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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Denmark's 'hygge:' warm and cozy with a dark side

    We look at how the Danish concept of hygge became the latest lifestyle trend, and why it fits in well with the age of Brexit and Donald Trump.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 26, 2017 • 1 min read

    We look at how the Danish concept of hygge became the latest lifestyle trend, and why it fits in well with the age of Brexit and Donald Trump.

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    The changing US-Mexico relationship
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    3. 22:13The Twitter resistance to Trump over climate change
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    5 of 5
    The changing US-Mexico relationship
    1. 0:00Enrique Pena Nieto's presidency and relationship to Trump
    2. 11:01TPP withdrawal means fewer protections for workers and environment
    3. 22:13The Twitter resistance to Trump over climate change
    4. 30:40Great economy leads to greater homelessness in Colorado
    5. 40:12Denmark's 'hygge:' warm and cozy with a dark sideYou’re reading this
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