Podcasts about Swedish

SCHEDUKE JBS 7-21-26Elizabeth Peek joins John Batchelor to discuss how rising gasoline prices act as a talisman for consumer sentiment and presidential approval. Despite low unemployment and rising real wages, the public remains fixated on energy costs. Peek criticizes Republican messaging and highlights the massive AI-driven investment boom currently occurring. (1)Elizabeth Peek discusses New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's inability to define the "working class." She argues the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) primarily represent white, college-educated liberals rather than manual laborers. They also discuss Kevin Warsh as a potential Fed chairman and the independence of interest rate decisions. (2)Peter Berkowitz examines Vice President JD Vance's views on restoring Christianity in America. Berkowitz highlights the ambiguity in Vance's stance regarding government involvement in religion. They contrast Vance's rhetoric with James Madison's historical opposition to state-funded religion, emphasizing the constitutional separation of church and state. (3)Ahmad Sharawi reports on Syria's interception of sophisticated Iranian weapons—including cruise missile components—destined for Hezbollah. The weapons were concealed in Iraqi oil tankers. This move is seen as Al-Shara's attempt to gain international trust and investment by demonstrating a commitment to containing Hezbollah's rearmament. (4)Mary Kissel discusses the ongoing conflict with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. She argues there is no diplomatic overlap because Iran views nuclear weapons as essential for survival. Kissel notes the lack of a broad international coalition and warns that regional allies might seek accommodation with Tehran. (5)Mary Kissel turns to NATO's lack of unity regarding the Ukraine war. Kissel argues that while Eastern Europeannations feel the threat, Western Europe focuses on domestic politics. She highlights the emergence of a "new alliance" of Russia, Iran, and China, which poses a significant hybrid threat. (6)Joseph Sternberg analyzes China's struggling economy, noting that official growth targets are likely overstated. Facing a real estate crater and demographic decline, China is reverting to an export-heavy model. Unlike Japan's past recovery, China's adversarial stance makes trading partners less willing to absorb its gluts. (7)Joseph Sternberg discusses the transition to Prime Minister Andy Burnham in the UK. Burnham, who took office without an election mandate, faces a heavily taxed economy and bond market skepticism. Sternberg critiques Burnham's big-government agenda and resistance to market reforms, suggesting it may drive away wealth. (8)Gregory Copley evaluates Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new cabinet, specifically John Healey as Chancellor and Wes Streeting as Defense Secretary. While the government aims to boost defense spending and support Ukraine, Copley questions its legitimacy without a fresh mandate and notes a lack of long-term global strategic planning. (9)Gregory Copley covers the alienation of Canada under the Trump administration. Copley explains how Canada is diversifying its defense procurement—buying Swedish aircraft and Australian radar—rather than relying on the US. This shift threatens the NORAD partnership and results in billions of dollars lost for US aerospace industries. (10)Gregory Copley explores the "balance of ignorance," where declining literacy and social media lead to a loss of national identity. He argues that governments make poor strategic decisions because they no longer understand their own history or adversaries, citing the current US conflict with Iran as a primary example. (11)Gregory Copley explains King Charles III's role in forming Andy Burnham's government. The King's "blessing" provides constitutional legitimacy to the transition. Copley notes Burnham is the first practicing Roman Catholic Prime Minister and highlights the King's departure to Glasgow to open the Commonwealth Games. (12)Former Congressman Thaddeus McCotter discusses how rising gas prices and inflation hurt Republicans in swing states. They also examine the Trump administration's use of the Smoot-Hawley Act to threaten tariffs on Canada. McCotter views these as punitive measures that weaken the broader argument for necessary trade protections. (13)Thaddeus McCotter comments on a recent presidential address regarding the 2020 election. He argues that claiming the system is "rigged" is counterproductive for Republican turnout. McCotter suggests that voters care far more about the "price of gas" and groceries than relitigating past elections that the party lost. (14)John Batchelor and Peter Huessy review classic nuclear war films like Godzilla, On the Beach, and Dr. Strangelove. Huessy argues that while these films highlight the horrors of nuclear use, real-world focus has evolved toward deterrence and sophisticated safety systems designed to prevent accidental or unauthorized missile launches. (15)Peter Huessy continues the discussion of nuclear films like Fail Safe and The Day After. Huessy disputes claims that The Day After motivated Ronald Reagan's arms control efforts, noting Reagan was a committed advocate for nuclear reductions long before the movie's massive 1983 television broadcast. (16)Corrections applied silently: Ahmad Sharawi (4) and Thaddeus McCotter (13, 14) per the log.

Gregory Copley. The discussion centers on the fraying relationship between the U.S. and Canada. Copley explains how Canada is asserting its sovereignty by moving away from U.S. defense procurement, opting for Australian and Swedish technologies over American systems like the F-35, largely due to political alienation felt under the current administration. (10)1890 AUSTRALIA

This week, Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything about a harrowing brush with death as the hex on her home continues and she smashes into a glass door. Also, she was a disappointing plus one in Cannes about a month ago and completely forgot to say anything about it until now. Plus, comedian Andrew Johnston joins us from Hollywood with tales of an allegedly famous man who wants to have one daughter via surrogate and raise her to be 'his best friend', a Swedish wrestler paid his own wife $60K per year in 1990s money so that he could cheat on the road, and the infamous Tate brothers are arrested in America to face many spicy charges in the UK. Excellent! x @mandrewbrawnston Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Linnéa's Artistic Revival: Finding Inspiration in Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-21-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Stockholms skärgård, bland klipporna och den doftande tallskogen, kämpar Linnéa med ett hjärta fullt av tvivel.En: In the Stockholms skärgård, amidst the cliffs and the fragrant pine forest, Linnéa struggles with a heart full of doubts.Sv: Som en sommarfjäril i vinden, söker hon tillbaka till konsten som en gång gav hennes liv mening.En: Like a summer butterfly in the wind, she seeks to return to the art that once gave her life meaning.Sv: Midsommarafton har just passerat och nu, i denna stilla efterdyning, står hon vid kanten av ön, blickande ut över vattnet.En: Midsommarafton has just passed, and now, in this calm aftermath, she stands at the edge of the island, gazing out over the water.Sv: Björn, hennes trofasta partner, står vid hennes sida.En: Björn, her faithful partner, stands by her side.Sv: "Jag vet att du kan," säger han med en röst full av lugn.En: "I know you can," he says with a voice full of calm.Sv: Men Linnéas blick är osäker.En: But Linnéa's gaze is uncertain.Sv: Det är som om färgerna på duken har bleknat, lika orörliga som hennes inspiration.En: It's as if the colors on the canvas have faded, as immobile as her inspiration.Sv: En dag, när moln samlas hotfullt på himlen, hörs ett skratt från stigen.En: One day, when clouds gather threateningly in the sky, laughter is heard from the path.Sv: Elsa, en gammal vän från staden, kommer oväntat på besök.En: Elsa, an old friend from the city, comes for an unexpected visit.Sv: I sin hand håller hon en krans av björkris och blommor, en påminnelse om midsommarens löften.En: In her hand, she holds a wreath of birch twigs and flowers, a reminder of midsummer's promises.Sv: "Du måste inte vara rädd, Linnéa," säger Elsa med ett leende.En: "You don't have to be afraid, Linnéa," says Elsa with a smile.Sv: "Låt stormen leda dig.En: "Let the storm guide you.Sv: Kanske behöver du bara lite kaos för att se klart igen."En: Maybe you just need a bit of chaos to see clearly again."Sv: Himlen mörknar och vinden drar i hennes hår när Linnéa står inför sitt beslut.En: The sky darkens and the wind tugs at her hair as Linnéa stands before her decision.Sv: Hon känner bävan i kroppen.En: She feels a tremor in her body.Sv: Det stormar både omkring och inom henne.En: The storm rages both around and within her.Sv: Men en ny beslutsamhet vaknar.En: But a new determination awakens.Sv: Med uppmuntran från Björn och Elsas viskande ord i minnet tar hon sina penslar och ställer sig på den steniga strandkanten.En: With encouragement from Björn and Elsa's whispered words in her memory, she takes her brushes and stands on the rocky shoreline.Sv: När stormens fulla kraft når ön målar Linnéa i en frenesi.En: When the storm's full force reaches the island, Linnéa paints in a frenzy.Sv: Regnet piskar och vinden rycker i duken, men hon ger inte upp.En: The rain lashes and the wind tugs at the canvas, but she does not give up.Sv: Varje penseldrag är ett rop, en befrielse från de bojor av tvivel som hållit henne fången så länge.En: Each brushstroke is a cry, a liberation from the chains of doubt that have held her captive for so long.Sv: Havet vrålar, men hennes händer är säkra.En: The sea roars, but her hands are steady.Sv: Plötsligt, lika snabbt som det började, försvinner stormen.En: Suddenly, as quickly as it began, the storm vanishes.Sv: Molnen skingras, och en gyllene solnedgång sträcker sig över horisonten som en mjuk filt.En: The clouds disperse, and a golden sunset stretches across the horizon like a soft blanket.Sv: Vattnet ligger återigen spegelblankt och reflekterar himlens tusen färger.En: The water lies mirror-smooth again, reflecting the sky's thousand colors.Sv: Linnéa sänker penseln, ser på sin målning och känner hur något nytt föds inom henne.En: Linnéa lowers the brush, looks at her painting, and feels something new being born within her.Sv: Det är en känsla av förnyelse.En: It is a feeling of renewal.Sv: "Du gjorde det," säger Björn och lägger en varm hand på hennes axel.En: "You did it," says Björn, placing a warm hand on her shoulder.Sv: Elsa ler bredvid honom.En: Elsa smiles beside him.Sv: "Jag visste att du skulle klara det," tillägger hon.En: "I knew you would manage," she adds.Sv: Linnéa vet nu.En: Linnéa knows now.Sv: Det är inte alltid lätt, och ibland är stormen inom oss starkare än den utanför.En: It's not always easy, and sometimes the storm within us is stronger than the one outside.Sv: Men genom att möta den, med mod och öppen famn, hittar vi tillbaka till oss själva.En: But by facing it, with courage and an open heart, we find our way back to ourselves.Sv: Hon känner sig fri och målarens livsglädje är återfunnen.En: She feels free, and the painter's joy of life is rediscovered.Sv: Den natten i skärgården, med vågornas milda sång i öronen, somnar Linnéa med en känsla av trygghet och vetskap.En: That night in the archipelago, with the gentle song of the waves in her ears, Linnéa falls asleep with a sense of security and knowledge.Sv: Osäkerheten blev en bro till inspiration och hjälpte henne att återupptäcka sin passion för konsten.En: Uncertainty became a bridge to inspiration and helped her rediscover her passion for art. Vocabulary Words:archipelago: skärgårdamidst: blandfragrant: doftandestruggles: kämpardoubts: tvivelaftermath: efterdyninguncertain: osäkerthreateningly: hotfulltchaos: kaostremor: bävanfrenzy: frenesilashes: piskarliberation: befrielsechains: bojorvanishes: försvinnerdisperse: skingrasmirror-smooth: spegelblanktrenewal: förnyelsedetermination: beslutsamhetgaze: blickandepath: stigwreath: kranstugs: ryckershoreline: strandkantenhorizon: horisontgolden: gyllenestretches: sträcker sigblanket: filtcaptivity: fångenrediscovered: återfunnen

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John Sadler's coming up 72 next birthday and can look back on a fascinating  career. He's possibly more content currently than he's ever been, working a team of just thirty horses at the widely lauded Pakenham training centre. Half the team are pre-trainers for good friends, the other half racehorses owned by valued clients old and new. It hasn't been all beer and skittles for the Terang born trainer with recurring bouts of depression and one unfortunate run in with a senior steward during the infamous Aquanita Racing scandal that came to light in 2017. That misdemeanour cost John six weeks on the sidelines. You'll hear his side of the story on the upcoming podcast. John begins by acknowledging the merits of the state of the art Pakenham training precinct. He talks about his team of thirty horses and the pre-training support given him by fellow trainers. The veteran horseman talks of life on the farm at Terang in the 1950's. John talks of Terang's history in both thoroughbred and harness racing. He pays tribute to his remarkable parents Lindsay and Mary. His father died in 1993 at 95 years of age. His mother stayed around for much longer. John remembers friendships formed in schooldays that would introduce him to the racing game. He talks of the modest start he made as a trainer on the small property he'd purchased at Colac. John reflects on his very first win as a trainer and the unforgettable thrill of his maiden metropolitan win. You'll enjoy the trainer's reminiscences about the ageless Pressman's Choice and the betting plunge he landed with the horse in the 1991 Hamilton Cup. Few knew what dire financial straits he was in at the time. John fondly remembers his very first Gr 1 win with Jolly Old Mac. The trainer acknowledges the talents of Kenvain and Lady Jakeo, a star two year old filly of the early 90's. He hasn't forgotten the surprise phone call from jockey Greg Hall which led to an exciting overseas training stint. On returning to Melbourne after his 4 year Dubai experience, John received an unexpected offer from leviathan owner Lloyd Williams. He became private trainer for Williams from Flemington to begin with, and later from the owners' lavish Macedon Lodge training operation. John has one small regret about the Macedon Lodge experience revolving around Melbourne Cup winner Efficient. When his arrangement with Macedon Lodge ran its course, John opted to team up with young trainer Troy Corstens at Flemington under the Malua Racing banner. The four year partnership was both successful and harmonious.  John relates the amazing story of a new Swedish owner and the acquisition of Linton, a horse he knew well from the Macedon Lodge days. A Gr 1 success would follow. He was more than happy to talk about his recurring battles with depression. He was able to bounce back from several low periods. Today, with the right advice and continued treatment he's on top of the problem. John looks back on the infamous Aquanita Racing scandal which resulted in multiple disqualifications. His horses were stabled in the same barn which would later bring him unwanted “fall-out”.  It all came to a head when a senior steward scratched one of John's horses from a Gr 3 race. His subsequent outburst resulted in a six week suspension. He talks of two marriages and seven children, two of whom are heavily involved in racing- Tom as a jockey and trainer, Edward as race caller and TV presenter. We conclude the podcast by pressuring John to nominate a horse or two from his current team likely to visit the winner's circle in the near future. He suggests two mares who are already multiple winners, but far from finished yet. An enjoyable chat with one of Victoria's most respected horsemen. John Sadler tells it as it is.

Comedian Shapel Lacey discusses the power of music, inspiration and how a 1981 Black Flag video sparked a lifelong punk obsession that shaped his identity, art, and resilience. Shapel Lacey tour dates  |  comedy special  |  Mad Peaceful band Topics Include: Talks local record stores, Amoeba, old Sunset location Discovers deep-cut Swedish hardcore at Eastside Records, Arizona Reflects on pre-streaming era, hunting records in person Notices rosary on Crash's grave, debates his beliefs Traces punk discovery to junior high guitar class Friend introduces him to ska punk, then Black Flag Watches 1981 Target video of Rollins-era Black Flag Rise Above vocals trigger emotional, tearful revelation Explains Black Flag filled a void from turbulent childhood Contrasts Korn/Deftones' anger with punk's empowering message Credits Rollins with teaching self-understanding and personal growth Recalls performing onstage with Rollins at Ohio festival Anger management counselor used Rollins to redirect his aggression Growing up Black, punk, skateboarding in Arizona desert Faced criticism from all sides for musical taste Explored funk, hip-hop, grunge without genre boundaries Connects N.W.A. and Black Flag's shared themes of injustice Discusses punk and hip-hop confronting police brutality parallels Champions open-mindedness across seemingly opposite music scenes Describes local DIY scene at Mesa's Nile basement Panhandled for five dollars to attend all-ages shows Cheerleading came after punk, called "most punk rock" act Discusses tattoos, straight-edge culture, Minor Threat connection Shares personal encounters meeting Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye Praises Rollins and MacKaye's discipline, historical knowledge, friendship Draws parallels between punk and comedy's DIY authenticity Talks band Mad Peaceful, growing sold-out comedy success Discusses Australia tour interest, interview wrap up High resolution version of this podcast is available at: www.Patreon.com/VinylGuide Apple: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-ios Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-spot Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/tvg-amazon Support the show at Patreon.com/VinylGuide

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystery in Gamla Stan: A Tour That Unveiled Hidden Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen skiner över Gamla Stan i Stockholm.En: The sun shines over Gamla Stan in Stockholm.Sv: Smala gator och kullerstenar är fyllda med turister.En: Narrow streets and cobblestones are filled with tourists.Sv: De fotograferar de färgglada husen och andas in den historiska atmosfären.En: They photograph the colorful houses and soak in the historical atmosphere.Sv: Idag är det en speciell dag.En: Today is a special day.Sv: Historiska turen ska börja snart, ledd av Kajsa.En: The historical tour is about to start, led by Kajsa.Sv: Kajsa är en mycket kunnig guide.En: Kajsa is a very knowledgeable guide.Sv: Hon älskar att berätta om platsens historia men är noga med att skydda dess arv.En: She loves to talk about the place's history but is careful to preserve its heritage.Sv: Bland gruppen står Soren.En: Among the group stands Soren.Sv: Han är ivrig och intresserad av historia, speciellt vikingatiden.En: He is eager and interested in history, especially the Viking Age.Sv: Soren har egna teorier om vikingaartefakter och söker bevis.En: Soren has his own theories about Viking artifacts and is seeking evidence.Sv: Under turen försvinner plötsligt en viktig fynd.En: During the tour, an important artifact suddenly disappears.Sv: Förvirring och oro sprider sig.En: Confusion and concern spread.Sv: Kajsa är fast besluten att skydda platsens rykte.En: Kajsa is determined to protect the place's reputation.Sv: Men Soren ser en chans.En: But Soren sees an opportunity.Sv: Kanske kan han bevisa sin teori och lösa mysteriet.En: Perhaps he can prove his theory and solve the mystery.Sv: "Ska vi leta efter det?"En: "Should we look for it?"Sv: frågar Soren till Kajsa.En: Soren asks Kajsa.Sv: Men hon är tveksam.En: But she is hesitant.Sv: "Kanske ska vi kontakta polisen," säger Kajsa.En: "Maybe we should contact the police," says Kajsa.Sv: Soren vädjar.En: Soren pleads.Sv: Han vill undersöka själv.En: He wants to investigate himself.Sv: Till slut låter Kajsa honom gå men med en varning, "Inte ensam!"En: Finally, Kajsa lets him go but with a warning, "Not alone!"Sv: Soren utforskar de gamla gränderna.En: Soren explores the old alleys.Sv: Han tänker på var artefakten kan vara.En: He thinks about where the artifact could be.Sv: Dessa smala gator har sett mycket, tänker han.En: These narrow streets have witnessed much, he thinks.Sv: Plötsligt ser han något gömt i en skreva i muren.En: Suddenly, he sees something hidden in a crack in the wall.Sv: Det är artefakten.En: It's the artifact.Sv: Hans hjärta slår snabbare.En: His heart beats faster.Sv: Men just då ser han Kajsa stå bakom honom.En: But just then, he sees Kajsa standing behind him.Sv: "Vad gör du?"En: "What are you doing?"Sv: frågar hon strängt.En: she asks sternly.Sv: Soren förklarar hastigt.En: Soren explains quickly.Sv: "Jag tror att det här är en del av ett större sammanhang," säger han med entusiasm.En: "I believe this is part of a larger context," he says with enthusiasm.Sv: Kajsa ser på honom och tänker.En: Kajsa looks at him and thinks.Sv: Kanske ligger det något i hans ord.En: Maybe there's something to his words.Sv: Tillsammans tar de tillbaka artefakten.En: Together they bring back the artifact.Sv: När de går tillbaka inser de båda.En: As they return, they both realize something.Sv: Soren inser värdet av andra människors perspektiv.En: Soren realizes the value of other people's perspectives.Sv: Kajsa har lärt sig att ibland är det värt att lyssna på nya idéer.En: Kajsa has learned that sometimes it's worth listening to new ideas.Sv: De återvänder till gruppen, återförenade.En: They return to the group, reunited.Sv: Historien om Gamla Stan fortsätter, rikare med varje upptäckt.En: The story of Gamla Stan continues, richer with each discovery.Sv: Helhetsupplevelsen av turen blir en lärdom om samarbete och förståelse.En: The overall experience of the tour becomes a lesson in cooperation and understanding.Sv: Och när solen går ner, fortsätter gatorna i Gamla Stan att viska om sina hemligheter, nu med ett samstämmigt eko.En: And as the sun sets, the streets of Gamla Stan continue to whisper their secrets, now with a harmonious echo. Vocabulary Words:narrow: smalacobblestones: kullerstenartourists: turisterphotograph: fotograferarcolorful: färggladasoak: andas inhistorical: historiskaknowledgeable: kunnigpreserve: skyddaheritage: arveager: ivrigViking Age: vikingatidenartifacts: artefakterevidence: bevisartifact: fyndconfusion: förvirringconcern: ororeputation: rykteopportunity: chansprove: bevisamystery: mysteriethesitant: tveksampleads: vädjarinvestigate: undersökaalleys: grändernacrack: skrevasternly: strängtenthusiasm: entusiasmcontext: sammanhangcooperation: samarbete

In this special episode of Beer Bubbles, Oliwer takes us to Adelsö Beer Festival, where he spent June 13 meeting some of Sweden's most passionate craft brewers.From exciting newcomers to well-established favorites, you'll hear conversations with the people behind these fantastic breweries: Pica Pico, Underjord, Solna Bryggeri, Shapes & Objects, Beer Barons, Berretto Brewing, Unibärsum and Mariatorgets Mikrobryggeri. Together, they talk about brewing, inspiration, new releases, and what makes the Swedish craft beer scene so vibrant.Whether you're a dedicated beer enthusiast or simply curious about the stories behind great beer, this episode offers a taste of the atmosphere, the people, and the passion that made Adelsö Beer Festival such a memorable experience.Pour yourself a cold one and join us for another round of Beer Bubbles! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Wallflower to Standout: Axel's Team-Building Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-19-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en varm sommardag, och solen sken genom de stora fönstren i det moderna kontorslandskapet.En: It was a warm summer day, and the sun shone through the large windows of the modern office landscape.Sv: Kontorsfolket hade en speciell dag framför sig.En: The office staff had a special day ahead of them.Sv: En team-building dag var planerad.En: A team-building day was planned.Sv: Axel satt vid sitt skrivbord.En: Axel sat at his desk.Sv: Han stirrade på inbjudan till dagens aktiviteter.En: He stared at the invitation to the day's activities.Sv: Han hoppades att han skulle kunna imponera på cheferna och kanske få den där efterlängtade befordran.En: He hoped he could impress the managers and perhaps get that long-awaited promotion.Sv: Axel önskade att han kunde vara mer självsäker.En: Axel wished he could be more confident.Sv: Maja, teamledaren, gick runt och delade ut schemat för dagen.En: Maja, the team leader, went around handing out the schedule for the day.Sv: Hon var alltid så organiserad och hade en stark närvaro.En: She was always so organized and had a strong presence.Sv: Axel kände hur hans ambition om att sticka ut kunde vara svår med Maja i spetsen.En: Axel felt that his ambition to stand out might be difficult with Maja at the helm.Sv: Men han visste att han behövde göra något för att märkas.En: But he knew he needed to do something to get noticed.Sv: Linnea, som arbetade vid skrivbordet bredvid Axel, lutade sig fram.En: Linnea, who worked at the desk next to Axel's, leaned forward.Sv: "Det ska bli kul idag, eller hur?" sa hon med ett vänligt leende.En: "It's going to be fun today, right?" she said with a friendly smile.Sv: Axel log tillbaka, lite nervöst.En: Axel smiled back, a little nervously.Sv: "Ja, jag hoppas det," svarade han.En: "Yeah, I hope so," he replied.Sv: Klockan närmade sig tio, och alla samlades i den rymliga konferensrummet.En: The clock approached ten, and everyone gathered in the spacious conference room.Sv: Solens strålar fyllde rummet med värme.En: The sun's rays filled the room with warmth.Sv: Övningarna började.En: The exercises began.Sv: Gruppen delades in i lag, och Axel hamnade i samma team som Maja och Linnea.En: The group was divided into teams, and Axel ended up on the same team as Maja and Linnea.Sv: Första övningen var en utmaning. Bygga en bro av papper.En: The first exercise was a challenge: building a bridge out of paper.Sv: Maja började snabbt organisera folk, och Axel kände sig nästan osynlig.En: Maja quickly started organizing people, and Axel felt almost invisible.Sv: Men när de stötte på problem, visste Axel precis vad de behövde göra.En: But when they encountered problems, Axel knew exactly what they needed to do.Sv: Hans ögon glittrade.En: His eyes sparkled.Sv: "Låt mig försöka!" sa han plötsligt.En: "Let me try!" he said suddenly.Sv: Medan kollegorna tittade oroligt på, tog Axel ledningen.En: While colleagues watched anxiously, Axel took the lead.Sv: Han föreslog en ny idé, och Maja nickade och stödde honom.En: He proposed a new idea, and Maja nodded and supported him.Sv: Linnea höll med och hjälpte honom.En: Linnea agreed and helped him.Sv: Tillsammans lyckades de bygga den starka bron, något som ingen hade förväntat sig.En: Together, they managed to build the strong bridge, something no one had expected.Sv: När aktiviteten var över, samlades alla i en stor cirkel för att diskutera dagen.En: When the activity was over, everyone gathered in a large circle to discuss the day.Sv: Cheferna talade om samarbetet och vilken imponerande insats Axel hade gjort.En: The managers talked about the teamwork and what an impressive effort Axel had made.Sv: Maja klappade honom på axeln.En: Maja patted him on the shoulder.Sv: "Bra jobbat, Axel," sa hon med beundran i rösten.En: "Great job, Axel," she said with admiration in her voice.Sv: Axel kände en nyvunnen självsäkerhet växa inom sig.En: Axel felt a newfound confidence growing within him.Sv: Han insåg att han kunde samarbeta och samtidigt ta initiativ.En: He realized he could collaborate and take initiative at the same time.Sv: Han hade gjort ett intryck, och han visste att det var värdefullt.En: He had made an impression, and he knew it was valuable.Sv: När dagen avslutades, kände Axel sig lättad och stolt.En: As the day ended, Axel felt relieved and proud.Sv: Han hade tagit ett steg framåt, och den där befordran kändes inte längre som en dröm, utan som en möjlighet.En: He had taken a step forward, and that promotion no longer felt like a dream but a possibility. Vocabulary Words:warm: varmmodern: modernalandscape: landskapetimpress: imponerapromotion: befordranconfident: självsäkerorganized: organiseradambition: ambitionpresence: närvarohelm: spetsenspacious: rymligachallenge: utmaninginvisible: osynligencountered: stötte påsparkled: glittradelead: ledningensupport: stöddeanxiously: oroligtimpressive: imponerandeshoulder: axelnadmiration: beundrannewfound: nyvunneninitiative: initiativimpression: intryckvaluable: värdefulltrelieved: lättadproud: stoltopportunity: möjlighetschedule: schematcirculation: cirkulation

Welcome back to the Toon Under Podcast! Before we get stuck right into the absolute madness that is the Newcastle UnitedFirst off we'll cover the 3-0 behind-closed-doors victory against Darlington and give you the heads-up on the brand new away shirt going on sale early next week!​While it's always great to welcome a few new additions to the academy over the last few days, our main focus is on the massive first-team moves dominating the headlines. Could Joe Willock really be making a move to Turkish giants Besiktas? And with Morgan Rogers signing for Chelsea, we discuss whether that domino effect reignites Arsenal's push for Bruno Guimarães.​We also break down the incomings: The Toon have reportedly gone after Spurs' Lucas Bergvall and why I think the Bergvall bid is a smokescreen for another Swedish midfielder!Let us know in the comments: And who do YOU want in the Newcastle midfield this season?​

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Midsommar Bouquet: Capturing Summer's Essence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-18-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken över Blomsterfarmen där Emil promenerade längs de livliga raderna av färggranna blommor.En: The sun shone over the Blomsterfarmen where Emil walked along the lively rows of colorful flowers.Sv: Idag var det Midsommar och Emil hade en viktig uppgift.En: Today was Midsommar, and Emil had an important task.Sv: Hans farmor fyllde år, och han ville ge henne den mest underbara buketten.En: His grandmother was celebrating her birthday, and he wanted to give her the most wonderful bouquet.Sv: En bukett som fångade sommarens hela essens.En: A bouquet that captured the entire essence of summer.Sv: Runt omkring honom kunde Emil höra skratten och rösterna från andra besökare.En: All around him, Emil could hear the laughter and voices of other visitors.Sv: Det var en livlig atmosfär med människor som njöt av solen och de blommande fälten.En: It was a lively atmosphere with people enjoying the sun and the blooming fields.Sv: Men Emil kände en lätt oro.En: But Emil felt a slight worry.Sv: Många av de vackraste blommorna hade redan blivit plockade, och han ville inte ge sin farmor något halvdant.En: Many of the most beautiful flowers had already been picked, and he didn't want to give his grandmother something mediocre.Sv: Emil stannade en stund och betraktade havet av färger.En: Emil paused for a moment and gazed at the sea of colors.Sv: Solrosor reste sig stolt mot himlen medan prästkragar och vallmor dansade i vinden.En: Sunflowers stood proudly against the sky while daisies and poppies danced in the wind.Sv: Emedan solen värmde hans ansikte, beslöt han sig för att lämna de populära delarna av gården.En: As the sun warmed his face, he decided to leave the popular parts of the farm.Sv: Kanske, tänkte han, finns det dolda skatter på andra platser.En: Perhaps, he thought, there are hidden treasures in other places.Sv: Han vandrade längre in på gården, längst bort från folkmassan, där det var tystare och lugnare.En: He wandered further into the farm, far from the crowds, where it was quieter and more peaceful.Sv: Plötsligt möttes han av en bortglömd, liten glänta.En: Suddenly, he came upon a forgotten, small glade.Sv: Här växte vilda blommor i överflöd.En: Here, wildflowers grew abundantly.Sv: De verkade orörda och härligt fria.En: They seemed untouched and delightfully free.Sv: Emil böjde sig ner och började samla de mest strålande blommor han kunde hitta.En: Emil bent down and began to gather the most radiant flowers he could find.Sv: Han band snabbt en bukett med blandade blommor, en dans av färger och former.En: He quickly tied a bouquet with mixed flowers, a dance of colors and shapes.Sv: Den fångade verkligen sommarens vibrerande skönhet.En: It truly captured the vibrant beauty of summer.Sv: Han kände en känsla av djup tillfredsställelse och lättnad skölja över honom.En: He felt a sense of deep satisfaction and relief wash over him.Sv: Det här skulle göra hans farmor glad.En: This would make his grandmother happy.Sv: När Emil kom hem och överräckte buketten till sin farmor sken hon upp.En: When Emil came home and presented the bouquet to his grandmother, her face lit up.Sv: "Åh, Emil, så vackert!"En: "Oh, Emil, it's so beautiful!"Sv: sa hon med tårar i ögonen.En: she said with tears in her eyes.Sv: "Den här buketten fångar verkligen Midsommar och din kärlek."En: "This bouquet truly captures Midsommar and your love."Sv: Emil log, och kände hur hans hjärta fylldes av en ny form av tillfredsställelse.En: Emil smiled, feeling his heart fill with a new kind of satisfaction.Sv: Genom upplevelsen hade han fått en djupare förståelse för sin familjs traditioner och sitt förflutna.En: Through the experience, he had gained a deeper understanding of his family's traditions and his past.Sv: Han visste nu hur viktigt det var att hedra dem han älskar med små men betydelsefulla handlingar.En: He now knew how important it was to honor those he loves with small but meaningful actions.Sv: Midsommar natten närmade sig, och Emil kunde fortfarande känna doften av de vackra blommorna i luften.En: The Midsommar night was approaching, and Emil could still smell the beautiful flowers in the air.Sv: Det var inte bara hans farmor som hade fått en gåva den dagen, utan han själv hade fått en glimt av vad som verkligen betyder något.En: It wasn't just his grandmother who had received a gift that day; he himself had gained a glimpse of what truly matters. Vocabulary Words:lively: livligabouquet: bukettessence: essensatmosphere: atmosfärmediocre: halvdantgazed: betraktadeproudly: stoltdaisies: prästkragarpoppies: vallmordecided: beslöttreasures: skatterpeaceful: lugnareglade: gläntaabundantly: överflöduntouched: orördaradiant: strålandevibrant: vibrerandesatisfaction: tillfredsställelserelief: lättnadpresented: överräcktetraditions: traditionerhonor: hedraapproaching: närmade sigunderstanding: förståelseblooming: blommandewandered: vandradecrowds: folkmassanglimpse: glimtcapture: fångadelightfully: härligt

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer's Revelations: Strength in Storms and Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-18-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Blomstergirlander hängde över borden, och ljusa björkar reste sig som stolta vakter vid Sigtunasjöns strand.En: Flower garlands hung over the tables, and bright birches stood like proud guards by Sigtuna Lake's shore.Sv: Elin såg ut över den glittrande vattenytan medan hon ordnade de sista förberedelserna för Midsommarfirandet.En: Elin looked out over the sparkling water surface as she arranged the final preparations for the Midsummer celebration.Sv: På marken bildade blomsterkransar en färgglad stig, och i luften fanns doften av nybakad jordgubbstårta och nyskördade potatisar.En: On the ground, flower wreaths formed a colorful path, and in the air was the scent of freshly baked strawberry cake and freshly harvested potatoes.Sv: Elin älskade Midsommar.En: Elin loved Midsummer.Sv: Det var en tid för gemenskap och glädje.En: It was a time for community and joy.Sv: Men den här gången hade hon ett särskilt mål.En: But this time she had a special goal.Sv: Hon ville återförenas med sin bror Nils.En: She wanted to reunite with her brother Nils.Sv: Även om de alltid hade varit nära kunde hon känna en osynlig barriär mellan dem.En: Even though they had always been close, she could feel an invisible barrier between them.Sv: Vid sin sida hade hon Sofie, sin eviga vän vars plötsliga återkomst gett henne blandade känslor.En: By her side was Sofie, her eternal friend whose sudden return brought her mixed feelings.Sv: Himlen blev allt mörkare.En: The sky grew darker.Sv: Tunga moln började rulla över sjöns horisont.En: Heavy clouds began to roll over the lake's horizon.Sv: Elin såg oroat uppåt.En: Elin looked up worriedly.Sv: De hade inte räknat med regn.En: They hadn't counted on rain.Sv: Folk började snegla mot himlen och deras skratt dämpades något.En: People started glancing at the sky, and their laughter was somewhat muted.Sv: Elin behövde fatta ett beslut och snabbt.En: Elin needed to make a decision and quickly.Sv: ”Vi kan flytta allt till bystugan,” sa Nils, plötsligt ställd vid hennes sida.En: “We can move everything to the village cottage,” said Nils, suddenly by her side.Sv: Hans leende kämpade mot ovädret.En: His smile battled against the storm.Sv: Elin nickade, tacksam för hans stöd.En: Elin nodded, grateful for his support.Sv: Tillsammans med gästerna bar de in alla dekorationer och mat i skydd från stormen.En: Together with the guests, they carried in all the decorations and food for protection from the storm.Sv: Inne i den mysiga stugan fylldes rummen snabbt av värme och vänskap.En: Inside the cozy cottage, the rooms quickly filled with warmth and friendship.Sv: Ljuset från levande ljus speglade sig i fönstren medan regnet smattrade mot rutan.En: The light from candles reflected in the windows while the rain pattered against the glass.Sv: Plötsligt tog Sofie till orda.En: Suddenly, Sofie spoke up.Sv: "Jag har en nyhet," sa hon, och fick allas uppmärksamhet.En: "I have some news," she said, getting everyone's attention.Sv: Elin stirrade på sin vän.En: Elin stared at her friend.Sv: Sofie andades djupt.En: Sofie took a deep breath.Sv: ”Jag tänker stanna här i Sigtuna.En: “I am thinking about staying here in Sigtuna.Sv: Jag är trött på att resa hela tiden.” Nyheten var både överraskande och välkomnande.En: I'm tired of traveling all the time.” The news was both surprising and welcoming.Sv: Elin kände en våg av glädje men också ett stänk av oro.En: Elin felt a wave of joy but also a tinge of worry.Sv: Förändring kunde ibland vara svår.En: Change could sometimes be difficult.Sv: Utanför blixtrade himlen till, och Nils tog chansen att tala.En: Outside, the sky flashed, and Nils took the chance to speak.Sv: "Elin, vi måste prata," sa han.En: "Elin, we need to talk," he said.Sv: Deras blickar möttes i skenet från blixten.En: Their gazes met in the flash of lightning.Sv: ”Jag har alltid beundrat hur du bär allting med stil.En: “I have always admired how you handle everything with poise.Sv: Men ibland känner jag mig som en besvikelse.” Elin tog ett djupt andetag.En: But sometimes I feel like a disappointment.” Elin took a deep breath.Sv: ”Nils, du är ingen besvikelse.En: “Nils, you are not a disappointment.Sv: Du är ljuset i mitt liv.” Hon kände hur orden helt enkelt föll på plats.En: You are the light in my life.” She felt how the words simply fell into place.Sv: De talade om gamla minnen och delade tårar blandat med skratt.En: They talked about old memories and shared tears mixed with laughter.Sv: Midsommarnatten blev en tid för sanningar och ny förståelse.En: Midsummer night became a time for truths and new understanding.Sv: När stormen bedarrade och festen återupptogs under stjärnor och blomster girlander, kände Elin en ny frihet.En: When the storm subsided and the celebration resumed under stars and flower garlands, Elin felt a new freedom.Sv: Hon hade mött stormen, både den på himlen och den inom hennes hjärta.En: She had faced the storm, both in the sky and within her heart.Sv: Och medan musiken och dansen fyllde natten visste hon att att styrkan låg i modet att möta förändringar och att hålla de hon älskade nära.En: And as the music and dance filled the night, she knew that the strength lay in the courage to face changes and to keep those she loved close. Vocabulary Words:garlands: girlanderbirches: björkarpreparations: förberedelsersparkling: glittrandeharvested: skördadereunite: återförenasinvisible: osynligbarrier: barriäreternal: evigamixed: blandadesudden: plötsligahorizon: horisontlaughed: skrattmuted: dämpadebattled: kämpadecozy: mysigareflect: speglapatter: smattrawelcoming: välkomnandetinge: stänkflashed: blixtradepoise: stildisappointment: besvikelsememories: minnenunderstanding: förståelsesubside: bedarraresume: återupptacourage: modchanges: förändringarfreedom: frihet

How could the once again escalating conflict between Iran and the US impact us here in Sweden? We speak to Iran expert Rouzbeh Parsi to hear about the economic and security implications. We also look at new research into PFAS chemicals in Swedish groundwater, hear why some tourism businesses on Gotland are worried about fewer campers this summer, and visit Stockholm's popular garden allotments where the wait for a plot can be decades-long.Presenters: Samuel Williams and Babak ParhamProducer: Michael Walsh

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsommar Sacrifice: Lars' Vigil Beneath the Surface Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-17-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lars satt djupt nere i den underjordiska bunkern, omgiven av dunkla maskiner och skärmar som blixtrade med säkerhetsdata.En: Lars sat deep down in the subterranean bunker, surrounded by dim machines and screens flashing with security data.Sv: Det var en varm sommardag ovan jord, men här nere i bunkern var luften kall och steril.En: It was a warm summer day above ground, but down here in the bunker, the air was cold and sterile.Sv: Han kände sig instängd.En: He felt trapped.Sv: Det var Midsommar, och han längtade efter att vara med familjen, äta sill, dansa runt midsommarstången och känna vinden.En: It was Midsommar, and he longed to be with his family, eat herring, dance around the maypole, and feel the breeze.Sv: Ingrid, Lars kollega, knackade honom försiktigt på axeln.En: Ingrid, Lars' colleague, gently tapped him on the shoulder.Sv: "Lars, systemet krånglar igen.En: "Lars, the system is acting up again.Sv: Det är något fel på säkerhetsprotokollen," sa hon med bekymrad röst.En: There's something wrong with the security protocols," she said with a worried voice.Sv: Lars suckade djupt.En: Lars sighed deeply.Sv: Han visste att jobbet måste göras, men hans hjärta längtade efter friheten där ute.En: He knew the job had to be done, but his heart yearned for the freedom out there.Sv: "Jag fixar det," svarade Lars fast besluten, även om hans röst bar en ton av besvikelse.En: "I'll fix it," replied Lars with determination, even though his voice carried a note of disappointment.Sv: Det fanns ingen annan med samma tekniska kunnande som han, vilket gjorde honom oumbärlig just nu.En: There was no one else with the same technical expertise as he, which made him indispensable right now.Sv: Med snabba och vana fingrar började han arbeta vid datorn, medan Ingrid och Olof stöde honom genom att övervaka andra system.En: With quick and skilled fingers, he began to work at the computer, while Ingrid and Olof supported him by monitoring other systems.Sv: Timmarna passerade långsamt, och temperaturen i bunkern förblev densamma.En: The hours passed slowly, and the temperature in the bunker remained the same.Sv: Systemlarmens röda blinkningar blev gradvis gröna allt eftersom Lars framgångsrikt åtgärdade problemen.En: The red flashes of the system alarms gradually turned green as Lars successfully resolved the issues.Sv: Men så plötsligt fann han ett kritiskt fel, något som hotade hela anläggningens säkerhet.En: But then suddenly, he discovered a critical error, something that threatened the entire facility's security.Sv: Om det inte löstes, kunde det innebära stora risker.En: If it wasn't resolved, it could pose great risks.Sv: Han visste vad han måste göra.En: He knew what he had to do.Sv: Med hela sin fokus på skärmen gick han igenom varje detalj, varje linje av kod, med en precision som kom från år av erfarenhet.En: With his entire focus on the screen, he went through every detail, every line of code, with a precision that came from years of experience.Sv: Medan solen började sjunka över sommarhimlen utanför, kom Lars slutligen till ett genombrott.En: As the sun began to set over the summer sky outside, Lars finally had a breakthrough.Sv: Systemen började åter stabilisera sig, och det kritiska felet blev ett minne blott.En: The systems began to stabilize again, and the critical error became a thing of the past.Sv: Lars andades ut tungt, men tillfredsställt.En: Lars exhaled heavily, but with satisfaction.Sv: "Midsommaren är redan nästan över," sa Ingrid med en sorgsen blick.En: "Midsommaren is almost over," said Ingrid with a sad look.Sv: Men Lars log svagt.En: But Lars smiled faintly.Sv: Han visste att han hade gjort rätt val, även om hjärtat längtade efter sillen och dansen.En: He knew he had made the right choice, even though his heart longed for the herring and the dance.Sv: Lars log.En: Lars smiled.Sv: "Jag räddade dagen, eller hur?"En: "I saved the day, didn't I?"Sv: sa han med en kort skratt.En: he said with a short laugh.Sv: Hans ansvar hade hållit honom kvar, men han kände fortfarande den varma tillfredsställelsen av att ha gjort sitt jobb rätt.En: His responsibility had kept him there, but he still felt the warm satisfaction of having done his job right.Sv: Senare på kvällen, medan han satt i sin lilla kontorsficka, ringde han sin familj på video.En: Later that evening, while he sat in his small office nook, he called his family on video.Sv: Hans barn log glatt, och han kunde höra musiken och glädjen i bakgrunden.En: His children smiled happily, and he could hear the music and joy in the background.Sv: "Vi saknar dig, pappa!En: "We miss you, Dad!Sv: Men vi är stolta över dig," hörde han sin dotter säga.En: But we're proud of you," he heard his daughter say.Sv: Lars kände en djupare koppling till sitt arbete och dess betydelse.En: Lars felt a deeper connection to his work and its significance.Sv: Trots allt, beslöt han att nästa gång vara bättre förberedd, så att han kunde få mer tid med sina nära och kära.En: After all, he decided that next time, he would be better prepared so that he could spend more time with his loved ones.Sv: Med en sista blick på skärmen log han och kände en värme genomtränga sin själ.En: With one last look at the screen, he smiled and felt warmth permeate his soul.Sv: Midsommar skulle alltid kommas ihåg, även i bunkerns dunkla korridorer.En: Midsommar would always be remembered, even in the bunker's dim corridors. Vocabulary Words:subterranean: underjordiskabunker: bunkernsurrounded: omgivensterile: steriltrapped: instängdlonged: längtadeshoulder: axelnprotocols: protokollensighed: suckadeyearned: längtadeexpertise: kunnandeindispensable: oumbärligskilled: vanacritical: kritiskterror: felfacility: anläggningenpose: innebäraprecision: precisionbreakthrough: genombrottstabilize: stabiliserasatisfaction: tillfredsställelseresponsibility: ansvarsignificance: betydelseconnection: kopplingprepared: förbereddpermeate: genomträngacorridors: korridorerdetermination: beslutenmonitoring: övervakablush: dunkla

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Magic: Love and Inspiration in Stockholms Skärgård Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen glittrade på vattnet runt den lilla ön i Stockholms skärgård.En: The sun sparkled on the water around the little island in Stockholms skärgård.Sv: Det var midsommar, och hela ön var fylld av liv.En: It was midsummer, and the entire island was filled with life.Sv: Människor skrattade, dansade runt midsommarstången, och njöt av den långa dagen.En: People laughed, danced around the maypole, and enjoyed the long day.Sv: Blommor klädde stolpen, och det doftade av sommar.En: Flowers adorned the pole, and the scent of summer filled the air.Sv: Det var här, i detta magiska ögonblick, som Lars och Karin möttes.En: It was here, in this magical moment, that Lars and Karin met.Sv: Lars höll sig för sig själv, betraktade skådespelet och kände sig lite utanför.En: Lars kept to himself, observing the scene and feeling a bit out of place.Sv: Han var en konstnär, alltid på jakt efter inspiration, men kände sig ofta ensam i sin värld.En: He was an artist, always on the hunt for inspiration, but often felt lonely in his world.Sv: Karin, å andra sidan, bubblade av energi.En: Karin, on the other hand, bubbled with energy.Sv: Hon älskade naturen och livet, och det syntes i varje steg hon tog.En: She loved nature and life, and it showed in every step she took.Sv: När de först sprang in i varandra, log Karin brett.En: When they first ran into each other, Karin smiled broadly.Sv: "Hej!En: "Hej!Sv: Visst är det en fantastisk dag?"En: Visst är det en fantastisk dag?"Sv: sa hon och hennes glädje smittade av sig direkt.En: she said, and her joy was contagious.Sv: Lars, lite blyg, nickade.En: Lars, a little shy, nodded.Sv: "Ja, verkligen.En: "Yes, indeed.Sv: Så mycket färger och liv," svarade han försiktigt.En: So many colors and life," he replied cautiously.Sv: De pratade länge om konst och natur, upptäckte alla deras gemensamma intressen.En: They talked for a long time about art and nature, discovered all their common interests.Sv: Karin älskade äventyr, men hon letade också efter något mer meningsfullt.En: Karin loved adventure, but she was also looking for something more meaningful.Sv: Lars ville hitta någon som kunde förstå honom och hans konst.En: Lars wanted to find someone who could understand him and his art.Sv: Trots att de var olika, fann de en djup koppling.En: Despite their differences, they found a deep connection.Sv: När kvällen närmade sig, och solen nästan aldrig sjönk, kom den traditionella dansen.En: As the evening approached, and the sun almost never set, the traditional dance began.Sv: Lars, vanligtvis osäker, bestämde sig för att våga.En: Lars, usually uncertain, decided to take a chance.Sv: Han tog Karin i handen.En: He took Karin's hand.Sv: "Vill du dansa?"En: "Would you like to dance?"Sv: Frågade han, hans hjärta bultade av nervositet.En: he asked, his heart pounding with nervousness.Sv: Karin skrattade, ja, inte bara av överraskningen utan av glädjen att Lars tog chansen.En: Karin laughed, not just from surprise but from the joy that Lars took the chance.Sv: Mitt under dansen, när skratt och musik fyllde luften, öppnade Lars sitt hjärta.En: In the midst of the dance, as laughter and music filled the air, Lars opened his heart.Sv: Han berättade om hans drömmar och rädslor.En: He spoke of his dreams and fears.Sv: Karin, med värme i ögonen, lyssnade och höll hans hand.En: Karin, with warmth in her eyes, listened and held his hand.Sv: Hon delade sina egna tankar, och de fann en sällsynt förståelse.En: She shared her own thoughts, and they found a rare understanding.Sv: När natten blev till morgon stod de där, hand i hand, och såg solen stiga upp igen.En: As night turned into morning, they stood there, hand in hand, watching the sun rise again.Sv: Lars kände en oändlig värme, inte från solen, utan från Karin.En: Lars felt an endless warmth, not from the sun, but from Karin.Sv: Hon hade visat honom en värld där hans konst och känslor kunde blomstra tillsammans.En: She had shown him a world where his art and emotions could flourish together.Sv: På Stockholms skärgårds lilla paradis, hade Lars och Karin funnit något speciellt.En: In the little paradise of Stockholms skärgård, Lars and Karin had found something special.Sv: En början på något vackert, där både stillhet och äventyr väntade dem i framtiden.En: The beginning of something beautiful, where both stillness and adventure awaited them in the future. Vocabulary Words:sparkled: glittradeadorned: kläddescent: doftademagical: magiskaobserving: betraktadescene: skådespelinspiration: inspirationlonely: ensambubbled: bubbladeadventure: äventyrmeaningful: meningsfulltdifferences: olikaapproached: närmade sigpounding: bultadenervousness: nervositetmidst: mitt underlaughter: skrattfears: rädslorwarmth: värmeshared: deladerare: sällsyntunderstanding: förståelseendless: oändligflourish: blomstraparadise: paradisbeginning: börjanstillness: stillhetawaited: väntadecommon: gemensammanodded: nickade

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Wolfie has all the latest transfer news regarding Bergvall from Tottenham Hotspurs! Check Out The FFTV Merch Here: https://www.forestfantv.com/ In today's video, Wolfie breaks down the latest transfer bombshell from the Telegraph as Nottingham Forest ramp up their search for midfield reinforcements. Following the massive £116 million departure of Elliot Anderson to Manchester City, the Reds have officially launched their move for Tottenham Hotspur's highly-rated young midfielder, Lucas Bergvall. Forest tested the waters with an opening bid in the region of £38 million, but Spurs have swiftly rejected the offer as they hold out for a figure much closer to their £50 million valuation. Despite Roberto De Zerbi wanting to keep the 20-year-old Sweden international in North London, Bergvall has reportedly made it clear he wants out this summer in search of guaranteed first-team football, especially after Spurs brought in big-money signings Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali. But the story doesn't end there, as Wolfie explains why Forest are not backing down and are already preparing to go back in with an improved second bid. The Tricky Trees are reportedly ready to test Tottenham's resolve once again with a structured package worth around £45 million to get their man. While they are close to wrapping up a deal for free agent Xaver Schlager, Glasner Santo wants further quality in the engine room, and Bergvall fits the profile perfectly. Wolfie weighs up whether Forest should pay the premium to secure the Swedish sensation, how he would fit into the squad, and what this means for the rest of our summer transfer business. Drop your thoughts in the comments below—should we pay the £50m, or look elsewhere? #nffc #premierleague #nottinghamforest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Healing Hearts: Unexpected Connections in a Field Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Mitt i sommaren, när solens strålar kastar långa skuggor över sjukvårdstältet, går Elin mellan raderna av sängar.En: In the middle of summer, when the sun's rays cast long shadows over the medical tent, Elin walks between the rows of beds.Sv: Fältsjukhuset är fullt av ljud; maskiner som piper, fotsteg som ekar och mjuka röster från vårdpersonal som arbetar idogt.En: The field hospital is full of sounds; machines beeping, footsteps echoing, and soft voices from medical staff working diligently.Sv: Elin är en sjuksköterska.En: Elin is a nurse.Sv: Hon är vänlig och stark, men också trött efter många långa arbetspass.En: She is kind and strong, but also tired after many long shifts.Sv: Trots detta fortsätter hon med sitt viktiga arbete, driven av en önskan att hjälpa sina patienter.En: Despite this, she continues with her important work, driven by a desire to help her patients.Sv: En dag kommer Jakob till sjukhuset.En: One day, Jakob comes to the hospital.Sv: Han är en av de många besökarna, men hans ansikte är bekant.En: He is one of the many visitors, but his face is familiar.Sv: Han är en god vän till Sara, en ung kvinna som vårdas efter en olycka.En: He is a good friend of Sara, a young woman who is being treated after an accident.Sv: Jakob försöker vara vid hennes sida så mycket som möjligt, men balanserar även sitt jobb och ansvaret där.En: Jakob tries to be by her side as much as possible, but he also balances his job and responsibilities there.Sv: Han känner sig ofta otillräcklig och stressad.En: He often feels inadequate and stressed.Sv: Elin märker Jakob när han kommer och frågar hur han mår.En: Elin notices Jakob when he arrives and asks how he is doing.Sv: Hon ser bekymret i hans ögon.En: She sees the concern in his eyes.Sv: Hon har lagt märke till hur han oförtrutet stöttar Sara, och hon känner en dragning att hjälpa honom.En: She has noticed how he tirelessly supports Sara, and she feels a pull to help him.Sv: Men hennes hektiska schema och känslomässiga trötthet har alltid hindrat henne från att öppna sig.En: But her hectic schedule and emotional fatigue have always prevented her from opening up.Sv: Den dagen arbetar Elin under press.En: That day, Elin is working under pressure.Sv: Det är mycket som händer, men mitt i kaoset möter hon Jakob inne i tältet.En: There's a lot going on, but amidst the chaos, she meets Jakob inside the tent.Sv: Han frågar henne tveksamt om råd för hur han kan stödja Sara bättre.En: He hesitantly asks her for advice on how he can better support Sara.Sv: Hans fråga är enkel, men är nyckeln som öppnar dörren mellan dem.En: His question is simple but is the key that opens the door between them.Sv: De delar ett ögonblick av öppenhet och omsorg, båda med Sara i tankarna.En: They share a moment of openness and care, both with Sara in mind.Sv: De börjar prata mer, och Elin känner sig lättad över att ha Jakob att vända sig till.En: They start talking more, and Elin feels relieved to have Jakob to turn to.Sv: Hon inser att det inte är skamligt att ta emot hjälp, och i detta finner hon mer styrka i sitt arbete.En: She realizes that it is not shameful to accept help, and in this, she finds more strength in her work.Sv: Jakob å sin sida känner att han kan lita på Elin, och att hennes råd gör att han kan hjälpa Sara bättre.En: Jakob, for his part, feels that he can trust Elin, and that her advice helps him support Sara better.Sv: Dagarna går och Sara blir bättre.En: The days pass and Sara gets better.Sv: Elin och Jakob kommer närmare varandra genom dessa stunder vid hennes säng.En: Elin and Jakob grow closer through these moments at her bedside.Sv: De inser att de har gemensamma värderingar och en gemensam förståelse för varandra.En: They realize that they have shared values and a mutual understanding of each other.Sv: En dag, när Sara äntligen står på egna ben, bestämmer Elin och Jakob sig för att träffas utanför sjukhusets hektiska miljö.En: One day, when Sara finally stands on her own feet, Elin and Jakob decide to meet outside the hectic environment of the hospital.Sv: De går ut i sommarens kvällssol, fyllda av en nyfiken respekt och värme för varandra.En: They go out into the summer evening sun, filled with a curious respect and warmth for each other.Sv: Elin har lärt sig att det är okej att vara sårbar, och Jakob har funnit en trygghet i att visa medkänsla.En: Elin has learned that it's okay to be vulnerable, and Jakob has found comfort in showing compassion.Sv: Det är början på något nytt för dem båda, något som kan blomstra bortom fältsjukhusets gränser.En: It is the beginning of something new for both of them, something that can flourish beyond the boundaries of the field hospital. Vocabulary Words:cast: kastarshadows: skuggorfield hospital: fältsjukhusetmachines: maskinerdiligently: idogtdesire: önskanresponsibilities: ansvaretinadequate: otillräckligconcern: bekymrettirelessly: oförtrutethectic: hektiskaschedule: schemafatigue: trötthethesitantly: tveksamtopenness: öppenhetrelieved: lättadashamed: skamligttrust: litasupport: stödjavalues: värderingarmutual: gemensamboundaries: gränsermedical staff: vårdpersonalbeeping: piperfriend: vänaccident: olyckaaccept: ta emotyoung woman: ung kvinnacompassion: medkänslavulnerable: sårbar

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Nurse to Hero: A Summer Picnic's Unexpected Turn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen strålade över den stora öppna ängen, där en blandning av familjer och vänner hade samlats för en avslappnad sommarpicknick.En: The sun shone over the large open meadow, where a mix of families and friends had gathered for a relaxed summer picnic.Sv: Doften av nygrillat svävade genom luften medan barnen tjoade och lekte kurragömma bland blommorna.En: The scent of freshly grilled food wafted through the air while the children shouted and played hide and seek among the flowers.Sv: Mitt i allt detta fanns Elin, en engagerad och äventyrlig sjuksköterska som älskade att vara ute i naturen.En: In the midst of it all was Elin, an enthusiastic and adventurous nurse who loved being out in nature.Sv: Elin såg över folkmassan och log.En: Elin looked over the crowd and smiled.Sv: Hon kände sig trygg här, omgiven av skratt och glädje.En: She felt safe here, surrounded by laughter and joy.Sv: Men just när hon fick frid, hörde hon plötsligt ett rop: "Hjälp!En: But just as she found peace, she suddenly heard a shout: "Help!Sv: Hjälp!En: Help!Sv: Viktor har skadat sig!"En: Viktor has hurt himself!"Sv: Elin reagerade omedelbart och rusade mot platsen där ljudet kom ifrån.En: Elin reacted immediately and rushed to the place where the sound came from.Sv: Där låg Viktor, en ung pojke med lockigt hår, och såg orolig ut.En: There lay Viktor, a young boy with curly hair, looking worried.Sv: Bredvid honom var Astrid, hans mamma, nästan tårögd.En: Beside him was Astrid, his mother, almost in tears.Sv: "Jag behöver hjälp.En: "I need help.Sv: Vad ska jag göra?"En: What should I do?"Sv: frågade Astrid med skakig röst.En: asked Astrid with a shaky voice.Sv: Lugnt, men bestämt, sa Elin: "Ta det lugnt.En: Calmly, yet firmly, Elin said: "Take it easy.Sv: Jag är här för att hjälpa."En: I'm here to help."Sv: Även om det inte fanns några traditionella medicinska verktyg till hands, lät Elins utbildning och erfarenhet henne agera snabbt.En: Even though there were no traditional medical tools available, Elin's training and experience allowed her to act quickly.Sv: Hon använde ett stycke ren tyg, som en annan deltagare gav, för att begränsa blödningen på Viktors ben.En: She used a piece of clean cloth, given by another participant, to control the bleeding on Viktor's leg.Sv: Sedan höjde hon foten med hjälp av en picknickkorg för att minska svullnaden.En: Then she elevated his foot with the help of a picnic basket to reduce the swelling.Sv: Medan hon arbetade, pratade hon lugnt med Viktor och Astrid.En: While she worked, she spoke calmly to Viktor and Astrid.Sv: "Det kommer bli bra.En: "It's going to be okay.Sv: Vi måste bara vänta på ambulansen nu."En: We just have to wait for the ambulance now."Sv: Med varje ord blev Astrid mer och mer lugn, och Viktors andning stabiliserade sig.En: With each word, Astrid became calmer and calmer, and Viktor's breathing stabilized.Sv: Snart hörde de sirenerna närma sig, ett ljud av lättnad för alla närvarande.En: Soon, they heard the sirens approaching, a sound of relief for everyone present.Sv: När ambulansen kom, tog de över och Elin kände en våg av lättnad.En: When the ambulance arrived, they took over, and Elin felt a wave of relief.Sv: Astrid omfamnade henne med tårar i ögonen.En: Astrid embraced her with tears in her eyes.Sv: "Tack, Elin.En: "Thank you, Elin.Sv: Du hjälpte oss så mycket."En: You helped us so much."Sv: Elin nickade och log.En: Elin nodded and smiled.Sv: "Det är därför jag är här," svarade hon enkelt, men inombords kände hon en nyfunnen styrka.En: "That's why I'm here," she replied simply, but inside she felt a newfound strength.Sv: När kvällen närmade sig och solen sakta började gå ner, samlades alla åter kring picknickdukarna.En: As evening approached and the sun slowly began to set, everyone gathered once more around the picnic blankets.Sv: Elin satt med sina vänner och kände en ny sorts tillfredsställelse.En: Elin sat with her friends and felt a new kind of satisfaction.Sv: Hon hade alltid trott på sin förmåga att hjälpa andra, men idag hade hon sett sin egen styrka och förmåga blomma utanför sjukhusets trygga väggar.En: She had always believed in her ability to help others, but today she had seen her own strength and ability bloom outside the hospital's safe walls.Sv: Den lilla incidenten hade gett Elin en ny förståelse för sina egna gränser och möjligheter.En: The little incident had given Elin a new understanding of her own limits and possibilities.Sv: Hon insåg att hennes sårbarhet inte var en svaghet, utan en del av hennes styrka.En: She realized that her vulnerability was not a weakness, but a part of her strength.Sv: Det var en oförglömlig dag för alla som var där, och livet gick vidare, rikare av dagens lärdomar och vänskapens värme.En: It was an unforgettable day for everyone who was there, and life went on, enriched by the day's lessons and the warmth of friendship. Vocabulary Words:meadow: änggrilled: grillatwafted: svävadeenthusiastic: engageradadventurous: äventyrligamidst: mitt ishout: ropcurly: lockigtworried: oroligshaky: skakigcalmly: lugntfirmly: bestämtbleeding: blödningswelling: svullnadambulance: ambulanssirens: sirenerrelief: lättnadembrace: omfamningtears: tårarsatisfaction: tillfredsställelsevulnerability: sårbarhetweakness: svaghetunforgettable: oförglömliggathered: samladesshone: stråladeparticipant: deltagareapproached: närmade sigrealized: insåglimits: gränserpossibilities: möjligheter

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In this episode of Best Websites, Kathy Meade walks us through ArkivDigital, an extensive site that offers many valuable materials for genealogists to explore. https://media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/media.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/content.blubrry.com/family_tree_magazine/07-15-2026-BW.mp3 Feature: Making Use of ArkivDigital for Genealogy Research ArkivDigital is a Swedish gnealogy website that boasts a robust collection of aerial photos, digitized church books, and more. In this interview, Swedish Genealogy Expert and North American Representative Kathy Meade offers a behind-the-scenes look at the website and shares what genealogists can gain from taking advantage of its resources. Also mentioned in this episode: Coverage of Records from 1600s to 1990s Resources for Swedish-American Genealogy How ArkivDigital Makes Use of AI Major Collections of Swedish Records How to Access for Free Subscription Information Stay in the Know Sign up now for our FREE daily newsletter and get: Expert tips and tricks to accelerate your research In-depth articles on a variety of genealogical topics Exclusive offers on new tools and resources Plus, find Family Tree Magazine on your favorite social channels! Andrew Koch is the Editor of Family Tree Magazine.

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Lost in the Arctic: Olof's Quest for His Missing Snowmobile Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-15-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I de eviga solstrålarna i Arktiska tundran, där himlen nästan aldrig blev mörk, vandrade Olof omkring med ett förbryllat uttryck i ansiktet.En: In the eternal sunbeams of the Arctic tundra, where the sky almost never grew dark, Olof wandered around with a puzzled expression on his face.Sv: Han kliade sig i huvudet och tittade frågande ut över den enorma och vita öppna ytan.En: He scratched his head and looked questioningly over the enormous and white open space.Sv: Hans snöskoter var borta.En: His snowmobile was gone.Sv: Eller rättare sagt, han hade glömt var han lämnat den.En: Or rather, he had forgotten where he left it.Sv: Olof var en glömsk, men godhjärtad utforskare.En: Olof was a forgetful but kind-hearted explorer.Sv: Han hade lånat ut sin skoter till en kort expedition för att imponera på sina vänner, särskilt Ingrid.En: He had lent out his snowmobile for a short expedition to impress his friends, especially Ingrid.Sv: Ingrid, med sitt blonda hår och skrattande ögon, var alltid redo för äventyr, och Olof ville inte framstå som en klant inför henne.En: Ingrid, with her blonde hair and laughing eyes, was always ready for adventure, and Olof didn't want to appear clumsy in front of her.Sv: "Var kan den vara?"En: "Where can it be?"Sv: mumlade Olof för sig själv medan han gick i cirklar.En: Olof mumbled to himself as he walked in circles.Sv: Solen ovanför reflekterade över isen och snön, och det var lätt att bli förvirrad.En: The sun above reflected on the ice and snow, and it was easy to become confused.Sv: Björn, hans pålitliga vän, kom fram till honom.En: Björn, his reliable friend, approached him.Sv: "Olof," sa han och lade en hand på hans axel.En: "Olof," he said, placing a hand on his shoulder.Sv: "Kanske behöver du lite hjälp?"En: "Maybe you need some help?"Sv: Men Olof, envis som han var, ville visa att han kunde hantera det själv.En: But Olof, stubborn as he was, wanted to show he could handle it himself.Sv: Han tog fram en karta han själv ritat – en karta som var minst sagt tveksam med sina sneda linjer och obestämda landmärken.En: He pulled out a map he had drawn himself—a map that was, to say the least, dubious with its skewed lines and undefined landmarks.Sv: Han bestämde sig för att följa sin intuition och spåra sina steg tillbaka.En: He decided to follow his intuition and trace his steps back.Sv: "Jag minns att jag passerade en stor sten," sa han självsäkert.En: "I remember passing a big rock," he said confidently.Sv: Problemet var att det fanns många stora stenar i närheten, och de såg alla likadana ut.En: The problem was there were many big rocks nearby, and they all looked the same.Sv: Efter timmar av förvirrat letande i det magiska dagsljuset som aldrig verkade ta slut, började Olof bli trött.En: After hours of confused searching in the magical daylight that never seemed to end, Olof began to grow tired.Sv: Just när han var på väg att ge upp hoppet, snubblade han över något hårt och frostigt.En: Just as he was about to give up hope, he stumbled over something hard and frosty.Sv: "Det där är väl min snöskoter!"En: "That must be my snowmobile!"Sv: ropade han upprymt och sprang fram.En: he exclaimed excitedly and ran forward.Sv: Men när han borstat bort snön såg han att det bara var ett gammalt, övergivet fordon från decennier tillbaka.En: But when he brushed off the snow, he saw that it was just an old, abandoned vehicle from decades ago.Sv: Snö och is hade långsamt tagit det som sitt eget.En: Snow and ice had slowly claimed it as their own.Sv: Modet började tryta, men Ingrid närmade sig leende.En: His spirits started to wane, but Ingrid approached smiling.Sv: "Olof, kom ihåg den där stora istappen som såg ut som ett spjut?"En: "Olof, do you remember that big icicle that looked like a spear?"Sv: frågade hon.En: she asked.Sv: Hennes fråga drog en minnesbild tillbaka i Olofs tankar, och med hennes hjälp förändrades allt.En: Her question brought back a memory in Olof's mind, and with her help, everything changed.Sv: Med Ingrid bredvid sig, fann Olof snart den riktiga snöskotern, gömd och delvis täckt av drivor av snö från en kylig sommarnatt.En: With Ingrid by his side, Olof soon found the real snowmobile, hidden and partially covered by snow drifts from a chilly summer night.Sv: "Tack, Ingrid," andades Olof ut och insåg att ibland är det bättre att inte gå ensam.En: "Thank you, Ingrid," Olof breathed out, realizing that sometimes it's better not to go alone.Sv: Olof hade lärt sig en viktig läxa.En: Olof had learned an important lesson.Sv: Sökande efter hanterbara lösningar, öppnade han sig för samarbete och vännernas hjälp, glädjen att dela arbetet och framgången.En: In seeking manageable solutions, he opened himself up to cooperation and the help of friends, the joy of sharing work and success.Sv: Nu skulle han alltid minnas den riktiga vägen tillbaka – kartan kanske behövde mer än bara linjer, kanske ett hjärtligt skratt.En: Now he would always remember the real way back—the map might need more than just lines, perhaps a hearty laugh. Vocabulary Words:eternal: evigasunbeams: solstrålarnapuzzled: förbryllatquestioningly: frågandeenormous: enormaforgetful: glömskexpedition: expeditionimpress: imponeraclumsy: klantstubborn: envisdubious: tveksamskewed: snedalandmarks: landmärkenintuition: intuitiontrace: spåraconfidently: självsäkertabandoned: övergivetdecades: decennierwaned: trytaicicle: istappspear: spjutdrifts: drivorchilly: kyligrealizing: insågmanageable: hanterbaracooperation: samarbetesharing: delasuccess: framgångenhearty: hjärtligtlaugh: skratt

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Tundra Bonds: A Glaciologist's Choice Under Arctic Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-15-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den arktiska tundran bredde ut sig som ett vitt täcke under midnattssolens milda ljus.En: The Arctic tundra spread out like a white blanket under the gentle light of the midnight sun.Sv: Lars, Elin och Nils stod vid kanten av den imponerande glaciären.En: Lars, Elin, and Nils stood at the edge of the impressive glacier.Sv: Här, bland skummande isfält och skimrande formationer, pågick deras forskningsresa.En: Here, among the frothy ice fields and shimmering formations, their research journey was underway.Sv: Som en passionerad glaciolog drömde Lars om att göra en upptäckt som skulle förändra hans karriär.En: As a passionate glaciologist, Lars dreamed of making a discovery that would change his career.Sv: Elin, vars kärlek till Lars aldrig sviktat, översatte hans vetenskapliga fynd till historier för dem hon älskade.En: Elin, whose love for Lars had never wavered, translated his scientific findings into stories for those she loved.Sv: Hennes hopp var att hålla familjen trygg, men den arktiska sommaren var förrädisk.En: Her hope was to keep the family safe, but the Arctic summer was treacherous.Sv: Nils, deras nyfikna son, såg resan som ett äventyr.En: Nils, their curious son, saw the journey as an adventure.Sv: Hans ögon glittrade av spänning medan han föreställde sig de historier han skulle berätta för sina vänner.En: His eyes sparkled with excitement as he imagined the stories he would tell his friends.Sv: De började sin vandring över glaciären en kylig morgon.En: They began their trek across the glacier on a chilly morning.Sv: Solen hängde lågt, målande himlen i pastellfärger.En: The sun hung low, painting the sky in pastel colors.Sv: Men tundrans skönhet var bedräglig.En: But the beauty of the tundra was deceptive.Sv: Plötsligt började himlen mulna, och vinden ökade i styrka.En: Suddenly the sky began to cloud over, and the wind gained strength.Sv: Snart virvlade snö runt omkring dem, och sikten gick förlorad i stormen.En: Soon snow swirled around them, and visibility was lost in the storm.Sv: Lars märkte en märklig geologisk formation – en upptäckt som kunde bli hans genombrott.En: Lars noticed a strange geological formation—a discovery that could be his breakthrough.Sv: Men när han vände sig för att dela nyheten med Elin och Nils, var de borta.En: But as he turned to share the news with Elin and Nils, they were gone.Sv: Hjärtat slog hårt i bröstet.En: His heart pounded in his chest.Sv: Vart hade de tagit vägen?En: Where had they gone?Sv: Mitt i oron kämpade Lars med ett svårt beslut: hans livs arbete eller hans familjs säkerhet.En: Amidst his worry, Lars wrestled with a difficult decision: his life's work or his family's safety.Sv: Snöstormen tjöt omkring honom, och han kände isens kyla nå ända in i märgen.En: The snowstorm howled around him, and he felt the icy chill reach deep into his core.Sv: Med beslutsamhet valde han familjen.En: With determination, he chose his family.Sv: Han ropade deras namn i den vinande vinden och kämpade sig fram genom den svepande vita världen.En: He called their names into the whistling wind and fought his way through the sweeping white world.Sv: "Elin!En: "Elin!Sv: Nils!"En: Nils!"Sv: ekade hans rop i tystnaden.En: his shouts echoed in the silence.Sv: Efter vad som kändes som timmar, hörde han ett svagt svar.En: After what felt like hours, he heard a faint reply.Sv: Där, inte långt borta, såg han Elin och Nils.En: There, not far away, he saw Elin and Nils.Sv: De hade tagit skydd vid en isgrotta.En: They had taken shelter by an ice cave.Sv: Lättnad flödade genom honom när de föll i varandras armar.En: Relief washed over him as they fell into each other's arms.Sv: Tillsammans väntade de ut stormen i grottans skydd.En: Together, they waited out the storm in the cave's shelter.Sv: När ovädret lagt sig, stod de återigen på den stora vita vidderna, men nu med ett nytt perspektiv.En: When the weather subsided, they stood again on the vast white expanses, but now with a new perspective.Sv: De återvände hem utan vetenskapliga utmärkelser, men rikare på djupare band och gemensamma minnen.En: They returned home without scientific accolades, but richer in deeper bonds and shared memories.Sv: Lars hade lärt sig att karriärens framgångar vägde lite mot familjens säkerhet och kärlek.En: Lars had learned that career success weighed little against the safety and love of his family.Sv: Tundran hade inte bara förändrat landskapet, utan även deras syn på vad som verkligen betydde mest.En: The tundra had changed not only the landscape, but also their view of what truly mattered most. Vocabulary Words:tundra: tundraglacier: glaciärfrothy: skummandeshimmering: skimrandepassionate: passioneradglaciologist: glaciologwavered: sviktattreacherous: förrädiskcurious: nyfiknapastel: pastellfärgerdeceptive: bedrägligvisibility: siktgeological: geologiskbreakthrough: genombrottpounded: slog hårtcore: märgendetermination: beslutsamhetsweeping: svepandeshelter: skyddrelief: lättnadstorm: oväderexpanse: viddernaaccolades: utmärkelserbonds: bandperspective: perspektivlandscape: landskapetsafety: säkerhetsuccess: framgångarhowled: tjöticy: kyla

Stuart Ward grew up on a council estate in Exeter, England, obsessed with pirate radio, chart positions, and — oddly — record labels. That obsession, plus a teenage belief that Sweden had cracked the code on a fairer society, eventually carried him across the North Sea, first as a chartered accountant, then as one of Swedish television and radio's most recognisable voices for decades.Stuart hosted Night Flight Scandinavia and Top Gear Nordic (a name he lifted straight from John Peel's old BBC show, nothing to do with cars), interviewed everyone from Paul McCartney to Barry Humphries to Pelé, ran the Polar Music Prize — often called the Nobel Prize of music — and, in between all of it, tried and failed to build a political career in the UK Labour Party before finding his footing instead in Swedish politics. He also spent over a decade at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok and lived in Thailand for eighteen years.In this episode, Stuart and host Bob Wells talk about chasing a dream with zero self-confidence, what changes when you go from radio to television, the etiquette of never looking starstruck, and why curiosity — not talent — might be the real secret behind a rich life.In This Episode You'll LearnHow a working-class boy from Exeter who could name every record label on the UK charts ended up in the Swedish music businessWhy Stuart moved to Sweden as a chartered accountant in 1973 — and why he stayedThe real story behind the name "Top Gear Nordic" (hint: it's a John Peel tribute, not a car show)What it was like trading a UK parliamentary candidacy for a life with the man he loved, at a time when that wasn't something you talked about openlyThe unglamorous technical side of early live TV versus the freewheeling looseness of radioWhy one veteran cameraman told Stuart he had a rare gift for getting people to open up on cameraStuart's interviews with Paul McCartney (who ended up interviewing him), Barry Humphries/Dame Edna, John Cleese, Pelé, and Björn BorgThe Swedish concept of Jantelagen — a kind of built-in social suspicion of standing out — and how it echoes attitudes Stuart encountered growing up in EnglandHow Stuart came to run the Polar Music Prize, founded by ABBA's co-creator Stig Anderson to bridge classical music's snobbery and popular music's lack of respectWhy the King of Sweden presents the Polar Music Prize the same way he presents the Nobel Prizes — and the historical reason the Nobel Peace Prize alone is awarded in Oslo, not StockholmThe office politics and "dinosaurs" Stuart contended with while running a prestigious international prizeLife after presenting: over a decade working at the Swedish Embassy in Bangkok, eighteen years living in Thailand, and returning to Sweden to restart his political career with the Social DemocratsWhy door-to-door canvassing at 77 has led to some surprising language moments — including conversations in fluent Thai that stopped Swedish neighbours in their tracksStuart's take on what actually produces a zest for life: curiosity, self-belief, and refusing to assume the world only exists in whatever room you happen to be standing inResources;The Polar Music Prize Royal Swedish Academy of MusicYouTube: Stuart Ward Top GearQuestion or comment? Send us a text message.www.undercurrentstories.com

A carbon budget can feel like a hard wall in modern building design, and once you treat CO2 as currency, everything starts competing for a slice of it. The problem is that fire safety systems often show up in those spreadsheets only as a penalty: extra embodied carbon for sprinklers, alarms, and protection. What gets ignored is the payoff. A serious fire can erase years of “sustainable” choices through demolition, replacement materials, repair labor, and lost building value, all with a very real carbon footprint.We sit down with Swedish researchers Cecilia Wetterqvist (Lund University and Bengt Dahlgren Fire Research) and Axel Mossberg (Bengt Dahlgren Fire Research) to connect fire safety engineering with life cycle assessment (LCA), climate declarations, and green building certification thinking. We talk honestly about system boundaries, early design lock-in, why “50-year” assumptions can be misleading, and how reuse projects can be both a climate win and a detailing challenge that changes maintenance and risk.The heart of the conversation is a translation tool: turning fire risk into the same unit sustainability teams already use, kilograms of CO2e per square meter. Using incident statistics and damage categories, the method estimates expected fire-related emissions, including the big driver most models miss: replacement. The result can flip decisions on their head, especially for larger commercial buildings where sprinklers may reduce expected lifecycle carbon rather than increase it.If you are looking here for more resources, you know I got your back:Mossberg A. et al., A methodology for the integration of fire risk in building life cycle analysisWetterqvist C. et al., Sustainability and fire safety decisions in the design process: Overview and two Swedish building projects McNamee M. et al., Challenges and opportunities for reuse of products and materials with fire safety requirements – A Swedish perspective----The Fire Science Show is produced by the Fire Science Media in collaboration with OFR Consultants. Thank you to the podcast sponsor for their continuous support towards our mission.

Penn State football welcomed a new commitment to its 2027 recruiting class Tuesday, landing Swedish offensive lineman Oscar Webersink. We examine this international pickup and the impression he made on PSU during a summer prospect camp. We also review a variety of topics across the Nittany Lions' 2027 offensive class and take audience questions. Plus, an audience Q&A with our YouTube subscribers! Enjoy complete Penn State coverage anytime at Lions247.com. Follow the team on X: @Lions247 @TDsTake @tyler_calvaruso @danieljtgallen @MarkXBrennan. Follow or subscribe to the Lions247 Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. And watch every episode on YouTube.

The global assault on Israel and Jerusalem… King Charles betrays the Faith… Oligarchs push their digital control trap… Rubio rejects the ICC… PCUSA endorses child transitions… Swedish authorities stealing Christian girls from their parents… and the Vatican claims globalism is the Gospel. The signs of the last days are everywhere. Welcome to another edition of the Endtime show! 👉 Subscribe for daily prophecy updates and biblical analysis of current events👉 Learn more at https://watch.osn.tv/browse 🦅🇺🇸: Discover America's destiny in The Wings of a Great Eagle and reserve your America 250 Heritage Collection today: https://store.endtime.com/products/america-250-heritage-collection ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Nordangård is the Swedish researcher, author and heavy metal guitarist who first introduced James to the shocking - and true! - detail that it is the Rockefeller family which is mainly behind the Climate Change scam. Here James joins Jacob for round two of a wide-ranging conversation about everything from the nonsense of global warming [Jacob knows: he used to be an environmental activist] to the total control mechanism (aka The Digital World Brain) our would-be technocratic overlords are planning to impose on us. Also on the menu: the deliberate, soul-sapping ugliness of Town Planning or why every town in the world now looks so samey and so depressing. https://jacobnordangard.se/en/ ↓ ↓ This Delingpod is very kindly sponsored by https://sinacrisps.com The crisp you can eat without the guilt. No seed oils and just 3 ingredients. Use code: JAMES with your purchase for 15% off. ↓ ↓ How environmentalists are killing the planet, destroying the economy and stealing your children's future. In Watermelons, an updated edition of his ground-breaking 2011 book, James tells the shocking true story of how a handful of political activists, green campaigners, voodoo scientists and psychopathic billionaires teamed up to invent a fake crisis called ‘global warming'. This updated edition includes two new chapters which, like a geo-engineered flood, pour cold water on some of the original's sunny optimism and provide new insights into the diabolical nature of the climate alarmists' sinister master plan. Purchase Watermelons by James Delingpole here: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/ ↓ ↓ ↓ Buy James a Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamesdelingpole To support independent, no-holds-barred journalism and gain first and full access to all James's content, subscribe directly at https://www.jamesdelingpole.co.uk x

Send us Fan MailSeeking adventure, Carl Ludvig Hendricks leaves Dodge City with a team of hunters to track buffalo across the untamed Kansas plains. Over the course of a year, the group braves harsh winter weather, navigates treacherous terrain, and constructs makeshift sod cabins for shelter. They survive grueling encounters with local wildlife, including managing infestations of lice from raw hides and fending off gray wolves, while the narrator personally overcomes a fear of ubiquitous rattlesnakes. The expedition proves highly lucrative as they amass over a thousand buffalo hides and dozens of wolf skins, despite growing friction with local Native American tribes who object to the hunters wasting thousands of pounds of meat.Upon returning to Dodge City, the partners sell their equipment, divide their substantial earnings, and permanently part ways. The narrator briefly takes a job packing hides before moving to Kansas City to work as a hotel waiter, eventually relocating to Massachusetts to work in a steel wire mill. Reflecting on Dodge City's rapid transformation, the narrator describes how the fledgling railroad outpost quickly boomed into a lawless frontier town filled with saloons and dance halls. With no police presence, the town relied on vigilante justice, resulting in frequent, deadly gunfights and a rapidly growing local cemetery filled mostly with victims of violence.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included. 

Andreas Thorstensson is a Swedish entrepreneur, former professional gamer, and studio founder whose career has moved from the early days of esports to the challenge of rebuilding one of the world's biggest sports genres from the ground up. Born in Stockholm, he began programming as a child and later emerged in competitive Counter-Strike under the name ‘bds', becoming world champion in 1999 and earning a reputation as both a player, and builder of tools, platforms, and communities around the game. In 2001, he co-founded SK Gaming, helping turn esports into a more professionalised business, and later spent a decade in technology and startups. In 2021, frustrated by the state of football games, he returned to development to found GOALS AB, a Stockholm studio with an ambitious aim: to give football the video game it deserves. Its first title, GOALS, is a free-to-play, cross-platform football simulator built around a gameplay-first, fully skill-based philosophy. Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if your favorite massage style says more about your nervous system than your muscles?In this episode of Room to Evolve, Jessica Goulding sits down with Austin-based licensed massage therapist Danielle Evans to explore Polyvagal Manual Therapy, the subtle language of the nervous system, and why healing begins with invitation rather than force.Danielle shares how the body holds the stories of our lives, from our earliest experiences onward, and invites us to consider the skin as the outermost part of the brain. Together, Jessica and Danielle consider what it means to remember our intrinsic well-being, why the nervous system responds to a whisper, and how a state of hypervigilance can leave us less connected to the wisdom of our own bodies.Their conversation weaves together neuroscience, embodied wisdom, compassion, and the surprising power of gentleness.In This EpisodeThe difference between sympathetic activation, rest and repair, and social connectionSensitivity as a spectrumHow the nervous system communicates more than we realizeWhat it means to "remember intrinsic well-being"Why permission, not pressure, creates the conditions for healingWhy Danielle believes the only healer is the selfHow understanding the nervous system can deepen compassion for ourselves and othersWhy the body responds to very gentle pressureDanielle's threshold of grief and lossAbout DanielleDanielle Evans, LMT, believes healing is invitational. Since graduating from the Lauterstein-Conway School of Massage in 2012, she has provided therapeutic bodywork informed by an interwoven lineage of teachers, mentors, and modalities.Drawing from Polyvagal Manual Therapy, craniosacral therapy, shiatsu, Thai bodywork, Swedish massage, sports massage, and neuromuscular therapy, Danielle meets each client with an approach tailored to their unique needs. In recent years, her work has become increasingly focused on nervous system function and the body's remarkable capacity for resilience.Rather than using force or heavy pressure, Danielle creates space for the body to unravel from the inside and remember its intrinsic well-being.Learn MoreWebsite: https://balancing-bodywork.square.site/Instagram: @sistermoonshadowIf you're in the Austin area, Danielle is offering 20% off your first session when you mention this episode.Stay ConnectedVisit Room to Evolve for weekly reflections, contemplative practices, podcast episodes, and upcoming retreats:https://roomtoevolve.comSubscribe to receive new essays, guided practices, and resources for living with greater presence, curiosity, and intention.

This Day in Legal History: The Sedition Act of 1798On July 14, 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act, the most notorious of the four laws known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts. The Sedition Act made it a federal crime to write, print, utter, or publish “any false, scandalous and malicious writing” against the government of the United States, the Congress, or the President—with the intent to defame them or bring them into disrepute. In plain terms, it criminalized criticism of the government.The context was a Federalist administration, under President John Adams, gripped by fear of France and of domestic dissent, and eager to silence the opposition press aligned with Thomas Jefferson's Republicans. And that's exactly how it was used. Federal prosecutors went after Republican newspaper editors and even a sitting congressman, securing convictions for the crime of harsh political speech. Notably, the Act was written to expire in 1801—conveniently, the moment Adams's term would end—so that it could be wielded against his critics but would not outlive his own hold on power.The reaction was fierce and consequential. Jefferson and James Madison drafted the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions arguing the Act was unconstitutional, and the ensuing backlash helped sweep Jefferson into the presidency in 1800; once in office, he pardoned those convicted under it. The Sedition Act was never tested at the Supreme Court, but history rendered its verdict. More than a century and a half later, in New York Times v. Sullivan, the Court looked back and declared that the Act's assault on free expression had been repudiated “in the court of history,” using it as a touchstone for modern First Amendment law. The lesson of July 14, 1798 endures: laws that punish criticism of the government are almost always tools of the powerful against their critics—and a free press is most necessary precisely when the state would prefer it silent.Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas seeking to compel four New York Times journalists to testify before a Manhattan grand jury, part of a leak investigation into the paper's reporting on security concerns surrounding President Trump's flight on the new Qatari-donated Air Force One. Federal agents delivered some of the subpoenas to the reporters' homes. Here's the legal terrain. There is no absolute federal reporter's privilege—the Supreme Court held decades ago that the First Amendment doesn't categorically shield journalists from grand jury subpoenas—but the Justice Department has long operated under internal guidelines that made going after reporters a last resort. Those guardrails matter here, because in 2025 Attorney General Pam Bondi rescinded the Biden-era policy that had sharply limited subpoenas against journalists, restoring broader authority to pursue them. The Times says it will fight, and can ask a court to quash the subpoenas as overbroad, issued in bad faith, or violating the First Amendment. The significance is the pressure this puts on newsgathering: when the government can subpoena reporters to unmask their sources, sources stop talking, and the kind of national-security reporting at issue here gets harder to do. Press-freedom groups warn this administration has reached for subpoenas and search warrants against journalists—at the Times, the Post, and the Wall Street Journal—more freely than its predecessors.Explainer: Can prosecutors compel New York Times journalists to testify in leak probe? | ReutersA federal judge has voided President Trump's roughly $1.78 billion settlement with the IRS, delivering a scathing rebuke and referring his lawyers for possible discipline. The backstory is unusual. Trump sued his own administration in January over the leak of his tax returns, and by late May had reached a deal with the IRS to create an “anti-weaponization” fund and to “forever bar” the government from any action related to his past tax returns—protection extending to his family and businesses. U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams found the whole thing was a setup. The core legal defect is the absence of what courts call adverseness. Federal courts can only decide genuine “cases or controversies”—real disputes between opposing parties. Here, Judge Williams wrote, “there was never adverseness between the Parties; there was never a case or controversy; and there was never a question as to who would prevail,” because Trump was effectively suing himself, with his own Justice Department on the other side agreeing to lose. She found the case was brought for an improper purpose: to get a court's stamp of legitimacy on a settlement with no basis in law or fact. She sanctioned Trump's attorneys and referred one, Alejandro Brito, to the Florida bar, and suggested Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche should face discipline too. The significance is a court refusing to be used as a rubber stamp—insisting that its legitimacy can't be borrowed to bless a collusive deal dressed up as litigation.US judge voids Trump's settlement with IRS | ReutersA federal appeals court has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Kenvue, the maker of Tylenol, alleging that acetaminophen use during pregnancy caused autism and ADHD in children—and here it's worth being clear about the science before the law. There is no firm scientific evidence that Tylenol causes autism or ADHD. The most rigorous recent research, including a large Swedish sibling-comparison study of millions of children, found no causal link once you control for genetic and environmental factors shared within families; mainstream medical bodies continue to regard acetaminophen as one of the safer pain and fever options in pregnancy, and untreated high fevers carry their own real risks. So this ruling is not a finding that Tylenol is dangerous. What the Second Circuit actually decided was narrower and procedural: that the trial judge had wrongly excluded the plaintiffs' expert witnesses. Under the rules governing expert testimony, judges act as “gatekeepers,” admitting expert opinion only if it rests on reliable methodology. The district court had tossed the plaintiffs' experts as unreliable; the appeals court, per Judge Guido Calabresi, said their methods reflected approaches other scientists use and amounted to “acceptable interpretations of scientific evidence where scientists may, and in fact do, disagree.” Crucially, the court stressed it was not deciding whether Tylenol actually causes these conditions. The significance is about who weighs contested science—the ruling lets juries, not just judges, hear the dispute, which is a real win for the plaintiffs procedurally even though the underlying causation case remains, on the current evidence, weak.US appeals court revives private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism, ADHD | ReutersAnd finally, in my column for Bloomberg Tax this week, I take on a counterintuitive idea: that big corporate taxpayers may come to miss the boring, predictable world of administrative tax law now that the Supreme Court has overruled Chevron deference. My argument, in short, is that a weaker IRS and Treasury is not the unalloyed win a lot of multinationals assume it is.Here's the setup. For forty years, under Chevron, courts deferred to a federal agency's reasonable interpretation of an ambiguous statute. With Chevron gone, courts no longer have to defer to Treasury's reading of the tax code just because the statute is vague and the agency has expertise. A lot of corporate taxpayers cheered that—less agency power sounds like more freedom. But my point is that killing Chevron did nothing to remove the underlying ambiguity in the tax code; it just moved the job of resolving that ambiguity to a different desk. And there are only two other desks it can land on, and I don't love either one for a company that wants predictability.The first desk belongs to the courts. If Treasury can't issue as many binding, prospective rules, then more of these questions get resolved through litigation—case by case, on particular records, often years after the transactions are done. Courts are built to handle controversies, not to administer a global corporate tax system. The Coca-Cola transfer-pricing fight is the stress test I point to: a company may win a great refund that way, but you can't organize a multinational's affairs around the hope that every ambiguous question turns into a bespoke judicial adventure. The second desk belongs to Congress, which is the more democratically satisfying answer—Congress writes the code and is politically accountable. But in practice Congress moves slowly and episodically, usually only when tax changes ride along on some bigger budget deal. By the time Congress fixes an international tax problem, the business model that created it has been reorganized twice and pivoted to something involving AI.So the core of my argument is that corporate taxpayers need to distinguish between a useful litigation win and a stable legal environment—those two things don't always travel together. A bad but clear rule can be modeled and planned around; an ambiguous rule, as I put it, isn't really a rule, it's a threat in the shape of a Treasury notice. My prescription is that Congress should make clearer, more deliberate delegations where technical administration is unavoidable—transfer pricing, international tax, anti-abuse rules—and that Treasury should do a post-Chevron audit of its own regulations to flag where the code is asking too much of administration and too little of legislation. Because the real choice here isn't between IRS power and taxpayer freedom. It's between prospective administration and retroactive improvisation—and multinationals may get their wish, see the IRS diminished, and then find themselves stuck with rules everyone knows are broken but no one can fix.Big Corporate Taxpayers Need More Clarity in a Post-Chevron World | Bloomberg Tax This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Unity Under Twilight: A Midsommar Tale of Friendship Found Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-14-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen höll på att gå ner över Stockholm.En: The sun was setting over Stockholm.Sv: Den gyllene skymningen kastade långa skuggor genom de spruckna fönstren i det övergivna lagret.En: The golden twilight cast long shadows through the cracked windows in the abandoned warehouse.Sv: Det var Midsommar och doften av blommor och grillat kött från firandet utanför nådde in genom springorna i väggarna.En: It was Midsommar and the scent of flowers and grilled meat from the celebrations outside drifted in through the gaps in the walls.Sv: Astrid och Oskar gick försiktigt över det knarrande golvet.En: Astrid and Oskar walked cautiously over the creaking floor.Sv: Astrid, med sina skarpa ögon, såg varje liten detalj bland de dammiga hyllorna.En: Astrid, with her sharp eyes, noticed every little detail among the dusty shelves.Sv: Hon letade efter den sägenomspunna antika vasen, gömd någonstans i detta hav av bortglömda skatter.En: She was searching for the legendary antique vase, hidden somewhere in this sea of forgotten treasures.Sv: Oskar, hennes lojala vän, höll en ficklampa och lyste upp deras väg.En: Oskar, her loyal friend, held a flashlight and lit their way.Sv: "Vad tror du att vi kommer hitta, Astrid?"En: "What do you think we'll find, Astrid?"Sv: frågade Oskar och rörde vid en gammal jordglob.En: asked Oskar, touching an old globe.Sv: "Jag vet inte", svarade Astrid och log.En: "I don't know," replied Astrid with a smile.Sv: "Men jag känner att vi är nära vasen."En: "But I feel we're close to the vase."Sv: Plötsligt hörde de ett ljud av steg.En: Suddenly, they heard the sound of footsteps.Sv: Ingrid, med ett bestämt uttryck i ansiktet, uppenbarade sig i skuggorna.En: Ingrid, with a determined expression on her face, appeared in the shadows.Sv: Hon var också ute efter vasen, fast besluten att få tag i den först.En: She was also after the vase, determined to get hold of it first.Sv: "Där är du, Astrid", sa Ingrid med en kylig ton.En: "There you are, Astrid," said Ingrid with a cold tone.Sv: "Ser ut som vi är här av samma anledning."En: "Looks like we're here for the same reason."Sv: Astrid kände pulsen öka.En: Astrid felt her pulse quicken.Sv: Hon visste att Ingrid inte skulle ge upp utan kamp.En: She knew that Ingrid wouldn't give up without a fight.Sv: "Det här är Midsommar, Ingrid", sa Astrid och försökte låta lugn.En: "It's Midsommar, Ingrid," said Astrid, trying to sound calm.Sv: "Kan vi inte fira istället för att tävla?"En: "Can't we celebrate instead of compete?"Sv: Ingrid korsade armarna och log snett.En: Ingrid crossed her arms and smiled wryly.Sv: "Vi får se vem som är bäst på att hitta."En: "We'll see who is better at finding."Sv: Astrid och Oskar fortsatte att leta medan Ingrid följde dem noga.En: Astrid and Oskar continued to search while Ingrid followed them closely.Sv: I ett hörn, gömt bakom en hög av dammiga böcker, såg Astrid något glittra.En: In a corner, hidden behind a pile of dusty books, Astrid saw something sparkle.Sv: Hon gick närmare och där, i all sin prakt, stod den antika vasen.En: She approached, and there, in all her splendor, stood the antique vase.Sv: Hjärtat hoppade till av glädje.En: Her heart jumped with joy.Sv: "Ingrid, kolla", ropade hon trots allt.En: "Ingrid, look," she called out despite everything.Sv: "Vi har hittat den!"En: "We've found it!"Sv: Ingrid närmade sig snabbt och stannade bredvid Astrid.En: Ingrid quickly approached and stood next to Astrid.Sv: De tittade båda på vasen, lika fascinerade.En: They both looked at the vase, equally fascinated.Sv: "Den är fantastisk", sa Ingrid, och för första gången mjuknade hennes blick.En: "It's amazing," said Ingrid, and for the first time, her gaze softened.Sv: Astrid kände sig plötsligt generös.En: Astrid suddenly felt generous.Sv: "Vi kan dela på det vi får för den", föreslog hon.En: "We can share what we get for it," she suggested.Sv: "Det är ju ändå Midsommar.En: "After all, it's Midsommar.Sv: Tid för samarbete och glädje."En: A time for cooperation and joy."Sv: Ingrid tänkte en stund och nickade sedan.En: Ingrid thought for a moment and then nodded.Sv: "Du har rätt, Astrid.En: "You're right, Astrid.Sv: Ibland är det bättre att arbeta tillsammans."En: Sometimes it's better to work together."Sv: När de lämnade lagret tillsammans, kände Astrid en ny vänskap blomma.En: As they left the warehouse together, Astrid felt a new friendship blossoming.Sv: Sommarluften fyllde deras sinnen, och ljuslyktorna började tändas över stan.En: The summer air filled their senses, and lanterns began to light up across the city.Sv: Midsommar påminde dem om den sanna glädjen att dela ögonblick och skatter.En: Midsommar reminded them of the true joy of sharing moments and treasures.Sv: Och där, bland allt annat, svepte Stockholm in dem i sin varma och ljusa Midsommarkväll.En: And there, among everything else, Stockholm embraced them in its warm and bright Midsommar evening. Vocabulary Words:setting: gå nertwilight: skymningencracked: sprucknawarehouse: lagretcautiously: försiktigtcreaking: knarrandesharp: skarpalegendary: sägenomspunnaantique: antikaloyal: lojalaflashlight: ficklampadetermined: fast beslutenpulse: pulsenwryly: snettdusty: dammigasplendor: praktgenerous: generösapproached: närmade sigblossoming: blommalanterns: ljuslyktornaembraced: svepte ingaps: springornashadows: skuggorcelebrations: firandetabandoned: övergivnaexpression: uttryckfascinated: fascineradecooperation: samarbetetreasures: skatterglitter: glittra

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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Fireworks, Festivals, and A Heartfelt Confession in Visby Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-13-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen gick sakta ner över de gamla murarna i Visby.En: The sun slowly set over the ancient walls in Visby.Sv: Sommarkvällen var varm, och stjärnorna började tända himlen över Gotland.En: The summer evening was warm, and the stars began to illuminate the sky over Gotland.Sv: Det var festival i staden.En: There was a festival in the town.Sv: Gatorna var fyllda med musik och skratt.En: The streets were filled with music and laughter.Sv: Ljuset från lyktorna reflekterade i de glada ansiktena.En: The light from the lanterns reflected in the happy faces.Sv: Axel och Linnea promenerade längs de kullerstensbelagda gatorna, omgivna av doften av nygrillade korvar och söt sockervadd.En: Axel and Linnea strolled along the cobblestone streets, surrounded by the scent of freshly grilled sausages and sweet cotton candy.Sv: Axel kände hjärtat slå lite snabbare än vanligt.En: Axel felt his heart beating a little faster than usual.Sv: Han hade väntat på detta ögonblick hela sommaren.En: He had been waiting for this moment all summer.Sv: Han var äventyrslysten av naturen men nu var det något som hindrade honom från att vara spontant.En: He was adventurous by nature, but now something was preventing him from being spontaneous.Sv: Linnea såg så obesvärad ut när hon pekade på ett par gycklare som kastade eld i luften och skrattade glatt.En: Linnea looked so at ease as she pointed at a couple of jugglers throwing fire into the air and laughed merrily.Sv: Men Axel visste att hon brottades med en stor beslut.En: But Axel knew she was wrestling with a big decision.Sv: Ett jobberbjudande som skulle ta henne långt bort från Sverige.En: A job offer that would take her far away from Sweden.Sv: De stannade en stund för att titta på ett band spela på en öppen scen.En: They stopped for a while to watch a band play on an open stage.Sv: Musikens rytm blandades med sorlet från folkmassan.En: The rhythm of the music mixed with the buzz of the crowd.Sv: Axel försökte samla mod.En: Axel tried to gather courage.Sv: Han ville säga allt han kände.En: He wanted to say everything he felt.Sv: Medan han kämpade med sina tankar tog han Linneas hand, och de gick mot en tystare del av festivalen.En: While he struggled with his thoughts, he took Linnea's hand, and they walked towards a quieter part of the festival.Sv: Linnea märkte Axels ovanliga tystnad.En: Linnea noticed Axel's unusual silence.Sv: Hon hade alltid uppskattat hans sällskap och deras gemensamma minnen från barndomen.En: She had always appreciated his company and their shared childhood memories.Sv: Men något i hans uttryck fick henne att undra.En: But something in his expression made her wonder.Sv: När de nådde en plats med utsikt över det sprakande festivalområdet satte de sig ner.En: When they reached a spot overlooking the sparkling festival area, they sat down.Sv: Linnea tittade på honom, "Är det något du vill prata om, Axel?"En: Linnea looked at him, "Is there something you want to talk about, Axel?"Sv: Det var stunden han hade väntat på.En: It was the moment he had been waiting for.Sv: Axel tog ett djupt andetag och tittade Linnea i ögonen, "Jag älskar dig, Linnea.En: Axel took a deep breath and looked Linnea in the eyes, "I love you, Linnea.Sv: Och jag önskar att du stannar."En: And I wish you would stay."Sv: Linnea blev överraskad.En: Linnea was surprised.Sv: Hennes hjärta hoppade till.En: Her heart skipped a beat.Sv: Hon hade inte förväntat sig dessa ord, inte här, inte nu.En: She hadn't expected these words, not here, not now.Sv: Hennes blick mjuknade, och hon kände en värme sprida sig genom kroppen.En: Her gaze softened, and she felt warmth spread through her body.Sv: "Axel", började hon, "jag vet inte vad jag ska säga.En: "Axel," she began, "I don't know what to say.Sv: Det här är mycket att tänka på."En: This is a lot to think about."Sv: Medan fyrverkerierna började lysa upp natthimlen satt de där, nära varandra, i tystnaden som följde.En: As the fireworks began to light up the night sky, they sat there, close to each other, in the silence that followed.Sv: De delade en stund av klarhet och ärlighet.En: They shared a moment of clarity and honesty.Sv: Linnea lade handen på Axels, "Jag behöver tid.En: Linnea placed her hand on Axel's, "I need time.Sv: Tid att tänka, både på oss och på jobbet."En: Time to think, both about us and the job."Sv: Axel log tacksamt.En: Axel smiled gratefully.Sv: Han hade sagt vad han behövde säga, och även om framtiden var osäker kändes det som om en viktig del av honom hade fått ro.En: He had said what he needed to say, and even though the future was uncertain, it felt as if an important part of him had found peace.Sv: De lovade varandra att vara ärliga, oavsett vad framtiden skulle föra med sig.En: They promised each other to be honest, no matter what the future would bring.Sv: På väg tillbaka till festivalens festligheter kände Axel en ny funnen styrka.En: On their way back to the festival's festivities, Axel felt a newfound strength.Sv: Han hade äntligen sagt vad han alltid velat.En: He had finally said what he had always wanted.Sv: Och Linnea, hon kände att denna natt hade gett henne nya insikter om vad som verkligen betydde något.En: And Linnea, she felt that this night had given her new insights into what really mattered.Sv: Kanske skulle detta beslut att stanna eller åka inte bara bero på jobbet, utan också på hur mycket hon värderade den plats och de människor hon älskade.En: Perhaps this decision to stay or go would not only depend on the job but also on how much she valued the place and the people she loved.Sv: Visby lyste som ett smycke i natten och bland ljudet av musik och glädje vandrade två vänner vidare, osäkra men hoppfulla inför allt som låg framför dem.En: Visby shone like a jewel in the night and among the sounds of music and joy, two friends continued on, uncertain but hopeful for everything that lay ahead of them. Vocabulary Words:illuminate: tändacourage: modgrateful: tacksamtinsights: insikterscent: doftenadventurous: äventyrslystenspontaneous: spontantwrestling: brottadespreventing: hindradesparkling: sprakandeskipped a beat: hoppade tillreflect: reflekteradeoverlooking: utsiktappreciated: uppskattatclarity: klarhethonesty: ärlighetmingled: blandadesexpression: uttryckfestivities: festligheteruncertain: osäkrastrength: styrkaovercome: övervinnaunexpected: oförväntadmoment: ögonblickmerrily: glattquiet: tystarestruggle: kämpadedecision: beslutbuzz: sorletscenarios: scenarier

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Magic: Unveiling the True Essence of Swedish Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-13-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Den svenska sommarkvällen låg mjuk över Stockholm skärgård.En: The Swedish summer evening lay softly over the Stockholm archipelago.Sv: Luften doftade av salt och blommande ängar.En: The air smelled of salt and blooming meadows.Sv: Elin stod vid strandkanten och såg ut över vattnet.En: Elin stood at the water's edge and looked out over the water.Sv: Hon kände sig alltid lite utanför, lite separerad från allt det som gjorde hennes familj svensk.En: She always felt a little out of place, a little separated from everything that made her family Swedish.Sv: Men i kväll var det midsommar.En: But tonight was Midsummer.Sv: Och det var dags att hitta blommorna till den vackraste midsommarkransen.En: And it was time to find the flowers for the most beautiful midsummer wreath.Sv: Oscar, Elins yngre bror, sprang runt henne och skrattade högt.En: Oscar, Elin's younger brother, ran around her, laughing loudly.Sv: "Kom igen, Elin!En: "Come on, Elin!Sv: Vi måste hitta blommorna innan solen går ner!"En: We need to find the flowers before the sun goes down!"Sv: Han snurrade runt i sanden med en sådan glädje att hon inte kunde låta bli att le.En: He spun around in the sand with such joy that she couldn't help but smile.Sv: Klara, deras kusin, kom upp bakom Elin och lade armen om hennes axel.En: Klara, their cousin, came up behind Elin and put an arm around her shoulder.Sv: "Vi hittar de bästa blommorna på andra sidan ängen," sa hon.En: "We find the best flowers on the other side of the meadow," she said.Sv: "Kom, det blir kul!"En: "Come on, it'll be fun!"Sv: Elin tvekade lite men följde med.En: Elin hesitated a little but followed along.Sv: Hennes hjärta klappade snabbt av både spänning och osäkerhet.En: Her heart was pounding fast with both excitement and uncertainty.Sv: Hon visste att hon ville vara en del av allt, men det kändes svårt.En: She knew she wanted to be a part of everything, but it felt difficult.Sv: Social ångest höll henne ofta tillbaka.En: Social anxiety often held her back.Sv: De gick tillsammans genom skogen, där skuggorna lekte mellan träden.En: They walked together through the forest, where shadows played between the trees.Sv: Snart öppnade landskapet upp sig.En: Soon the landscape opened up.Sv: Framför dem breddade sig en vidsträckt äng, fylld av prästkragar, blåklint och smörblommor.En: In front of them spread a vast meadow, filled with daisies, cornflowers, and buttercups.Sv: Det var perfekt.En: It was perfect.Sv: Oscar kastade sig ner i blomhavet, och Klara hoppade efter honom, skrattandes.En: Oscar threw himself into the flower sea, and Klara jumped after him, laughing.Sv: De plockade blommor med omsorg och vänlighet, små pratstunder fyllde luften.En: They picked the flowers with care and kindness, small conversations filling the air.Sv: Elin böjde sig sakta ner, hennes händer visste precis vilka blommor som skulle göra kransen vacker.En: Elin slowly bent down, her hands knowing exactly which flowers would make the wreath beautiful.Sv: Med varje plockad blomma kände hon en lättnad, en tillhörighet som hon länge saknat.En: With each picked flower, she felt a relief, a belonging she had long missed.Sv: När kransarna var klara lade Oscar en på sitt huvud och började dansa.En: When the wreaths were ready, Oscar placed one on his head and began to dance.Sv: Klara drog med Elin i dansen.En: Klara pulled Elin into the dance.Sv: Till en början var hon stel, men snart kände hon ruset av glädje när de snurrade runt i kvällssolen tillsammans, deras skratt ekande över ängen.En: At first, she was stiff, but soon she felt the rush of joy as they spun around in the evening sun together, their laughter echoing over the meadow.Sv: Med blomsterkransen vilande på hennes huvud följde Elin sin familj till midsommarstången.En: With the flower wreath resting on her head, Elin followed her family to the Midsummer pole.Sv: I ringdans runt stången fann hon inte bara en tradition, utan en ny styrka inom sig.En: In the ring dance around the pole, she found not just a tradition, but a new strength within herself.Sv: Hon kände sig hemma, omringad av de människor hon älskade.En: She felt at home, surrounded by the people she loved.Sv: Medan solen sakta försvann vid horisonten visste Elin att denna midsommar skulle bli ett minne hon alltid skulle bära med sig.En: As the sun slowly disappeared on the horizon, Elin knew that this Midsummer would become a memory she would always carry with her.Sv: Hon hade funnit både blomman och sina egna rötter, djupt i den svenska traditionen.En: She had found both the flower and her own roots, deep in the Swedish tradition. Vocabulary Words:archipelago: skärgårdblooming: blommandemeadows: ängaredge: strandkantenseparated: separeradhestitated: tvekadepounding: klappadeexcitement: spänninguncertainty: osäkerhetshadows: skuggornavast: vidsträcktsea: blomhavetcare: omsorgkindness: vänlighetbelonging: tillhörighetcarried: barglory: glädjerushed: rusethorizon: horisontdisappeared: försvannmemory: minneroots: röttertradition: traditionembrace: arm omsmiled: lelaughed: skrattadeplayed: lektesprang: bredde sigbent: böjdeechoing: ekande

Johnny Mac shares five good news stories: Swedish researchers analyzing nearly 89,000 mammograms from over 31,000 patients found that three commercial AI mammography systems could spot subtle breast-cancer warning signs and elevated risk scores up to six years before diagnosis, while cancer-free patients generally scored low. In Germany, archaeologists uncovered an exceptionally rare Celtic princely tomb during solar project preparations, with heavy gold jewelry, weapons, amber/bronze/glass beads, and iron fittings from a ceremonial wagon, lifting a large block of earth to preserve artifacts. A psychiatric hospital near Paris reports positive results from therapy sessions with trained donkeys, expanded to other animals. A Japanese 7-Eleven owner posted viral signs inviting people to cool off or warm up without buying anything. Finally, a German man set a Guinness record with a 6-foot-6.7-inch Lego bratwurst made from 65,000 bricks.5 Good News Stories is a daily podcast with five positive, uplifting news stories to brighten your day. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media networkJohn also hosts Daily Comedy NewsUnlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media!  For Apple users, hit the banner which says Uninterrupted Listening on your Apple podcasts app. Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories' with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show!Get more info from Caloroga Shark Media and if you have any comments, suggestions, or just want to get in touch our email is info@caloroga.com

Swedish furniture company IKEA says it has 'nothing to hide' with its forestry operations and is proud of what it's doing in New Zealand. The company owns 500,000 hectares of forestry around the world, and 43,000 of it is here. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook toured one of its plantations.

“Judas Kiss: The Traveling Clairvoyant of Tipton Mountain” — A hermit who claims he can watch distant events from inside a hollow pine tree becomes convinced the woman renting the cabin above his is a murderer — and only he knows what she's done.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Judas Kiss” (March 23, 1978) ***WD00:45:48.210 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Calling” (1960s)00:50:20.385 = Two Thousand Plus, “World's Apart” (November 29, 1950) ***WD01:19:02.978 = The Unexpected, “Heat Wave” (1947-1948)01:31:11.637 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD01:44:47.860 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)02:14:43.934 = The Weird Circle, “Haunted Hotel” (May 13, 1945)02:42:15.220 = The Whistler, “Murder Will Shout” (March 19, 1945)03:11:41.385 = Strange Wills, “Emily” (August 31, 1946)03:41:20.826 = Witch's Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933)04:04:13.136 = X Minus One, “Honeymoon In Hell” (December 26, 1956)04:33:07.327 = ABC Mystery Time, “Murder In Haste” (1957) ***WD04:56:48.877 = Strange Adventure, “Death Rides The Carousel” (1945) ***WD05:00:05.724 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0712Weird Darkness presents Retro Radio, a night of classic dark radio drama spanning three decades of murder, madness, and the supernatural.It opens with the CBS Radio Mystery Theater's "The Judas Kiss," in which Oscar Absecker, a solitary handyman living on a dying mountain outside the village of Tipton, believes a big black dog barks three times whenever someone dies — and believes he can watch distant events unfold by standing inside a lightning-struck, hollow pine tree. When Deputy Luke Marbury rents the cabin above his to a woman named Enid Grant, Oscar becomes convinced that she is destroying the much younger man who joins her there, and his visions show him one killing after another. Fred Gwynne stars, with E.G. Marshall hosting.From there comes "Spirit Calling" from Tales From The Tomb, a short piece about a nine-year-old girl named Amy, alone in the house during a violent summer storm after her uncle Stanley's death, and the telephone call that comes through on a dead line.Next is Two Thousand Plus and "World's Apart," in which rocket engineer Jim Granger talks his way onto Flight 17, the first crewed voyage to Neptune, only for the spaceship Phoenix to be dragged off course by an uncharted comet. Crippled and lost, the ship limps to a landing at a place called Green Valley, where Commander Dijkstra can hear heartbeats across a room, the milk is green, and gravity does not behave the way it should.The Unexpected follows with "Heat Wave," starring Barry Sullivan as Whitey Malone, a fugitive sweating out a 110-degree heat wave in a fifth-floor garret while the police close in — and burning to settle accounts with the woman he thinks tipped them off.Then Unsolved Mysteries brings "Indian Fakir," a story told at the United Services Club in Simla, where a colonel recounts what happened when his young English bride, alone in their Bangalore bungalow, tried to outsmart a fakir who demanded a strand of her hair — and handed him threads pulled from a Chinese rug instead.Dark Venture presents "Elizabeth Is Frightened," with Joan Banks as a wealthy woman who marries Philip Bailey, a widower fascinated by the power of one mind to dominate another. As the whole town starts believing Elizabeth is ill and suicidal, only her housekeeper Flora and Dr. Davis suspect what her husband is really doing.The Weird Circle offers "Haunted Hotel," in which Henry Westwick travels to Venice and takes room fourteen at a converted castle to learn how his brother Philip died weeks after marrying the mysterious Countess Narona — and finds the answers coming to him in dreams.The Whistler tells "Murder Will Shout," the story of garage owner George Kramer, buried in debt to a man named Albion, and the small-time racketeer Peanut Marola who offers a black-market car racket, a partnership, and a solution to the Albion problem that goes very wrong on Miller Highway.Strange Wills, starring Warren William, tells "Emily," tracing a violin built by Antonio Stradivarius in Cremona in 1732 through the hands of gypsies, Niccolò Paganini, and the Heller family of Vienna, until it turns up at a barn dance in the Tennessee hills as a GI's war souvenir.The Witch's Tale delivers "Statue of Thor," in which sculptor Neil Redding, bored and cruel, mocks his enormous Swedish model Olaf, seduces Olaf's fiancée Hedwig, and takes the big man to the foundry to watch the statue of Thor cast in bronze — a casting that comes out of the mold wearing a face Redding never sculpted.X Minus One presents "Honeymoon In Hell," set in the late 1960s, when male births stop worldwide and the cybernetics machine known as Junior recommends sending a married couple to the moon. Rocket pilot Ray Carmody is wed to Eastern Alliance pilot Anya Borisovna hours before launch, and on the lunar surface they find an unidentified craft that does not belong to either alliance.ABC Mystery Time offers "Murder In Haste," in which Elbert Taylor kills his wife Ellen, flees Miami by train under an assumed name, and — after a derailment in Georgia — steals the identity of a dead mystery writer named Leslie Jameson, only to have Jameson's wife walk into his New York hotel room.The episode closes with Strange Adventure and "Death Rides The Carousel," where a lawyer named Jeffrey Ford is found stabbed through the heart on a merry-go-round chariot at a village carnival in Merrimack, and Inspector Jonathan Hawke spots the flaw in the ticket taker's account.

Dive into one of the most intriguing pre-WWII UFO mysteries: the Scandinavian Ghost Fliers of the 1930s. Were these unmarked aeroplanes — spotted in blizzards, with blinding searchlights and silent engines — advanced human aircraft, or early evidence of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP)?In this video, we explore historical reports from 1933–1934, including:- Sightings in remote Swedish and Norwegian villages during severe winter storms.- Massive military searches by Sweden, Norway, and Finland that found no conventional explanation.- Accounts of impossible feats: low-altitude flights in deadly weather, engine cutoffs, landings on ice, and a mysterious crash in the Norwegian Alps with vanishing traces.- Insights from John A. Keel's 1970 Flying Saucer Review article, detailing how these "mystery aeroplanes" outperformed 1930s aviation technology.Drawing from newspaper archives (Dagens-Nyheter, New York Times), eyewitness testimonies, and aviation history, we examine why governments took the phenomenon seriously — and why it remains unexplained.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction to the Ghost Fliers2:15 - Early 1933 Reports & Christmas Eve Sighting5:40 - Blizzards & Impossible Operations9:20 - Government Investigations & Searches13:50 - Key Anomalies: Lights, Silence, Landings18:30 - John Keel's Analysis & Parallels to Modern UAP22:45 - Conclusions & Open QuestionsWhat do you think caused these sightings — secret military tests, misidentifications, or something extraterrestrial? Share your thoughts in the comments!Sources: Flying Saucer Review (May/June 1970) by John A. Keel, contemporary Scandinavian newspapers, and historical aviation records. See all references at https://www.mydarkpath.com/80-scandinavian-ghost-flyerSubscribe for more deep dives into historical UFO mysteries and unexplained phenomena. Like if this intrigued you, and hit the bell for notifications!#ScandinavianGhostFliers #1930sUFO #UAPHistory #MysteryAeroplanes #JohnKeel #UnexplainedPhenomena

AI looks set to cause huge disruption to the world of work and to almost all aspects of our lives. Yet while Sweden is home to some leading AI companies, Swedish politicians are not rising to the major challenges that the technology poses, says author and AI expert Johan Falk to James Savage.Read more: Politics in Sweden: Why are Swedish politicians so silent on AI?Johan Falk's English Substack Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Dean introduces Kelly Johnson, the brilliant engineer behind the P-38 fighter. Born to hardworking Swedishparents, Johnson overcame poverty to become a legend in aviation. His industrious nature and early mastery of aeronautics led him to Lockheed, where he would transform the industry during WWII. (5)1951

We're comparing Sweden and the United States.If you've ever traveled to Sweden, you've probably noticed how clean the cities are, how much public transportation is used, and how seriously recycling is taken. On the other hand, the United States is home to some of the world's most important environmental research, groundbreaking clean-energy companies, and national parks that have inspired conservation efforts across the globe.So why do these two countries have such different environmental laws? Is Sweden really as environmentally friendly as its reputation suggests? And does the United States deserve its reputation for having weaker environmental protections?We look at the differences in systems, climate policy, energy production, pollution prevention, recycling and prevention, transportation, forests and nature, and the strengths of each country. As always, the answer is more complicated than it first appears.

Episode Description What happens in the dark hours before sunrise on day two, when your body starts asking what exactly you are doing out here?   Justin Smith teaches high school in Santa Cruz, California, where his classroom is a working  bike shop. By day he runs a Career Tech Ed program through Project Bike Tech, teaching teenagers to fix bikes, build resumes, and solve real problems with their own hands. On his own time, he is an ultra-endurance athlete who has finished the 2,700-mile Tour Divide from Banff, Canada to the Mexico border in 16 days straight, raced the Fiji Eco-Challenge with Team Curl, competed at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, and returned three times to a 60-hour swimrun across the Swedish archipelago.   In this conversation, Justin takes Josh inside the pain cave and the mental game of multi-day  racing: the dark hours before sunrise on day two, the difference between the front country and the back country, and why the body only truly comes alive on the second night. He explains how a psychology degree and Outward Bound canoe trips led to a life built around adventure, why he and his wife once lived in a tiny house they built on television, and how putting himself in hard situations makes him a better dad, husband, and teacher.   They also talk about the people. From trail angels on the Pacific Crest Trail to a septic-truck  driver in Southern California, Justin keeps returning to the connections that outlast the miles. Most of all, this is a story about a simple idea he repeats to his students and his daughter: a ship is safe in its harbor, but that is not what ships were built for, and the more you do hard things, the more you realize hard things are worth doing.   Episode Highlights • 00:00 Meet Justin Smith: high school teacher by day, ultra-endurance adventurer on his own time • 02:00 The bike shop classroom and the Project Bike Tech program in Santa Cruz • 08:00 Building a tiny house on the TV show Tiny House Nation • 14:00 The permission slip to not conform, and choosing the hard path on purpose • 16:00 Comfort is what gets sold to us, but hard things are what move the needle • 19:00 Meeting Roy Malone at the 2019 Fiji Eco-Challenge with Team Curl • 20:00 The One Water swimrun across the Swedish archipelago, attempted three times • 26:00 The Stagecoach 400 and sleeping on McDonald's cardboard with no sleeping bag • 31:00 Courtney Dauwalter's pain cave, and learning to redecorate it instead of fighting it • 38:00 Finishing the 2,700-mile Tour Divide in 16 days, from Banff to the Mexico border • 43:00 The Pacific Crest Trail, meeting his wife, and hiking through grief in 2009 • 55:00 Orienteering, gut instinct, and trusting intuition when the map runs out • 01:04:00 A ship is safe in its harbor, but that is not what ships are built for • 01:12:00 The mantra: if you can't get out of it, get into it, and find a way About Justin Smith Justin Smith is a high school Career Tech Ed teacher in Santa Cruz, California, where he leads a bike shop program through Project Bike Tech, and a lifelong endurance athlete and adventurer. A former NCAA swimmer, he has finished the Tour Divide, raced the Fiji Eco-Challenge and multiple expedition-style adventure races, competed at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, and thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. He lives in Santa Cruz with his wife and daughter, with whom he shares most of his adventures. Connect with Justin Smith • Facebook: www.facebook.com/smilingjustin • Inspire Out: www.instagram.com/inspireout/ Connect with the On Adventure Podcast Hosted by Josh Self, financial advisor and everyday explorer. • Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major streaming platforms • Follow on Instagram for short-form clips and behind-the-scenes content • Connect on Facebook: On Adventure Podcast with Josh Self • Connect on LinkedIn: Josh Self • If this episode resonated with you, leave a review and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Natalie interviews Linn Johansson Lesinonen, a recent Olah from Sweden who moved to Israel with her husband and two small children just two months ago. Linn, a Journalist for several Swedish publications, attests that immediatly after Oct. 7th protests for Hamas began taking place daily in Sweden, Jews were accosted on the streets, and many Jews began hiding their identity. Linn lives in Holon where she joins her mother and sister, and with this family support, she has made the transition to Israeli life quickly. To ask questions about Holon or Sweden, contact me Natalie@IsraelNewsTalkRadio.com and I'll pass your comments to Linn. Returning Home 09JULY2026 - PODCAST

Send us Fan MailThe story opens in the waning light of 1872, as Carl Ludvig Hendricks boards a steamship in Liverpool, the salt air thick with anticipation and the sharp tang of coal smoke. The decks soon fill with a raucous knot of Irish travelers, their laughter rising above the groan of the engines. For twenty-four days, Hendricks and his companions endure the relentless pitch and roll of the Atlantic, the air below decks soured by engine fumes and the sickly scent of vomit. Swedes, forbidden their usual card games, invent elaborate charades by lantern light, forging unlikely friendships in the cramped quarters. When the ship finally docks in New York, the city greets them with a cacophony of shouts and clanging streetcars. At Castle Garden, the registry lines snake endlessly, the air thick with sweat and hope. Amid the chaos, Hendricks witnesses the shattering grief of a fellow Swede as her child slips away, a stark counterpoint to the feverish promise of America. Luggage in hand, tickets clutched tightly, the immigrants press onward, propelled by dreams and the memory of loss.The journey westward unfolds in a haze of cinders and dust, the train to St. Louis rattling through endless prairie. At the Hotel Missouri, its velvet drapes and polished brass promising a brief respite, Hendricks and his cousin are swiftly disabused of any illusions. The hotel staff, unsmiling and efficient, seize Hendricks's treasured silver watch and the last of their Swedish coins to settle a mysterious charge, leaving the cousins adrift and penniless in a foreign city. Words fail them; the language barrier is a wall as solid as any fortress. Salvation arrives in the form of a young man with quick eyes and fluent English, who shepherds them through the labyrinthine station to their next train. In Kansas City, a crude map points the way to Osage City—one hundred miles of uncertainty. With only a handful of biscuits, they trudge the tracks, sleeping rough in a freight car, hunger and exhaustion their constant companions, until at last they find Anders Person, the cousin who is both anchor and promise of belonging.Osage City thrums with the clang of hammers and the hiss of steam, coal dust settling on every surface. Hendricks labors first in the fields, his hands blistered by unfamiliar tools, before joining the crews laying track for the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe. Under the watchful eye of Charles Rath, the work is relentless, the men bound together by sweat and necessity. Nights bring their own dangers: a sudden raid strips Hendricks of his mule team, the hoofbeats fading into darkness, and Rath must supply replacements. There are moments of levity, too—a chance meeting with Bat Masterson, whose reputation precedes him even in these raw settlements. When winter's chill halts the rails, Hendricks returns to Dodge City, where two seasoned plainsmen beckon him south, across the wild sweep of prairie beyond the Arkansas River. There, beneath a vault of stars, they share the primal thrill of the buffalo hunt, the firelight flickering over faces etched by wind and hope.Support the showIf you'd like to buy one or more of our fully illustrated dime novel publications, you can click the link I've included.