הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-Current Affairs (2024)

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Recap of the past week. (22.11.2024 16:00) 27:50

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Ben Pascoe recaps the past week and looks ahead to what is happening around Slovakia. This week we prepare for winter by dicussing Christmas markets and skiing.על ידי STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.11.2024 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe recaps the past week and looks ahead to what is happening around Slovakia. This week we prepare for winter by dicussing Christmas markets and skiing.

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1,000 Vicars Say "No" to Assisted Suicide 28:49

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Nearly 1,000 clergy from the Church of England have signed an open letter opposing the legalisation of assisted suicide in the UK. Jamie Franklin sits down with its author and principal signatory Fr Richard Bastable to talk about the moral objections to assisted suicide, concerns about its acceptance, and hopeful alternative paths that our society …

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Are We Heading into the Era of "Disaster Nationalism"? (w/ Richard Seymour) 44:31

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This episode originally aired on October 29, 2024. Get new podcasts early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairsRight! Richard Seymour is one of the most learned and provocative leftist writers in the world. He has written books on subjects ranging from social media (The Twittering Machine) to British Labour politics (Corbyn: The Strange Rebirth of Radical …

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Idiocracy 1:03:50

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In this post-US election episode, Clare Coombe and Masha Yakovleva are talking about the 2006 Mike Judge comedy film, Idiocracy, called by some 'a documentary' and others (ie. Masha) 'the worst film I've ever seen'. This film imagines a future in which intelligence has been bred out of the human race, with chaotic social and political consequences.…

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Starmer vs. Farmers 1:19:36

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Church of England revs with a difference Daniel French and Jamie Franklin sit down for a special livestream catch-up, featuring live coverage of the London farmer's protest, and further reaction to the Justin Welby resignation and the Trump election victory. Plus your comments, questions, and the email of the week. Enjoy! Please Support! Support us…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.11.2024 16:00)

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In this Thursdays show, we will dive into discussions with publishing house Matica slovenská as they reveal the behind-the-scenes of their work and share their thoughts on participating in the prestigious Bibliotéka book fair. We’ll uncover what drives them to attend, their expectations and ambitions tied to the event, and how such gatherings influ…

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Bibliotéka book fair: Challenges and successes within the publishing industry (21.11.2024 16:00) 27:11

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In this Thursdays show, we will dive into discussions with publishing house Matica slovenská as they reveal the behind-the-scenes of their work and share their thoughts on participating in the prestigious Bibliotéka book fair. We’ll uncover what drives them to attend, their expectations and ambitions tied to the event, and how such gatherings influ…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.11.2024 16:00)

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In this episode of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you an interview with Aneta Bolvanová from Secondary Vocational School of Pedagogy and Social Sciences in Košice about education of Romani elementary and high school students. Next is Maroš Brojo, the executive director of the Slovak Game Developers Association, about Slovak video game indus…

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Education of Romani elementary and high school students. Slovak video game industry. (20.11.2024 16:00) 25:52

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In this episode of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you an interview with Aneta Bolvanová from Secondary Vocational School of Pedagogy and Social Sciences in Košice about education of Romani elementary and high school students. Next is Maroš Brojo, the executive director of the Slovak Game Developers Association, about Slovak video game indus…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.11.2024 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe talks with best selling Slovak author Jozef Banas, about the Slovak book market and about his series of inspirational books about Slovak heroes from the past. This time we discuss Aurel Stodola and Milan Rastislav Stefanik.

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Jozef Banas about the Slovak book market and his series of inspirational books about Slovak heroes. (19.11.2024 16:00) 34:05

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Ben Pascoe talks with best selling Slovak author Jozef Banas, about the Slovak book market and about his series of inspirational books about Slovak heroes from the past. This time we discuss Aurel Stodola and Milan Rastislav Stefanik.על ידי STVR

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Voguing and ballroom culture in Slovakia discussed by Monika Prikkelová. (18.11.2024 16:00) 5:42

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In this Monday show, Patka is going to talk to Monika Prikkelová, dance teacher at Mondance dance school but most importantly, she is the pioneer of dance style called voguing and ballroom culture in Slovakia.על ידי STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.11.2024 16:00)

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In this Monday show, Patka is going to talk to Monika Prikkelová, dance teacher at Mondance dance school but most importantly, she is the pioneer of dance style called voguing and ballroom culture in Slovakia.

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.11.2024 16:00)

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Sunday Music Selection: Velvet Revolution

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.11.2024 16:00)

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News overview, Women in Science Pt. 2 with Michaela Musilová, Slovak astrobiologist and marsonaut, and commemoration of the student march from the 16th of November1989.

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35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution: Boris Zala from VPN and student leaders Boris Ondreicka and Peter Chowanec. (15.11.2024 16:00) 35:45

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In honour of the 35th anniversary of the velvet revolution Ben Pascoe talks with some of those who were involved. Boris Zala from VPN and student leaders Boris Ondreicka and Peter Chowanec talk about what it was really like and what their strongest memories are after 35 years.על ידי STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.11.2024 16:00)

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In honour of the 35th anniversary of the velvet revolution Ben Pascoe talks with some of those who were involved. Boris Zala from VPN and student leaders Boris Ondreicka and Peter Chowanec talk about what it was really like and what their strongest memories are after 35 years.

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All's Well That Ends Welby 1:22:26

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Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sat down for a special livestream reaction episode to the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby over his personal catastrophic safeguarding failures. We review the events leading up to the resignation, assess Justin's legacy, and look forward to who might sit …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.11.2024 16:00)

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Interview: Marek Šulík, the filmmaker behind the film Ms President about the presidential mandate of the first female Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová. Martin Bednárik asks the director what was the making of the film like, what secrets about the presidential mandate of Zuzana Čaputová will the audience learn, and if Zuzana Čaputová liked the film …

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Marek Šulík, the filmmaker behind the film Ms President. (14.11.2024 16:00) 27:21

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Interview: Marek Šulík, the filmmaker behind the film Ms President about the presidential mandate of the first female Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová. Martin Bednárik asks the director what was the making of the film like, what secrets about the presidential mandate of Zuzana Čaputová will the audience learn, and if Zuzana Čaputová liked the film …

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Understanding the challenges faced by natural landscapes with Slovak ecologists. (13.11.2024 16:00) 36:32

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According to the 2022 WWF Living Planet Report, wildlife populations have declined by an average of 69% over the past 50 years. This species loss affects not only animals but also plants, fungi, and microbes—the fundamental building blocks of any ecosystem. In Slovakia, where forests cover over 40 percent of the landscape, biodiversity within these…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.11.2024 16:00)

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According to the 2022 WWF Living Planet Report, wildlife populations have declined by an average of 69% over the past 50 years. This species loss affects not only animals but also plants, fungi, and microbes—the fundamental building blocks of any ecosystem. In Slovakia, where forests cover over 40 percent of the landscape, biodiversity within these…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.11.2024 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe talks with Alan Henderson, Illah van Oijen, Tomas Estok and Guillaume De Canck all of whom organize cultural events in Slovakia in the English language, or at least English friendly. We will find out what they do, what advice they have for others looking to organize events here as well as what they are planning.…

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Organisation of cultural events in Slovakia in the English language. (12.11.2024 16:00) 27:26

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Ben Pascoe talks with Alan Henderson, Illah van Oijen, Tomas Estok and Guillaume De Canck all of whom organize cultural events in Slovakia in the English language, or at least English friendly. We will find out what they do, what advice they have for others looking to organize events here as well as what they are planning.…

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Why The Electoral College Is Worthless (w/ Carolyn Dupont) 36:27

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This episode originally aired on October 22, 2024. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Carolyn Dupont, a professor of history at Eastern Kentucky University, is one of the country's leading experts on the Electoral College. She is the author of the book Distorting Democracy The Forgotten History of the Electoral College—and Why It…

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Nuclear power in the context of new technologies, education and climate change. (11.11.2024 16:00) 22:57

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In this show, we will discuss the Slovak public’s perspective on nuclear power in connection with new technologies, education and climate change.על ידי STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.11.2024 16:00)

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In this show, we will discuss the Slovak public’s perspective on nuclear power in connection with new technologies, education and climate change.

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.11.2024 16:00)

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Sunday Music Selection: Martin Name Day

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Week in Slovakia. (9.11.2024 16:00) 27:26

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What was the week like in Slovakia? News overview and picks of the week with Martin Bednárik. HEADLINES: Slovakia strengthens relations with China, agreeing on both economic and cultural cooperation, nomination of Slovak designate for the post of EU commissioner approved and Prime Minister lambasted for appearing on Russian television. Competition …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.11.2024 16:00)

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What was the week like in Slovakia? News overview and picks of the week with Martin Bednárik. HEADLINES: Slovakia strengthens relations with China, agreeing on both economic and cultural cooperation, nomination of Slovak designate for the post of EU commissioner approved and Prime Minister lambasted for appearing on Russian television. Competition …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.11.2024 16:00)

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Ben and Patka discuss the past week and look ahead to upcoming English friendly events around Slovakia. This week Jeremy joins with an interview with film maker Erik Balaz and Ben also talks with homeless theatre director Patrik Krebs.

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Ben and Patka discuss the past week. Jeremy joins with an interview with film maker Erik Balaz. (8.11.2024 16:00) 25:59

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Ben and Patka discuss the past week and look ahead to upcoming English friendly events around Slovakia. This week Jeremy joins with an interview with film maker Erik Balaz and Ben also talks with homeless theatre director Patrik Krebs.על ידי STVR

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Why America Perceives a "World of Enemies" (w/ Osamah Khalil) 48:06

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This episode originally aired on October 10, 2024. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Osamah Khalil of Syracuse University is the author of A World of Enemies: America’s Wars at Home and Abroad from Kennedy to Biden, a vital history of the wars of the last 50 years. Prof. Khalil shows how, from the Vietnam war to the present day,…

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The Trumpinator - Special Irreverend Livestream 1:57:23

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sat down for a special livestream reaction to Donald Trump's historic landslide election victory on the morning of Wednesday 6th November. He also gave his views on the recent UK budget and the election of Kemi Badenoch to leader of the Tory party and responded to viewer comments and questions.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.11.2024 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe talks with social anthropologist Juraj Buzalka about the election results and how history affects Slovakia today. (repeat)

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News (7.11.2024 16:00) 4:40

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Ben Pascoe talks with social anthropologist Juraj Buzalka about the election results and how history affects Slovakia today. (repeat)על ידי STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.11.2024 16:00)

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In the Wednesday edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you several interviews with professors, education experts, and other attendees of an international conference organized by the Centre for Languages and Cultures of National Minorities at Prešov University, titled Minority Languages and Education in Slovakia: History, Current Status,…

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Importance of education in students' mother tongues discussed with experts. (6.11.2024 16:00) 27:03

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In the Wednesday edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we bring you several interviews with professors, education experts, and other attendees of an international conference organized by the Centre for Languages and Cultures of National Minorities at Prešov University, titled Minority Languages and Education in Slovakia: History, Current Status,…

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Why the Fraudulent "Broken Windows" Theory of Policing Refuses to Die 46:18

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This episode originally aired on October 2, 2024. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Recently, New York Times columnist Pamela Paul made an argument for aggressively policing subway fare evasion. To explain why a major new crackdown is necessary, she cited "broken windows theory," which she said that progressives refuse to admit …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.11.2024 16:00)

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The State of Slovakia Today. Ben Pascoe sits down with political scientist and former presidential advisor on foreign affairs, Jana Kozbova. They discuss Slovakia’s foreign policy, the difference between head of state and foreign minister and how the future looks for Slovak foreign policy.

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The State of Slovakia Today: Jana Kozbova. (5.11.2024 16:00) 25:29

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The State of Slovakia Today. Ben Pascoe sits down with political scientist and former presidential advisor on foreign affairs, Jana Kozbova. They discuss Slovakia’s foreign policy, the difference between head of state and foreign minister and how the future looks for Slovak foreign policy.על ידי STVR

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What The U.S. Did To Haiti (w/ Jonathan Katz) 35:18

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This episode originally aired on September 26, 2024. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Donald Trump and J.D. Vance have recently been pushing vicious racist fake news about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, claiming they are stealing and eating people's pets and destroying the town. But why are there Haitian immigrants in…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.11.2024 16:00)

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In this show, Patka is going to talk about one of the less discussed issues in Slovakia, the pay gaps between men and women in Slovakia, connecting it to a global initiative Equal Pay Day.

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Equal Pay Day: Pay gap between men and women in Slovakia discussed. (4.11.2024 16:00) 25:11

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In this show, Patka is going to talk about one of the less discussed issues in Slovakia, the pay gaps between men and women in Slovakia, connecting it to a global initiative Equal Pay Day.על ידי STVR

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