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Hannah and Tahrim present Café Parool: ‘So much happens in Amsterdam, you could talk about it endlessly’

Hannah and Tahrim have launched a new podcast called Cafe Parool, which explores news and personal stories from across Amsterdam. The show features a variety of guests, ranging from journalists to local residents, to discuss issues impacting the city.

Hannah and Tahrim have launched a new podcast titled Cafe Parool, succeeding the former Parool Podcast with a fresh format and studio setting. The program features discussions on local Amsterdam news, personal stories from residents, and insights from various reporters. Hosted by Hannah and Tahrim, the show explores diverse topics ranging from the city's housing crisis and social issues to lighter subjects like dating. By utilizing a cafe-themed set, the presenters aim to share the candid conversations typically reserved for their office breaks with a wider audience.

Each episode will feature both journalists and local residents to provide different perspectives on the life of the city. The hosts bring their own unique backgrounds to the show, with Tahrim covering themes of inequality and discrimination, while Hannah focuses on local entrepreneurship and lifestyle. Listeners can access the podcast every Tuesday through all major streaming platforms or watch the video version on Het Parool's YouTube channel.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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