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Katrín Jakobsdóttir is an Icelandic former politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 2017 to 2024, leading a coalition government. She was also the leader of the Left-Green Movement from 2013 to 2024. Known for her focus on social welfare, environmental issues, and gender equality, she previously held the position of Minister of Education, Science, and Culture. In April 2024, she resigned from her roles to run for the presidency of Iceland, where she placed second.

Miðflokkurinn (The Centre Party) is a right-wing populist, Eurosceptic, and national-conservative political party in Iceland, established in September 2017. [2, 3, 6] It was founded by former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson after a split from the Progressive Party. [3, 4] The party emphasizes national sovereignty, economic liberalism, and positions itself against the political establishment, with strong support in rural areas. [2, 3, 4, 8] Ari Edwald is leading the party's list for the 2026 Reykjavík municipal elections. [5, 7, 9]

Ari Edwald is an Icelandic lawyer and business economist who is currently the leader of the Centre Party (Miðflokkurinn) in Reykjavík. He has held prominent positions in Icelandic business, including CEO of Mjólkursamsalan and 365 miðlar, and was formerly the director of the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise. Edwald's candidacy for the Centre Party has drawn attention due to his residency in Portugal, where he has enjoyed tax benefits, and a recent incident where he was filmed driving on a pedestrian street in Reykjavík, leading to discussions about political expectations and conduct.

A former politician for the Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn, discussed as a potential candidate for the Miðflokkurinn and for his strong opinions on issues like Borgarlínan.

Handboltapabbi og Framari sem var áhyggjufullur um húsgögn á þorrablóti Fram, þekktur fyrir að huga að fastafjármunum.

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and economist who was recently elected as the chair of the Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn) with 58% of the votes, becoming the first woman to be elected to this position. She has held several ministerial roles in the Icelandic government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs (2016-2017), Minister of Education, Science and Culture (2017-2021), and Minister of Tourism, Trade and Culture (2021-2024). She has been a member of the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the Reykjavík South constituency since 2016.

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is an Icelandic politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 2013 to 2016. He was also the chairman of the Progressive Party from 2009 to 2016. He resigned as Prime Minister in 2016 following revelations from the Panama Papers regarding his and his wife's offshore holdings, which led to significant public protests. In 2017, he founded the Centre Party, which he currently leads, and continues to serve as a Member of Parliament for the Northeast Constituency.

Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson is an Icelandic politician and veterinarian who served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 2016 to 2017. He was the chairman of the Progressive Party from 2016 until February 2026, and has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Minister of Infrastructure, and Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture. He will continue to serve as a member of parliament.

Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir is an Icelandic trade union leader and activist, best known as the current chairperson of Efling, one of Iceland's largest trade unions. She gained prominence for her advocacy for low-wage workers and her involvement in the "Pots and Pans Revolution" protests in 2008. Sólveig Anna is also recognized for her outspoken views on social and political issues, including her criticism of "woke" ideology and her self-identification as an "anti-sportist."

Alma Möller is an Icelandic doctor and politician who currently serves as the Minister of Health, a position she assumed on December 21, 2024. She was previously the Director of Health from 2018 to 2024, becoming the first woman to hold that office. Möller gained significant public recognition for her prominent role in leading Iceland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She was elected to the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) for the Social Democratic Alliance in the 2024 election.

Alþingi is the national parliament of Iceland, a unicameral legislature and one of the oldest national parliaments in the world, established around 930 AD at Thingvellir. Its primary role is to enact and amend laws, and it also handles applications for Icelandic citizenship, including requests for exemptions from the Icelandic Nationality Act. Alþingi has fiscal powers, making decisions on government spending and taxation.

Grínisti og annar þáttastjórnandi hlaðvarpsins, þekktur fyrir eftirhermur og skarpa athugun á samfélaginu.

Oddvitaframbjóðandi Sjálfstæðisflokksins á Akureyri. Hún var fyrrverandi alþingismaður og var sökuð um að hafa skipulagt prófkjörið í fæðingarorlofi.

Bjarni Benediktsson is a prominent Icelandic politician who served as the leader of the Independence Party from 2009 to 2025 and held various high-profile government positions, including two terms as Prime Minister (2017 and April-December 2024), Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He is known for his role in stabilizing Iceland's economy after the 2008 financial crisis and for shaping the country's international relations. As of March 1, 2026, he has been appointed as the CEO of Samtök atvinnulífsins (Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise).

A political analyst and assistant to Sigmundur Davíð, and a guest on the podcast. He discusses the internal politics of the Miðflokkurinn and other parties.

Fyrrverandi ráðherra sem vakti athygli fyrir myndatöku í Alþingishúsinu í kjól.

Maður sem hefur deilt reynslu sinni af samskiptum við borgaraþjónustuna vegna ferðalaga í miðausturlöndum.

Davíð Oddsson was an influential Icelandic politician, lawyer, and writer who served as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Iceland from 1991 to 2004. He was also the Mayor of Reykjavík from 1982 to 1991, Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland from 2005 to 2009, and editor of Morgunblaðið until his death in March 2026. Oddsson was known for his conservative-liberal policies, including economic liberalization, privatization, and tax cuts. He also had a background in acting and writing, authoring several plays and a best-selling collection of short stories.

Einar Þorsteinsson is an Icelandic politician who served as the Mayor of Reykjavík from January 2024 to February 2025. A former TV news anchor and host for RÚV, he entered politics in 2022, leading the Progressive Party to its best result in Reykjavík's municipal elections. His tenure as mayor ended after he dissolved the majority coalition in the City Council due to disagreements over housing and other issues, leading to political turmoil and his replacement.

Eiríkur Bergmann is an Icelandic Professor of Politics at Bifröst University, known for his research on nationalism, populism, and conspiracy theories. He is a prolific author of academic books and articles, and also a novelist. Bergmann is a regular commentator on Icelandic and international media regarding Icelandic politics and economics, and co-hosts the podcast "Skuggavaldið" which discusses conspiracy theories.

Fjölmiðlanefnd, also known as the Media Commission, is an independent administrative committee in Iceland operating under the Ministry of Culture, Innovation, and Higher Education. Established by the Icelandic Media Act of 2011, its primary role is to oversee and regulate media activities in Iceland, ensuring compliance with media laws and promoting freedom of expression, public access to information, and media literacy. The commission monitors the public broadcaster RÚV, manages applications for support to private media, and works to protect children and foster diversity and pluralism in the media market.

Stjórnmálaflokkur sem er harðlega gagnrýndur fyrir að hóta fjölmiðlum sviptingu styrkja ef þeir fjalla um flokkinn á óæskilegan hátt.

Framsóknarflokkurinn, also known as the Progressive Party, is a centrist to centre-right agrarian political party in Iceland, founded in 1916. It has historically been one of Iceland's two largest political parties and has frequently participated in coalition governments, often holding the prime minister post. The party's primary support traditionally comes from rural areas, and it advocates for moderate nationalism, social market economy principles, and the interests of rural Iceland.

Stjórnmálamaður sem er á þyngdartapsvegferð en deilir myndum af þorramat, sem vekur upp umræðu um bjúg og fitu.

Fjölmiðlaeigandi sem auglýsti eftir starfsmönnum í fjölmiðlanefnd. Starfslýsingin er rædd og gagnrýnd fyrir óljósar kröfur.

Nuddari sem var í fyrstu talinn vera fallinn þingmaður eftir hugaflugsmál. Hann reyndist vera blindur en ekki þingmaðurinn sem um ræddi.

Lögreglumaður og 'maður ársins', þekktur fyrir aðferðir sínar við að bjarga lífum barna með því að vera á vettvangi og byggja upp traust.

Halla Tómasdóttir is an Icelandic businesswoman and politician who has served as the President of Iceland since August 1, 2024. She is the seventh president of Iceland and the second woman to hold the position, following Vigdís Finnbogadóttir. Before her presidency, Tómasdóttir was known for her work as a public speaker and as the chief executive of The B Team, a global nonprofit focused on sustainable and ethical business practices. She also co-founded Auður Capital, an investment firm, and was a member of the founding team of Reykjavík University.

Prófessor og frjálshyggjumaður sem tengdur var við uppskriftina 'frjálshyggjukrap'.

Haraldur Benediktsson is an Icelandic politician from the Independence Party. He served as a member of the Parliament of Iceland for the Northwest constituency from 2013 to 2023. In 2023, he was elected Mayor of Akranes, a position he held until April 2026, when he resigned to run for a municipal council in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Prior to his parliamentary career, he was the chairman of the Farmers Association of Iceland from 2004 to 2013.

Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir is an Icelandic politician who became the Mayor of Reykjavík on February 21, 2025. She has been a city councilor in Reykjavík since 2015 and previously served as the vice-chairman of the Social Democratic Alliance from 2017 to 2022. Hilmisdóttir is known for her work on the Reykjavík Violence Prevention Committee and the Reykjavík Welfare Council, and has a background in food and nutrition, having worked as a journalist and published cookbooks.

Nefnd sem ein af dýrum lögmönnum sem Tóti Pæling mun þurfa að greiða fyrir. Einnig lýst sem "lítil síld til fara" á hátekjukvöldi Þjóðmála.

A media owner who publicly criticized the business conference, calling attendees "óbermi" (scoundrels). The hosts disagree with his strong opinions and suggest he needs a reality check.

Hildur Björnsdóttir is an Icelandic lawyer and politician, serving as a City Councilor for the Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) in Reykjavík since 2018. She is the party's leader in the city and holds seats on the City Executive Council, Port Authority, and the board of the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities. Björnsdóttir is known for her focus on food security and has previously overcome cancer.

A male politician who has announced his candidacy for chairman of the Vinstri græn (VG) party, challenging Rósa Björk Brynjólfsdóttir.

Íslenskt fyrirtæki sem býður upp á deilibílaþjónustu. Rætt er um vöruþróunarmöguleika fyrir Hopp, sérstaklega varðandi barnabílstóla og karaoke í bílum.

Verslun á Skólavörðustíg sem er talin höfða til ákveðinnar tegundar vinstri grænna kvenna, stofnuð af frönskum hommum.

Háskólinn á Bifröst is a private university in Iceland, established in 1918 as a cooperative college and later becoming a university in 1988. It offers degrees in business, law, and social sciences, and is known for its distance learning programs. The university has recently faced discussions regarding financial difficulties, disputes over contractor payments, and controversy surrounding research permits and the use of AI to evaluate academic articles, leading to a vote of no confidence in the rector by the Association of Academic Staff.

Hélt upp á afmæli þar sem mikil læti voru, rætt um gesti og stemningu.

Ingibjörg Isaksen is an Icelandic political figure and the parliamentary group leader for the Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn). She previously served on the municipal council of Eyjafjarðarsveit from 2012 to 2014 and on the Akureyri town council from 2014 to 2021. Isaksen is noted for her strong campaign when she ran against Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir for the chairmanship of the Progressive Party, and is considered a rising political figure.

Ráðgjafi og grínisti, þekktur fyrir eftirhermur sínar og húmor í pólitískri umræðu.

Fyrrverandi þingmaður og vinur Brynjars Níelssonar, sem var hluti af "Fílupúkafélaginu." Hann er lýst sem tryggum vini.

Ungur frambjóðandi til forseta nemendafélags Verslunarskólans, rætt um hans kynslóð, framtak og hvernig hann leitar stuðnings.

Fyrrverandi ráðherra og vinkona þáttarins sem gaf út glæpasögu. Hún hélt vel heppnað bókapartí í Smáralind.

Hagfræðingur sem er þekkt fyrir skoðanir sínar á efnahagsmálum og hefur verið að ræða verðbólgu og verðtryggð lán.

Fréttamaður sem er þekktur fyrir ástríðu sína fyrir fréttaflutningi, sérstaklega um loðnu og framkvæmdir.

Fyrrum leikhússtjóri og núverandi rektor Listaháskólans, sem er nefnd í tengslum við "lesbísku mafíuna."

Krýsuvík is an Icelandic organization that operates a treatment center for individuals struggling with addiction, established in 1986. It plays a significant role in providing support and rehabilitation services in Iceland, with a focus on helping individuals reintegrate into society. Lárus Welding, former CEO of Glitnir, currently serves as the chairman of the board for Krýsuvíkursamtökin, the organization that runs the Krýsuvík treatment home.

Kvika banki hf. is an Icelandic financial services company offering commercial banking, investment banking, asset management, and payment services to individuals, businesses, and investors in Iceland and the UK. It is listed on Nasdaq Iceland and was the 4th largest bank in Iceland by total assets in 2024. Kvika banki was involved in the public offering of Íslandsbanki shares in May 2025, handling subscriptions through its platform.

Fyrrverandi bankastjóri, nú edrú og virkur í starfi Kristjánsvíkur, rætt um lífsreglur hans og bakgrunn. Hann er gestur þáttarins.