Beyond the Headlines: A Swede’s Search for the Real America

Pack your bags, because this episode is one big American road trip, Swedish style. We sit down with Martin, the host of Letters from America, who traded everyday life in Sweden for a 12-month adventure across the U.S., traveling in an Airstream and documenting the stories of people with Swedish connections all over the country.Along the way, he’s discovered everything from Swedish-founded towns in Alabama to horse trainers in Texas and communities keeping Scandinavian traditions alive in the most unexpected places. But beyond the history and the miles, what’s really stood out is the generosity of strangers and the stories that never make it into the headlines.