Parhaat Current Affairs Podcastit (2025)

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.3.2025 16:00)

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40 years ago, regular broadcasting of Slovak Radio began in the upside-down pyramid at Mýtna Street 1 in Bratislava. On this occasion, we bring you two stories with the same topic - architecture. Radio building has its brother in Arizona, Tempe. Zuzana Botíková had a closer look at the fascinating resemblance of those two buildings. And we also loo…

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Romanian film producer Ada Solomon, plus Ady Hnát from the metal-core band Etterna (26.3.2025 16:00) 33:40

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During the 2025 FEBIO Fest in Bratislava—a film festival that brings together filmmakers and film enthusiasts from the V4 countries, as well as from Ukraine and Austria—we invited Mrs. Ada Solomon, a Romanian producer of numerous films, to the upside-down pyramid building of Slovak Radio in Bratislava for an interview. Next up is Ady Hnát from the …

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S9 Ep34: Is China’s Military Ready for War? PLA Readiness, Regime Stability, and Taiwan with Timothy Heath 49:12

1d ago49:12

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Is the Chinese military really ready for war? In this episode, Chris and Matt speak with Timothy Heath, a senior international defense researcher at RAND Corporation, about his provocative new report The Chinese Military’s Doubtful Combat Readiness. Heath argues that the PLA remains deeply shaped by its political mission to preserve CCP rule—and is…

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Schumer Folds, Musk Trolls, and Trump Plans Control 42:18

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige covers the Twitter feud between Elon Musk and Senator Mark Kelly, the U.S. landing on a human rights watch list, Trump's threats to free speech, Tim Walz's call for Democrats to take a more aggressive stance, Chuck Schumer's not so compromise with Republicans, and the controversial use of archaic…

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In Time 59:00

9d ago59:00

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In Episode 29 of Dystopian Fiction Has Been Moved to Current Affairs, Masha and Clare are discussing the 2011 film In Time, and its concept of 'Darwinian Capitalism'. We look at the metaphor of 'time is money' as made literal in the film. We look at the nature of wealth disparity and how wealth redistribution functions as a step within systemic cha…

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Dr. Omar Suleiman Interview | Islamophobia, Empire, and Resistance 44:16

10d ago44:16

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🦩 This episode originally aired on March 11th. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/Current Affairs!Dr. Omar Suleiman is a distinguished Islamic scholar, civil rights activist, and President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. He joins Nathan to discuss the deep roots of Islamophobia in American politics and the moral consequences of U.S…

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Anti-Racist Activism in the Diocese of Norwich, Giving Up Atheism for Lent, and Home Education Under Attack w/ Randall Hardy 2:03:20

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Rev with a difference Jamie Franklin tackles the Diocese of Norwich's anti-racism toolkit debacle and Giles Cohen's piece on giving up atheism for Lent. Then a special interview with home education activist Randall Hardy on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and the concerns that it presents to home educators. All that and more as always. En…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.3.2025 16:00)

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During the 2025 FEBIO Fest in Bratislava—a film festival that brings together filmmakers and film enthusiasts from the V4 countries, as well as from Ukraine and Austria—we invited Mrs. Ada Solomon, a Romanian producer of numerous films, to the upside-down pyramid building of Slovak Radio in Bratislava for an interview. Next up is Ady Hnát from the …

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The anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia (25.3.2025 16:00) 31:29

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March 25 is the anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia, or candle demonstration which took place in Bratislava. The peaceful demonstration was brutally put down by the authorities, but is seen as one of the first steps that would lead to November 1989 and the fall of the regime. Ben Pascoe talked with organizer František Mikloško and historia…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.3.2025 16:00)

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March 25 is the anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia, or candle demonstration which took place in Bratislava. The peaceful demonstration was brutally put down by the authorities, but is seen as one of the first steps that would lead to November 1989 and the fall of the regime. Ben Pascoe talked with organizer František Mikloško and historia…

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Growing poverty in Slovakia (24.3.2025 16:00) 6:07

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Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing poverty in Slovakia. You are also going to hear from experts: sociologist from SAV Zuzana Kusá and trade unionist, activist and analyst Ján Košč from initiative Pracujúca chudoba.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.3.2025 16:00)

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Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing poverty in Slovakia. You are also going to hear from experts: sociologist from SAV Zuzana Kusá and trade unionist, activist and analyst Ján Košč from initiative Pracujúca chudoba.…

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Week in Slovakia No. 12 (22.3.2025 16:00) 27:43

5d ago27:43

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A look back at the past week in Slovakia.Kirjoittanut STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.3.2025 16:00)

5d ago

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A look back at the past week in Slovakia.

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S9 Ep33: Espresso Martini | Putin’s Dilemma, Moscow’s Play in Africa, and Listener Questions 1:21:37

5d ago1:21:37

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Putin hesitates on Ukraine's ceasefire, Trump plays shuttle diplomacy, and the West braces for Russia’s next move. We break down Mark Galeotti’s take on Putin’s indecisiveness and Trump’s latest call with Moscow. Plus, Russia’s ghost ships in Libya—what’s behind Moscow’s growing influence in North Africa? Then, we tackle listener questions: Is the …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.3.2025 16:00)

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Katarina Gephardt, editor of the compendium "Home and the World in Slovak Writing", presented the method of focusing on historical events - such as the condemnation of Stalin's personality cult, the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution - that have shaped the Slovak literary canon. Senior radio editor and producer Tomas Bartonek talks about the "…

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Katarina Gephardt on "Home & the World in Slovak Writing", plus editor/producer Tomas Bartonek on the "Golden Fond" project (21.3.2025 16:00) 29:35

7d ago29:35

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Katarina Gephardt, editor of the compendium "Home and the World in Slovak Writing", presented the method of focusing on historical events - such as the condemnation of Stalin's personality cult, the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution - that have shaped the Slovak literary canon. Senior radio editor and producer Tomas Bartonek talks about the "…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.3.2025 16:00)

7d ago

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In this episode, we talk to claire rousay about composing a new soundtrack for Viktor Kubal’s 1980 animated film The Bloody Lady and how she approached this unique project. We also explore the life and work of Kubal himself, a pioneer of Slovak animation. Finally, our latest installment of Who Was That? is dedicated to Podjavorinská, a remarkable S…

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claire rousay x The Bloody Lady of Viktor Kubal. Who was that: Ľudmila Podjavorinská. (20.3.2025 16:00) 23:11

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In this episode, we talk to claire rousay about composing a new soundtrack for Viktor Kubal’s 1980 animated film The Bloody Lady and how she approached this unique project. We also explore the life and work of Kubal himself, a pioneer of Slovak animation. Finally, our latest installment of Who Was That? is dedicated to Podjavorinská, a remarkable S…

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S9 Ep32: Who Will Defend Europe? with Keir Giles 1:00:17

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Chris is joined by Keir Giles, a senior consulting fellow at Chatham House and author of Who Will Defend Europe?, to discuss the looming threat of Russian aggression and Europe’s unpreparedness for war. They dig into the failure of Western governments to heed repeated warnings about Moscow’s ambitions, the dangerous reliance on outdated post-Cold W…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.3.2025 16:00)

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For many, the tractor—its steady rumble echoing across fields as it plows the land in preparation for planting—stands as the most powerful symbol of agriculture. But what if this image of farming, so deeply rooted in tradition, isn’t the way forward? What if turning the soil, a long-accepted practice, is doing more harm than good?Some believe a bet…

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Regenerative agriculture and the Ekopolis Foundation (19.3.2025 16:00) 26:17

8d ago26:17

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For many, the tractor—its steady rumble echoing across fields as it plows the land in preparation for planting—stands as the most powerful symbol of agriculture. But what if this image of farming, so deeply rooted in tradition, isn’t the way forward? What if turning the soil, a long-accepted practice, is doing more harm than good?Some believe a bet…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.3.2025 16:00)

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Long time journalist Jaroslav Daniška is the former editor-in-chief of Štandard and is the host of Do kríža discussion show on STVR. He sat down with Ben Pascoe to talk Slovak media, christian conservatism and the state of Slovakia today.

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The state of Slovakia Today with Jaroslav Daniška (18.3.2025 16:00) 27:42

9d ago27:42

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Long time journalist Jaroslav Daniška is the former editor-in-chief of Štandard and is the host of Do kríža discussion show on STVR. He sat down with Ben Pascoe to talk Slovak media, christian conservatism and the state of Slovakia today.Kirjoittanut STVR

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Slovak universities and tips for foreign students looking to study in Slovakia (17.3.2025 16:00) 23:07

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The time when universities in Slovakia are almost uniform in one of the few things is approaching -- entrance exams. In today's show, Paťka will guide you through the education system at Slovak universities and provide tips for foreign students who would be interested in studying in Slovakia. You will also learn details from Comenius University in …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.3.2025 16:00)

10d ago

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The time when universities in Slovakia are almost uniform in one of the few things is approaching -- entrance exams. In today's show, Paťka will guide you through the education system at Slovak universities and provide tips for foreign students who would be interested in studying in Slovakia. You will also learn details from Comenius University in …

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S9 Ep31: Espresso Martini | A Russian Spy Ring in the UK, Ukraine’s Ceasefire Gamble, and AI Warships on the Horizon 1:16:18

11d ago1:16:18

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Another Russian spy ring in the UK is exposed—what were they up to, and what does it reveal about Moscow’s intelligence operations? Chris and Matt dive into the details of the case, including a botched plot to track Ukrainian soldiers and bizarre honey trap plans. Then, they break down the latest on the Ukraine ceasefire proposal. Will Putin play b…

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Vouchers, Villains, and the War on Public Schools w/ Jasmine Bolton 52:07

11d ago52:07

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In this episode, Paige sits down with Jasmine Bolton to unpack the ongoing attacks on public education, from efforts to eliminate the Department of Education to the growing push for school vouchers. They break down common misconceptions about the Department’s role, the real impact of vouchers on educational equity, and how these policies disproport…

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Week in Slovakia No. 11 (15.3.2025 16:00) 28:19

12d ago28:19

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A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.Kirjoittanut STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.3.2025 16:00)

12d ago

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A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.

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Radio broadcasts during the so-called Slovak State. Updates on the situation at the Slovak Arts Council. Culture Tips. (14.3.2025 16:00) 34:03

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Radio broadcasts during the so-called Slovak State, a Nazi Germany ally established on March 14, 1939, featured both well-known and unsung heroes of the WWII era. The individuals working within this institution saved lives, offered hope, and not only documented history but also helped shape it, as evidenced by the ENCORE! series, which traces the d…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.3.2025 16:00)

13d ago

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Radio broadcasts during the so-called Slovak State, a Nazi Germany ally established on March 14, 1939, featured both well-known and unsung heroes of the WWII era. The individuals working within this institution saved lives, offered hope, and not only documented history but also helped shape it, as evidenced by the ENCORE! series, which traces the d…

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Konvergencie 2025. Slovak students in Oxford. Who was that: Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson. (13.3.2025 16:00) 25:01

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In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Jozef Lupták about this year's Konvergencie Festival, exploring its themes and highlights. We also sit down with Slovak students from Oxford who are making an impact in the public sphere. Finally, our latest installment of Who Was That? delves into the life and legacy of Bjornstjerne Bjornso…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.3.2025 16:00)

14d ago

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In this episode, we bring you an exclusive interview with Jozef Lupták about this year's Konvergencie Festival, exploring its themes and highlights. We also sit down with Slovak students from Oxford who are making an impact in the public sphere. Finally, our latest installment of Who Was That? delves into the life and legacy of Bjornstjerne Bjornso…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.3.2025 16:00)

15d ago

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In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you the government plenipotentiary for Roma communities Alexander Daško speaking about the tragic incident that happened in Gelnica, eastern Slovakia. Next is Janette Langová from the Caraffka Gallery in Prešov, eastern Slovakia, about its history and its current mission on the Slovak art sc…

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Gov't plenipotentiary for Roma communities Alexander Daško, plus Janette Langová from the Caraffka Gallery in Prešov (12.3.2025 16:00) 28:31

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In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you the government plenipotentiary for Roma communities Alexander Daško speaking about the tragic incident that happened in Gelnica, eastern Slovakia. Next is Janette Langová from the Caraffka Gallery in Prešov, eastern Slovakia, about its history and its current mission on the Slovak art sc…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.3.2025 16:00)

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Filip Vagač was a student leader during the Velvet revolution, since then has been a part of different NGOs in Slovakia. At the start of the century, he was working at the Slovak embassy in the USA when Slovakia was attempting to join NATO. Recently he was the Plenipotentiary SR for the development of civil society. Currently he is the program dire…

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Filip Vagač on the history & current state of civil society in Slovakia (11.3.2025 16:00) 26:57

17d ago26:57

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Filip Vagač was a student leader during the Velvet revolution, since then has been a part of different NGOs in Slovakia. At the start of the century, he was working at the Slovak embassy in the USA when Slovakia was attempting to join NATO. Recently he was the Plenipotentiary SR for the development of civil society. Currently he is the program dire…

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How Do Workers Win? (w/ Eric Blanc) 46:49

17d ago46:49

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This episode originally aired on February 10, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Eric Blanc is the author of We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing Is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big, which covers the recent wave of unionization drives in America and summarizes the lessons we can learn from them. Eric shows th…

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A reuse centre in the heart of Trnava, plus all about "maturita," or high school exit exams (10.3.2025 16:00) 26:42

18d ago26:42

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This show is dedicated to a small reuse centre in the heart of Trnava called Baterkáreň. It is quite a strange name for what their actual purpose is -- find out why in an interview with its founders Simona Hlaváčová and Jana Reháková. Second part of the show is dedicated to an important milestone in the lives of all high schoolers in Slovakia. The …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.3.2025 16:00)

18d ago

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This show is dedicated to a small reuse centre in the heart of Trnava called Baterkáreň. It is quite a strange name for what their actual purpose is -- find out why in an interview with its founders Simona Hlaváčová and Jana Reháková. Second part of the show is dedicated to an important milestone in the lives of all high schoolers in Slovakia. The …

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The White House Press Pass Hunger Games 38:23

18d ago38:23

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige dives into the most bizarre and significant stories from the past two weeks, including Elon Musk's controversial email to government employees, the White House's manipulation of press access, and the chaotic dynamics among popular MAGA influencers. The episode also covers Trump's tumultuous meeti…

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S9 Ep30: Mission Iran: Behind the Scenes of Operation Eagle Claw with James Stejskal 41:19

18d ago41:19

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Guest host and spy thriller writer Stephen England sits down with James Stejskal, a former US Army Special Forces soldier, CIA officer, historian, and author. They discuss Stejskal’s journey from special operations and intelligence work to writing both fiction and nonfiction. The conversation focuses on Mission Iran, his latest book, which uncovers…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.3.2025 16:00)

19d ago

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Our regular Sunday show where Ben reads letters from listeners and plays some of the best Slovak music around

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Week in Slovakia No. 10 (8.3.2025 16:00) 26:58

20d ago26:58

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A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.Kirjoittanut STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.3.2025 16:00)

20d ago

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A recap of the biggest stories of the past week and some of our best reports from the past week.

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How Do We Fight Climate Denial? (w/ Dr. Genevieve Guenther) 44:19

20d ago44:19

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This episode originally aired on February 6, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Dr. Genevieve Guenther, the founding director of End Climate Silence, thinks a lot about one of the most important questions of our time: How we can combat climate change denial and actually bring about the transformations to our energy systems …

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