Joris Luyendijk: “Opting out of the Euro may not have been such a great idea for Sweden”

Dutch journalist and anthropologist Joris Luyendijk spent five years among bankers in London to understand the financial sector, resulting in his book 'Swimming with sharks'. Despite his research, he admits to not fully grasping the sector. Luyendijk criticizes the lack of punishment for the actions leading to the 2008 crisis and calls for morality in the financial world. He discusses the potential impacts of Brexit on Europe and the Netherlands, noting the UK's need to redefine its role and the opportunities for EU countries. He also comments on Sweden's decision to stay out of the Eurozone and the anti-EU sentiment across Europe, suggesting that if the EU doesn't address its issues, an exit might be preferable. Luyendijk, who has experienced daunting situations as a Middle East correspondent, maintains that hope dies last.

An item on RTL Nieuws, a Dutch news channel, on Norwegian policy regarding sugar, and the implications for over-the-border consumerism in Sweden, 2019.

Trans activist Danni Askini's fight for asylum in Sweden

Danni Askini, a trans activist from Seattle, shares her journey of overcoming hardships and her activism work. Facing threats in the US, she moved to Sweden and is now seeking asylum due to the dangers of returning. Her passport renewal was denied by the US State Department, complicating her situation. Askini praises the generosity of Swedes and sees Sweden as a country that respects human rights, offering opportunities for the LGBT community. She is working on a book with Penguin Books aimed at guiding activism in the current US political climate. The article also touches on the challenges of seeking asylum in Sweden and the broader shift towards right-wing politics in Europe and the US. Ruben Dieleman, the author, is a Dutch freelance journalist and assistant researcher at Gothenburg University.

Onze podcasts

The article provides an overview of various podcasts offered by NOS and other platforms. It highlights the NOS op 3 Tech Podcast, which discusses the latest in technology and social media, and De Dag, a news podcast with in-depth stories. The Langs de Lijn Sportforum is a weekly sports discussion, while De Stemming van Vullings en Van Weezel covers political news from The Hague. The NOS Voetbalpodcast focuses on football commentary, and Het Beste uit het Oog compiles the best conversations from Met het Oog op Morgen, which provides daily news overviews and journalistic interviews. These podcasts are available on platforms like iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher, and nporadio1.nl.

Over Budget

Mathis Wackernagel, President of the Global Footprint Network, is a sustainability advocate who has been informing audiences about the ecological footprint and ecological overshoot for over a decade. The article discusses the concept of ecological overshoot, where humanity's consumption exceeds the Earth's capacity to regenerate resources, a trend that has been ongoing since the 1970s. Wackernagel expresses concern over humanity's unsustainable resource consumption and the need to rethink growth. Despite being a technological optimist, he acknowledges that technology alone won't reverse the trend. The article also touches on Wackernagel's personal struggle to balance his advocacy work with his own carbon footprint, particularly in relation to his travel to the St. Gallen Symposium. He questions whether his actions add value in the face of the significant environmental challenges posed by current consumption patterns.