170 Episodes

  1. How Sweden became a paradise for billionaires

    Published: 1/28/2023
  2. Dual citizens' loyalties, new sleeper train, and a green game changer in Kiruna

    Published: 1/21/2023
  3. Money-saving tips, migration law updates, and why is the King so annoyed?

    Published: 1/14/2023
  4. What's coming up in Sweden in 2023?

    Published: 12/31/2022
  5. Swedish news quiz 2022 - How well do you remember the year?

    Published: 12/23/2022
  6. Migration agency delays, far-right meddling, and Sweden's Christmas traditions explained

    Published: 12/17/2022
  7. Sweden's cultural canon plan and what it means for foreigners

    Published: 12/10/2022
  8. Why Swedes and foreigners clash in love (and how to make it work)

    Published: 12/3/2022
  9. Why does Sweden want to revoke permanent residency?

    Published: 11/26/2022
  10. Why doesn't Sweden gather data on race and ethnicity – and should it?

    Published: 11/19/2022
  11. Budget anger, Turkey deadlock, and can you pass The Local's Swedish citizenship test?

    Published: 11/12/2022
  12. Climate criticism, struggling Ukrainians, and work permit limits under fire

    Published: 11/5/2022
  13. Racism in Sweden, and how welcome do foreigners feel after the election?

    Published: 10/29/2022
  14. Does Sweden's new coalition deal threaten basic rights?

    Published: 10/22/2022
  15. How will the new government affect foreigners' lives in Sweden?

    Published: 10/15/2022
  16. Why foreigners are furious about 'humiliating' work permit delays

    Published: 10/8/2022
  17. Baltic gas blasts, key Swedish words, and how to keep living costs low

    Published: 10/1/2022
  18. Why does Sweden allow profit-making schools?

    Published: 9/24/2022
  19. What are the Sweden Democrats' plans for immigrants?

    Published: 9/17/2022
  20. What next for Sweden as far right catches scent of real power?

    Published: 9/12/2022

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Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.In each episode presenter Paul O’Mahony chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s James Savage, Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators. Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.