tour operator Chad Blakley. ___ Sign up for IoT Talks 2023. Presented by Tele2 IoT ___ Here are links to some of the stories we discuss: Eurovision How to get tickets for Eurovision in Malmö How much can I char…

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How is Sweden reacting to the Israel-Hamas war? 27:04

7M ago27:04

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In this week's episode: practical Swedes, saying hej to strangers, dithering Liberals, Sweden awaits central bank decision, climate movement split over Greta Thunberg's Palestine support, how Swedish attitudes to Israel-Palestine have changed over the years. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange, and …

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Planet-based diets 55:31

7M ago55:31

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On this episode we explore the science behind how a change in diet will help us achieve our food sustainability goals. Recorded at Waterford’s Harvest Festival, a panel of food producers and environmental activists discuss differences in views around food production, consumption and the impact of both on the planet. Our panellists are: Mairead Cost…

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Who were Sweden's first inhabitants and why do more people want guns? 30:56

7M ago30:56

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This week on Sweden in Focus: TV history show provokes debate, far-right leader gives speech in Arabic, Sweden's media subsidy system explained, surviving November, and how a wave of international arrests is affect Sweden's gang conflict. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s James Savage and Becky Waterton, and we also have an inte…

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Swedish model under threat, and which party leaders are doomed? 35:25

7M ago35:25

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In this week's Sweden in Focus we discuss: industrial action hits Tesla and Klarna, fears that new salary requirements for work permit holders will undermine the Swedish labour market model, how an oil spill and new fishing quotas have put the Baltic Sea in focus , and an ill-tempered battle for control of Sweden’s Green Party. Host Paul O’Mahony i…

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