{"podcast":{"title":"What Are You Doing in Denmark?","slug":"what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526","podcast_index_feed_id":6590526,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd","website_url":"https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/1732705094242-df63ac3c-e21a-4450-9f35-ed78e7abb623.jpeg","author":"Derek Hartman","episode_count":162,"summary":"What are You Doing in Denmark is the podcast that helps you make Denmark makes sense. The name is inspired by \" hvad laver du i Danmark, \" one of the most-asked questions of foreigners living amongst the Danes. This show delivers a blend of education, entertainment, and virtual group therapy from your hosts Derek Hartman, Conrad Molden, Brooke Black, and Mike Walsh. The WAYDID crew have been living in Denmark for years. They've been through all the ups and downs of living abroad and adjusting to the Danish lifestyle. Their stories spare no detail about fitting in, and not fitting in as foreigners in Denmark. The show keeps things light, positive, often hilarious - and always real. Besides their personal trials and triumphs, you can expect wonderful guests who share their knowledge and enrich the dialogue. Fellow internationals from all walks of life and corners of the globe frequent the podcast - even some Danes have been known to stop by for a yap. Authors, musicians, comedians, actors, and more share their knowledge, advice, and experiences on What Are You Doing in Denmark, the podcast that helps you make Denmark make sense . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526"},"episode":{"title":"149 | Denmark’s Election Fuels a Growing Citizenship Debate","slug":"149-denmark-s-election-fuels-a-growing-citizenship-debate","published_at":"2026-03-17T04:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526/149-denmark-s-election-fuels-a-growing-citizenship-debate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526","url":"https://shows.acast.com/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark/episodes/denmarks-election-fuels-a-growing-citizenship-debate","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64ce8aa990d002001133d0dd/e/69b88d3b0e4c6e73205c8586/media.mp3","summary":"Denmark is heading to the polls, but if you’re an international living here, there’s a good chance you won’t have a vote. In this episode, Derek Hartman breaks down the upcoming Danish national election and what it means for the hundreds of thousands of residents who live, work, and pay taxes in Denmark but cannot participate in the country’s parliamentary vote. Joining the conversation is Torben Alexander Klinger, founder of Project Vote Talk and a candidate for Venstre, who helps unpack how Danish elections work and why this snap election was called. They also discuss the growing debate around citizenship, the freezing of citizenship applications during the election period, and what that means for internationals waiting years to become eligible voters. The conversation explores a bigger question about democracy in Denmark: what does it mean to belong to a society if you can’t participate fully in its political system? With internationals making up nearly 17% of the population, the discussion highlights the tension between Denmark’s strict citizenship rules and its reliance on international workers. Even if you can’t vote in this election, understanding how the system works and the debates shaping it might help Denmark make a little more sense. Thank you to today's sponsor ➡️ Cool Accounts - your go-to service for expat taxes in Denmark Thorbern Klingert (guest): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taklingert/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/taklingert/ Candidate Website: https://www.venstre.dk/personer/thorbern-alexander-klingert Derek Hartman:  Instagram: https://instagram.com/derekhartmandk YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/robetrotting TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@derekhartmandk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robetrotting 🎟️ Come see the show in person! S…","meta_description":"Denmark is heading to the polls, but if you’re an international living here, there’s a good chance you won’t have a vote. 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