Best Danmark Podcasts (2025)

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91 | Denmark’s Bizarre Copyright Wars: Elvis, Harry Potter & McDonald's 18:32

1h ago18:32

18:32

What do Elvis Presley, Harry Potter, and McDonald’s all have in common? They’ve all taken legal swings at Denmark. In this episode, Brooke brings Derek and Mike three wild tales of copyright lawsuits that landed in Danish courtrooms - from a replica Graceland in Jutland to a magical festival that had to lose a little Hogwarts to survive. Plus, a ho…

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

4d ago8:10

8:10

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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90 | How Denmark Handles Stress, Birthdays & Climate Change (Better Than You?) with Mathias Bach 24:17

4d ago24:17

24:17

Denmark had an eventful week, and we’re breaking it all down! Brooke dives into the surprising but very Danish reason a popular band replaced their lead singer. Derek explores how Denmark is tackling rising groundwater caused by climate change. And Conrad shares a heartwarming (and extremely Danish) birthday tradition that caught him off guard. Plu…

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89 | Should You Move to Denmark? Here’s What to See Before Deciding 30:08

6d ago30:08

30:08

In this episode, Derek, Brooke, and Conrad help a listener who’s considering a move by breaking down what she and her family should explore beyond the tourist hotspots. What will make the visit feel authentic and what everyday realities might surprise you? Joining the conversation is Adrian MacKinder, writer, comedian, and friend of the show who ma…

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Rachel Cusk (Kanada/Storbritannien) i samtal med Yukiko Duke 58:26

10d ago58:26

58:26

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Rachel Cusk är en av vår tids mest nyskapande och inflytelserika författare. I sin senaste roman "Parad" utforskar hon, genom en serie sammanflätade berättelser, frågor om identitet, konstnärskap och de myter vi skapar om våra liv. Rachel Cusk (född 1967) kommer från Kanada men ä…

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Sang Young Park (Sydkorea) i samtal med Kristofer Folkhammar 1:02:43

10d ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Sang Young Park gästade Kulturhuset för ett samtal om "Kärlek i Seoul", en queer samtidsskildring som blev ett fenomen i Korea och nu översätts världen över. Det är en rapp och öppenhjärtig roman som utforskar den ensamhet som döljer sig bakom millenial-generationens obrydda fasad.Sang Young Park (född 1988) bor i Seoul och är verksam som författar…

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88 | Boycott American Goods or Sell Them Eggs? Week 13 News in Denmark 22:35

13d ago22:35

22:35

In this episode, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek are joined by friend of the show, Adrian MacKinder to discuss the week's news in Denmark. You'll hear a discussion on America's egg shortage and why the US asked Denmark to buy surplus egg shipments. This leads into a debate on the merit of Danes organizing a boycott of American goods - is it a shortsighte…

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87 | Are Danes Making it Harder for You to Learn Danish? (with Steven Feraru) 35:11

20d ago35:11

35:11

In this episode, we explore the difficulties of learning Danish through a listener message. Mei from Taiwan, and part of the WAYDID community, shares her frustrating experience learning Danish and being quizzed and mocked by Danish acquaintances on her progress. We discuss the demotivating forces that can plague foreigners learning Danish and the w…

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NK Update 01 17:48

25d ago17:48

17:48

En oppdatering om hvordan ståa er med Nordisk Krigshistorie og planene fremover.

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86 | Paying US Taxes as an American Abroad (with Nathalie Goldstein) 26:17

27d ago26:17

26:17

In this episode, Derek sits down with Nathalie Goldstein, CEO of MyExpatTaxes and an IRS Enrolled Agent, to break down everything Americans living abroad need to know about filing their U.S. taxes. Whether you're in Denmark, Austria, or anywhere else in the world, Uncle Sam still wants his cut—and ignoring it isn’t an option. You'll find out: 💰 Do …

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

1M ago8:22

8:22

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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85 | Does Living Near Your Friends Affect Your Health? 34:19

1M ago34:19

34:19

This week, Annie, Briana, and Derek discuss the science behind friendship and how living in close proximity to good friends impacts your mental and physical health. According to numerous multi-generational studies, it's even the key to a longer life. What does this mean for those of us who move to a new country and live away from our clos…

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84 | Elon Picks a Fight, Zoo Escapes, and Audio Surveillance: Week 9 News 27:49

1M ago27:49

27:49

This week, Derek, Brooke, and Mike break down the most interesting headlines in Denmark. You'll learn why the Danish National Police are looking for an alternative to being on X aka Twitter and the beloved Dane that Elon Musk started a twitter fight with because his misinformation was corrected. On a lighter note, we discuss some of the recent zoo …

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83 | The Danish King Who Played the Dating Game of Thrones 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

In this episode, Derek, Conrad, and Brooke welcome back our resident royal expert, Anna Marie, for another fascinating look at Danish royalty. She kicks things off by quizzing us on some of Denmark’s most intriguing kings and queens before diving into the life and legacy of King Christian IX. How did a king from a relatively small nation manage to …

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82 | Week 7 News: RyanAir, Fastelavnsboller, and Bike Theft (with Mike Walsh) 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

This week, Mike Walsh rejoins Derek on the podcast to talk about the news in Denmark. You'll hear about the fallout of Ryanair's decision to pull out of two Danish airports over new taxes. In better news, you'll hear the best and worst fastelvansboller experiences including Mike's review of Burger King's 2024 attempt at a fastelavnsboller burger an…

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

2M ago6:55

6:55

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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81 | Week 6 News: Greenland Polling, Bomb Threats, and Aarhus's Pitch to Internationals 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

This week Derek, Annie, and Briana team up to discuss some of the headlines from around Denmark including recent polling from Greenland and some scary reports of bomb threats in Danish schools. You'll hear a discussion on the future of automobiles in Copenhagen, the history of pedestrianized streets in the city centre and Annie's hot take on what y…

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

2M ago8:02

8:02

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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80 | Denmark Was in Europe's Longest War and No One Knows (w/ Anders Morgenstierne) 19:02

2M ago19:02

19:02

This week Derek is joined by Anders Morgenstierne, who has returned to WAYDID to discuss an obscure war from Danish history. Most Danes don't even know about this war - and that's because for most of history, no one in Denmark realized that it happened. During the period, Copenhagen was attacked twice and most of the Danish navy was destroyed. Desp…

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79 | Defending Denmark: Can Danes be a Little Too Sensitive? 25:39

3M ago25:39

25:39

Derek, Brooke, and Conrad chime in on a recent viral post that claims Danes are overly defensive when it comes to your views on Denmark. The post of focus points out that Danish people are known to ask internationals living in Denmark what they think of their Danish lives, but aren't prepared to hear anything but a glowing review of the country. Ev…

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78 | Myth-Busting Denmark's Drunken Oil Diplomacy (with Jeff Bond) 28:21

3M ago28:21

28:21

Have you ever heard the story of how Denmark could have had all the North Sea Oil reserves that Norway enjoys, if it wasn't for a sloppy negotiation by a drunken Danish diplomat? It's been recounted to Derek many times, ironically by intoxicated Danes who have a good laugh at their tipsy foreign policy - but how true is this story? Jeff Bond sits d…

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77 | Could a Political Stunt Cost You Danish Citizenship? 33:24

3M ago33:24

33:24

This week, we delve into a heated debate that's capturing attention across the nation: Should Denmark vet the democratic values of citizenship applicants through personal interviews? We explore the unprecedented case where three applicants were summoned for interviews based on their past social media posts, raising questions about legal principles,…

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The Danish Empire - without Greenland? 7:54

3M ago7:54

7:54

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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76 | From Margrethe to Frederik: A Regal Review of Denmark’s Royal Family and What’s Next 35:19

3M ago35:19

35:19

This week, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek are joined by Anna Marie, host of the On Royals Podcast, for a chat about a monumental year for Denmark’s royal family! From Queen Margrethe II’s historic abdication on New Year's Eve to the coronation of King Frederik X in January, we dive into the highs and the lows of this transformative first year with Frede…

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75 | Danish Christmas Culture Shocks (with Steven Feraru) 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

This week Steven Feraru is back with Annie, Brooke, Conrad, and Derek to discuss the culture shocks and fun new experiences that internationals encounter during the Danish Christmas season. You'll learn about the things that surprised us the most when we dove into our first Christmas in Denmark, how to navigate your own Jul traditions, and why we t…

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74 | Week 50 News: Trouble in Denmark's Libraries and Flag-Based Nationalism (with Adrian MacKinder and Jeff Bond) 39:55

4M ago39:55

39:55

This week, we're talking about the news and you'll hear about the shockingly high number of Danish librarians reporting anti-social behavior at work. Derek is joined by Jefferson Bond and Adrian Mackinder to dig deep into the problems faced when visiting some of Denmark's institutions of knowledge sharing. You'll learn what could 2025 laws could ch…

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73 | Unwrapping the Norse Origins of Christmas with Adrian MacKinder and Jeff Bond 30:02

4M ago30:02

30:02

In this festive and fascinating episode, Adrian Mackinder will unravel 12 pre-Christian traditions and Norse influences that shaped our understanding of Christmas today. From the wild celebrations of Yule to the symbolism of evergreen trees and the mythological roots of Santa’s sleigh, Adrian explains how ancient festivals and Norse mythology found…

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72 | Week 49 News: Workers' Rights in Denmark, Greenlandic in Parliament, and Leaf-Raking (with Anders Morgenstierne) 27:38

4M ago27:38

27:38

In this episode we're catching you up on the news around Denmark. Conrad Molden explains why members of Danish Parliament are wearing headsets and takes us into Christiansborg Slot. Ye, he visited Danish Parliament this week at the invitation of a member of Folketinget. Comedian, Anders Morgenstierne, joins the discussion with stories of his time r…

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71 | Retention Crisis: Why Don't People Stay in Denmark? 28:16

4M ago28:16

28:16

Denmark struggles to retain internationals, with 64% leaving within five years and only 28% of international graduates staying post-graduation. In this episode, Brooke Black, Conrad Molden, and Derek Hartman dive into why so many expats leave Denmark, the cultural and systemic barriers they face, and what it means for Denmark’s aging population and…

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Sofi Oksanen (Finland) i samtal med Stefan Ingvarsson 1:07:29

5M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Möt Sofi Oksanen i samtal med Stefan Ingvarsson. Med berättelser som flätar samman vår samtid med historien har Sofi Oksanen berört läsare världen över. Den 17 oktober 2024 gästade hon Kulturhuset för ett samtal om "I samma flod – Putins krig mot kvinnorna", en bok om hur kvinnor…

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Teju Cole (USA/Nigeria) i samtal med Lawen Mohtadi 1:06:55

5M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Möt Teju Cole i samtal med Lawen Mohtadi. Teju Cole gästade Kulturhuset Stadsteatern den 11 november 2024 för ett samtal om sin nya roman "Skälvning". I en hjärtskärande och öm berättelse utforskar han vad som utgör ett meningsfullt liv i en våldsam värld.Teju Cole är född 1975 i…

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Brenda Navarro (Mexiko) i samtal med America Vera-Zavala 53:25

5M ago53:25

53:25

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Möt Brenda Navarro i samtal med America Vera-Zavala. Brenda Navarro gästade Internationell författarscen den 5 november 2024 för att prata om sin hyllade roman "Aska i munnen", om en mexikansk familjs sammanbrott och liv som invandrare i Europa. Brenda Navarro är född 1982 i Mexi…

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Nina Bouraoui (Frankrike) i samtal med Ida Linde 1:09:38

5M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Nina Bouraoui är en av Frankrikes mest framträdande litterära röster och sedan länge en mycket älskad författare i Sverige. Den 24 oktober 2024 gästade hon Internationell författarscen för ett samtal om sin nya roman "Grand Seigneur".Nina Bouraoui är född i Rennes 1967. Hon växte upp i Alger, Zürich och Abu Dhabi och är idag bosatt i Paris. Hon de…

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70 | Week 47 News (with Steven Feraru): Royals, Art, Skat, and Election Reactions 33:10

5M ago33:10

33:10

This week you're getting the news in Denmark for week 47 with a full house and Steven Feraru at the table. We get to know Steven with a hilarious story of a doctor's visit gone wrong, Derek fills us in on the King of the Netherlands work visit to Denmark, Conrad explains the new skat previews. Brooke explains the new painting at Christianborg that'…

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69 | Moving From India to Denmark (with Kriti Prajapati) 30:34

5M ago30:34

30:34

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek Hartman sits down with Kriti Prajapati, a comedian from India who’s making waves in the Danish comedy scene. Since moving to Denmark in 2017, Kriti has co-produced Almost Danes, a hit comedy show that humorously tackles the quirks of Danish culture through the eyes of an international. Kriti s…

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68 | Week 45 News: Secret Drug Tests, Super Computers, and Bike Thieves #Reklame 31:42

5M ago31:42

31:42

We are breaking down all the weeks news and not mentioning the US Election at all! Conrad has a technology report about a Danish super computer that nobody really understands and Brooke has updates that influencers and marketing teams in Denmark need to be aware of, all from a little issue with Lily in Copenhagen. Derek has some important informati…

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67 | Uhyggelig Dansk Halloween (with Jeff Bond) 34:55

5M ago34:55

34:55

Derek is joined by comedian and actor, Jeff Bond to talk about the history of Halloween and how it's taken shape in Denmark and around the world. Throughout the discussion, Jeff decides what Halloween creature he would hire as an assistant and he assigns Derek a gangster name. You'll learn about the origins of the spooky holiday and what the future…

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66 | Reptilicus: The Danish Godzilla Movie You Need to Watch 27:03

5M ago27:03

27:03

In this episode, Conrad explains the story of a 1960s cult-classic, creature feature, Danish-American Godzilla knock off film that will blow you mind. He recently reviewed the film with Derek on YouTube and shares all the history and details with Annie and Kriti. You'll learn all about the epic cinematic masterpiece of the movie that is so so bad i…

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Eduardo Halfon (Guatemala) i samtal med Gabriel Itkes-Sznap 59:49

5M ago59:49

59:49

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Möt Eduardo Halfon i samtal med Gabriel Itkes-Sznap. Årets mottagare av Berman Literature Prize gästade Internationell författarscen den 23 oktober. Eduardo Halfon är aktuell med romanen "Canción", en berättelse om militärdiktaturen i Guatemala och dess konsekvenser för en familj…

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Favoriter om favoriter: Johannes Anyuru om Koranen 1:12:26

5M ago1:12:26

1:12:26

Johannes Anyuru, född 1979, debuterade 2003 med den hyllade diktsamlingen "Det är bara gudarna som är nya". Den följdes av diktsamlingarna "Omega" (2005) och "Städerna inuti Hall" (2009). Det internationella genombrottet kom med "En storm kom från paradiset" (2012), som översattes till en mängd språk. Romanen "De kommer att drunkna i sina mödrars t…

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65 | Week 43 News: Don't Marry Your Cousins (with Jeff Bond) 32:03

6M ago32:03

32:03

This week Derek is brining you the news in Denmark with comedian, actor, and friend of the show - Jeff Bond! You'll learn about the species of bird that Denmark is calling a conservation success story and the region of Europe that gave Danish pigeons their sexy looks. Jeff will offer incredible marriage advice directly from Folketinget - spoiler, t…

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64 | Ghost Stories From Denmark's Most Haunted Castle 19:48

6M ago19:48

19:48

This week we jump right into spooky season with the tales of four different ghosts haunting a castle in Denmark. Paranormal skeptic and OG host of the podcast, Mike Walsh, is back in the co-host seat to share his thoughts and reactions to Derek's Danish ghost stories. Whether or not you're familiar with the tales from Denmark's castle, Dragsholm Sl…

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63 | Do Danish People Smell More Than Normal? 29:32

6M ago29:32

29:32

This week, Brooke shares a disturbing story of how the use of Fabreeze air-freshener sparked conflict with her Danish husband. Like any couple would want, we brought their issues to this podcast for public debate and ridicule. At the core of the issue is whether scented products are appropriate or should be avoided at all costs. We have noticed, wi…

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Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse (Rwanda/Frankrike) i samtal med Yukiko Duke 1:03:21

6M ago1:03:21

1:03:21

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Möt Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse i samtal med Yukiko Duke. En av Afrikas mest framstående författare gästade Internationell författarscen den 10 september. Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse är aktuell med romanen "Alla dina skingrade barn" som på lyrisk prosa skildrar det brutala folkmordet i R…

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Thomas Korsgaard (Danmark) i samtal med Sanna Samuelsson 1:12:00

6M ago1:12:00

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Möt Thomas Korsgaard i samtal med Sanna Samuelsson. Thomas Korsgaard har sedan sin debutbok fängslat läsare med berättelsen om outsidern Tue och hans uppväxt på den fattiga danska landsbygden. I år är han Sverigeaktuell med den andra och tredje delen i trilogin om Tue. Thomas Korsgaard är född 1995 på Jylland och debuterade som 21-åring med "Om någ…

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John Keene (USA) i samtal med Athena Farrokhzad 57:26

6M ago57:26

57:26

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.John Keene, en av den amerikanska litteraturens viktigaste gestalter, besökte Internationell författarscen. Efter två översatta prosaböcker utkommer nu John Keenes diktsamling "Punks” på svenska. Det är en lika storslagen som intim bok, som samlar dikter från mer än tjugo år. Här…

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Learning Danish through song lyrics 7:17

6M ago7:17

7:17

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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62 | Week 40 News: Is Anyone Safe in Denmark? 37:15

6M ago37:15

37:15

It's week 40 and your esteemed WAYDID Roundtable of News is full of laughs and information you probably could miss but won't want to. Conrad Molden discusses which new country has been brought into Denmark's MobilePay system and Kriti Prajipati shares the new way in which your children may be disciplined in Danish schools. Annie Samples will explai…

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61 | Why Don't Danes Like You? Part 2 (with Ira Sylvester) 22:11

6M ago22:11

22:11

Why don't Danes like you? We'll try to help you figure that out as we finish discussing the topic with comedian Ira Sylvester. In this conversation we'll examine how language, humor, and cultural differences play a role in how Danes feel about you. This episode may not win you the admiration of every Danish person in Denmark, but it will at least m…

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60 | How Denmark took down McDonald's 22:14

7M ago22:14

22:14

In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark, Derek and Brooke dig into a labor showdown you’ve probably never heard of: McDonald's versus Danish unions in the 1980s. What happens when a fast-food giant tries to bypass some of the best worker protections in the world? Let’s just say Denmark had a few surprises up its sleeve and McDonald's wasn'…

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