This edition of Radio Sweden Weekly, hosted by Dave Russell and Kris Boswell, covers current events in Sweden. The program includes a discussion on Almedalen week, a major political event, featuring an interview with SVT's political reporter Kristoffer Törnmalm, who discusses the Sweden Democrats' "White Book" and leadership changes within the Liberals. The hosts also interview Johan Floderus, who shares his experiences of being held hostage in Iran for 790 days, detailing his imprisonment and eventual release. Additionally, the podcast explores the impact of Almedalen week on the island of Gotland, including water shortages and tourism, with insights from Jonathan Feltcher of P4 Gotland and Kati Arti from the Gotland Tourism Association.
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