<p>In this week's episode we talk about why Sweden is paying Somalia to accept citizens deported from Sweden and whether the political scandal is helping or hurting the government.</p><p>We also explain why a lot of Swedes will be eating goose blood soup to celebrate St Martin’s Day.</p><p>For Membership+ subscribers we discuss why a growing number of Swedish towns are refusing to help the government with its plan to encourage more people who came to Sweden as refugees to leave the country.</p><p>Finally, we’ lift the lid on some of the biggest taboos in Swedish politics.</p><p>Host <strong>Paul O'Mahony</strong> is joined this week by regular panelists <strong>Becky Waterton</strong>&nbsp;and <strong>James Savage</strong>.</p><p>Here are links to some of the topics discussed in the episode:</p><h2>Politics</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20251027/pure-bribery-sweden-paid-somalia-millions-to-accept-deportees?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>'Pure bribery': Sweden paid Somalia millions to accept deportees</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Swedish traditions</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20161110/why-some-southern-swedes-are-feasting-on-goose-blood-martensgas-skane?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Why the duck do some Swedes feast on goose blood in November?</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20251016/new-centre-leader-gang-deportations-and-goose-blood-what-changes-in-sweden-in-november?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Gang deportations and goose blood: What changes in Sweden in November</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Immigration</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20251028/growing-number-of-swedish-councils-push-back-on-voluntary-return-migration?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Growing number of Swedish councils push back on voluntary return migration</strong></a></li></ul><h2>Politics</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/20251030/sweden-needs-politicians-who-stand-up-for-sin?tpcc=podcast-article" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>OPINION: Sweden needs politicians who stand up for sin</strong></a></li></ul><h2>&nbsp;Get Membership+ to listen to all The Local's podcasts</h2><p>Sign up now and get early, ad-free access to a full-length episode of the Sweden in Focus podcast every weekend, as well as Sweden in Focus Extra every Wednesday.</p><p>Please visit the link that applies to you and get a 40% discount on Membership+</p><ul><li><strong>For signed-in members: </strong><a href="https://www.thelocal.se/members/podcasts?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Upgrade to Membership+</strong></a></li><li><strong>For new members:</strong> <a href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=show-notes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get Membership+&nbsp;</strong></a></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Become a member at <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock">https://www.thelocal.se/podcasts/podcast-offer?tpcc=padlock</a>.</p>

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