Tag: Politics
Hear about Birgitta Ed – Sweden's first lady
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
This is what the United States will be like if Joe Biden wins the election
Since Nikki Haley dropped out of the Republican primaries, it is now clear that the 2024 presidential election will be a rematch between incumbent President Joe Biden and ex-president Donald Trump. What is each candidate's vision for the United States after the 2024 election? What does their policy look like for 2025? In two episodes,…
Charged moments in the NATO application and policy proposals on screen bans
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
Why does Israel refuse to accept the Sweden Democrats?
Malin explains why Jimmie Åkesson is politics' answer to the child influencer Pontus Rasmusson. Fredrik's Jewish alter ego tries to become friends with the Sweden Democrats and Olle tries to understand the party's attempt to build a strong relationship with Israel. Could the answer to the question be hidden in the mysterious Hebrew calendar?
EPA tractors in the fine rooms
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
I see a political path for the expat community
In my opinion, the best political columns are those that address an issue in an analytical case and preferably based on relevant data. I typically try to practice this myself. This time, however, I would like to make it more personal. The reason for this is that I was surprised by the response to my…
Israel's participation in Eurovision 2024 is controversial due to the slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza
Eden Golan, representing Israel, had three songs available, one of which had already been reserved by the Israeli Broadcasting Corporation KAN. The lyrics of “October Rain” evoke a desire to escape the global storm, dance in the middle of the storm, and embrace the melancholy of October rain without directly addressing political themes. Mäkelä states:…
Magdalena Andersson's worst crisis
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
515: The game before the trip to Budapest
Viktor Orbán has announced that the parliament in Hungary can take up Sweden's NATO application this Monday. Before then, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and Defense Minister Pål Jonsson will travel to Budapest for talks. Is everything clapped and done now or does Orbán have more obstacles to put up? Meanwhile, two years have passed since…
Eurovision-loving Finland is going to the politically loaded competition in short shorts
This is not the first time that strong opinions and politics have played a role in the Eurovision Song Contest, according to an expert.
According to the study, good-looking politicians are less present in parliamentary positions
Research shows that these politicians use their media presence and outside engagements to increase their popularity and expand their networks, which can indirectly benefit their political parties. “Attractive people often enjoy advantages in life, and politics is no exception,” Wochner notes, emphasizing the economic motivations behind these choices, including self-interest and popularity. The main findings…
Alexander Stubb: Upholding Niinistö's legacy in Finland's foreign policy
This election is especially significant due to Finland’s strategic position, sharing an extensive 830-mile border with Russia, amidst a period of heightened geopolitical tensions and shifting alliances. The role of the Finnish president, far from being merely ceremonial, encompasses significant responsibilities in foreign policy, positioning the newly elected president at the helm of navigating Finland’s…
Stenevi resigns, Gucci caps and SD's top trio
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
Israel in Eurovision sparks debate among politicians
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
The second round of the presidential election is tense: Stubb vs. Haavisto
The dynamics of the elections highlight the traditional division into two in Finnish politics, where the candidates represent both the right-wing and the left-green spectrum. The results of this year's first round are remarkably close, marking the tightest gap between the two leading candidates since 1994. The performances of Stubb and Haavisto reflect their political…
The Bad, the Worse and the Ugly Survey Bias: How EVA Generates Opinions Using Unprofessional Surveys
The change that EVA wanted to address was that history does not end, but US hegemony has serious challengers and is breaking. The forces behind EVA and every leader of the organization – all very pro-NATO and pro-US – felt that they were still needed to defend the world view where the US is the…
Finland's presidential candidates – Olli Rehn
Early life Olli Rehn's early life before politics shaped his upbringing in Mikkeli. He grew up in a family that owned an auto parts company and started working at the age of 12. Olli Rehn is passionate about soccer, having played professionally since his late teens. Despite his military service, which turned him away from…
Finnish presidential candidates – Li Andersson
Early life Before starting his political journey, he was raised in a non-political environment, where his introduction to left-wing ideologies did not come from cultural heritage but from a close circle of friends. Growing up in a Swedish-speaking household, Andersson's challenge was to master public speaking in Finnish when entering politics. His educational path served…
Finnish presidential candidates – Alexander Stubb
Despite his recent active politics, Stubb has been a distinguished figure known for his global approach and rich experience in various ministerial positions in Finland and various EU portfolios. Early life Stubb is known for his passion for fitness and sports, including triathlons, which dates back to his teenage years playing ice hockey at HIFK.…
Presidential candidate Jutta Urpilainen
Although he announced his presidential candidacy in late November 2023 compared to his colleagues, he is committed to the European Commission, but he has since gathered media attention and public support because of his vision of a stronger and more united Europe and his emphasis on traditions. social democratic values. Early life Jutta Urpilainen, who…
Skyttedal's harsh words about Ebba Busch
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
“A president without views is meaningless, not a unifying factor,” Urpilainen jokes to Sutbb
“These reforms should have been made a long time ago,” said Essayah. “Finland is currently chronically indebted. With this national economy, we cannot afford to maintain everything important that we have built, Halla-aho claimed. He reminded that the fate of the bills should be decided by the parliament and emphasized that no party outside the…
Expat, where is your political voice?
When I was a boy walking the streets of Copenhagen in the nineties, I rarely encountered anyone who spoke English in public. Clearly, this situation has changed significantly over the past three decades. Today, Denmark is a popular work destination for many people worldwide, and Copenhagen in particular has become an international hub for the…
Finnish presidential candidate Mika Aaltola
Aaltola rose to a prominent position in the Finnish political field with the views of a TV commentator on the Ukrainian war, Aaltola emphasizes the urgency of a new foreign policy vision as Finland moves towards NATO after Russia's attack on Ukraine. Early life Aaltola spent her high school years in the United States in…
Drugs, teasing and Ebba's new boyfriend
In this podcast you meet David Druid (appointed radio presenter of the year) and Katherine Zimmerman who were previously colleagues in Morgonpasset in P3. Here they meet again and talk about politics in their own way and little else. They also have Ekot's domestic political reporter with them Lova Olsson and the satirist Moa Wallin…
Finland's presidential candidates – Sari Essayah
Early life: Before entering politics, Essayah achieved status as a race walker Specializing in the 5,000 and 10,000 meter categories. He secured the World Championship in 1993 and the European Championship in 1994 in the 10,000m event. Essayah's commitment to sports led him to join the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2016. He also served…
Finnish MEP Alametsä supports leaving Israel out of Eurovision
“A country responsible for the death of so many children should not participate in May's Eurovision as if nothing had happened,” Alametsä emphasized. Alametsä believes that similar standards should also apply to Israel, as Russia was excluded from the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest due to war crimes allegations. “If a country is suspected of war…