This week on Sweden in Focus: TV history show provokes debate, far-right leader gives speech in Arabic, Sweden's media subsidy system explained, surviving November, and how a wave of international arrests is affect Sweden's gang conflict.Host Paul O’Mahony is joined this week by The Local’s James Savage and Becky Waterton, and we also have an interview with Expressen’s crime reporter Katrin Krantz.Here are links to some of the stories we discuss this week:History of Sweden OPINION: Why are racists in Sweden angry at history?ARCHIVE: Who were the first Scandinavians?Sweden Democrat speech OPINION: Åkesson’s speech may be in Arabic, but it’s for Swedish speakersSwedish media subsidies Mentioned at the end of this article: EXPLAINED: Swedish newspapers and how they workSwedish November survivalHow to love November in Sweden (no, seriously!)Baby, it’s mörv outside: Sweden’s 13th month is hereIs this Swedish Christmas trend the secret to happiness?Heartwarming story about Gothenburg’s public library goes viralGangsWho’s who in Sweden’s gang conflict?