Český rozhlas - English
Před dvěma dny

Poslechněte si podcast: Prague Talk: Jiří Pehe on Havel, Zeman – and a dramatic escape to the West

Jiří Pehe is one of Czechia’s best-known political scientists, regularly sharing his insights with domestic and international media. But his own story is also noteworthy. After a dramatic 1981 escape to the West, he made a new life in the US. Following the fall of communism he returned to his native country and became a close advisor to President Václav Havel. Pehe then became director of New York University Prague, a position he is about to retire from after more than a quarter of a century.

31:37

Český rozhlas - English

Vydává: Český rozhlas

Content in english

Web

Včera 27:28

Czechia in 30 minutes: Remains of Olomouc's Přemyslid rulers, medieval medical manuscripts, Czech Anne Frank

For today's show: the news; remains of Olomouc's Přemyslid rulers identified and laid to rest; researchers examine stains in medieval medical manuscripts to uncover ancient remedies; the Czech Anne Frank: Diary of Věrka Kohnová.

Před dvěma dny 29:10

Czechia in 30 minutes: Czech Army reaches out to public, firefighters at risk of heart disease, interview with Jiří Pehe

For today's show: the News; how the Czech Army is reaching out to the public;are firefighters at increased risk of heart disease due to “eternal chemicals”?; and for our feature, an interview with political scientist Jiří Pehe on his career and life as he retires at 70.

Před třemi dny 25:21

Czechia in 30 minutes: Říp Hill was once lava lake, Via Silva Nortica, bears in castle moats, ex-Slovak president Kiska

News; the iconic Říp Hill was once a lava lake, researchers have revealed; the future Via Silva Nortica: the cycle route from Vysočina through southern Bohemia and on to Melk in Austria; will bears disappear entirely from Czech castles?; former Slovak President Kiska speaks out on Fico, Orbán, Babiš and the EU.

Před čtyřmi dny 26:30

Czechia in 30 minutes: Czechia's extreme drought, expats in London honor Czech-Slovak wartime stories, Prague–Prčice March

On today's Czechia in 30 minutes show, we bring you: the news; Czechia's extreme drought and forecast for the summer; expats in London honor Czech and Slovak wartime stories; and, for our feature, over 24,500 walkers take part in 58th annual Prague–Prčice March.

Před šesti dny 26:00

Czechia in 30 minutes: Coming home to the unknown: Australian couple traces Czech roots

Australian couple Jean Svoboda and her partner Richard have returned to Czechia to continue a remarkable journey—one that began in online archives and led them across Europe. Jean, whose father was Czech and mother Latvian, has spent years reconstructing her family’s past, piece by piece. Richard, himself of British origins and new to genealogy but moved by Jean’s commitment, joined her in uncovering stories long forgotten. Together, they reflect on identity, belonging, and what it means to rediscover home—half a world away.

Před týdnem 27:28

Czechia in 30 minutes: Czech election campaign begins, top real-life places in Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Open House Prague

News; Czech voters are sticking to familiar choices as the election campaign begins; The top 4 real-life locations of the hit game Kingdom Come: Deliverance II; Dozens of rarely accessible buildings are set to welcome visitors during Open House Prague.

Před týdnem 24:49

Czechia in 30 minutes: Poll shows 81% of Czechs would defend country, Prague Transport celebrates 150 years, Rohan Island

News; GLOBSEC poll shows 81% of Czechs would defend country; The Prague Transport Company celebrates 150 years with special documentary series; Prague off the Beaten Track goes to Rohan Island.

Před týdnem 30:00

Czechia in 30 minutes: Adonxs in Eurovision 2025, scientists system for sleep prevention, award-winning cafe in Prague

In today's Czechia in 30 minutes show, we bring you: the news; the chances of Adonxs winning Eurovision 2025 in Basel; Brno scientists develop monitoring system to keep pilots from nodding off; and, for our feature, I take you to an award-winning cafe in Prague, May Cafe, to speak to its owner about the inspiration behind the cafe.

Před týdnem 27:20

Czechia in 30 minutes: Prague Spring music festival, Czech cavers complete two-day route, Steven Gaydos on Jiří Bartoška

News; interview with the programme director of Prague Spring music festival; Czech cavers navigate country’s longest underground traverse in Moravia; Variety journalist Steven Gaydos remembers the late Jiří Bartoška.