A rising number of non-EU citizens are falling victim to the rigid immigration laws of Denmark. Jah Izakaya in Copenhagen have lost their head chef of 6 years as a result. And in Billund, Michael and Nanako wait anxiously to find out if she can stay after COVID made her pass her Danish exam 1 month too late. We get close to some of those who are affected as we dive into the rigid Danish immigration system and legislation around it ..read more

It is Denmarks best kept secret that since 1995, EU Citizens and Permanent Residents of Denmark of more than 4 years are entitled to vote in Regional and Municipal Elections. A democratic right that many internationals will have a chance to enforce on November 16th, 2021.  In this episode, we venture within and beyond Copenhagen to explore the political landscape of Denmark. We talk to Danish and international candidates from various regions and parties across Denmark, to find out what they stand for, what they hope to achieve if they are elected and how they aim to make life better for I ..read more

It's the 300th year since Danish-Norwegian priest Hans Egede claimed Greenland as part of Denmark. In 2021, the push for independence is stronger than ever, but the average Dane don't seem to realise. In this Lost in Translation episode, we investigate how Danes and Greenlanders look at each other and the stigma that surrounds Greenlanders here in Denmark, and Danes in Greenland. We speak with Greenlandic artist, musician and actor Josef Tarrak-Petrussen about Inuit culture and his experience of living in Denmark after growing up in Greenland ..read more

We're checking in to see how you guys have been, We don't know about you, but lockdown is hitting us hard! So, we're catching up and sharing our plans for the shows to come. Cam feels a little less European than he did in Episode 5 while Miriam attempts to explain John Dillerman's dog walking methods. Whether you're baking yet another sourdough or just out for a walk, tune in and join us in lockdown for a casual chit-chat and a catch up on what's been happening in our lives since we saw you last. So? how are you holding up ..read more

Denmark ranks top in the world for dental health. So, how come Danes have no issue making a bark, but very rarely take a bite? In this episode, we sit down to discuss the decision by the Danish National Football Association (DBU) to not allow players to wear the One Love armband during matches at the World Cup in Qatar. At the most politically charged sporting event this year, who will lose out: Danish values or Danish fear of conflict? And from Qatar to cavities, French dentist Louis-Marie Richard joins us to talk about the quality and price of dental care in Denmark. As lack of affordable de ..read more

This week’s episode was recorded on the day of the General Election.  The climate crisis is at the top of voters’ list of concerns, yet, covert xenophobia is driving the political discussion. We reflect on the past weeks’ mayhem and meet up with a first-time International voter to hear what the election signifies for her.   But first, an expensive sausage party needs our attention, as it turns out that 56.000 of tax payer’s money was used to serve hot dogs served at the opening of a new police station. And why is it called a pølsehorn and not “en varm hund ..read more

Even in the digitalized society of modern Denmark, voting cards are still printed and sent physically to your mailbox. The national mail delivery service, PostNord, is deploying an army of Danish Postman Pats to ensure voters receive their election slips in time for November 1st. However, Cam and Miriam remain skeptical.   Meanwhile, future prospects for the industrial sector seem grim. Fewer students are opting for vocational education, but Denmark is in desperate need of anything from blacksmiths to industrial engineers. More EU migrants could be an option, but will it work in the ..read more

Since he was suspended from his post as Head of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service in 2020, Lars Findsen has been in an ongoing fight with the State of Denmark. The State accuses him of sharing state secrets and compromising national security. Findsen claims innocence. And now, he’s published a book to share his ids elf the story.  Meanwhile, the Election campaigns continue. This week, the ongoing healthcare crisis and staff shortage mix with Foreign and Integration policies. What’s the take of the different parties on solving - or worsening - both ..read more

We're diving into design thinking and the impact of Danish social innovation on a national and global level. We have a chat with the CEO of the Danish Design Centre about how Design Thinking is revolutionizing the public and private sector as well as finding more out about Lære in Japan who are bringing Danish Values into the Japanese workplace.  ..read more

A rising number of non-EU citizens are falling victim to the rigid immigration laws of Denmark. Jah Izakaya in Copenhagen have lost their head chef of 6 years as a result. And in Billund, Michael and Nanako wait anxiously to find out if she can stay after COVID made her pass her Danish exam 1 month too late. We get close to some of those who are affected as we dive into the rigid Danish immigration system and legislation around it ..read more