Best Foreigners In Denmark Podcasts (2026)

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Old Newscast: How Donald Trump Won The Republican Nomination 2016 (Part 1) 29:10

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Today, we look at how Donald Trump won the Republican nomination to be President in 2016 (Part 1). Adam is joined by chief presenter in Washington Caitriona Perry, and Anthony Zurcher from Americast. In part 1 they discuss whether a speech by Barack Obama convinced Trump to run? Who his main competition would be? And, what made his campaign so diff…

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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 2) 33:48

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In Part Two of this Old Newscast, we pick up with Jeremy Corbyn on the campaign trail. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later, on the 12th September 2015, he was elected as leader with almost 60% of …

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Old Newscast: How Jeremy Corbyn Won The Labour Leadership 2015 (Part 1) 31:11

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Today’s Old Newscast is travelling all the way back to 2015: it’s the morning after the general election, and Ed Miliband resigns as leader of the Labour party. Veteran left-winger Jeremy Corbyn entered the leadership contest with many doubting he would win the necessary 35 nominations from Labour MPs to make it on to the ballot. Three months later…

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Best of 2025: ‘What reconciliation? What forgiveness?’: Syria’s deadly reckoning 44:54

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Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. From October: Over a few brutal days in March, as sectarian violence and revenge killings tore through parts of Syria, two friends from…

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138 | What to Expect on a Danish New Year's Eve 31:35

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What should you expect from your first New Year’s Eve in Denmark? Couch-jumping? Royal speeches? Fireworks that feel slightly… unregulated? In this end-of-year episode, Derek and Conrad break down Danish New Year traditions from the perspective of internationals who’ve learned them the hard (and funny) way. From watching the King’s speech at 6 pm a…

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816 Vesterheim; Atlas Obscura Curiosities; Lessons Learned 52:00

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Celebrate Norwegian roots in America as we mark the 200th anniversary of a major wave of immigration to the US from the Scandinavian nation. Then join an expert of the offbeat as he delves into some of the more curious places and things held dear by people around the world. And listen in as callers share their favorite travel memories of the year b…

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Best of 2025: The human stain remover: what Britain’s greatest extreme cleaner learned from 25 years on the job 32:18

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Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. From October: From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen it – and cleaned it – all. In their stickiest hours, people rely …

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The Newscast Review of the Year 2025 52:22

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Adam, Chris, Laura and Paddy go through the biggest stories of 2025 with the help of economics editor Faisal Islam and international editor Jeremy Bowen. They also reveal what it was like to be on the inside as they happened, and discuss how Keir Starmer will reflect on his first full year as prime minister, how Donald Trump's tariffs reshaped the …

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The Epstein Files And "The Invisible Man" 25:23

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Today, the US department of justice has released the largest amount of so-called “Epstein files” so far - but what exactly is in the latest batch? Among the latest files is an email from someone called ‘A’ from ‘Balmoral’ asking Ghislaine Maxwell for ‘inappropriate friends’. Adam is joined by Sumi Somaskanda, the BBC's Chief News Presenter in Washi…

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The Labour Deputy Leader Interview 31:31

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Today, Adam is joined by Labour’s deputy leader Lucy Powell to reflect on her first few weeks in the role and what lies ahead for the Labour government in 2026. The pair also discuss Health Secretary Wes Streeting’s new comments on the UK’s relationship with the EU, his leadership ambitions, and the importance of the party sticking together and sho…

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Did China Just Drop The Ball On Global Dominance? 16:15

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China’s position as the world’s factory is shifting. Growth is slowing to approximately 4-5%, wages are rising, the workforce is shrinking due to an aging population, the property crisis is weighing on GDP, and Western tariffs are restricting exports. For decades, China produced goods at low cost, but a significant supply chain gap is now emerging.…

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Best of 2025: Life in a ‘sinking nation’: Tuvalu’s dreams of dry land 44:25

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Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. From September: with sea levels rising, much of the nation’s population is confronting the prospect that their home may soon cease to e…

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137 | Danish Christmas Culture Shocks (replay) 28:59

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With Christmas just around the corner, we’re revisiting one of our favorite holiday episodes from last year. In this festive roundtable, Derek, Conrad, Brooke, Annie, and guest Steven Feraru, talk about the big and small culture shocks that come with celebrating Christmas in Denmark as an international. From julekalenders and gløgg to julefrokost c…

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A Danish sperm scandal, EU leaders rethink convention on human rights and face coverings to be banned in universities 40:30

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This week on The Danish Connection: Rachel talks about the disturbing international fertility case linked to the European Sperm Bank in Denmark, where sperm from a single donor carrying a cancer-causing genetic mutation was used to conceive nearly 200 children across Europe. She looks into what this could mean for the future of cross-border fertili…

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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part Two) 38:34

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Today, we’re bringing you some of the best bits from Newscast’s 25-hour Podcast-A-Thon! Back in November, Adam was challenged by Pudsey Bear to record a 25-hour long episode of Newscast in aid of Children In Need. Members of the Newscast family dropped by throughout the day and night to cheer Adam on. Including when Laura and Paddy met Pudsey, voic…

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The Best Bits of Newscast's Podcast-a-Thon (Part One) 28:01

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Today, we’re bringing you some of the best bits from Newscast’s 25-hour Podcast-A-Thon! Back in November, Adam was challenged by Pudsey Bear to record a 25-hour long episode of Newscast in aid of Children In Need. Keeping Adam company were many friends of the podcast including paranormal podcasters Danny Robins and Tristan Redman, satirist Armando …

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427c Christmas in London, Umbria, France, Norway, Greece, Basque Country 52:00

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Christmas is a little different across the pond — where Santas dwell on farms or in the woods, festively decorated boats stand in for sleighs, and fermented trout is a must-try treat. Learn about holiday traditions observed in France, Norway, Greece, London, the Spanish Basque Country, and small-town Italy, as a slate of Rick's guides share their c…

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The Week: The State of British Politics in 2025 36:18

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Today, Chris is joined by Ailbhe Rea from the New Statesman and Tim Shipman from the Spectator to review the year in politics and hazard a guess at what to expect in 2026. They discuss a shaky year for Keir Starmer’s leadership, the (almost) welfare rebellion and the rise of the “funky fringe”. Plus what can this year tell us about next years local…

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Best of 2025: The real Scandi noir: how a filmmaker and a crooked lawyer shattered Denmark’s self-image 50:17

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Every Monday and Friday for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. From April: The Black Swan follows a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients in front of hidden cameras. But is she re…

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Is The Economy On The Up? 33:50

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Today, the Bank of England has cut interest rates to the lowest level since early 2023. Chancellor Rachel Reeves calls it "good news for families with mortgages and businesses with loans" - but says there's "more to do". Meanwhile, the Bank now expects no economic growth at the end of this year. Faisal is with Tristan in the studio to talk it throu…

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Is The Erasmus Student Scheme Worth The Money? 25:11

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Today, the UK government announced it is set to rejoin the Erasmus study scheme. Victoria is joined Joe Pike to discuss - and they speak to Nick Thomas-Symonds, minister for EU relations about whether it’s worth the £570m cost. Plus, Andrea Egan becomes the new secretary general of the UK’s biggest union - Unison. We explain what that could mean fo…

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Best of 2025: Don’t call it morning sickness: ‘At times in my pregnancy I wondered if this was death coming for me’ 32:45

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Each week for the rest of December we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we’ve chosen it. From July: the Victorians called it ‘pernicious vomiting of pregnancy’, but modern medicine has offered no end to the torture of hyperemesis gravidar…

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Are Foreign Countries Interfering in UK Politics? 37:18

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Today, the government has ordered an independent review into foreign financial interference in UK politics. The government say this is in response to what it called the “shocking” case of Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales. Gill was jailed in November, after admitting to taking bribes for pro-Russian interviews and speeches when h…

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Seals, Stigma, and Survival - Unpacking the Legacy of Anti-Sealing Activism w/ Dr. Danita Burke 48:28

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In this episode, Oscar Noach sits down with Dr. Danita Burke to explore her research project, Seals, Stigma, and Survival, funded by the Nordic Arctic Programme. Danita takes us deep into the complex history of anti-sealing activism, its cultural and economic impacts on Arctic and sub-Arctic communities, and the enduring legacies of environmental a…

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Warpod#15 - EU, NATO, and Militarized Drones w/ Anne Ingemann Johansen 29:16

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In this episode of Warpod, Anne Ingemann Johansen, assistant professor at the University of Southern Denmark and fellow at the Center for War Studies, discusse with host Oscar Noach how NATO and the EU are grappling with the growing threat of militarized drones and the complexities of grey zone warfare. From the promise of a European “drone shield”…

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136 | How to Survive a Danish Winter (According to Unhinged People Who Actually Live Here) 38:57

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Winter in Denmark isn’t just cold, it’s dark, windy, wet, and emotionally confusing. In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek and Conrad are joined by comedians Jeff Bond and Jacob Taarnhøj to break down how to actually survive a Danish winter. From cycling through sideways wind, understanding seasonal affective disorder, navigating …

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Doctors Vote To Strike (Again) 31:45

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Today, doctors in England have decided to strike for 5 days this week despite a new offer from the government. The British Medical Association said 83% of its members had voted to continue with the walkout in an online poll over the weekend, with a turnout of 65%. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was "gutted" by the result, describing it as …

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The snail farm don: is this the most brazen tax avoidance scheme of all time? 33:27

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Terry Ball – renowned shoe salesman, friend to former mafiosi – has vowed to spend his remaining years finding ways to cheat authorities he feels have cheated him. His greatest ruse? A tax-dodging snail empire By Jim Waterson. Read by Nicholas Camm. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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'National Emergency' for Violence Against Women 32:21

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Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry speak about the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s plans to set up specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams in every police force in England and Wales by 2029. We also discuss her ambitions as conversations about Keir Starmer’s future continue. And as it’s the last time Laura, Paddy and Henry get together i…

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Starmer Says a Doctor Strike Would be 'Reckless' 26:49

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Today, the Prime Minister Keir Starmer has written in the Guardian Newspaper urging members of the British Medical Association to rethink planned strikes. Possible strikes coincide with flu-related illnesses and hospitalisations at a higher rate than usual for this time of year, which have led to worries that a strike would lead to problems f…

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The Birth Keepers: I choose this – episode one 36:59

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The Free Birth Society was selling pregnant women a simple message. They could exit the medical system and take back their power. By free birthing. But Nicole Garrison believes FBS ideology nearly cost her her life. This is episode one of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne Listen to the full series from Th…

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815 Sacred Paris; Newgrange Solstice; Finnish Sauna; Christmas in Estonia, Rome, Venice 52:00

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Hear a Francophile's recommendations for some of the most magnificent religious architecture to explore in Paris. Then vicariously experience a winter solstice ritual from inside an ancient tomb in Ireland, and warm up to the custom that's central to life in Finland: the sauna. Plus, kick off the Christmas season with local holiday traditions from …

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The Week: How Much Pressure Is Keir Starmer Under? 29:54

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Today, the Health Secretary Wes Streeting has given a very broad and far reaching interview to the New Statesman which some are seeing as an attack on Starmer’s leadership. Adam, Chris, Faisal and Alex discuss this, as well as the on going pressure on the PM. Plus, the team also pick out something we should be looking out for in 2026 in politics. Y…

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‘DeepSeek is humane. Doctors are more like machines’: my mother’s worrying reliance on AI for health advice 32:45

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Tired of a two-day commute to see her overworked doctor, my mother turned to tech for help with her kidney disease. She bonded with the bot so much I was scared she would refuse to see a real medic By Viola Zhou. Read by Vivian Full This essay was originally published on Rest of world. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/long…

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Is Flu Different This Winter? 39:32

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Today, the number of people in hospital with the flu has risen by more than half this week. Doctors say an earlier start to the flu season plus an unexpected mutation in this years primary strain has led to a lower rate of immunity amongst the general public for this time of year. BBC health editor Hugh Pym and Doctor Jamie Lopez Bernal, consultant…

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135 | Parenting Through Denmark’s Healthcare 27:45

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If you’re raising kids in Denmark and still feel confused every time you deal with the healthcare system, this episode will make things finally click. Derek and Brooke return for part two of their conversation with Emma, a British pediatrician based in Copenhagen. This time, the three of them talk about what it actually feels like to navigate Danis…

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Starmer's Plan To Fight The Right On Migration 31:49

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Today, Sir Keir Starmer and Danish leader Mette Frederiksen published a joint article arguing for urgent modernisation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which has an impact on how a country can tackle illegal migration. David Lammy is in Strasbourg with European counterparts, beginning negotiations to change how the continent’s mai…

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From the archive: is the IMF fit for purpose? 39:32

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: as the world faces the worst debt crisis in decades, the need for a global lender of last resort is clearer than ever. But many nations view the IMF as overbearing, or even neocolonial – and…

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Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go? 32:13

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Today, a report into almost £11 billion of Covid scheme fraud has found that most of it is beyond recovery. Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, Tom Hayhoe said that a lack of accountability, bad quality data and poor contracting during the pandemic had led to £10.9 billion being lost to fraud or error. Simon Jack joins Adam to explain where the money…

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134 | Navigating Healthcare in Denmark as an International 30:14

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Navigating Denmark’s healthcare system as an international can feel confusing, surprising, and occasionally hilarious, but it doesn’t have to. Derek and Brooke sit down with Dr. Emma, a British pediatrician in Copenhagen, to unpack how the system really works for internationals. They cover why the GP is your main gateway into care, why appointments…

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Trump v Europe? 38:38

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Today, we discuss President Trump’s new vision for global security, one that is creating a lot of criticism in Europe. The 33-page document called the National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure" and does not cast Russia as a threat to the US. Russia says the strategy is “largely consistent” with their vision. Secur…

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‘The police weren’t interested’: what’s driving the rise in private prosecutions? 33:27

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As the police and courts continue to struggle with the legacy of austerity, many people are seeking alternative routes to justice – but it could be making matters worse By Hettie O’Brien. Read by Rebecca Trehearn. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People 41:15

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Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by Joe Pike to look at government plans to offer young people on benefits taxpayer funded jobs in areas such as construction and hospitality. The goal is to tackle rising unemployment, with over 900,000 young people on Universal Credit looking for work. Plus, the team discuss Zarah Sultana’s interview with Laura on…

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Will The Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Change Hollywood Forever? 29:38

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Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by TV critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan to discuss the future of the entertainment industry after Netflix agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion. But with regulators and rivals still waiting in the wings, it might just be the start of the saga. And one of the bigge…

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How do Danes deal with death?: Stories from the streets with Maria Pagola 32:27

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Death is a part of life - but how do Danes deal with it? Welcome back to another episode of Stories from the Streets with Maria Pagola - a special bonus series from The Danish Connection where we take to the streets of Copenhagen to find out what Danes and Internationals really think about some of life's biggest issues. This week, we're uncovering …

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814 Tuesdays at the Louvre; Stone 52:00

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A Paris-based journalist lets us in on what happens behind closed doors at the city's grandest museum when it shuts to the public each Tuesday. And the last apprentice to be trained in the medieval techniques of masonry in Tuscany reveals how ancient secrets help to turn stone into masterpieces of art and architecture. For more information on Trave…

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The Week: Starmer’s Budget Defence, Donations, and is Brexit Back? 29:16

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The Prime Minister backed Rachel Reeves’ budget on Monday. On the same day, Keir Starmer, not once, not twice, but on three separate occasions spoke about Brexit. We discuss what’s actually going on… You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers.…

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When I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically wrong 31:29

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I knew he was running away from something. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered the truth Written and read by Pamela Gordon. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Putin ‘Morally Responsible’ For Novichok Death 33:10

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An inquiry into the death of Dawn Sturgess, the woman who died after she came into contact with poison intended for a former Russian agent, has reached the conclusion that President Putin was “morally responsible for her death”. Adam is joined by Marie Lennon the host of the BBC’s podcast Crime Next Door: The Salisbury Poisonings and news correspon…

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Money talks: the deep ties between Twitter and Saudi Arabia 31:48

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Saudi Arabia’s investment in Twitter increased its influence in Silicon Valley while being used at home to shut down critics of the regime By Jacob Silverman.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian