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Episode 1: Lokaal bestuur onder vuurJan 8, 2026 · 25m
Since councilor Ashley North rolled out the new parking policy in Leiden, he has become the target of online hate and threats. He is increasingly being verbally abused on the street, until eventually, at a residents' meeting, he is threatened with death multiple times. How could it escalate to this point? Currently, about half of local politicians are dealing with aggression. Local party leader Femke Hoekstra-Wittebol also experiences this, having been intimidated and insulted online for almost a year. Why is it so difficult to curb this problem? Are we doing enough to tackle online perpetrators?
Episode 2: Violence videosJan 22, 2026 · 25m
Fights, humiliations, and bullying that are filmed and spread across various social media platforms: a growing group of underage youths is involved in this type of violence video. Researchers call it hybrid violence: the violence is already severe for the victims, but because it is spread online, the damage increases further. A survey among schools shows that this new phenomenon also causes problems at school. What can be done against this form of hybrid violence? And, what is the responsibility of the social media platforms?
Episode 3: Dit is hoe Zaandam glazenwassers aanpaktFeb 5, 2026 · 25m
The municipality of Zaanstad is using heavy artillery to tackle crime in poor neighborhoods. To weed out the bad apples, the window cleaning industry is being overhauled. Other municipalities are also trying to get a handle on businesses with strict inspections and measures, for example, in the automotive industry, where they combat money laundering and drug trafficking. How far can a municipality go in this regard? And what do all these measures mean for bona fide businesses?
Episode 4: Geen parkeerplek geen huis. Zo blijft er leegstandFeb 19, 2026 · 25m
Empty shops, unused display windows: Dutch shopping streets are struggling with vacancies, while the housing shortage is sky-high. In medium-sized municipalities like Apeldoorn, Rijswijk, and Zeist, vacancy rates often exceed ten percent. Yet, we could build tens of thousands of homes just on the floors above shops. But that's not happening because of a mountain of restrictive regulations. For example, every home must have a parking space, even for car-free residents. A business owner shows how he's lived with a building for four years. House hunters are watching with dismay. How many opportunities are we missing?
