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Poslechněte si podcast: From Harlem Bars to Dvořák: Tereza Porybná on Czech Culture in New York
What does it mean to represent Czech culture in one of the most diverse and dynamic cities in the world? Tereza Porybná brings Czech culture to life in New York — through bold programming, unexpected encounters, and a deep belief in creative dialogue.
Czechast, Radio Prague International
Czechast is a regular RPI podcast about Czech and Moravian culture, history, and economy.
Czechast: Martina Šmídová and the generation without borders
In this episode of Czechast, we meet Martina Šmídová—a young Czech woman who has made a new life for herself in Thailand. Born after 1990, she’s part of the Millennial generation whose worldview is shaped by digital life, global mobility, and personal freedom. But as she tells us, some old clichés about her country—and even her accent—are hard to shake.
Voting across borders: Czechia embraces mail-in ballots for expats
After years of debate and determined civic effort, Czechia has finally adopted postal voting for its citizens living abroad. For many, it’s not just a logistical reform, but a powerful act of recognition. In this episode of Czechast, we speak with those who helped make it happen—and those who will now benefit from the change. It’s a story of activism, identity, and democratic belonging.
From Australia to Moravia: a journey through family and memory
In this new episode of Czechast, host Vít Pohanka meets Jean Svoboda and her partner Richard in person for the first time. Jean, an Australian with Czech and Latvian roots, is back in Czechia to continue piecing together her family history. Richard, who had never been to Europe before their first trip, joins her again and shares what this journey has meant to him. Together, they reflect on identity, heritage, and the enduring pull of ancestral memory.
Czechs and Russia: between gratitude, grievance, and growing distrust
In this special episode of Czechast, long-time host Vít Pohanka becomes the guest. Interviewed by his colleague Danny Bate, he reflects on the complicated Czech relationship with Russia—from wartime liberation to post-Soviet tensions and today’s polarized opinions. Drawing on personal memories and historical milestones, Pohanka unpacks how deep emotions, nostalgia, and geopolitical shifts continue to shape public opinion. The conversation explores what it means to remember, to forget, and to rethink a relationship marked by both admiration and anxiety.
Czech fighter in Ukraine Jan Trčka: "This is a battle between freedom and tyranny"
In a new episode, Czechast speaks to Jan Trčka, a Czech citizen who left his civilian life behind to fight in Ukraine. In a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation, Trčka explains his motivations, battlefield experiences, and the moral clarity that drives his commitment.
Czechast: Prague, Patton, and the price of peace in May 1945
In May 1945, World War II came to an end in Czechoslovakia with scenes of liberation and chaos. While most of western Bohemia was freed by the American army under General George S. Patton, Soviet forces took control of Prague and much of the rest of the country.
Czechast: the first known Czechs were the Celts!
Celtic symbols and festivals remain surprisingly popular in Czechia. But how much did 19th-century historians really know about the ancient Boii who once lived here? František Palacký’s classic history offers a revealing glimpse into early efforts to understand the region’s pre-Slavic past.
From Stanford to Brno: Why these Czech scientists came home
This Czechast special features the winners of the 2025 Czexpats in Science Award. These outstanding researchers have worked at top institutions around the world. Now they’re bringing their expertise back to Czechia—and helping shape the future of Czech science.
Digging deeper into Ostrava: from mining roots to green landscapes
Once the industrial powerhouse of Czechoslovakia, Ostrava is reinventing itself. In the latest episode of Czechast, geographer Jan Hradecký from Ostrava University shares how the city is embracing its industrial heritage while reconnecting with nature.