Best The Local Sweden Podcasts (2025)

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Fit in or stick out? How Sweden changes you 14:02

1d ago14:02

14:02

In this week's episode we talk about the bridge between Denmark and Sweden and how it means a lot more to one of our panelists than the sore feet she got after running across it. We also discuss what foreigners do to fit in in Sweden and why some people push back against assimilation. Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Beck…

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Good news at last for work permit holders in Sweden 18:00

7d ago18:00

18:00

In this week's episode we talk about how to make the most of Sweden’s Midsummer celebrations, and we look at big changes to Sweden’s work permit system — including a new rule that could help you stay in the country if you lose your job. For Membership+ subscribers we explore why Swedes are dropping traditional surnames, racism in Swedish nightclubs…

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Interview - Jared Hall 29:04

8d ago29:04

29:04

In this episode, we sit down with Jared Hall, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft, who works on the core tools driving the next generation of business automation. We dive into how AI is being implemented in Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations, and how Microsoft envisions the role of agents in an ERP context. 🔍 In this episode: How AI agents …

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Naples, Italy Travel Report: Pizza, Pompeii & Piazzas 46:11

9d ago46:11

46:11

Scott is joined by longtime friend Stu Wilson, whom he met while traveling in Europe. Scott and Stu recall the eventful night in Vienna when they became pals before Stu paints a picture of his recent trip to Naples, Italy. Stu dishes out tips on visiting Pompeii, Mt. Vesuvius and places where he enjoyed pizza in the city. (The discussion of Naples …

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Sweden's new alcohol law: 'Freedom reform' or flop? 14:26

14d ago14:26

14:26

This week we talk about a new alcohol law that came into force this month and what it means for consumers. And why has a government inquiry proposed banning international adoptions and apologising to adoptees. Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. Here are links to some of the topics discusse…

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251 25 years at Redpill Linpro with Jimmy Olsen, Ingvar Hagelund, Yngve Sandal, and Sigurd Urdahl (No) 27:03

15d ago27:03

27:03

What’s the secret behind staying in the same company for 25 years? In this episode, we meet Jimmy Olsen, Ingvar Hagelund, Yngve Sandal, and Sigurd Urdahl – four employees of Redpill Linpro in Oslo (former Linpro) who have all been with the company since the turn of the millennium. They point to a strong company culture, great colleagues, trust in t…

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Red cottage nightmares, and is Sweden’s support for Israel crumbling? 18:20

21d ago18:20

18:20

In this week's episode we ask why Swedish politicians are becoming more critical of Israel over the war in Gaza. We also discuss the government's plans to develop new kinds of pre-approved houses to make it easier for people to buy their own homes. Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Becky Waterton and Richard Orange. Here a…

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Zach Seward: How a Five-Person AI Team Is Powering Innovation at The New York Times 58:35

22d ago58:35

58:35

In this live episode, host Nikita Roy sits down with Zach Seward, Editorial Director of AI Initiatives at The New York Times, recorded at the ONA x Newsroom Robots AI Leadership Summit in Detroit. With a background that spans journalism, product, and executive leadership, Zach brings a rare blend of newsroom insight and entrepreneurial thinking to …

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Cheryl Phillips: How AI Is Uncovering Hidden Stories in Local Government 51:01

22d ago51:01

51:01

When officials in Santa Clara County (home to Silicon Valley) publicly proclaimed they were not sharing data with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, they likely did not expect to be caught in a contradiction. Yet behind the scenes, those same officials had recently signed new contracts with the federal agency — a fact that might have remaine…

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250 Project Nikumbuke, empowering girls in Kenya, with Ida Pihlgren (Swe) 25:11

22d ago25:11

25:11

Since a few years back, Redpill Linpro have collaborated with From One to Another to support a computer school in Kenya. The computer school is part of a bigger project that work for every girl’s right to education and to create a better society. Ida Pihlgren works at Redpill Linpro and visited the school in the beginning of 2025. This episode cove…

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Why Sweden is making it illegal to order OnlyFans sex 22:12

28d ago22:12

22:12

This week we have the latest on the citizenship freeze amid signs of a thaw and we ask: Why has there been so little interest in this story from the Swedish media? We also look at a hotly debated new law criminalising the purchase of sex online. Host Paul O'Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Emma Löfgren and Richard Orange. Here are li…

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249 The IT consulting market on Sweden’s west coast with Henrik Hallgren (Swe) 20:07

29d ago20:07

20:07

Henrik Hallgren has been CEO of Redpill Linpro Gothenburg for the past five years. During this time, the consulting market has seen impressive highs - but lately, things have become a bit more uncertain. In this episode of IT Talks, Henrik shares his view on the current market landscape. How has the consulting scene in Gothenburg changed in recent …

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Barcelona, Spain: How To Eat, Drink & 'Sea' the City Like a Local 49:33

1M ago49:33

49:33

Scott is joined by Matt Floret, the founder of Food Lover Tour, to talk about all the great things to eat, drink, and do in Barcelona, Spain. Matt serves up his personal recommendations of restaurants, bars, and places to avoid the crowds and also suggests some lesser-known things to do in the city. Show notes and links to all places discussed can …

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How Swedish immigration rules fuel 'chronic anxiety' for foreign researchers 18:49

1M ago18:49

18:49

In this week's episode we talk about why Stockholm is at loggerheads with the US Embassy over anti-diversity demands and we examine a scathing new report on how Sweden’s immigration policies are harming foreign researchers. For Membership+ subscribers we look at the ongoing saga of Sweden’s failed attempt to appoint a national security advisor afte…

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248 The Chalmers Obstacle with Magnus Karlsteen (Swe) 29:08

1M ago29:08

29:08

Gothenburg Horse Show (GHS) is an international equestrian competition that includes, among other things, World Cup show jumping. Magnus Karlsteen has worked at Chalmers for 30 years, and since 2016, Chalmers and GHS have collaborated to annually develop new technology by measuring something that has never been measured before. Using IoT, AI, data,…

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Interview - Johanne Sognefest-Haaland - Analytics for Dynamics 365 34:08

1M ago34:08

34:08

In this episode, Johan and Gustav welcome Johanna, Head of AI and Analytics at Itera in Bergen, for an insightful discussion on Microsoft Fabric and the evolving world of data platforms. Johanna shares her expertise on how Microsoft Fabric represents a significant shift in data architecture by unifying multiple tools (Power BI, Synapse, Azure Data …

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Why Johan Forssell wants to change Sweden's 'weird' immigration system 27:29

1M ago27:29

27:29

In this week's episode we talk about Sweden’s chances of winning the Eurovision Song Contest for a record-breaking eighth time with KAJ's song Bara Bada Bastu. On a related note, we immerse ourselves in sauna culture and the Swedish language as it’s spoken in Finland. We discuss new comments from Sweden’s migration minister, Johan Forssell, on the …

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247 About Bunkai, a change management consultant company, with Johan Ström (Swe) 22:28

1M ago22:28

22:28

“We have no time to train staff” is a throwaway comment you hear or see in various forums. However, the most important part of any change process is getting the staff on board and involved in the change. This is the essence of Bunkai – a change management consultant company within digitalization. Today’s guest, Johan Ström, is CEO and operative wor…

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How Sweden tightened immigration after the 2015 refugee crisis 24:53

2M ago24:53

24:53

In this week’s episode we talk about the surprise resignation of the Liberal Party leader Johan Pehrson. Ten years on from the arrival of record numbers of refugees we also look at how Sweden reacted to the 2015 crisis how how its approach to asylum immigration has changed since then. Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by regular panelists Beck…

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246 The Complexity of Integration Projects with Alice Walden (Swe) 23:48

2M ago23:48

23:48

Alice Walden works as a software developer specializing in API & Integration at Redpill Linpro Gothenburg. In her daily work, she focuses on building efficient and sustainable solutions, where reusable components are key to avoid reinventing the wheel. But reality often presents challenges - the conditions required for this approach aren't always i…

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Why Sweden celebrates spring with bonfires and songs 17:37

2M ago17:37

17:37

In this week's episode we talk about the possibility of there being a Swedish pope and the state of Catholicism in Sweden today. We also dive into the history of Sweden’s Valborg celebrations and why bonfires will be lit across Sweden on the last day of the month. For Membership+ subscribers we jump forward a day to the first of May and what to exp…

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Interview - Jinnie Wong - Business Performance Analytics 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

Episode Summary Johan and Gustav interview Jinnie Wong - Principal Product Manager at Microsoft - about Business Performance Analytics (BPA) for Microsoft Dynamics 365, discussing its features and benefits for financial reporting. Jinnie gives us a brief introduction to BPA as a solution and she explains how BPA uses dimensional data modelling with…

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245 Skolverket’s digital transformation with Gustaf Nilstadius (Swe) 16:25

2M ago16:25

16:25

Gustaf Nilstadius has been working at Redpill Linpro for over four years, and most of the time, he spent on digitalising the Swedish National Agency for Education (Swe: Skolverket). He works with scalable systems and has a strong passion for open source, which he discusses in today’s episode. Gustaf, together with his team, built a service to be ab…

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All about Eves: Why Sweden celebrates holidays a day early 15:31

2M ago15:31

15:31

In this week's episode we talk about why Sweden celebrates on the eve of holidays rather than the day itself, and we look at what you need to know about Sweden’s new spring budget. For Membership+ subscribers we give you background on the proposed new leader of the Centre Party and what her nomination means for Sweden’s complicated political arithm…

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What the fika! How Swedes are reacting to sky-high coffee prices 18:31

2M ago18:31

18:31

In this week's episode we talk about about a rush to buy coffee amid rocketing prices and we hear from an expert on Sweden's coffee culture, Henrik Scander. We also examine the political fallout after an official inquiry recommended stricter regulation of Sweden’s much-debated free schools. For Membership+ subscribers we look at efforts to stop mot…

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244 European Open Source Consortium (EOSC) with Fredrik Svensson, Jean-Philippe Balança, and Peter Ganten (Eng) 29:23

2M ago29:23

29:23

Our three guests on today’s episode are directors at three different companies, each representing one of the six members of the European Open Source Consortium (EOSC). Fredrik Svensson is CBDO at Redpill Linpro and cofounder of Swedish Redpill. Jean-Philippe Balança is international director at Smile in France, one of the largest European companies…

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Crowded Platforms and Window Seats: One Family's European Rail Adventure 51:17

2M ago51:17

51:17

Scott is joined by Judy Yorke, author of Crowded Platforms and Window Seats, to discuss the fantastic family Interrail (Eurail) trip that inspired her book. In addition, they chat at length about the all-around magic of European rail travel, and Judy dishes out advice for families looking to follow in her footsteps. Show notes & links to all places…

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Will Sweden's 'poor conduct' law muzzle immigrants? 30:53

3M ago30:53

30:53

In this week's episode we talk about the government’s push to eject more immigrants for bad behaviour, and we have an interview with migration minister Johan Forssell on attracting and retaining highly skilled workers. We also hear from Américo Fernández, an SEB economist and personal finance expert, on how foreigners in Sweden can navigate difficu…

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243 Platform engineering with Pontus Ullgren and Leo Jordansson (Swe) 25:26

3M ago25:26

25:26

Platform engineering is both a term and job role that began being discussed around 2018–2019 but has grown significantly lately. Today’s guests, Pontus Ullgren and Leo Jordansson, work as platform engineers and discuss what it is and what it means for them: Maintaining platforms internally and an actual task one has in an organisation that applies …

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Sushant Mudholkar - The future of DualWrite 31:25

3M ago31:25

31:25

Join Gustav and Johan for an insightful conversation with Microsoft Principal Software Engineer Sushant Mudholkar as they explore the critical integration tools in the Dynamics 365 ecosystem. Discover how DualWrite and Virtual Tables work together to create seamless connections between Dynamics 365 for Sales and Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply …

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Episode 9: Shadows & Screens - Ghost Stories, Creepy Pastas & A Possessed Horror Classic 1:14:35

3M ago1:14:35

1:14:35

We’re bringing the chills in Episode 9 of The Good Laff Podcast! 👻 This week, we dive into eerie Newfoundland ghost stories, unsettling creepy pastas, and review The Exorcism of Emily Rose—is it as terrifying as we remember? Plus, we round things out with some video game talk. If you love horror and gaming with a side of banter, this one’s for you!…

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Why immigrant tech workers are challenging Sweden on citizenship 30:02

3M ago30:02

30:02

In this week's episode we have an interview with an American tech worker who has launched an initiative urging the government to reconsider its plans to tighten citizenship requirements. Our panelists also discuss why Swedish politicians in Brussels have fought tooth and nail to retain the right for 15-year-old Swedes to drive extremely slowly in c…

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242 Redpill Linpro’s newest office in Trondheim with Erlend Sognli Høyem (No) 24:45

3M ago24:45

24:45

”If I can be the dumbest person in the room I’ve done something right”. Meet Erlend Sognli Høyem, general manager for Redpill Linpro’s newest office in Trondheim. His vision is to grow Redpill Linpro in Norway’s tech capital, where he wants to create the arena for other people, so they can create their magic for our customers! Tune into this episod…

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Why thousands of foreign workers risk expulsion from Sweden 29:48

3M ago29:48

29:48

In this week's episode our panelists discuss two stories affecting work permit holders after parliament voted through a new law targeting former asylum seekers for expulsion from Sweden and Northvolt filed for bankruptcy. We also ask if Sweden should be doing more to involve immigrants in the construction of a cultural canon that could be used for …

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241 Project Smart & Safe with Henrik Holm and Victor Vikström (Swe) 28:12

3M ago28:12

28:12

Today’s guests are Henrik Holm, Operations Coordinator and Business Developer at MittNät and Victor Vikström, system developer at Redpill Linpro. Since just a few months back, they installed a smart bench in Karlstad to increase perceived safety for kids and youths in public environments. The bench is loaded with tech in the form of a phone charger…

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Kasper Lindskow: Building a Scalable AI Infrastructure at Denmark's JP/Politikens Media Group 59:47

3M ago59:47

59:47

When it comes to AI adoption, experimentation is easy—scaling is hard. So, what is the difference between AI projects that fade out and those that transform newsrooms? A strong infrastructure. In this episode of Newsroom Robots, Kasper Lindskow, the head of AI at JP/Politikens Media Group joins host Nikita Roy. Kasper shares how as one of Denmark's…

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Classified documents scandal gives Sweden's prime minister a huge headache 30:27

3M ago30:27

30:27

In this week's episode we discuss: Northvolt’s bankruptcy, the criminal investigation into Sweden’s former national security adviser Henrik Landerholm, the latest on the defence situation for Sweden in relation to Russia and the United States, and why some commentators think Sweden’s needs its own nuclear deterrent. For Membership+ subscribers we l…

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Liese-Marie Heyns and Gary Cook - Performance Testing at Scale 42:17

3M ago42:17

42:17

In this episode, Gustav and Johan speak with Liese-Marie Heyns and Gary Cook from NTT about handling high-volume data processing in Microsoft Dynamics. They discuss a case where a customer processes 140,000 sales order lines in just two hours, flowing from Dynamics 365 for Sales to Dynamics 365 for Finance and Supply Chain via DualWrite. Managing t…

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Stockholm, Sweden: Beer Bars, Sunken Ships & Island Trips 55:09

3M ago55:09

55:09

Scott is joined by Joel Hedman, a Stockholm tour guide and beer judge to talk about what makes his hometown such a great place to visit. Joel recommends his favorite beer bars in the city (with an emphasis on the cool Södermalm neighborhood) before talking about post-drink snacks and all the other great things to do in Stockholm, like visiting famo…

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Episode 8: TRADE DEADLINE LAFFS 1:29:44

3M ago1:29:44

1:29:44

Join Julian, Jordan and FellerPine as the breakdown Friday's NHL Trade deadline. In Episode 8 of The Good Laff Podcast, we break down all the madness from the NHL trade deadline! 🏒 We dive into our favorite teams' moves (or lack thereof), analyze the wild Mikko Rantanen trade saga, and pick our biggest winners and losers of the day. Who made the ri…

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Why are politicians fighting over Sweden's multiculturalism? 20:20

4M ago20:20

20:20

In this week’s episode we discuss the latest Swedish reaction to dramatic changes in the European security landscape. What does Sweden’s defence industry look like, and does the country have enough troops to send peacekeepers to Ukraine? We also have commentary from Swedish members of the European Parliament about the harsh rhetoric on immigration …

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240 Retention with Theodor Morger (swe) 27:42

4M ago27:42

27:42

Theodor Morger works as a Talent Acquisition Partner, and in this episode, he shares Redpill Linpro's approach to employee retention. At Redpill Linpro as a consulting firm, the employees are the greatest asset, and ensuring their satisfaction and development is of high importance. One way to do this is to create the feeling of belonging. Tune in t…

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Rune Ytreberg and Lars Adrian Giske: How iTromsø is Building an AI-Ready Foundation for News 51:48

4M ago51:48

51:48

Imagine a newsroom where AI agents assist with reporting, actively surface leads, analyze government data, and help journalists navigate complex investigations in real time. Norway’s iTromsø is laying the groundwork for exactly that. In the second part of this episode with Rune Ytreberg, head of data journalism at iTromsø, and Lars Adrian Giske, he…

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Why is Sweden such a trusting society? 29:57

4M ago29:57

29:57

In this week's episode we look at what makes Sweden such a trusting society. We also discuss Muharrem Demirok's decision to step down as Centre Party leader and what it means for the future of a party that's currently siding with the left but has previously allied itself with the right. And why has a supreme court ruling on European data protection…

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239 Risk and consequence management in information security with Mikael Schriwer and Peter Franklin (Swe) 40:27

4M ago40:27

40:27

In this episode, Mikael Schriwer, Senior Security Advisor, and Peter Franklin, Regional Manager of Cyber Security at Redpill Linpro, are guests. They discuss today's topic of managing risks by calculating their consequences. By understanding the consequences of a risk, one can identify which risks are most critical and should therefore be prioritiz…

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Episode 7: Canada Bay Lightning [OUR GAME] 1:23:00

4M ago1:23:00

1:23:00

Join Jordan, Julian and Fellerpine as they breakdown the recent gold medal victory for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Cup. They break down the games, the tournament and start looking ahead to ITALY 2026. Support the show Ghost Story from Haunted Shores written by Dale Jarvis. Theme Song: The Wind In Her Hair composed and Produced by Mitch Labrosse ak…

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How is Sweden reacting to Trump's seismic shift on European security? 24:06

4M ago24:06

24:06

In this week's episode we talk about how Sweden is reacting to the United States’ dramatic foreign policy pivot on Europe. What are Swedish politicians saying after US Vice President JD Vance kickstarted a week of new lows in US-Europe relations? We also look at the planned closure of an international upper-level high school in Stockholm and speak …

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238 Information security, Security Protection Act, and NATO with Patrik Persson and Peter Franklin (Swe) 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

In this episode, we have Patrik Persson as a guest, a security protection expert from Pinkerton - a detective agency active in the security industry. Together with Peter Franklin, Region Manager at Redpill Linpro Cyber Security, they discuss information security, the Security Protection Act, and NATO. How these three intersect with each other and w…

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10.0.43 / Wave 1 2025 43:02

4M ago43:02

43:02

In this episode we dive deep into the latest Dynamics 365 release wave, exploring exciting new features for both Finance and Supply Chain. Among the subjects for this episode: - Process Automation in Finance - Security Governance - Available to promise improvements - Security enhancements in UK MTD VAT integration - Return order invoice support thr…

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Rune Ytreberg & Lars Adrian Giske: Building AI Tools for Investigative Journalism in Local News 46:50

4M ago46:50

46:50

Translating a journalist's gut instinct into code—is it possible? In Norway, iTromsø—a long-standing regional newspaper known for its investigative journalism and deep local coverage—has found a way. Their AI system, DJINN (Data Journalism Interface for News Gathering and Notification), acts like an experienced beat reporter, scanning hundreds of m…

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