Nov 14, 202524 minS2
<p>On today's Lowdown, the last one of Season 2, the D66 and the CDA political parties have been tasked with drafting the blueprint for a new government, a fragile starting point that excludes major players and leaves...
About this Podcast:
Low Country Lowdown is the podcast for internationals in the Netherlands who want to stay in the loop.Every Friday morning, we deliver a 20 minute explainer on the past week’s most important stories in Dutch news, politics, and society. We go beyond the breaking news by picking the major themes that will continue to shape the country. Whether it's the ever-worsening housing crisis, consequential political feuds or the slow-burn disaster in the prison system, we explain why each story matters now and how it may play out in the months and years to come. Every week, we're joined by an expat guest who shares their view and voices their most pressing questions.Production & Presentation: Daniel da Costa & Allart van der WoudeFollow us on Instagram! @lowdown.nlEmail us for inquiries and tips: info@lowdown.nlwww.lowdown.nl
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What is Low Country Lowdown about?
Low Country Lowdown is the podcast for internationals in the Netherlands who want to stay in the loop. Every Friday morning, we deliver a 20 minute explainer on the past week’s most important stories in Dutch news, politics, and society. We go beyond the breaking news by picking the major themes that will continue to shape the country.
What has Low Country Lowdown covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Coalition Talks Face Issues & Maternity Care Crisis in Poor Neighborhoods" (14 November 2025, 24 minutes), "Migrant Workers Protection Axed, Ozempic in the Netherlands, and the Dutch Welfare State - Lowdown #20" (7 November 2025, 25 minutes), and "The Election: Rob Jetten's D66 Wins Big & Geert Wilders' PVV Suffers Defeat - Lowdown #19" (31 October 2025, 24 minutes).
How often does Low Country Lowdown publish?
Low Country Lowdown publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 21 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Low Country Lowdown?
Booking probability for Low Country Lowdown is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Low Country Lowdown requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Low Country Lowdown's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Nov 7, 202525 minS2
<p>Today on Lowdown, two quiet policy shifts with big consequences: the Dutch caretaker government has scrapped long-promised protections for low-paid migrant workers and, at the same time, approved new public insurance...
- Oct 31, 202524 minS2
<p>The election results are in, and they’ve shaken up Dutch politics. Under Rob Jetten’s leadership, the center-left D66 surged from 9 to 26 seats, overtaking Geert Wilders’ PVV to become the largest party in...
- Oct 24, 202552 minS2
<p>This week, we're shaking things up a bit: we're doing an extra long special on the October 29th election! We've invited Coen van de Ven, a political reporter, investigative journalist and published author on Dutch...
- Oct 17, 202526 minS2
<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll discuss how Dutch companies keep getting caught in the trade war between China and the US, putting the Dutch economy at risk. Also, we'll talk about yet another round of violent extreme...
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- Oct 10, 202525 minS2
<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll discuss the crisis in the Dutch power grid, an impossible puzzle which is costing billions a year. Then, we'll talk about the Supreme Court its ruling in a years-long legal battle...
- Oct 3, 202524 minS2
<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll discuss the 2 billion euros in subsidies controversially promised to Tata Steel, who run the largest plant in the country, in order to produce steel more sustainably. Then, we'll talk...
- Sep 26, 202523 minS2
<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll discuss the massive right-wing riots in the Hague last Saturday and the political right's frantic attempts to disown their own role in the outburst of political violence. <br><br>After...
- Sep 19, 202525 minS2
<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll discuss the latest instalment in the national drama about wolves, as a top court has rejected a new proposal to shoot the animals. Then, we'll talk about the settlement between the...
- Sep 12, 202526 minS2
<p>Howdy! We are back for Season 2 after our summer break!<br><br>On this week's Lowdown, we'll discuss the further disintegration of the already collapsed cabinet. Then, we'll talk through the renewed debate in...
- Jul 18, 202525 minS1
<p>This is our final episode before we take a summer break until the end of August!<br><br>On this week's Lowdown, we'll take some extra time to discuss this this week's pure drama for the national railway company NS...
- Jul 11, 202525 minS1
<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll first discuss the extreme right PVV and how their wholesale refusal to do their job is affecting politics and parliamentary work. After that, we'll talk about Dutch companies...
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Antisemitism Clash Between Politician and Singer & Why is Dutch Food so Bland? - Lowdown #9
Jul 4, 202526 minS1<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll first talk about the costs incurred because of the long-standing stalemate concerning the nitrogen crisis. After that, we'll discuss the false allegations of antisemitism by the leader...
Jun 27, 202526 minS1<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll first talk about the motion by the Greenleft-Labour party to ban weapons exports to Israel, leading to a media storm and consternation at their party conference. After that, we'll...
Jun 20, 202524 minS1<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll first talk about parliament agreeing to spend 19 billion euros more on defence, without actually having that money readily available. After that, we'll discuss the disappearance of...
Jun 13, 202522 minS1<p>On this week's Lowdown, we'll first talk about the city of Amsterdam its plans for a new programme for expat integration. After that, we'll discuss Syrian refugees in the Netherlands, as the cabinet now assumes Syria...
Jun 6, 202523 minS1<p>On this week's Lowdown, we're covering the fall of the cabinet: how it happened, why it happened, and what will happen next. Then, after running through a handful of other headlines, we get to the Holland Hotline...
May 30, 202521 minS1<p>This week, we're covering Geert Wilders' struggles to dominate the discourse, about which we spoke with political journalist Coen van de Ven, and a Russian hack on the Dutch police. Next, after quickly running...
May 23, 202520 minS1<p>This week, we'll cover this year's drought, which has scientists and farmers alike worried. Next, after quickly running through a handful of other headlines, we'll get to the Holland Hotline, where our international...
May 16, 202520 minS1<p>This week, we'll touch on two themes. Firstly, a new investigation shows how the Trump administration's first months already disrupt academic work in the Netherlands, and we'll talk about a new, much-discussed...
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