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The Danish Connection

The Danish Connection
Denmark
Job Market In Denmark
Copenhagen
International Workers
Language Barriers
Workplace Culture
Novo Nordisk
Professional Development
Cultural Differences
Christiania
Mental Health
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Onboarding Processes
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Copenhagen Post
University Of Copenhagen
Mette Frederiksen
Mike Fonseca
Danish Unions
Wolt

How do you access news in Denmark if you don’t speak Danish? There are 652,495 foreign citizens living in Denmark. For non-Danes, accessing news in English is….complicated. Most news outlets are paywalled and google translate does a pretty terrible job of translating Danish to English. In collaboration with Union and The CPH Post, we bring you The Danish Connection - a new podcast breaking down Da... more

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This week on The Danish Connection:

💊 We discuss the Danish government’s plan to invest DKK 160 million in a new National Centre for Research in Women’s Health.

🛂 We talk about Mette Frederiksen’s latest Facebook post where she warned of further... more

This week on The Danish Connection:

Melissa explores the citizenship controversy surrounding a Muslim leader denied Danish citizenship despite meeting all legal criteria. Lawmakers cited “values incompatible with Danish principles,” sparking a debat... more

This week on The Danish Connection:

Eva unpacks the mysterious drone incidents that shut down Danish airports and raised national security alarms. Who is behind them, why is the Prime Minister receiving criticism for how it was handled and was it di... more

Welcome back to another edition of Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola - a bonus series from The Danish Connection where you get the chance to hear the unfiltered voices of Copenhagen speaking about the big topics, the small details, and every... more

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Recent Guests

Sine Plambech
Senior researcher at the Danish Institute for International Studies focusing on migration and women's migration.
Danish Institute for International Studies
Episode: From Denmark to the Mediterranean: Border policy and migration with Sine Plambech
Daniel Muniz
Part of the cast of the new Danish film Sauna
Episode: Debating the new abortion limit, a citizenship scandal in Fyn, and Denmark’s oldest women’s magazine returns to print
Hans Peter Michealsen
Military expert and independent defense analyst with 41 years of service in the Danish defense and experience in the Air Force.
Center for Military Studies, University of Copenhagen
Episode: The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: Denmark's future in defense featuring military expert Hans Peter Michealsen
Sigga Hansen
Teacher and founder of Lingua Danica
Lingua Danica
Episode: The Expat’s Toolkit: Learning Danish with Sigga Hansen
Nadia Razali
Danish and Algerian feminist activist, project manager, and writer based in Copenhagen
Rage Scene
Episode: International Women’s Day! 🎉
Nicolai Kampman
Co-editor of the CPH Post and expert on Danish affairs
CPH Post
Episode: The Trump/Greenland fiasco explained, how to not get scammed by your landlord, and homelessness in Denmark
Najannguaq Dalgård Christensen
Rights advocate and Vice Chair in Silla 360, focusing on the placement of Greenlandic children
Silla 360
Episode: Greenlanders demand an end to the Danish Parental Competency Test, a network breakdown causes concern over lack of preparedness against cyber attacks and the Green Tripartite Agreement is finalized
Julieta Rodriguez
Musician and creator of the podcast's new jingle
Independent Musician
Episode: Greenlanders demand an end to the Danish Parental Competency Test, a network breakdown causes concern over lack of preparedness against cyber attacks and the Green Tripartite Agreement is finalized
Maria Pagola
Resident storyteller and street researcher
Episode: Bonus episode: Stories from the streets (with Maria Pagola)

Hosts

María Eva
Host and Co-host, knowledgeable about Danish culture and current affairs, actively engages in discussions with a focus on the immigrant experience.
Melissa
Host and Co-host, brings a fresh perspective to discussions about living in Denmark as an expat, fostering community among listeners.
Rachel
Host and Co-host, passionate about cultural topics and the immigrant experience, shares stories that resonate with listeners.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • Charming beyond all exceptions

    Informative and hilarious at the same time. The interactions between two good friends makes the issues interesting in a fun way.

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The interactions between two good friends makes the issues interesting in a fun way.
Informative and hilarious at the same time.

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The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: Denmark's future in defense featuring military expert Hans Peter Michealsen
Q: How long do you think it will take before the Danish military is mobilized and better prepared?
It will take at least 10 years before the military reaches a level of readiness that satisfies the public and politicians.
The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: Denmark's future in defense featuring military expert Hans Peter Michealsen
Q: How do you think the procurement process or buying of weapons is going to unfold now that the chief of defense has regained authority?
The goal is to act faster, but there are risks involved in not having a clear defense plan which can lead to misaligned purchases.
The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: Denmark's future in defense featuring military expert Hans Peter Michealsen
Q: Why do you think that foreigners and internationals should know more about the military in Denmark?
The military in Denmark is increasingly important as it is undergoing significant changes and rearmament plans that impact the security landscape.
The Expat’s Toolkit: Learning Danish with Sigga Hansen
Q: What methods do you use in your teaching to ensure that students can apply what they learn?
I focus on context-based learning, creating lessons around everyday situations, and ensuring that grammar is taught in a relevant manner so that students can see how to use it in real life.
The Expat’s Toolkit: Learning Danish with Sigga Hansen
Q: Why do you think learning Danish is important for integration, especially when many Danes speak English?
Learning Danish is crucial for social integration, as it allows for deeper connections and a better understanding of the culture, even if many Danes speak English.

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Focused on translating and discussing Danish news for English speakers, this podcast provides insights and commentary on current events relevant to the large foreign community in Denmark. The hosts engage in conversations about a range of topical issues affecting both locals and expats, addressing complex political, social, and cultural matters. Episodes feature discussions on pressing news topics such as immigration, environmental issues, and social justice, along with personal stories and experiences that resonate with the immigrant audience. This unique approach not only informs non-Danish speakers about significant events but also fosters a community dialogue about living in Denmark.

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1. Sine Plambech
2. Daniel Muniz
3. Hans Peter Michealsen
4. Sigga Hansen
5. Nadia Razali
6. Nicolai Kampman
7. Najannguaq Dalgård Christensen
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