All Points North

We look at calls to make English the capital’s official language, ask why registered Lutherans have to study religion in school and explore the complexity of human nature. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 2 September 2021 / All Points N...

In this week's show we discuss the Finnish evacuation operation in Afghanistan as well as the many challenges people face when relocating to Finland. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 26 August 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we explore the fallout in Finland from the west's sudden departure from Afghanistan, with thousands of Afghans now vulnerable to reprisals after helping western — and Finnish — efforts. We also explore the Finnish angles on last week's IPCC report, and remind everyone that there will soon be another election campaign. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena I...

We ask who won (and lost) the local elections, how best to live a mosquito-free life, and whether it's now time to "free the nipple." This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 17 June 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland goes to the polls on Sunday to vote in local elections after a campaign that has demonstrated growing political polarisation in the country. We preview the election while examining the effects of online hate speech as well as looking ahead to a historic moment for Finnish football. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound e...

Some foreign students have been waiting for over a year to start their studies at Finnish universities because of Finland’s rules requiring in-person residence permit interviews. We hear from students in limbo in Sri Lanka. This week we also ask what the scandal involving Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s meal perks says about Finland. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The...

We ask Prime Minister Sanna Marin about intersectional feminism, climate change, taxes and her favourite football club. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 27 May 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we peel back the layers of Yle’s election compass—take the quiz to find out where your political compass points. We also ask why football stadiums are empty but bars are full, and how you can set up your very own election debate. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Ronan Browne and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you thi...

With summer job season approaching, we delve into an online controversy surrounding a startup internship and look at a petition by foreigners to reform Finland’s Immigration Service, Migri. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 6 May 2...

APN explores why some UK nationals are having trouble accessing services and benefits in Finland and asks why the budget caused such a fuss. 29 April 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN looks at what Brits need to do to stay in Finland after Brexit, asks how the pandemic affected migrant workers in Finland, and probes when Finland will vaccinate working age people.

This week the podcast asks why people are waiting for hours outside immigration offices, explores a new tool students created to encourage people to vote, and reports on a bit of good news for homebuyers. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 15...

Why should people vote in local elections? It's a question many ask, so we sought answers from Josefina Sipinen of Tampere University. 8 April 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Like several other countries, Finland also has a former reality show host turned politician. We asked Hjallis Harkimo about show business, social media promotion, ice hockey, and Russian elites, among other things.

Petteri Orpo talks about how to fight discrimination and help foreign students as well as the EU bailout fund. 25 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask the leader of the Christian Democrats how the party’s values interact with local politics. 18 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

As Covid variants spread, we ask Li Andersson, Education Minister and leader of the Left Alliance, if Finland has done enough to protect schools.

We ask Annika Saarikko, Culture Minister and leader of the Centre Party, why Finland has shut down concerts to fight Covid — but not pubs. 4 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask the leader of the Swedish People’s Party what it offers non-Swedish speakers and how Finland can combat depopulation. 25 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN asked Ohisalo how to improve employment among immigrant women, whether the government's climate goals are realistic, and what she's achieved as Interior Minister. 18 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We talk to the leader of the Finns Party in the first of our party leader interviews ahead of local elections in April. 11 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Why are politicians so busy this week? And why are employers reluctant to recognise foreign degrees? 4 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

The capital’s real estate sector continues to thrive during the pandemic, widening the socio-economic gap in some areas including in terms of political representation. 28 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Debate flares on Covid restrictions on kids’ hobbies and job hunts become global as the pandemic expands the potential of remote work. 21 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

On this week's show Egan and Ndéla look at Finland's vaccine rollout, the cold snap, local democracy and remote working tax deductions. Join the conversation on WhatsApp: +358 44 421 0909 / 14 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News