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LISTEN: Why is Sweden scared to talk about racism?

In this week's episode: Swedish culture shocks, Sweden Democrats threaten to fell government, asylum seeker child raises millions for charity, and our guest Lola Akinmade Åkerström grapples with racism in Sweden.

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In the latest episode of our Sweden in Focus podcast, host Paul O’Mahony is joined by panelists James Savage, Richard Orange, and Becky Waterton as well as our guest this week, author and photographer Lola Akinmade Åkerström.

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Part 2

Here’s some background reading on the topics we’re discussing in this week’s episode. 

Culture shock

Valborg & May 1st

Sweden Democrats and the EU migration pact 

Asylum seeker child raises millions for charity

Racism in Sweden

Finally, our guest Lola Akinmade Åkerström tells us about In Every Mirror She’s Black, her novel that tackles racism in Sweden and which Swedish publishers have rejected despite its success overseas. 

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Sweden’s most offensive words and residency permit stress

Celebrate Midsummer like a Swede, EU election analysis, Sweden's most offensive words. For Membership+ subscribers: the stress of waiting for permits, dramatic new figures on work permits, Swedes' favourite summer listening.

Sweden's most offensive words and residency permit stress

Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists James Savage and Becky Waterton. 

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Midsummer

2024 European Elections

Language

Residency permits

Work permits

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