Best The Nordic Model Podcasts (2025)

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September, elite sport, and the not-quite death of Jante Law: The Danish Year Part 9 9:16

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Denmark may be a small country, but it produces world-class athletes in cycling, tennis, handball, badminton, and golf. How do they do it? And how does the tax-financed effort to create athletic champions fit with the culture code of "Jante Law", the idea is that no one should think themselves better than anyone else? September is when fall sports …

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The Modern India Podcast #76-Powering India’s Future: Renewables, Nuclear, and Global Energy Shifts. 23:16

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India’s demand for energy is growing faster than almost anywhere else in the world. How will the country balance renewables, nuclear, and natural gas to fuel its future?In this episode of The Modern India Podcast, Erik Solheim, Former Executive Director of UNEP, speaks with Swapan Kataria, CEO of Crown LNG, about India’s bold ambitions for solar an…

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The Modern India Podcast #75 Norway–India Collaboration on Energy Security. 53:13

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On August 12, Det Moderne India hosted Norway–India Collaboration on Energy Security at Arendalsuka, bringing together leaders from both countries — including our special guest Smriti Irani, Chairperson of the Alliance for Global Good – Gender Equity and Equality. In this podcast, you’ll hear the full debate with Henrik Inadomi (Executive Vice Pres…

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August, The first day of school, and how children learn to be Danish: The Danish Year Part 8 8:20

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Denmark is a very good place to be a child, and to have children, yet the birthrate is dropping as it is in so many other countries. Some preschools have shut down due to lack of kids. Just this year Denmark reached a population of 6 million – a big landmark - but that’s mostly due to immigration, not more children being born. All the initiatives t…

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The Modern India Podcast #74-Leading in a Man’s World — with Sanjam Sahi Gupta. 22:44

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Founder of Maritime SheEO and Director at Sitara Shipping Ltd Our newly released book The First and Only celebrates bold trailblazers across industries—those who’ve chosen the harder path of leading without precedent. Sanjam Sahi Gupta is one of them. In this powerful episode, Sanjam opens up about what it means to lead in one of the world’s most t…

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July, Nature in Denmark, and following The Daisy Route: The Danish Year Part 7 7:59

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July is vacation month in Denmark, and it’s ironic that many Danes go elsewhere on vacation at just this time of year, when you have the best chance of good weather in Denmark. And I do mean chance – there is never any guarantee. Some Danes go abroad, driving vacations to Southern Europe are popular. There’s a well-known cycle in which the summer w…

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The Modern India Podcast #73-Tech, Diversity and Change in the Nordics 52:35

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In this episode, we speak with Mali Holde Skogen, a leading voice on digitalization and sustainability in Norway, to explore the current state of gender diversity in the Nordic IT sector. We delve into the progress and persistent challenges in achieving gender balance, comparing Norway’s efforts to other Nordic countries, and examining what’s worki…

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The Modern India Podcast #72-The First and Only: Ajaita Shah’s Vision for a 100-Million-Woman Economy. 39:00

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From New York to rural India, Ajaita Shah’s journey is anything but typical. In this episode, we dive into the founding of Frontier Markets and her bold goal: to empower 100 million women through She-Leads Bharat by 2030. We ask: – What sparked her commitment to rural women’s leadership? – How did she challenge social norms and win trust in male-do…

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June: Danish pride, women in uniform, and the reverse Jante Law: The Danish Year Part 6 8:08

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As of this month, girls who turn 18 can be drafted into the Danish military. This is new, even though girls in Norway and Sweden have been eligible for the draft for some time. Denmark is proud of its record on gender equality, so maybe it’s a wonder it hasn’t happened sooner. After all, more than half of the medical doctors in Denmark are female. …

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May, the candle in the window, and getting old in Denmark: The Danish Year Part 5 8:19

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There's a lovely May tradition in Denmark of setting a candle in the window on the evening of May 4. This is to commemorate the surrender of the Germans and the end of the Nazi occupation in 1945. The Nazis imposed a blackout on Denmark to confuse the Allied air forces, so now that they were defeated, a candle in a window became a small symbol of r…

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The Modern India Podcast #71-The First and Only: Dr. Sulagna Chattopadhyay on Grit and Perseverance 39:25

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In this episode of the Det Moderne India Podcast, we speak with Dr. Sulagna Chattopadhyay — a pioneer in climate journalism, environmental advocacy, and polar policy. As the Founder-Editor of Geography and You and the driving force behind the SaGAA think tank, Sulagna has spent over two decades shaping India’s climate discourse. Her journey has not…

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April, Gardening in Denmark, and what it means to be “Pear Danish”: The Danish Year Part 4 8:10

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As the long Danish winter finally draws to an end, it’s time for Danes to start planting their gardens. Now, in early April, it’s rhubarb, parsnips, cabbage. After the risk of frost is gone, in late April, you can put down some beets, and chives, and parsley – all good traditional Danish food. By May, you can try with the tomatoes, which may or may…

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The Modern India Podcast #70- Navigating Indian and Nordic Leadership. 26:11

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Welcome to a new episode of Det Moderne India, where we explore leadership, diversity, and the evolving role of women in STEM across borders. This episode delves into the intersection of Indian and Nordic leadership through the lens of lived experience. Our guest is Vidya Basarkod, former Director of Ramboll in India. With over four decades of expe…

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The Modern India Podcast #69-Indias IT Gender Balance: A Model for the Nordics Podcast Series- The Rise of Gen Z Girls in Tech 48:41

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India has one of the largest youth populations in the world, yet digital accessibility remains a challenge—only 54% of households have computers, and nearly 40% lack access to one. However, with 88% of the population using smartphones, mobile technology presents an opportunity to bridge this gap. In this episode, The Rise of Gen Z Girls in Tech, we…

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March, "Gække Letters", and the things lost in Digital Denmark: The Danish Year Part 3 8:22

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Gækkebrev are a great Danish tradition, but like many other Danish traditions, they are fighting to survive amid the country’s ambitious digital agenda. What is a gækkebrev, or gække letter? A single piece of paper, cut into a lace-like design somewhat like a snowflake, sent anonymously in the days before Easter. A poem is handwritten on the letter…

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The Modern India Podcast #68-Indias IT Gender Balance: A Model for the Nordics Podcast Series- Lighthouse Leadership: How Wipro Sets the Standard for DEIB in Tech 25:14

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In this episode, we sit down with Sunita R. Cherian, Senior Vice President – Group Human Resources at Wipro Limited, to explore how the company is leading the way in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in the tech industry. With over two decades of expertise in Human Capital Strategy, Sustainability, and Diversity & Inclusion, Sunita…

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The Modern India Podcast #67-Indias IT Gender Balance: A Model for the Nordics Podcast Series- Cracking the Code: How India is Leading in Gender Diversity in Tech 36:59

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India has built one of the world’s strongest pipelines for women in STEM and technology, yet in the Nordics, where gender equality is a global benchmark, female representation in IT and tech leadership remains a challenge. In this episode, Sunita Mohanty, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Invest India, shares insights on what’s …

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February, the Cat in the Barrel, and the Absence of Faith: The Danish Year Part 2 6:55

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Fastelavn is one of the Danes’ favorite holidays. It takes place in February, when the light is finally beginning to come back after a long season of winter darkness. "Hitting the cat in the barrel" - which used to involve a real cat, but no longer does - and eating messy fastelavn buns full of custard are part of the holiday. What's no longer real…

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January, Skiing, and Income Inequality: The Danish Year Part 1 8:02

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If you’re one of the bottom 80% of Danish earners, you’ll probably spend most of your dark January evenings and weekends at home, hoping your bank account can recover from Christmas excesses. Restaurants have a lot of empty tables this time of year. Shops mostly process the return of unwanted Christmas presents. Now, this can and often is packaged …

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The Modern India Podcast #66-Challenges in Recruiting Women in India Podcast Series- Leadership: Paving the Way as the First. 27:18

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Welcome to Challenges in Recruiting Women in India, a podcast series where we explore the barriers, cultural nuances, and innovative solutions shaping women's participation in India's workforce. In each episode, we hear from industry leaders, policymakers, and changemakers who are driving efforts to create more inclusive workplaces and advance gend…

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The Modern India Podcast #65-Challenges in Recruiting Women in India Podcast Series- Leading The Way For Women in Business and Industry. 28:44

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The podcast with Parul Soni will explore the multifaceted role of women in India’s evolving socio-economic landscape, focusing on their contributions to sustainability, leadership, and innovation. As a renowned advocate for gender equality and empowerment, Parul will share insights into the challenges and opportunities for women in India and global…

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The Danish Empire - without Greenland? 7:54

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Denmark, as Danes like to tell you, is a little country. But it used to be a much bigger country, a bit of an empire. Norway was once part of Denmark. Iceland was once part of Denmark. The southern half of Sweden and a bit of northern Germany used to be part of Denmark. What is now called the US Virgin Islands used to be part of Denmark. And Denmar…

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The Modern India Podcast #64-Challenges in Recruiting Women in India Podcast Series- What Women want? 19:29

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In this episode of our Podcast series on Challenges in Recruiting Women in India, we have with us Sohini Mishra who is the founder of Women in the Hood. Sohini is enthusiastic, performance-driven self-starter and team player. She has passion for creating fun, compelling and addictive consumer engagement platforms. Mishra has Strong organizational a…

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The Modern India Podcast #63-Challenges in Recruiting Women in India Podcast Series-HR Practices and Company Level Challenges Part-2 26:42

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Trailblazer in Sustainability and Gender Diversity: Seema Arora Seema Arora serves as the Deputy Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), where she has been a driving force in championing sustainable business practices and enhancing gender diversity within the workforce. Since joining CII in 1991, she has led transformative i…

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The Modern India Podcast #62- Challenges in Recruiting women in India Podcast Series-HR Practices and Company-level Challenges Part 1 27:51

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We're excited to announce our podcast series on Challenges of recruiting Women in India. This episode is on HR Practices and Company-level Challenges, featuring Ritu Kumar, Head of P&O EDC (Global People Services) at COWI India! With her vast expertise in HR and organizational development, Ritu has been a driving force behind people-centric initiat…

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The Baltic Sea Region and Estonian Landscapes 33:56

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Listen to a podcast about the landscapes of Estonia and how phases in history have left their mark, from old nineteenth-century German manors to sparsely populated ex-Soviet training areas. Hannes Palang from Tallinn University talks to editor of nordics.info, Nicola Witcombe, and explains his research on landscapes and how it reveals the fascinati…

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The Modern India Podcast #61-India in the Arctic 29:59

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In this episode, we’ll dive into 'India's role in the Arctic' and its growing significance. We have with us President of SaGAA and Editor in Chief at Geography and You, Sulagna Chattopadhyay. She shares her insights on India's role in the Arctic and activities done by india in the last several decades. Also, our second guest is the Senior researche…

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The Baltic Sea Region and Estonian Seascapes 34:46

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Listen to a podcast that uncovers the different layers of the Estonian coastline from a human geography perspective. Estonian seascapes range from beaches to waterfalls and have historically supported people in a range of industries from tourism to fishing to the production of cosmetics. Seascapes also ignite energy debates about oil shale and wind…

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Learning Danish through song lyrics 7:17

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One of the tips I often give to newcomers in Denmark is to learn Danish through song lyrics. Find a Danish lyricist whose music you enjoy listening to on repeat. The repetition will help you get a feel for how the Danish language flows, and you’ll have something to dance to during those long, dark winter months. I did this myself when I first arriv…

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The Modern India Podcast #60-Modis India 1:21:20

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Samfundet i Trondheim inviterer til møte om India. India er et av verdens mest mangfoldige og multietniske land. Når du tenker på India, tenker du kanskje på Tikka Masala og Butter Chicken. Det er kanskje ikke så rart, for vi hører generelt lite om India i media. Men visste du at India blir omtalt som verdens største demokrati? At India har passert…

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Job switching in Denmark 6:51

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Denmark has one of the highest job mobility rates in the world - about 20% of Danes start new jobs each year. Frequent job changes are a reflection of the Danish concept of "flexicurity" – flexibility with the security of the welfare state. As a matter of fact, if you stay in the same job for many years in Denmark, people start to wonder why. Young…

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The Modern India Podcast #59-India:The Potential of Recycling Water & Waste 1:15:31

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Arendalsuka is over for this year! We are excited to share with our beloved listners our engaging debate at Arendalsuka through our podcast. The Nordic countries are renowned for their pristine nature and pure water, with Cleantech being a cornerstone of our societies. By combining advanced technology with effective water management, the Nordics ha…

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The Design Quirks of Copenhagen 9:12

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Did you know that Copenhagen has its own color? It’s called Copenhagen Green, and it’s a dark emerald green, mixed with a fair amount of black. A little like the dark green we see on the leaves of trees here late in August. Pantone 3435C, for you designer types. You’ll notice that all Copenhagen benches are this color, an you will see Copenhagen Gr…

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Who is Holger Danske? 6:35

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Many countries have a fictional character who represents them. Uncle Sam for the USA, Marianne in France, Mother India. Others have a legendary figure, who was real at one point but is now shrouded in myth, like King Arthur in England. For Denmark, Holger Danske is both. He was probably real, although he didn’t live in Denmark. He was a Danish knig…

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The white magic of the Danish graduation hat 9:01

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In June of each year, the streets of Denmark are suddenly full of young people wearing stiff white caps with bands of various colors - burgundy, midnight blue, light blue. These teenagers have just graduated from gymnasium, the Danish equivalent of high school, and the white hat is a sign of that accomplishment. They wear the white hat everywhere t…

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The Modern India Podcast #58-Sustainable Nordics: Green Innovation and Economic Leadership + Q&A with Erik Solheim 59:32

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The climate emergency, loss of nature and deadly pollution threaten to destroy our homes and eliminate many of the millions of species that share this beautiful planet with us. Join ACT NOW in commemorating World Environment Day with the 5th Edition of #TomorrowNeverComesActNow, the world's largest and longest environment online event. The event br…

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Cycling Director Sasha Nations - Getting Back Up is Never Easy 56:01

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SPONSOR DEAL! Use code SSWSCpodcast at honeystinger.com for 20% off all products. Fuel up now! Fine print: 20% off entire order, online only, no minimum purchase, good on subscriptions & one-time purchases, one use per customer, active until 12/31/24 Today we hear from the club’s Cycling Program Director, Sasha Nations. Sasha has been a lot of thin…

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The Baltic Sea Region and An Estonian Heritagescape 32:32

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Listen to a podcast about the northeastern region of Estonia and how research can uncover different layers of a landscape. Hear about oil shale production, the influx of people during Soviet times, contemporary outdoor adventure in the forest, and learn about the concept heritscape. Saara Mildeberg from Tallinn University talks to editor of nordics…

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Do you have to speak Danish to work in Denmark? 7:52

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If you’re only in Denmark for a few months, it might not be worth the investment in time to learn much more than the basic pleasantries in Danish. But you plan to stay in Denmark for more than a year or so, it’s a good idea to learn some Danish – and your visa may require that you do so. Even if you’re not forced to, it’s a good idea to learn Danis…

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Regionalisation and the Baltic Sea Region 41:20

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Listen to a podcast about when and why states in and around the Baltic Sea have worked together for economic, social or geopolitical reasons, with a focus on Poland. After the end of the Cold War, regional initiatives like the Council of the Baltic Sea States sprung up to keep Russia around the table and as a vehicle to work collectively towards co…

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Jasper Good's Unique Path to the Olympics from SSWSC to the Army's WCAP Program 54:18

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SPONSOR DEAL! Use code SSWSCpodcast at honeystinger.com for 20% off all products. Fuel up now! Fine print: 20% off entire order, online only, no minimum purchase, good on subscriptions & one-time purchases, one use per customer, active until 12/31/24 Meet hometown hero Jasper Good - Steamboat kid turned Olympian through a unique path! Jasper is hum…

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David Norris is Basically Superman - Coach, Athlete, Entrepreneur, Role Model 1:01:09

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Look out! This guy just might trick you into training! (more on that below) Meet David Norris - someone who is not only an inspiring coach, but also an incredibly inspiring athlete. Most athletes move into coaching when they are done with their careers. David Norris is not only the assistant cross country coach at the club for the U16 to U20 athlet…

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Why Danes Find Compliments So Awkward 7:12

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A story I’ve heard over and over again when I talk to internationals working in Denmark is this: They thought they were going to get fired. They’d been working for a year or so at professional-level job in Denmark, often one they’d been recruited for, but they’d never heard any positive comments from their manager. They started to worry. They were …

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NNL Pod 15: What was the New Nordic Lexicon podcast series about? 30:34

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Listen to a whistlestop tour covering the last 14 podcasts, touching down in Aarhus, Stockholm, Oslo, and Helsinki, and featuring clips from podcasts where young people put questions to researchers on topics of the day, including the consequences of the invasion of Ukraine, gender, and the climate. Nicola Witcombe, who is the editor of nordics.info…

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"You Are More Than What You Do" - the Story of Olympic Medalist Alex Deibold 1:12:01

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Today we sit with the Club's new Snowboard Director, Olympic bronze medalist, Alex Deibold. Not only is he running our entire snowboard program with huge events coming up soon, he's also chasing around his almost 2 year old daughter on the side, all the while doing the hardest work of all - the work on himself. Today we talk about all of it - his p…

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The Modern India Podcast #57- Women-Led Development 34:06

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March 8th 🇳🇴💃🏼🇮🇳 Gender equality stands at the core of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Yet, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2023, achieving gender parity will take another 131 years. As we approach 8 March, we're excited to shed light on the journey of Kristin Andresen and the inspiration behind her remark…

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NNL POD 14: What was the Nordic humanitarian response to the Biafra Crisis? 30:59

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Listen to a discussion on how Nordic public and voluntary organisations - particularly in Denmark, Sweden and Finland - responded to the famine which ensued when Biafra attempted to secede from Nigeria in the 1960s. In the fourteenth episode for the New Nordic Lexicon, students Gaëtan Gamba and Agata Pyka speak to three researchers about their rese…

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NNL Pod 13: Why and how is the English language used in the Nordic countries? 29:47

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Listen to a discussion on how the use of English in the Nordic countries, with a focus on Finland and Sweden, and the consequences of this on immigration populations and identity. In the thirteen episode, students Gaëtan Gamba and Essi Turva speak mainly to Elizabeth Peterson from the University of Helsinki. Nina Carlsson from Uppsala University, T…

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"I Enjoy Kicking Butt" How Nordic Coach Deb Rose Still Kicks Butt & Has Fun after 40 Years 47:36

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Today we get to pick the brain of our Head U10 & U12 Nordic coach Deb Rose. Deb is no stranger to coaching kids - she’s the longest tenured coach at the club; she’s been here for 40 years, probably longer than many of you have been on skis! And there's a reason for that - you're about to hear it, but first a word from our amazing sponsor... SPONSOR…

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Sarah Floyd Reflects on 35 Years with the Club 58:19

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Get ready for this unique opportunity to listen to history from the person who made it herself, our former Executive Director, Sarah Floyd. For 35 years, Sarah was involved in the Club in a variety of positions including coach, athletic director, associate executive director and finally executive director for her last five years. Sarah stepped down…