Sweden in Focus

The Local

Sweden in Focus is The Local’s weekly podcast where we discuss the big news and talking points in Sweden as well as explore and explain the issues that impact life in the country. We also answer your essential questions and look ahead at what’s coming up.

In each episode presenter James Savage chats about the most important news and must-know information with The Local Sweden’s Emma Löfgren, Richard Orange and Mandy Pipher. They are frequently joined by other expert commentators.

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287 episodes
Updated July 25

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Dec 31, 2022 · 17 min
What's coming up in Sweden in 2023?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Dec 23, 2022 · 32 min
Swedish news quiz 2022 - How well do you remember the year?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Dec 17, 2022 · 42 min
Migration agency delays, far-right meddling, and Sweden's Christmas traditions explained
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Dec 10, 2022 · 41 min
Sweden's cultural canon plan and what it means for foreigners
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Dec 3, 2022 · 41 min
Why Swedes and foreigners clash in love (and how to make it work)
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Nov 26, 2022 · 34 min
Why does Sweden want to revoke permanent residency?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Nov 19, 2022 · 41 min
Why doesn't Sweden gather data on race and ethnicity – and should it?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Nov 12, 2022 · 40 min
Budget anger, Turkey deadlock, and can you pass The Local's Swedish citizenship test?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Nov 5, 2022 · 31 min
Climate criticism, struggling Ukrainians, and work permit limits under fire
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Oct 29, 2022 · 43 min
Racism in Sweden, and how welcome do foreigners feel after the election?
Plus: a Nobel snub, Sweden Democrats lose control of flagship town, a snake escape, 17th century warship found, and 27 seconds of silence.
Oct 22, 2022 · 37 min
Does Sweden's new coalition deal threaten basic rights?
Sweden's new government ministers, work permit plans, and rights at risk.
Oct 15, 2022 · 36 min
How will the new government affect foreigners' lives in Sweden?
What does Ulf Kristersson have in store for us?
Oct 8, 2022 · 31 min
Why foreigners are furious about 'humiliating' work permit delays
Losing your driving licence; a Swedish Nobel prizewinner; no to high-speed rail; Nord Stream; Nato; work permits.
Oct 1, 2022 · 30 min
Baltic gas blasts, key Swedish words, and how to keep living costs low
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden .
Sep 24, 2022 · 44 min
Why does Sweden allow profit-making schools?
iew from abroad on elections, mushroom picking, government negotiations, Riksbank rate hike, and Sweden's unique for-profit schools.
Sep 17, 2022 · 43 min
What are the Sweden Democrats' plans for immigrants?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Sep 12, 2022 · 31 min
What next for Sweden as far right catches scent of real power?
A special election edition of The Local's regular news podcast.
Sep 10, 2022 · 48 min
Why is no one talking to immigrants in this election?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Sep 3, 2022 · 40 min
Fighting crime, and how could the Sweden Democrats change Sweden?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.
Aug 27, 2022 · 39 min
How to combat segregation, and is this Sweden's ugliest ever election?
Sweden in Focus: A weekly, behind-the-scenes look at the biggest news stories in Sweden with the journalists who know them best. Every Saturday with The Local Sweden.