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

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...