Can the Swedish prime minister’s new podcast improve his fortunes in this year’s election?

2026-02-11 - 05:35

Ulf Kristersson answers calls from voters in informal weekly show, on topics from women’s safety to beer “Hi Ulf!” says a male voice from the Swedish prime minister’s answering machine. “Just wondering how many beers you have on a Saturday night?” Another caller to Ulf Kristersson’s new podcast Ring statsministern! (Call the prime minister!), asks whether he is friends with Jimmie Åkesson, the leader of the far-right Sweden Democrats party who simultaneously backs his government and is a rival in the upcoming general election. Continue reading...