There is no doubt that one of the pivotal moments in Czech history I just mentioned came twenty years ago when this country joined the European Union.

Radek Špicar is a notable Czech figure with a rich background in both the political and business landscapes of the Czech Republic and beyond.

We'll hear from two extraordinary Czech women who've woven their lives into the fabric of this the vibrant city of London.

We're diving into the enduring relationship between Czechs and this vibrant city, exploring moments that have left an indelible mark on our nation's story.

This episode serves as a prologue to our upcoming discussions about the deep-rooted connections between Czechs and Britain, particularly through the lens of London.

There were scenes of great joy at Prague airport 20 years ago when three Czech journalists kidnapped in Iraq were reunited with their families. Vít Pohanka, now your Czechast host, was one of them.

Brian Goodman is an author and an associate professor at Arizona State University. He has spent the past two decades immersed in a project that bridges American and Czech literary worlds, delving into the shadows of the Cold War.

"I am here to stay," says Julia Tatiana Bailey, new director of Galerie Rudolfinum, one of the Prague's leading art venues.

Dr. Evelyn funda discusses "Weeds: A Farm Daughter's Lament", her award winning book, and much more about her family and life of Czech immigrants in the American West.

Willa Cather's novel My Ántonia is an American classic. Even though it is about Czech immigrants to Nebraska, it is virtually unknown in Czechia. It is a pity.