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Danish Winter Gloom, LGBT News and Denmark’s Spiciest Tradition . This week, Fionn and Katie, two internationals making sense of life in Denmark, talk about the reality of the Danish winter darkness and how to cope with it, what the EU’s new same sex marriage ruling means in practice, and the surprising birthday custom that leaves 25 year olds covered in cinnamon. They also look at why Aalborg has built a dedicated “cinnamon pole” and uncover a few more unexpected Danish traditions along the way.

Topics:

(01:30) How to cope with the Danish winter

(04:48) The Danish Darkness

(05:46) Danish study on darkness by Mette Hvass

(13:57) LGBT Marriage Rights

(22:09) Weird Danish Cinnamon Tradition

(24:33) Cinnamon pole in Aalborg

(27:31) The Danish Pepper Tradition

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• Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/
• Podcast Manager: Monica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/
• Podcast Promotions: Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/
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Local vote shakes Denmark's political map. This week, Fionn and Golda, two internationals living in Denmark, break down a wild week in Danish local elections, from the collapse of the Social Democrats to surprise mayoral twists and a record rise in women leaders. They also look at what the results mean for internationals and why Denmark’s political landscape is entering a new phase of change.

Topics:

(02:45) Danish election results

(04:32) Collapse of Danish Social Democrats

(08:30) SF take Copenhagen from Social Democrats

(10:12) Losers of the Danish election

(12:37) Mayoral twists in Denmark

(15:44) Record rise in women leaders in Denmark

(18:16) What the Danish election means for internationals

(23:06) Help improve life for internationals in Denmark https://dpmi.dk/

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• Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Golda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/goldafania/
• Podcast Manager: Monica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/
• Podcast Promotions: Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/
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Billions, tax traps and stricter rentals . This week Katie and Kalpita dig into fresh SME funding, tax checks and Denmark’s new clampdown on short term rentals.

This week's episode explores how a new billion kroner fund aims to lift small and medium-sized businesses through digital and green upgrades, questions remain about who will actually benefit. SKAT has opened preliminary tax checks for 2026, a simple step that can save you from a nasty bill next spring. And the government is tightening rules on short-term rentals to curb shadow hotels and free up much-needed housing, giving municipalities sharper tools to enforce the 70 to 100-day limit.

Topics:

(02:17) Billion kroner boost for SMEs

(11:19) Check Preliminary Tax

(16:31) Tougher Rules for Home Rentals in Denmark

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• Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/
• Podcast Manager: Monica - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjorklundmonica/
• Podcast Promotions: Steph - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Audio Editor - Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/
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Deportations, obesity, and dinner party decline. This week, Dom and Fionn, internationals living in Denmark, explore how Denmark debates who belongs, and how we live together. From the Danish People’s Party’s proposal to deport up to 100,000 internationals, to a warning that obesity may surge across municipalities, and a new study showing social life is moving out of the home, these stories reveal deeper questions about inclusion, inequality, and connection in Danish society.

Topics:

(01:42) DF remigration plan

(18:39) Rising obesity rates

(26:15) Dinner parties fade

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• Cohosts: Dom - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/
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• Podcast Promotions: Steph: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Emily: https://www.linkedin.com/in/etgriffiths/
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Voting rights, tax breaks, and tough truths. This week, Katie and Kalpita dive into Denmark’s local elections, revealing what internationals need to know before casting their votes.

This week’s episode explores how democracy and welfare intersect in Denmark — from mobilizing international voters and new tax breaks to deeper concerns about inequality, digital privacy, and social care. With municipal elections on November 18, the hosts unpack how internationals can confirm eligibility, vote early, and even get paid to help on election day. They also question whether Denmark’s new tax deductions for gym and music lessons are genuine relief or just election-month optics, while highlighting growing issues like high food prices for the elderly, welfare cuts, and the debate over Denmark’s withdrawn EU “chat control” plan.

Topics:

(01:39) Boosting International Voters

(12:10) Become a Polling Helper

(13:44) Tax Breaks Explained

(16:47) Fixed-Price Medicine Plan

(19:32) Elderly Food Costs

(21:11) Emergency rent subsidy

(21:59) Democracy Meets Daily Life

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• Cohosts: Katie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineeburns/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/
• Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/
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We're starting early to build a better Denmark. This week, Dom and Fionn explore Billund’s new International Party, Denmark’s 2026 Finance Plan, and a pilot program adding mental health to school curriculums. From sugar tax cuts to climate investments and classroom wellbeing, they unpack how these changes reflect a Denmark that’s slowly becoming more inclusive—socially, politically, and emotionally. Listen to the full episode to learn how internationals, families, and students may all feel the ripple effects of these shifts.

Topics:

(04:11) Denmark’s International Party Movement
(14:30) Budget 2026 Highlights
(24:00) Students Learn Mental Health

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• Cohosts: Dominika - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominika-handzlik-200010/ and Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/
• Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Audio Editor: Cecilia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ceciliagfoster/
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Change is taking root in Denmark. Two long term international living in Denmark, Kalpita and Narcis, tackle three big stories in this conversation: the proposal to raise Denmark’s share account limit, the review of Bangladeshi and Nepali student permits, and the rise of women and internationals in local elections. Each topic asks what kind of Denmark we’re investing in, who gets to belong, and how change really happens.

Topics:

(01:05) Raising Denmark’s Share Account Limit

(04:54) Reviewing International Student Permits

(14:56) More Women Candidates in Politics

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• Cohosts: Narcis- https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/
• Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/
• Audio Editor: Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/narcisgmatache/
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Have you ever wondered if feeling at home in Denmark is up to you—or the system? Fionn and Kalpita, internationals living in Denmark, unpack Denmark’s decision to scrap the National Integration Council, the government’s plan to ban social media for under-15s, and the alarming new report showing that nearly half of Denmark’s species are at risk.

Topics:

(04:00) Scrapping Denmark’s Integration Council

(13:46) Banning Social Media

(22:40) Protecting Endangered Species

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Cohosts: Fionn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionn-o-toole/ and Kalpita - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalpitabhosale/

Podcast Manager: Stephanie - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dstephfuccio/

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