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From refuge to divided country: how tolerant is the Netherlands still?

In the 17th century, the Netherlands was a refuge for people who were persecuted for their faith or opinions. But what remains of this?

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From refuge to divided country: how tolerant is the Netherlands still? | Oh Ja Joh?!

  • Monday 3 Aug 2026
  • 14 minutes
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  • Monday 3 Aug 2026
  • 14 minutes

From refuge to divided country: how tolerant is the Netherlands still? | Oh Ja Joh?!

Abroad, the Netherlands is known for one thing. Not for cheese, clogs, or tulips, but for its tolerance. In the 17th century, the Netherlands was a refuge for people persecuted for their faith or opinions. But what does tolerance really mean? In this seventh episode of our science podcast "Oh Ja Joh?!", professor and philosopher Wiep van Bunge answers these questions.

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Why does care for people exhibiting confused behaviour regularly fall short? | Oh Ja Joh?!

  • Monday 20 Jul 2026
  • 13 minutes
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Why does care for people exhibiting confused behaviour regularly fall short? | Oh Ja Joh?!

Wandering the streets, shouting loudly or speaking incoherently. Last year in Rotterdam, around 9,000 reports were received about people whose behaviour was incomprehensible or confused. But what actually lies behind that behaviour? And why is it not always possible to provide the right help? Forensic psychologist Josanne van Dongen from the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences explains it all in the sixth episode of the science podcast 'Oh Ja Joh?!'.

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FIRE: What is the price of financial freedom? | Oh Ja Joh?!

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FIRE: What is the price of financial freedom? | Oh Ja Joh?!

Imagine you have enough money to retire at a young age. No more work and no more obligations. This is the principle behind FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early. In the fifth episode of "Oh Ja Joh?!", Professor of the Philosophy of Economics Conrad Heilmann discusses the pros and cons of FIRE: a method that promises financial freedom at a young age.

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Oh Ja Joh?! is the Rotterdam science podcast. Every other week, we dive into a topic that concerns Rotterdammers. From confused individuals to a healthy diet and from dementia to dating apps. We speak with scientists from Erasmus University Rotterdam. About their research, their insights, and above all: why that is important to you. Please note: the podcast is in Dutch.

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