Best Finland Podcasts (2025)

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When Nokia connected people 24:32

1h ago24:32

24:32

What was it like to be a foreigner working at Nokia during its peak, when the company was producing millions of phones every month? In the 1990s, working at Nokia was like being at Apple or Google today. We hear firsthand accounts from those who were there.Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound enginee…

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This year in Finland 31:51

26d ago31:51

31:51

Join us for a month-by-month look back at the events that shaped this year in Finland.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.19 December 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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A guide to Unknown Soldier(s), Finland's Independence Day staple 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

The Unknown Soldier is a classic of Finnish film and literature, synonymous with Finnish independence and Finnish independence Day. This episode delves into Väinö Linna's seminal work to find out why it has become such a cornerstone of Finnish collective memory.Journalist Toivo Haimi explains why the book transformed Finnish memories of the Second …

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Should you join a union? 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Is it best to join a trade union in Finland, or an unaffiliated unemployment fund? One or the other is currently necessary to get income-linked unemployment benefits, so which is best for you?We talk to workers who have chosen to join a union and those who are in a no-frills unemployment fund, as well as trade unionists and those who want to shake …

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Can comedy help you survive the dark Finnish winter? 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

This week All Points North looks into Finland's stand up comedy scene, and asks if laughter is the cure for Finland's dark November blues. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.21 November 2024 / All Poi…

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How will Donald Trump's second term affect Finland? 28:26

2M ago28:26

28:26

This week All Points North looks into Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and asks what his second term in the White House will mean for Finnish national security.Egan Richardson and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm.Let us know …

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Do you need private health insurance in Finland? 27:28

2M ago27:28

27:28

One in four people in Finland have private health insurance to cover access to private providers. We ask what's happened to the country's public healthcare system.Zena Iovino and Priya Ramachandran D'souza presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or…

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Why don't some kids learn Finnish in school? 20:48

3M ago20:48

20:48

There is troubling evidence that immigrant children are not learning sufficient Finnish to succeed in working life and further education. What are Finnish schools doing wrong? We meet a parent who has struggled to ensure her kids learn Finnish, and hear from experts on what might be done to improve Finnish teaching for foreign background kids.Zena …

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How do you become a Finnish citizen? 24:27

3M ago24:27

24:27

The show unpacks recent changes to Finnish citizenship rules that are creating confusion. We look into the new residency requirements, discuss how challenging the Yki test really is, and explore whether something like a speeding ticket could put the brakes on your path to citizenship.Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points…

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The human cost of Finland's 'education export' 21:42

3M ago21:42

21:42

This week we find out what happened to Kenyan physiotherapy students who came to Finland to get a degree but ended up in debt while cleaning and scavenging for empty bottles to buy food.Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 …

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Panda politics and polemics 31:51

3M ago31:51

31:51

This week APN looks into how two giant pandas at a facility in Central Finland have become the centre of local court cases, made international headlines, and raised questions about Finland's foreign policy direction.Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen.Let us know what you think via WhatsA…

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Do Finns have a need for speed? 28:31

4M ago28:31

28:31

This week APN looks at Finnish driving culture. Are road safety experts right that Finns drive too fast, too often? Or are motorists here able to judge road conditions themselves and exceed the limits safely? We look at both sides of the speed camera issue, as well as road safety threats ranging from smartphone dependence and the natural world.Rona…

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Finland pushes back on phone-based childhood 23:18

4M ago23:18

23:18

Finnish school kids used to be some of the highest achievers in the world, but their test scores have deteriorated for years. The government now wants to restrict phones in the classroom to help pupils focus.Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen.Let us know what you think…

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Is Finland losing its sisu? 23:20

4M ago23:20

23:20

This week APN explains a Finnish word and concept that is said to "explain Finland" while also having no direct translation.Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.12 September 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Is it getting more difficult to find a job in Finland? 30:16

4M ago30:16

30:16

Finland says it wants to attract more workers from abroad, but APN hears how government policies and negative discussions around immigration could have the opposite effect.Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by Priya Ramachandran d'Souza. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila.Let us kn…

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Is Finnish football tackling racism? 26:54

5M ago26:54

26:54

This week we hear how a foreign-background referee has decided to fight back against racism in Finnish football. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.29 August 2024 / All Point…

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Learning to swim as an adult: Still taboo? 25:32

5M ago25:32

25:32

Learning to swim can save lives, but many adults are too ashamed to admit they don't know how, especially in the land of a thousand lakes. Learning a new skill as an adult is humbling — and difficult. We hear how one listener learned to swim as a foreigner in Finland and get expert tips for those wanting to take the plunge.This episode of All Point…

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How to make the most of the Finnish summer 33:02

7M ago33:02

33:02

This week we take a deep dive into Finnish summer, from the wonder of cycling around the archipelago to the wacky world of swamp soccer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.20 Ju…

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Why did the right-wing wave fail in Finland? 39:05

7M ago39:05

39:05

This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.This week we ask why the left surged in Finland, while the far-right made gains elsewhere in the European Parliament election. What did the Left Alliance do right to secure a record result for leader Li Andersson? Why did the Finns…

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Social or unsocial media? 32:37

7M ago32:37

32:37

This week we ask if people in Finland are falling out of love with their social media apps.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.6 June 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Don't curb your EU-thusiasm 34:07

8M ago34:07

34:07

We hit the streets, talk to experts and turn the EU trivia on ourselves in this week's show. This episode of All Points North was presented by Matthew Schilke and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.30 May 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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How safe is your data? 27:24

8M ago27:24

27:24

This week we ask if Finland is doing enough to tackle cybercrime after a spate of high-profile hacking cases.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.23 May 2024 / All Points Nort…

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Who rules Europe? 21:37

8M ago21:37

21:37

We hear what's on voters' minds as we head into European elections in June, and find out how MEPs are held accountable for everything from their own expenses to legislation on bottle caps. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp …

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Finding Finnish friends 22:46

9M ago22:46

22:46

Is it difficult to make friends in Finland? Studies have shown that newcomers often report feelings of isolation. We explore different paths to combating loneliness. This episode of All Points North was presented by Miyuki Jokiranta and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at …

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What does Finland's spending clampdown mean for you? 25:56

9M ago25:56

25:56

We assess how the government's latest round of austerity measures will impact everyday life.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.18 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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How important is learning Finnish? 36:29

9M ago36:29

36:29

We ask what it's like to speak Finnish in Finland as a foreigner.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.11 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Why does Finland have so many guns? 23:51

10M ago23:51

23:51

All Points North examines Finland's gun culture in the aftermath of a shocking shooting incident at an elementary school in Vantaa.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.4 Apri…

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Finland's blood berries 25:12

10M ago25:12

25:12

All Points North probes the allegations of worker exploitation and human trafficking that may mean Finland's berry crop withers on the bush this summer.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnor…

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Has Finland really 'solved' homelessness? 29:38

10M ago29:38

29:38

All Points North delves into a recent ARA report which revealed that homelessness is going up among Finland's immigrant population, but down for all other demographics.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 09…

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Is Finland's strike wave going to end? 29:46

10M ago29:46

29:46

All Points North looks into Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks if a resolution can be found.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.14 March 2024 / All Points No…

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Is Finland ready for euthanasia? 28:54

10M ago28:54

28:54

We ask if Finland is ready to sign euthanasia into law as a citizens' initiative calling on the government to legalise the practice garners 50,000 signatures of support.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 09…

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Duelling citizenships 27:52

11M ago27:52

27:52

This week we examine Finland's debate over dual citizenship. Is the government going to change the current regime? Why do some regard certain groups of dual citizens as more acceptable than others? What does reciprocal dual citizenship mean?In this episode of All Points North presenters Egan Richardson and Miyuki Jokiranta seek to answer these ques…

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Stubb takes over 26:04

11M ago26:04

26:04

We ask how Finland's new president will manage Russian relations, what his views are on China, and what are the implications for Åland's demilitarisation with a National Coalition Party FM, PM — and now president in office.This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne, Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Miyuki Jokiranta.…

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The race for the presidency: Two peas in a podcast? 40:19

12M ago40:19

40:19

As Alexander Stubb and Pekka Haavisto head for a second round run-off, the show asks what actually sets the two middle-of-the road candidates apart?This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you …

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Could voters of foreign background swing the Finnish presidential election? 33:29

12M ago33:29

33:29

The latest episode in our election series asks what role voters of foreign background can play in the Finnish presidential election.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.25 January …

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How will voters decide? 25:25

12M ago25:25

25:25

The latest episode in our election series asks what issues will be on voters' minds as they go to cast their ballot.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.18 January 2024 / All…

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Do younger voters care about the president? 24:23

1y ago24:23

24:23

This week we're asking what the presidential election is all about and what first-time voters think about it. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpo…

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Finland's year in news 44:08

1y ago44:08

44:08

APN takes a month-by-month look back at the big news stories from a seismic year in Finland.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.28 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Old Christmas traditions mix with new 18:42

1y ago18:42

18:42

The show unpacks some Finnish Christmas traditions and hears from Ukrainians in Finland changing the date of their celebration as an act of defiance. This episode of All Points North was presented by Zena Iovino and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Katri Koivula.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth…

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Finland's Middle East muddle 24:34

1y ago24:34

24:34

This week we explore the fraught debate in Finland over Israel, Palestine and Gaza. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at allpointsnorth@yle.fi.14 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Independence Day unwrapped 34:47

1y ago34:47

34:47

What is Finnish Independence Day all about? This week we ask what goes on at the presidential reception, why people protest on 6 December, what we have to be grateful for and find out how 4th-graders in Vantaa get to celebrate. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Miyuki Jok…

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Can volunteering help immigrants better integrate into Finnish society? 27:05

1y ago27:05

27:05

This week APN delves into the world of voluntary work, hearing about the experiences, benefits and legal pitfalls.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.30 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News…

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Can Finland close the Russian border? 32:46

1y ago32:46

32:46

We ask why Finland is struggling to manage its eastern border, and what solutions might be on the way. As winter approaches, we also look at why ski tracks are strictly separate from walking paths in the great Finnish outdoors. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkone…

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How safe is Finland? 19:38

1y ago19:38

19:38

A police index has revealed that incidents of violent crime committed in public places are increasing in some Finnish cities, so APN asks if Finland really is becoming less safe.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 4…

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Who can challenge Finland's grocery duopoly? 27:11

1y ago27:11

27:11

As ethnic and specialty stores continue to grab a small but growing share of the Finnish grocery market, APN asks if Finland's eating and shopping habits are changing.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Laura Koso.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.…

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How to get a job in Turku 32:39

1y ago32:39

32:39

The show meets with Turku's foreign community and gets the official and unofficial take on life in the city. We dive into the region's job market and hear how newcomers there are navigating working life.This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman.Let us know what you think v…

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Will the capital's new tramline help get commuting back on track? 21:54

1y ago21:54

21:54

All Points North catches a ride on Finland's newest tramline, learns how the pandemic is still impacting commuting and asks if the capital region could see free public transport. The show also hears what audience members have on their mind in Turku and catches up with Finnish members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This episode of All Poi…

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Scammed students 17:29

1+ y ago17:29

17:29

APN finds out what happened to some of the Kenyan students who said their study in Finland programme wasn't all it was cracked up to be. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson with additional reporting by Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen.Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.19 Oc…

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The science, myths and social media power of Finland's aurora borealis 31:11

1+ y ago31:11

31:11

The north of Finland offers one of the best chances in the world to see the stunning natural light phenomenon. This week APN hears how aurora enthusiasts can avoid disappointment when chasing those elusive flashes in the sky.This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne, Veronica Kontopoulou and Daniel Kähler. The sound engineer wa…

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Finland's herring pickle 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

Can people in Finland keep eating herring in the future? The show casts a wide net to learn how a small oily fish became the centre of a big debate involving a traditional dish. The show also travels to Finland's far north as well as to Vantaa for the city's tribute to the country's acid-green Eurovision sensation.This episode of All Points North w…

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