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"For a man so cocky, it really is floppy." Itthobaal and Arthur are young death fakers, with a less than impressive track record... After banishments from Egypt, Nubia, Urartu, Israel, Judah, and the entire Assyrian Empire, they decide to set up camp in Babylon... The Amelia Project is a production of Imploding Fictions. This episode featured Alan Burgon as The Interviewer, Hemi Yeroham as Kozlowski, Julia C. Thorne as Alvina, Benjamin Noble as the King and Roger, Torgny G. Aanderaa as a Babylonian and Burbage, and the return of David K Barnes as Will. The episode was written and edited by Philip Thorne, with direction by Philip Thorne and Oystein Brager, story editing by Oystein Brager, sound design by Eli Hamada McIlveen, music by Fredrik Baaden, graphic design by Anders Pedersen and production assistance by Maty Parzival. It was recorded at Theme Studio in London, Nitro Studio in Oslo, and Lovetraxx Studio in Lüneburg. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com/  Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/season-5  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://ameliapodcast.dashery.com/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theameliaproject.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast X: https://twitter.com/amelia_podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mitt på dagen traskar två maskerade rånare in på Munchmuseet i Oslo. De rusar ut med två tavlor värda 750 miljoner norska kronor. Nya avsnitt från P3 Dokumentär hittar du först i Sveriges Radio Play. I augusti 2004 försvinner två av Norges mest värdefulla nationalskatter i väg i en mörk Audi innan polisen hinner fram till museet där Edvard Munchs mest kända konstverk hängt. Jakten på rånarna drar igång men norsk polis har samtidigt fullt upp med att utreda ett mångmiljon-rån i Stavanger så rånarna kommer undan. Händelseförloppet får en oväntad vändning när en informant hör av sig till polisen med ett detaljerat vittnesmål.Norges största konstkupp.I P3 Dokumentär om Konstkuppen och jakten på Skriet och Madonnan berättar väktare och vittnen om den skräckfyllda förmiddagen och en av rånarna beskriver hur den makalösa stölden gick till.Medverkande:”Sander”, rånare.Rune Sievertsen, polis, ingår i gruppen som har huvudansvaret för utredningen.Johnny Brenna, civilpolis på sektionen för organiserad brottslighet.Ingrid Christensen, galleri-vakt på Munchmuseet.Mari Somme Hamer, jobbar i caféet på Munchmuseet, vittne.Beatrice Janzon, journalist och korrespondent i Oslo 2004.Gry Landro, papperskonservator vid Munchmuseet.Mårten Arndtzen, konstkritiker Sveriges Radio.Christina Harvey, museibesökare och vittne.Intervjun med rånaren ”Sander” är gjord av Svartrost produktion.En dokumentär av: Teresa Kristoffersson.Producenter: Rosa Fernández och Tove Palén.Dokumentären producerades 2025.

Norway is facing increasing complications because it is not part of the EU, says Pernille Rieker, head of the Arena Center for European Studies at the University of Oslo and researcher at the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. Although the complications are growing, possible entry into the European Union is still not part of everyday political debate. Why it is so, and what is the relationship between Norway and the EU?

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Oslo Escapades: A Daring Climb and Unexpected Rescue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-26-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en varm dag mot slutten av sommeren i Oslo.En: It was a warm day towards the end of summer in Oslo.No: Sindre, Eva og Magnus spaserte rundt i Vigelandsparken, der solen skinte gjennom trærne og ga parken et gyllent skjær.En: Sindre, Eva, and Magnus strolled around Vigelandsparken, where the sun shone through the trees, giving the park a golden hue.No: Skulpturene, sterke og dramatiske, reiste seg blant den grønne naturen.En: The sculptures, strong and dramatic, stood amidst the green nature.No: Turister og lokale nøt den milde brisen, mens latter fyllte luften.En: Tourists and locals enjoyed the gentle breeze, while laughter filled the air.No: Sindre likte å vise seg frem, særlig når Eva var i nærheten.En: Sindre liked to show off, especially when Eva was nearby.No: Han likte henne veldig godt, men visste ikke helt hvordan han skulle si det.En: He liked her a lot but didn't know quite how to say it.No: Magnus, venn og utfordrer, hadde en idé for dagen.En: Magnus, friend and challenger, had an idea for the day.No: "Jeg tør du ikke klatre opp i den største skulpturen!En: "I dare you not to climb up the biggest sculpture!"No: " sa Magnus med et glis.En: Magnus said with a grin.No: Sindre følte spenningen stige.En: Sindre felt the excitement rising.No: Her var en sjanse til å imponere Eva.En: Here was a chance to impress Eva.No: "Se på meg!En: "Watch me!"No: " ropte han, og begynte å klatre oppover den store skulpturen.En: he shouted, and began to climb up the large sculpture.No: Marmoroverflaten var glatt, men med litt innsats klarte han å klatre høyere enn han burde.En: The marble surface was smooth, but with some effort, he managed to climb higher than he should.No: Plutselig hørte han Magnus le nedenfor.En: Suddenly, he heard Magnus laugh below.No: "Ha!En: "Ha!No: Nå har du virkelig satt deg fast, Sindre!En: Now you've really got yourself stuck, Sindre!"No: " ropte han.En: he shouted.No: Og det var sant.En: And it was true.No: Sindre hadde på en eller annen måte kommet opp i en posisjon hvor han nå satt fast mellom gigantiske stenlemmer.En: Sindre had somehow ended up in a position where he was now stuck between gigantic stone limbs.No: Panikken begynte å melde seg.En: Panic began to set in.No: Folk begynte å stoppe opp og stirre.En: People started to stop and stare.No: En liten folkemengde samlet seg, nysgjerrige på hva som skjedde.En: A small crowd gathered, curious about what was happening.No: Eva så opp på ham med et litt bekymret, men også litt underholdt uttrykk.En: Eva looked up at him with a slightly worried, but also slightly amused expression.No: "Trenger du hjelp?En: "Do you need help?"No: " spurte hun.En: she asked.No: Sindre svelget hardt.En: Sindre swallowed hard.No: Han ville ikke se dum ut, men han ville heller ikke bli værende der for evig tid.En: He didn't want to look foolish, but he also didn't want to be stuck there forever.No: Han så Eva i øynene.En: He looked into Eva's eyes.No: De var vennlige, ikke dømmende.En: They were friendly, not judgmental.No: "Ja, kanskje jeg kunne trenge litt hjelp," sa han med et skjevt smil.En: "Yes, maybe I could use some help," he said with a crooked smile.No: En parkansatt, som hadde sett hele situasjonen, kom til for å hjelpe.En: A park employee, who had seen the whole situation, came over to help.No: "Jeg vet hvordan vi kan få deg ned," sa han beroligende.En: "I know how we can get you down," he said reassuringly.No: Med enkle instruksjoner klarte de å få Sindre fri fra skulpturens grep.En: With simple instructions, they managed to free Sindre from the sculpture's grip.No: Folkemengden klappet, og ingen lo.En: The crowd clapped, and no one laughed.No: Bortsett fra Magnus, men han lo alltid.En: Except for Magnus, but he always laughed.No: Da Sindre kom ned, sa Eva, "Det var litt av et stunt!En: As Sindre came down, Eva said, "That was quite a stunt!No: Du er gal, men på en god måte.En: You're crazy, but in a good way."No: " Hun lo, og Sindre pustet lettet ut.En: She laughed, and Sindre breathed a sigh of relief.No: Han hadde kanskje ikke imponert på den måten han først tenkte, men nå visste han at Eva likte ham for den han var, ikke for hva han prøvde å være.En: He might not have impressed the way he first thought, but now he knew that Eva liked him for who he was, not for what he tried to be.No: På vei ut av parken følte Sindre seg annerledes.En: On the way out of the park, Sindre felt different.No: Han hadde lært noe viktig.En: He had learned something important.No: Han trengte ikke å risikere seg selv for å bevise noe.En: He didn't need to risk himself to prove anything.No: Hans venner likte ham akkurat som han var—noen ganger gal, men alltid Sindre.En: His friends liked him just as he was—sometimes crazy, but always Sindre.No: I solnedgangen slappet de alle av, og nøt slutten av en perfekt dag i Vigelandsparken.En: In the sunset, they all relaxed and enjoyed the end of a perfect day in Vigelandsparken. Vocabulary Words:warm: varmend: sluttenstrolled: spasertesculptures: skulpturenegentle: mildebreeze: brislaughter: latterchallenger: utfordrerdare: utfordregrin: glisexcitement: spenningimpress: imponeresmooth: glatteffort: innsatsstuck: satt fastpanic: panikkcrowd: folkemengdecurious: nysgjerrigeworried: bekymretswallowed: svelgetfoolish: dumjudgmental: dømmendesmile: smilreassuringly: beroligendeinstructions: instruksjonergrip: grepstunt: stuntrelief: lettetrisk: risikereprove: bevise

The possible contenders for the title of inventor of spray paint were actually working across decades. And really, all those people contributed pieces of the story. Research: Abplanalp, R.H. “Valve mechanism for dispensing gases and liquids under pressure.” U.S. Patent Office. March 17, 1953. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/e2/65/be/710e864cf870d8/US2631814.pdf “About Binks.” https://binks.com/about-us/ Andreassen, Dag. “The world's first spray can?” Teknismuseum. Nov. 6, 2024. https://www.tekniskmuseum.no/en/stories/spray-can “Atomizer.” Smithsonian National Museum of American History. https://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/object/nmah_721925 Baisya, Pramila. “A Brief History of Spray Paint.” UP Magazine. https://upmag.com/a-brief-history-of-spray-paint/ Bancroft, Hubert Howe. “The book of the fair; an historical and descriptive presentation of the world's science, art, and industry, as viewed through the Columbian Exposition at Chicago in 1893.” The Bancroft Co. 1893. https://archive.org/details/bookfair1banca/page/68/mode/2up Bellis, Mary. "The History of Aerosol Spray Cans." ThoughtCo, May. 11, 2025, thoughtco.com/history-of-aerosol-spray-cans-1991231 “Boss of the Year Secretary Speaker in Sycamore.” The Sycamore Tribune. April 29, 1960. https://www.newspapers.com/image/898198730/?match=1&terms=Edward%20H.%20Seymour “Definitions of “Aerosol Product” and Related Terms in Various Federal and State Regulations, Standards and Codes.” National Institute od Standards and Technology. February 2012. https://www.nist.gov/system/files/documents/pml/wmd/Definitions-of-Aerosol-Product.pdf “DeVilbiss Atomizers.” Wood Library Museum of Anesthesiology. https://www.woodlibrarymuseum.org/museum/devilbiss-atomizers/ “Francis Davis Millet and Millet family papers, 1858-1984, bulk 1858-1955.” Smithsonian. https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/francis-davis-millet-and-millet-family-papers-9048/biographical-note Greenbaum, Hillary and Dana Rubinstein. “The Origin of Spray Paint.” New York Times magazine. Nov. 4, 2011. https://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/06/magazine/who-made-spray-paint.html Haberkorn, Stephen. “Seymour of Sycamore: Aerosol Paint Inventor Still Mass Producing.” The Daily Chronicle. May 31, 2014. https://www.newspapers.com/image/183344909/?match=1&terms=%22Nancy%20Seymour%20Heatley%22 Linden, Chris. “The 1893 Columbian Exposition: Remembering Chicago’s White City.” Northwest Quarterly. Dec. 10, 2012. https://northwestchicagoland.northwestquarterly.com/2012/12/10/the-1893-columbian-exposition-remembering-chicagos-white-city/ “Oslo, Home of the Spray Can.” Oslo Science Park. Sept. 24, 2024. https://www.forskningsparken.no/en/news/2024-oslo-home-of-the-spray-can “A Patent on a Rattle in a Can.” The Lemont Herald. May 22, 1952. https://www.newspapers.com/image/700713398/?match=1&terms=%22Edward%20H.%20Seymour%22 Rotheim, Erik. “METHOD AND MEANS FOR THE ATOMIZING OR IDISTRIBUTION OF LIQUID OR SEMI-LIQUID MATERIALS.” United States Patent Office. April 7, 1931. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/f5/fb/c3/05208e6542c01c/US1800156.pdf Seymour, E.H. “HERMETICALLY SEALED PACKAGE FOR MIXING AND DISCHARGING ” Dec. 25, 1951. https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/c0/4b/45/2677a2b12e2430/US2580132.pdf “Seymour Man Develops New Spray Device.” The Daily Chronicle. May 27, 1952. https://www.newspapers.com/image/126585367/?match=1&terms=%22Edward%20H.%20Seymour%22 “Summary of the Clean Air Act.” EPA. https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-air-act See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Performance used with permission from the Scheen Jazzorkester The Scheen Jazzorkester was founded in 2010 and has evolved into the the regional Jazz Orchestra of the Southern Jazz Center in Norway. It has succeeded in becoming a major force in Norwegian progressive composer-based ensembles along with similar units in Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and has released eight critically acclaimed albums. The group tours regularly, and for this performance you'll hear, among other pieces, a commissioned piece by the great Norwegian saxophonist and composer, André Roligheten. He is known in Europe especially for his contributions in Gard Nilssen Acoustic Unity, Friends and Neighbors, Susanne Sundfør as well as his own quartet. We have to thank, among others, the Cultural Fund of Norway, Music Norway, Sørnorsk Jazz Centre, Telemark County and Northeast Ohio's own New Ghosts for their support of this performance. From September 28th, 2024 it's the Scheen Jazzorkester – Live at the Bop Stop.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Monolitten to Friendship: A Chance Meeting in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-24-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte høyt over Oslo en varm sommerdag.En: The sun shone high over Oslo on a warm summer day.No: Vigelandsparken var full av liv og latter.En: Vigelandsparken was full of life and laughter.No: På en benk ved Monolitten satt Sindre, dypt i sine egne tanker.En: On a bench by Monolitten, Sindre sat, deep in his own thoughts.No: Han studerte den oppadstrakte skulpturen med en intensitet få andre kunne matche.En: He studied the towering sculpture with an intensity few others could match.No: Det var noe med monumentets kraft og detaljer som snakket til hans kunstneriske sjel.En: There was something about the monument's power and details that spoke to his artistic soul.No: Ikke langt unna befant Astrid seg, fascinert av samme skulptur.En: Not far away was Astrid, fascinated by the same sculpture.No: Hun var en nysgjerrig reisende, ivrig etter å oppdage norsk kunst og kultur.En: She was a curious traveler, eager to discover Norwegian art and culture.No: Da hennes blikk møtte skulpturen, virket det som om all støy rundt henne forsvant.En: When her gaze met the sculpture, it seemed as if all the noise around her disappeared.No: Hun følte seg oppmuntret til å forstå mer om det hun så.En: She felt encouraged to understand more about what she saw.No: Sindre så hvordan Astrid studerte skulpturen.En: Sindre noticed how Astrid studied the sculpture.No: Hans hjerte slo raskere.En: His heart beat faster.No: Behovet for å dele hans tanker om kunst verket sterkt i ham, men frykten for å ta det første skrittet holdt ham tilbake.En: The need to share his thoughts on art ached strongly within him, but the fear of taking the first step held him back.No: Elias, Sindres venn og stundvis muse, pleide å si, "Folk er ikke så skumle som du tror, Sindre.En: Elias, Sindre's friend and occasional muse, used to say, "People aren't as scary as you think, Sindre.No: Bare si hei!En: Just say hi!"No: "Med Elias' ord i tankene, stod Sindre opp, rettet på jakken og gikk bort til Astrid.En: With Elias' words in mind, Sindre stood up, straightened his jacket, and walked over to Astrid.No: "Hei," begynte han, litt nølende.En: "Hi," he began, a bit hesitantly.No: "Det ser ut som du også liker Monolitten?En: "It looks like you also like Monolitten?"No: "Astrid smilte varmt.En: Astrid smiled warmly.No: "Ja, det er så imponerende.En: "Yes, it's so impressive.No: Har du sett mange av skulpturene her?En: Have you seen many of the sculptures here?"No: "Sindre nikket.En: Sindre nodded.No: "Dette er favorittstedet mitt i Oslo.En: "This is my favorite place in Oslo.No: Jeg finner alltid inspirasjon her.En: I always find inspiration here."No: "De begynte å snakke, først om Monolitten, deretter om flere av parkens skulpturer.En: They started talking, first about Monolitten, then about more of the park's sculptures.No: Samtalen fløt lett, og timer passerte uten at noen av dem merket det.En: The conversation flowed easily, and hours passed without either of them noticing.No: De delte sine tanker om kunst, reise og livet generelt.En: They shared their thoughts on art, travel, and life in general.No: For første gang på lenge, følte Sindre seg forstått.En: For the first time in a long while, Sindre felt understood.No: Til slutt trakk Astrid frem mobilen.En: Finally, Astrid pulled out her phone.No: "Vil du holde kontakten?En: "Do you want to keep in touch?No: Du kan vise meg flere av dine favorittted, og kanskje jeg kan dele noen av mine.En: You can show me more of your favorite spots, and maybe I can share some of mine."No: "Sindre lyste opp og nikket ivrig.En: Sindre brightened up and nodded eagerly.No: De utvekslet kontaktinformasjon, begge fulle av forventning til fremtidige samtaler og opplevelser.En: They exchanged contact information, both full of anticipation for future conversations and experiences.No: Da solen begynte å synke lavere på himmelen, visste Sindre én ting: denne dagen i Vigelandsparken hadde endret noe i ham.En: As the sun began to sink lower in the sky, Sindre knew one thing: this day in Vigelandsparken had changed something in him.No: Han følte en ny motivasjon til å skape og en ny selvtillit til å uttrykke det som lå i hans hjertes dyp.En: He felt a new motivation to create and a new confidence to express what lay deep in his heart.No: På avstand kom Elias, vinket og ropte, "Jeg sa jo det!En: In the distance, Elias came, waving and shouting, "I told you so!No: Du greide det, Sindre!En: You did it, Sindre!"No: " Astrid lo, og Sindre kunne ikke annet enn å smile bredt.En: Astrid laughed, and Sindre couldn't help but smile broadly.No: Dette var bare begynnelsen.En: This was just the beginning. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintebench: benktowering: oppadstrakteintensity: intensitetmonument: monumentetpower: kraftdetails: detaljerartistic: kunstneriskecurious: nysgjerrigeager: ivriggaze: blikkencouraged: oppmuntretache: verkethesitantly: nølendeimpressive: imponerendeinspiration: inspirasjonconversation: samtalenflowed: fløtmotivation: motivasjonconfidence: selvtillitanticipation: forventningexpress: uttrykkefascinated: fascinerttraveler: reisendedisappeared: forsvantoccasional: stundvisnoticed: såexchanged: utveksletfavorite: favorittstedetbroaden: bredt

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Disappearing Masterpiece: An Oslo Art Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte varmt over Vigelandsparken.En: The sun shone warmly over Vigelandsparken.No: Sommerens lys badet skulpturene i et gyllent skjær, og folkene i Oslo nøt dagen.En: Summer's light bathed the sculptures in a golden glow, and the people in Oslo enjoyed the day.No: Midt i parken, hvor mesterverket "Livets Sirkel" pleide å stå, var det nå et gapende hull.En: In the middle of the park, where the masterpiece "Livets Sirkel" used to stand, there was now a gaping hole.No: Den mystiske statuen hadde forsvunnet over natten, og alt var stille bortsett fra en eneste skikkelse som gransket området.En: The mysterious statue had disappeared overnight, and all was quiet except for a lone figure examining the area.No: Det var Eirik, en kunsthistoriker som elsket mysterier.En: It was Eirik, an art historian who loved mysteries.No: Eirik bøyde seg ned og undersøkte gresset forsiktig.En: Eirik bent down and carefully examined the grass.No: Han så ingen spor etter verken tyver eller tunge trillebårer.En: He saw no traces of either thieves or heavy carts.No: Hvor kunne statuen ha blitt av?En: Where could the statue have gone?No: Han følte seg forpliktet til å finne ut av dette.En: He felt compelled to figure this out.No: Han løftet blikket mot Solveig, en parkvokter som sto med armene i kors.En: He lifted his gaze to Solveig, a park keeper who stood with her arms crossed.No: "Det er umulig at noen stjal den," sa Solveig.En: "It is impossible that someone stole it," Solveig said.No: "Ingen kunne ha flyttet den uten at noen merket det.En: "No one could have moved it without someone noticing.No: Det vil skade parken sitt rykte.En: It will damage the park's reputation."No: "Eirik nikket, men var fast bestemt.En: Eirik nodded but was determined.No: "Vi må finne ut hva som har skjedd.En: "We must find out what happened.No: Kanskje det var ikke mennesker som tok den, men hva ellers kan forklare forsvinningen?En: Maybe it wasn't people who took it, but what else can explain the disappearance?"No: "Solveig sukket men gikk med på å hjelpe.En: Solveig sighed but agreed to help.No: Eirik foreslo at de skulle snakke med Magnus, en lokalt kjent skulptør, som bodde i nærheten av parken.En: Eirik suggested that they should talk to Magnus, a locally known sculptor who lived near the park.No: Magnus hadde alltid vært litt mystisk og tilbaketrukket, men det var noe ved ham som fikk Eirik til å tenke at han visste mer enn han sa.En: Magnus had always been a bit mysterious and reclusive, but there was something about him that made Eirik think he knew more than he let on.No: De gikk gjennom de frodige stiene i parken til Magnus sitt verksted.En: They walked through the lush paths of the park to Magnus's workshop.No: Døra var åpen på gløtt, og de banket forsiktig.En: The door was slightly ajar, and they knocked gently.No: Inne var det mørkt, men Magnus sto der, omgitt av sine egne skulpturer.En: Inside it was dark, but Magnus stood there, surrounded by his own sculptures.No: "Jeg hørte hva som hendte med statuen," sa Magnus, med en stemme like rolig som vann.En: "I heard what happened with the statue," Magnus said, with a voice as calm as water.No: "Det er en gammel historie knyttet til den.En: "There is an old story tied to it."No: "Magnus førte dem til en dyp kjeller under verkstedet, en som nesten ingen visste om.En: Magnus led them to a deep cellar beneath the workshop, one that almost no one knew about.No: Her lå bøker og gamle skisser spredt rundt.En: Here, books and old sketches were scattered around.No: "Dette, mine venner, er hemmeligheten ingen deler.En: "This, my friends, is the secret no one shares.No: Statuen du søker, den har alltid vært spesielt knyttet til denne plassen," forklarte han.En: The statue you seek has always been especially tied to this place," he explained.No: "Gjennom årene har det vært historier om gamle underjordiske tunneler under Vigelandparken.En: "Over the years there have been stories of old underground tunnels beneath Vigelandparken."No: "Med en lommelykt gikk de lengre inn i de dunkle gangene.En: With a flashlight, they went further into the dim passages.No: De fant en stor hall hvor støvdekkede statuer sto.En: They found a large hall where dust-covered statues stood.No: Der sto også den manglende skulpturen trygt plassert, like majestetisk som alltid.En: There stood the missing sculpture, safely placed, as majestic as ever.No: Det viste seg at statuen hadde blitt flyttet, med stor møye, tilbake til en hemmelig plass for beskyttelse mot tidens tann.En: It turned out that the statue had been moved, with great effort, back to a secret place for protection against the ravages of time.No: Eirik så på Solveig og Magnus og forsto at kunst gikk dypere enn bare utstilling i solen.En: Eirik looked at Solveig and Magnus and understood that art went deeper than just display in the sun.No: Det handlet om historie og bevaring av minner.En: It was about history and preservation of memories.No: Eirik takket Magnus for ærligheten, og med Solveigs hjelp ble statuen flyttet tilbake til sin opprinnelige plass.En: Eirik thanked Magnus for his honesty, and with Solveig's help, the statue was moved back to its original place.No: Eirik hadde lært noe viktig den dagen: å stole på andre og å se kunsten i et nytt lys.En: Eirik had learned something important that day: to trust others and to see art in a new light.No: Med en følelse av oppnåelse forlot han Vigelandsparken mens solen fremdeles skinte over Oslo, og mysteriet var løst.En: With a sense of accomplishment, he left Vigelandsparken while the sun still shone over Oslo, and the mystery was solved. Vocabulary Words:bathed: badetgaping: gapendeexamining: gransketcompelled: forpliktetdetermined: bestemtreclusive: tilbaketrukketlush: frodigeworkshop: verkstedajar: åpen på gløttsurrounded: omgittcellar: kjellerscattered: spredtdim: dunklepassages: gangermajestic: majestetiskravages: tannpreservation: bevaringaccomplishment: oppnåelseexamine: undersøketrace: sporflashlight: lommelyktunderground: underjordiskedust-covered: støvdekkedeeffort: møyeprotection: beskyttelsememories: minnerhonesty: ærlighetmysterious: mystiskstatue: skulpturdisappearance: forsvinning

Nina B. Lichtenstein joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about writing to metabolize, using body parts as portals, pivoting from academic writing to memoir, discovering an authentic writer's voice, finding the right form as a neurodivergent writer, allowing various stories to cross-pollinate, opening doors with exploration, transforming shame into a shared experience, writing about the memories lodged within our bodies, being a Viking Jewess, the body as record keeper, the complex emotions around shame, moving from reactive and blameful writing to discovery, giving ourselves permission to tell our story, and her new memoir Body: My Life in Parts. Also in this episode: -leaning into literary community -publishing shorter pieces first -In a Flash literary magazine    Books mentioned in this episode: Permission: The New Memoirist and the Courage to Create by Elissa Altman Bird by Bird by Anne Lammott Still Writing by Dani Shapiro Safekeeping by Abigail Thomas The Chronology of Water by Lidia Yuknavitch   Nina B. Lichtenstein is a native of Oslo, Norway, and holds a PhD in French literature from UCONN and an MFA in creative nonfiction from the University of Southern Maine's Stonecoast program. She is the founder and director of Maine Writers Studio, and the co-founder and co-editor of In a Flash Lit Mag. Her writing has appeared in various journals, magazines, and outlets, as well as in several anthologies. Her book, Sephardic Women's Voices: Out of North Africa, was published by Gaon Books in 2017, and her memoir, Body: My Life in Parts by Vine Leaves Press. She has three adult sons, and lives in Maine with her husband.    Connect with Nina: Website: https://www.ninalichtenstein.com/ Maine Writers Studio: https://www.mainewritersstudio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninalich/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikingjewess/ Substack: https://ninablichtenstein.substack.com/ Get the book: https://vineleavespress.myshopify.com/products/body-my-life-in-parts-by-nina-b-lichtenstein   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sunny Connections: Building a New Life in Oslo's Vigeland Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en solfylt dag i slutten av sommeren, var Vigeland Park i Oslo fylt med liv.En: On a sunny day at the end of summer, Vigeland Park in Oslo was filled with life.No: Trærne strakte seg mot himmelen, mens solen kastet myke skygger over de berømte skulpturene.En: The trees stretched towards the sky, while the sun cast soft shadows over the famous sculptures.No: Sindre gikk sakte langs de buede stiene med Balder, den trofaste labradoren sin, som snuste nysgjerrig på hvert hjørne.En: Sindre walked slowly along the curved paths with Balder, his loyal Labrador, who sniffed curiously at every corner.No: Sindre hadde nylig flyttet til Oslo, og denne morgenen føltes stille og fredelig, akkurat som han foretrakk det.En: Sindre had recently moved to Oslo, and this morning felt quiet and peaceful, just the way he liked it.No: "Kom igjen, Balder," mumlet Sindre mens de ruslet videre.En: "Come on, Balder," mumbled Sindre as they strolled on.No: Det var Mikkel, hans svært entusiastiske nabo, som hadde fått ham til å utforske byens grøntområder.En: It was Mikkel, his extremely enthusiastic neighbor, who had encouraged him to explore the city's green spaces.No: "Du må ut og møte folk," hadde Mikkel sagt med et smil.En: "You need to get out and meet people," Mikkel had said with a smile.No: Selv om Sindre ofte satte pris på alenetid i naturen, visste han at han trengte å knytte noen bånd i sin nye tilværelse.En: Although Sindre often appreciated alone time in nature, he knew he needed to make some connections in his new life.No: Mens de gikk, møtte Balder plutselig en annen hund på stien.En: As they walked, Balder suddenly encountered another dog on the path.No: En energisk Border Collie pilte rundt, pelskragen dansende i vinden.En: An energetic Border Collie darted around, its fur collar dancing in the wind.No: "Luna, ro deg," kalte en kvinne med et vennlig smil, som løftet blikket fra hunden sin.En: "Luna, calm down," called a woman with a friendly smile, who looked up from her dog.No: Ane, viste det seg, var en travel veterinærstudent med et hjerte for dyr og liten tid til annet.En: Ane, it turned out, was a busy veterinary student with a heart for animals and little time for anything else.No: Men akkurat nå så Ane Luna og Balder leke, og hun smilte bredt.En: But right now, Ane watched Luna and Balder play, and she smiled broadly.No: Sindre, varsom etter tidligere skuffelser, ble fascinert av Ane og hennes genuine glede over de firbente vennene.En: Sindre, cautious after past disappointments, was fascinated by Ane and her genuine joy over the furry friends.No: "Det ser ut som de blir venner," sa Sindre forsiktig og betraktet hundene som lekte.En: "It looks like they're becoming friends," said Sindre cautiously, observing the dogs playing.No: Ane lo.En: Ane laughed.No: "Ja, det gjør de," svarte hun.En: "Yes, they are," she replied.No: "Kanskje vi skal ta en kopp kaffe mens de leker videre?En: "Maybe we should have a cup of coffee while they keep playing?"No: "Sindre, litt overrasket over seg selv, nikket.En: Sindre, a bit surprised by himself, nodded.No: De satte seg ved et nærliggende kafébord, med utsikt over parkens fargerike hager.En: They sat down at a nearby café table, with a view over the park's colorful gardens.No: Over kaffekopper, delte de historier og latter.En: Over cups of coffee, they shared stories and laughter.No: Sindre åpnet seg om sin flytting til Oslo og om lengselen etter å skape nye forbindelser.En: Sindre opened up about his move to Oslo and his longing to create new connections.No: Ane, på sin side, delte sine bekymringer om å balansere studier, arbeid, og sitt ønske om et sosialt liv.En: Ane, in turn, shared her concerns about balancing studies, work, and her desire for a social life.No: "Det høres ut som vi begge har utfordringer," sa Ane stille.En: "It sounds like we both have challenges," said Ane quietly.No: "Men kanskje vi kan hjelpe hverandre litt?En: "But maybe we can help each other a bit?"No: "Sindre, som kjente en varme han hadde savnet, smilte bredt.En: Sindre, feeling a warmth he had missed, smiled widely.No: "Jeg tror det kunne vært hyggelig.En: "I think that would be nice."No: " Solen begynte sakte å gå ned, og kastet et gyllent lys over parken.En: The sun began to slowly set, casting a golden light over the park.No: De avtalte å møtes igjen, klare for å støtte hverandre i det som ventet.En: They agreed to meet again, ready to support each other in what lay ahead.No: Med fornyet mot til å møte byens og livets mangfold, innså Sindre at han kanskje ikke trengte å gå veien alene.En: With renewed courage to face the city's and life's diversity, Sindre realized that he might not need to walk the path alone.No: Ane følte seg tryggere på at hun kunne finne balansen, med vissheten om at hun hadde funnet noen som forsto.En: Ane felt more reassured that she could find balance, knowing she had found someone who understood.No: Sammen, under den varme Oslo-solen, begynte de å bygge en ny forbindelse, en som kunne romme begge deres drømmer og utfordringer.En: Together, under the warm Oslo sun, they began to build a new connection, one that could accommodate both their dreams and challenges. Vocabulary Words:sunny: solfylttrees: trærnestretched: strakteshadows: skyggersculptures: skulpturenecurved: buedeloyal: trofastesniffed: snusteenthusiastic: entusiastiskeexplore: utforskequiet: stillepeaceful: fredeligencountered: møtteenergetic: energiskdarted: piltecollar: pelskragencalm: rogenuine: genuineobserving: betraktetsurprised: overrasketfurry: firbentestories: historierlaughed: loset: gå nedcasting: kastetgolden: gyllentaccommodate: rommechallenges: utfordringerdiversity: mangfoldreassured: tryggere

How do you turn seawater into a cult food brand? Ben Jacobsen did just that – and changed the way America thinks about salt. In this episode, we sit down with Ben, the founder of Jacobsen Salt Co., whose journey began with a single, revelatory bite of tinned fish topped with a few flakes of sea salt. That moment sparked a passion that led him to the windswept Oregon coast, where he began hand-harvesting salt, and ultimately to building one of the most iconic artisanal food brands in the country. Ben shares how he bootstrapped the business from scratch, earned the trust of renowned chefs, and turned Jacobsen Salt into a symbol of quality, craft and flavor. He speaks candidly about the entrepreneurial rollercoaster – the risks, the resilience, the moments of doubt – and the deep creative drive that continues to fuel his work. Show notes: 0:25: Interview: Ben Jacobsen, Founder, Jacobsen Salt Co. – The conversation begins with Ben's recent culinary experiences in NYC and his growing appreciation for restaurants since starting his company. Ben traces the origins of Jacobsen Salt Co. to his time living in Copenhagen and Oslo and how he was inspired by the profound difference high-quality salt made in simple meals. The conversation delves into the technical and entrepreneurial challenges of creating a salt company from scratch and the humble beginnings of Jacobsen Salt, which involved transporting seawater in wine totes and experimenting in a commercial kitchen. He touches on how Jacobsen Salt gained early traction through word of mouth, support from chefs, and compelling design – all of which contributed to expansion in specialty shops and boutiques across all 50 states. Ben also explains why he sees a long runway for growth, emphasizing the importance of scaling production and increasing accessibility while staying true to the brand's mission.  Brands in this episode: Jacobsen Salt Co.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: When Teamwork Triumphs: Sigrid and Olav's Academic Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-19-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte gjennom de store vinduene i biblioteket på den videregående skolen i Oslo, og skapte mønstre på det blanke tregulvet.En: The sun shone through the large windows of the library at the high school in Oslo, creating patterns on the polished wooden floor.No: Det var slutten av sommeren, og lufta var fylt av en følelsen av ny start.En: It was the end of summer, and the air was filled with a sense of new beginnings.No: Blant radene med bøker og stille summing av elever som studerte, satt Sigrid og Olav ved et av de tre lange bordene.En: Among the rows of books and the quiet hum of students studying, Sigrid and Olav sat at one of the three long tables.No: Sigrid pustet dypt inn mens hun kikket skeptisk bort på Olav, som var mer opptatt av å tromme med fingrene på bordet enn å bla gjennom sidene i historieboka.En: Sigrid took a deep breath while she glanced skeptically over at Olav, who was more occupied with drumming his fingers on the table than flipping through the pages of the history book.No: "Vi må få en A på dette prosjektet," sa hun, med en tone som lignet mer på en ordre enn en bønn.En: "We need to get an A on this project," she said, with a tone that sounded more like an order than a plea.No: Olav smilte svakt.En: Olav smiled faintly.No: "Slapp av, Sigrid.En: "Relax, Sigrid.No: Jeg har noen ideer vi kan bruke.En: I have some ideas we can use."No: "Sigrid rynket på pannen.En: Sigrid furrowed her brow.No: Hva visste han om historie?En: What did he know about history?No: Hun hadde sett ham mer på skolegården enn på lesesalen.En: She had seen him more in the schoolyard than in the reading room.No: Å skulle jobbe sammen med Olav føltes som et gamblingprosjekt i motsetning til et skoleprosjekt.En: Working together with Olav felt like a gamble project rather than a school project.No: Uker gikk, og Sigrids frustrasjon vokste.En: Weeks went by, and Sigrid's frustration grew.No: Mens hun slet med å samle alle notatene, virket det som om Olav bare drev med lette oppgaver.En: While she struggled to compile all the notes, it seemed like Olav was only dealing with easy tasks.No: Hun vurderte seriøst å ta over hele prosjektet for å sikre at de oppnådde toppkarakteren hun visste hun trengte.En: She seriously considered taking over the entire project to ensure they achieved the top grade she knew she needed.No: "Olav, du må begynne å ta dette seriøst," sa hun en ettermiddag, hennes stemme hard og fast.En: "Olav, you need to start taking this seriously," she said one afternoon, her voice hard and firm.No: "Det virker som du ikke bryr deg i det hele tatt.En: "It seems like you don't care at all."No: "Olav stoppet opp, forbauset over tonen hennes.En: Olav stopped, surprised by her tone.No: Han hadde brukt flere kvelder på biblioteket hjemme, forsket grundig på temaet sitt.En: He had spent several evenings at the library at home, researching his topic thoroughly.No: Uten å si et ord, dro han frem en notatbok og begynte å forklare sine funn, klart og konsist.En: Without saying a word, he pulled out a notebook and began to explain his findings, clearly and concisely.No: Sigrid stirret på ham med store øyne, overrasket over dybden i hans arbeid.En: Sigrid stared at him with wide eyes, surprised at the depth of his work.No: Dette var vendepunktet.En: This was the turning point.No: Sigrid innså at hun hadde vært urettferdig.En: Sigrid realized she had been unfair.No: Hun hadde undervurdert Olav.En: She had underestimated Olav.No: Sammen dykket de inn i prosjektet, nå som et team.En: Together, they delved into the project, now as a team.No: De diskuterte, de utfordret hverandre, og for hvert problem de løste, vokste respekten deres for hverandre.En: They discussed, they challenged each other, and with every problem they solved, their respect for each other grew.No: Da prosjektet endelig var ferdig, var det ikke bare imponerende, men de hadde også skapt noe helt eget.En: When the project was finally completed, it was not only impressive, but they had also created something entirely their own.No: Sigrid hadde lært at samarbeid handlet om tillit, ikke bare arbeid.En: Sigrid had learned that collaboration was about trust, not just work.No: Og Olav, han sto litt stoltere ved siden av henne, vel vitende om at han hadde bevist noe, ikke bare for Sigrid, men for seg selv.En: And Olav, he stood a little prouder beside her, well aware that he had proven something, not just to Sigrid, but to himself.No: Skolebiblioteket var fremdeles stille.En: The school library was still quiet.No: Solen hadde begynt å gå ned, men innvendig var rommet fylt med en ny forståelse mellom to klassekamerater som hadde lært å se forbi hverandres fasader.En: The sun had begun to set, but inside, the room was filled with a new understanding between two classmates who had learned to see beyond each other's facades.No: De pakket sakene sine, nikket til hverandre, og gikk ut av biblioteket, med solnedgangen som en varm bakgrunn for deres nyfunne vennskap.En: They packed their things, nodded to each other, and walked out of the library, with the sunset as a warm backdrop for their newfound friendship. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintepolished: blankeskeptically: skeptiskglanced: kikketorder: ordrefaintly: svaktfurrowed: rynketgamble: gamblingproject: prosjektcompile: samlefrustration: frustrasjonconsidered: vurdertetask: oppgaverconcise: konsistbroadened: vokstedelve: dykketdepth: dybdenrealized: innsåunfair: urettferdigunderrated: undervurdertinsightful: innsiktsfullfacade: fasadercollaboration: samarbeidtrusted: tilittproven: bevistbackdrop: bakgrunnquiet: stilleoccupied: opptattextensive: grundigchallenges: utfordret

Planners talking about brands they've never worked on. This month we talk Travel (Icelandic Tourism & City of Oslo) and Telco (Telstra & the U.S. big three.) Our guest planners are Caleb Smith of W+K, NYC and Rachael Stets of MullenLowe, London. Thanks to System1 and Tracksuit for making this series possible.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Locked in Holmenkollen: An Unplanned Night at the Ski Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Holmenkollen Ski Museum ligger stille og rolig, med bare lyden av vind som suser utenfor.En: The Holmenkollen Ski Museum lies quiet and calm, with only the sound of the wind whistling outside.No: Inne i mørket står Sindre og Anniken.En: Inside the dark, Sindre and Anniken stand.No: "Hvordan skjedde dette?" hvisker Sindre, og ser rundt seg etter en utvei.En: "How did this happen?" Sindre whispers, looking around for a way out.No: Han er ivrig etter å lære mer om historien, men ville heller gjort det i dagslys!En: He's eager to learn more about history, but would rather do it in daylight!No: Anniken, fascinert av byggets arkitektur, trekker opp skuldrene.En: Anniken, fascinated by the building's architecture, shrugs.No: "Kanskje de ikke så oss før de låste dørene?" sier hun nysgjerrig.En: "Maybe they didn't see us before they locked the doors?" she says curiously.No: Skivisningene kaster lange skygger over veggene.En: The ski displays cast long shadows on the walls.No: Sindre tenker fort.En: Sindre thinks quickly.No: "Vi må finne en vei ut, uten å utløse noen alarm," sier han bestemt.En: "We have to find a way out without triggering any alarm," he says decisively.No: Han husker noe om en tjenesteutgang.En: He remembers something about a service exit.No: Kanskje den er åpen?En: Maybe it's open?No: "Kom," sier han og leder an.En: "Come," he says, leading the way.No: Anniken holder igjen.En: Anniken hesitates.No: "Hva om vi finner en telefon? Vi kan ringe personalet," foreslår hun.En: "What if we find a phone? We can call the staff," she suggests.No: Hennes praktiske sans vil alltid finne en trygg løsning.En: Her practical sense always opts for a safe solution.No: De går nedover gangene.En: They walk down the hallways.No: Museet har glassvegger.En: The museum has glass walls.No: Utenfor ser de Oslo, stille og vakker i sommerskinnet.En: Outside, they see Oslo, quiet and beautiful in the summer light.No: Forskjellige skiutstyr er utstilt; fra gammelt tre til dagens moderne utgaver.En: Various ski equipment is on display; from old wood to today's modern versions.No: De hører plutselig skritt.En: Suddenly, they hear footsteps.No: "Hva gjør vi?" hvisker Sindre, øynene fulle av uro.En: "What do we do?" whispers Sindre, his eyes filled with worry.No: Skal de skjule seg?En: Should they hide?No: "Vi må være ærlige," svarer Anniken.En: "We have to be honest," Anniken replies.No: Med et betryggende blikk møter hun Sindres øyne.En: With a reassuring glance, she meets Sindre's eyes.No: De står sammen når personalet finner dem.En: They stand together as the staff finds them.No: En lattermild museumsvakt kikker på dem.En: A good-humored museum guard looks at them.No: "Er dere på oppdagelsestur?" spør han med et smil.En: "Are you on an exploration trip?" he asks with a smile.No: Sindre rødmer lett, men smiler tilbake.En: Sindre blushes slightly but smiles back.No: Anniken forklarer, "Vi ble visst glemt her inne."En: Anniken explains, "We seem to have been forgotten in here."No: Heldigvis utløser de ingen alarmer.En: Fortunately, they don't trigger any alarms.No: Vakten leier dem ut, og det oppstår vennlig prat på veien.En: The guard leads them out, and friendly conversation arises along the way.No: På vei hjem, tenker Sindre på opplevelsen.En: On their way home, Sindre reflects on the experience.No: Han har lært at forskjellige problemer krever forskjellige løsninger.En: He has learned that different problems require different solutions.No: Og Anniken innser at nysgjerrighet er bra, men man bør planlegge litt også.En: And Anniken realizes that curiosity is good, but a bit of planning is also necessary.No: Solen er på vei ned.En: The sun is setting.No: Sindre og Anniken går ned fra Holmenkollen med en ny erfaring.En: Sindre and Anniken descend from Holmenkollen with a new experience.No: Sommeren favner Oslo, og eventyrene kommer uansett hvor man måtte gå.En: Summer embraces Oslo, and adventures come no matter where one might go. Vocabulary Words:whistles: susereager: ivrigarchitecture: arkitekturshrugs: trekker opp skuldrenecuriously: nysgjerrigtriggering: utløseservice exit: tjenesteutgangopt: foretrekkeglass walls: glassveggerfootsteps: skrittworry: uroreassuring: betryggendegood-humored: lattermildguard: vaktblushes: rødmerforgotten: glemtcontribution: bidragsolution: løsningreflexes: reflekserdescend: gå nedembraces: favnervarious: forskjelligeequipment: utstyrwood: tremodern: moderneurgent: presserendedecisively: bestemtcuriosity: nysgjerrighetadventures: eventyrenesolutions: løsninger

Yoonseok Lee joins me on episode 141. Yoonseok is from South Korea where he first took up the tremolo harmonica. He discovered the chromatic when he heard Sigmund Groven playing at the Asia Pacific Festival in 2004, and started taking lessons with Sigmund. This culminated in Yoonseok studying at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo with Sigmund as his professor.Returning to South Korea in 2020, he enjoys a successful career as a freelance chromatic player, and returns to Norway to teach at a yearly harmonica summer camp. Yoonseok has released two albums so far, with many of the pieces arranged by himself, and also songs he has composed for the chromatic harmonica.Links:Yoonseok's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/yoonseok.lee2/Linktree: http://linktr.ee/yoonseoklInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoonseok_hca/Buy Harmonica Recital album: https://baro7.com/products/yoonseok-lee-2nd-album-harmonica-recitalVideos:Yoonseok's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/YoonseokLee_HARMONICAA young Yoonseok playing tremolo harmonica: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1CYScJ3VO4Playing James Moody's Toledo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78ezOpAGh98&list=RD78ezOpAGh98The Good, The Bad and the Ugly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py62lXF0XiwMoonlight music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiF2o0WSIuQPlaying with a harpist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM4v1qc4s1wPodcast website:https://www.harmonicahappyhour.comDonations:If you want to make a voluntary donation to help support the running costs of the podcast then please use this link (or visit the podcast website link above):https://paypal.me/harmonicahappyhour?locale.x=en_GBSpotify Playlist: Also check out the Spotify Playlist, which contains most of the songs discussed in the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5QC6RF2VTfs4iPuasJBqwT?si=M-j3IkiISeefhR7ybm9qIQPodcast sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by SEYDEL harmonicas - visit the oldest harmonica factory in the world at www.seydel1847.com  or on Facebook or Instagram at SEYDEL HARMONICAS--------------------------------Blue Moon Harmonicas: https://bluemoonharmonicas.comSupport the show

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Courage and Compassion: A Day of Heroes in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solskinnet flommet inn gjennom de store vinduene i samfunnshallen i Oslo.En: The sunshine streamed in through the large windows of the community hall in Oslo.No: Det var en spesiell dag, Krigens Minnedag, en dag for å minnes friheten og dem som hadde kjempet for den.En: It was a special day, Krigens Minnedag, a day to commemorate freedom and those who had fought for it.No: Det summet av prat fra mennesker som sto i rekke for å avgi sine stemmer.En: The air buzzed with chatter from people standing in line to cast their votes.No: Stemningen var preget av patriotisk ansvar, med norske flagg og plakater av historiske hendelser prydet veggene.En: The atmosphere was infused with patriotic responsibility, with Norwegian flags and posters of historical events adorning the walls.No: Sigrid, en pliktoppfyllende frivillig, beveget seg mellom radene med en følelse av formål, men også en latent nervøsitet hun prøvde å skjule.En: Sigrid, a dutiful volunteer, moved between the rows with a sense of purpose but also a latent nervousness she tried to hide.No: Hun bekymret seg ofte for sin egen helse, men denne dagen måtte hun sette det til side.En: She often worried about her own health, but today she had to set it aside.No: Blant de mange velgerne var Leif, en eldre mann med en gang stolt holdning, men nå merket tidens tann tydelig.En: Among the many voters was Leif, an older man with a once proud posture, now clearly marked by the passage of time.No: Han besøkte stemmelokalene hvert år, uansett forfatning.En: He visited the polling stations every year, regardless of his condition.No: Han ble hjulpet fram i køen, med en fast bestemthet i blikket.En: He was helped forward in the line, with a determined look in his eyes.No: Plutselig ble situasjonen akutt.En: Suddenly, the situation became urgent.No: Leif grep til brystet med en grimase av smerte.En: Leif grabbed his chest with a grimace of pain.No: Stemmelokalets summing stilnet, og folk snudde seg mot Leif.En: The buzzing of the polling station quieted, and people turned toward Leif.No: Sigrids hjerte begynte å banke hardere.En: Sigrid's heart began to pound harder.No: Hun måtte handle raskt.En: She had to act quickly.No: Men hva om hun selv ble dårlig?En: But what if she herself became unwell?No: Maren, en sykepleier på sin fridag, sto like ved.En: Maren, a nurse on her day off, stood nearby.No: Hun hadde kommet for å stemme, og følte seg utbrent etter lange uker med krevende arbeid.En: She had come to vote and felt burned out after long weeks of demanding work.No: Hun nølte et øyeblikk.En: She hesitated for a moment.No: Hun var sliten, men hennes medfølelse tok over.En: She was tired, but her compassion took over.No: Sigrid, stresset men fast bestemt på å opprettholde roen, snudde seg til Maren.En: Sigrid, stressed but determined to remain calm, turned to Maren.No: "Kan du hjelpe?En: "Can you help?"No: " spurte hun, stemmen skjelvende men bestemt.En: she asked, her voice trembling but firm.No: Maren trådte frem, og hennes erfaring lyste gjennom.En: Maren stepped forward, and her experience shone through.No: Hun beroliget Leif og bad om noen å ringe ambulanse.En: She comforted Leif and asked someone to call an ambulance.No: Hennes rolige tilstedeværelse fikk atmosfæren til å lette, som en solstråle som skjærer gjennom skyene.En: Her calm presence lifted the atmosphere, like a sunbeam cutting through the clouds.No: Sigrid pustet dypt, lettet over støtten.En: Sigrid took a deep breath, relieved by the support.No: Ambulansen kom raskt, og Leif ble tatt hånd om.En: The ambulance arrived quickly, and Leif was taken care of.No: Rolig bredte seg gjennom rommet igjen, og folk returnerte til sine plikter, med fornyet respekt for helsevesenets helter.En: Calm spread through the room again, and people returned to their duties, with renewed respect for the heroes of the healthcare system.No: Etterpå, ved stemmeurnen, takket Sigrid Maren.En: Afterwards, at the ballot box, Sigrid thanked Maren.No: "Takk for hjelpen.En: "Thank you for the help.No: Jeg vet ikke hva jeg ville gjort uten deg," sa hun oppriktig.En: I don't know what I would have done without you," she said sincerely.No: Maren nikket, litt sliten men fornøyd.En: Maren nodded, a little tired but satisfied.No: "Noen ganger trenger vi bare å ta det vi kan få, og gi det vi har.En: "Sometimes we just need to take what we can get and give what we have."No: "Sigrid innså verdien av å akseptere hjelp og konfrontere sine egne bekymringer.En: Sigrid realized the value of accepting help and confronting her own worries.No: Maren derimot skjønte verdien av hennes ferdigheter, men også behovet for å ta vare på seg selv.En: Maren, on the other hand, understood the value of her skills but also the need to take care of herself.No: Dagen ble en påminnelse om linken mellom samfunnsansvar og personlige grenser—små handlingers makt på store dager.En: The day became a reminder of the link between social responsibility and personal boundaries—the power of small actions on big days. Vocabulary Words:streamed: flommetcommemorate: minneschatter: pratinfused: pregetdutiful: pliktoppfyllendelatent: latentworried: bekymretposture: holdningpassage: tanndetermined: fastgrimace: grimaseatmosphere: stemningpound: bankeunwell: dårligburned out: utbrentcompassion: medfølelsetrembling: skjelvendeshone: lystecomforted: beroligetpresence: tilstedeværelsesunbeam: solstråleambulance: ambulanserelieved: lettetreturned: returnertesincerely: oppriktigsatisfied: fornøydconfronting: konfronterelink: linkboundaries: grenseractions: handlinger

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Arctic Quest: Capturing Magic in Oslo's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sommerluften i Oslo Botaniske Hage var fylt med duften av blomstrende roser og lyden av syngende fugler.En: The summer air in the Oslo Botanical Garden was filled with the scent of blooming roses and the sound of singing birds.No: Lars, med kameraet sitt hengende rundt halsen, gikk med bestemte skritt.En: Lars, with his camera hanging around his neck, walked with determined steps.No: "Ingrid, jeg er sikker på at Terna er her et sted," sa han, og kikket gjennom kikkertene med iver.En: "Ingrid, I'm sure the Tern is here somewhere," he said, looking eagerly through his binoculars.No: Ingrid ristet på hodet og så rundt seg.En: Ingrid shook her head and looked around.No: "Lars, hvordan kan en Arktisk Terne være her?En: "Lars, how can an Arctic Tern be here?No: Det er sommer og vi er i Oslo," sa hun, litt skeptisk.En: It's summer and we are in Oslo," she said, a little skeptical.No: Lars trakk på skuldrene, like bestemt.En: Lars shrugged, equally determined.No: "Den ble sett her i fjor sommer også.En: "It was spotted here last summer too.No: Jeg må finne og fotografere den.En: I have to find and photograph it.No: Tenk på ansiktet til Gjengen når de ser bildet!En: Think of the faces of the Group when they see the picture!"No: "Botanisk Hage var en oase av grønne stier og eksotiske planter, perfekt for en dag med fugletitting.En: The Botanical Garden was an oasis of green paths and exotic plants, perfect for a day of birdwatching.No: Solen skinte varmt, og folk ruslet rolig mens de beundret sommerblomstrene.En: The sun shone warmly, and people strolled leisurely as they admired the summer flowers.No: Lars stoppet plutselig opp og strakte seg på tærne.En: Lars suddenly stopped and stood on his tiptoes.No: "Der!En: "There!No: Jeg ser noe!En: I see something!"No: " Han pekte mot et fjernt tre, hvor han mente fuglen satt.En: He pointed towards a distant tree, where he believed the bird was perched.No: "Ingen adgang," sa Ingrid og så på skiltet.En: "No entry," Ingrid said, looking at the sign.No: Men Lars hørte ikke.En: But Lars didn't hear.No: "Jeg må nærmere," mumlet han og begynte å gå av den merkede stien.En: "I have to get closer," he muttered and began to step off the marked path.No: "Ingrid, kom igjen!En: "Ingrid, come on!"No: " ropte han etter henne, men Ingrid nølte og gikk motvillig etter ham.En: he called after her, but Ingrid hesitated and reluctantly followed him.No: De snek seg mellom trærne, med blikkene festet på greinene over.En: They sneaked between the trees, with their eyes fixed on the branches above.No: Plutselig stoppet Lars, øynene hans vidåpne av opphisselse.En: Suddenly Lars stopped, his eyes wide open with excitement.No: "Se der, Ingrid!En: "Look there, Ingrid!No: Det er den!En: It's the Tern!"No: "Ingrid sto ved siden av ham og så opp.En: Ingrid stood beside him and looked up.No: "Lars, det er faktisk en Arktisk Terne!En: "Lars, it really is an Arctic Tern!"No: " I et forsøk på å få et bedre bilde, klatret Lars forsiktig på noen glatte steiner ved kanten av en liten dam.En: In an attempt to get a better picture, Lars carefully climbed onto some slippery rocks at the edge of a small pond.No: Men mens han justerte kameraet, mistet han fotfestet.En: But as he adjusted his camera, he lost his footing.No: Med et plask falt han ned i det kalde vannet.En: With a splash, he fell into the cold water.No: Terna, som satt på grenen, fløy opp i forbauselse, men Lars klarte å trykke på utløseren i siste sekund.En: The Tern, perched on the branch, flew up in surprise, but Lars managed to press the shutter at the last second.No: Han krabbet opp av vannet, dryppende våt, men med et stort, tilfreds smil.En: He crawled out of the water, dripping wet, but with a big, satisfied smile.No: Han sjekket kameraet og holdt det opp mot Ingrid.En: He checked the camera and held it up towards Ingrid.No: “Se, bildet er kanskje uskarpt, men man ser at det er en terne!En: "Look, the picture might be blurry, but you can see it's a tern!"No: ” sa han triumferende.En: he said triumphantly.No: Ingrid le så hun nesten mistet balansen ved damkanten.En: Ingrid laughed so hard she nearly lost her balance at the pond's edge.No: "Lars, jeg trodde aldri du ville klare det.En: "Lars, I never thought you would manage it.No: Men jeg tok feil, du er dyktigere enn jeg trodde.En: But I was wrong, you're more skilled than I thought."No: "Sammen gikk de tilbake til stien, Lars dryppende, men glad.En: Together they went back to the path, Lars dripping but happy.No: Ingrid klappet ham på skulderen.En: Ingrid patted him on the shoulder.No: "Jeg tror jammen du får imponert Gjengen i dag.En: "I think you'll really impress the Group today."No: "Lars følte en ny selvtillit blomstre i hjertet sitt.En: Lars felt a new confidence blossom in his heart.No: Han hadde gjort det umulige mulig.En: He had made the impossible possible.No: Og Ingrid, som alltid hadde vært skeptisk, så nå på ham med ny respekt.En: And Ingrid, who had always been skeptical, was now looking at him with newfound respect.No: Det var en god dag for en fuglefanger i Oslo Botaniske Hage.En: It was a good day for a birdwatcher in the Oslo Botanical Garden. Vocabulary Words:botanical: botaniskedetermined: bestemtebinoculars: kikkerteneskeptical: skeptiskspotted: settoasis: oaseexotic: eksotiskeperched: sattreluctantly: motvilligsneaked: snekbranches: greineneslippery: glattefooting: fotfestetsplash: plaskdripping: dryppendeshutter: utløserenblurry: uskarpttriumphantly: triumferendebalance: balanseimpress: imponertconfidence: selvtillitblossom: blomstrerespect: respektpond: damfootpath: stienadmired: beundretfled: fløyattempt: forsøkedge: kantenripe: plukket

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sindre's Surprise: How a Blunder Became a Summer Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Det var sommerfest på kontoret, og hele rommet var fylt med latter og prating.En: There was a summer party at the office, and the entire room was filled with laughter and chatter.No: Sindre, den nye praktikanten, var nervøs.En: Sindre, the new intern, was nervous.No: Han ønsket virkelig å vise sin verdi i selskapet.En: He really wanted to show his worth in the company.No: Selv om han var flink, kunne nervene få ham til å gjøre små feil av og til.En: Even though he was skilled, his nerves could sometimes lead him to make small mistakes.No: Midt i festen, i hjørnet av det åpne arealet med moderne glasskubikler og grønne potteplanter, satt han med laptopen sin.En: In the middle of the party, in the corner of the open area with modern glass cubicles and green potted plants, he sat with his laptop.No: Han bestemte seg for å sende en liten notat til Marita, kontorsjefen, om hva folk sa om den nye kampanjen.En: He decided to send a small note to Marita, the office manager, about what people were saying about the new campaign.No: Men i hastverket sitt klarte Sindre å sende meldingen til hele selskapets e-postliste!En: But in his haste, Sindre managed to send the message to the entire company email list!No: Som folk begynte å se på meldingene sine, innså Sindre raskt hva han hadde gjort.En: As people began to check their messages, Sindre quickly realized what he had done.No: Han følte seg kald svette renne nedover pannen.En: He felt cold sweat running down his forehead.No: Dette kunne være slutten på hans drøm som praktikant.En: This could be the end of his dream as an intern.No: I panikk løp han til Marita, som alltid var rolig og organisert.En: In a panic, he ran to Marita, who was always calm and organized.No: Marita så på ham, og uten å miste fatningen sa hun, "Vi kan løse dette, ikke bekymre deg.En: Marita looked at him and, without losing her composure, said, "We can solve this, don't worry."No: " Hun tok tak i situasjonen med sitt vanlige kalde hode.En: She handled the situation with her usual cool head.No: Samtidig, i den andre enden av rommet, satt Ola, IT-gutten, som alltid hadde et glimt i øyet og et smil.En: Meanwhile, at the other end of the room, sat Ola, the IT guy, who always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile.No: Ola lo da han så meldingen.En: Ola laughed when he saw the message.No: "Ingen sprø seg til uten å ha det gøy," sa han til Sindre.En: "No one messes up without having fun," he said to Sindre.No: Han satte i gang med å se om han kunne trekke tilbake e-posten fra serveren.En: He started to see if he could retract the email from the server.No: Mens Marita holdt orden på kaoset, kom Sindre på en idé.En: While Marita kept control of the chaos, Sindre came up with an idea.No: Hva om han kunne distrahere folk?En: What if he could distract people?No: "La meg synge en sang," sa han høyt.En: "Let me sing a song," he said loudly.No: De ansatte, som var vant til Sindre, lo og samlet seg rundt.En: The employees, who were used to Sindre, laughed and gathered around.No: Sindre begynte å synge.En: Sindre began to sing.No: Stemmen hans hakket litt i begynnelsen, men etter hvert ble den sterkere.En: His voice faltered a bit at first, but gradually it grew stronger.No: Mens sangen fylte rommet, jobbet Marita og Ola hardt i bakgrunnen.En: As the song filled the room, Marita and Ola worked hard in the background.No: Ola klarte å trikke serverinnstillingene og trekke tilbake den utilgivelige e-posten, og Marita sørget for at sjefene ble distrahert med småprat.En: Ola managed to tweak the server settings and retract the unforgivable email, and Marita made sure the bosses were distracted with small talk.No: Ved slutten av sangen brøt rommet ut i applaus.En: By the end of the song, the room erupted in applause.No: Sindre pustet lettet ut, og han bøyde seg med en liten latter.En: Sindre sighed in relief, bowing with a small laugh.No: Sjefene, som var mer opptatt av Sindre og hans humoristiske innslag, klappet også.En: The bosses, who were more entertained by Sindre and his humorous act, clapped as well.No: Etter festen kom Marita bort til Sindre.En: After the party, Marita came over to Sindre.No: "Du gjorde en god jobb," smilte hun.En: "You did a good job," she smiled.No: "Og Ola, takk for at du reddet dagen.En: "And Ola, thank you for saving the day."No: "Sindre lærte mye den dagen.En: Sindre learned a lot that day.No: Ved å være ærlig og ikke gjemme seg for sine feil, hadde han ikke bare reddet sin stilling, men også vunnet alles respekt.En: By being honest and not hiding from his mistakes, he had not only saved his position but also won everyone's respect.No: Dessuten ville han aldri undervurdere verdien av litt humor i stressende situasjoner igjen.En: Moreover, he would never underestimate the value of a bit of humor in stressful situations again.No: Sindre ble en mer selvsikker praktikant, og han visste at dersom han noen gang gjorde feil igjen, hadde han både Marita og Ola som alltid ville hjelpe ham.En: Sindre became a more confident intern, and he knew that if he ever made a mistake again, he had both Marita and Ola who would always be there to help him.No: Sommerfesten ble en suksess, ikke bare på grunn av de gode minnene, men også fordi en viktig lærdom ble lært i hjertet av Oslo.En: The summer party was a success, not just because of the good memories, but also because an important lesson was learned in the heart of Oslo. Vocabulary Words:chatter: pratingintern: praktikantnervous: nervøsskilled: flinknerves: nervercubicles: kubiklerhasty: hastverkentire: helecompose: fatningsweat: svetteretract: trekke tilbakeunforgivable: utilgiveligapplause: applausbowing: bøydeworth: verdimistakes: feilcomposure: kollektiv rohandled: tok tak ichaos: kaosfalters: hakkergradually: etter hvertemployees: ansattehumorous act: humoristiske innslagdistract: distraherehonest: ærliggathered: samlettweaked: trikketmemories: minnercomposure: fatningencongratulated: gratulerte

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: From Oslo to Opportunity: Eirik's Leap of Faith Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Eirik satt i terminalen på Oslo Gardermoen internasjonale lufthavn, omringet av summende stemmer og travle reisende.En: Eirik sat in the terminal at Oslo Gardermoen internasjonale lufthavn, surrounded by buzzing voices and busy travelers.No: Solen skinte gjennom de store glassvinduene og skapte en varm glød over de metalliske stolene.En: The sun shone through the large glass windows, creating a warm glow over the metallic chairs.No: Hans indre liknet en storm av tanker og følelser.En: Inside him, it was like a storm of thoughts and feelings.No: Eirik ventet på flyet til New York.En: Eirik was waiting for the flight to New York.No: Det var en mulighet han ikke kunne la gå fra seg.En: It was an opportunity he couldn't let pass by.No: Han var ung, ambisiøs, og med et nyetablert selskap han drømte om å ta til neste nivå.En: He was young, ambitious, and with a newly established company he dreamed of taking to the next level.No: I dag skulle han møte en potensiell investor som kunne endre alt.En: Today, he was supposed to meet a potential investor who could change everything.No: Men tvilen gnagde i ham.En: But doubt gnawed at him.No: Hadde han gjort nok?En: Had he done enough?No: Var han klar?En: Was he ready?No: Flyet var forsinket.En: The flight was delayed.No: Eirik sukket, men så bestemte han seg for å bruke tiden klokt.En: Eirik sighed, but then he decided to use the time wisely.No: Han tok frem laptopen sin, åpnet presentasjonen og gikk nøye gjennom hver slide.En: He took out his laptop, opened the presentation, and carefully went through each slide.No: Hver detalj måtte være perfekt.En: Every detail had to be perfect.No: Nervøsiteten var en konstant følgesvenn, som en stille hvisking i bakhodet.En: Nervousness was a constant companion, like a quiet whisper in the back of his mind.No: Men han visste også at denne nervøsiteten drev ham fremover.En: But he also knew that this nervousness drove him forward.No: Mens han satt der, vibrerte telefonen.En: As he sat there, his phone vibrated.No: Det var Siv, mentoren hans.En: It was Siv, his mentor.No: "Hei Eirik, jeg så at flyet ditt er forsinket.En: "Hey Eirik, I saw that your flight is delayed.No: Husk, det er viktig å være fleksibel," sa hun beroligende.En: Remember, it's important to be flexible," she said soothingly.No: Han nikket til seg selv før han svarte, "Takk, Siv.En: He nodded to himself before answering, "Thanks, Siv.No: Kan du se over strategien min en siste gang?En: Can you look over my strategy one last time?"No: "De diskuterte detaljer, og samtalen lyste opp håpet i Eirik.En: They discussed details, and the conversation brightened Eirik's hope.No: Men i det øyeblikket kalte ankomsthallen, han fikk en annen telefont.En: But at that moment the arrival hall called, he got another call.No: Kari, en konkurrent.En: Kari, a competitor.No: "Har du hørt?En: "Have you heard?No: Jeg har også en avtale i New York," sa hun med en nesten skjult triumf.En: I also have a meeting in New York," she said with an almost hidden triumph.No: Eirik følte hjertet falle, men han samlet seg raskt.En: Eirik felt his heart sink, but he quickly gathered himself.No: Etterpå, mens han stengte laptopen, la han merke til en mann som satt ved siden av ham.En: Afterward, as he closed the laptop, he noticed a man sitting next to him.No: Mannen hadde fulgt med, kanskje litt for nøye.En: The man had been observing, maybe a bit too keenly.No: "Jeg kan kanskje hjelpe," sa mannen med et vennlig smil.En: "I might be able to help," said the man with a friendly smile.No: Han presenterte seg som Lars, en erfaren forretningskonsulent.En: He introduced himself as Lars, an experienced business consultant.No: Eirik sto ved et veiskille.En: Eirik stood at a crossroads.No: Skulle han stole på denne fremmede?En: Should he trust this stranger?No: Med Kari i bakhodet trengte han nye, sterke ideer.En: With Kari in the back of his mind, he needed new, strong ideas.No: Han tok sjansen.En: He took the chance.No: Samtalen med Lars var inspirerende.En: The conversation with Lars was inspiring.No: Nye perspektiver formet seg, og usikkerheten ble bedre å bære.En: New perspectives took shape, and the uncertainty became easier to bear.No: Når flyet endelig tok av, lot Eirik blikket gli over byen han elsket.En: When the flight finally took off, Eirik let his gaze glide over the city he loved.No: Han var ikke redd lenger.En: He was no longer afraid.No: I New York sto han foran investorene med en nyvunnen ro.En: In New York, he stood before the investors with newly found calm.No: Lars' innspill hadde gjort underverker.En: Lars' input had worked wonders.No: Eiriks pitch var en suksess.En: Eirik's pitch was a success.No: Han gikk ut av rommet med et bredt smil, tryggere på sin egen evne til å navigere gjennom ukjent farvann.En: He walked out of the room with a broad smile, more confident in his own ability to navigate through unfamiliar waters.No: Han hadde lært en viktig lekse: Åpenhet for andres råd kunne være nøkkelen til suksess.En: He had learned an important lesson: Being open to others' advice could be the key to success.No: Eirik hadde seiret over sine indre demoner.En: Eirik had conquered his inner demons.No: Han så frem til den spennende fremtiden som ventet.En: He looked forward to the exciting future that awaited. Vocabulary Words:terminal: terminalenbuzzing: summendesurrounded: omringetglow: glødmetallic: metalliskeopportunity: mulighetambitious: ambisiøsestablished: nyetablertpotential: potensiellinvestor: investordoubt: tvilengnawed: gnagdedelayed: forsinketsighed: sukketpresentation: presentasjonennervousness: nervøsitetencompanion: følgesvennflexible: fleksibelsoothingly: beroligendestrategy: strategienconversation: samtalencompetitor: konkurrenttriumph: triumfconsultant: forretningskonsulentcrossroads: veiskilleperspectives: perspektiveruncertainty: usikkerheteninspiring: inspirerendeglide: gliinput: innspill

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Roots: Sibling Bonds Forged in Viking History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sommeren i Oslo var spesielt lysende den dagen.En: The summer in Oslo was particularly bright that day.No: Solstrålene skimret gjennom de store vinduene til Vikingskipshuset, og lot seg falle mykt på de majestetiske skipene.En: Sunbeams shimmered through the large windows of the Vikingship Museum, softly falling upon the majestic ships.No: Aksel sto ved inngangen og så på de eldgamle båtene med en tankevekker i blikket.En: Aksel stood at the entrance, looking at the ancient boats with a pensive gaze.No: Ved siden av ham sto Ingrid, klar for å dykke inn i en del av deres egen historie.En: Beside him was Ingrid, ready to dive into a part of their own history.No: Kjell, på den andre siden, så allerede utålmodig ut, som om han helst skulle vært et annet sted.En: Kjell, on the other hand, already looked impatient, as if he would rather be elsewhere.No: Aksel hadde organiserte dette besøket av en grunn.En: Aksel had organized this visit for a reason.No: Han ønsket å føle seg tettere knyttet til sitt opphav og sin familie.En: He wanted to feel more closely connected to his heritage and his family.No: "Kom, la oss gå inn," sa Ingrid med et smil og dro dem videre.En: "Come on, let's go in," said Ingrid with a smile, leading them further.No: Inne i museet fylte duften av gammel tre og saltvann luften.En: Inside the museum, the scent of old wood and seawater filled the air.No: De sto foran Gokstadskipet.En: They stood in front of the Gokstad ship.No: "Se på håndverket," sa Ingrid beundrende.En: "Look at the craftsmanship," said Ingrid admiringly.No: "Vikingene var virkelig dyktige.En: "The Vikings were truly skilled."No: "Kjell bare trakk på skuldrene.En: Kjell just shrugged.No: "Det er gammelt," svarte han ubekymret.En: "It's old," he replied indifferently.No: Aksel merket Ingrids frustrasjon og følte nølen som hang i luften.En: Aksel noticed Ingrid's frustration and felt the hesitation hanging in the air.No: Da de nærmet seg Osebergskipet, begynte Ingrid å forklare historiene og mytene knyttet til skipet.En: As they approached the Oseberg ship, Ingrid began explaining the stories and myths connected to the vessel.No: Aksel lyttet oppmerksomt, men han merket snart at Kjell så ut til å distansere seg mer.En: Aksel listened attentively, but he soon noticed that Kjell seemed to distance himself even more.No: "Kjell, kan du i det minste prøve å finne noe interessant?En: "Kjell, can you at least try to find something interesting?"No: " Aksel spurte, litt desperat.En: Aksel asked, a bit desperately.No: "Jeg bare skjønner ikke hva det har med oss å gjøre," svarte Kjell svakt.En: "I just don't see what it has to do with us," Kjell replied weakly.No: Det var da en engasjert diskusjon startet.En: That's when an engaged discussion started.No: "Dette er vår fortid, bror.En: "This is our past, brother.No: Det er en del av oss," insisterte Ingrid.En: It's a part of us," insisted Ingrid.No: "Vi er en del av noe større.En: "We are part of something larger."No: "Kjell sukket.En: Kjell sighed.No: "Jeg vil heller se fremover enn bakover," sa han.En: "I'd rather look forward than backward," he said.No: De sto der, diskuterende, rett foran det storslåtte Osebergskipet.En: They stood there, discussing right in front of the magnificent Oseberg ship.No: Det var som om de eldgamle planker lyttet til deres ulike perspektiver, nesten som vitner til familien deres indre kamp.En: It was as if the ancient planks were listening to their different perspectives, almost like witnesses to their family's internal struggle.No: I stillheten etterpå, da følelser hadde roet seg, gikk de videre til en av de mindre utstillingene.En: In the silence that followed, after emotions had calmed down, they moved on to one of the smaller exhibitions.No: Der fant Kjell et lite, dekorert skjold.En: There, Kjell found a small, decorated shield.No: Han plukket det opp, betatt av de intrikate utskjæringene.En: He picked it up, captivated by the intricate carvings.No: "Det minner meg om tegningene bestefar pleide å lage," sa han lavt, for seg selv.En: "It reminds me of the drawings grandfather used to make," he said quietly, to himself.No: Plutselig ble noe tent i ham.En: Suddenly, something was sparked in him.No: Da de dro fra museet, hand i hånd som søsken, var det med et sterkere bånd enn da de kom.En: As they left the museum, hand in hand as siblings, it was with a stronger bond than when they came.No: Aksel hadde funnet litt av det han lette etter.En: Aksel had found a bit of what he was looking for.No: Kjell, på sin egen måte, hadde også åpnet opp for å forstå litt mer om hvor de kom fra.En: Kjell, in his own way, had also opened up to understand a little more about where they came from.No: Oslo-solen, som nå sto lavt på himmelen, fulgte dem mens de vandret hjemover, fortsatt diskuterende om den spennende dagen de hadde hatt.En: The Oslo sun, now low in the sky, followed them as they walked homeward, still discussing the exciting day they had had.No: Aksel visste nå at fortiden kunne knytte dem nærmere sammen, dag for dag.En: Aksel now knew that the past could bring them closer together, day by day. Vocabulary Words:particularly: spesieltshimmered: skimretmajestic: majestetiskepensive: tankevekkergaze: blikketheritage: opphavseawater: sjøvanncraftsmanship: håndverketskilled: dyktigeindifferently: ubekymretfrustration: frustrasjonhesitation: nølenvessel: skipetattentively: oppmerksomtdistance: distansereengaged: engasjertdiscussion: diskusjonperspectives: perspektivermagnificent: storslåttewitnesses: vitnersilence: stillhetintricate: intrikatecarvings: utskjæringercaptivated: betattsparked: tentsiblings: søskenbond: båndexciting: spennendeheritage: arvconnected: knyttet

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Overcoming Heights: Sindre's Journey to Trust & Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sola skinte klart over Oslo, og Vigeland Park lå badet i et mykt lys.En: The sun shone brightly over Oslo, and Vigeland Park lay bathed in soft light.No: Trærne sto stolte og grønne, som om de voktet over de mange skulpturene.En: The trees stood proud and green, as if guarding the many sculptures.No: Besøkende spaserte langs stiene, noen med kameraer, andre med kaffekopper.En: Visitors strolled along the paths, some with cameras, others with coffee cups.No: Det var en perfekt dag for en tur, og i dag hadde Sindre bestemt seg for å møte frykten sin.En: It was a perfect day for a walk, and today Sindre had decided to face his fear.No: Sindre, Astrid og Lars hadde møtt hverandre ved inngangen til parken tidlig om morgenen.En: Sindre, Astrid, and Lars had met each other at the park entrance early in the morning.No: Sindre var alltid entusiastisk når det kom til friluftsliv, men det var én ting som alltid satt en demper på humøret hans – høyder.En: Sindre was always enthusiastic when it came to outdoor activities, but there was one thing that always dampened his spirits – heights.No: Men denne gangen ville han vise at han kunne overvinne dette.En: But this time he wanted to show that he could overcome it.No: Astrid, som alltid fant glede i å motivere vennene sine, smilte bredt.En: Astrid, who always found joy in motivating her friends, smiled widely.No: "Dette blir spennende, Sindre!En: "This will be exciting, Sindre!No: Du greier det!En: You can do it!"No: " sa hun og klappet ham på skulderen.En: she said, patting him on the shoulder.No: Lars, som alltid hadde kameraet sitt klart, så frem til å fange både landskapet og vennenes uttrykk på film.En: Lars, who always had his camera ready, looked forward to capturing both the landscape and his friends' expressions on film.No: De fulgte stien som slynget seg gjennom parken.En: They followed the path that wound through the park.No: Skulpturene ble større og mer intrigante etter hver sving, men Sindre kunne ikke helt nyte dem.En: The sculptures grew larger and more intriguing with each turn, but Sindre couldn't quite enjoy them.No: I tankene hans vokste tanken om det høye utsiktspunktet de nærmet seg.En: In his mind, the thought of the high vantage point they were approaching loomed.No: Lars, som knipset bilder, kastet et varmt blikk mot ham.En: Lars, snapping pictures, cast a warm glance at him.No: "Jeg gleder meg til å få noen fantastiske bilder der oppe!En: "I can't wait to get some amazing pictures up there!"No: "Da de nådde den bratte delen av ruten, stanset Sindre.En: When they reached the steep part of the route, Sindre stopped.No: Blikket hans stirret på den tilsynelatende endeløse bakken foran dem.En: His gaze fixed on the seemingly endless hill before them.No: Hendene hans skalv, og hjertet banket fortere.En: His hands trembled, and his heart beat faster.No: Han visste at dette øyeblikket ville komme, men nå som det var her, føltes det umulig å fortsette.En: He knew this moment would come, but now that it was here, it felt impossible to continue.No: Astrid snudde seg og så uttrykket i ansiktet hans.En: Astrid turned and saw the expression on his face.No: "Sindre, alt er i orden.En: "Sindre, everything is fine.No: Vi er her sammen.En: We're here together."No: " Lars senket kameraet og gikk bort til ham.En: Lars lowered his camera and walked over to him.No: "Vi kan gå sakte, stoppe når du trenger det," tilbød han rolig.En: "We can go slowly, stop when you need it," he offered calmly.No: Sindre tok et dypt pust.En: Sindre took a deep breath.No: Skulle han innrømme frykten sin?En: Should he admit his fear?No: Se fremfor seg, lo han litt nervøst.En: Looking ahead, he laughed a little nervously.No: "Jeg.En: "I...No: Jeg er ikke så glad i høyder," sa han endelig.En: I'm not very fond of heights," he finally said.No: Astrid nikket forståelsesfullt.En: Astrid nodded understandingly.No: "Det er ikke noe galt i det, Sindre.En: "There's nothing wrong with that, Sindre.No: Vi hjelper deg.En: We'll help you."No: "Med vennenes støtte, tok Sindre de første, vaklende stegene oppover stien.En: With his friends' support, Sindre took the first, shaky steps up the path.No: De gå opp langsomt, stoppet når han trengte det.En: They walked up slowly, stopped when he needed it.No: Samtalene deres var lettende, og snart følte Sindre seg lettere til sinns.En: Their conversations were soothing, and soon Sindre felt lighter in spirit.No: Da de endelig nådde toppen, var utsikten formidabel.En: When they finally reached the top, the view was formidable.No: Oslo strakte seg ut i det fjerne, vakker og uendelig.En: Oslo stretched out in the distance, beautiful and endless.No: Sindre pustet tungt, men ansiktet hans lyste opp med en blanding av lettelse og stolthet.En: Sindre breathed heavily, but his face lit up with a mix of relief and pride.No: "Du gjorde det!En: "You did it!"No: " utbrøt Astrid, og ga ham en klem.En: exclaimed Astrid, giving him a hug.No: Lars tok frem kameraet igjen for å fange øyeblikket.En: Lars brought out his camera again to capture the moment.No: Sindre smilte bredt for fotografiet, ikke bare over hva han hadde overvunnet, men også over støtte fra sine venner som hadde hjulpet ham dit.En: Sindre smiled broadly for the photo, not just over what he had overcome, but also over the support from his friends who had helped him there.No: På vei tilbake gjennom parken, visste Sindre at han hadde vunnet mer enn bare en kamp mot frykten.En: On the way back through the park, Sindre knew he had won more than just a battle against fear.No: Han hadde forstått betydningen av å stole på andre, og verdien av vennskap blev klarere enn noen gang.En: He had understood the importance of trusting others, and the value of friendship became clearer than ever.No: Og med den innsikten, følte han seg klarere og tryggere, ikke bare på høyden, men i livet generelt.En: And with that insight, he felt clearer and more secure, not just about heights, but in life in general. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintebathed: badetproud: stolteguarding: voktetstrolled: spaserteentrance: inngangenenthusiastic: entusiastiskoutdoor: friluftslivdampened: demperspirits: humøretmotivate: motiverecapturing: fangelandscape: landskapetvantage: utsiktspunktetsteep: brattetrembled: skjalvvantage point: utsiktspunktsoothing: lindrenderelief: lettelseformidable: formidabelsecured: tryggereovercome: overvinneinsight: innsiktfaintly: svaktenthralling: fengslendeloosening: løsneexpressions: uttrykkhesitant: tvilendeobstacles: hindringerambling: vandre

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Family: Lars' Courage at the Munchmuseet Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte klart over Oslo denne sommerdagen, og folk strømmet til Munchmuseet.En: The sun shone brightly over Oslo on this summer day, and people flocked to the Munchmuseet.No: De store vinduene slapp inn sollyset som danset over de ikoniske kunstverkene.En: The large windows let in sunlight that danced over the iconic artworks.No: Rommet var stort, og fylt med lyder av hvisking og sporadiske latterkuler fra turister som beundret maleriene.En: The room was spacious and filled with the sounds of whispers and sporadic laughter from tourists admiring the paintings.No: Lars sto alene i hjørnet av et av de mest kjente rommene.En: Lars stood alone in the corner of one of the most famous rooms.No: Besøkende samlet seg rundt «Skrik», men Lars' tanker var andre steder.En: Visitors gathered around "Skrik", but Lars' thoughts were elsewhere.No: Dette var første gangen han deltok på en familiegjenforening.En: This was his first time attending a family reunion.No: Han hadde alltid unngått dem, følt seg som en outsider.En: He had always avoided them, feeling like an outsider.No: Nå var han her, håpende på å finne sin plass blant dem.En: Now he was here, hoping to find his place among them.No: Anita og Odin, hans slektninger, var i nærheten.En: Anita and Odin, his relatives, were nearby.No: Anita var alltid en person Lars hadde sett opp til.En: Anita was someone Lars had always looked up to.No: Hun var selvsikker, med en evne til å få andre til å føle seg velkomne.En: She was confident, with an ability to make others feel welcome.No: Han husket hvordan hun pleide å smile til ham i familien sammenkomster da han var liten, som en solstråle som lyste opp en regnfull dag.En: He remembered how she used to smile at him during family gatherings when he was little, like a sunbeam lighting up a rainy day.No: Lars kjente en trang til å nærme seg dem, men tvilen holdt ham tilbake.En: Lars felt a desire to approach them, but doubt held him back.No: Tankene kranglet i hodet hans.En: Thoughts argued in his head.No: Hva om de ikke brydde seg om å bli kjent med ham?En: What if they didn't care to get to know him?No: Frykten for avvisning var sterk.En: The fear of rejection was strong.No: Han stirret på «Skrik».En: He stared at "Skrik".No: Ansiktet på maleriet så ut til å ha fanget hans indre følelser perfekt.En: The face in the painting seemed to have perfectly captured his inner feelings.No: Kanskje dette var øyeblikket.En: Maybe this was the moment.No: Kanskje det var tid til å åpne opp.En: Maybe it was time to open up.No: Han samlet motet sitt, tok et dypt åndedrag og gikk mot Anita og Odin.En: He gathered his courage, took a deep breath, and walked toward Anita and Odin.No: Med skjelvende stemme begynte Lars å fortelle en historie fra familiens fortid, en hemmelighet som hadde levd i understrømmen av deres relasjoner.En: With a trembling voice, Lars began to tell a story from the family's past, a secret that had lived in the undercurrents of their relationships.No: Historien var om oldefaren deres, en mann med drømmer om å bli kunstner, akkurat som Munch.En: The story was about their great-grandfather, a man with dreams of becoming an artist, just like Munch.No: Han hadde kjempet med sine egne demoner, men hans mot og kreative ånd hadde forent familien i vanskelige tider.En: He had battled his own demons, but his courage and creative spirit had united the family in tough times.No: Anita lyttet oppmerksomt.En: Anita listened attentively.No: Øynene hennes glitret med en ny forståelse, og Odin nikket bekreftende.En: Her eyes sparkled with a new understanding, and Odin nodded in agreement.No: De delte også sine egne historier, små brikker av familien som syntes å finne sine plasser i et større puslespill.En: They also shared their own stories, small pieces of the family that seemed to find their places in a larger puzzle.No: Da Lars var ferdig, kjente han en ro som han aldri hadde følt før.En: When Lars was finished, he felt a calmness he had never felt before.No: Det var som om «Skrik» hadde gitt ham tillatelse til å rope ut sine bekymringer, og han hadde blitt hørt.En: It was as if "Skrik" had given him permission to shout out his worries, and he had been heard.No: Familiebåndene hadde begynt å bli sterkere, bruer ble bygget over avstander ingen tidligere hadde krysset.En: Family bonds had begun to strengthen, bridges were being built over distances no one had crossed before.No: Lars sto der sammen med Anita og Odin, omgitt av mesterverkene, men han følte seg som om han nettopp hadde skapt et eget kunstverk — båndet som nå knyttet dem nærmere.En: Lars stood there with Anita and Odin, surrounded by masterpieces, but he felt as if he had just created his own artwork — the bond that now brought them closer.No: Denne gangen hadde frykten ikke vunnet.En: This time, fear had not won.No: Solen fortsatte å skinne, og Lars visste at han hadde funnet sin plass i familien.En: The sun continued to shine, and Lars knew he had found his place in the family. Vocabulary Words:flocked: strømmeticonic: ikoniskespacious: stortsporadic: sporadiskeadmiring: beundretreunion: gjenforeningoutsider: outsidersunbeam: solstråledesire: trangdoubt: tvilenargued: krangletcapture: fangetunderstanding: forståelsecreative: kreativespirit: åndattentively: oppmerksomtsparkled: glitretnodded: nikketpuzzle: puslespillcalmness: ropermission: tillatelseworries: bekymringershout: ropestrengthen: bli sterkeremasterpieces: mesterverkenetrembling: skjelvendebonds: båndrejection: avvisningdemons: demonerbridges: bruer

According to the investigation by Dagens Næringsliv (DN), Jeffrey Epstein played a pivotal and active role in securing millions of dollars in funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to the International Peace Institute (IPI), a UN-affiliated think tank headed by Terje Rød-Larsen. In 2013, Epstein arranged and facilitated a meeting between Bill Gates and Rød-Larsen at the Oslo home of Thorbjørn Jagland, then chair of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee. Emails revealed that Epstein gave Rød-Larsen specific instructions on how to frame the conversation with Gates and pushed aggressively behind the scenes to help IPI receive significant grant money. Following this interaction, IPI received a $2.5 million donation from the Gates Foundation, with additional payments totaling several million more over the years.His involvement raised serious questions, especially in light of his conviction years earlier for sex offenses involving minors. Despite this, he retained enough standing with Gates and IPI leadership to broker philanthropic deals at the highest levels. The investigation paints a clear picture: Epstein wasn't just collecting names—he was actively leveraging them to embed himself in elite diplomatic and philanthropic networks, even after his criminal record was public knowledge.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:https://www.dn.no/politikk/terje-rod-larsen/bill-gates/jeffrey-epstein/behind-the-scenes-how-jeffrey-epstein-helped-billionaire-bill-gates-fund-un-affiliated-think-tank-projects/2-1-885697

Christoph Gradmann (University of Oslo) joins Merle and Lee to discuss his new book on 20th century tuberculosis in Tanzania seen through the records of Kibong'oto hospital, the main hospital that treated the disease in the region. The conversation begins with some context about Tanzania and its history during and after the colonial period. As a case study, Kibong'oto is important in two ways that comes across the discussion. First, it highlights tuberculosis as a 20th century disease, as opposed to the 19th century disease that appears in most textbooks. Second, it represents a story about biomedicine under difficult conditions - including patient resistance to certain treatments. In the discussion, Christoph points out some of the sources he uses - such as case books - and the changes in their quality over time. Before conclusion, Christoph also reflects on writing his book during Covid and goes into some detail in discussing Covid in Tanzania. 

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En desembernatt starter det som blir beskrevet som den verste dødsbrannen i Oslo siden krigen. Folk frykter at det går en pyroman løs. Hør episoden i appen NRK Radio

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Heartbeats & Hope: A Life-Changing Summer in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Oslo Operahus blinket i sommersolen, og tiltrakk seg besøkende fra alle verdenshjørner.En: Oslo Operahus glistened in the summer sun, attracting visitors from all corners of the world.No: Blant dem var Sindre, en eventyrlysten reisende som nettopp hadde ankommet fra Bergen.En: Among them was Sindre, an adventurous traveler who had just arrived from Bergen.No: Han var spent på å oppleve alt Oslo hadde å by på.En: He was excited to experience everything Oslo had to offer.No: Selv om han hadde en hjertebetingelse, valgte han å ignorere den.En: Even though he had a heart condition, he chose to ignore it.No: "Ikke nå, ikke på denne ferien," tenkte han.En: "Not now, not on this vacation," he thought.No: På takterrassen sto Kai og så ut mot fjorden.En: On the rooftop terrace stood Kai, looking out towards the fjord.No: Han jobbet på operaen og elsket å hjelpe besøkende.En: He worked at the opera house and loved helping visitors.No: Han la merke til Sindre som så litt blek ut, men fortsatt smilte bredt mens han tok bilder.En: He noticed Sindre, who looked a bit pale but was still smiling broadly as he took pictures.No: Sindre kjente hjertet slå raskere.En: Sindre felt his heart beating faster.No: Det var en kjent følelse, men den skremte ham nå.En: It was a familiar feeling, but it frightened him now.No: Han tok et dypt pust og fortsatte å nyte utsikten.En: He took a deep breath and continued to enjoy the view.No: Men snart ble pusten tyngre, og synet begynte å svikte.En: But soon his breathing became heavier, and his vision began to fail.No: Kai, som hadde sett dette mange ganger før, bestemte seg for å gå bort til ham.En: Kai, who had seen this many times before, decided to approach him.No: "Hei, går det bra?En: "Hey, are you okay?"No: " spurte han vennlig.En: he asked kindly.No: Sindre ønsket å svare, men i stedet snublet han, og Kai grep ham i siste liten.En: Sindre wanted to respond, but instead, he stumbled, and Kai caught him just in time.No: Sindre kollapset, og panikken tok over.En: Sindre collapsed, and panic took over.No: Kai handlet raskt, ringte etter hjelp og ble ved Sindre sin side til ambulansen kom.En: Kai acted quickly, called for help, and stayed by Sindre's side until the ambulance arrived.No: Mens han lå på båre, med oksygenmaske og beroligende ord, begynte Sindre å innse at han ikke kunne ignorere dette lenger.En: While lying on the stretcher, with an oxygen mask and soothing words, Sindre began to realize that he could no longer ignore this.No: På sykehuset våknet han med Kai ved siden av ham.En: At the hospital, he woke up with Kai by his side.No: "Du reddet meg," sa Sindre, takknemlig.En: "You saved me," said Sindre, grateful.No: "Takk for at du ikke lot meg være alene.En: "Thank you for not leaving me alone."No: "Dagene som fulgte gav Sindre tid til å tenke.En: The following days gave Sindre time to think.No: Han forstod viktigheten av omsorg for helsen sin, og at det var greit å ta imot hjelp.En: He understood the importance of taking care of his health and that it was okay to accept help.No: Han så på Kai, som hadde blitt en venn i nødens stund, og smilte.En: He looked at Kai, who had become a friend in a time of need, and smiled.No: "Jeg må endre meg," sa han til seg selv.En: "I must change," he said to himself.No: Fra den dagen bestemte Sindre seg for å lytte til kroppen sin og være åpen for andres støtte.En: From that day on, Sindre decided to listen to his body and be open to the support of others.No: Oslo Operahus, med sin vakre arkitektur og snille mennesker, hadde gitt ham mer enn bare minner.En: Oslo Operahus, with its beautiful architecture and kind people, had given him more than just memories.No: Det hadde gitt ham nye perspektiver.En: It had given him new perspectives.No: Sindre så ut av sykehusvinduet mot fjorden og følte seg mer levende enn noen gang.En: Sindre looked out the hospital window towards the fjord and felt more alive than ever. Vocabulary Words:glistened: blinketcorners: verdenshjørneradventurous: eventyrlystenignore: ignorereterrace: takterrassenfjord: fjordenpale: blekbroadly: bredtfrightened: skremtebreathing: pustenheavier: tyngrevision: synetfail: svikteapproach: gå bort tilkindly: vennligrespond: svarestumbled: snubletcollapsed: kollapsetpanic: panikkstrecher: båresoothing: beroligendegrateful: takknemligimportance: viktighetenremember: minnerperspectives: nye perspektiveralive: levendefinally: sisteacted: handletaccepted: opplevdesupport: støtte

For politikere, PR-folk og pressefolk er Arendalsuka et like sikkert høsttegn som hvitveisen om våren. Enten du skal og allerede har booket deg en oppblåsbar madrass på en stue et sted, eller om du vurderer å ta turen (og kanskje må overnatte i bilen); her er den ultimate guiden for hvordan du bør navigere for å få med deg det beste denne kaotiske uken. Med Nora Rydne, Malene Emilie Rustad, Torbjørn Røe Isaksen. Programleder: Ina Vedde-Fjærestad. Produsenter var Svein Tjeldflåt og Erik Holm-Nyvold. Ansvarlig redaktør Lars Håkon Grønning. Hør E24-podden der du hører podkast. Analyser, nyheter og innsikt i business og næringsliv. E24-podden ble i mai 2025 kåret til årets aktualitetspodkast under Medieprisene i Bergen.

Er det lurt å jobbe for å bevare distriktene når folk vil bo i byene? Bør det være et makstak på antall folk i Oslo? Hvorfor elsker Geir Pollestad Hvem Hva Hvor?

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In den Oslo-Abkommen wurde vereinbart, dass sich Israel aus den besetzten palästinensischen Gebieten zurückzieht. Dass dies zu einem Palästina geführt hätte, war damals nicht Gegenstand der Verhandlungen, sagt Politologin Muriel Asseburg. Asseburg, Muriel www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Studio 9

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Unexpected Connections: A Day at an Oslo Café Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt ved et lite bord i hjørnet av den koselige kafeen i sentrum av Oslo.En: Sigrid sat at a small table in the corner of the cozy café in downtown Oslo.No: Solen skinnet inn gjennom de store vinduene.En: The sun shone in through the large windows.No: Duften av nytraktet kaffe fylte luften.En: The scent of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.No: Rundt henne snakket Oslo-folk og turister, mens kopper klirret mot fat.En: Around her, Oslo locals and tourists chatted, while cups clinked against saucers.No: Hun hadde en viktig oppgave foran seg.En: She had an important task ahead of her.No: Et freelance grafisk designprosjekt måtte fullføres i dag.En: A freelance graphic design project had to be completed today.No: Klokken tikket, og Sigrid kjente presset.En: The clock was ticking, and Sigrid felt the pressure.No: Hun tastet raskt på laptoppen sin, men så skjedde det noe helt uventet.En: She typed quickly on her laptop, but then something completely unexpected happened.No: Skjermen ble mørk.En: The screen went dark.No: Batteriet var nesten tomt, og laderen fungerte ikke.En: The battery was almost dead, and the charger wasn't working.No: Sigrid så seg rundt.En: Sigrid looked around.No: Alle stikkontakter var i bruk.En: All the power outlets were in use.No: Hun kunne kjenne en knute av panikk i magen.En: She could feel a knot of panic in her stomach.No: Hva skulle hun gjøre nå?En: What was she going to do now?No: Hun vurderte sine alternativer.En: She considered her options.No: Skulle hun spørre det travle personalet om hjelp, eller låne en lader fra noen?En: Should she ask the busy staff for help, or borrow a charger from someone?No: Modig bestemte Sigrid seg for å ta sjansen.En: Bravely, Sigrid decided to take the chance.No: Hun nærmet seg en ung mann ved nabobordet.En: She approached a young man at the neighboring table.No: "Hei," sa hun litt nervøst.En: "Hi," she said a little nervously.No: "Unnskyld, men laptopladeren min virker ikke.En: "Excuse me, but my laptop charger isn't working.No: Har du en lader jeg kan låne?En: Do you have a charger I could borrow?"No: "Mannen, Anders, smilte vennlig.En: The man, Anders, smiled kindly.No: "Selvfølgelig," sa han og rakte henne laderen.En: "Of course," he said, handing her the charger.No: "Jeg har også litt erfaring med grafisk design.En: "I also have some experience with graphic design.No: Trenger du kanskje hjelp med prosjektet ditt?En: Do you maybe need help with your project?"No: "Sigrid nølte, men bestemte seg så.En: Sigrid hesitated but then decided.No: "Gjerne, takk!En: "Gladly, thank you!"No: " svarte hun.En: she replied.No: De to satt sammen og jobbet.En: The two sat together and worked.No: Anders ga nyttige råd og tips.En: Anders gave useful advice and tips.No: Med hans hjelp ble designet bedre enn Sigrid hadde håpet.En: With his help, the design was better than Sigrid had hoped.No: Tiden fløy, og snart var hun ferdig.En: Time flew by, and soon she was done.No: Med et stort lettelsens sukk sendte hun prosjektet til klienten.En: With a huge sigh of relief, she sent the project to the client.No: Sigrid smilte bredt til Anders.En: Sigrid smiled broadly at Anders.No: Hun hadde ikke bare fullført arbeidet, men også fått en ny venn.En: She had not only completed the work but also made a new friend.No: De snakket videre, og oppdaget at de hadde mye til felles.En: They continued talking and discovered that they had much in common.No: Begge likte kunst og kafébesøk i Oslo.En: Both liked art and café visits in Oslo.No: Før hun gikk, avtalte de å møtes igjen i samme kafe.En: Before she left, they agreed to meet again at the same café.No: Sigrid lærte noe viktig den dagen.En: Sigrid learned something important that day.No: Det var greit å be om hjelp, og det kunne føre til gode ting – som nye vennskap.En: It was okay to ask for help, and it could lead to good things — like new friendships.No: Solen sto fortsatt høyt på himmelen da hun forlot kafeen, og nå kjentes den varmere enn før.En: The sun was still high in the sky when she left the café, and now it felt warmer than before. Vocabulary Words:cozy: koseligefreelance: freelancegraphic design: grafisk designpressure: pressetunexpected: uventetknot: knutepanic: panikkconsidered: vurdertestaff: personaletborrow: lånenervously: nervøstexperience: erfaringhesitated: nøltetips: tipsrelief: lettelsensbroadly: bredtchatted: snakkettask: oppgavecomplete: fullførescharger: laderpower outlets: stikkontakterclients: klientenagreed: avtaltefriendships: vennskapfilled: fyltedecided: bestemterelief: lettelsensborrow: lånekindly: vennligcommon: felles

Au Japon, les cérémonies de commémoration des bombardements atomiques de Hiroshima et Nagasaki débuteront ce mercredi 6 août. Il y a 80 ans, les 6 et 9 août 1945, ils firent au total plus de 210 000 morts dont près de 40 000 enfants et 150 000 blessés. Dans ces deux villes martyres, au-delà de l'émotion, le dépit et la colère seront de mise cette semaine, car bon nombre des personnes ayant survécu à ces bombardements ont ensuite été victimes de discriminations tout au long de leur vie. Le gouvernement nippon lui-même discrimine toujours certains survivants. De notre envoyé spécial de retour de Nagasaki  Énormément d'habitants de Hiroshima et Nagasaki qui ont survécu à l'horreur du feu atomique ont ensuite vu leur vie basculer. Car on les a montrés du doigt, stigmatisés, mis sur le côté. Comme l'explique Matsuyoshi Ikeda, qui avait 7 ans en août 1945 : « Nombre de survivants des bombardements ont ensuite eu de grandes difficultés à trouver un travail. Comme ils avaient été exposés aux retombées radioactives, les entreprises se méfiaient d'eux. La plupart des employeurs se disaient que ce n'était pas une bonne idée de les embaucher, car ils ne seraient pas des salariés fiables. Ils risqueraient d'être trop souvent en arrêt-maladie si, en raison de leur irradiation, ils avaient de gros problèmes de santé – un cancer ou une leucémie, par exemple. » Les femmes, elles aussi, ont été victimes de discriminations. Ce que confirme Tomoko Matsuo, qui a 92 ans : « Ce n'est heureusement pas mon cas, mais les études l'attestent, et ce, de manière incontestable : beaucoup de survivantes n'ont jamais réussi à se marier. Car les hommes imaginaient qu'à cause des radiations qu'elles avaient subies, elles seraient infertiles. Ou alors, uniquement à même de mettre au monde des bébés chétifs, à la santé fragile ou atteints de malformations : avec des doigts qui manquent par exemple. » « Discrimination d'État » Des milliers d'habitants de Hiroshima et Nagasaki qui étaient dans ces villes les 6 ou 9 août 1945 ne sont pas officiellement considérés comme ayant été victimes des bombardements atomiques. Parce qu'ils n'ont pas pu prouver leur présence à proximité immédiate du point d'impact des bombes, à savoir dans le périmètre très réduit qu'a délimité le gouvernement et où les retombées radioactives furent les plus importantes. Aux yeux des autorités, ces habitants ont juste « expérimenté les bombardements atomiques » mais n'en ont pas souffert. Ils ne bénéficient donc pas de la gratuité des soins de santé, à l'inverse des victimes qui ont été reconnues comme telles. Dans les deux villes, on y voit une « discrimination d'État », indigne. Le maire de Nagasaki, Shiro Suzuki, ne décolère pas : « Une telle discrimination géographique n'a pas de sens dans la mesure où y compris des gens qui se trouvaient à deux kilomètres du point d'impact des bombes ont été affectés par les radiations atomiques. » Depuis des lustres, la ville de Nagasaki presse le gouvernement de rectifier la situation et au plus vite, car il y a urgence. En effet, ces survivants qui ne sont pas reconnus comme des victimes vieillissent et beaucoup ont de gros soucis de santé, donc ils ont impérativement besoin d'aide. Pour ma part, en tout cas, je ne transigerai pas et continuerai à plaider sans relâche auprès des autorités pour qu'elles revoient leur position. » Tout au long des commémorations, les victimes des bombardements vont sommer les autorités de mettre un terme à cette discrimination. Ce que fera aussi l'association Hidankyo qui les regroupe et qui, l'an dernier, a reçu le prix Nobel de la Paix. À lire aussiNobel de la paix: 30 rescapés japonais de la Bombe attendus à Oslo pour la remise du prix

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Teen Sleuths Unveil Oslo's Hidden Mysteries Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen hang lavt over Oslo, og kastet lange skygger mellom de fredelige husene i nabolaget.En: The sun hung low over Oslo, casting long shadows between the peaceful houses in the neighborhood.No: Gatene var stille, men i det siste hadde frykt lagt seg over lokalsamfunnet som en tung tåke.En: The streets were quiet, but recently fear had settled over the local community like a heavy fog.No: I løpet av sommeren hadde flere folk forsvunnet uten spor.En: Over the summer, several people had disappeared without a trace.No: Det var en bekymring som klødde i hodet til en bestemt tenåring, Lars.En: It was a concern that nagged at the mind of a particular teenager, Lars.No: Lars var kjent blant vennene sine for å være nysgjerrig og god til å løse gåter.En: Lars was known among his friends for being curious and good at solving puzzles.No: Han følte et sterkt kall til rettferdighet, selv om de voksne i nabolaget, inkludert politiet, mente forsvinningene bare var tilfeldigheter.En: He felt a strong call to justice, even though the adults in the neighborhood, including the police, believed the disappearances were just coincidences.No: Han visste at noe ikke stemte, og bestemte seg for å finne sannheten, uansett hva andre sa.En: He knew something was amiss and decided to find the truth, no matter what others said.No: Lars delte sin mistanke med vennene sine, Ingrid og Oskar.En: Lars shared his suspicions with his friends, Ingrid and Oskar.No: "Vi må finne ut hva som skjer," sa Lars bestemt til dem en ettermiddag.En: "We need to find out what's happening," said Lars determinedly to them one afternoon.No: De satt på Ingrid sin veranda, solen varmet ansiktene deres, men kulden fra uroen i nabolaget var ikke til å overse.En: They were sitting on Ingrid's porch, the sun warming their faces, but the cold from the unease in the neighborhood was undeniable.No: "Det er best vi starter med å undersøke på den gamle, forlatte bygningen ved utkanten av nabolaget," foreslo Ingrid.En: "We should start by investigating the old, abandoned building at the edge of the neighborhood," suggested Ingrid.No: Oskar nikket, ivrig etter å hjelpe Lars.En: Oskar nodded, eager to help Lars.No: "La oss dra dit i kveld," la han til.En: "Let's go there tonight," he added.No: Så når nattemørket falt, snublet de tre vennene gjennom høyt gress i lyset fra lommelykter.En: So when night fell, the three friends stumbled through tall grass in the light of flashlights.No: Bygningen så truende ut og hadde ikke blitt brukt på mange år.En: The building looked menacing and hadn't been used in many years.No: Døren var tung, men de klarte å åpne den med et knirk.En: The door was heavy, but they managed to open it with a creak.No: Inne var det stille.En: Inside, it was silent.No: De gikk sakte gjennom rommet, letende etter spor.En: They walked slowly through the room, searching for clues.No: Plutselig stoppet Lars og pekte mot noen papirer spredt over et gammelt bord.En: Suddenly, Lars stopped and pointed to some papers scattered over an old table.No: "Se her," sa han.En: "Look here," he said.No: De var kart over nabolaget med røde kryss, rart plassert over områdene hvor folk hadde forsvunnet.En: They were maps of the neighborhood with red crosses, oddly placed over the areas where people had disappeared.No: "Dette må ha vært planlagt," sa Ingrid lavt.En: "This must have been planned," said Ingrid softly.No: De hadde funnet sporene de trengte.En: They had found the clues they needed.No: Lars, Ingrid og Oskar tok kartene til politiet neste morgen.En: Lars, Ingrid, and Oskar took the maps to the police the next morning.No: Til tross for den første tvilen fra myndighetene, gjorde bevisene at saken ble etterforsket mer seriøst.En: Despite initial doubts from the authorities, the evidence led to the case being investigated more seriously.No: Det viste seg at en av de gamle forretningsmennene fra byen hadde brukte bygningen som base for sine ulovlige aktiviteter.En: It turned out that one of the old businessmen from the city had been using the building as a base for his illegal activities.No: Nabolaget pustet lettet ut da sannheten endelig kom frem.En: The neighborhood breathed a sigh of relief when the truth finally came out.No: Folk følte seg endelig trygge igjen.En: People finally felt safe again.No: Lars hadde bevist at han hadde rett og vant respekten til de voksne, som før hadde tvilt på ham.En: Lars had proven he was right and earned the respect of the adults who had previously doubted him.No: Han lærte at utholdenhet og mot lønner seg, og nabolaget takket ham for hans innsats.En: He learned that perseverance and courage pay off, and the neighborhood thanked him for his efforts.No: Solen skinte klart igjen, og de lange skyggene virket ikke like truende lenger.En: The sun shone brightly again, and the long shadows no longer seemed as threatening.No: Oslo, denne sommeren, virket nå stille, men fylt med nyvunnet håp og tillit, takket være Lars og vennene hans.En: Oslo, this summer, now seemed quiet but filled with newfound hope and trust, thanks to Lars and his friends. Vocabulary Words:shadows: skyggerneighborhood: nabolagetfear: fryktdisappeared: forsvunnettrace: spornagged: kløddecurious: nysgjerrigcoincidences: tilfeldigheteramiss: ikke stemtedeterminedly: bestemtporch: verandaunease: uroundeniable: ikke til å overseinvestigating: undersøkeabandoned: forlatteeager: ivrigflashlights: lommelyktermenacing: truendecreak: knirkclues: sporscattered: spredtoddly: rartevidence: beviseneinitial: førsteillegal: ulovligeauthorities: myndigheteneperseverance: utholdenhetearned: vantrespect: respektentrust: tillit

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sibling Style Secrets: A Fashion Makeover in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: På en lys sommerdag i Oslo, hvor solen skinte over Karl Johans gate, var lufta fylt med liv og latter.En: On a bright summer day in Oslo, where the sun shone over Karl Johans gate, the air was filled with life and laughter.No: Blomsterkasser hang i full blomst langs butikkfrontene, og folk nøt is mens de spaserte på de travle gatene.En: Flower boxes hung in full bloom along the storefronts, and people enjoyed ice cream as they strolled on the busy streets.No: Sander og Lina, søsken med motsatte personligheter, skilte seg litt ut i mengden.En: Sander and Lina, siblings with opposite personalities, stood out a bit in the crowd.No: De hadde en plan denne dagen.En: They had a plan for the day.No: Sander, med sitt avslappede vesen og klær som gjenspeilte hans komfortsøken, så motvillig ut til å være der.En: Sander, with his laid-back demeanor and clothes reflecting his comfort-seeking nature, seemed reluctantly present.No: Han likte ikke store folkemengder, og shoppingen var ikke hans sterke side.En: He didn't like large crowds, and shopping was not his strong suit.No: Men Lina, hans entusiastiske og energiske lillesøster, hadde bestemt seg.En: But Lina, his enthusiastic and energetic little sister, had made up her mind.No: Hun skulle hjelpe Sander med å finne nye klær til et viktig jobbintervju.En: She was going to help Sander find new clothes for an important job interview.No: "Kom igjen, Sander," sa Lina med et smil.En: "Come on, Sander," said Lina with a smile.No: "Du trenger bare noen få stilige antrekk. Det vil hjelpe deg med å gjøre et godt inntrykk."En: "You just need a few stylish outfits. It will help you make a good impression."No: Sander sukket. "Jeg liker ikke shoppingsentre. For mange mennesker. For mange klær."En: Sander sighed. "I don't like shopping centers. Too many people. Too many clothes."No: Lina tenkte raskt. Hun visste at det var mange små butikker i nærheten som var litt roligere.En: Lina thought quickly. She knew there were many small shops nearby that were a bit quieter.No: "Vi kan gå til en liten butikk borti vegen. Jeg tror du vil like det bedre der."En: "We can go to a small shop down the road. I think you'll like it better there."No: De gikk bortover en sjarmerende gate der folk satt og drakk kaffe på små, koselige kafeer.En: They walked down a charming street where people sat drinking coffee at small, cozy cafes.No: De gikk inn i en liten, stilfull butikk.En: They entered a small, stylish shop.No: Det var roligere der, og Sander pustet lettere ut.En: It was quieter there, and Sander breathed a little easier.No: Butikkvinduene glitret med sesongens mote i varme farger, og lukten av nyvasket bomull fylte luften.En: The store windows glittered with the season's fashion in warm colors, and the smell of freshly washed cotton filled the air.No: Lina så seg rundt. Hun plukket ut en enkel, men elegant, lys skjorte og ga den til Sander.En: Lina looked around. She picked out a simple, but elegant, light shirt and handed it to Sander.No: "Prøv denne," insisterte hun.En: "Try this on," she insisted.No: Sander rynket nesen.En: Sander wrinkled his nose.No: "Jeg vet ikke om dette er min stil..." Men han visste at Lina bare prøvde å hjelpe.En: "I don't know if this is my style..." But he knew that Lina was just trying to help.No: Med et oppgitt blikk gikk han mot prøverommet.En: With a resigned look, he headed towards the fitting room.No: Noen minutter senere kom han ut, litt motvillig.En: A few minutes later he came out, a bit reluctantly.No: Skjorten satt overraskende godt, og fargen fremhevet øynene hans.En: The shirt fit surprisingly well, and the color highlighted his eyes.No: Til sin egen overraskelse kjente han en liten følelse av tilfredsstillelse.En: To his own surprise, he felt a small sense of satisfaction.No: Lina klappet entusiastisk. "Se, jeg sa jo at den ville se bra ut på deg!"En: Lina clapped enthusiastically. "See, I told you it would look good on you!"No: Sander så på seg selv i speilet og nikket langsomt.En: Sander looked at himself in the mirror and nodded slowly.No: "Jeg må innrømme, den er faktisk ikke så verst."En: "I have to admit, it's actually not too bad."No: Da de forlot butikken med en pose i hånda, takket Sander sin søster.En: As they left the store with a bag in hand, Sander thanked his sister.No: "Jeg er glad du insisterte. Kanskje jeg bør begynne å tenke mer på hvordan jeg kler meg."En: "I'm glad you insisted. Maybe I should start thinking more about how I dress."No: "Ja, litt innsats kan gjøre en stor forskjell," svarte Lina med et stort smil.En: "Yes, a little effort can make a big difference," replied Lina with a big smile.No: Denne dagen hadde ikke bare resultert i en ny skjorte, men også en ny erkjennelse for Sander.En: This day hadn't just resulted in a new shirt, but also a new realization for Sander.No: Han lærte å sette pris på hvordan klær kunne påvirke hvordan man følte og presenterte seg, spesielt når viktige dager nærmet seg.En: He learned to appreciate how clothes could affect how one felt and presented oneself, especially when important days approached.No: Med et nytt perspektiv på mote forlot Sander og Lina den travle gaten, klare for flere solfylte dager i Oslo.En: With a new perspective on fashion, Sander and Lina left the bustling street, ready for more sunny days in Oslo. Vocabulary Words:bright: lyslaughter: latterpersonalities: personligheterreluctantly: motvilligdemeanor: vesencomfort-seeking: komfortsøkenenthusiastic: entusiastiskeenergetic: energiskestylish: stiligecrowds: folkemengderquiet: roligerecozy: koseligeglittered: glitretseason's: sesongensfashion: motefreshly washed: nyvasketcotton: bomullelegant: elegantnodded: nikketeffort: innsatsappreciate: sette pris påaffect: påvirkepresented: presenterterealization: erkjennelsebusy: travleperspective: perspektivimportant: viktiginterview: intervjushining: skinteeffort: innsats

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Serendipity in Vigeland: The Artist and the Muse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Solen skinte sterk over Vigeland Park i Oslo.En: The sun shone brightly over Vigeland Park in Oslo.No: Turister fylte parken, beundret de majestetiske skulpturene.En: Tourists filled the park, admiring the majestic sculptures.No: Det var sommer, og friskheten av dagen bar med seg et løfte om noe spesielt.En: It was summer, and the freshness of the day carried with it a promise of something special.No: Midt i folkemengden sto Magnus.En: In the middle of the crowd stood Magnus.No: En ung kunstner med en ryggsekk full av drømmer og usynlige byrder.En: A young artist with a backpack full of dreams and invisible burdens.No: Han hadde nettopp fullført kunstskolen og famlet etter en plass å høre hjemme i kunstverdenen.En: He had just completed art school and was fumbling for a place to belong in the art world.No: Men frykt for ikke å være bra nok, plagde ham.En: But the fear of not being good enough plagued him.No: På den andre siden av parken gikk Astrid.En: On the other side of the park walked Astrid.No: Med et skarpt blikk og lang erfaring, prøvde hun å finne noe som kunne røre henne.En: With a sharp eye and long experience, she tried to find something that could move her.No: Hun hadde sett mye kunst, men lengtet etter noe som kunne overraske og inspirere.En: She had seen a lot of art but longed for something that could surprise and inspire.No: Deres veier krysset tilfeldig foran Vigelands mest berømte skulpturer.En: Their paths crossed by chance in front of Vigeland's most famous sculptures.No: Magnus så henne straks.En: Magnus saw her immediately.No: Hun representerte alt han ønsket og fryktet.En: She represented everything he wanted and feared.No: Astrid satt stille på en benk, noterte i en liten bok.En: Astrid sat quietly on a bench, noting in a small book.No: Magnus kjente nervøsiteten snike seg innpå, men bestemte seg for å nærme seg.En: Magnus felt the nervousness creeping up but decided to approach her.No: "Unnskyld," sa Magnus forsiktig.En: "Excuse me," said Magnus cautiously.No: "Jeg er kunstner.En: "I am an artist.No: Kan jeg få din ærlige mening om mine arbeider?En: May I get your honest opinion on my works?"No: "Astrids øyne smalnet litt mens hun betraktet ham.En: Astrid's eyes narrowed a bit as she regarded him.No: Hun hadde sett mange unge kunstnere komme og gå.En: She had seen many young artists come and go.No: For mye etterligning, tenkte hun ofte.En: Too much imitation, she often thought.No: Men det var noe i Magnus' holdning som pirret nysgjerrigheten hennes.En: But there was something in Magnus' manner that piqued her curiosity.No: Magnus strakte ut en mappe.En: Magnus extended a portfolio.No: Astrid tok den nølende.En: Astrid took it hesitantly.No: Hun begynte å bla gjennom tegningene.En: She began to flip through the drawings.No: Hendes ansikt var alvorlig.En: Her face was serious.No: "Du har talent, uten tvil," startet Astrid.En: "You have talent, without a doubt," started Astrid.No: "Men hva er nytt her?En: "But what is new here?No: Hva er ditt?En: What is yours?No: Jeg ser påvirkningene, men hvor er Magnus?En: I see the influences, but where is Magnus?"No: "Magnus kjente stikket av kritikken men innså at spørsmålet var ekte.En: Magnus felt the sting of the criticism but realized the question was genuine.No: "Jeg vet det ikke fullt ut," svarte han ærlig.En: "I don't fully know yet," he replied honestly.No: "Jeg søker fortsatt.En: "I am still searching."No: "Astrid smilte svakt, en forståelse i blikket.En: Astrid smiled faintly, an understanding in her gaze.No: "Fortsett å søke, Magnus.En: "Keep searching, Magnus.No: Vær modig.En: Be brave.No: Kunst krever mot og sårbarhet.En: Art requires courage and vulnerability."No: "De snakket lenge om inspirasjon, lidenskap, og hva det betydde å virkelig skape.En: They talked for a long time about inspiration, passion, and what it means to truly create.No: Da de til slutt skiltes, var det som å ha gått en ny sti.En: When they eventually parted, it was as if they had walked a new path.No: Magnus så verden med nye øyne, og Astrid kjente en gnist av håp for en ny generasjon kunstnere.En: Magnus saw the world with new eyes, and Astrid felt a spark of hope for a new generation of artists.No: Magnus gikk videre med en nyvunnet selvtillit, klar til å ta utfordringer.En: Magnus moved on with newfound confidence, ready to face challenges.No: Astrid spaserte rolig videre, hennes hjerte lettet av muligheten hun hadde funnet.En: Astrid strolled on calmly, her heart lightened by the possibility she had found.No: Begge med en respekt for kunsten og hverandre.En: Both with a respect for art and each other.No: I Vigeland Park, blant de tidløse skulpturene, hadde de begge funnet noe ingen av dem hadde sett komme.En: In Vigeland Park, among the timeless sculptures, they had both found something neither of them had seen coming. Vocabulary Words:shone: skintemajestic: majestetiskefreshness: friskhetenburdens: byrderplagued: plagdesharp: skarptlonging: lengtetpiqued: pirretcuriosity: nysgjerrighetenhesitantly: nølendestung: stikketgenuine: ektespark: gnistconfidence: selvtillittimeless: tidløsecrossed: kryssetcautiously: forsiktigadmiring: beundretinfluences: påvirkningeneinvisible: usynligefumbled: famletapproach: nærme segregarded: betraktetserious: alvorligcourage: motvulnerability: sårbarhetstrolled: spasertelightened: lettetrespect: respektinstantly: straks

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Folklore & Friendship: Discovering Oslo's Hidden Legends Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Lars gikk sakte gjennom biblioteksentréen og lot blikket gli over de høye bokhyllene.En: Lars walked slowly through the library entrance and let his gaze sweep over the tall bookshelves.No: Det var en varm sommerdag i Oslo, og solen flommet gjennom de store vinduene i det offentlige biblioteket.En: It was a warm summer day in Oslo, and the sun streamed through the large windows of the public library.No: Han hadde alltid funnet ro her, spesielt i folkloreavdelingen, hvor de gamle historiene fra norsk kultur hvisket hemmeligheter.En: He had always found peace here, especially in the folklore section, where the old stories from Norwegian culture whispered secrets.No: Han så etter et spesifikt bind om norske folkeeventyr, men fant bare tomme plasser på hyllen.En: He was looking for a specific volume on Norwegian folktales but found only empty spaces on the shelf.No: Akkurat da strakte en annen hånd seg etter samme sted.En: Just then, another hand reached for the same spot.No: Det var Sigrid, med et smil om munnen og øyne fulle av nysgjerrighet.En: It was Sigrid, with a smile on her lips and eyes full of curiosity.No: "Hei," sa hun, "ser ut som vi har samme smak.En: "Hi," she said, "looks like we have the same taste."No: "Lars ble litt rød i ansiktet, men smilte tilbake.En: Lars blushed a little but smiled back.No: "Ja, jeg leter etter en gammel bok om norsk folklore.En: "Yes, I'm looking for an old book on Norwegian folklore.No: De er fascinerende.En: They are fascinating."No: "Sigrid lo, "Jeg også.En: Sigrid laughed, "Me too.No: Jeg jobber med et nytt prosjekt, og trengte litt inspirasjon.En: I'm working on a new project and needed some inspiration."No: "Kjell, bibliotekaren, kom bort med et vennlig smil.En: Kjell, the librarian, came over with a friendly smile.No: "Ser ut som dere begge vil ha denne boka," sa han og pekte på dataskjermen sin.En: "Looks like you both want this book," he said pointing to his computer screen.No: "Den er på vei tilbake fra en annen filial.En: "It's on its way back from another branch."No: "Lars tok et dypt pust og bestemte seg for å risikere å bli kjent med Sigrid.En: Lars took a deep breath and decided to take the risk of getting to know Sigrid.No: "Kanskje vi kan slå oss sammen og utforske flere steder rundt Oslo?En: "Maybe we could team up and explore more places around Oslo?No: Det er mange museer og slott hvor de gamle tradisjonene lever videre.En: There are many museums and castles where the old traditions live on."No: "Sigrid nikket begeistret.En: Sigrid nodded enthusiastically.No: "Det høres fantastisk ut!En: "That sounds fantastic!No: Kanskje begynner vi med Norsk Folkemuseum?En: Maybe we start with the Norsk Folkemuseum?"No: "Flere sommerdager gikk mens Lars og Sigrid utforsket Oslo sammen.En: Several summer days passed as Lars and Sigrid explored Oslo together.No: De delte historier og lo av gamle sagn.En: They shared stories and laughed over old legends.No: Lars begynte å merke at han ikke lenger var så sjenert.En: Lars began to notice that he was no longer so shy.No: Han åpnet seg sakte opp til verden, og følte spenningen for norsk kultur igjen.En: He slowly opened up to the world and felt the excitement for Norwegian culture again.No: En dag da solen sto høyt på himmelen, satt de sammen på en benk i museumshagen.En: One day, as the sun stood high in the sky, they sat together on a bench in the museum garden.No: Lars så over mot Sigrid og tenkte hvor mye livet hans hadde endret seg.En: Lars looked over at Sigrid and thought about how much his life had changed.No: "Jeg har aldri følt meg mer knyttet til min arv," sa Lars stille.En: "I have never felt more connected to my heritage," Lars said quietly.No: Sigrid smilte varmt, "Og jeg har funnet all inspirasjonen jeg trengte.En: Sigrid smiled warmly, "And I've found all the inspiration I needed.No: Takk for at du viste meg denne verdenen.En: Thank you for showing me this world."No: "De bestemte seg for å fortsette møtene sine, for å oppdage mer om hverandres verdener gjennom historiene som bandt dem sammen.En: They decided to continue their meetings, to discover more about each other's worlds through the stories that bound them together.No: Lars hadde funnet mer enn bare en gammel bok.En: Lars had found more than just an old book.No: Han hadde funnet en venn og en lidenskap som brakte nytt liv til hans ellers stille tilværelse.En: He had found a friend and a passion that brought new life to his otherwise quiet existence. Vocabulary Words:gaze: blikketsweep: glifolklore: folklorevolume: bindfolktales: folkeeventyrcuriosity: nysgjerrighetblushed: ble rødfascinating: fascinerendeinspiration: inspirasjonlibrarian: bibliotekarenteam up: slå oss sammenenthusiastically: begeistretmuseums: museercastles: slottlegends: sagnshy: sjenertexcitement: spenningheritage: arvexplore: utforskediscover: oppdageexistence: tilværelseentrance: entréenwhispered: hvisketbranch: filialdecided: bestemte segbound: bandtbenëful: velsignelsequiet: stilleotherwise: ellersdestination: mål

This is the third podcast this week focusing on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. We will be dropping a fourth tomorrow - and interview with the amazing Andrew Fox. And then might catch our breath for a day or two. But as a senior Israeli foreign affairs official commented tonight during a television interview, Israel is dealing with a “diplomatic tsunami.” He has never seen anything like it. In decades. And the reason for this surge in international pressure? The humanitarian crisis in Gaza.There's no question that Israel has managed this crisis disastrously. But what Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib‒a native son of Gaza‒understands is that Hamas bears primary responsibility for this disaster. The terror group ruling the Strip has long used food as a control method over the population. And Hamas does not care. At all. About the welfare of its people. If it did they would have negotiated a ceasefire by now. Hamas cares about one thing. Staying in power. And to do that, they must keep the hostages captive… and control their own people mercilessly.Ahmed and I get into the complex reality on the ground that led to and perpetuates this crisis. There are no angels. But there are devils.Food, in the Gaza Strip, is power. And Hamas will fight to the bitter end to control access to food. No matter the toll it takes on Palestinian civilians.Another fascinating conversation with Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib. It's complicated.Show your support for STL at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivState of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Podcast Notes I have included links and texts here to three of Alkhatib's recent posts on X that are brilliant. Read them. They are enlightening and he is a very clear-eyed analyst. If an Israeli wrote these they'd be dismissed. But from Alkhatib, they carry weight and credibility. I think they are remarkable.Guest bioAhmed Fouad Alkhatib leads Realign For Palestine, a groundbreaking new project at the Atlantic Council. This project challenges entrenched narratives in the Israel-Palestine discourse and develops a new policy framework for rejuvenated pro-Palestine advocacy. Realign For Palestine aims to cultivate a new generation of Palestinian voices committed to a two-nation solution, nonviolence, and radical pragmatism.Alkhatib serves as a resident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's Middle East Programs, where he writes extensively on Gaza's political and humanitarian affairs, is an outspoken critic of Hamas, and a promoter of a radically pragmatic approach to peace and Palestinian statehood as the only path forward between Palestinians and Israelis. His writing and opinions have been published and featured across the US, Israeli, and international press, and his views are prominently featured across social media platforms, with his accounts that have tens of thousands of engaged followers.Alkhatib holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's in intelligence and national security studies. He grew up in Gaza City and left Gaza in 2005 to attend college in the United States as an exchange student. Much of Ahmed's experience is influenced by having grown up in Gaza during the Oslo peace process, and the difficulties resulting from Oslo's failure, and the rise of Hamas and Islamism in Gaza.Following the deadly October 7 massacre, Alkhatib's life was deeply impacted when three different airstrikes killed 33 of his immediate and extended family members. Still, he has made a deliberate choice to be part of breaking the cycle of dehumanization and defying the cycle of hatred, incitement, violence, and revenge. In his presentations to students, policymakers, and thought leaders, Alkhatib exemplifies how others can exercise individual responsibility, spread empathy, and engage peacefully in the often-divisive Israel and Palestine discourse.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Sigrid's Renaissance: Rediscovering Art and Self in Oslo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Sigrid satt på en benk i Vigelandsparken.En: Sigrid sat on a bench in Vigelandsparken.No: Solen skinte ned på de imponerende skulpturene av Gustav Vigeland.En: The sun shone down on the impressive sculptures of Gustav Vigeland.No: Parken var full av mennesker, smilende familier og ivrige turister.En: The park was full of people, smiling families, and eager tourists.No: Sigrid trakk pusten dypt, lukket øynene og lot seg fylle av inspirasjon.En: Sigrid took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and let herself be filled with inspiration.No: Det hadde vært en lang tid borte fra jobb for Sigrid.En: It had been a long time away from work for Sigrid.No: Personlige grunner hadde ført til hennes fravær.En: Personal reasons had led to her absence.No: Nå skulle hun tilbake som kunstner.En: Now she was returning as an artist.No: Det var sommer, og Oslo var vakker.En: It was summer, and Oslo was beautiful.No: Men Sigrid var bekymret.En: But Sigrid was worried.No: Hva hadde hun gått glipp av mens hun var borte?En: What had she missed while she was away?No: Ville hun klare å finne sin plass igjen?En: Would she be able to find her place again?No: Leif, hennes kollega, hadde vært en stor støtte.En: Leif, her colleague, had been a great support.No: Han var flink, praktisk, og alltid klar til å hjelpe.En: He was skilled, practical, and always ready to help.No: "Ikke tenk for mye, Sigrid," sa Leif med et smil.En: "Don't think too much, Sigrid," said Leif with a smile.No: "Det er godt å ha deg tilbake.En: "It's good to have you back.No: Vi trenger din kreative synsvinkel.En: We need your creative perspective."No: "Sigrid nikket, men følelsen av uro forsvant ikke.En: Sigrid nodded, but the feeling of unease didn't go away.No: Hun hørte på Leif mens de gikk gjennom parken, blant de mange bronse- og granittfigurene.En: She listened to Leif as they walked through the park, among the many bronze and granite figures.No: Sammen diskuterte de detaljene om det nye prosjektet.En: Together they discussed the details of the new project.No: Tilbake på kontoret følte Sigrid seg som ny.En: Back at the office, Sigrid felt like new.No: Alt virket annerledes.En: Everything seemed different.No: Nye systemer, nye ansikter.En: New systems, new faces.No: Hun følte seg som en fremmed.En: She felt like a stranger.No: Leif la merke til hennes ubehag.En: Leif noticed her discomfort.No: Han foreslo at de skulle ta en pause i parken for å samle tankene.En: He suggested they take a break in the park to gather their thoughts.No: "Hva om du deler dine tanker med meg?En: "What if you share your thoughts with me?"No: " spurte Leif vennlig.En: asked Leif kindly.No: Sigrid nølte først, men hun visste hun trengte hjelp.En: Sigrid hesitated at first, but she knew she needed help.No: Sammen gikk de tilbake til Vigelandsparken, der tryggheten alltid ventet mellom trærne og statuene.En: Together they went back to Vigelandsparken, where safety always awaited between the trees and statues.No: Sigrid tok mot til seg og begynte å snakke om sine bekymringer.En: Sigrid gathered her courage and began to talk about her concerns.No: "Jeg er redd jeg har mistet det jeg hadde.En: "I'm afraid I've lost what I had.No: At jeg ikke lenger kan gi det samme som før.En: That I can no longer give what I used to."No: "Leif lyttet nøye.En: Leif listened carefully.No: "Din styrke har alltid vært din ærlighet og kreativitet.En: "Your strength has always been your honesty and creativity.No: Start der.En: Start there."No: "Dagen kom for prosjektpresentasjonen.En: The day came for the project presentation.No: Sigrid sto foran teamet.En: Sigrid stood in front of the team.No: Nervene knøt seg i magen hennes.En: Her nerves knotted in her stomach.No: Hun kunne enten bidra eller la tvilen ta over.En: She could either contribute or let the doubt take over.No: Leif ga henne et lite nikk, og hun bestemte seg for å snakke.En: Leif gave her a small nod, and she decided to speak.No: Ideene hennes fløt, og hun la frem sitt unike perspektiv med selvtillit.En: Her ideas flowed, and she presented her unique perspective with confidence.No: Teamet lyttet, nikket, og motet hennes vokste for hvert ord.En: The team listened, nodded, and her courage grew with every word.No: Da hun var ferdig, var responsen begeistret.En: When she finished, the response was enthusiastic.No: Leif klappet stolt.En: Leif clapped proudly.No: På vei ut av møtet takket hun Leif.En: On the way out of the meeting, she thanked Leif.No: "Du hjalp meg å finne min plass igjen.En: "You helped me find my place again."No: ""Du fant den selv," svarte Leif, med et smil som ikke kunne skjule stoltheten over hans kollega og venn.En: "You found it yourself," Leif replied, with a smile that could not hide the pride over his colleague and friend.No: Nå, stående i Vigelandsparken, følte Sigrid seg hel igjen.En: Now, standing in Vigelandsparken, Sigrid felt whole again.No: Hun hadde overvunnet frykten.En: She had overcome the fear.No: Midt i de storslåtte skulpturene som alltid hadde inspirert henne, visste hun at hun hørte hjemme der hun alltid hadde vært destinert: som en kunstner med en klar stemme.En: In the midst of the magnificent sculptures that had always inspired her, she knew she belonged where she had always been destined: as an artist with a clear voice. Vocabulary Words:bench: benkimpressive: imponerendesculptures: skulptureneeager: ivrigeabsence: fraværcolleague: kollegaunease: urodiscomfort: ubehaggather: samlecourage: motconcerns: bekymringerstrength: styrkehonesty: ærlighetperspective: synsvinkelnerves: nerverknotted: knøtdoubt: tvilenunique: unikeconfidence: selvtillitenthusiastic: begeistretproudly: stoltovercome: overvunnetmagnificent: storslåttedestined: destinertartist: kunstnervision: perspektivinhabitant: innbyggerrecognition: anerkjennelsepresentation: presentasjonfigures: figurene

The idea might seem like something out of a fantasy, but “Foreign Accent Syndrome” is a genuine, albeit very rare, neurological condition! It sees a person begin to speak with an accent different to the one they had prior to having a stroke; one which makes them sound like they come from an entirely different country! Since the first case was discovered in France in 1907, there have only been about 100 documented cases worldwide, according to the Cleveland Clinic. But certain cases have attracted the attention of the media and scientific researchers alike. One dates back to 1941 in Oslo, Norway, during a period of German occupation.  What is the foreign accent syndrom? What exactly happens in the brain in such cases? How serious can the syndrome be? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠How to spot, prevent and treat heatstroke ?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What are the strangest reactions caused by an orgasm?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I learn 1000 words in a new language?⁠⁠ A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 10/1/2025 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can industry close the screening gap in breast cancer? Find out in this episode, where Dr Joana Reis, Medical Affairs Breast Lead, Radiology, Bayer, explores some of the most significant challenges and opportunities in imaging today. Together, Jade and Joana discuss her initial interest in a career in radiology, the pivotal role of professional societies in accelerating innovation, how AI is shaping the future of the field and much more. A little more on EMJ GOLD's guest… Dr Joana Reis was appointed Medical Affairs Breast Lead for radiology at Bayer in January of 2025. Before this, she was the Medical Affairs Lead for digital radiology at the company, where she developed strategies focusing on AI applications in imaging. Before joining Bayer, Joana worked as a Senior Consultant Breast Radiologist at Akershus University Hospital in Oslo, Norway.

Peut-on s'expatrier sans prendre l'avion ?Séverine, 27 ans, consultante en environnement, a fait ce pari. Installée à Oslo, en Norvège, elle nous raconte comment elle a bâti son projet de vie à l'étranger en accord avec ses convictions écologiques.Dans cet épisode, elle partage :son cheminement personnel vers une conscience écologique plus forte,pourquoi elle a décidé de ne plus prendre l'avion, même pour rentrer voir ses proches,comment elle a sélectionné son pays d'accueil en fonction de critères environnementaux,les surprises à son arrivée en Norvège (spoiler : tout n'est pas aussi "vert" qu'on l'imagine),et comment elle vit aujourd'hui une expatriation sobre, engagée, mais jamais moralisatrice.Un échange inspirant, loin des injonctions, pour repenser la mobilité, le voyage, l'expatriation… et notre rapport au monde.À écouter si tu te demandes comment concilier envie d'ailleurs et engagement écologique.Les sites et références dont on parle dans l'épisode sont les suivants :Faire des itinéraires en train : https://www.mollow.eu/Faire le challenge écologique : https://mapetiteplanete.org/ (D'ailleurs Séverine va animer une fresque du climat pour nous auditeurs du podcast en septembre ... STAY TUNED!)La paternité en Norvège : https://barbapapa.blog/category/le-livre/Une enfance en nORd : https://www.marabout.com/livre/une-enfance-en-nord-9782501173704/Calculez votre empreinte carbone : Nos gestes climat www.nosgestesclimat.frMy CO2 : myco2.comADEME : https://academie.ademe.fr/ressource/simulateur-nos-gestes-climat-decouvrez-votre-empreinte-carbone/French Expat est un podcast de French Morning qui raconte les parcours de vie des Français établis hors de France. Retrouvez-le sur toutes les plateformes d'écoute : Spotify, Apple Podcast, Deezer, Google Podcast, Podcast Addict, Amazon Music. Cet épisode est raconté, produit et réalisé par Anne-Fleur Andrle, habillé et mixé par Alice Krief. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Episode #369: “I promised Aung San Suu Kyi and committed myself to work for democracy and human rights in the country as long as necessary. And still it is necessary!” So says Kjell Magne Bondevik, former Prime Minister of Norway and a longtime supporter of Myanmar's democratic struggle. In this conversation, he reflects on his decades of advocacy for Myanmar, from a surreptitious 1997 visit to Yangon where he first met Suu Kyi, to his post-retirement work at the Oslo Center, which he co-founded to support democratic institutions globally. Bondevik describes Norway's strategy toward Myanmar as one of principled engagement: opposing the junta while supporting civil society and political parties. Though optimistic during Myanmar's tentative liberalization in the 2010s, he now concedes that Norway and others may have placed too much faith in the reform of Myanmar's transition period. The military's lurking presence was underestimated, ultimately culminating in the 2021 coup. Acknowledging the diplomatic dilemma around formally recognizing the National Unity Government, Bondevik calls for coordinated global action, combining pressure on the military with support for the democracy movement. He critiques ASEAN's passivity and highlights China's dual role—economically empowering the junta and holding sway over ethnic armed groups—as a major obstacle to international leverage. Yet he remains hopeful, urging Norway and others to sustain diplomatic efforts and keep Myanmar on the global agenda. “It's very easy to be pessimistic and to give up… but we know from history that it's possible to change the situation.”

The next stop on our trip, and I can already tell it's a good one.

"I want to take you to Canaan, where we met a striking young man with a coat of many colours and a head full of dreams..." Maybe you know the story of Joseph and his multicoloured coat from the Book of Genesis, or maybe you know it from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical... but you've never heard the story told like this! The Amelia Project is a production of Imploding Fictions. This episode featured Alan Burgon as The Interviewer, Hemi Yeroham as Kozlowski, Peter Wicks as Joseph, Torgny G Aandraa as Cole, Benjamin Noble as Haines, Erin King as Mia, Jordan Cobb as Jackie, Julia C. Thorne as Alvina, Philip Thorne as Mr. Boardman, Josh Callahan as Matthias and introducing Rose Thorne as the young Cole. The episode was written and edited by Philip Thorne, with direction by Philip Thorne and Oystein Brager, story editing by Oystein Brager, sound design by Alexander Danner, music by Fredrik Baden, graphic design by Anders Pedersen and production assistance by Maty Parzival. Thanks to Chris Pepper for providing inspiration. The episode was recorded at Theme Studio in London and Nitro Studio in Oslo. Website: https://ameliapodcast.com/  Transcripts: https://ameliapodcast.com/season-5  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ameliapodcast Donations: https://ameliapodcast.com/support Merch: https://ameliapodcast.dashery.com/  Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theameliaproject.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ameliapodcast/ Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/ameliapodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: The Oslo Museum Heist: Mystery of the Missing Viking Sword Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-07-23-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Om sommeren, når solen står høyt over Oslo, endrer Vikingeskipmuseet seg til en opplyst skattkiste.En: In the summer, when the sun stands high over Oslo, the Vikingeskipmuseet transforms into an illuminated treasure chest.No: Lysstråler faller gjennom takvinduene og bringer liv til de gamle skipene, som står der som voktere av historien.En: Beams of light fall through the ceiling windows, bringing life to the ancient ships, which stand there as guardians of history.No: Turister vandrer nysgjerrig fra skip til skip, mens lukten av gammelt tre og pergament fyller luften.En: Tourists curiously wander from ship to ship, while the scent of old wood and parchment fills the air.No: Men denne sommeren hviler en skygge over museet.En: But this summer, a shadow rests over the museum.No: Et nytt vikingsverd, et stykke betydelig verdi og historie, har forsvunnet fra utstillingen.En: A new Viking sword, a piece of significant value and history, has disappeared from the exhibition.No: Astrid står ved den store inngangsdøren, blikket hviler på de gamle plakatene med bilder av vikingskipene.En: Astrid stands by the large entrance door, her gaze resting on the old posters with pictures of the Viking ships.No: Hun er museumets kurator, kjent for sin nøyaktighet og dype kjærlighet til vikinghistorie.En: She is the museum's curator, known for her precision and deep love for Viking history.No: Men nå står hennes og museets omdømme på spill.En: But now her and the museum's reputation is at stake.No: "Hvis vi ikke finner sverdet, vil det være en skam," tenker hun.En: "If we don't find the sword, it will be a disgrace," she thinks.No: Med en følelse av panikk bestemmer hun seg for å ta saken i egne hender.En: With a feeling of panic, she decides to take matters into her own hands.No: Henrik, en privatetterforsker med et rykte for å løse mysterier, står ved siden av henne.En: Henrik, a private detective with a reputation for solving mysteries, stands beside her.No: Han har en nuværende eleganse, og en nysgjerrig gnist i øynene.En: He carries an air of elegance and a curious spark in his eyes.No: "Jeg er her for å hjelpe, Astrid," sier han, og legger til, "en god utfordring liker jeg godt.En: "I'm here to help, Astrid," he says, adding, "I love a good challenge."No: "Astrid nikker, litt skeptisk til Henrik.En: Astrid nods, slightly skeptical of Henrik.No: "Vi trenger dine ferdigheter, Henrik.En: "We need your skills, Henrik.No: Men vi kan ikke gjøre dette alene.En: But we cannot do this alone."No: " Deres samtale blir avbrutt av Sofia, den unge, entusiastiske arkeologi-internen som ser opp til Astrid og alltid er klar for et eventyr.En: Their conversation is interrupted by Sofia, the young, enthusiastic archaeology intern who looks up to Astrid and is always ready for an adventure.No: Da Astrid følte seg usikker på menneskene rundt seg, holder hun Sofia på armlengdes avstand, usikker på hvem hun kan stole på.En: When Astrid felt uncertain about the people around her, she keeps Sofia at arm's length, unsure of whom she can trust.No: Til tross for dette, involverer hun Sofia diskret.En: Despite this, she discreetly involves Sofia.No: "Sofia, hjelp oss med gåtene i arkivet.En: "Sofia, help us with the riddles in the archive.No: Men ikke si noe til noen andre," sier Astrid.En: But don't say anything to anyone else," says Astrid.No: Etter noen dager med leting, avslører en bok i museets støvete arkiver et kart over bortgjemte passasjer.En: After a few days of searching, a book in the museum's dusty archives reveals a map of hidden passages.No: Sammen, griper de sjansen og følger kartet gjennom de trange gangene og hemmelige dører.En: Together, they seize the opportunity and follow the map through the narrow corridors and secret doors.No: I en bortgjemt del av museet, bak en umerket dør, oppdager de noe overraskende: det savnede sverdet, skjult i lys syn.En: In a secluded part of the museum, behind an unmarked door, they discover something surprising: the missing sword, hidden in plain sight.No: Det var blitt plassert der av en misunnelig kollega som ønsket å skjemme ut utstillingen.En: It had been placed there by a jealous colleague who wanted to disgrace the exhibition.No: "Sannheten kommer alltid frem," sier Henrik triumferende, mens Sofia puster lettet ut.En: "The truth always comes out," says Henrik triumphantly, as Sofia breathes a sigh of relief.No: Astrid ser nå klarere, bevisst på at tillit kan bygges og samarbeid kan føre til suksess.En: Astrid now sees more clearly, aware that trust can be built and collaboration can lead to success.No: De returnerer sverdet til sin rette plass, og utstillingen skinner igjen i ny stolthet.En: They return the sword to its rightful place, and the exhibition shines once more with new pride.No: Astrid ser rundt på Henrik og Sofia, for første gang i lang tid føler hun seg verdsatt og forstått.En: Astrid looks around at Henrik and Sofia, for the first time in a long time, she feels appreciated and understood.No: Hun smiler, klar over at hun ikke lenger står alene i møte med utfordringer.En: She smiles, aware that she no longer stands alone in facing challenges.No: Historien om det forsvunne sverdet vil lyde som en legende blant museumets vegger, og Astrids tro på samarbeid vil vokse ide seg som et nyvokst tre.En: The story of the missing sword will echo as a legend among the museum's walls, and Astrid's belief in collaboration will grow within her like a newly sprouted tree.No: Historien, som en ekte vikingesaga, får en avslutning med mot, vennskap og tillit.En: The story, like a true Viking saga, reaches an end with courage, friendship, and trust. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: opplysttreasure: skattguardian: vokterscent: luktparchment: pergamentdisgrace: skamcurator: kuratorreputation: omdømmestake: spillpanic: panikkelegance: eleganseskeptical: skeptiskenthusiastic: entusiastiskintern: internadventure: eventyruncertain: usikkerdiscreetly: diskretriddle: gåtearchive: arkivsecluded: bortgjemtpassage: passasjejealous: misunneligtriumphantly: triumferendecollaboration: samarbeidchallenge: utfordringecho: lydenewly sprouted: nyvokstsaga: sagacourage: motfriendship: vennskap

Today on the sauna bench, we head to Oslo, Norway, and visit with the folks at Oslo Badstuforening, (Oslo Sauna Association). This is my second trip to Norway in as many years. They say that you never step into the same river twice, and I'll contend that we never sit on the same sauna bench twice. For last year, I took many saunas in the Oslo Harbour, as well as published a Sauna Talk with the Oslo Sauna Association team – and you can listen to that episode which is #99. And this year, I get right back into the Oslo sauna spirit, yet with more focus on the “behind the scenes” history, construction, operation, and warm hearted people who make it all happen. Because frankly, I'm overwhelmed with the Badstu Boom, as it's called. I really dig the Norwegians! The Norwegians They have sauna (badstu) deep in their Viking history. They approach it width depth and culture like the Finns, but with the open minded collaborative artful attention and appreciation of the Brits. AND without the capitalistic franchise money to be made CEO Instagramification land grab of many Americans. Take this Sauna Talk as example. Main guests on this show are Ragna, Secretary General, Oslo Badstuforening. And Aslak, who also has an official sounding title at Oslo Badstuforening, along the lines of “chief operations manager” which could mean loading firewood in the morning and replacing a burned out stove in the afternoon. A few different countries And we get to sauna serendipity also, as Hannah Mary Goodland joins us from Haar Sauna which is located way up north in the British Isles. Haar Sauna is the first mobile sauna in Scotland. Hannah Mary is also in Oslo and so what better than a bunch of sauna business folks from different a few different countries Sauna Talking it out on the bench, while over looking the fjord in Oslo. For those familiar, and for those who keep up with SaunaTimes and sauna travel, Oslo Sauna Association has an every expanding fleet of floating saunas. Each one unique, named after a particular bird, and pretty much guaranteed to have local Oslo residents with a few foreigners sprinkled in for contrast social therapy. For our Sauna Talk, Ragna chooses for us the Seagull Sauna. And you'll soon get to hear why she chose this particular sauna, out of the 24 or so floating nearby. I think about the floating sauna revolution. I wrote about it here over two years ago. And since then, I have written and reviewed several other floating saunas, such as my friends Nick and Jess at Löyly floating in BC Canada, who now have three more floating projects in development. David, of course, from Von Sauna in Seattle, who I met at Sauna Days aboard the Viking Floating Sauna. And has what many report to be incredibly great heat on Lake Washington. But the thing is, floating saunas are all over the place in Europe, and you can check in with Sauna Sam who takes us dockside in Amsterdam, for example. Catching the floating sauna bug Many of these floating saunapreneurs caught the bug and inspiration from their times in Oslo, including the just christened Alex and Gabe's aptly titled Fjord Sauna, the first floating sauna in San Francisco Bay Area. And soon to be launched, we will visit with Kate Butchart, an American who lived in Oslo for seven years, who is introducing Kos Sauna, the first floating sauna to open on Saratoga Lake in Saratoga Springs, NY, scheduled to debut in September 2025. Kos “koos” translates from Norwegian as a concept meaning cozy joy—simplicity that fosters small delights and community. Sound familiar? Well, let's get to it. From the floating sauna bench in Oslo Norway, I am pleased to bring you this episode of Sauna Talk!

Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron discuss (1) Prime Minister Netayahu's trip to DC to break bread with President Donald Trump, to dot the I's an cross the T's on an expected-at-any-moment temporary cease-fire and hostage release deal with Hamas, and (2) Should Israeli doctors do triage on hostages, helping politicians choose who should come home first and who last in the upcoming cease-fire and hostage return deal with Hamas? Plus, a Trump hotel in Tel Aviv, talking teddy bears of people slain on October 7, bees, and a tribute to a remarkable man, Berhanu Yoseph, may his memory be for a blessing. Hear the Extra-Special, Special Extra Segment on Patreon For our most unreasonably generous Patreon supporters, in our extra-special, special extra discussion: Et Tu, Grok?

Open to Debate, in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, is examining a strategy employed by many countries to respond to aggressive or authoritarian regimes. In recent years, these have been levied against countries such as Russia, Venezuela, and Iran, which have ranged from freezing assets and trade bans to travel restrictions and full embargoes. But do sanctions work in deterring repression? Those arguing that they're effective claim that they're a nonviolent way to force change and serve as a deterrent for other countries. Those who are skeptical about the efficacy of sanctions say they are leaky, don't lead to regime change, and can harm civilians and exacerbate humanitarian crises.     Now with this background, we debate the question: Are Sanctions an Effective Policy Tool?    This debate was produced in partnership with the Human Rights Foundation and was recorded at the Oslo Freedom Forum in Oslo, Norway, on May 26, 2025.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices