Sweden in Focus
The LocalSweden 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, Richa... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 276 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews CommentarySociety & Culture | |||
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This week we look at the government’s solution to teen deportations, and we discuss the new citizenship law coming into force on Saturday, which also happens to be National Day.
We also talk about how unnerving it can be for foreigners when a young ... more
A month ago the parties on the left were poised to win a vote on transitional rules for citizenship in the Riskdag after two independents MPs sided with the opposition. But the Sweden Democrats swung the vote in the government’s favour by getting two... more
This week we are delving into the sort of jobs the Sweden Democrats could get if they join the government after the election.
With new rules for work permits coming in next week, we look at an unexpectedly short list of exempted professions.
Is Sw... more
With just two weeks left until Sweden introduces a new citizenship law, how are applicants who are stuck in the queue feeling about their chances of becoming Swedish?
And what do they have to say about the government’s decision not to introduce tran... more
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- Superb… but
Content is great and provides really good updates on the current situation in Sweden BUT why oh why do we get tiny 2 pr 3 minute trailers and have to suffer all the attendant adverts and constant pleas to join the plus service?
Apple Podcasts4Marks in the Sand
Sweden2 months ago - On point and so informative
Absolutely wolf this pod cast down the nanosecond they get released. Great chemistry between hosts that makes my horrible commute bearable. I’m not a Swede or live in Sweden but I love to learn about the culture of places I visit and I visited Sweden a bunch of times. Cheers and thank you
Apple Podcasts5LTFAD
United States3 months ago - Disappointing
I’ve listened to this podcast for a while now. Sometimes it’s really helpful and informative but mostly it’s just some British people - often men - opining. Take the most recent episode about the cultural canon. No interviews. No critical insights from anyone who isn’t from England - Paul, thank you for the questions but get stuck in. No one who interrogates the idea that creating an exclusive canon (the creator of which has owned his politics on this very show) might exclude the migrant experie... more
Apple Podcasts1JoelHorwoodSweden9 months ago - Moved away from Balanced Discussion
I have been a listener and a reader of The Local for 6 years and I am disheartened to see how much the publication has moved away from a balanced discussion to extreme left
I am an immigrant myself but I find the discussions here so biased. Podcast never acknowledges crimes being committed, problems that illegal Immigration has caused in Sweden. It’s always blindly defending Sweden’s failed migration policy.
That is why it fails to present a true reflection of how Swedish society feels. I fac... more
Apple Podcasts1Randomvk34
Indiaa year ago - Causal racist and western superiorilism
Really disappointed that people call non-western people uncivilized in this podcast.
Apple Podcasts2DirectusySwedena year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #203 |  Germany/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | Sweden/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Ukraine/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Austria/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #63 |  Russia/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #76 |  Poland/News/News Commentary |
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What is Sweden in Focus about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This weekly briefing covers Sweden's latest political, policy, and social developments through thoughtful discussion and expert commentary. Core topics frequently span immigration policy, governance and constitutional norms, labor and economic policy, and Sweden's broader societal changes, often framed with on-the-ground anecdotes from local communities and practical implications for workers, businesses, and migrants. Viewers can expect accessible explanations of complex rules, timely analysis of parliamentary dynamics, and interviews with policy specialists and industry leaders. A notable strength is the mix of journalists and policy experts who translate national debates into relatable, real-world impact, making it useful for anyone track... more
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Recent guests on Sweden in Focus include:
1. Mikael Odenberg
2. Mikael Ordenberg
3. Åsa Holmes
4. Andreas Bergh
5. Elsa Vidding
6. Annika Hirvonen
7. Nicholas Aylott
8. Nicholas Ailott
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