162. Swedish alcohol policy, a relic of the 70s

Poor dental health can cause both diabetes and dementia, and flossing and better brushing can add years of healthy life. We talk about this with Björn Klinge, Professor Emeritus of Periodontology. 

In today's episode, we discuss gang crime and social unrest with Paulina Neuding, editorial writer and author. What's behind the trend, and why did it take so long to recognize the problem?

In this episode, we meet world-class artist José González, who talks about his commitment to effective altruism - a global movement based on the idea that, with evidence and analysis, we can do as much good as possible with the resources we have. González explains...

In this episode, we look at examples of ”contagious psychogenic conditions”, with Kjell Asplund discussing apathetic children as one of several examples. Kjell Asplund is a medical doctor, professor of medicine at Umeå University and former director of the National Board of Health and Welfare. He helps...

Is conflict something we should avoid - or take more seriously? In this episode, we meet Hana Jamali, psychologist and author of the book The Conflict Code, who argues that conflict is a vital part of close relationships. We talk about different styles of conflict...

The Social Democrats are campaigning to abolish the deduction for sick leave - a decision that could have serious consequences for the Swedish economy, according to Christian Ekström, CEO of the Taxpayers' Association. Why does sickness absence seem to increase during the Winter Olympics, moose hunting and the World Cup?.