Bedste Current Affairs-podcasts (2025)

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.3.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe talks with human rights activist and vice chair of the antena network of independent culture institutions, Laco Oravec about the situation NGOs and independent institutions are facing in Slovakia today.

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NGOs and independent institutions in Slovakia today (4.3.2025 16:00) 27:26

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Ben Pascoe talks with human rights activist and vice chair of the antena network of independent culture institutions Laco Oravec about the situation NGOs and independent institutions are facing in Slovakia today.Af STVR

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Wicked 1:11:40

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Masha and Clare are back with Dystopian Fiction Has Been Moved to Current Affairs, and our new season kicks off with an episode on Wicked, specifically the 2024 film, with reference to the current political situation in the USA and UK. In this episode, we discuss the eradication of the Animals as a metaphor for marginalized peoples. We explore the …

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Dating Across Party Lines w/ Political Psych With Abby 51:01

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In today’s polarized world, dating across party lines can feel more impossible than ever. But has it always been this way? In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige and Abby dive into the challenges, contradictions, and surprising dynamics of political differences in relationships. We explore how ideology shapes attraction, how people na…

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The Grotesque World of the Super-Rich (w/ Rob Larson) 49:14

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This episode originally aired on February 3, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Rob Larson is Current Affairs' In-House Economist. He is also the author of Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do with Their Money, and Why You Should Hate Them Even More. Rob covers the grotesque contrast …

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S9 Ep27: Espresso Martini | Trump’s FBI Shake-Up, China’s Military Buildup, and James Bond’s Future 1:29:54

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Chris and Matt discuss Dan Bongino’s appointment as FBI deputy director, signaling a dramatic shift in federal law enforcement and raising alarms about political loyalty over experience while Trump’s broader FBI purge faces internal resistance. Meanwhile, as the war in Ukraine enters its third year, polling challenges assumptions about the Global S…

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Faith and Fertility 1:25:33

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The three Church of England revs with a difference are back to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time: Trump's recent IVF order Proposed change to assisted suicide law extending eligibility to twelve months from six Did anything interesting happen at General Synod? Our next pick for Archbishop of Canterbury And the mysterious …

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Storytelling on stolen land: Indigenous eyes on Canadian politics, Pt 2 (ep 359) 49:38

10d ago49:38

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On this episode: the back half of the all-Indigenous panel MI host/producer Rick Harp moderated at “Reimagining Political Journalism: Perils, Possibilities & What Comes Next”—convened last November by Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication in Ottawa—in which the audience joins in with their thoughts and questions for our all-s…

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Here’s How 178 – All Changed Utterly 58:07

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Daniel Mulhall is a consultant with DLA Piper law firm and, prior to that, he was ambassador of Ireland to Malaysia, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States. ***** I want to talk about a couple of fellas that I’m really not so sure of. It’s hard to overstate how disappointing the last century […]…

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Growing poverty in Slovakia (3.3.2025 16:00) 6:28

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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 (3.3.2025 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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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.3.2025 16:00)

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Listeners tribune. Competition: Mysterious Slovakia Pt. 2. Slovak music.

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Week in Slovakia No. 9 (1.3.2025 16:00) 27:39

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

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.3.2025 16:00)

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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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Singer Gigi Ann Green in a conversation with her father, Hugo Green (28.2.2025 16:00) 28:31

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Once again, Gigi Ann Green, a singer from southern Slovakia, winner of the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest in conversation with her father, Hugo Green.Af STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (28.2.2025 16:00)

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Once again, Gigi Ann Green, a singer from southern Slovakia, winner of the 2022 UK Songwriting Contest in conversation with her father, Hugo Green.

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International Day of Rare Diseases: Belasý motýľ organisation; Who was that: Ján Mathé (27.2.2025 16:00) 21:11

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28.2. marks the International Day of Rare Diseases. On this occasion, we talked with Andrea Madunova, social counsellor and chairwoman of the organization Belasý motýľ and Jozef Blažek, coordinator of the Agency of Personal Assistance and Public Collection Belasý motýľ. Who was that? This time, let's travel to the streets of Košice to see the sculp…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (27.2.2025 16:00)

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28.2. marks the International Day of Rare Diseases. On this occasion, we talked with Andrea Madunova, social counsellor and chairwoman of the organization Belasý motýľ and Jozef Blažek, coordinator of the Agency of Personal Assistance and Public Collection Belasý motýľ. Who was that? This time, let's travel to the streets of Košice to see the sculp…

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Debunking Pseudo-Archaeology (and Why Atlantis Isn't Real) w/ Flint Dibble 52:36

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This episode originally aired on February 1, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Today we are joined by Flint Dibble, who last year attempted the ambitious task of explaining science and critical thinking to Joe Rogan. Rogan has been a promoter of the pseudo-archaeology of a man named Graham Hancock, who argues that mainstre…

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S9 Ep26: Dr. Taras Kuzio on Ukraine & Trump Peace Negotiations 1:02:36

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In this conversation, Dr. Taras Kuzio provides an in-depth analysis of the ongoing war in Ukraine, discussing the current military status, the technological innovations being utilized by Ukraine, and the geopolitical implications of the conflict. He emphasizes the challenges faced by the Russian military and the evolving dynamics of international s…

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's visit to Slovakia, plus an interview with student & radio amateur Matúš Nemec (26.2.2025 16:00) 30:23

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On the 20th of February 2025, NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte travelled to Slovakia on Thursday for meetings with President Peter Pellegrini as well as other Slovak ministers. Next up is an interview with Matúš Nemec, a student at the University of Prešov in eastern Slovakia and a radio amateur, who made history by successfully establishing a ra…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (26.2.2025 16:00)

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On the 20th of February 2025, NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte travelled to Slovakia on Thursday for meetings with President Peter Pellegrini as well as other Slovak ministers. Next up is an interview with Matúš Nemec, a student at the University of Prešov in eastern Slovakia and a radio amateur, who made history by successfully establishing a ra…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (25.2.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe talks with Martin Poliačik and Mirek Toda about their experiences visiting Ukraine and what life is like there. They also discuss the challenges that will be faced in achieving peace and afterwards and how Slovakia and Slovaks have shown and continue to show solidarity with their neighbors .…

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Life in Ukraine, Slovak solidarity with Ukraine, and the challenges that will be faced in achieving peace (25.2.2025 16:00) 40:39

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Ben Pascoe talks with Martin Poliačik and Mirek Toda about their experiences visiting Ukraine and what life is like there. They also discuss the challenges that will be faced in achieving peace and afterwards and how Slovakia and Slovaks have shown and continue to show solidarity with their neighbors .…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (24.2.2025 16:00)

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January is generally the coldest month of the year, which makes for the best conditions for "otužilci", or in English, people who like to practice cold-water immersion. We asked wellbeing coach Michal Páleník and professional in cold-water immersion Vladimír Pauco from Zdravé otužovanie organization about how to practice this activity safely and wh…

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The practice, benefits, & risks of cold-water immersion (24.2.2025 16:00) 21:53

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January is generally the coldest month of the year, which makes for the best conditions for "otužilci", or in English, people who like to practice cold-water immersion. We asked wellbeing coach Michal Páleník and professional in cold-water immersion Vladimír Pauco from Zdravé otužovanie organization about how to practice this activity safely and wh…

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S9 Ep25: David Neiwert on Authoritarianism, Trump, Jan 6, and Antifa 1:16:15

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In this episode of Secrets and Spies, David Neiwert discussed his reporting on right-wing extremism, focusing on the MAGA movement's authoritarian tendencies, online influence, and the role of masculinity. He analysed the January 6th insurrection as a result of Trump-fueled extremism and warned about the potential for further political violence, sp…

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40 Acres, a Mule And a Coup 34:46

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**literally 2 hours after I recorded this, Gov. Kathy Hochul came out saying she would not be dismissing Eric Adams so please take that section with a grain of salt** Everyone be quiet, Elon Musk's kid told Trump to shut his mouth. In this episode, Paige discusses the last two weeks in the news. The conversation covers a range of topics including T…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (23.2.2025 16:00)

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Question of the week: Who is a top journalist in your country and why is he/she known professionally? Beata Balogova, editor-in-chief of the daily SME, talks about the situation of investigative journalists 7 years after the murder of Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova. The choice of music reflects the reaction of artists to the murder co…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (22.2.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe reviews the biggest events of the past week and plays some of the best parts of the past week's shows.

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Week in Slovakia No. 8 (22.2.2025 16:00) 27:31

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Ben Pascoe reviews the biggest events of the past week and plays some of the best parts of the past week's shows.Af STVR

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Medicare For All Is Still The Solution! 52:59

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This episode originally aired on January 15, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/currentaffairs! We are joined today by Dr. Adam Gaffney, the former head of Physicians For a National Health Program, an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, and the author of the book To Heal Humankind: The Right to Health in History. Adam is one of …

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S9 Ep24: Espresso Martini | The GRU’s New Black Ops Unit, Russian Hybrid Warfare in Britain, and Listener Questions 1:35:26

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Russia’s latest covert warfare escalations take center stage in this week’s Espresso Martini. Chris and Matt unpack the emergence of the GRU’s Department of Special Tasks, a new clandestine unit coordinating assassinations, sabotage, and hybrid warfare operations against the West. They also break down an alarming report on a Russia-linked Telegram …

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7 years since the murders of Jan Kuciak & Martina Kusnirova, plus "Mysterious Slovakia" (21.2.2025 16:00) 27:51

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21 February marks seven years since the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée, archaeologist Martina Kusnirova. We recall what happened and list some of the most important consequences, i.e. adoption of European Media Freedom Act. In the next part of the show, once again the first round of the RSI competition series for the …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (21.2.2025 16:00)

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21 February marks seven years since the murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée, archaeologist Martina Kusnirova. We recall what happened and list some of the most important consequences, i.e. adoption of European Media Freedom Act. In the next part of the show, once again the first round of the RSI competition series for the …

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JD Vance Slams Euro-Fascists 2:03:47

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin pulls no punches as he analyses JD Vance's excoriating speech to a group of European leaders at a security summit in Munich. In a reversal of expectation, Vance claimed that the greatest threat to European security was not Russia but was the internal degradation of European society itself. He a…

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Teaching mathematics in Slovakia, plus new trends in waste processing (20.2.2025 16:00) 24:46

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How is mathematics taught in Slovakia? And how to teach it in a way that entertains and inspires children? Mathematician Zbynek Kubáček reveals. Dušan Polačik, a representative of WAMA, talks about new trends in waste processing. Finally, a new episode of the Who was that series reveals who Janko Alexy was.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (20.2.2025 16:00)

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How is mathematics taught in Slovakia? And how to teach it in a way that entertains and inspires children? Mathematician Zbynek Kubáček reveals. Dušan Polačik, a representative of WAMA, talks about new trends in waste processing. Finally, a new episode of the Who was that series reveals who Janko Alexy was.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (19.2.2025 16:00)

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Integration is one of the most important yet complex aspects of migration worldwide. Many migrants find themselves on the fringes of the majority culture, struggling to establish their place in society. However, a rare few not only adapt but thrive—actively shaping their new communities and promoting their adopted homes. Our guest in this episode i…

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A conversation with @slovakambassador Zulf Hyatt Khan (19.2.2025 16:00) 42:07

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Integration is one of the most important yet complex aspects of migration worldwide. Many migrants find themselves on the fringes of the majority culture, struggling to establish their place in society. However, a rare few not only adapt but thrive—actively shaping their new communities and promoting their adopted homes. Our guest in this episode i…

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2025 Tatra Bank Foundation Art Awards (18.2.2025 16:00) 27:00

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Ben Pascoe visits the gala presentation of this year's Tatra Bank Foundation Art Awards. For the 29th year the Tatra Bank foundation awards achievments in audiovisual creation, literature, design, music, theatre and fine arts. Ben Pascoe talks with jury members, organizers and artists about the state of the arts in Slovakia today.…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (18.2.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe visits the gala presentation of this year's Tatra Bank Foundation Art Awards. For the 29th year the Tatra Bank foundation awards achievments in audiovisual creation, literature, design, music, theatre and fine arts. Ben Pascoe talks with jury members, organizers and artists about the state of the arts in Slovakia today.…

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The potential threats of importing radioactive waste from abroad (17.2.2025 16:00) 20:45

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Slovakia is once again allowed to import radioactive waste from abroad. The Parliament has lifted the ban on the import of this waste, which was introduced in 2021. We are going to talk about what are the the potential threats and what does it mean for Slovakia’s environment and public health with nuclear physicist and director of the organization …

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (17.2.2025 16:00)

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Slovakia is once again allowed to import radioactive waste from abroad. The Parliament has lifted the ban on the import of this waste, which was introduced in 2021. We are going to talk about what are the the potential threats and what does it mean for Slovakia’s environment and public health with nuclear physicist and director of the organization …

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Are We Really Talking About Politics? w/ Rafael Holmberg 46:50

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In this conversation, Paige and Rafael Holmberg take a philosophical lens to the complexities of the political landscape surrounding Donald Trump. They explore the evolution of Trump’s persona from a farcical figure to a serious political player, the implications of populism in contemporary politics, and the paradoxes within Trump’s support base. T…

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