The show unpacks recent changes to Finnish citizenship rules that are creating confusion. We look into the new residency requirements, discuss how challenging the Yki test really is, and explore whether something like a speeding ticket could put the brakes on your path to citizenship. Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North with additional reporting by Priya Ramachandran D'Souza. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 24 October 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we find out what happened to Kenyan physiotherapy students who came to Finland to get a degree but ended up in debt while cleaning and scavenging for empty bottles to buy food. Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 10 October 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN looks into how two giant pandas at a facility in Central Finland have become the centre of local court cases, made international headlines, and raised questions about Finland's foreign policy direction. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 3 October 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN looks at Finnish driving culture. Are road safety experts right that Finns drive too fast, too often? Or are motorists here able to judge road conditions themselves and exceed the limits safely? We look at both sides of the speed camera issue, as well as road safety threats ranging from smartphone dependence and the natural world. Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 26 September 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

Finnish school kids used to be some of the highest achievers in the world, but their test scores have deteriorated for years. The government now wants to restrict phones in the classroom to help pupils focus. Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 19 September 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN explains a Finnish word and concept that is said to "explain Finland" while also having no direct translation. Ronan Browne presented this episode of All Points North. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 12 September 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland says it wants to attract more workers from abroad, but APN hears how government policies and negative discussions around immigration could have the opposite effect. Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino presented this episode of All Points North, with additional reporting by Priya Ramachandran d'Souza. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 5 September 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we hear how a foreign-background referee has decided to fight back against racism in Finnish football. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 29 August 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

Learning to swim can save lives, but many adults are too ashamed to admit they don't know how, especially in the land of a thousand lakes. Learning a new skill as an adult is humbling — and difficult. We hear how one listener learned to swim as a foreigner in Finland and get expert tips for those wanting to take the plunge. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Priya Ramachandran d'Souza. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 22 August 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we take a deep dive into Finnish summer, from the wonder of cycling around the archipelago to the wacky world of swamp soccer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 20 June 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. This week we ask why the left surged in Finland, while the far-right made gains elsewhere in the European Parliament election. What did the Left Alliance do right to secure a record result for leader Li Andersson? Why did the Finns Party record less than half their score in last year's parliamentary election? And what does the far-right surge in France mean for the rest of the EU? Populism researcher Emilia Palonen looked at the Finns Party and the Left Alliance performance, we caught up with outgoing Left Alliance leader Andersson, and Economics Editor and former Brussels correspondent Mehreen Khan gave us an insight into the European context of rising far-right sentiment. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 13 June 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we ask if people in Finland are falling out of love with their social media apps. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 6 June 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We hit the streets, talk to experts and turn the EU trivia on ourselves in this week's show. This episode of All Points North was presented by Matthew Schilke and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 30 May 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we ask if Finland is doing enough to tackle cybercrime after a spate of high-profile hacking cases. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 23 May 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We hear what's on voters' minds as we head into European elections in June, and find out how MEPs are held accountable for everything from their own expenses to legislation on bottle caps. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 16 May 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

Is it difficult to make friends in Finland? Studies have shown that newcomers often report feelings of isolation. We explore different paths to combating loneliness. This episode of All Points North was presented by Miyuki Jokiranta and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 25 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We assess how the government's latest round of austerity measures will impact everyday life. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 18 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask what it's like to speak Finnish in Finland as a foreigner. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 11 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North examines Finland's gun culture in the aftermath of a shocking shooting incident at an elementary school in Vantaa. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 4 April 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North probes the allegations of worker exploitation and human trafficking that may mean Finland's berry crop withers on the bush this summer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 28 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North delves into a recent ARA report which revealed that homelessness is going up among Finland's immigrant population, but down for all other demographics. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 21 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North looks into Finland's latest wave of political strikes and asks if a resolution can be found. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 14 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask if Finland is ready to sign euthanasia into law as a citizens' initiative calling on the government to legalise the practice garners 50,000 signatures of support. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 7 March 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we examine Finland's debate over dual citizenship. Is the government going to change the current regime? Why do some regard certain groups of dual citizens as more acceptable than others? What does reciprocal dual citizenship mean? In this episode of All Points North presenters Egan Richardson and Miyuki Jokiranta seek to answer these questions and more. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 15 February 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask how Finland's new president will manage Russian relations, what his views are on China, and what are the implications for Åland's demilitarisation with a National Coalition Party FM, PM — and now president in office. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne, Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 12 February 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

As Alexander Stubb and Pekka Haavisto head for a second round run-off, the show asks what actually sets the two middle-of-the road candidates apart? This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Ronan Browne and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909

The latest episode in our election series asks what role voters of foreign background can play in the Finnish presidential election. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 25 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

The latest episode in our election series asks what issues will be on voters' minds as they go to cast their ballot. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 18 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we're asking what the presidential election is all about and what first-time voters think about it. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 11 January 2024 / All Points North / Yle News

APN takes a month-by-month look back at the big news stories from a seismic year in Finland. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 28 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

The show unpacks some Finnish Christmas traditions and hears from Ukrainians in Finland changing the date of their celebration as an act of defiance. This episode of All Points North was presented by Zena Iovino and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 21 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we explore the fraught debate in Finland over Israel, Palestine and Gaza. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 14 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

What is Finnish Independence Day all about? This week we ask what goes on at the presidential reception, why people protest on 6 December, what we have to be grateful for and find out how 4th-graders in Vantaa get to celebrate. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Miyuki Jokiranta. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or at [email protected]. 7 December 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN delves into the world of voluntary work, hearing about the experiences, benefits and legal pitfalls. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 30 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask why Finland is struggling to manage its eastern border, and what solutions might be on the way. As winter approaches, we also look at why ski tracks are strictly separate from walking paths in the great Finnish outdoors. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 23 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

A police index has revealed that incidents of violent crime committed in public places are increasing in some Finnish cities, so APN asks if Finland really is becoming less safe. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

As ethnic and specialty stores continue to grab a small but growing share of the Finnish grocery market, APN asks if Finland's eating and shopping habits are changing. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 9 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

The show meets with Turku's foreign community and gets the official and unofficial take on life in the city. We dive into the region's job market and hear how newcomers there are navigating working life. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 2 November 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North catches a ride on Finland's newest tramline, learns how the pandemic is still impacting commuting and asks if the capital region could see free public transport. The show also hears what audience members have on their mind in Turku and catches up with Finnish members of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. This episode of All Points North was presented by Zena Iovino and Matthew Schilke, with additional reporting by Egan Richardson and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 26 October 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

APN finds out what happened to some of the Kenyan students who said their study in Finland programme wasn't all it was cracked up to be. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson with additional reporting by Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 19 October 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

The north of Finland offers one of the best chances in the world to see the stunning natural light phenomenon. This week APN hears how aurora enthusiasts can avoid disappointment when chasing those elusive flashes in the sky. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne, Veronica Kontopoulou and Daniel Kähler. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 12 October 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Can people in Finland keep eating herring in the future? The show casts a wide net to learn how a small oily fish became the centre of a big debate involving a traditional dish. The show also travels to Finland's far north as well as to Vantaa for the city's tribute to the country's acid-green Eurovision sensation. This episode of All Points North was presented by Zena Iovino, Matthew Schilke and Daniel Kähler. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 5 October 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN follows a variety of protests as unions, students and foreign workers voice their opposition to the government's austerity plans. We also guide a visiting German colleague through a Finnish culinary rite of passage. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne, Zena Iovino and Daniel Kähler. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 28 September 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we look at discrimination in the healthcare sector, after a survey showed problems faced by foreign nurses. We also offer some Finnish delicacies to our German guest presenter, and check out a useful recommendation for a weekend film. This episode of All Points North was presented by Denise Wall, Daniel Kähler and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 21 September 2023 / All Points North / Yle News.

This week APN looks into Finland's efforts to save hundreds of critically endangered species from extinction, finds new friends, and joins the huddle at the Finnish gridiron grand final. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Matt Schilke. The sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 14 September 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we ask if the government is doing enough to combat racism, find out what's happening in Finnish football this autumn, and get some tips on good Finland-themed books to read on World Literacy Day.  This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala.   Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.

Does it make sense to buy or rent a home in Finland, and what's happening to the Finnish property market? We ask the experts and also hear from a tenant squeezed by an unprecedented rent hike in a Heka apartment subsidised by the City of Helsinki. The show also follows up on APN audience reactions to Finland's proposed swastika ban, and explores the legacy of two American basketball players who arrived in the country in the 1970s. This episode of All Points North was presented by Zena Iovino and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 31 August 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we ask why the government wants to tie benefit levels to Finnish language skills and find out how you can save on your electricity bill right now. We also explore whether Finland is going to ban swastikas and why many dual citizens choose to perform military service. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 24 August 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North looks at the controversy surrounding inclusion in schools, asks what happens when the media is vilified and hears about new ways to keep forests pristine. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 17 August 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North returns from its summer break with a review of the political turmoil that has beset the newly-formed government since it took office just before midsummer. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 10 August 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Should foreigners in Finland be worried about the new government's plans to restrict immigration? We hear from members of the foreign community who say they’re tiring of hostile rhetoric. We also explore the incoming administration’s planned welfare cuts in light of new research that shows 10 percent of people in Finland don’t make enough money. And with Midsummer approaching, we ask what those staycationing can get up to in the nightless night. This is the season finale of All Points North. The show will return after a summer break. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 22 June 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

It’s the start of the summer season. APN talks about the controversy surrounding free park lunches, finds out how to make use of free activities, and reconnects with a listener who’s raising awareness of stem cell donation. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 15 June 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's show hears about a citizens’ initiative calling for a ban on conversion therapy, considers the strategic significance of the Åland Islands, and learns why seagulls may be targeting your ice cream. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 8 June 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

BLURB: In this week's show we ask who won and who lost in the incoming government's deal on immigration and question if incentive traps are real. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 1 June 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's show looks into an innovative attempt to reverse Finland's rural flight, catches up on the latest developments from talks aimed at forming Finland's next government, and hears from campaigners trying to save a popular Helsinki skatepark. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 25 May 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's show hears from a group of parents fighting to keep their children in an international school, learns about an innovative attempt to reach Russian gamers with news from the war in Ukraine, and looks ahead to Finland's cha cha chances at this year's Eurovision Song Contest. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 11 May 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Why is a member of the Kenyan community sponsoring a petition claiming that students in Finland are victims of human trafficking? The show also explores Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise visit to Helsinki, and APN listeners sound off about kids’ smartphone usage. This episode of All Points North was presented by Denise Wall and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 4 May 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Is smartphone addiction becoming a problem in Finnish schools? Digital devices—laptops, tablets and smartphones—are ubiquitous in Finnish society, including in the classroom. We hear from the author of a citizens' initiative seeking to ban smartphones at school. We also talk to a Helsinki father urging the next government to stop what calls the over-digitalisation of childhood. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 27 April 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland’s lack of English-language upper secondary schools is leaving some 15-year-olds in limbo. All Points North also hears about efforts to combat structural racism and looks into Olkiluoto 3—the country’s first new nuclear plant in more than four decades. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino with additional reporting by Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 20 April 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

The National Coalition Party came out on top in Finland's election, but what does that mean for Finland? We weigh up the winners and losers from Sunday's parliamentary election, as the country takes a more fiscally and socially conservative turn. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino with reporting from Veronica Kontopoulou, Matthew Schilke and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 3 April 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Welcome to our election special in the run up to April 2, when voters will shape Finland’s direction for the next four years. World politics professor Teivo Teivainen, populism expert Emilia Palonen, Bloomberg bureau chief Kati Pohjanpalo and author Joel Willans from the Very Finnish Problems franchise dissect the upcoming vote. This episode is also televised: https://areena.yle.fi/1-64910414 This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 30 March 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

How does urban planning make Finland a happier place to live? We also hear the latest on the Nato countdown and explore mounting political tension as parliamentary elections approach. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 23 March 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 March 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Why are Kenyan students threatened with deportation from Finland? What's the best way to handle a mortgage interest rate adjustment? And what exactly is going on in the Jari Aarnio case? We answer all these questions and more in the latest episode of the All Points North podcast. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 9 March 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Why is one of Finland’s grisliest murder cases making new headlines? How can Yle’s new election compass help you find your candidate in April’s parliamentary election? The show also covers all the latest developments in Finland from Nato news and a major bus strike to a controversial school rating tool. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 2 March 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North explores Migri’s deportation decisions, looks at efforts to boost election interest across different language communities, and joins a field hockey game to learn how kids are helping to establish a minority sport in Finland. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 February 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

We meet a cancer patient who needs a stem cell transplant, but has an unusual heritage — and find out how easy it is to sign up as a donor. We also look at the latest round of strikes and pay talks, ask if Finland's unemployment benefit regime is fair, and take a trip to the library. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909 or email [email protected]. 9 February 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

How do Finnish kids end up in Finnish classes for foreigners? The show also explores efforts to allow people to officially have more than one mother tongue. We also head to the cinema to find out what’s new at the DocPoint documentary film festival. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 2 February 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Denise Wall. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 26 January 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Is the decision by Finland's public health authority THL to temporarily suspend its activity on Twitter a sign that trusted sources are losing the disinformation war? We also follow some feisty early exchanges in Finland's parliamentary election campaign and hear about life in Lapland during the polar night. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 19 January 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

Why are senior figures calling for a review of Finland’s private security industry? We also ask how culture wars might impact upcoming elections and find out how households can access immediate relief to help with soaring electricity bills. This episode of All Points North was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 12 January 2023 / All Points North / Yle News

This year has been full of rapid and unexpected changes. Join APN for a look back at the stories that defined 2022—from Finland's move towards Nato membership to the cost-of-living crisis. This episode of All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Matias Puumala. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 29 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we unpack electricity support measures, ask what's wrong with Finnish seasonal food, and consider a licensing system for Santa Claus. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Denise Wall, our sound engineer was Laura Koso and our producer was Veronica Kontopoulou. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 22 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

How the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) processes work and residence permits for foreign nationals is once again under the spotlight, with government ministers now joining calls for the agency to be reformed.

With Independence Day demonstrations becoming as much of a custom in Finland as the presidential gala, we ask if far-right sentiments will carry over into the general election next spring. All Points North also hears why long Covid patients in Finland face an uphill battle and answers burning audience questions. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 8 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North finds out what Finand’s gendered labour market means for foreign women, asks why environmentalists are suing the government and hears what it's like living with Aids in Finland. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 1 December 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Will labour immigration be the panacea Finnish politicians are hoping for? We also ask if boycotting the World Cup in Qatar makes sense and hear about one listener’s battle with their electricity provider after getting disconnected. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 24 November 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland has set itself ambitious climate goals, so why is it cool on EU plans to protect forests? With food inflation reaching new heights, the show hears how one international family is coping without breaking the bank. APN also hits the ice in Tampere. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 10 November 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Is Finland’s perception of China changing? We also ask if carbon offsetting your flights works and shine a light on driving during Finland’s dark months. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 3 November 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

We hear about efforts to find jobs for foreigners in Finland and ask what’s driving "Rally English." This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Mikko Kymäläinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 27 October 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 13 October 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Food prices in Finland are rising, but as consumers feel the pinch, the show asks who’s benefiting from the crisis. Social media is blamed for many ills, and now scientists say these platforms hold a clue to Finland’s falling fertility rate. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Matthew Schilke. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 6 October 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North dives into Baltic blasts, scrutinises security on the Russian border and hears from foreigners learning Finnish from each other. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 29 September 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

On this week's show, we follow the trail of gas shipments from Russia and ask why Finland is still granting Russians tourist visas. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 22 September 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 15 September 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Some Ukrainians’ living conditions in Finland serve up food for thought, and can Finland realistically attract more foreign labour without making English an official language? This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Mark B. Odom. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 8 September 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

With inflation rates and energy prices rising to record levels, severe staff shortages in the healthcare sector, and Finland's Nato accession reaching a critical juncture, All Points North looks ahead to an autumn of political turmoil. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou, with additional reporting by Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 1 September 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's show discusses how a MeToo scandal is rocking Finnish politics, examines homophobic discrimination in the workplace, and hears about the magic of Finnish Midsummer. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 23 June 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Why is starting a business the only option available to some foreigners in Finland, what does Turkey want and how can travellers beat the queues at Helsinki Airport this summer? This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 June 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Why are parents so tired in the world’s “happiest” country and how did Finland find itself in a financial mess involving the United Nations?

We ask if pay increases are the answer to Finland's rising inflation rate, discuss the latest social media storm, and examine why Finns climb statues to celebrate sporting success. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 2 June 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask whether Turkey can block Finland's Nato bid, hear what lurks beneath the surface of some of Helsinki’s famed bunkers, and hear how Finland's treasured buckets could save your life. This week's show was presented by Mark B. Odom and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 19 May 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we look at Finland's final steps towards applying for Nato membership, discuss Finnish-language barriers for third culture kids, and look ahead to Tampere and Helsinki hosting the ice hockey world finals. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 12 May 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we look at how the much-hyped 'activation model' is shaping up, ask why there seems to be so much racism online, and delve into the mysteries of why exactly people play cricket in Finland. This week's show was presented Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, with additional reporting by Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 5 May 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we examine the reality of 'third culture kids' in Finland as they look to navigate the intersections of Finnish society. We also cover the aftermath of the UPM strike, ask if a sober Vappu is desirable, and look at the latest developments in Finland's security policy debate. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson, with additional reporting by Veronica Kontopoulou. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 28 April 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show APN tackles disinformation efforts from Russia, including a video that prompted scary headlines in other countries. We also ask if nurses really need to resign to get a pay rise, and explore a programme aimed at helping foreign spouses into the workforce. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 21 April 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

A major nurses’ strike is exposing cracks in Finland's healthcare system, which nurses say doesn’t pay a livable wage. We also explore what kinds of jobs Ukrainian arrivals are landing as they gain instant access to the job market. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson, with additional reporting by Adam Smith. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 7 April 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

People in Finland seem willing to accept pandemic life as the new reality, but how will the healthcare system cope as new infections reach all-time highs? We also ask if it's okay for lawmakers to slander minorities and learn that Finland's most affordable vacation spots are right in our backyards. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Veronica Kontopoulou, with reporting by Ronan Browne. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 31 March 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we examine what Finland is doing to help thousands of Ukrainians who are seeking sanctuary. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino, the producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Tuomas Vauhkonen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 24 March 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's podcast we look at the politics of deciding to join Nato, round up the week's major stories, and ask if you can grow your own vegetables in Finland. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino, the producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Katri Koivula. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 17 March 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we look at how Finnish politicians, companies and the public have continued to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This week's All Points North was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 10 March 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is changing the world as we know it. This week we look at how the crisis is rippling through Finland. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 3 March 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

APN asks why the term Finlandisation makes Finns cringe. We also look at wallet-saving strategies amid rising food prices, explore an annual kitsch-fest and dive into icy waters. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Juha Hjelm. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 17 February 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

APN follows the trail of questions left behind by the Convoy Finland demonstration and hears about the effects climate change is having on Finnish winter sports. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Veronica Kontopoulou and our roving reporter was Melanie Hall. It was produced by Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 10 February 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

APN previews Finland's prospects at the Winter Olympics, follows up on a story about the exploitation of foreign workers, and tags along on an icy adventure. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 3 February 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

APN explores the concentration of political power in Finland, unpacks Finnish divorce practices, probes Posti and goes litter picking. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 27 January 2022 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN looks at the ongoing security policy debate, as Russia continues to move troops and military materiel to its western borders. We also follow two APN listeners as they use Yle's election compass to decide who to vote for in Sunday's county council elections. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. It was produced by Mark B. Odom, and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.

This week APN looks ahead to Finland's historic, first-ever county council election and hears some shocking revelations about working conditions in Finland's food service industry. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. It was produced by Mark B. Odom, and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909.

The final episode of All Points North in 2021 looks at a year that included a municipal election, the effects of- and responses to- global climate change, Covid-19's ups and downs, and much, much more. This week's show was presented, produced and edited by Mark B. Odom. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 26 December 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN asks what impact the Omicron variant will have on Finland's second Covid Christmas and we also hear why an Elon Musk tweet became such big domestic news. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. It was produced by Mark B. Odom, and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 December 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we look at far-right terror plots, politicians breaking their own rules on Covid, how to compel staff to get vaccinated and job-hunting outside Helsinki while foreign. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. It was produced by Mark B. Odom, and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 9 December 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we pull back the curtain on Finland’s Covid wards, find out what happens when restaurants don't recognise your vaccine certificate, and hear from a charity wanting to deliver 100,000 gifts to kids this Christmas. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. It was produced by Mark B. Odom, and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 2 December 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we look at take-home pay for gig workers, explore foreign name discrimination and why buying nothing is an option on Black Friday. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 25 November 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we're looking at difficulties for Finnish embassy workers left behind in Kabul, the Finnish national team's exit from the World Cup and finding out what we need to do to cycle throughout the winter. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Veronica Kontopoulou. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 18 November 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we unbox the delivery company involved in one of the biggest deals in Finnish business history and we hear how obtaining a Covid pass is easier for some than others. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 11 November 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we ask why a person seeking emergency HIV prevention medication was turned away from a major public hospital, hear from a group helping foreign women crack the Finnish job market and find out why the date for All Saints’ Day is always changing. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Mark B. Odom, who also produced the show. The sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 4 November 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN asks why the University of Helsinki favoured job candidates with Finnish names, looks at Finland’s delicate east-west balance, unpacks a scandal involving a cherished Finnish 1950s board game and dissects PM Sanna Marin’s boomer quips. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 28 October 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

As the country greys, Finland faces balancing growing pensions with other social protections. APN talks to economists tackling the problem from different directions. We also explore findings that onshore wind farms will blow away other energy production methods. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 14 October 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North explores Finland’s role in the Pandora papers leak, probes why foreigners are overrepresented in sex crimes and asks if Finalnd can afford to go carbon neutral. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Veronica Kontopoulou and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 7 October 2021 / All Points North / Yle

All Points North asks who’s spying on Finland, explores a controversial facial recognition app and plunges into the dark web. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Juha Sarkkinen. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 30 September 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN asks why banking can be difficult in Finland for international customers. The show also looks at why Yle News reduced commenting on Facebook and probes the quality of Finnish-language teaching for foreigners. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Ronan Browne and the sound engineer was Joonatan Kotila. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 23 September 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

What is Finland’s new fast track visa programme? APN also investigates how to access free hobbies for kids and explores weird sports as well as Finnish food waste. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Panu Willman. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 16 September 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN looks at whether foreigners get paid less in Finland, asks if it's okay to play football in Qatar, and considers what Finland's budget talks really mean. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 9 September 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We look at calls to make English the capital’s official language, ask why registered Lutherans have to study religion in school and explore the complexity of human nature. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Egan Richardson. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 2 September 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we discuss the Finnish evacuation operation in Afghanistan as well as the many challenges people face when relocating to Finland. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 26 August 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

In this week's show we explore the fallout in Finland from the west's sudden departure from Afghanistan, with thousands of Afghans now vulnerable to reprisals after helping western — and Finnish — efforts. We also explore the Finnish angles on last week's IPCC report, and remind everyone that there will soon be another election campaign. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Pasi Ilkka. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 19 August 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask who won (and lost) the local elections, how best to live a mosquito-free life, and whether it's now time to "free the nipple." This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 17 June 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland goes to the polls on Sunday to vote in local elections after a campaign that has demonstrated growing political polarisation in the country. We preview the election while examining the effects of online hate speech as well as looking ahead to a historic moment for Finnish football. This week's show was presented by Ronan Browne and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 10 June 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Some foreign students have been waiting for over a year to start their studies at Finnish universities because of Finland’s rules requiring in-person residence permit interviews. We hear from students in limbo in Sri Lanka. This week we also ask what the scandal involving Prime Minister Sanna Marin’s meal perks says about Finland. This week's show was presented by Zena Iovino and Ronan Browne. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 3 June 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask Prime Minister Sanna Marin about intersectional feminism, climate change, taxes and her favourite football club. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anders Johansson. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 27 May 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we peel back the layers of Yle’s election compass—take the quiz to find out where your political compass points. We also ask why football stadiums are empty but bars are full, and how you can set up your very own election debate. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Ronan Browne and the sound engineer was Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 20 May 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

With summer job season approaching, we delve into an online controversy surrounding a startup internship and look at a petition by foreigners to reform Finland’s Immigration Service, Migri. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer was Anttoni Wikström. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 6 May 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN explores why some UK nationals are having trouble accessing services and benefits in Finland and asks why the budget caused such a fuss. 29 April 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN looks at what Brits need to do to stay in Finland after Brexit, asks how the pandemic affected migrant workers in Finland, and probes when Finland will vaccinate working age people.

This week the podcast asks why people are waiting for hours outside immigration offices, explores a new tool students created to encourage people to vote, and reports on a bit of good news for homebuyers. This week's show was presented by Egan Richardson and Zena Iovino. The producer was Mark B. Odom and the sound engineer Laura Koso. Let us know what you think via WhatsApp on +358 44 421 0909. 15 April 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Why should people vote in local elections? It's a question many ask, so we sought answers from Josefina Sipinen of Tampere University. 8 April 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Like several other countries, Finland also has a former reality show host turned politician. We asked Hjallis Harkimo about show business, social media promotion, ice hockey, and Russian elites, among other things.

Petteri Orpo talks about how to fight discrimination and help foreign students as well as the EU bailout fund. 25 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask the leader of the Christian Democrats how the party’s values interact with local politics. 18 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

As Covid variants spread, we ask Li Andersson, Education Minister and leader of the Left Alliance, if Finland has done enough to protect schools.

We ask Annika Saarikko, Culture Minister and leader of the Centre Party, why Finland has shut down concerts to fight Covid — but not pubs. 4 March 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We ask the leader of the Swedish People’s Party what it offers non-Swedish speakers and how Finland can combat depopulation. 25 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

APN asked Ohisalo how to improve employment among immigrant women, whether the government's climate goals are realistic, and what she's achieved as Interior Minister. 18 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We talk to the leader of the Finns Party in the first of our party leader interviews ahead of local elections in April. 11 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Why are politicians so busy this week? And why are employers reluctant to recognise foreign degrees? 4 February 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

The capital’s real estate sector continues to thrive during the pandemic, widening the socio-economic gap in some areas including in terms of political representation. 28 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

Debate flares on Covid restrictions on kids’ hobbies and job hunts become global as the pandemic expands the potential of remote work. 21 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

On this week's show Egan and Ndéla look at Finland's vaccine rollout, the cold snap, local democracy and remote working tax deductions. Join the conversation on WhatsApp: +358 44 421 0909 / 14 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

We take a look at what truly made 2020 a very unusual year. From mouldy homes to nationwide pay deals...and of course the pandemic. Join us for a look back at the most memorable stories of the year. 17 December 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

The capital’s real estate sector continues to thrive during the pandemic, widening the socio-economic gap in some areas including in terms of political representation. 28 January 2021 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North considers the bright spots in an otherwise dire job market outlook, answers common employment-related questions and digests Finland’s UEFA Nations League loss to Wales.

When will we all get vaccinated against Covid-19? Is Finnish foster care a one-way deal? And is Helsinki really beset with young criminals? All questions tackled in this week's show. 12 November 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

A nail-biting Finnish in the US presidential election, blunders at local registry offices deprive some international students of voting rights and debate intensifies over male circumcision.

A large scale data breach and extortion campaign has overshadowed the Covid-19 epidemic -- for now. Plus, safe corona-era sports and the annual daylight saving debate. 29 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Power follows money, at least that seems to be the case in local politics in Helsinki. 'Long Covid' sufferers turn to community for support and a businessman finds himself in court over loads of dirty money. 22 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

On this week's show we look at how Finland hopes to reform its health and social care system, dissect the political wrangling this week and ask what kind of pictures a prime minister can really take. 15 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we ask what it's like to be pepper sprayed while peacefully protesting, and whether it can ever be justified. The English version of a corona alert app also gets a look in, along with the latest on the epidemic. 8 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

With case counts rising, we reported that Finland wants to close pubs early, looked at hockey crowds during the pandemic and asked if we really live in 'Finntopia'. 1 October 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Parents in Jyväskylä resist plans to drop heritage language teaching, Kela explains who can get unemployment benefits and Japan gets an eyeful of gay erotica from Finland. 24 September 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's 'budget barns' are where politicians sort the wheat from the spending chaff, but what did they decide in the latest edition? 17 September 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

A new report says it's time for Finland to create a population policy -- and that means also coming up with an immigration strategy. Plus, we also ask if it's realistic for people to live in multiple locations and why the presidential dog is keeping a low profile. 10 September 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Foreigners miss out on flats, some struggle with a Finnish-language tracing app and Finland wants more moms to work.

Could Finland become a safe haven for global telecommuters fleeing Covid? And is it okay for politicians to recommend products on social media? 27 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Can hunger strikers change government policy on climate change? Why do people use skin lightening creams? And what's the new Olympic stadium like inside? 20 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland’s youngsters returned to school this week amid new mask guidelines and stricter application of quarantine rules for arrivals from risk countries. APN looks at primary school language learning options and injury risks in kids’ sports -- and tree hugging. 13 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

After much national debate and hand-wringing, Finland is on the brink of rolling out targeted recommendations to use face masks on public transportation and in certain public spaces. The move follows a rise in Covid-19 cases as a work-from-home advisory is lifted and kids get ready to go back to school. 6 August 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

How will Finland adjust as it removes the last of the coronavirus restrictions? Who will lead the Centre Party? Will students make it to Finland in the autumn? And where should people go to experience the great outdoors? APN has the answers. 30 July 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Prime Minister Sanna Marin comes out swinging to defend the EU’s 750-billion-euro recovery fund, APN looks at foreigners in local government elections, labour market leaders square off over expanding earnings-based unemployment benefit coverage -- and Finland trains Covid sniffer dogs. 23 July 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland is finally free of the state of emergency introduced to rein in the coronavirus epidemic. But for some people life will never be the same again. 18 June 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland’s first coronavirus epidemic wave is subsiding -- but the story’s not over yet! 11 June 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

What happens when social distancing fatigue sets in but the majority of the population is still susceptible to infection? 4 June 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland has been cool on EU spending to help fight the crisis — but is that attitude about to turn? 28 May 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland’s first steps in a post-pandemic world, an open source vaccine and baking your way through anxiety. 14 May 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

From 1 June, many people in Finland will see a return to some kind of normalcy as government lifts some of the restrictions in place to tamp down the coronavirus epidemic. But how normal will the new normal really be? 7 May 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Children in Finland are going back to school after the coronavirus shutdown, THL weighs in on face masks, and what on earth is a 'virtual Vappu'? 30 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Can we travel this summer? All Points North explores pandemic staycations and other burning questions. 23 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Should we all wear face masks? Why can't we buy masks? And is it okay to visit your summer cottage? All Points North tackles these and other coronavirus issues. 16 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

The coronavirus crisis has sent self-employed, freelancers and other solo entrepreneurs into a tailspin. All Points North looks at the rescue measures aimed at relieving their pain. 9 April, 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

As coronavirus changes how kids learn, access to technology highlights inequality in education. 2 April 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

As Finland prepares to restrict movement to and from its biggest region, All Points North looks at what ordinary people can and should do to help fight coronavirus.

The government has announced a partial state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak in Finland. Schools are closed and those who can are working from home. Almost overnight, the way we live has changed dramatically -- will it ever be the same again? 19 March 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Gig workers face tough choices over coronavirus As the number of novel coronavirus cases in Finland spirals, many employers are urging employees to stay at home if they feel sick or suspect they've been infected or exposed to the disease. But can gig economy workers really afford to self-quarantine? March 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Is mould exposure making people sick - or is it all in their heads? All Points North explores whether people or buildings need treatment. 5 March 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Three years after gay marriage laws took effect in Finland, the countryand's Lutheran Evangelical Church is still to reconcile the law of the land with religious doctrine. All Points North talks about the church's struggle to find a clear path forward and heal internal divisions. 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Erasmus-plus is an EU programme supporting education, training, youth and sport across Europe. Its €14.7 billion budget helps around four million students gain invaluable experiences around the world. A handful of those students, like Yle News' visiting trainees, JJ Clarke and Tirna Slevin, come to Finland. This week All Points North looks at what life is like being an Erasmus exchange student in Finland. 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's women footballers want the same recognition and opportunities as their counterparts elsewhere in Europe, and this week All Points North asked HJK forward Linda Ruutu and FA development chief Heidi Pihlaja how they are going to make that happen. 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Child protection reports are an important part of social work in Finland, but what happens when people make groundless reports? APN looks at what happens when people weaponise the child welfare system. 06 February 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

On the eve of Brexit day, All Points North asks what it all means for Brits in Finland and Finns in Britain. 30 January 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland has observed Dry January or "tipaton tammikuu" for more than 70 years, all while maintaing a state monopoly on alcohol sales. This week All Points North peels back the label on the month of alcohol abstinence to look at the history, the context and whether or not it makes a difference.

Finland's Pisa results have been declining for the past decade. What happened to Finland's much-celebrated education miracle? APN tries to find answers.

Most people in Finland get a pay rise each year. But how is the bargain struck? All Points North explains (almost) all. 9 January 2020 / All Points North / Yle News

What went right, what went wrong, and what made us laugh in 2019. 26 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North goes to Lapland to find out how one radio broadcast in 1927 sparked Finland's booming Christmas tourism industry. 19 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

How can you invest if you don't have spare cash each month? We figure out how to carve out a nest egg with private investor Merja Mähkä, who says that investing is an important part of financial planning for most people. 12 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

What's ahead for Finland under new premier Sanna Marin? All Points North looks at the state of play.

Kjell Westö on the background to the Finnish independence. How deep are the scars of the Civil War? 5 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

What's going on in Finnish politics? Who will be the new Prime Minister after Antti Rinne resigned? What is the Centre Party doing? We answer these questions and more with Yle's Katri Makkonen. 4 December 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

The forces of regionalisation and urbanisation are reshaping Finland's real estate market. Do young people still stand a chance of becoming homeowners? 27 November 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's premier startup event kicks Slush amid a conversation about the lack of diversity in the tech and startup sectors. Can startups lead the way in creating more inclusive workplaces in Finland? Entrepreneur and non-profit startup founder Anne Badan joins APN to talk about why she's optimistic they can. 21 November 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

: This week's All Points North looks at why Finland's male footballers are now, after 80 years of trying, about to qualify for a major football tournament. Is it down to Pukki mania? Is Glen Kamara a driving force? We ask sports monthly Elmo Lehti features editor Topias Kauhala to guide us through. / All Points North / Yle News

As Antti Rinne's government grapples with employment and climate challenges, we look at how well they are meeting voter expectations. Will it fulfill pledges of more jobs, concrete climate action and a reinforced social welfare state? With the Finns Party rising in the polls we also look at how climate and immigration are becoming populist wedge issues. Yle political journalists Helmiina Suhonen and Robert Sundman join the discussion.

Flying has become much more common in recent years, but should we be doing it less to try and protect the climate? All Points North looks at proposals for a flight tax. 31 October 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

People who suspect hiring bias because of their gender can turn to the Equality Ombudsman for help. But many don't know what to do when they believe they've been discriminated against in the recruitment process. This week APN sits down with Michaela Moua, senior officer from the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman's office to discuss what the authority can and cannot do. 24 October 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland plans to reform parental leave to encourage more dads to participate in child-rearing. The policy is seen as a move toward greater gender-equality in family roles and also as a much-needed boost for falling birth rates. But paternity leave can be isolating for foreign fathers in particular. Dad James Cramer and Fabrizio Turci of the family integration non-profit Familia join APN to discuss how to support foreign stay-at-home dads. 17 October 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Finnish policy on residence permits for highly-skilled migrants is under the spotlight this week, so we asked Melanie Dower from Supercell and Rasmus Roiha from Software E-Business Finland what needs to change and why. / All Points North / Yle News

Finland says foreign labour will help shore up the economy. But how does the country's education system serve multicultural, multilingual families? Anu Halvari from the Finnish National Agency for Education and British father Steve El-Sharawy help us explore this topic.

Finland aims to be carbon neutral by the year 2035, but what changes does that demand? And what adjustments can you make to your everyday life to help? We ask Riina Pursiainen, vice-chair of the Finnish chapter of Youth Agenda 2030, and Amanda Rejström, CEO of the social enterprise Spark Sustainability, to help us answer these questions.

What's it like to live with a gambling addict? We ask Pinja Hiltunen how her mother's addiction affected her childhood. She wants slot machines removed from kiosks and grocery stores. Hannu Rinkinen, Veikkaus' manager for responsible gaming, provides the gambling monopoly's view. 19 September 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN looks at the latest in the Brexit saga as the UK prepares - maybe - to leave the EU on 31 October. What impact will the messy divorce have on British people living in Finland and Finnish nationals in the UK? Our guests today are the British Ambassador to Finland Tom Dodd and Helsinki University EU researcher Timo Miettinen. 12 September 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's APN takes a look at the residence permit roadblock that some higher education students face in their bid to study in Finland. There are an estimated 20,000 international students in higher educations insitutions at present, and more are being courted. What should potential freshmen know? Our guests today are Heidi Rättyä of the National Union of University Students in Finland and Leena Turku of the Finnish Immigration Service, Migri. 5 September 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

The i's are all dotted and the t's crossed on the new cabinet and the government programme put together by Antti Rinne's five-party coalition. But what does it all mean in practice for ordinary people and how easy will it be for the administration to make good on its proposals? Political commentator Sini Korpinen and Helsinki University world politics professor Teivo Teivainen join APN to unpack the latest developments.

Many immigrants in Finland turn to entrepreneurship when they can't get a job. But while starting a business may seem quite straightforward, staying afloat can be challenging. Entrepreneurs Pamela Spokes and Vahid Mortezaei as well as business advisor Teemu Polo of Newco Helsinki join APN to talk about everything people considering entrepreneurship should know. 31 May / All Points North / Yle News

Voters in Finland seem to be taking European Parliament elections seriously, as the latest figures show a bigger advance turnout than in 2014. All Points North looks at what's firing voters up, whether they're cooling on populist parties, and how the new parliament in Brussels could affect their future. Helsinki University world politics professor Teivo Teivainen and writer, activist and fearless commentator, Maryan Abdulkarim join the discussion. 24 May / All Points North / Yle News

Should women in Finland be required to serve up to one year of military or civil service in the name of equality? Our guests are sociologist and former army chaplain Suvi Kouri, Minna Vähäsalo from the Committee of 100 peace organisation and Kaj Raninen from the Union of Conscientious Objectors.

Does status buy access into higher education in Finland? Our guests education sociologist Sonja Kosunen and Adina Nivukoski from the Union of Upper Secondary School Students explore the potential obstacles to getting a degree. 10 May / All Points North / Yle News

Finland has seen a parade of politicians eating their words over very public positions and views, often articulated on social media. Has political discourse become more discordant and increasingly close to the limit of the law? At the same time, politicians are managing to "mainstream" some of their ideas by cloaking them in murky language. What's the media's role in the changing national conversation? Our guests are journalist Aurora Lemma and Tampere University senior researcher Heikki Heikkilä.

Some Filipino nurses in Finland don't always get the work they signed up for. Our guests, Anndra Dumo, a Filipino nurse in Finland, Päivi Kantanen from the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and Lauri Koponen from the Finnish Association of Private Care Providers, shine a light on the issue. 26 April / All Points North / Yle News

Sunday's general election exposed a deeply fragmented political landscape, with the result largely split between the populist right and the climate-friendly left. Voters united to repudiate the austerity politics of prime minister Juha Sipilä's Centre Party. How will the Social Democrats, who won by a narrow margin, stitch together a governing coalition and heal the divisions laid open by the vote? Sini Korpinen and Sam Kingsley join the show to untangle the threads.17 April / All Points North / Yle News

With just two days to go before Finland's parliamentary election a spanking-new Yle poll shows the Social Democratic Party with a narrowing lead over the rest of the political field, with the immigration-sceptic Finns Party now in second place. Will voters remain faithful on polling day and who is likely to join the party in government? Joining APN to ponder the possibilities are Sini Korpinen and Sam Kingsley. 12 April 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

On 14 April Finland will elect a new parliament and ahead of that poll Yle News hosted an election debate featuring representatives from all of the major parties to grill them - in English - about their plans for the country’s future. This special edition of All Points North presents the audio from the whole debate, which was originally broadcast on 25 March, 2019. 10 April 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Just two weeks out from Finland's parliamentary elections the National Coalition finds itself under pressure from the Finns Party, which is threatening to win big at the polls. Can the centre-right party steady its course to remain a strong contender for government -- and the premiership? Political commentators Sini Korpinen and Sam Kingsley join us to consider their odds. 5 April 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

A fresh Yle poll shows Prime Minister Juha Sipilä's Centre Party hobbling toward next month's general election with 14.4 percent voter support. Has the burden of incumbency affected the party's prospects at the polls? Did Sipilä's unilateral decision to have his government quit over its failed social and health care reform programme harm or help the party? Political commentator Sini Korpinen and journalist Sam Kingsley join APN to examine these and other burning questions.

After quitting the ranks of government citing environmental principles, the Greens are living their best political life. The party has had its ups and downs, but has posted mostly steady gains in voter polls since the breakup and now stands poised for a breakthrough into the big league -- the top three most popular parties in the country. Have they got what it takes for a big finish in the upcoming elections? Political commentator Sini Korpinen and journalist Sam Kingsley join APN for a look at the Greens' chances of breaking into the top three. 22 March 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

The Finns Party has become as well known for controversy as it has for its hardline stance on immigration and its euro-scepticism. Recent polls show the party gaining momentum in the run-up to the April general election. Do they have what it takes for a strong finish -- and for a role in government? APN looks at the pitched battle for poll position with political commentator Sini Korpinen and Sam Kingsley. 15 March 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

This week we're talking about the sudden resignation of government on Friday, after long-planned reforms to the country's social and health care system ran aground. We'll also examine the Left Alliance and its bid to rally workers in the upcoming election. Political commentator Sini Korpinen joins us for all this and more.

The Swedish People's Party tumbled out of government in 2015 when Juha Sipilä's centre-right coalition took office. Now with the governing parties under threat over unpopular austerity and employment-boosting measures, the largely one-theme group is looking to rejoin the government ranks. Journalist Sam Kingsley and political commentator Sini Korpinen join APN to examine whether the party has what it takes for a political comeback. 1 March 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Nearly two years ago, the Blue Reform split from the Finns Party when a new immigration hardliner took over. Now that the dust has settled, the Blues and the Finns Party each have the same number of seats in Parliament, but their voter support figures couldn't be more different. Will the Blues survive the election and how will their time in this government be remembered? 22 February 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's Christian Democratic Party is hoping to win voters over with a general election platform that focuses on safeguarding families and traditional values. Can proposals to throw more money at families with children convince the electorate to give them enough leverage to form part of the next government? This week APN begins a series of pre-election party snaphots with international journalist Sam Kingsley and political commentator Sini Korpinen. 15 February 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland has been positioning itself as an ideal place to live, study and build a career. But for many people that dream runs into a brick wall when they try to find a job. The unemployment rate among foreign-language groups in Helsinki is double that of the local population. At the same time, employers are bemoaning the lack of qualified job applicants. Taina Susiluoto and Eve Kyntäjä join All Points North to discuss what it takes to break into the Finnish labour market. 8 February / All Points North / Yle News

Quality of life, education, stability, safety, freedom. These are just some of qualities that put Finland at the top of a host of global rankings. The country also spends millions promoting these listings. We asked one of Finland's foremost branding gurus, former marketing chief behind Angry Birds Peter Westerbacka and philosophy researcher Frank Martela about Finland's near-obsession with being Number One. 1 February / All Points North / Yle News

The clock is ticking for UK citizens across Europe as the date approaches for their country's divorce from the European Union. Some already have a sense of what to expect in their adopted homes after March 29 when Brexit is scheduled to take effect. But Brits living in Finland have been anxious about the relative lack of clarity regading their post-Brexit status. Ilkka Salmi, Permanent Secretary in the Interior Ministry and Tim Bird, a UK citizen resident in Helsinki, join APN to talk about the situation.

This week APN examines how the media has handled recent reports of alleged sex abuse crimes in which all of the suspects are immigrants. News organisations have covered the story extensively - including opinion pieces and reader views expressing concern and outrage. In the pre-election ramp-up, lawmakers and politicians of all stripes have also joined the sometimes heated debate on the issue, with some proposing harsher penalties for sex offences. Along with special guests media researcher Anu Koivunen and journalist Sam Kingsley, we'll examine how the Finnish media has handled the ongoing, sensitive subject so far. 18 January 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

Election fever is building in Finland and a recent poll indictaes that the persistent problem of poverty and inequality is one of the issues voters want politicians to tackle. This week All Points North looks at the roots and growth of poverty and discusses concrete measures for future governments to root out indigence and social exclusion. Guests are Jiri Sironen, chair of European Anti-Poverty Network in Finland, Eeva-Maria Grekula, who has lived with poverty and Liisa Heinämäki, project manager in the Office of the Prime Minister, where officials are developing a policy toolkit for the next administration to combat poverty and marginalisation. 11 January 2019 / All Points North / Yle News

2018 was a big year for Finland as the Trump-Putin summit focused the eyes of the world on Helsinki. All Points North revisits the landmark meeting and other major news stories that shaped conversations in Finland throughout an eventful 12 months. 21 December 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

A pre-schooler diagnosed with measles in late November prompted health officials in western Finland cast their net wide to track down everyone the child may have come into contact with -- and since then officials have diagnosed more measles cases. The latest round of infections has prompted a national debate on how to maintain herd immunity so that vulnerable groups of people who cannot be vaccinated do not risk infection. All Points North talks with Mia Kontio, a senior measles and MMR specialist with the national public health watchdog THL, about the occurrence of measles in a country, where many people have been vaccinated, but where there are some gaps in vaccination coverage. 14 December 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's birth rate has dropped to levels last seen during the 1868 famine. Some say the situation threatens the future of the country. Our guests will help us find out why so many people are delaying having children or choosing not to have them at all. We'll talk with research professor at the Family Federation of Finland Osmo Kontula and Safa Ali, a mother of two kids who wants a third, but says Finland is too expensive. 30 November 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

Finland's two-year basic income trial, a programme that randomly selected 2,000 unemployed jobseekers and paid them 560 euros tax-free every month, wraps up at the end of the year. The aim was to see if the benefits system could be re-designed to deal with a changing labour market, where full-time permanent jobs appear to be becoming a thing of the past. Kela change director Marjukka Turunen and Risto EJ Pentillä, head of the Nordic West Office think tank join us to talk about the experiment, and we'll also hear from Juha Järvinen, a well-known participant in the pilot. 23 November 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

A long-term study from the National Institute of Health and Welfare found that one-fifth of people born in 1997 have received a psychiatric diagnosis and more likely to have sought mental health care than people born a decade earlier. We'll talk with the study's head researcher Tiina Ristikari - as well as Elina Marjamäki, a specialist at the Finnish Association for Mental Health - about the health and welfare of Finland's younger generations. 16 November / All Points North / Yle News

Daily Helsingin Sanomat discovered discrimination when the paper rounded up four high-profile Finns and sent out their resumes with Roma-sounding names. Head of the National Advisory Board on Roma Affairs Henna Huttu and journalist Sam Kingsley join All Points North to discuss why these kinds of exposés are problematic and ponder why we still need mainstream voices to tell stories about minority experiences. 9 November / All Points North / Yle News

Finnish Prime Minister Juha Sipilä called for a multi-party huddle soon after the UN's climate watchdog issued a wake-up call for action to combat climate change. How should Finland meet its climate goals? And what kind of impact will new measures have on our everyday lives? Two guests join us today: Outi Haanperä, a lead climate solutions specialist with the state innovation agency Sitra and Hanna Aho, a climate justice expert from Kepa, a development NGO. 12 October / All Points North / Yle News

New legislation underway will make it easier for small firms to fire workers, and unions are pulling no punches to try and stop what they see as the erosion of workers' rights. Meanwhile food courier workers are up in arms over an ultimatum to sign up for reduced pay -- or hit the road. Our guest on All Points North this week is digital economy labour researcher Ville-Veikko Pulkka from Helsinki University. 5 October / All Points North / Yle News

All Points North considers whether Swedish might be an easier nut to crack when it comes to learning a new language in Finland. We also discuss the likelihood of finding work with Swedish rather than Finnish under your belt and consider whether more programmes should encourage people to integrate into Finland in Swedish. Our guest is Allyana Thomas who has walked the talk and is integrating in Swedish. 28 September 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN examines the impact social media has on people and the media. We'll talk about relationships between big media and regular folks, and how social media is changing everthing from consumer habits to political leanings in Finland. Our special guest is Steve El-Sharawy, the head of insights at EzyInsights, a social media analysis and consulting firm used by thousands of journalists around the world. 21 September 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN takes a deep dive into migrants and entrepreneurship in Finland. We'll discuss what it takes to get started in business and strategies for staying in the game. Our special guests are Edem Agbekey-Taylor, who single-handedly built up her beauty brand and got it on the shelves of major Finnish chains, and Kaisu Keisala-Kaseja a newly-appointed private sector immigrant entrepreneurship coordinator. 14 September 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN considers empathy and harassment in Finland, the objectification of men and politicians and their rhetoric. We'll also look at how the rich evade taxation, how to connect immigrants with jobs and the art of being bored. Our guest this week is outspoken celebrity media pundit and writer Tuomas Enbuske. 7 September 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

The All Points North podcast throws out a lifeline for people of colour in need of support for their special hair needs. We'll also look at plagiarism claims against a Finns Party politician and ponder how to tackle loneliness among unemployed people. This week's special guest is Michaela Moua, vice-chair of the Anti-Racist Forum and former national basketball player. 31 August 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

The All Points North podcast team delves into edgy comedy routines, a Greens party worker under fire for attempting to stop a deportation flight, a survivor of the Turku stabbing attacks admitting to benefits fraud, a debate over the perceived dangers of certain dog breeds and more! This week's special guest is transgender person and comedian James MacDonald. 24 August 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

Our special guest is Teivo Teivainen, Helsinki University Professor of World Politics. Our podcast this week considers presidential powers, what a foreign minister should or shouldn't say, how to get the jobless back to work and whether Helsinki is a liveable city or not? 17 August 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

As Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki, Yle News breaks down the issues and fallout from the summit with special guest Charly Salonius-Pasternak.

This week's All Points North welcomes Lauren Stevens to discuss gay marriage, LGBT rights and the importance of Pride events. 15 June 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North asks Yle Kioski's Toivo Haimi to explain Finnish politics, and ponders whether taxi deregulation will bring better or cheaper services. 9 June 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North asks Romani filmmaker and writer Carmen Baltzar whether the tide might be turning against racism in Finland. We also look at the position of Veikkaus as a betting firm draped in the national flag, and include a roundup of all the week's top stories. 1 June 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

On this week's All Points North Helsinki University law lecturer Susanna Lindroos-Hovinheimo picks apart new EU data privacy rules. Plus, we look at what the regulation means for consumers and for small businesses and organisations as they try to remain on the right side of national laws.

This week's All Points North asks Anu Koivunen why the #metoo campaign has been slower to take off in Finland than elsewhere and looks at an especially Finnish pastime. 18 May 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North looks at liberalism in Finland with Mikko Kiesiläinen of the Libera think tank. We also ask what's changed since Finland joined the EU, whether admission exams are a relic of the past, and plagiarism in high places. 11 May 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North looks at feminist myths, #metoo in Finland, Sami opposition to a railway project in Lapland, whether dual citizens should be allowed to serve in the military and the prosecution of policemen over lax oversight of informants. Our special guest this week is Maryan Abdulkarim. 4 May 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North looks at an aid organisation's controversial but award-winning ad campaign featuring a pregnant 12 year-old girl. Joining us to discuss the issue are researcher Dr. Faith Mkwesha and Eva Anttila, acting fundraising director with Plan International Finland, which was responsible for the advert. We'll also look at a proposal to replace bread queues with sit-down meals indoors. 27 April 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North examines the challenges of navigating a cityscape as a visually impaired person. Our special guest is Licia Prehn, who's legally blind, and she gives us a better perspective on what the world is like for people with impaired vision. We also talk about a potential political shake-up, Finland's favourite foods and more! 20 April 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North looks at the controversial activation model that threatens to cut benefits for unemployed people. Guests are Canadian entrepreneur Pamela Spokes, and Matti Apunen who heads up the EVA think tank, who hash out the arguments over the model and discuss Finland's unusual plan to ban postponements of football matches. 6 April 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North is all about brinkmanship over Brexit -- and specifically what it means for Brits living here in Finland and possibly other parts of Europe. Our special guests this Friday are Yle special EU correspondent Susanna Turunen and Joel Willans, the man behind the highly popular Very Finnish Problems and its equally topical offshoot, Very Brexit Problems.

This week APN asks whether Finland is really the happiest country in the world, explores the relationship between academic research and the paranormal, and looks at Finns' passion for coffee. Our special guest this week is comic Ali Jahangiri. 16 March 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN looks at a contentious debate over hiring daycare teachers, the issue of loneliness in Finland, how to find a public sauna and more. Our special guest is media personality Ruben Stiller. 8 March 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week APN looks at Helsinki University professors and other staff who walked off the job to protest failed wage negotiations, hockey fans talk about beer drinking in sports arena stands in light of new alcohol laws, and we discuss the idiosyncracies of Finnish etiquette. Our special guest is Teivo Teivainen, a Helsinki University Professor of World Politics. 2 March 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North examines media diversity in Finland, Sunday bonuses and industrial strife, takes a look at the frightfully cold weather and all the rest of the week's top stories with special guest freelance writer Maryan Abdulkarim. February 23, 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

In Episode 2 of All Points North we talk about the unfolding mystery involving a Finnish weapons representative who died in Uganda, United Nations criticism of Finland's deportation policy, Finland's plans to change laws concerning dual citizens and more. Our special guest this week is online sensation Licia Prehn. February 16, 2018 / All Points North / Yle News

This week's All Points North looks at the increasingly popular world of e-sports, asks if plans for a Sami reconciliation commission are on the right track, examines plans to change Finland's rules on dual citizenship, and takes a look at the Winter Olympics. This week’s special guest is Yle foreign correspondent Mika Mäkeläinen.