Tag: Blix
New: Saddam Hussein, the Iraq War and the pursuit of weapons of mass destruction
The UN wants to see evidence to field an international force. In the US, pressure is mounting on President George W Bush to go to war regardless of what the UN says. It will be a dramatic time with major changes in the Middle East, which will affect the entire world. Cast: Hans Blix, head […]
The ex-military’s best tips for coping with a longer crisis
Patrick Sellman’s best tips for coping with a longer crisis Patrick Sellman expert on how to prepare for a crisis. He himself has his own podcast “Waiting for the disaster” with TV presenter Kalle Zackari Wahlström. Now Patrick is in Beredskap to give his best tips to those who want to prepare to be able […]
The emergency box’s most important item in a space war
“We have a rather poor grasp of where we have built in dependence on satellites” Space may feel distant and far away from our crisis preparedness here on earth, but the role of satellites in our everyday lives is more important than we might think. It is about navigation for planes, boats and cars, but […]
It is expected of you if you see military activity
“The spy puts the puzzle together – keep your piece” Being vigilant and not talking loudly about information about Sweden’s defense is as important today as it has been in the past, says Jan Kinnander, former head of the security office at Must. Jan also talks about why it is important that certain parts of […]
Protect Children, Protect Children ry receives an international award for its work against sexual abuse
By UNODC Global Report Regarding human trafficking, every third victim of human trafficking is a child. Human trafficking is now ranked as the third most profitable crime category in the world after drugs and weapons. Today’s recognized and award-winning organizations all work in extremely challenging environments in a sector that is under-resourced and, due to […]
Simple tricks that save ten percent of your energy consumption
How to prepare your home for a winter with high electricity prices In this episode, Erik finds out what he can do at home to reduce his energy consumption. He gets answers to questions such as which are the biggest electricity guzzlers in the home and how much energy is saved by lowering the indoor […]
Carl Bildt: Putin is devastating for Russia
In the conversation with Erik Blix, Carl Bildt talks about the war in Ukraine. “We must be realistic, this war must be won, it must not be lost.” And about Russian President Putin, he says:“He has a conspiratorial worldview, he believes the world is hostile to Russia. Putin is devastating for Russia. The war with […]
How to survive a mass shooting
Run, hide and warn others An ongoing lethal attack is over in 3-5 minutes and a victim is harvested every 15 seconds. So whoever has a chance to survive must act very quickly. Tomas Koppelman Hellgren is a police commissioner at the operational unit in Stockholm and an expert on what is known as ongoing […]
The emergency box’s five most important items
What should be in the emergency box? There are many categories of gadgets, food and equipment that, according to the advice, should be in an emergency box. But presumably you know better than both authorities and podcasts what your family’s emergency box must contain. After all, you know best what everyday life looks like at […]
Here are the threats to the Swedish electoral system
Allegations of election fraud Until just a few years ago, the Swedish electoral system functioned almost entirely without security preparations. But today the situation is different. Hear Anna Nyqvist, head of the Swedish Election Authority’s office, tell about how the events surrounding the American presidential election and the war in Ukraine led to increased security […]
Food in crisis – this is what you need at home
Invest in products that last a long time, that do not require cooking and can be stored at room temperature. Anna Teljfors from MSB is back to find out how we can best manage a whole week without grocery stores and a stove. She also answers questions like, what type of food should my emergency […]
Fuel – Being prepared if the oil crisis comes
Sweden’s fuel stocks must last 90 days In this episode, Erik finds out what Sweden’s fuel readiness looks like. He gets an answer to whether there is a maximum ceiling for how much diesel and petrol can cost and whether rationing can be relevant today. Anders Wallinder from the Swedish Energy Agency explains what the […]
Shelter – this is what you need to know if the war comes PART 2
The dog in the shelter Anders Johannesson from MSB answers listener questions about the shelters. Can the dog come along? When can you leave the shelter? And where in my house can I sit to withstand a rocket attack? Don’t miss the shelter section! Click here to get to the first big section on shelters […]
Forest fires – how to protect your home against them
All it takes is a little spark – are you careful enough? Every year several thousand fires break out in forests and land in the country – but what preparedness does Sweden have to stop these? What lessons have been learned after the big fires in Hälsingland in 2018 and Västmanland in 2014? Fire scientist […]
Money – Four ways to pay in a crisis PART 2
Barter if the crisis comes Anna Teljfors from MSB answers listeners’ questionsr and sort out cash handling, crisis preparedness for those with a small budget and sort out what happens if it is no longer possible to buy food in the store. Preparedness with P4 Extras Erik Blix Preparedness is a podcast with Erik Blix […]
Communication – When the mobile phone stops working
Who is responsible for the mobile network working? It is the responsibility of the various operators to ensure that the mobile networks in Sweden work. Hear the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency’s Mikael Ejner explain how our mobile networks work and what is required for a disruption to become serious. Erik also finds out why […]
Total Defense – It is expected of you if the war comes PART 2
War trained without war placement Michael Malm from the Total Defense Department answers listener questions that have come after the section on the Total Defense. What can energetic pensioners do in the Swedish Armed Forces? What happens to all Swedes abroad? And is anyone expected to be able to take a weapon and go into […]
This will happen in the event of a nuclear accident in Sweden
New contingency zones around Sweden’s nuclear power plant on 1 July As of 1 July, Sweden has three new contingency zones around each nuclear power plant. An inner zone of up to 5 km an outer zone of 25 km and a planning zone of up to 100 km. Hear Jan Johansson from the Swedish […]
As long as the food in Sweden is enough in wartime
Who is responsible for the food supply if there is a crisis or war Sweden’s food supply is completely dependent on other countries and a major disruption to the import of food as well as fuel and manure can have devastating consequences. Hear Camilla Eriksson from FOI about the responsibility for Swedish food preparedness and […]
Inger Støjberg starts a new political party
The last year has been a whirlwind for Inger Støjberg – former minister in the Liberal Party – and it seems that not even a 60-day prison sentence can stop her. This morning, the right-wing politician confirmed the rumors that have been swirling ever since her name appeared on a list of new political parties […]
The trick that makes you spread lies about Sweden
Influence campaigns, deep fake and misinformation How do you recognize an influence operation, who is behind it and how does it go when you become a pawn in the game? Erik Blix finds out how it goes when foreign power tricks us into sharing fabricated stories that will destroy Sweden. Participating are Brit Stakson, media […]
ÖB Micael Bydén: This is how Sweden will be defended in a military attack
Can Sweden defend itself? In a situation where Sweden is at war or facing danger of war, the country must be able to defend itself. Commander-in-Chief Micael Bydén explains what Sweden’s military preparedness looks like right now, what an attack on Sweden could look like, which areas in the country are considered militarily strategically important […]
This is what a cyber attack on Sweden might look like
Ongoing cyber attacks against Sweden Sweden’s security paradigm is that the country should act as if we have already been hacked by a foreign power. But what does a potential enemy want to achieve? And how does it work? IT security expert Ann-Marie Eklund Löwinder and the head of Sweden’s cyber defense Patrik Ahlgren participate […]
To escape from a war or a catastrophe – it is expected of you
What do you take with you when you escape? If you have to flee from a fire, explosion or, worst of all, a war, there is something you should know: how do I get information about where I am going? Who decides when it’s time to leave home and what should I take with me? […]
Shelter – this is what you need to know if the war is coming
This is what the rules say: Must be fully functional in 48 hours If we are to survive a bombing, we must go underground. But for everyone who needs to get a place, the bikes must be out, people in and once there, you must have what you need to survive for a couple of […]
Tickets available to see the Einstürzende Neubauten this holiday weekend
If one of your friends has good taste, they are probably already a fan of Einstürzende Neubauten, an unorthodox German group founded in 1980, whose music is not meant to be pleasant to listen to. Similarly, many Einstürzende Neubauten fans are likely to avoid the modern age and consider the media to be a pack […]
Money – four ways to pay in a crisis
How much cash should I have at home and what denominations? Nearly 90% of all transactions in Sweden are made by card and if that system is shut down, alternatives are needed. Erik sorts out how much cash should be in the mattress, in what denominations and also what other ways you can ensure that […]
VMA in Karlskoga, Örebro County •
In a crisis, you need to know how long the water, food and medicine must last. And there is a plan to give you reports. But that plan rests entirely on you having what it takes. Both cyber attacks and natural disasters can knock out the electricity grid and with it our most common means […]
Public opinion of Messerschmidt’s Danish People’s Party favorable despite internal party conflicts
Immediately yesterday was what they call a bad day in politics for the Danish People’s Party leader Morten Messerschmidt, as no fewer than five of the right-wing 16 MPs have jumped off to become non-aligned. But a completely different story is being told in opinion polls since Messerschmidt’s election last month. Since then, the party […]
Morten Messerschmidt elected new leader of the Danish People’s Party
Yesterday, Morten Messerschmidt received support from 499 Danish People’s Party delegates to succeed Kristian Thulesen Dahl as the new party leader – 60.5 percent of the vote. The margin of victory was so emphatic that even if second-place Martin Henriksen (219) and Merete Dea Larsen (107) had combined their votes, they would have come a […]
