Novus Sanity Check är vår egen talkshow där vi varje vecka tar upp frågor som de båda programledarna Brit Stakston och Torbjörn Sjöström behöver dryfta med varandra för att vrida och vända på dagsaktuella fenomen och ofta bjuder vi in gäster.
This week's episode of Sanity Check highlights the election results in Austria, where the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) received the most votes, drawing significant attention. Christoph Hofinger, pollster and forecaster, best known from Austrian TV election night coverage, where he presents election forecasts. head of the Austrian FORESIGHT institute and former president of the European Association of Political Consultants (EAPC), shares his insights into voter behavior and current political trends, including the role of inflation, dissatisfaction with mandatory vaccinations during the pandemic, and the anger driving increased support for populist parties like FPÖ.
The episode also explores the idea of “being a hedgehog or a fox” in political forecasting. The hedgehog focuses on a single core idea, which often leads to less flexible forecasts, while the fox adapts its approach by drawing on multiple ideas and theories for greater accuracy.
Christian Syse has had a long political career and has previously served as Norway's ambassador in Sweden. He is now the representative of Norway's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its relations with Ukraine. Is his role, he focuses on providing assistance and resources primarily to civilians.
This week's episode discusses topics such as the war in Ukraine, national security, the global situation, the influence of the U.S and China, as well as Sweden's NATO membership and its implications for the Nordic region. How do global tensions affect our region, and how can Sweden and Norway, as neighboring countries, collaborate to navigate through these challenges?
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