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  • Czech voices at the Munich Security Conference: Pavel on populism and Macinka on divided West

    Czech voices at the Munich Security Conference: Pavel on populism and Macinka on divided West
    Feb 16 2026
    International attention in Munich centered on Marco Rubio’s message of transatlantic unity and tensions over Ukraine. Yet Czechast special brings you deeper into the conference halls, where President Petr Pavel analyzed the roots of populism and democratic safeguards, while Foreign Minister Petr Macinka took part in a confrontational debate about sovereignty, values and the rift within the West.
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    23 min
  • Inside Post Bellum: Martin Kroupa on preserving memory in a divided age

    Inside Post Bellum: Martin Kroupa on preserving memory in a divided age
    Feb 14 2026
    In Czechast, Martin Kroupa reflects on the power of oral history and the work of Post Bellum’s Memory of Nations project. He discusses how subjective memories, archival verification and public support shape their independence. The conversation explores why preserving lived experience remains politically and morally urgent today.
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    39 min
  • Czechast: how corrupt Czechia is (or is not)?

    Czechast: how corrupt Czechia is (or is not)?
    Feb 11 2026
    Czechia has equalled its best result in the Corruption Perceptions Index, yet still lags behind Western Europe. Why does the country remain stuck in the middle of Europe’s corruption rankings? In Czechast, we speak to Transparency International analyst Marek Chromý in a full in-depth interview.
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    20 min
  • Czechast special: why ice hockey matters so much in Czechia?

    Czechast special: why ice hockey matters so much in Czechia?
    Feb 9 2026
    Why did ice hockey take such deep roots in Czechia – a country far from Scandinavia and Canada? In a special episode of Czechast, Vít Pohanka looks at the history, culture and lasting appeal of Czech ice hockey, from frozen ponds to Olympic gold. The episode also features a fresh interview with legendary goaltender Dominik Hašek, who shares his view on the Czech team’s chances at the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, as well as a look back at his extraordinary career.
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    33 min
  • Security, scale, and self-confidence: Filip Scherf on Czechia’s place in Europe

    Security, scale, and self-confidence: Filip Scherf on Czechia’s place in Europe
    Feb 7 2026
    Russia, security, and uncertainty have returned to the centre of European politics. But security, says analyst Filip Scherf, is not only about threats — it is also about self-confidence, responsibility, and partnerships. In this episode of Czechast, Scherf explains what Russia means for Czechia today, why size matters less than mindset, and what gives him hope in an increasingly fragile world.
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    33 min
  • Exclusive: President Zelensky on Czech support, war, and peace talks

    Exclusive: President Zelensky on Czech support, war, and peace talks
    Feb 2 2026
    In a special episode of Czechast, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks openly about the war with Russia, peace talks, and the role Czechia plays in supporting Ukraine. In an exclusive interview for Czech Radio, conducted by Josef Pazderka, Zelenskyy reflects on military cooperation, energy security, and difficult questions facing European societies. The conversation offers a rare insight into how Ukraine’s president sees Czechia — and Europe — at a decisive moment in history.
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    30 min
  • Czechia between Europe and nationalism: analyst Filip Nerad on power, populism, and beer

    Czechia between Europe and nationalism: analyst Filip Nerad on power, populism, and beer
    Jan 31 2026
    After two decades in Czech public media and years spent in Brussels, Filip Nerad, now working at Globsec Policy Institute, offers a long-term view of Czechia’s position inside the EU and NATO. In an interview for Czechast, he discusses the country’s growing credibility in Europe, the challenges posed by the new government, and persistent Czech euroscepticism. He also turns to a lighter theme, explaining how Belgian beer culture reveals sides of Europe no summit ever could.
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    36 min
  • A French conductor and a Czech orchestra meet American audiences at Carnegie Hall

    A French conductor and a Czech orchestra meet American audiences at Carnegie Hall
    Jan 28 2026
    At a time when international news can feel increasingly unsettling, a calm and thoughtful conversation about music, culture and perspective stood out. In a special episode of Czechast brings listeners an interview with Emmanuel Villaume, chief conductor of the Prague Philharmonia, recorded shortly before the orchestra’s U.S. tour, which included a concert at Carnegie Hall. The conversation offers a rare insight into how a French conductor leading a Czech orchestra thinks about audiences, identity and music beyond borders.
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    25 min