# Did Sweden Just Vote Itself Out of Existence?

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Podcast: [Making the Argument with Nick Freitas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-the-argument-with-nick-freitas-698946)
Published: 2026-09-16T21:00:00+00:00
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