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When Steven Kilburn couldn't shake the feeling of dread that gripped him every time he drove a particular stretch of Maryland road, hypnotic regression revealed he had been abducted by alien beings who performed medical experiments on him and then erased his memory of the encounter. Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: IN THIS EPISODE: When Steve Kilburn underwent hypnotic regression to try and understand where this dark, foreboding feeling he kept experiencing on a certain stretch of road came from, he discovered that something very strange indeed did take place years earlier… he had been abducted by aliens. (Unveiled Under Hypnosis: The Alien Secrets of Steve Kilburn) *** Velma Barfield was a sweet God-fearing grandmother. Unfortunately, everyone in her life seemed to die mysteriously. (Death Row Granny) *** Karolina Olsson climbed into bed in 1918 on a Swedish island and when she woke up, thirty years had passed. It's the story of a real-life Sleeping Beauty. (The Real Life Sleeping Beauty) *** In the wilds of Australia, the persistence of Yowie folklore has endured for centuries, continuing into modern times with dozens of reported sightings and tales coming out of the area every year. (Yikes! A Yowie!) *** Imagine driving through a graffiti-stained, decaying tunnel late at night when your car suddenly breaks down, and you notice a shadowy figure in your back seat. This eerie experience is just one of the chilling legends surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel in Kingsport, Tennessee, a place known for its haunted history and ghostly encounters. (Scares In The Sensabaugh Tunnel)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:23.733 = Show Open00:03:34.578 = Unveiled Under Hypnosis: The Alien Secrets of Steve Kilburn00:31:47.494 = Death Row Granny00:40:31.897 = The Real-Life Sleeping Beauty 00:49:55.604 = Yikes! A Yowie!00:54:44.907 = Scares In The Sensabaugh Tunnel00:58:53.396 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Missing Time: A Documented Study of UFO Abductions” by Budd Hopkins: https://amzn.to/3LJzgRRBOOK: "The Yowie: In Search of Australia's Bigfoot" by Tony Healy and Paul Cropper: https://amzn.to/3Sx2cjD“Unveiled Under Hypnosis: The Alien Secrets of Steve Kilburn” (source) Marcus Lowth, UFOInsight.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckwf4e9“Death Row Granny” (source): Mark Oliver, AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5rnkkh2“The Real-Life Sleeping Beauty” source: Kaushik Patowary, AmusingPlanet.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/33ksz9fj“Yikes! A Yowie!” source: Bryan Hill, AncientOriginsUnleashed.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycya4e37“Scares in the Sensabaugh Tunnel” source: TheScareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8b8xwe=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: July 30, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SteveKilburn

In 1987 Uunied States President Ronald Reagan spoke at the Berlin Wall. In his speech he called on the leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev to "Tear down this wall". The famous words were met with applause and cheers by the large crowd of West Berliners who had lived in a divided city since 1961 when the wall was built. However, that phrase was very nearly omitted from the address. The speechwriter, Peter Robinson, tells Tim O'Callaghan what happened.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Ronald Reagan speaking outside the Berlin Wall and Brandenburg Gate in 1987, Credit: MIKE SARGENT/AFP via Getty Images)

Lena Patriksson Keller and Jonas Clason, co-founders of European denim house Jeanerica, discuss their long-standing creative partnership and timeless Scandinavian design. And: we meet the creator of the autonomous mobility vehicle, Iino, in Tokyo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012, Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his species died.George, from from Ecuador's Galapagos Islands in the Pacific Ocean, was a global symbol of conservation and brought to the attention of the world the reality of extinction.James Gibbs, vice president of science and conservation at the Galapagos conservancy knew George well. He looked after the tortoise in life, and in death. James says: “You know, moving Lonesome George across the islands by truck, people were asking, what's in the box? I said it's Lonesome George and people were crying and it was just very moving".He tells Gill Kearsley how time ran out for Lonesome George and about the legacy he left.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Lonesome George. Credit: Rodrigo Buendia /AFP via Getty Images)

A curfew has been issued to the LA area to curb looting and vandalism as protests continue; Police have sent fragments of bone and clothing off for forensic testing as the result of another search into the disappearance of missing toddler Madeleine McCann; Austrians have banded together in the city of Graz, holding a candlelight vigil for the victims of a school shooting that saw 10 people lose their lives; The final Jetstar Asia flight will take off on July 31st as Qantas Group announces the closure of the airline; Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Cassandra Green Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van and Rachel are joined by Seema Mehta of the Los Angeles Times to address the unrest in L.A. (0:00) Intro (3:11) Cardi B and the Target boycott (8:40) Why Keith Sweat is single at 63 (18:01) Swedish gospel (24:06) Coco Gauff vs. Aryna Sabalenka (30:28) Anti-ICE protests in L.A. (48:16) Seema Mehta joins the show (1:01:02) Should Black people care? (1:26:7) 'Tha Carter VI' Review (1:34:21) Glaze of the Week Hosts: Van Lathan and Rachel Lindsay Guest: Seema Mehta Producers: Donnie Beacham Jr. and Ashleigh Smith Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textBuckle up. In this Daily Drop, Jared steamrolls through a Pentagon fever dream where California governors cry about sovereignty, the Air Force funds anxiety nap pods, and Russia's Spiderweb drone strikes are the new nightmare fuel. Meanwhile, Trump deploys 2,000 National Guard troops to L.A., the Air Force downs another billion on wingman drones, and Space Force is somehow both broke and booming.The DoD can't acquire software on time, the Air Force is buying nap boxes instead of fixing actual morale, and Space Force wants $4B more to figure out what they even do. If you were hoping for clarity, this ain't it. But if you like chaos with a side of sarcasm and defense budget insanity—you're in the right place.

700 Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles. But California has sued the Trump administration to block deployment of the National Guard and the Marines. Plus, USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes reports from on the ground in Southern California.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has fired all of a committee that advises the federal government on vaccine safety.USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses what's next for DOGE after the departure of Elon Musk and the recent collapse of the Trump-Musk alliance.Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has been deported from Israel after the Israeli navy prevented her and a group of fellow pro-Palestinian activists from sailing to Gaza.Funk pioneer Sly Stone has died at 82.Let us know what you think of this episode by sending an email to podcasts@usatoday.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After the Sino-Indian war in 1962, around 3,000 men, women and children were incarcerated in a disused World War Two prisoner of war camp. Indians of Chinese descent were sent there having fallen prey to government suspicion following the war which only lasted a few weeks. Joy Ma was born in the camp in Deoli, Rajasthan, and spent the first four years of her life there with her family. She speaks to Reena Stanton-Sharma about her family's story. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Joy with her mother Effa Ma. Credit: Joy Ma)

The RBC Canadian Open in Toronto was a birdie fest and ultimately went to a playoff where New Zealand's Ryan Fox secured his second victory of the season. Rory McIlroy, meanwhile, showed up but didn't show out.The LPGA's shorter ShopRite Classic had an American return to the winner's circle in Jennifer Kupcho in New Jersey as the ladies now tune up for the upcoming KMPG in a couple weeks.The Champions Tour team golf event of the American Family Insurance Championship saw Darren Clarke and Thomas Bjorn claim the top prize, and Michael's "favorite" player Angel Cabrera didn't do too poorly either.Golf's longest day, the qualifier for the US Open, was last week, and while PGA Tour fixtures like Max Homa failed to quality, a dentist and former Oakmont caddy did and gets to play in a major championship.The 2025 US Open is sure to be a brutal test as Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlRoy, Bryson DeChambeau and more descend on Oakmont Country Club. The guys wonder what the winning score might be, and Michael gets Alex to pick some favorites out of some interesting groups, including Tommy Fleetwood, Bryson, and Phil Mickelson.In Tuned In, Michael has started watching the new golf series Stick on Apple TV, while Alex got thinking after the Tony's: which major is most like each EGOT award. Michael makes guesses to see if he lines up with Alex.This week's guest is Maja Stark. The Swedish golfer returns to the podcast fresh off her US Women's Open victory at Erin Hills. The new major champion chats with Alex about what it was like to win, how she's celebrating, and why she had a Wisconsin beer in her hand afterward the win.The NBA Finals heat up at the Pacers and Timberwolves play in a "midwestern Finals."Aaron Rodgers had finally made his choice, but Alex and Michael don't know if it's a good one for the Steelers.As the guys #AlwaysEndWithFood, Alex shares a great new burger he tried in Austin, while Michael asks is George Moetz is right about just 3 toppings on a burger. Support our friends!Use our special link - https://zen.ai/thecourseoflife - to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Watch us on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3qvq4DtListen + Love + Subscribe: www.courseoflifepodcast.comSupport the First Tee - Greater Austin: https://bit.ly/3n09U4IJoin us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/2NpEIKJFollow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QJhZLQ

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The Green party recently made renewed calls to the government to sanction Israel for its illegal occupation of Palestine following the seizure of the Madleen, a vessel that aimed to deliver food and medical aid to Gaza. The vessel, which was en route to Gaza, was intercepted in the Mediterranean by the Israeli Defence Forces before being rerouted to Israel with all those on board, among whom was Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. Earlier this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Immigration Minister Erica Stanford recently announced the Parent Boost Visa, part of the government's self-described commitment to supporting parents living overseas to visit and stay with their families here in Aotearoa. And, over in the United States, 2000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines have been deployed to Los Angeles in response to protests opposing the city's recent immigration raids. For our weekly catchup with the Green Party, Oto spoke to MP Ricardo Menendez March about all of these issues

Between September 1943 and June 1944 in World War Two, the Italian capital Rome was occupied by German soldiers.Italy had surrendered and thousands of Allied prisoners of war had escaped from internment camps in the country. An Irish priest, Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, who was working for the neutral state of Vatican City set in the heart of Rome, did everything he could to help the escaped prisoners evade capture by the Nazis. Tim O'Callaghan has been speaking to his nephew – also named Hugh O'Flaherty about his uncle's life. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Hugh O'Flaherty. Credit: The O'Flaherty family)

On this Monday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid welcomes on former film producer and now convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein onto the program in an exclusive interview from Bellevue Hospital, where Weinstein is currently an incarcerated patient. In news of the day, the jury in Weinstein's NYC trial continues to deliberate on a potential verdict, chaos and riots unfold in Los Angeles in protest of President Trump and Border Czar Tom Homan's I.C.E. conducting raids in the West Coast county, Israeli forces intercept the ship carrying aid and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg as it prepares to dock on the shores of Gaza, and NYC Mayor Eric Adams takes new, but still too little late, action to combat anti-Semitism in New York City. Harvey Weinstein, Charles Gasparino, Miranda Devine, John Catsimatidis & Bruce Pearl join Sid on this Monday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 9th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell

Jan goes way back with screenwriter and author Parker Bennett and his wife Tish Hicks. As one of LA's most successful voiceover artists for over 25 years, there's a good chance you have heard Tish's voice talking to you about Subaru, Citibank or Pop-Secret...or maybe you have even taken her voice-over class (head to www.thevodojo.com - Jan keeps promising to). Tish recounts the Polish feasts of her childhood and how her Swedish stepfather was really the one who introduced her to thoughtfully prepared and executed meals. We talk about the three-meat minimum for any Polish get-together, Parker's infamous ground turkey "crumble", Kath's love of pierogis, the famous Croquembouche project and the annual turkey photo with their kids. A delightfully tasty and fun episode – listen in!

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Swedish summer is finally here! We have a few tips for activities in Stockholm as well as around the rest of southern Sweden.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military reporter Emanuel Fabian joins host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Four more soldiers were declared dead on Friday morning after a booby trapped building exploded in the southern Gaza Strip. The slain soldiers were Sgt. First Class Tom Rotstein, Staff Sgt. Uri Yhonatan Cohen, Sgt. Maj. (res.) Chen Gross and Staff Sgt. Yoav Raver. Fabian weighs in on the challenges facing troops on the ground as Operation Gideon's Chariots continues. The leader of a small Gaza terror group responsible for the October 7, 2023, abductions and eventual murders of several hostages -- including Shiri Bibas and her two young sons, Ariel and Kfir -- was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Saturday, the military said. Another senior member was killed in a separate strike in the city. Fabian explains what the Mujahideen Brigades group is and other hostages who were murdered by it. The body of slain hostage Nattapong Pinta, who Hamas-led terrorists abducted on October 7, 2023, was recovered in a joint Israel Defense Forces and Shin Bet operation in the southern Gaza Strip, officials announced Saturday morning. This follows the recovery of two additional hostage bodies, Gadi Haggai and Judih Weinstein from the Khan Younis region. We learn how their whereabouts were determined. The Israeli Navy is expected to block a high-profile activist mission sailing to Gaza to challenge Israel’s blockade, should the boat near Israel’s territorial waters in the coming days. Among the 12 activists on the ship are Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, Brazilian activist Thiago Avila, Irish “Game of Thrones” actor Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassan, a French-Palestinian European Parliament member. With the world's gaze on Israel, Fabian describes how the Navy may block the boat from reaching the Gaza shore. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: IDF names two other soldiers killed in booby-trapped Gaza building on Friday 4 IDF soldiers killed, 5 wounded after booby-trapped south Gaza building collapses Gaza aid group says Hamas threats to staff kept distribution hubs closed on Saturday Heads of terror group that abducted and murdered Bibas family killed by IDF Body of Thai hostage Nattapong Pinta recovered by IDF from south Gaza’s Rafah Activist aid ship carrying Greta Thunberg reaches Egypt’s coast as it heads for Gaza Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by the Pod-Waves and video edited by Thomas Girsch. IMAGE: Golani troops operate in Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip in this June 3, 2025, handout image from the IDF. (Israel Defense Forces)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Madleen set sail from Sicily on June 1st as part of the renewed Freedom Flotilla Coalition, aiming to establish a humanitarian corridor to Gaza. On board are 12 international human rights defenders from seven countries, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. Huwaida Arraf, a human rights lawyer and former chair of the Gaza Freedom Flotillas, stated from Sicily that the mission directly challenges what she described as Israel's illegal and genocidal blockade, as well as its violations of international law. Israel has reportedly instructed its military to prevent the vessel from reaching Gaza. The departure of the Madleen comes just one month after Israeli drones targeted and bombed the Conscience—another Freedom Flotilla aid ship—in international waters off the coast of Malta.

Newcastle are again looking to tempt Forest in selling £50m rated winger Elanga! To Buy Wolfie a Coffee Click Here: https://buymeacoffee.com/forestfantv Join Wolfie on Forest Fan TV for a sizzling transfer update as Newcastle United reignite their interest in Nottingham Forest's star winger, Anthony Elanga. After Forest rejected a £35m bid from the Magpies on Deadline Day last summer, recent reports indicate Newcastle are back, with Forest holding firm on a valuation exceeding £50m. Wolfie dissects whether Forest should consider cashing in on the 23-year-old Swedish speedster, who bagged five goals and nine assists last season, or if keeping him is crucial for Nuno Espírito Santo's European ambitions. With Elanga's pace and popularity in the squad, is £50m+ enough, or should Forest demand more for their key man? The transfer saga doesn't stop there! Wolfie also dives into the implications of Evangelos Marinakis' recent boardroom moves. Last month, Marinakis placed his Forest shares in a blind trust to comply with UEFA's dual-ownership rules, as his other club, Olympiacos, secured a Champions League spot. With Forest now likely settling for Europa League or Conference League football, Marinakis can retake full control of the club, potentially influencing transfer strategy. Wolfie explores how this change could shape Forest's approach to Elanga's future and their summer spending plans, especially with the allure of European football on the horizon. Should Forest sell Elanga to fund a squad overhaul, or is he too vital to let go? With Newcastle circling and Marinakis back at the helm, the summer transfer window promises to be a blockbuster for Forest. Don't miss out on the latest insights—like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more Forest Fan TV updates as we gear up for an exciting season! #nffc #newcastle #premierleague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsommar Magic: Rekindling Bonds Under the Swedish Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-08-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solens strålar lyste klart över Skansen, och allt runt omkring sjöd av liv och glädje.En: The sun's rays shone brightly over Skansen, and everything around buzzed with life and joy.Sv: Det var Midsommar, och människor samlades för att fira med blomsterkransar och dans runt midsommarstången.En: It was Midsommar, and people gathered to celebrate with flower crowns and dances around the maypole.Sv: Den traditionella musiken fyllde luften tillsammans med doften av sommarblommor.En: The traditional music filled the air along with the scent of summer flowers.Sv: Lena och Oskar promenerade in genom portarna till Skansen.En: Lena and Oskar walked through the gates into Skansen.Sv: Det var första gången på många år de besökte platsen tillsammans.En: It was the first time in many years they visited the place together.Sv: Som barn hade de ofta varit här på sommarlovet.En: As children, they had often been here during the summer holidays.Sv: Lena, den äldre och mer ansvarstagande systern, bar en mental lista över allt de skulle se och göra.En: Lena, the older and more responsible sister, carried a mental list of everything they were to see and do.Sv: Oskar, hennes yngre och mer spontan bror, var mer intresserad av att vandra runt fritt och upptäcka.En: Oskar, her younger and more spontaneous brother, was more interested in wandering around freely and discovering.Sv: De senaste åren hade avståndet mellan dem växt.En: In recent years, the distance between them had grown.Sv: Deras liv gick i olika riktningar och med föräldrarnas bortgång kändes avståndet större än någonsin.En: Their lives were going in different directions, and with their parents' passing, the distance felt larger than ever.Sv: Lena hade hoppats att det här besöket skulle föra dem närmare igen.En: Lena had hoped that this visit would bring them closer again.Sv: Hon hade en noga planerad dag framför sig, men Oskar hade andra idéer.En: She had a carefully planned day ahead, but Oskar had other ideas.Sv: "Kan vi inte bara se vad vi hittar?En: "Can't we just see what we find?Sv: Så gjorde vi alltid när vi var små," sa Oskar med en glimt i ögat.En: That's what we always did when we were little," said Oskar with a twinkle in his eye.Sv: Lena tvekade först.En: Lena hesitated at first.Sv: Hon ville ha kontroll, men insåg snart att det viktigaste var att ha bra stunder tillsammans.En: She wanted to have control, but soon realized that what's most important was having good moments together.Sv: Så de vandrade genom Skansen utan karta, utan schema, bara med nyfikenhet.En: So they wandered through Skansen without a map, without a schedule, just with curiosity.Sv: De såg gamla trähus, klappade djuren och skrattade åt minnen från barndomen.En: They saw old wooden houses, petted the animals, and laughed at childhood memories.Sv: När de nådde en stor gräsmatta där människor började samlas runt midsommarstången, väckte både musiken och feststämningen något inom Lena.En: When they reached a large lawn where people started gathering around the maypole, both the music and the festive atmosphere awakened something within Lena.Sv: Hon såg på Oskar, hans ögon glittrade av samma barnsliga glädje hon mindes.En: She looked at Oskar, his eyes sparkled with the same childlike joy she remembered.Sv: "Kom igen, låt oss dansa," utropade han och drog med henne in i ringen.En: "Come on, let's dance," he exclaimed, pulling her into the circle.Sv: Lena släppte taget om sina planer och började dansa med.En: Lena let go of her plans and started dancing with him.Sv: I de ögonblicken försvann alla tidigare missförstånd.En: In those moments, all past misunderstandings disappeared.Sv: Glädjen och friheten i dansen förde dem tillbaka till den sorglösa tiden som barn.En: The joy and freedom in the dance took them back to the carefree times as children.Sv: Lena kände hur banden till Oskar blev starkare och mer äkta.En: Lena felt the bonds with Oskar becoming stronger and more genuine.Sv: När dagen gick mot sitt slut och solen började sjunka lämnade de Skansen tillsammans, hand i hand.En: As the day came to an end and the sun began to set, they left Skansen together, hand in hand.Sv: De hade lovat varandra att inte låta år passera utan att träffas på platser de älskade.En: They had promised each other not to let years pass without meeting in places they loved.Sv: Lena hade lärt sig att omfamna spontaniteten och Oskar förstod värdet av Lenas vilja att hålla samman familjen.En: Lena had learned to embrace spontaneity, and Oskar understood the value of Lena's desire to keep the family together.Sv: Det var en ny början för dem, i hjärtat av en somrig Midsommar, och de visste att detta minne skulle leva kvar inom dem.En: It was a new beginning for them, in the heart of a summery Midsommar, and they knew this memory would remain within them.Sv: Deras band hade blivit starkare än någonsin, och framtiden såg ljus ut i det varma skenet av en svensk sommarkväll.En: Their bond had become stronger than ever, and the future looked bright in the warm glow of a Swedish summer evening. Vocabulary Words:rays: strålarbuzzed: sjödcrowns: blomsterkransargates: portarnaholidays: sommarlovetresponsible: ansvarstagandespontaneous: spontanwandering: vandradistance: avståndetpassing: bortgångtwinkle: glimthesitated: tvekadecuriosity: nyfikenhetpetted: klappadememories: minnengathering: samlasfestive: feststämningensparkled: glittradedawned: väckteexclaimed: utropadecircle: ringenmisunderstandings: missförståndfreedom: frihetencarefree: sorglösagenuine: äktamoments: ögonblickenspontaneity: spontanitetenembrace: omfamnafuture: framtidenevening: sommarkväll

Ralph welcomes Heidi Shierholz, president of the Economic Policy Institute, to break down the budget bill passing through Congress that is the largest transfer of wealth from the poor and working-class to the wealthy in United States history. Then, insurance expert, Robert Hunter returns to discuss the recent rise in auto insurance rates.Heidi Shierholz is the president of the Economic Policy Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that uses the power of its research on economic trends and on the impact of economic policies to advance reforms that serve working people, deliver racial justice, and guarantee gender equity. In 2021 she became the fourth president EPI has had since its founding in 1986.We've never seen a budget that so plainly takes from the poor to give to the rich… The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that lower and lower middle-income people will actually lose out. They may get something of a tax break, but they lose benefits. So that on net, their after-tax income will be lower after this bill, while the rich just make out like bandits.Heidi Shierholz, President of the Economic Policy InstituteThe draconian cuts that we are seeing to the safety net are not big enough, because the tax increases are so huge that this bill also increases the deficit dramatically.Heidi ShierholzMany folks are calling this the MAGA Murder Bill. They're not wrong. People will die because of the cuts that we're seeing here.Heidi ShierholzRobert Hunter is the Director Emeritus of Insurance at the Consumer Federation of America. He has held many positions in the field, both public and private, including being the Commissioner of Insurance for the State of Texas being the President and Founder of the National Insurance Consumer Organization and served as United States Federal Insurance Administrator.Decide how much you need. Don't ask for more than you really need. And then once you have it, “I need this much for my car. I need this much if I hit somebody” and so on. And then you get that statistic, and you send it out to several companies and get quotes.Robert Hunter on buying auto insuranceThere isn't any program benefiting the American people that Trump is not cutting in order to turn the country over to the giant corporations and the super-rich. It's basically an overthrow of the government and an overthrow of the rule of law.Ralph NaderNews 6/6/251. On May 23rd, the Trump administration Department of Justice officially announced it had reached an agreement with Boeing to drop its criminal case against the airline manufacturer related to the 2018 and 2019 crashes that killed 346 people, NPR reports. The turnover at the federal government in recent years has prolonged this case; the first Trump administration reached a deferred prosecution agreement with Boeing in 2021, but prosecutors revived the criminal case under President Biden, and as NPR notes, “Boeing agreed last year to plead guilty to defrauding regulators, but a federal judge rejected that proposed plea deal.” Just before the deal was reached, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal penned a letter calling on the DOJ not to “allow [Boeing] to weasel its way out of accountability for its failed corporate culture, and for any illegal behavior that has resulted in deadly consequence,” but this was clearly ignored. Paul Cassell, a law professor at the University of Utah and former federal judge who, according to NPR, is representing the families of victims for free, said, “This kind of non-prosecution deal is unprecedented and obviously wrong for the deadliest corporate crime in U.S. history…My families will object and hope to convince the court to reject [the deal]."2. That same day, Trump signed a new executive order to “cut down on regulations and fast-track new licenses for [nuclear] reactors and power plants,” per Reuters. According to the wire service, “Shares of uranium mining companies Uranium Energy…Energy Fuels…and Centrus Energy…jumped between 19.6% and 24.2%” following this announcement. Sam Altman-backed nuclear startup Oklo gained 23.1%. The administration's new interest in the nuclear industry is spurred in part by increased demand for energy as, “power-hungry data centers dedicated to artificial intelligence and crypto miners plug into the grid.” The nuclear industry is also expected to retain many tax incentives stripped away from green energy initiatives in the so-called Big Beautiful Bill.3. In yet another instance of the Trump administration going soft on corporate greed, the Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission has dismissed their case against PepsiCo. As the AP explains, “The lawsuit…alleged that PepsiCo was giving unfair price advantages to Walmart at the expense of other vendors and consumers,” citing the 1936 Robinson-Patman Act, which bans companies from “using promotional incentive payments to favor large customers over smaller ones.” Current FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson called the case a “dubious partisan stunt,” in a press release. Former Chair Lina Khan however, called the dismissal “disturbing,” and wrote, “This lawsuit would've protected families from paying higher prices at the grocery store and stopped conduct that squeezes small businesses and communities across America. Dismissing it is a gift to giant retailers as they gear up to hike prices.”4. Instead of utilizing the federal regulatory apparatus to protect consumers and the public, the Trump administration instead continues to weaponize these institutions to target progressive groups. According to Axios, the FTC is “investigating…Media Matters over claims that it and other media advocacy groups coordinated advertising boycotts of Elon Musk's X.” As this report notes, “X [formerly Twitter] sued Media Matters for defamation in 2023 for a report it publicly released that showed ads on X running next to pro-Nazi content. X claimed the report contributed to an advertiser exodus.” While it seems unlikely the social media platform could prevail in such a suit, the suit has effectively cowed the advertising industry, with the World Federation of Advertisers dismantling their Global Alliance for Responsible Media just months after the suit was filed. Media Matters president Angelo Carusone is quoted saying, “The Trump administration has been defined by naming right-wing media figures to key posts and abusing the power of the federal government to bully political opponents and silence critics…that's exactly what's happening here…These threats won't work; we remain steadfast to our mission.”5. On Thursday, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cotez endorsed State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in his bid for Mayor of New York City, POLITICO reports. This endorsement came the morning after the first mayoral primary debate, a rollicking affair featuring nine candidates and including a testy exchange in which the moderators disregarded their own rules to press Mamdani to say whether he believed in “a Jewish state of Israel?” Mamdani responded that he believed Israel has a right to exist “as a state with equal rights.” This from the Times of Israel. In her endorsement, AOC wrote “Assemblymember Mamdani has demonstrated a real ability on the ground to put together a coalition of working-class New Yorkers that is strongest to lead the pack…In the final stretch of the race, we need to get very real about that.” Ocasio-Cortez said she would rank Adrienne Adams, Brad Lander, Scott Stringer and Zellnor Myrie in that order after Mamdani.6. Turning to Palestine itself, the Times of Israel reports notorious Biden State Department spokesman Matthew Miller admitted in an interview that, “It is without a doubt true that Israel has committed war crimes” in Gaza. While Miller stops short of accusing the Israeli government of pursuing “a policy of deliberately committing war crimes,” and repeats the tired canard that Hamas resisted ceasefire negotiations, he admits that the Biden administration “could have done [more] to pressure the Israeli government to agree to…[a] ceasefire.” Hopefully, Miller's admission will help crack the dam of silence and allow the truth to be told about this criminal military campaign.7. Even as Miller makes this admission, the merciless bombing of Palestinians continues. The Guardian reports “On Sunday, at least 31 Palestinians were killed after Israeli forces opened fire at the site of a food distribution centre in Rafah…On Monday, another three Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire at the same site…And on Tuesday, 27 people were killed after Israeli forces opened fire again, say Gaza officials.” This report continues, citing UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, who said on Tuesday that “Palestinians in Gaza now faced an impossible choice: ‘Die from starvation or risk being killed while trying to access the meagre food that is being made available.'” Türk added that by attacking civilians, Israel is committing yet more war crimes.8. Some high-profile activists are taking direct action to deliver food to Gaza. Democracy Now! reports 12 activists aboard The Madleen, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, have departed from the Italian port of Catania. This group includes Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, actor Liam Cunningham, and Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament. Despite the previous ship being targeted by a drone attack, Thunberg is quoted saying “We deem the risk of silence and the risk of inaction to be so much more deadly than this mission.” Threats to the flotilla continue to pour in. South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham tweeted, “Hope Greta and her friends can swim!” In Israel itself, IDF spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin ominously stated “we will act accordingly," per FOX News.9. In more foreign policy news, Gareth Gore – a Washington Post reporter and author of Opus, an exposé of the shadowy Opus Dei sect within the Catholic Church – reports Pope Leo has given Opus Dei six months to “pass comprehensive reforms” and has told the group that if significant changes are not made by December, “necessary measures will be taken.” Gore further reports that in addition to the reforms, “[Pope] Leo has also demanded an investigation into abuse allegations…[including] human trafficking, enslavement…[and] physical and psychological abuse of members.” According to Gore, the reforms were first ordered by Pope Francis in 2022, but “Opus Dei dragged its feet – in the hope the pope would pass away first.” Upon his death, Pope Francis had been on the, “cusp of signing into canon law a huge reform of Opus Dei.” The Vatican was also moving to force a vote on a revised Opus Dei constitution, which was, “quietly cancelled” within hours of Francis' death. Perhaps most tellingly, Gore reports “The Vatican has privately reassured Opus Dei victims who have long campaigned for justice that they ‘won't be disappointed'”10. Finally, a political earthquake has occurred in South Korea. Listeners may remember the failed coup attempt by right-wing former President Yoon Suk Yeol, which culminated in his ouster and could ultimately lead to a sentence of life in prison or even death. Now, the country has elected a new president, Lee Jae-myung, by a margin of 49.4% to 41.2%. Lee, who leads Korea's Democratic People's Party, has “endured a barrage of criminal indictments and an assassination attempt,” since losing the last presidential election by a margin of less than 1 per cent, per the Financial Times. Lee is a former factory worker who campaigned in a bulletproof vest after surviving being knifed in the neck last year. The FT notes “Lee…grew up in poverty and suffered [a] permanent injury at the age of 13 when his arm was crushed in a machine at the baseball glove factory where he worked…in 2022 [he] declared his ambition to be a ‘successful Bernie Sanders'.” That said, he has pivoted to the center in his recent political messaging. Beyond the impact of Lee's election on the future of Korean democracy, his tenure is sure to set a new tone in Korea's relations with their neighbors including the US, the DPRK, China and Japan.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

The CHGO Blackhawks crew dive into a scouting report on Swedish player Anton Frondell. Can he be the Chicago Blackhawks' natural center of the future? And would drafting him be a reach?

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Nature's Embrace: Finding Hope in a Wild Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-07-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I Stockholm har skogen tagit över.En: In Stockholm, the forest has taken over.Sv: Hus står täckta av murgröna.En: Houses stand covered in ivy.Sv: Gatorna är fyllda av vilda blommor.En: The streets are filled with wildflowers.Sv: Elsa och Johan går försiktigt över gräset.En: Elsa and Johan walk cautiously over the grass.Sv: De är på väg till en plats som sägs finnas någonstans i den svenska landsbygden.En: They are on their way to a place said to exist somewhere in the Swedish countryside.Sv: En plats där de kan börja om.En: A place where they can start anew.Sv: Elsa tar ett djupt andetag.En: Elsa takes a deep breath.Sv: Den klarblå himlen lovar en vacker dag.En: The clear blue sky promises a beautiful day.Sv: Men inom henne finns en oro.En: But within her, there is a worry.Sv: "Vi måste ta en säker väg," säger hon.En: "We must take a safe route," she says.Sv: "Vi kan inte riskera det."En: "We can't risk it."Sv: Johan ser på henne, hans röst är varm men orolig.En: Johan looks at her, his voice warm but worried.Sv: "Men om vi går direkt, hur vet vi att det inte är bättre?"En: "But if we go directly, how do we know it won't be better?"Sv: Elsa skakar på huvudet.En: Elsa shakes her head.Sv: "Vi måste lita på kartan.En: "We must trust the map.Sv: Vi går den längre vägen.En: We'll take the longer route.Sv: Det är säkrare."En: It's safer."Sv: De fortsätter tillsammans.En: They continue together.Sv: Naturen har tagit över, men det finns också faror.En: Nature has taken over, but there are also dangers.Sv: Ruiner från det gamla livet.En: Ruins of the old life.Sv: Ormar och rovfåglar.En: Snakes and birds of prey.Sv: De hör en gren knäcka.En: They hear a branch crack.Sv: Det är bara en räv, men det skrämmer dem.En: It's just a fox, but it frightens them.Sv: När de närmar sig en gammal bro, ser den skrämmande ut.En: As they approach an old bridge, it looks daunting.Sv: Den är täckt av blommor och nästintill övergiven, som något ur en dröm.En: It's covered in flowers and almost abandoned, like something out of a dream.Sv: De går försiktigt.En: They walk carefully.Sv: Plötsligt ger bron under Johan, och han faller nästan ner i floden.En: Suddenly the bridge gives way under Johan, and he almost falls into the river.Sv: Elsa kastar sig framåt.En: Elsa throws herself forward.Sv: Hon tar tag i hans hand i sista stund.En: She grabs his hand at the last moment.Sv: "Jag har dig," säger hon och drar upp honom.En: "I've got you," she says, pulling him up.Sv: Johan ler, trots faran.En: Johan smiles, despite the danger.Sv: "Tack, Elsa.En: "Thank you, Elsa.Sv: Jag litar på dig nu."En: I trust you now."Sv: De båda står kvar ett ögonblick, andas tungt.En: They both stand still for a moment, breathing heavily.Sv: Då ser de upp, och i fjärran, i landsbygdens mjuka kullar, ser de rök.En: Then they look up, and in the distance, in the countryside's gentle hills, they see smoke.Sv: En trygg, varm rök.En: A safe, warm smoke.Sv: Elsa känner värmen i sitt hjärta.En: Elsa feels warmth in her heart.Sv: När de når platsen möts de av andra som också söker säkerhet.En: When they reach the place, they are met by others also seeking safety.Sv: En stor eld brinner.En: A large fire burns.Sv: De hör ljuden av glädje och ser grillad midsommarmat.En: They hear sounds of joy and see grilled midsummer food.Sv: Johan ser på Elsa.En: Johan looks at Elsa.Sv: "Vi klarade det," säger han lättat.En: "We made it," he says with relief.Sv: Elsa nickar och känner för första gången på länge lugnet.En: Elsa nods and for the first time in a long while feels calm.Sv: De har varandra.En: They have each other.Sv: Misstagen är borta.En: Past mistakes are gone.Sv: De är hemma.En: They are home.Sv: Naturen runt dem, den nya världen, känns plötsligt vänlig.En: The nature around them, the new world, suddenly feels friendly.Sv: Sommaren är här.En: Summer is here.Sv: Och de är inte längre ensamma.En: And they are no longer alone.Sv: Elsa lutar sig mot Johan.En: Elsa leans against Johan.Sv: Tillsammans är de starkare.En: Together they are stronger.Sv: Färden har slutat, men deras liv börjar om.En: The journey has ended, but their lives are beginning anew. Vocabulary Words:ivy: murgrönawildflowers: vilda blommorcautiously: försiktigtcountryside: landbygdenanew: omdaunting: skrämmandeabandoned: övergivenbranch: grencrack: knäckafrightens: skrämmersmoke: rökrelief: lättadbreathing heavily: andas tungtgrilled: grilladmistakes: misstagensnakes: ormarbirds of prey: rovfåglarruins: ruinerbridge: brogentle hills: mjuka kullarpromise: lovarroute: vägtrust: litajoy: glädjefox: rävwarmth: värmensummer: sommartogether: tillsammansnature: naturenworld: världen

In 1948, the foundation was laid for a “utopian” community of houses designed by a man described as America's greatest ever architect.Frank Lloyd Wright had been approached by a group who wanted to create a social collective of affordable homes, on land an hour north of New York city.The group of 47 flat-roofed, open-plan homes became known as Usonia. Roland Reisley, now aged 100, is the last founding member of the community where he still lives.He reveals what it was like to be a client of the famous, but controversial, Frank Lloyd Wright, and explains why Usonia has been the backdrop to a long and happy life.This episode was produced in partnership with BBC Video, from an interview by Anna Bressanin, and presented by Jane Wilkinson.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Roland Reisley's home, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Credit AP Photo/Ed Bailey)

It's always great to catch up with Johannes from Avatar. I think this is my third or fourth time interviewing him. Full disclosure: I'm an Avatar fan! Their new single “Captain Goat” is a wild ride—both musically and visually. The video dives deep into Greek and Norse mythology, Scandinavian folklore, and includes a very sexy siren (his words). “When a song is really, really good, it gives you these strong visual hallucinations,” he explained. “This was one of those. It’s a spiritual journey through the dark, complete with water, goats, and mythological creatures. Hendrik plays the siren, Jonas is tied to cliffs like Loki, and Tim is a Nixie, this water spirit thing.” Oh, and they filmed underwater in a rehab swimming pool. “Toward the end of the shoot, I couldn’t really open my eyes anymore—but the face paint covers the pain.” “We’re All Gonna Die… Let’s Disco.” When I brought up how Avatar mixes darkness with this weird sense of fun, Johannes nailed it: “We’re a heavy metal band that wants to be a good time. But we also dig deep into the dark rooms of the soul. That duality—that’s where Avatar lives. We’re all gonna die… let’s disco.” About the New Album… Kind Of A new album is coming. Johannes knows the release date, but can’t share it yet. “They won’t let me say the date, but it’s an excellent date,” he teased. “The album’s finished. It sounds amazing. Visually and sonically, we’re almost there.” I pressed him for the album title, but no luck. “It’s a beautiful title that lures you into forbidden places… a meadow between the trees.” Yeah, he’s not giving it up—but it sounds like classic Avatar mind-bending stuff. Metallica, Maiden, and Full Circle Moments In the span of 12 months, Avatar will have opened for both Iron Maiden and Metallica. “Honestly, there wouldn’t be an Avatar without Metallica,” Johannes said. “John broke his leg skiing when he was 12. His mom bought him Metallica CDs. He became obsessed, started drumming, met Jonas—and boom, Avatar.” He’s pumped for the Metallica shows, but also honest about the pressure. “When you’re on that big round Metallica stage, it’s theirs. But for those 45 minutes, I have to own it. I’ve got to walk out there and go, ‘This is mine now.’ It’s a challenge… but a fun one.” Cooking Battles in a Castle They recorded the new album in a castle. Yes, an actual castle. “We had this massive industrial kitchen with a frying pan bigger than your face,” he laughed. “Our chef got sick, so I stepped in and made pasta bolognese. I think I won.” Apparently, cooking has become “a pissing contest between bandmates,” and yes, it’s a very Swedish man thing. Enjoy!

A government-appointed inquiry recommends Sweden stop international adoptions due to irregularities, including instances of child trafficking. And: We hear about threats to a mainstay of Swedish cuisine, the humble Baltic herring. Radio Sweden's Ulla Engberg's been looking into the issue.Presenters: Michael Walsh & Dave RussellProducer: Sujay Dutt

The Nazi threat emerges from Germany 1933 and shatters the small town life in Krasnik south of Lublin in eastern Poland. The teenager Mischa Stahlhammer manages to escape from a German work camp and joins Polish partisans. He survives by becoming a specialist in arming and disarming mines, the most dangerous of all missions. After the war he ends up in Sweden, meets Sonja, who also lost her family and youth in German concentration camps. Their son Semmy, born in Eskilstuna, tells the story of what a boy, his family and friends had to live through in Poland before, during and after the Second World War, and how love gives him back the will to live – and the strength to create a new life in a foreign land. Semmy Stahlhammer was First Concertmaster at the Stockholm Royal Opera and Ballet for 25 years, and Artistic Director of Chamber Music at Stockholm Grand Hotel, and of the music festival in San Giovanni in Tuscany, Italy. He is now leader of Stahlhammer Klezmer Classic. In his violin ateljé in Stockholm he restores/repairs string instruments. Codename Barber is translated into Swedish, German, Russian, Hebrew and Chinese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Join Dave and Wayne for genre television show news, a glimpse into what the hosts are watching, listener feedback, and analysis of the TNT series The Librarians: The Next Chapter. This week on the SciFi TV Rewatch podcast we discuss the series premiere of Dean Devlin's continuation of The Librarians universe. In this initial podcast, we discuss whether Charley will be able to rein in Vikram, and the similarities between the new team and the original. In our What We're Watching segment, Dave completes his Dark rewatch and moves onto the Swedish crime drama Spring Tides. Wayne finally ends his run w/The Handmaid's Tale and brings up the somewhat shocking Doctor Who season finale.  In Listener Feedback, Fred from the Netherland remembers his SFTVR feedback w/the original series, and Alan in England brings up the similarities between the original and current teams. Remember to join the genre television and film discussion on the SciFi TV Rewatch Facebook group for the latest genre television show news and podcast releases. Episode Grade: Dave B+  Wayne B  

The Heritage Foundation's B. Kenneth Simon Center for American Studies, National Review Institute, and Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation are pleased to announce that Dr. Elizabeth Edwards Spalding will deliver the second annual Lee Edwards Lecture in Conservative Leadership.In addition to being the daughter of Lee Edwards, Dr. Spalding is the Chairman of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and Founding Director of the Victims of Communism Museum. She is a Senior Fellow at the Pepperdine University School of Public Policy and a Visiting Fellow at the Van Andel Graduate School of Government at Hillsdale College. Dr. Spalding is also the author of The First Cold Warrior: Harry Truman, Containment, and the Remaking of Liberal Internationalism and the co-author of A Brief History of the Cold War.The Heritage Foundation established the annual Lee Edwards Lecture in recognition of Dr. Edwards's long service as a Distinguished Fellow in Conservative Thought at The Heritage Foundation, during which he wrote most of his 25 books about the leading individuals and institutions of the modern conservative movement. In addition to biographies of President Ronald Reagan, Barry Goldwater, William F. Buckley Jr. and Edwin Meese III, Dr. Edwards wrote histories of The Heritage Foundation, the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, and the conservative movement. His books have been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Swedish, and Polish. He taught politics at the Catholic University of America for more than 30 years and was named a Distinguished Lecturer by the University. Dr. Edwards was also a co-founder of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation.We are pleased that this year's lecture coincides with recognition of William F. Buckley Jr.'s Centennial and is part of a series of programs to honor his legacy hosted by National Review Institute.

The Nazi threat emerges from Germany 1933 and shatters the small town life in Krasnik south of Lublin in eastern Poland. The teenager Mischa Stahlhammer manages to escape from a German work camp and joins Polish partisans. He survives by becoming a specialist in arming and disarming mines, the most dangerous of all missions. After the war he ends up in Sweden, meets Sonja, who also lost her family and youth in German concentration camps. Their son Semmy, born in Eskilstuna, tells the story of what a boy, his family and friends had to live through in Poland before, during and after the Second World War, and how love gives him back the will to live – and the strength to create a new life in a foreign land. Semmy Stahlhammer was First Concertmaster at the Stockholm Royal Opera and Ballet for 25 years, and Artistic Director of Chamber Music at Stockholm Grand Hotel, and of the music festival in San Giovanni in Tuscany, Italy. He is now leader of Stahlhammer Klezmer Classic. In his violin ateljé in Stockholm he restores/repairs string instruments. Codename Barber is translated into Swedish, German, Russian, Hebrew and Chinese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

The Nazi threat emerges from Germany 1933 and shatters the small town life in Krasnik south of Lublin in eastern Poland. The teenager Mischa Stahlhammer manages to escape from a German work camp and joins Polish partisans. He survives by becoming a specialist in arming and disarming mines, the most dangerous of all missions. After the war he ends up in Sweden, meets Sonja, who also lost her family and youth in German concentration camps. Their son Semmy, born in Eskilstuna, tells the story of what a boy, his family and friends had to live through in Poland before, during and after the Second World War, and how love gives him back the will to live – and the strength to create a new life in a foreign land. Semmy Stahlhammer was First Concertmaster at the Stockholm Royal Opera and Ballet for 25 years, and Artistic Director of Chamber Music at Stockholm Grand Hotel, and of the music festival in San Giovanni in Tuscany, Italy. He is now leader of Stahlhammer Klezmer Classic. In his violin ateljé in Stockholm he restores/repairs string instruments. Codename Barber is translated into Swedish, German, Russian, Hebrew and Chinese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Fear to Fireworks: A Swedish Celebration Transformed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-06-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solens strålar glittrade över Sunny Beach på Sveriges nationaldag.En: The sun's rays sparkled over Sunny Beach on Sweden's National Day.Sv: Flaggan vajade i vinden och strandens sand brände under fötterna.En: The flag waved in the wind, and the beach's sand burned underfoot.Sv: Linnea, Erik och Lars hade bestämt sig för att njuta av firandet.En: Linnea, Erik, and Lars had decided to enjoy the celebration.Sv: Linnea såg sig omkring, fylld av förväntan.En: Linnea looked around, filled with anticipation.Sv: Hon ville skapa nya minnen, trots att hon kände sig nervös inför att prova nya saker.En: She wanted to create new memories, despite feeling nervous about trying new things.Sv: Stranden var full av glada människor, marknadsstånd och doften av nygrillat.En: The beach was full of happy people, market stalls, and the scent of freshly grilled food.Sv: Erik och Lars hade redan köpt svenska flaggor att vifta med.En: Erik and Lars had already bought Swedish flags to wave.Sv: Linnea följde med dem till ett stånd som sålde lokala specialiteter.En: Linnea accompanied them to a stall selling local specialties.Sv: Den heta solen gjorde dem hungriga, och Erik insisterade på att de skulle prova något nytt.En: The hot sun made them hungry, and Erik insisted that they try something new.Sv: "Du måste smaka det här," sa Erik och pekade på en maträtt med exotiska färger.En: "You have to taste this," said Erik, pointing to a dish with exotic colors.Sv: Linnea tvekade men ville inte verka tråkig.En: Linnea hesitated but didn't want to seem boring.Sv: Hon tog en tugga och försökte dölja sin oro.En: She took a bite and tried to hide her anxiety.Sv: Allt kändes bra tills en brännande känsla började sprida sig över hennes hud.En: Everything felt fine until a burning sensation began to spread over her skin.Sv: Hon kände hur hennes händer blev svullna och hennes andetag blev ansträngda.En: She felt her hands swell, and her breathing became labored.Sv: Panik började bubbla upp, hennes värsta mardröm blev sann.En: Panic started to bubble up, her worst nightmare coming true.Sv: Erik och Lars märkte snabbt att något var fel.En: Erik and Lars quickly noticed something was wrong.Sv: "Linnea, hur mår du?"En: "Linnea, how are you doing?"Sv: frågade Lars oroligt, hans ögon svepte över hennes rodnande ansikte.En: asked Lars worriedly, his eyes scanning her flushed face.Sv: "Jag...En: "I...Sv: Jag tror jag är allergisk mot något," viskade Linnea skräckslagen.En: I think I'm allergic to something," whispered Linnea in terror.Sv: Linnea tvekade mellan att försöka klara sig eller söka hjälp.En: Linnea hesitated between trying to handle it herself or seeking help.Sv: Men som symptomen tilltog blev valet givet.En: But as the symptoms worsened, the choice became clear.Sv: Med darrande händer tog hon Erik och Lars i armarna, och tillsammans skyndade de till första hjälpen-stationen vid stranden.En: With trembling hands, she took Erik and Lars by the arms, and together they hurried to the first aid station by the beach.Sv: Bland den festivalstämda folkmassan ledde Erik och Lars Linnea genom det glada kaoset.En: Among the festival-spirited crowd, Erik and Lars led Linnea through the happy chaos.Sv: Sjukvårdspersonalen tog snabbt hand om henne, gav henne medicin och lämnade henne att vila medan hennes vänner väntade vid hennes sida.En: Medical staff quickly attended to her, gave her medication, and left her to rest while her friends waited by her side.Sv: Med solen som började gå ned, gick Linneas hjärtslag tillbaka till normal takt.En: With the sun beginning to set, Linnea's heartbeat returned to a normal pace.Sv: Hon såg på Erik och Lars med tacksamhet.En: She looked at Erik and Lars with gratitude.Sv: "Tack för att ni stannade hos mig," sa hon, leende trots tröttheten.En: "Thank you for staying with me," she said, smiling despite the fatigue.Sv: "Du behöver aldrig klara allting ensam," sa Erik med ett förståendes leende.En: "You never need to handle everything alone," said Erik with an understanding smile.Sv: När mörkret föll och fyrverkerierna började lysa upp himlen, var Linnea med dem igen, redo att fira.En: As darkness fell and fireworks began to light up the sky, Linnea was with them again, ready to celebrate.Sv: Festligheterna fortsatte långt in på kvällen, och hennes dag, som hade börjat med ångest och oväntade upplevelser, slutade i skratt och glädje.En: The festivities continued late into the night, and her day, which had started with anxiety and unexpected experiences, ended in laughter and joy.Sv: Linnea lärde sig något viktigt den dagen—att balansera mellan försiktighet och att våga sig på äventyr.En: Linnea learned something important that day—how to balance caution with daring adventure.Sv: Och hon insåg vikten av att luta sig på vänner i svåra stunder.En: And she realized the importance of leaning on friends in difficult moments.Sv: Den svenska sommarnatten svepte omkring dem, och med varma nyfunna insikter omvandlade dagens utmaningar till ett minne värd att minnas.En: The Swedish summer night enveloped them, and with newfound insights, the day's challenges transformed into a memory worth remembering. 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Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Chasing Shadows and Storms: A Vänern Expedition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2025-06-05-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vid Vänerns strand satt Elin med sina anteckningar och kamerautrustning.En: By Vänern's shore sat Elin with her notes and camera equipment.Sv: Våren blommade över sjöns omgivningar.En: Spring blossomed around the lake's surroundings.Sv: Genom grönskan förberedde sig Elin, Kaj och Nils för dagens expedition.En: Through the greenery, Elin, Kaj, and Nils prepared for the day's expedition.Sv: Solens strålar dansade över det stilla vattnet, men en storm kunde närma sig vilken stund som helst.En: The sun's rays danced over the still water, but a storm could approach at any moment.Sv: "Vi måste fånga den där fisken," sade Elin beslutsamt.En: "We must catch that fish," said Elin decisively.Sv: Hon hade hört rykten om en sällsynt art i sjön och ville dokumentera den.En: She had heard rumors of a rare species in the lake and wanted to document it.Sv: "Vi borde vara försiktiga," sade Kaj, och sneglade upp mot himlen.En: "We should be cautious," said Kaj, glancing up at the sky.Sv: "Om vädret vänder kan det bli svårt att fortsätta."En: "If the weather turns, it might be hard to continue."Sv: Nils, som alltid hade sin kamera redo, höll med Kaj.En: Nils, who always had his camera ready, agreed with Kaj.Sv: Men hans hjärta slog extra snabbt vid tanken på att fånga sjöns magi genom linsen.En: But his heart beat faster at the thought of capturing the lake's magic through the lens.Sv: Elin bestämde sig för att gå lite längre bort längs strandkanten, trots varningarna.En: Elin decided to walk a little farther along the shoreline, despite the warnings.Sv: Vattnet var klart och det fanns alltid en chans.En: The water was clear, and there was always a chance.Sv: Kaj, trots sin oro, lät henne gå.En: Kaj, despite his concerns, let her go.Sv: Han kände hennes passion och visste att det drev laget framåt.En: He understood her passion and knew that it drove the team forward.Sv: Plötsligt kom regnet.En: Suddenly, the rain came.Sv: Det började som ett mjukt prassel men blev snart intensivare.En: It started as a soft patter but soon intensified.Sv: Elin såg bort mot en skuggig del av sjön och där... en skymt av fisken!En: Elin looked across to a shadowy part of the lake and there... a glimpse of the fish!Sv: Hon ryckte fram kameran men tekniken verkade inte vilja samarbeta.En: She swiftly grabbed her camera, but the equipment seemed reluctant to cooperate.Sv: Panik spred sig i hennes bröst.En: Panic spread in her chest.Sv: Nils och Kaj skyndade sig fram.En: Nils and Kaj hurried over.Sv: "Vad händer?"En: "What's happening?"Sv: ropade Nils genom det tilltagande regnet.En: shouted Nils through the increasing rain.Sv: "Kameran!"En: "The camera!"Sv: ropade Elin tillbaks.En: Elin shouted back.Sv: "Den funkar inte!"En: "It's not working!"Sv: Nils tog snabbt fram sin egen utrustning och tillsammans försökte de hitta en lösning.En: Nils quickly took out his own equipment, and together they tried to find a solution.Sv: Med deras kombinerade kunskap skapade de en tillfällig fix.En: With their combined knowledge, they created a temporary fix.Sv: Medan regndropparna nästan dolde sikten, lyckades de fånga bilden—det perfekta ögonblicket när fisken bröt vattenytan, spegelbilden bröts av dropparna från ovädret men för evigt fångad i en bildruta.En: While the raindrops nearly obscured visibility, they managed to capture the image—the perfect moment when the fish broke the surface, the reflection shattered by drops from the storm but forever captured in a frame.Sv: När de väl kom tillbaka till lägret, var Elin tyst.En: When they finally returned to the camp, Elin was quiet.Sv: Kaj torkade sitt ansikte och sade tranquillo, "Du gjorde rätt i att följa din instinkt."En: Kaj wiped his face and said calmly, "You did right to follow your instinct."Sv: Elin såg på Nils och log, tacksam för hans hjälp.En: Elin looked at Nils and smiled, grateful for his help.Sv: Hon insåg att det handlar om mer än bara en passion för fiskar eller foton.En: She realized it was about more than just a passion for fish or photos.Sv: Det handlade om att kombinera dessa passioner och jobba tillsammans.En: It was about combining these passions and working together.Sv: När de packade ihop för kvällen, tänkte hon med glädje på att Midsommar snart skulle komma.En: As they packed up for the night, she thought happily about how Midsommar would soon arrive.Sv: Men allra mest tänkte hon på hur Vänern och dess skönhet förenat deras styrkor.En: But most of all, she thought about how Vänern and its beauty had united their strengths. Vocabulary Words:shore: strandblossomed: blommadeexpedition: expeditionrays: strålardecisively: beslutsamtrumors: ryktenspecies: artdocument: dokumenteracautious: försiktigavisibility: siktenobscured: doldcaptured: fångadshoreline: strandkantenwarn: varningstorm: stormintensified: intensivareshadowy: skuggigglimpse: skymtswiftly: snabbtreluctant: oviljapanicked: paniksolution: lösningtemporary: tillfälligreflection: spegelbildframed: bildrutainstinct: instinktpassion: passioncombine: kombinerastrengths: styrkorsurroundings: omgivningar

In a world of perpetual motion, there exists a realm of profound stillness—where light doesn't simply illuminate, it transforms. Far from home amid Earth's frozen tundras, time itself seems suspended in crystalline air. In today's podcast, we'll visit these places where time hangs in the balance, and we'll explore the intrepid mix of endurance, patience, and vision it takes to make pictures there. Joining us for this conversation are polar photography specialists Acacia Johnson and Jonas Paurell. From making distinctions between Arctic and Antarctic regions, to learning about the unique challenges involved with photographing there, our polar experts share many valuable insights. In addition to tips about packing and safeguarding camera gear in cold weather climates, we also discuss the importance of managing expectations during such trips, especially when faced with a long wait to see wildlife amid the barren stillness. As Alaskan photographer Acacia Johnson puts it, “… I think going into a trip with kind of a sense of exploration, like the joy of the trip is that you don't know, and it's completely unique to your experience. And whatever you do see is kind of a gift.”   Guests: Acacia Johnson & Jonas Paurell Episode Timeline: 3:37: Acacia Johnson's upbringing in the wilds of Alaska and leaving the area for photo studies at the Rhode Island School of Design in the lower 48. 7:35: Jonas Paurell's youth in Sweden and the impact his first trek to Scandinavian Arctic regions had on his soul. 14:08: The differences between Arctic and Antarctic polar landscapes, plus Acacia's experiences during a winter in Arctic Bay, with no sun for four months. 29:13: Different approaches to storytelling about the Arctic based on subject matter, and capturing an emotion in images that does justice to the landscape. 37:31: The logistics of getting to Arctic and Antarctic locations, and expenses involved with working and living there. 43:19: The Jubilee Expedition Jonas organized to celebrate the 150th anniversary of a legendary Swedish polar expedition to Svalbard. 51:20: Episode Break 51:38: Preparations for a polar expedition and the camera gear Acacia and Jonas pack. 1:00:31: Using a large format camera on polar expeditions, plus managing gear in extreme cold conditions. 1:06:42: Managing expectations for travelers, misconceptions when planning trips, plus different types of vessels used during expeditions to polar regions. 1:16:42: Cultivating an authentic connection to place when photographing polar regions. 1:21:29: The changing ethics of photographing in polar regions, plus findings from Jonas's Jubilee Expedition Guest Bios: Acacia Johnson is a photographer, writer, and a 2023 National Geographic Explorer based in Anchorage, Alaska. Drawn to painterly light and otherworldly landscapes, her work focuses on the environment, conservation, and connections between people and place. Over the past 10 years, she has made more than fifty expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica as a photographer and a guide—always seeking to inspire wonder and compassion for these remote regions during a time of rapid change. Her photographs have been exhibited internationally and have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, National Geographic and TIME magazines, among other publications. In 2021, Acacia was awarded the Canon Female Photojournalist Grant, and in 2022 she received the ICP Infinity Award for Documentary Practices and Photojournalism. Jonas Paurell is an explorer, conservation photographer, photo educator, and speaker from Gothenburg, Sweden. One of his most ambitious projects is a 25-year documentation of the Arctic. Through ski expeditions and icebreaker voyages, he has captured both the resilience and vulnerability of Arctic landscapes, emphasizing the fragility of the region and the urgent need for preservation. In 2022, Jonas launched The Jubilee Expedition, recreating the historic Swedish Polar Expedition of 1872 to highlight this region's rapid melting and the far-reaching impacts of climate change. Jonas is also founder of Terra Photography Expeditions, which offers immersive workshops in both Arctic regions and South American rainforests, helping photographers deepen their connection with nature while refining their craft. Additionally, before dedicating his life to photography, Jonas served as a human rights lawyer for the United Nations. Stay Connected: Acacia Johnson Website Instagram Facebook X Jonas Paurell Website Terra Photography Expedition Instagram Facebook YouTube   Host: Derek Fahsbender Senior Creative Producer: Jill Waterman Senior Technical Producer: Mike Weinstein Executive Producer: Richard Stevens  

Carolina Maria de Jesus was a poor, single mother-of-three who lived in a derelict shack and spent her days scavenging for food.Her diary, written between 1955 and 1960, brought to life the harsh realities faced by thousands of poor Brazilians who arrived in cities like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro looking for better opportunities. In 1960, her diary was published and became a bestseller, turning Carolina into a celebrity.Her daughter, Vera Eunice de Jesus Lima, spoke to Thomas Pappon in 2020 about how the book changed her family's life.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Credit: Carolina Maria de Jesus. National Archives of Brazil)

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:7–8 NLT) While reading the newspaper one morning, Alfred Nobel, the Swedish chemist and engineer, was shocked to find his name listed in the obituary column. It was a mistake, of course, but there it was. Nobel was dismayed to see that he was remembered primarily as the man who invented dynamite. At that point in history, dynamite was being used to great and devastating effect in warfare. Nobel was distressed to think that he would be known for creating an instrument of death and destruction. He was so distressed, in fact, that he decided to change the course of his life as a result of reading this mistaken obituary. He decided to commit himself to world peace. He established the Nobel Peace Prize. Today, most people who know the name Alfred Nobel associate him with that prize. Many know nothing about his invention of dynamite. That’s because Alfred Nobel had the chance to change the course of his life. What if you had the unsettling opportunity to read your own obituary? What do you think you’d be remembered for? What if you could write your own obituary? What would you like to be remembered for? It’s not too late to change the course of your life if you want to. In 2 Timothy 4:7–8, the apostle Paul offers an obituary of sorts for himself. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful. And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing” (NLT). Keep in mind that Paul transformed the world that he lived in. He was used mightily by God to establish churches throughout the Roman Empire and beyond. He left countless converts in his wake. He mentored young Christian leaders. He fearlessly proclaimed the gospel to philosophers, Pharisees, rulers, soldiers, sorcerers, slaves, and possibly even Caesar himself. In the end, though, he saw himself as a wrestler, someone who fought spiritual battles with all his might; a runner, someone who finished the race despite pain and exhaustion; and a soldier, someone who guarded the truth of the gospel with his life. If your life were to end today, would you be able to say that you’ve fought the good fight, finished the race, and guarded the faith in the way that you live? If so, then Paul’s reward—“the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return” (NLT)—will be yours as well. Reflection question: What would you like your obituary to read? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Toilet Radio: We're launching a new series in which we discuss one subgenre in heavy metal at a time. This series is about taking a single genre and discussing all the things we like about it. It's a wildly different approach for us. We're talking about the history and highlights of DEATH METAL in this very first edition. Where did it come from? Where did it go? Where did it come from, Death Metal, Joe? We're talking about thrash origins to a Floridian bloom, UK proliferation, and Swedish perfection in this compact lil primer on the genre you all know and love. We pick out a handful of songs that we think best illustrate the dimensions of death metal and discuss what these bands all did to inspire a legion of other bands and sub-sub genres in their wake. Folks, it's a good one. Just a heads up, this episode is TOO HOT for standard platforms. You can listen to a stripped-down version here or on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts BUT if you want to listen to the full, uncut version you'll need to check out the Toilet ov Hell Patreon page. Want more Toilet Radio? Get hundreds of hours of exclusive content and access to the TovH Discord over at the Toilet ov Hell Patreon. This program is available on Spotify. It is also available on iTunes or whatever they call it now, where you can rate, review, and subscribe. Give us money on Patreon to get exclusive bonus episodes and other cool shit.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 4th, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Kris Boswell.

Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and a Notable Translated Book of the Year by World Literature Today Winner of the August Prize, the story of the complicated long-distance relationship between a Jewish child and his forlorn Viennese parents after he was sent to Sweden in 1939, and the unexpected friendship the boy developed with the future founder of IKEA, a Nazi activist. And in the Vienna Woods the Trees Remain: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Family Torn Apart by War⁠ (Other Press, 2020). Otto Ullmann, a Jewish boy, was sent from Austria to Sweden right before the outbreak of World War II. Despite the huge Swedish resistance to Jewish refugees, thirteen-year-old Otto was granted permission to enter the country—all in accordance with the Swedish archbishop's secret plan to save Jews on condition that they convert to Christianity. Otto found work at the Kamprad family's farm in the province of Småland and there became close friends with Ingvar Kamprad, who would grow up to be the founder of IKEA. At the same time, however, Ingvar was actively engaged in Nazi organizations and a great supporter of the fascist Per Engdahl. Meanwhile, Otto's parents remained trapped in Vienna, and the last letters he received were sent from Theresienstadt.With thorough research, including personal files initiated by the predecessor to today's Swedish Security Service (SÄPO) and more than 500 letters, Elisabeth Åsbrink illustrates how Swedish society was infused with anti-Semitism, and how families are shattered by war and asylum politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This week, we're heading to Gothenburg, Sweden to sit down with Michelin-starred chef Håkan Thörnström — a culinary storyteller with decades of experience turning local, seasonal ingredients into unforgettable meals.Håkan shares how growing up with a garden, a coastline full of seafood, and the scent of his grandmother's baking shaped his lifelong relationship with food. We talk about his passion for ingredient-driven cooking, why he prefers partnering with foragers and small producers over big suppliers, and what makes Nordic cuisine so distinct — clean flavors, seasonal simplicity, and deep respect for nature.He walks us through iconic Swedish traditions like the smörgåsbord and Midsummer celebrations, tells us why Swedish pancakes are rarely found in restaurants, and shares a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to cook for the Nobel Prize dinner — twice. We even talk about coffee culture, cinnamon buns, and his unexpectedly strong opinions about licorice.Whether you're planning a trip to Sweden, love Nordic flavors, or just want to hear a down-to-earth chef talk about food as a way of life, this episode is packed with warmth, insight, and inspiration.

So many times since October 7, the UN and many governments have raised alarms regarding imminent and mass starvation in the Gaza Strip. It never materialized. But recently a serious crisis with respect to food availability has developed there. The causes of this food scarcity are not as simple as the media and many national leaders would have us believe. There have been rash and constant allegations smearing Israel, alleging that food deliveries were withheld in order to starve the civilian population. Not only is that a very distorted—and untrue—version of reality, but it has become gospel to so many. Based on facts? No. The BBC—once the gold standard of journalism—is leading the pack of purveyors of misinformation but has plenty of company among big mainstream media and all manner of smaller publications. But it is the BBC that has had to crawl back and retract several reports recently on the basis that they were unfounded. Same with UN Head of Aid and former UK diplomat Tom Fletcher. So—what the heck is going on in the Gaza Strip? I discuss this issue in depth with frequent State of Tel Aviv guest, Lt. Col. (Res.) Jonathan Conricus, Senior Fellow at FDD, high-profile TV commentator, and public speaker. It's been a while since he has joined us, but it's wonderful to have him back.Below, we offer a small sample of the gusher of information that is available. Sifting through what's real and what is not is super challenging. In this context it is compounded by the manner in which the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has approached this communications and humanitarian crisis. We discuss it all. Podcast Notes:* Jerusalem Post article regarding UN Head of Aid, Tom Fletcher's, Unfounded Claim that 14,000 babies would die within 48 hours.* Example of BBC “verification” of already published information which they cannot, well, verify.* Report on UN Head of Aid Tom Fletcher's comment regarding 10,000 trucks of food being denied entry to Gaza by Israel* BBC article. This article is a strange one. BBC presents it as if it refutes the accusations made by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt regarding BBC reports having been retracted/corrected. However, if you read the BBC response to Leavitt, they just muddy the waters. Bottom line? They pounced to report without clear evidence to support their claims that were originating and in a highly volatile environment. Judge for yourself.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Jonathan Conricus is a senior fellow with the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. He served in the IDF for 24 years, four of them as spokesman during the intense 11 days of the Guardian of the Walls Operation between Israel and Hamas. Now a reserve officer with the rank of Lt. Col., he is a sought-after speaker internationally and is frequently seen on major television news shows. Jonathan was born in Jerusalem to a Swedish father and an Israeli mother and spent his formative years in Sweden.Jonathan Conricus on X: @jconricus This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews and a Notable Translated Book of the Year by World Literature Today Winner of the August Prize, the story of the complicated long-distance relationship between a Jewish child and his forlorn Viennese parents after he was sent to Sweden in 1939, and the unexpected friendship the boy developed with the future founder of IKEA, a Nazi activist. And in the Vienna Woods the Trees Remain: The Heartbreaking True Story of a Family Torn Apart by War⁠ (Other Press, 2020). Otto Ullmann, a Jewish boy, was sent from Austria to Sweden right before the outbreak of World War II. Despite the huge Swedish resistance to Jewish refugees, thirteen-year-old Otto was granted permission to enter the country—all in accordance with the Swedish archbishop's secret plan to save Jews on condition that they convert to Christianity. Otto found work at the Kamprad family's farm in the province of Småland and there became close friends with Ingvar Kamprad, who would grow up to be the founder of IKEA. At the same time, however, Ingvar was actively engaged in Nazi organizations and a great supporter of the fascist Per Engdahl. Meanwhile, Otto's parents remained trapped in Vienna, and the last letters he received were sent from Theresienstadt.With thorough research, including personal files initiated by the predecessor to today's Swedish Security Service (SÄPO) and more than 500 letters, Elisabeth Åsbrink illustrates how Swedish society was infused with anti-Semitism, and how families are shattered by war and asylum politics.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

1. "Conundrums, right ahead: Five strategic concerns for Baltic Sea decision-makers," by Sebastian Bruns, Royal Swedish Naval Society, 2024. (Website is in Swedish, Click the Ladda ned button to download the issue, the article is on page 61 of the PDF in English.)2."From 'Flooded Meadow' to Maritime Hotspot: Keeping the Baltic Sea Free, Open, and Interconnected," by Sebastian Bruns, Carnegie Endowment, December 20, 2023.3. Sea Control 548 – Maritime Competition in the Mediterranean with Dr. Sebastian Bruns & Dr. Jeremy Stöhs, by Jared Samuelson, CIMSEC, September 21, 2024.4. Institute for Security Policy at Kiel University.

In 2000, nightclub owners and twins Frederik and Gerrit Braun went from the neon lights of a Hamburg nightclub to building the world's largest model trainset. Miniatur Wunderland is now a top tourist destination and global attraction visited by millions, including celebrities like Adele and Sir Rod Stewart. Frederik and Gerrit Braun tell Megan Jones where this crazy idea came from.Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Frederik and Gerrit during the construction of the airport section. Credit: Frederik and Gerrit Braun / Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg)

This special Saga Brief interview with Anna Melsteð (of the Eyrbyggja Saga Society) was recorded at the foot of Helgafell on a drizzly afternoon following a full day of exploring key sites from Eyrbyggja Saga with Anna, Eyberg, and Guðlaug as our guides. Our day began with a quick viewing of the original site of the Þórsnessþing, mainly to get a view of where drítsker might be. We followed that up with a rugged hike to Vigrafjörður, where the Thorbrandssons and Thorlakssons famously clashed on the ice in chapter 45 of the saga. From there, we trekked to Bólstað on Álftafjörður to pay our respects to Andy's thingman Arnkell. We were even greeted with a rainbow, a generous gift from the best man in the saga. But the biggest highlight was walking the paths carved (allegedly) by the Swedish berserks Halli and Leiknir, followed by a brief rest at the overgrown ruins of Killer-Stýr's sauna, where their tale ended in steam and the tip of Stýr's spear. It was, of course, one of the most rewarding days we've ever spent in Iceland. The stories of Eyrbyggja Saga came alive in a powerful new way as we stood in the places where they unfolded. The day concluded at Hraunháls, where we enjoyed Icelandic hospitality, a tasty homemade cake, and a glimpse of the proofs for the incredible Eyrbyggja Saga tapestry. Can you tell who these two lovebirds might be? Also note the way the upper and lower registers contribute to the story. As evening approached, we finally drove over to the base of Helgafell to sit down with Anna for a chat about her work, the power of landscape in the sagas, and the growing community of saga enthusiasts on Snæfellsnes. We also got some more help with our Icelandic pronunciation. Be sure to check out what the Eyrbyggja Saga Society is up to on their webpage and follow them on Facebook. You can also stay at Hraunháls through Airbnb and enjoy the hospitality of Eyberg and Guðlaug. Music Credits: Opening song – “Rúnatal” by An Danzza Introduction – from Icelandic Folk Music: Tröllaslagur Outro – Ólafur Liljurós

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on June 3rd, 2025. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio Play. Presenter/Producer: Sujay Dutt

Simon Stjernholm's new book Sensing Islam: Engaging and Contesting the Senses in Muslim Religiosity (Bloomsbury Press, 2025) considers specific case studies of embodiment and oratory productions by Muslims in Denmark, Sweden, and Cyprus. In the chapter on approaching God, we learn how rituals such as du‘a (intercessory prayers) or dhikr (remembrance of God) informs sensorial experiences of the divine, particularly intimate ones, while the discussion on meditating on Muhammad considers the bodily aspects of Prophet Muhammad, such as his saliva, urine, and sweat that influence mawlid literatures and ritual performance of them within Sufi communities like the Naqshbandi-Haqqanis. Though rituals emerging from embodied understandings of holy figures are not without some tension, as we learn throughout the book but especially during the discussion on graves. Here the interred bodies of Sufi saints are caught up in debates around the permissibility of shrine visitation, a topic that comes up amongst lectures given by Swedish Muslim leaders. Overall, then, through analysis of Danish and Swedish podcast materials, ritual practices, such as devotion to the Prophet Muhammad and Sufi saints, we understand more about the sonic and pious dimensions of Islam and the Muslim authorial voices and listening that shapes them. This book will be of interest to those who work on sound studies, material culture, Sufism and Islam in Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

South Africa's first feature film aimed at black audiences was released in 1949, launching Dolly Rathebe's career. The actress and jazz musician was discovered by chance by two British film makers and with no previous acting experience, she was cast in Jim Comes to Jo'burg, also known as African Jim.She played Judy, a glamourous nightclub singer. Soon she was gracing magazine covers and proclaimed Africa's first black female movie star.Reena Stanton-Sharma listens back to an archive interview of Dolly Rathebe speaking to film maker Peter Davis from Villon Films. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the ‘Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP.(Photo: Dolly Rathebe. Credit: Jurgen Schadeberg from The Schadeberg Collection)