Sweden in Focus

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. Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sweden in Focus is a news podcast hosted by The Local, with 290 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Local hosts Sweden in Focus, a news show with 290 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #360

  How hard is it to find a job in Sweden with a foreign name?

  Aug 21, 202646 min

  In this week's episode: Sweden Democrats campaign hard, Brexit deportations, citizenship tests and the "caterpillar from hell".  With just over three weeks to go until Sweden’s election, the campaign is intensifying. But reaching voters is trickier than usual this year thanks to new EU limits on political advertising. This might explain an explosion of political posters, sponsored buses and creative political rallies. Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange.  Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: 2026 Swedish election  Swedish bus operator removes anti-immigration ads after drivers call in sick Centre Party bets on Tidö bloc collapse to open door for new coalition Working in Sweden Men with foreign names hit hardest by hiring bias in Sweden Brexit OPINION: The EU is betraying Brexit Brits in Sweden Health 'Caterpillar from hell' moth found in Sweden – but biologist says no need to panic Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #359

  'I'll do everything I can to stay in Sweden because this is our home'

  Aug 17, 202633 min

  Gustav Magnuson and Luisa Fernandez met in Costa Rica in 2018 when Gustav was there on a cycling trip of Central and South America. The two felt such a strong and immediate connection that Gustav never made it farther south on his cycling tour. Instead, he stayed with Louisa in San Jose. A few years later the two were married and are now living in Stockholm with their one-year-old child. In an interview with The Local's Mandy Pipher they explain how Swedish immigration law is affecting their family life and their peace of mind. READ ALSO: 'I feel shame and rage': Immigration clampdown hits Swedes close to home Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #358

  Why Sweden's parties are appealing to voters' wallets

  Aug 14, 202642 min

  This was the week in which the Swedish election campaign started to take some kind of shape. If the focus in 2022 was all crime and immigration, this time it looks like the economy is taking centre stage. What are the big differences between the parties, and what might all this mean for how the election develops? We also look this week at revelations about spies’ activities in Sweden and we ask why Swedish authorities went public with this right now. Also, Richard has been digging into teen deportations – and has discovered that the problem is more widespread that the Swedish media previously reported. And is Hollywood actor Joel Kinnaman right to claim that Swedish attitudes to drugs are hopelessly out of date? Host James Savage is joined this week by panelists Mandy Pipher and Richard Orange.  Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode: 2026 Swedish election  Sweden's Centre Party won't support Social Democrats if they keep sick day promise Sweden's Moderates outline 70 billion kronor savings to fund election pledges Sweden's Social Democrats promise extra child benefits for holidays Teen deportations  Sweden’s teen deportations were far more widespread than reported Drugs OPINION: Sweden needs politicians who stand up for sin Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #357

  Quislings and crayfish: Sweden gears up for a crazy autumn

  Aug 7, 202656 minS1

  Sweden in Focus is back! James Savage, Richard Orange and Mandy Pipher look chew over the latest from Sweden, including: Scandal hits Sweden Democrats and Left Party  Is tipping now the norm in Sweden? How do you eat a crayfish? The Sweden Democrats' Ludvig Aspling tells us why he thinks high-skilled immigrants don't care about citizenship. Articles discussed in this episode: 'I feel shame and rage': Immigration clampdown hits Swedes close to home (interview with Gustav and Luisa) 'I felt betrayed by my country': Swedish scientist blasts treatment of US husband (Interview with Anna-Karin and Chris) Sweden's opposition hope to vote down two-year wait for family reunion (interview with Annika Hirvonen) Swedish Left Party MP apologises for 'accidental' support message to terrorist Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #356

  What this US chef loves about Swedish food

  Jul 24, 202621 min

  What does an American chef notice when he transplants himself to Sweden? John Klopson, known as Lost Chef in Sweden on Instagram and TikTok , talks to James Savage of his love for Swedish bread and dairy, and asks why Swedes use so much salt. Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  ListenShow Notes

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.