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The Danish Connection

The Danish Connection
Denmark
Copenhagen
Greenland
Novo Nordisk
Job Market In Denmark
Copenhagen Post
International Workers
Danish Language
Christiania
Workplace Culture
Language Barriers
Mental Health
Mink Scandal
Mette Frederiksen
Professional Development
Cultural Differences
Ukraine
United States
Language Learning
Feminism

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 break down a new plan to roll out stun guns across police districts after a two-year trial, alongside a nearly 800-million-kroner funding boost from 2027 to expand the police and PET. We look at how the trial ... more

his week on The Danish Connection:

We break down the new US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement, signed on September 22nd after nearly two years of escalating tension over Trump's repeated interest in controlling Greenland. We look at what's actua... more

This week on The Danish Connection:

We discuss another scandal unfolding for The European Sperm Bank, with new revelations confirming that banks have been blowing past the legal family limit by as much as four times, while the national regulatory a... more

This week on The Danish Connection: We unpack the long-awaited "spiral case" reports into decades of non-consensual IUD insertions on Greenlandic women and girls — and why the international expert panel split into two conflicting conclusions on wheth... more

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Recent Guests

Maria Pagola
Guest on unwritten rules segment, Stories from the Street
The Danish Connection (guest)
Episode: The new US-Denmark-Greenland security deal explained, a tragedy at SIRI and Maria Pagola on the unwritten rules of trust in Denmark
Nicholas Woolhead
Guest analyst contributing thoughts on the election
Independent commentator
Episode: The new government explained, tougher EU migration rules and what degrees give you top salaries in Denmark
Alan Tribuley
Wolt rider, strike organizer, sound technician and musician
Wolt riders union / Danish media
Episode: Wolt strikes in Copenhagen, fathers take more parental leave and a US-backed oil drilling project in Greenland
Erin Paisley
PhD researcher at the University of Copenhagen, researching dating apps.
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Dating in Denmark with Erinne Paisley
Mathilde Kirstein
Documentary filmmaker, producer, and editor
Episode: Lego joins World Cup in U.S as major sponsor, migrants at departure centres may be forced to wear GPS bracelets, angry veterans and a major cocaine seizure linked to Denmark
Esben Thorseth
Danish naval officer and UN military observer
UN Peacekeeping
Episode: The Situation Room with Jonas Friis: UN military observer Esben Thorseth on the challenges of modern peacekeeping operations
Bernardo Basilici Menini
Editor in chief of the Copenhagen Post
Copenhagen Post
Episode: The election results (with special guests NicholasButInEnglish & Bernardo Basilici Menini)
Nicholas Lewandowski-Woolhead
Political commentator and activist
Nicholas but in English
Episode: The election results (with special guests NicholasButInEnglish & Bernardo Basilici Menini)
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

Hosts

Maria Eva
Co-host on The Danish Connection; often covers policy, culture, and social issues in Denmark with the other hosts
Rachel
Co-host on The Danish Connection; known for political analysis and cultural observations
Melissa
Co-host on The Danish Connection; handles policy, audience questions, and light banter
Eva
Host associated with The Danish Connection; participates in current affairs discussions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 57 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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    United Statesa year ago

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Balanced discussions with diverse guest perspectives add depth.
Great context for internationals seeking to understand Danish news.
Honest, practical take on policy impacts for everyday life in Denmark.
Informative and entertaining; the friendly banter makes dense topics approachable.

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Wolt strikes in Copenhagen, fathers take more parental leave and a US-backed oil drilling project in Greenland
Q: Have there been any changes or improvements since the strike?
Alan notes that there have been no meaningful improvements and criticizes how the company communicates with workers, claiming the firm is evasive and insincere about dialogue.
Wolt strikes in Copenhagen, fathers take more parental leave and a US-backed oil drilling project in Greenland
Q: What was it like to organize the strike with other Wolt riders?
Alan describes a collective effort, a mix of pride and discontent, and the challenge of uniting riders who are immigrants or face language barriers, all while seeking better working conditions.
Wolt strikes in Copenhagen, fathers take more parental leave and a US-backed oil drilling project in Greenland
Q: Why did you choose to work for Wolt in the first place?
Alan explains that the job offered flexibility and initial assurances of good wages, but the reality proved different; wages were low and true flexibility required working peak hours to earn a minimum salary.
Dating in Denmark with Erinne Paisley
Q: What do you think the future looks like for dating apps?
Erin suggests a trend towards offline dating events and an increasing recognition of the divide between Danish and immigrant dating experiences.
Dating in Denmark with Erinne Paisley
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your story and how you ended up in Copenhagen, how you ended up researching this topic?
Erin shares her background, including her use of dating apps since 2015 and her transition from a master's program in Amsterdam to researching dating apps at the University of Copenhagen.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Danish Connection

What is The Danish Connection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A multilingual, expat-focused current affairs show breaking down Danish news in English with a sharp eye on immigration, policy, and everyday life for internationals. Across episodes, topics range from immigration and asylum policies to regional geopolitics, labor issues, education, and culture, all framed through informal roundtable discussions and occasional expert input. Notable strengths include a candid host dynamic that blends personal anecdotes with policy analysis, plus a willingness to cover both hard news and lighter cultural segments. This mix makes it approachable for listeners seeking context on Danish developments without mastering Danish, and it often features NGO and activist perspectives that broaden the conversation beyond... more

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1. Maria Pagola
2. Nicholas Woolhead
3. Alan Tribuley
4. Erin Paisley
5. Mathilde Kirstein
6. Esben Thorseth
7. Bernardo Basilici Menini
8. Nicholas Lewandowski-Woolhead

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