Sweden had the highest taxes in the world in 1980. Our self-image of the country being burdened by taxes persists. But tax after tax has been removed, and today billionaires are flocking to the tax haven of Sweden. Meanwhile, inequalities are increasing. In this program series, comedian Messiah Hallberg examines various parts of our Swedish society and asks the question: how the hell did we end up here?

Swedish train traffic is breaking records in poor punctuality, passengers are becoming increasingly dissatisfied, and the maintenance debt is approaching 90 billion kronor. Comedian Messiah Hallberg examines various parts of our Swedish society and asks the question: how the hell did we end up here?

More and more fifteen-year-olds are driving around in modified cars with only a moped license. Accident statistics are skyrocketing while Swedish politicians compete over who can defend the epa-tractor the most. In this program series, comedian Messiah Hallberg examines various parts of our Swedish society and asks the question: how the hell did we end up here?

Sweden has become the unofficial world champion in failing to secure an Olympic Games. Nine times the IOC has rejected us, yet we allow ourselves to be humiliated over and over again. In this program series, comedian Messiah Hallberg examines various parts of our Swedish society and asks the question: how the hell did we end up here?

Lay judges (Swedish: Nämndemän) receive three hours of training, are appointed by politicians, and are not required to know law. Yet, they have as much power in the courts as professional judges. In this program series, comedian Messiah Hallberg examines various parts of our Swedish society and asks the question: how the hell did we end up here?

Sex and love relationships are becoming more and more uninteresting for young people in Sweden. One of the consequences is that childbirth rates are dropping dramatically. In this program series, comedian Messiah Hallberg examines various parts of our Swedish society and asks the question: how the hell did we end up here?