Sveriges Radio to cancel popular health podcast ‘Fråga Agnes Wold’

Sveriges Radio (SR) has announced the discontinuation of the popular science and health podcast ‘Fråga Agnes Wold’ at the end of the year. The program, which features professor and physician Agnes Wold alongside host Christer Lundberg, has maintained approximately 120,000 recurring listeners since its launch in 2021.

Mark Malmström, who is responsible for science programming at SR, stated that the decision is primarily part of a broader strategic review and restructuring of the network's health and medical content. However, he acknowledged that public debate surrounding Wold’s controversial statements on topics such as gender identity has played a role in how the network manages its content.

Agnes Wold has expressed sharp criticism regarding the decision, suggesting that her personal profile and the online backlash against her may be significant factors. She characterized the move as an attempt to phase her out. Co-host Christer Lundberg also criticized the decision, emphasizing the podcast's value to its audience and its effectiveness in explaining complex health topics.