Sweden in Focus

James Savage

paul.omahony@thelocal.com

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Booking Overview

A weekly Sweden-focused news and current-affairs interview podcast covering major developments and issues affecting life in the country, with expert commentators and subject-matter specialists joining the presenter. PR agencies could credibly pitch Sweden-focused policy experts, authors, academics, cultural historians, and practitioners with distinctive expertise or a strong connection to Sweden; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 287

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Instagram: 26.0k followers

Contact Information

paul.omahony@thelocal.com

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Host

James Savage - Presenter covering Swedish news, culture, and public affairs for The Local.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter expertise connected to Sweden, supported by professional experience, authorship, research, public commentary, or a distinctive personal perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or substantial written work, Recognized expertise in a Sweden-related field, Relevant professional or creative experience, Public commentary or an established social media presence

Recent Guest Discussions

John Klopson - Swedish Food, Bread, Dairy, And Culinary Habits.

Scott Reisfield - Greta Garbo's Swedish Background, Personality, Career, And Influence On Hollywood.

Johan Falk - Artificial Intelligence, Sweden's Technology Sector, Politics, And The Future Of Work.

Recent Topics

Sweden, Politics, Swedish Culture, Society, Current Affairs

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Sweden in Focus
:

What this US chef loves about Swedish food

July 25, 2026

What does an American chef notice when he transplants himself to Sweden? John Klopson, known as Lost Chef in Sweden on Instagram and TikTok, talks to James Savage of his love for Swedish bread and dairy, and asks why Swedes use so much salt. Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What was Greta Garbo really like?

July 18, 2026

How did Greta Gustafsson, a shop assistant born into an ordinary working family in Stockholm, transform into Greta Garbo, one of the greatest film stars of all time? And what was she really like as a person? Scott Reisfield, her great-nephew and biographer, tells James Savage that her Swedishness permeated her work and influence on Hollywood.Link: https://scottreisfield.com/ Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Is Sweden flunking at AI?

July 11, 2026

AI looks set to cause huge disruption to the world of work and to almost all aspects of our lives. Yet while Sweden is home to some leading AI companies, Swedish politicians are not rising to the major challenges that the technology poses, says author and AI expert Johan Falk to James Savage.Read more: Politics in Sweden: Why are Swedish politicians so silent on AI?Johan Falk's English Substack Become a member at https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock. Hosted on Acast. ...

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