{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/77ca3392-3d6f-434f-8821-6472a6c25d8d/68541541e152770a4a4d1f72?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fit in or stick out? How Sweden changes you","description":"<p>In this week's episode we talk about the bridge between Denmark and Sweden and how it means a lot more to one of our panelists than the sore feet she got after running across it.&nbsp;</p><p>We also discuss what foreigners do to fit in in Sweden and why some people push back against assimilation.</p><p>For Membership+ subscribers we examine how Sweden appears to have accidentally proposed blocking Swiss people from permanent residency.</p><p>Last, but certainly not least, we dig into an eye-opening report breaking down immigrants’ contribution to Swedish society by nationality.</p><p>Host <strong>Paul O'Mahony </strong>is joined this week by regular panelists <strong>Becky Waterton </strong>and<strong> Richard Orange.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Sweden and Denmark</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20250616/why-the-bridge-run-between-sweden-and-denmark-meant-so-much-to-me?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Why the Bridge Run between Sweden and Denmark meant so much to me</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Reader insights</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20240301/sometimes-i-explode-inside-how-foreigners-in-sweden-become-more-swedish-to-fit-in?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>'Sometimes I explode inside': How foreigners in Sweden become more Swedish to fit in</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20230414/10-signs-youre-becoming-more-swedish-than-the-swedes?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Ten signs you're becoming more Swedish than the Swedes</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Immigration</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20250618/why-has-sweden-proposed-abolishing-permanent-residency-for-swiss-citizens?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Has Sweden accidentally proposed abolishing permanent residency for Swiss citizens?</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20250612/immigrants-contribute-more-to-the-swedish-economy-than-people-born-in-sweden?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Immigrants contribute more to the Swedish economy than people born in Sweden</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.se/20250613/which-immigrants-contribute-most-to-the-swedish-economy-and-why?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Which immigrants contribute most to the Swedish economy – and why?</strong></a></li></ul>","author_name":"The Local"}