Podcasts about Sweden Democrats

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 30th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio.

Sweden's VAT on foodstuffs and takeaways was slashed in half this week. We asked a shop owner and restaurateur what they think of the new rules, and we hear from an economist on the impact the tax cut could have on households in Sweden.And: The incumbent centre-right Moderate Party this week welcomed the nationalist Sweden Democrats into a potential future government. Listen to hear analysis from political correspondent at daily newspaper Dagens Nyheter, Evelyn Jones.We also delve into the latest figures on deadly violence in Sweden — and find out why they're dropping.And hear about the triumphant win for Sweden's national men's football team, which gets them a ticket to the World Cup in North America.Presented by Dave Russell and Liv LewitschnikProduced by Michael Walsh

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 1st 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/producer: Kris Boswell.

It's been a week with several bombshells in Swedish politics, which has put the country's two liberal parties - the Liberals and the Centre Party - firmly on two different sides of the political divide. The Liberal Party's decision to accept the nationalist Sweden Democrats in government has upset many people in the party, and to add insult to injury, the former Liberal party politician Birgitta Ohlsson announced she will come back to Swedish politics, but for the Centre Party. In this Radio Sweden Weekly, we hear Birgitta Ohlsson and Centre Party leader Elisabeth Thand Ringqvist, but also speak to a disappointed Liberal party politician - and a liberal op-ed writer who welcomes the latest developments.And political earth quakes aside, in Garpenberg in Dalarna, there has been a real-life earth tremor that had one local thinking a Russian invasion was on the way.Producer: Kris BoswellPresenters: Michael Walsh and Ulla Engberg

In this episode of El Niño Speaks, José Niño is joined by Malcolm Kyeyune to dissect the catastrophic trajectory of the current Iran war.They explore why this war marks the final nail in the coffin for the American Empire, the inevitable betrayal of Donald Trump by his own political class, and why the “clash of civilizations” narrative—from the United States to the Sweden Democrats—has become a stalking horse for Zionism. We also discuss why antisemitism is re-emerging as the natural, “off-the-shelf” response to the decay of Western institutions.American Affairs: https://americanaffairsjournal.org/author/malcom-kyeyune/American Greatness: https://amgreatness.com/author/oliver-bateman-and-malcom-kyeyune/Compact Mag: https://www.compactmag.com/columnist/malcom-kyeyuneThe American Conservative: https://www.theamericanconservative.com/author/oliver-bateman-and-malcolm-kyeyune/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwordMercuryUnherd: https://unherd.com/author/malcom-kyeyune/Website: https://tinkzorg.wordpress.com/If you liked the show, feel free to continue supporting my work. Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/josenino This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.josealnino.org/subscribe

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on March 13th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

This week we start with a new international study examining everyday social norms in Sweden, including why silence in the cinema matters so much, and how these behaviours compare across countries. We then turn to a serious incident at a workers' housing complex in northern Sweden, where an alleged attempted murder has raised concerns about safety and living conditions. After that, Swedish Radio's political commentator explains the latest positioning among Sweden's governing parties and their cooperation with the Sweden Democrats. Finally, we look at Lucia traditions with an anthropologist at the Nordic Museum, as Sweden enters the Christmas season.Presenters: Babak Parham & Dave Russell.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on October 10th 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

We take a look at this year's Nobel Prizes, including a 'brave and committed champion of peace'. As part of Nobel Week in Stockholm, we gain access to the underground bunker that contained Sweden's first nuclear reactor.From June next year, the minimum salary needed to get a Swedish work permit will be increased, but not to 100 per cent of the median monthly salary, as the government and the Sweden Democrats had long agreed to do. We'll hear from the government's side and as well as employer organisations.And two investigative reporters at P4 Halland talk of their story about workers exposed to toxic dust.Presenters. Dave Russell and Ulla EngbergReporters. Michael Walsh and Babak Parham.Producer: Kris Boswell

Next week we'll livestream our 500th episode (but stick around for this one first!), and also we remind all non-UK QED participants to get their ETAs before they go to Manchester later this month. In TWISH we learn about Alice Stewart and her work for awareness of the risks with radiation. Then we go to the news:INTERNATIONAL: No longer any question: alcohol is bad for your bodyEU: EU transition to electromobility is better than many make it out to beMOLDOVA / RUSSIA: Moldova election results subject to Russian disinformationGERMANY: New podcast of GWUP launchedDENMARK: Drones over Denmark – what are they?Dick Erixon of the Sweden Democrats wants to investigate George Soros only because that's what daddy Trump wants, and for that he is Really Wrong.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-499.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:06:41 TWISH0:16:16 News0:45:26 Really Wrong0:50:45 Quote0:52:20 Outro0:53:43 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump's controversial state visit to the UK, a closer look at how Spain and the Netherlands are keeping Palestine in the spotlight, and a Swedish Spy Church. Then: new recruits join a military bootcamp outside Paris, an audio-tour of the world of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak and why Turkey's opposition fear the worst. ++ link to the UN report on Gaza: https://shorturl.at/mVIVO ++?maca=en-podcast_inside-europe-949-xml-mrss

Lots about guns and politics this week, as well as science, homeopathy and a little bit about lost pants. In TWISH we hear about Descartes and his suspicious death in 1650. Was it murder?Here is a list of the news:SWEDEN: Mass shooting in ÖrebroGERMANY: Is this the descent of Homeopathy?SWEDEN: Government wants stricter laws regarding guns – Sweden Democrats in uproarUK: Evidence week a big successSCOTLAND: Alien abductee trousers(?)The Really Wrong Award goes the Swedish government for their misuse of science to legitimize killing half the wolves.Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-466.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:50 Greetings0:07:12 TWISH0:16:14 News0:44:42 Really Wrong0:49:17 Quote0:50:41 Outro0:52:04 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The EU's decision to dramatically increase fishing quotas for Baltic herring has caused an uproar in Sweden, which had lobbied against them but was overruled. We hear from environmental groups, experts and the fishing industry. And: Up to 850 blue collar workers are to lose their jobs at troubled battery manufacturer Northvolt's plant in Skellefteå.Also: The youth wing of the Sweden Democrats are calling for it to be possible to revoke the citizenships of people who don't integrate into Swedish society.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

Sven-Göran Eriksson, Sweden's most successful football manager of all time, passed away on Monday surrounded by his family. We speak to Samuel Sillén from Swedish Radio's sports desk to hear how Svennis is being remembered. Also: The government and the Sweden Democrats are set to reverse their own reduction to the biofuel blending mandate after just 8 months — but they say petrol prices won't be affected.And: We also look at why shootings are now considered to be a ”low-status” task for criminal gangs, as well as calls for clearer guidance on what level of Swedish language skill preschool staff need.Presenters: Michael Walsh and Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

In this week's Sweden in Focus Extra: Green Party joint leader Daniel Helldén on criticism of government climate policy, the EU elections, immigration and online attacks from far-right troll accounts. After a turbulent period for the party, the Greens recently put in place a new leadership duo: Daniel Helldén, previously vice mayor of Stockholm, and Amanda Lind, the former culture minister.We chat this week with Daniel Helldén to find out about the party's direction ahead of the upcoming EU election and beyond. We also ask where the party stands on new income requirements for work permit holders and what Helldén thinks of revelations about anonymous social media troll accounts run by the Sweden Democrats.THE KEY PLAYERS: Who's who in Swedish politics?Who are Sweden's top candidates in the European election? Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 20th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Roza BicerProducer: Kris Boswell

The Sweden Democrats have been using anonymous accounts in social media to try to forward their agenda, and have attracted criticism from the opposition as well as the government parties. We speak to the reporters who uncovered the story. Swedish Radio's CEO Cilla Benkö shares her concerns about the parliamentary commission into the future of Public Service. We ask Malmö City Council's managing director for events if the city would be up for hosting the Eurovision ever again, and we speak to ”Swifties” who have descended on Stockholm ahead of this weekend's concerts.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Kris BoswellProducer: Kris Boswell

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 16th 2024. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Sujay DuttProducer: Dave Russell

This week: Jimmie Åkesson talks about demolishing mosques, the latest on the Tesla strike, Sweden's Advent celebrations, solutions journalism, and why some criminologists think it's time for Sweden to ditch zero tolerance on drugs.Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by The Local's Emma Lögren and Richard Orange.Here are links to some of the stories we discuss:Tesla strikeInside Sweden: How will the Tesla strike end?Tesla sues Swedish state agency over number plate blockageAdvent Julmys: How to get into the Christmas spirit like a SwedeSwedish word of the day: adventSolutions journalismSeven things we've learned about adding a solutions focus to reporting on migrationAs Europe comes out of lockdown, what lessons can be learned from Sweden?Drugs INTERVIEW: The past, present and future of Sweden's zero-tolerance drug policySweden DemocratsSweden Democrat leader calls for mosques to be demolishedWhy Sweden's far-right leader is showing his radical sideWhy the Sweden Democrats are still a far-right partyLISTEN: How the Sweden Democrats are flirting with the extreme rightARCHIVE: Islam 'Sweden's biggest threat': far-right leaderSwedish habitsHow to handle these 10 maddeningly Swedish passive-aggressive habits

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on November 24th, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play Presenter: Alexander MaxiaProducer: Dave Russell

__Sign up for Stockholm Explorative Talks. Presented by Stockholm Academic Forum__In this week's episode we look at the latest Covid recommendations, how the far-right Sweden Democrats are using their new-found power, why immigrants kickstart so many events in Sweden, and why a terrorist targeted and murdered two Swedish football fans in Brussels. Host Paul O'Mahony in Stockholm is joined from Malmö by The Local's Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.Here are links to some of the stories we discuss this week:Covid-19Who should get vaccinated against Covid in Sweden and when?Immigration EXPLAINED: Sweden's inquiry on taking asylum rules to EU minimumSweden Democrats: ‘We've been too generous on asylum for too long'Foreigners take the initiative Why Sweden should protect its fantastic popular education organisationsHow can I watch the 2023 Cricket World Cup in Sweden?How the Nordics lead Europe in Indian Durga Puja celebrationsBrussels terror attackWhy were Swedes targeted in the Brussels terror attack?Leading Sweden Democrat criticised for Brussels attack tweetBrussels gunman served prison time in Sweden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump is turning America into a banana republic, well, guess what? It's happening in Germany as well!      Highlights:   “It's not even remotely outlandish, especially given the popular collapse of the governing leftist coalition in Germany, it's not a remote possibility that the AfD may end up kingmakers in the next national election. They may indeed be absolutely necessary for a governing coalition in Berlin.” “They've now surpassed the 20 percent mark in support, which again, is huge in a multi-party parliament, this is a support level that's akin to what we're seeing with the Sweden Democrats or the Finns Party in Finland both of whom are now in a governing coalition in their respective nations!”  “The German government, in the name of defending democracy against rightwing radicalization, is openly considering banning the AfD from participating in national elections! ”    Timestamps: [00:47] How the German patriot party, AfD, may end up kingmakers in the next national election [06:04] The German government considering banning the AfD from participating in the national election. [07:48] How voters across the globe are looking for alternatives that have the Western globalist elites panicking   Resources:  Try Liver Health Formula by going to GetLiverHelp.com/Turley and claim your 5 FREE bonus gifts. That's https://GetLiverHelp.com/Turley The Courageous Patriot Community is inviting YOU! Join the movement now and build the parallel economy at https://join.turleytalks.com/insiders-club-evergreen/?utm_medium=podcast Get carrying TODAY with Countrywide Concealed HERE: https://www.frebahlem.com/BG484F42/G38H44Q/ Learn how to protect your life savings from inflation and an irresponsible government, with Gold and Silver. Go to http://www.turleytalkslikesgold.com/  DON'T WAIT! Protect YOUR HOME from Title Theft TODAY at https://www.hometitlelock.com/turleytalk   Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.   Sick and tired of Big Tech, censorship, and endless propaganda? Join my Insiders Club with a FREE TRIAL today at: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com   Make sure to FOLLOW me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks   BOLDLY stand up for TRUTH in Turley Merch! Browse our new designs right now at: https://store.turleytalks.com/   Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture!   If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts. 

Details about the language test and 'Life in Sweden'-exam you'll have to pass if you want a permanent residence permit in Sweden in the future - and how they relate to the planned tests for citizenship. Also in the programme: It's been seven months since the Tidö Agreement between the government and the Sweden Democrats - leading European liberals are still boycotting meetings with the Swedish Liberals because of it. We hear what party leader Johan Pehrson has to say about itPlus: the latest on Sweden's Nato application, and Swedish football taking another look at how to deal with hooliganism.Presenters: Ulla Engberg and Joshua WorthProducer: Kris Boswell

In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O'Mahony is joined by panelists Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton, and we also welcome a guest, Anna Gustafsson, a journalist covering healthcare for the Dagens Nyheter newspaper. In this week's episode we discuss: Swedish lifestyle trendsFive suggestions for the next hyped Swedish lifestyle trendSwedish word of the day: gökottaSwexit talk INTERVIEW: How best to respond to the Sweden Democrats' Swexit gambitHealthcareHow the Swedish healthcare system works__ SURVEY: Share your feedback on Sweden in FocusBecome a member of The Local Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on May 16th, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Simon LinterProducer: Michael Walsh

Host Paul O'Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton as well as our guest this week, author and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström.This week's topics: Culture shockThese are the worst culture shocks for foreigners coming to SwedenValborg & May 1stWhat exactly is Valborg, and where are the best places to celebrate it?Why is May 1st a public holiday in Sweden?Sweden Democrats and the EU migration pact Sweden Democrats threaten to topple governmentAsylum seeker child raises millions for charity'Like winning the lottery'Racism in SwedenFinally, Lola Akinmade Åkerström tells us about In Every Mirror She's Black, her novel that tackles racism in Sweden and which Swedish publishers have rejected despite its success overseas. SURVEY: 'Sweden is decades behind on racism and diversity''Stop! This is what lagom truly means'Analysis - ‘No such thing as race': why Sweden's colour-blind approach is failingCNN - Opinion: Why is Sweden afraid of publishing this book on race?New York Times - A Social Media Takedown Is a Blessing in Disguise for Sweden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on April 21st, 2023. You can hear more reports on our homepage radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Joshua WorthProducer: Michael Walsh

For the first time in Sweden's political history, the right-wing coalition struck a cooperation agreement with the right-wing populist Sweden Democrats in October 2022 in order to secure a slim parliamentary majority. This allowed Ulf Kristersson, leader of the Moderate Party, to be elected prime minister by a narrow margin. The Sweden Democrats, which some experts class as far-right, are now trying to show a less radical face in order to broaden their electorate and succeed in getting closer to power – they currently have no ministers in the cabinet. FRANCE 24's Jack Colmer Gale and Mohamed Farhat went to Stockholm and Uppsala to meet some of the young people involved in Sweden's right-wing politics.

In this special bonus episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast, we hear more from our guest Jonathan Leman, a researcher with the Expo Foundation, which monitors and exposes far-right extremism in Sweden. Host Paul O'Mahony is also joined by panelists James Savage, Becky Waterton and Emma Löfgren.In this episode we continue our chat about the far-right Sweden Democrats' interactions with the more extreme fringe of the nationalist movement. We discuss the Sweden Democrats' increasing climate scepticism and their intervention to block LGBTQ cultural events. We also talk about the party's stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and whether their renewed ties to the far-right alternative media ecosystem represents a security threat. EXPLAINED: Why the Sweden Democrats are still a far-right party‘It's incredible: We have effectively got through the Sweden Democrat migration policy'__SURVEY: Share your feedback on Sweden in Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O'Mahony is joined by guest Jonathan Leman from the Expo Foundation, as well as panelists Becky Waterton, Emma Löfgren and James Savage. In this week's episode we discuss why two lay judges (nämndemän) resigned after a highly controversial court ruling that hinged on an interpretation of the word snippa.How Sweden's lay judge system worksWith tax declaration season soon upon us we'll provide some handy tips to get you through it.KEY DATES: The deadlines you need to know for Swedish tax seasonNine key things you need to know about your Swedish tax returnYour Swedish tax return: 11 ways to get money backWe'll also talk about how food prices in Sweden just keep on rising to new record levels and how you can save money.‘They're making us so poor': Swedish food prices hit record highSeven ways to save money on food and drink in SwedenIn the latest instalment of our ambassador series, we have an interview with Taiwan's representative to Sweden, Klement Gu.Finally, for our main topic today we chat to Jonathan Leman about how and why the far-right Sweden Democrats have become more radical since being welcomed in from the cold by the parties now in government. What a new report tells us about far-right extremism in Sweden‘The Sweden Democrats no longer need to worry about how they appear'__SURVEY: Share your feedback on Sweden in Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O'Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange and Becky Waterton, as well as special guest Diamant Salihu, a crime reporter for public broadcaster SVT and the author of the award winning Tills Alla Dör, or Until Everyone's Dead.But first we look at what's coming up in February. Visit the link below to get all the key info you need on: accessing Sweden's new energy subsidy, registering a pre-paid SIM card, the likelihood of new interest rate hikes, and dates for sportlov - the mid-term school holiday. What changes in Sweden in February 2023How to register for Sweden's energy price subsidyNext, we chat to Eurovision expert Ben Robertson about what makes Melodifestivalen so compelling and who's likely to win this year's national song contest.How do you watch the Swedish extravaganza that is Melodifestivalen?This week Annie Lööf formally handed over the reins of the Centre Party to Muharrem Demirok. What does he need to do to attract voters to the only centre-right party that refused to collaborate with the far-right Sweden Democrats? Who is the new leader of Sweden's Centre Party and why is it important?We also chat about why the prime minster's closest aide resigned over an eel-fishing scandal. Swedish PM's top aide resigns over illegal eel fishingIn the latest of our interviews with ambassadors, we catch up with Mehdi Hasan, Bangladesh's ambassador to Sweden, to find out about relations between the countries, how many Bangladeshis there are in Sweden, and his personal reflections on his time in Sweden. We'll have an article featuring more from the interview in the coming days. Finally, we ask Diamant Salihu to explain the roots of Sweden's deadly gang conflicts and why they have spread around the country. We had a really good chat with Diamant and will release a bonus episode during the week featuring more of his insights. INTERVIEW: 'Everybody in Sweden who buys cocaine should know the money is used to buy bullets' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweden is known for its climate ambition, and was the first country to set a goal to reach net zero by 2045. Yet a new government aligned with the far-right Sweden Democrats has thrown that commitment into question. Enter Romina Pourmokhtari who, at 26 years old, became the country's youngest-ever cabinet member when she was chosen as climate minister in October. This week on Zero, Akshat Rathi asks Romina whether Sweden will still meet its climate commitments, how her first 100 days in office have been, and what she hopes to achieve on climate now that Sweden is chairing the European council. Read a transcript of this episode, here. Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd and our senior producer is Christine Driscoll. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green. Special thanks to Niclas Rolander, Lars Paulsson and Kira Bindrim.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SURVEY: Share your feedback on Sweden in FocusJOIN THE LOCAL: Podcast listener offer__In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O'Mahony is joined by regular panelists Becky Waterton, Richard Orange and James Savage, as well as guest Jonas Engman, ethnologist and curator at Nordiska Museet and an expert on Swedish traditions.This week our columnist David Crouch wrote an excellent article about Sweden's property market slump. We discuss how property woes and rising prices are presenting problems for Sweden's inhabitants this winter.Hold on tight: Sweden's housing bubble has burstSweden had its highest inflation in over 30 years in NovemberSeven ways to save money on food and drink in SwedenWe also talk about a new report from Sweden's parliamentary ombudsman criticising long waiting times at the migration agency. But will it make any difference?Swedish Migration Agency rebuked for ‘unacceptable' processing timesREVEALED: The truth about waiting times at Sweden's Migration AgencyTwice the Sweden Democrats were in the news this week over moves to block cultural events: a reading event for children hosted by two drag queens, and a traditional Lucia procession fronted by a person who identifies as non-binary. Why are the Sweden Democrats preoccupied with issues surrounding gender identity, and should we be worried when they intervene like this?Is the ‘arm's length' principle for the arts in Sweden at risk of amputation?We have an interview with Étienne de Gonneville, France's ambassador to Sweden, about the makeup of the French community in Sweden, how a bilateral agreement is strengthening ties between the two countries, and his own reflections on life in Sweden. For our main topic this week we enlist the help of Jonas Engman to answer questions on everything from why Swedes watch Donald Duck every Christmas to the story behind the ubiquitous straw goats. Don't miss it: his answers are truly fascinating.All our latest articles on Christmas in Sweden Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

– and BTW, Elvis really has left the building – no matter what psychic mediums say This week we first chat about a “psychic medium” who is friendly with Elvis and touch on the Tories in the UK who apparently is friendly with no one, not even themselves. Then Kevin Davies of the Canberra Skeptics joins us and tells all about the Australian Skeptics National Convention 2022 where we will be in December! In TWISH we hear about Tycho Brahe and his achievements and Pope Frankie is still infallible and does not take kindly to criticism. Then it's time for the news: INTERNATIONAL: Edzard Ernst‘s blog just turned 10 years old GERMANY: Cybersecurity chief turns out to have Russian ties SWEDEN: Pontus Pokes the Politicians: – What the experts say would solve the murder cases – Danish warning about prison places abroad: Don't! Swedish MD Elsa Widding of the Sweden Democrats is an antivaxxer (and not a little stupid) so she gets the prize for being Really Wrong. Enjoy! Segments: Intro; Greetings; Interview; TWISH; Pontus Pokes The Pope; News; Really Wrong; Quote And Farewell; Outro; Out-Takes;

Kate Adie introduces dispatches from Brazil, Taiwan, Zambia, Sweden and the USA. On Sunday Brazilians vote in the final stage of their presidential election, and the slate offers a very clear choice. Meanwhile, the indigenous peoples of Brazil are facing a host of outside threats, as illegal gold miners flood into their traditional lands to seek their fortunes. While the mining process itself damages the forest, the social effects are also insidious. Katy Watson has been to the world's largest indigenous reserve, territory of the Yanomami people, to hear how the gold rush is playing out. The issue of Taiwan's identity is one of the most vexed geopolitical questions around. On the Chinese mainland, there's no doubt - Taiwan is historically part of China and reunification should happen as soon as possible. On the island itself, most people have very different views. In Taipei, Zeinab Badawi considers the past, present and future of a possible flashpoint for regional conflict. Food prices have been rising almost everywhere, in the wake of the war in Ukraine and several seasons of drought and natural disaster in many of the world's usual 'breadbaskets'. Some feel the effects far more keenly than others. In Zambia, the soaring cost of bottled gas and vegetable oil means even the simplest snack is now out of reach for some. Qasa Alom stopped off in a small town to talk about the price of potato chips with a woman who earns her living selling them from a stall. Most stereotypes of Sweden revolve around ABBA and Ikea, a strong welfare state and political moderation. But the results of the most recent general election shook those certainties, as a far-right nativist party, the Sweden Democrats, gained over a fifth of the votes and became a key part of the new right-wing coalition in government. Matilda Welin's been wondering if it's time for Swedes and others to rethink what the country's really about. Can the United States of America ever really make amends for the sins of its past? Paying reparations to the descendants of enslaved people was a central demand for the Black Lives Matter movement. Calculating the best way to pay out is a challenge to communities and institutions. Mike Wendling reports from Evanston, Illinois, on one scheme which has made some first steps. Producer: Serena Tarling Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith Production Co-ordinator: Iona Hammond

Why are far-right parties becoming more influential in European politics? Jon Henley reports on the rise of the Brothers of Italy and the Sweden Democrats. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

– and get your flu shot, people! This week the full crew is back and we urge you to take the flu seriously. We recommend a video of a presentation by Germany skeptic Amardeo Sarma about critical thinking, find out how to pronounce ‘that town' in the Netherlands and feel sad that Robbie ‘Hagrid' Coltrane passed away. In TWISH we celebrate 100 years with the BBC, and then it's time for the news: RUSSIA: The online guide Russians use to escape Putin's war GERMANY: 75-year-old conspiracy theorist woman planned to kidnap Lauterbach SWEDEN: Pontus pokes the politicians – New Government lets Sweden Democrats dictate immigration SWEDEN: Study of media use and trust during the COVID-19 pandemic shows consistency of messages is key INTERNATIONAL: Survey shows even thought threat is getting worse, concern about climate change is shrinking RUSSIA / SWEDEN: Chamber of commerce bombarded with fake Russian mails To round off, Dutch MP Thierry Baudet gets a Really Wrong Award. Enjoy! Segments: Intro; Greetings; TWISH; News; Really Wrong; Quote And Farewell; Outro; Out-Takes;

Just over a month after September's General Election, Sweden has a new government. We hear from the new prime minister about the deal that brought him to power, and hear from an MP in the party that used to be out in the cold, but is now providing key support in parliament to the new government, the Sweden Democrats. Also, we hear one family's journey on reducing their waste over a one year period. Presented by Maya NaylorReporters: Michael Walsh, Dave Russell and Ulla Engberg

During his 7 years leading Sweden's government from 2014 to 2021, Stefan Löfven had a front row seat to observe the rise of right-wing and neo-fascist political parties both at home and around Europe. A former welder, and union leader from working class roots, Löfven earned the nickname “the escape artist” during his years as prime minister for his knack for holding together governments despite his country's increasingly fractious and polarized politics. But this year the Sweden Democrats—a party with its roots in fascist and white nationalist ideology—became the second leading vote-getter and were embraced as part of a ruling coalition government by other conservative and centrist parties. Löfven says the Sweden Democrats, who were once politically radioactive, are now the tail wagging the dog of Sweden's new government. And he says the rise of far-right parties is a trend all over Europe, most recently in Italy, but also in Poland and Hungary, where they have fanned fears of economic insecurity, cultural displacement, and crime to scapegoat immigrants and offer authoritarianism as a cure-all, which has enabled them to steal followers from more mainstream parties and take power. Löfven says Europe's democratic multilateralists are now on the back foot, trying to sell democracy and tolerance in a social-media-driven communications culture that favors the simplistic slogans and memes favored by the right. In this tumultuous era in European politics, he says only time will tell whether the rapid pace of societal change will keep driving voters into the arms of extremist parties, or whether the unpopular Russian war on Ukraine being prosecuted by the Godfather of the continent's strongmen, Vladimir Putin, will take some the shine off authoritarianism's allure. Stefan Löfven grew up as foster child in a working-class family in the small town in northern Sweden. He studied social work at university and worked as a welder for a manufacturer of railcars. In 1981 he began taking an active role in the Swedish Metalworkers' Union, ultimately become the president 2006–2012. In 1973 he started a local Swedish Social Democratic Youth League club. In 2012 he became leader of the party. In the parliamentary election in September 2014 Löfven won, and his party is still the leading and largest party in Sweden. He stepped down as a prime minister in November 2021. Today, Löfven is chairman of the board of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, SIPRI, as well as chairman of the board of the Olof Palme Memorial Fund. A staunch supporter of the United Nations and multilateralism, he was appointed to lead the UN High-Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism by Secretary-General António Guterres in February.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Public Affairs and Communications is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an A.B. in Political Science from UCLA and an M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University.The co-producer of PolicyCast is Susan Hughes. Design and graphics support is provided by Lydia Rosenberg, Delane Meadows and the OCPA Design Team. Social media promotion and support is provided by Natalie Montaner and the OCPA Digital Team.  

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Sweden held their general elections. The Sweden Democrats, the far-right Swedish political party, was expected to defeat the current government headed by Prime Minister Eva Andersson. The far-right party has gained more support than in previous years due to ultra-conservative policies, addressing gang-related offenses, inflation, and the energy crisis. Despite rebranding its nationalist image, the party is known for its hardline immigration worldviews and ties with extremists. In this week's episode, Andreea Troneci and Paige Biebas from CTG's Extremism Team join Salomon Montaguth to discuss the impact it will have in Europe.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 30th, 2022. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in our app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Sujay DuttProducer: Kris Boswell

Europe correspondent Naomi O'Leary talks to Hugh about forthcoming elections in Italy that look likely to return a government led by the far-right. What will that mean for the rest of Europe? They also discuss the recent victory of the far-right Sweden Democrats and the EU's ongoing dispute with Hungarian PM Viktor Orban. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stockholm-based journalist Philip O'Connor joins Eamon to talk about the rise of the Sweden Democrats party in the recent general election. The Swedish democrats are a nationalist, populist party with roots in a neo-Nazi party.Recorded on 19th September 2022. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweden takes a shift to the right. After a thrillingly tight election, it's Ulf Kristersson, the leader of the conservative Moderates, who's poised to become Sweden's next Prime Minister. And the Sweden Democrats, led by Jimmie Åkesson become the second biggest party in parliament, 12 years after first entering the Riksdag. We've all the reaction and analysis to Sweden's General Election 2022.Presenter: Dave RussellReporters: Kris Boswell. Michael Walsh. Alex Maxia.

President Zelensky says forces have recaptured nearly 6,000 square kilometres since their September offensive began. Also, a warning from the UN that Afghan women and girls have faced staggering repression since the Taliban seized power, and, with votes still being counted, we hear about the rise of the far-right Sweden Democrats in the recent election.

Highlights:     “The Sweden Democrats are already forcing the politics of Sweden as a whole to shift more and more right, with more and more parties agreeing they need to crack down on immigration and crime throughout the nation.” “It needs to be stressed; we're seeing the assent of a nationalist-populist coalition in the heart of the most liberal nation in all of Europe!” “The nationalist-populist right, far from shrinking, far from receding, is growing. Indeed, it's surging. In the past 17 years, the actual number of nationalist-populist parties across the European continent has doubled, growing from 33 to 63.” Timestamps:        [03:03] On Sweden's nationalist-populist party - the Sweden Democrats [05:20] What happened in Sweden's election yesterday [09:09] How the Sweden Democrats have grown in a comparable manner with France's National Rally   Resources:  Epoch Times Special: JUST $1 for 2 MONTHS! Go to epochtim.es/turley and subscribe! Desperate DOJ Orders Mass FBI RAIDS on TRUMP ALLIES!!! Learn how to protect your life savings from inflation and an irresponsible government, with Gold and Silver. Go to http://www.turleytalkslikesgold.com/ Watch the full movie The Return of the American Patriot for 25% off Pre-Sale Now at http://thereturnoftheamericanpatriot.com. Releasing September 15! Get Your Brand-New PATRIOT T-Shirts and Merch Here: https://store.turleytalks.com/ Get 25% off Patriotic Coffee with Code TURLEY at https://mystore.com/turley Get your own MyPillow here. Enter my code TURLEY at checkout to get a DISCOUNT: https://www.mypillow.com/turley Join Dr. Steve's Exclusive Membership in the Insiders Club and watch content he can't discuss on YouTube during his weekly Monday night show!: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com/welcome It's time to CHANGE AMERICA and Here's YOUR OPPORTUNITY To Do Just That! https://change.turleytalks.com/ Fight Back Against Big Tech Censorship! Sign-up here to discover Dr. Steve's different social media options …. but without censorship! https://www.turleytalks.com/en/alternative-media.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture! If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts.

The Swedish general election produced a finely balanced result—one or two seats separate the two main political blocs. The anti-immigration Sweden Democrats are the second largest party in parliament. Globally, structural change in the economy is likely to encourage the rise of “anti” parties (parties that are partly or largely defined by being against something), as scapegoat economics is a seductively simple solution to the complexities of changing economics. This increases political uncertainty for markets.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on September 7th, 2022. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in our app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter: Dave RussellProducer: Kris Boswell

Highlights:     “The Brothers of Italy are projected as of now to garner upwards of 25% of the vote, which in a multi-party parliament system, is HUGE. It puts them in the driver's seat for forming the next government, which promises to be the single most nationalist-populist government in the whole of Western Europe” “Something astonishing is happening in Sweden. They have a nationalist-populist party known as the Sweden Democrats; they're led by the young, very charismatic Jimmie Akesson, who has single-handedly grown the relatively new patriot party into one of the most formidable political forces in all of Sweden.” Timestamps:        [02:28] The latest polls in Italy before the September 25 election [08:27] On the nationalist-populist government that is forming in Italy [08:27] The latest polls in Sweden before their election [10:30] How we may be seeing a nationalist-populist coalition in Sweden's future as well Resources:  SAVE OVER 25% OFF your 1-Month Emergency Food Supply Kit here! Don't wait for an emergency before you prepare for one! http://getreadywithsteve.com Get 25% off Patriotic Coffee with Code TURLEY at https://mystore.com/turley Here's Italy's Next PRIME MINISTER!!! Get my new movie The Return of The American Patriot: The Rise of Pennsylvania Releasing Mid- September! Pre-Sale Now at http://thereturnoftheamericanpatriot.com Get your own MyPillow here. Enter my code TURLEY at checkout to get a DISCOUNT: https://www.mypillow.com/turley Join Dr. Steve's Exclusive Membership in the Insiders Club and watch content he can't discuss on YouTube during his weekly Monday night show!: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com/welcome Get Your Brand-New PATRIOT T-Shirts and Merch Here: https://store.turleytalks.com/ It's time to CHANGE AMERICA and Here's YOUR OPPORTUNITY To Do Just That! https://change.turleytalks.com/ Fight Back Against Big Tech Censorship! Sign-up here to discover Dr. Steve's different social media options …. but without censorship! https://www.turleytalks.com/en/alternative-media.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review. Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture! If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts.

Sweden has experienced days of violent protests against a far-right group. Danish-Swedish politician Rasmus Paludan's anti-Islam party Hard Line says it will burn copies of the Quran as part of a tour of cities with large immigrant populations. Sweden has traditionally welcomed refugees, taking in Jews during WW2, Iranians fleeing the revolution, and a large number of people from the former Yugoslavia. But is that approach changing? Per capita Sweden accepted more refugees from the war in Syria than any other EU country. But after the arrival of more than 160,000 refugees in 2015 alone, government policy began to evolve – seeing the introduction of border checks, a reduction in access to permanent residency, and more stringent rules around family reunions. Voters increasingly complain that core government services like health and education are struggling to cope and many migrants still find it hard to secure jobs. The far-right party Sweden Democrats has seen a surge in support and is now the third most popular party nationally. So is Sweden changing? Ritula Shah is joined by a panel of expert guests. Producers: Ellen Otzen and Paul Schuster.