Best Swede As The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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

2d 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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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

12:57

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

18d ago29:42

29:42

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

16d ago17:05

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

23d ago21:15

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Lessons from self-organization with 3.500 people at AMB Amro, Klaas Ariaans 46:44

28d ago46:44

46:44

In this episode, we delve into a compelling conversation with Klaas Ariaans, the Director of Consumer Clients at ABN AMRO. At the helm of the 3.500 employee office organization within the bank, Klaas oversees a division undergoing rapid evolution. He spearheaded two pivotal transformations: firstly, through Personal Banking, digital interactions ha…

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

1M ago20:09

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How happy are Swedes? 15:12

1M ago15:12

15:12

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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

14:32

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

2M 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

2M ago18:16

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Two Swedes helping rebuild Ukraine with tech - Andreas Flodström, CEO Beetroot 36:42

2M ago36:42

36:42

In this episode, we're inspired by the journey of Beetroot, a Swedish-Ukrainian company founded by students Andreas Flodström and Gustav Henman in 2012. From a humble backpack startup, Beetroot grew into a global tech ecosystem, all while staying true to its roots as a social enterprise. But their story doesn't end there. Amidst conflict in their h…

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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

23:30

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

3M ago24:08

24:08

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

3M 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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Top politician wants to ban Islamic symbols, and is Sweden prepared for cyber attacks? 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

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

32:14

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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Measuring the business value of investments in human intangibles - Stuart Woollard, founder The Maturity Institute 42:46

4M ago42:46

42:46

For the past ten years Stuart has been working with investment and legal firms on a new framework for sustainable Total Stakeholder Value creation. In this episode, we discuss Responsible Capitalism and the relation between tangible business value outcomes like PnL or shareholder value and investments in well-being, environment, safety, trust, dive…

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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

4M 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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What were the stories that defined Sweden in 2023? 38:45

4M 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

5M ago29:35

29:35

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

5M 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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'Networking is the key to everything in Sweden' 36:20

5M ago36:20

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

5M 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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Turning capitalism on its head: no steroids needed. Neils Meijssens, co-founder & ceo Timetomomo.com 48:12

5M ago48:12

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In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary story of how a single LinkedIn post paved the way for raising 2 million euros and the establishment of a transparent booking platform poised to challenge the dubious practices prevalent in the realm of booking.com. Links mentioned during the conversation Steward-ownership Patagonia: https://medium.co…

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

6M ago32:45

32:45

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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Ep 113 - How Swede It Was 1:54:17

6M ago1:54:17

1:54:17

The boys finally return for Ep 113 and there's a lot to catch up on. Little update on Coley's new dad life, the current state of the house restoration project, and a glimpse into Lesco's return to country living. NHL-wise, Babcock does Babcock things, the Sens continue to Sen, Edmonton STINKS, NHL Global Series was a hit, and the Leafs are....ok. S…

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

6M 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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Who were Sweden's first inhabitants and why do more people want guns? 30:56

6M ago30:56

30:56

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

6M ago35:25

35:25

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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Your questions answered on Sweden's new work permit rules 30:37

7M ago30:37

30:37

This week: Halloween, Nato, cable damage in the Baltic Sea, popular TV shows, and we answer readers' questions on Sweden's new salary requirement for work permit holders. Host Paul O’Mahony in Stockholm is joined from Malmö by The Local’s Emma Löfgren and Becky Waterton. __ Sign up for Stockholm Explorative Talks. Presented by Stockholm Academic Fo…

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How to leverage the Unbossers Network to elevate your corporate culture, Unbossers Toolbox 21:57

7M ago21:57

21:57

In this episode, we explain why we created the Unbossers Network, how you can leverage the collective power of this network for the value and the benefit of your people and your organization.By Nick the Unbosser

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Why a terrorist targeted Swedes, and does the far right run Sweden now? 37:02

7M ago37:02

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__ Sign up for Stockholm Explorative Talks. Presented by Stockholm Academic Forum __ In this week's episode we look at the latest Covid recommendations, how the far-right Sweden Democrats are using their new-found power, why immigrants kickstart so many events in Sweden, and why a terrorist targeted and murdered two Swedish football fans in Brussel…

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INTERVIEW: Why didn't the Social Democrats fix Sweden's school segregation problems? 40:03

7M ago40:03

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In this bonus episode of Sweden in Focus, we speak to the Social Democratic former education minister Anna Ekström about Nordic 'folk high schools', budget cuts to study associations, worsening segregation in Sweden's schools, why boys are underperforming, and whether Sweden needs more external grading. In Saturday’s episode, the former government …

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Work permit holders appeal to Sweden to let them stay 36:06

7M ago36:06

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In this week's episode: Foxtrot leader reportedly arrested in Iran, Swedish reaction to Israel-Hamsas war, and lots of reaction to Sweden's new pay threshold for work permits. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage and Becky Waterton, and this week’s guest, Sweden’s former education minister Anna Ekström, who also has a background…

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Immigrant fears over work permit rules and Sweden moves towards more surveillance 28:27

7M ago28:27

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In this week's episode: weak krona means less Nobel prize money, Sweden’s government plans more surveillance, what the future holds for Scandinavian Airlines, how work permit holders will be affected by a new salary threshold, how organised crime networks in Sweden are opening healthcare centres. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Sa…

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Shocking week of gang violence, and why northern Sweden needs foreign workers 36:32

8M ago36:32

36:32

In this week's episode: Is Sweden underfunding schools and healthcare?; motorway mudslide; Turkey gives fresh impetus to Sweden's Nato bid; why northern Sweden needs foreign workers, and Prime Minister wants military help to crack down on gangs. This week host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s James Savage and Richard Orange, and we also hear …

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How will the budget affect you, and why is Sweden's gang violence escalating? 33:21

8M ago33:21

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In this week's podcast we discuss: mushroom foraging tips, why Sweden's highest mountain is melting, how the new budget will affect you, and what are the underlying factors behind a vicious new wave of violence in Sweden's ongoing gang feuds? Host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local's Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange, as well as the Swedish crime r…

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King’s 50th jubilee, and must Swedish citizenship be ‘protected’? 31:40

8M ago31:40

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In this week's episode: Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf celebrates 50 years on the throne, several countries block Swedish pork after swine fever outbreak, unemployment on the rise, and Migration Minister Maria Malmer Stenegard on why Swedish citizenship 'must be respected and protected'. This week host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s Emma Löf…

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What immigrants think of Sweden's migration shift, euro debate, and stinky herring 34:47

8M ago34:47

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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 affecting foreigners, and the reawakening of a debate on joining the euro. This week host Paul O’Mahony is joined by The Local’s Emma Löfgren and Richard Oran…

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Why does Sweden allow Quran burnings? 32:52

9M ago32:52

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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 Al Kompis. PODCAST LISTENER OFFER: Become a member of The Local Here are some of the stories discussed: Timeline IN DATES: A short history of Sweden's…

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Diversity and inclusion starts with yourself, Delia Mensitieri 44:39

10M ago44:39

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of being joined by Delia Mensitieri, a distinguished clinical psychologist and a leading expert in the realm of diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Join us as we delve into insightful discussions on fostering a more inclusive and diverse work environment. You'll gain valuable perspectives and learn ho…

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Will new renting rules fix Sweden's housing crisis? 33:00

11M ago33:00

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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists Richard Orange and Emma Löfgren, while James Savage calls in from Almedalen. This week we discuss: Airline strike Employers and unions have negotiated a settlement meaning the strike due to start on July 3rd has been called off. Follow the latest updates…

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Why Swedes take such long summer holidays (and why we all should) 30:08

11M ago30:08

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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 threat Russia could pose threat to Sweden 'for decades' Lack of diversity in business How diverse is company leadership in Sweden? Economy latest Swedish economy expected to p…

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