The Danish Connection

When Trump tried to buy Greenland, Denmark’s rising opioid problem and why international adoptions have been outlawed

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This week on The Danish Connection:


  • We talk about Denmark’s rising opioid problem, why Danes as young as 12 are getting addicted to pills like Tramadol and what the government is doing to tackle the issue
  • In light of the US elections this week, we recount the time Donald Trump tried and failed to buy Greenland
  • We look at the new reforms to the adoption system and why international adoptions have been outlawed in Denmark

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    In collaboration with @cphpost

    Hosted by @mariaeva, @rachsheary and @melissamarchi

    Edited by @rachsheary

    Music by @frandepian 

    Fact checking @jonas_friis 

    Cover Picture by @kammarad 

    Broadcasting in @unionkbh 

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