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S1E24 #24: Slovak-U.S. Relations on the Eve of the 250th Anniversary of the United States (ft. Jan Surotchak)
In this episode, Pavol Demeš speaks with Jan Surotchak, former President and current board member of the Friends of Slovakia, about the evolution of Slovak–U.S. relations on the eve of the 250th…
S1E23 #23: The Alpine Ski Legend (ft. Pavel Šťastný)
Czech by mother, Slovak by farther, and alpine ski legend by Americans and Canadians - Pavel Šťastný (79). A world class skiing coach from the Czech Republic who was, a couple of weeks ago,…
S1E22 #22: The Pontis Foundation and the Imapct Summit (ft. Martina Kolesárová)
In this episode, host Pavol Demeš welcomes Martina Kolesárová, Executive Director of the internationally respected Pontis Foundation, to discuss the role of civil society in Slovakia and the…
S1E21 #21: Czech Museum of Glass and Jewelry in Jablonec nad Nisou (ft. Petr Nový)
This is our almost last podcast from Prague of the year, the last just before Christmas, so the guest will be very special, connected to the Czech holidays, Christmas ornaments and jewelry, art,…
S1E20 #20: 36th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution and its Meaning for Slovakia Today (ft. Dr. Oľga Gyárfášová)
This episode of Voices from the Homelands features sociologist Dr. Oľga Gyárfášová, who reflects on the 36th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution and its meaning for Slovakia today. We discuss why…
S1E19 #19: The State of Czech Society, Media, and Academia (ft. Jan Bumba)
In this podcast Voices from the Homelands from Prague (in cooperation with Radio Prague International) Miroslav Konvalina talks to a former journalist and spokesperson of the Charles University Jan…
S1E18 #18: The Fourth Slovak Global Network Summit (ft. Adrian Vyćítal)
In this episode, Pavol Demeš welcomes Adrian Vyćítal — a successful entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, and innovation. As co-founder and Chairman of…
S1E17 #17: The Recent General Elections in the Czech Republic (ft. Petr Dudek)
Voices from the Homelands are focusing now on the results of the general elections in the Czech Republic. Our guest at the Radio Prague International studio is a journalist: Commentator of the Czech…
S1E16 #16: On the Recent Parliamentary Elections in Czechia from Slovakia (ft. Peter Weiss)
In this episode, Pavol Demeš speaks with Peter Weiss — a prominent Slovak former member of Parliament and former Slovak Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Their conversation explores the recent…
S1E15 #15: Czech Republic before the Upcoming General Elections (ft. Petr Šimùnek)
Mirek Konvalina speaks with Petr Šimùnek, respected Czech journalist, former editor in chief of the world best business magazine Forbes (Czech Edition), about the state of the Czech Republic before…
S1E14 #14: Exploring Religion's Place in Today's Turbulent World (ft. Ján Figel')
Pavol Demeš speaks with Ján Figel' — Slovakia’s former Chief Negotiator for EU accession, the country’s first European Commissioner, and recognized expert in the interfaith dialogue. Their…
S1E13 #13: Building Connection Through the Czech Language (ft. Dr. Ivana Bozděchová)
Mirek Konvalina speaks with Czech linguist Ivana Bozděchová, associate professor from the Institute of Czech Language and Communication Theory, Faculty of Arts at Charles University, Prague. They…
S1E12 #12: Slovak PRO Accelerates its Activities in America (ft. Gabriela Zahoranska)
In this podcast, within the NCSML Voices from the Homelands series, Pavol Demeš interviews Gabriela Zahoranska, executive Director of the Slovak PRO, large and very successful community-based…
S1E11 #11: Czech Classical Music Remains a Big Theme Both in the Czech Republic and Abroad (ft. Dr. Aleš Bøezina)
Mirek Konvalina speaks with musicologist and Director of the Bohuslav Martinù Institute, Dr. Aleš Bøezina, who is currently finishing preparations for a major festival of the Czech composer Bohuslav…
S1E10 #10: Remarks on the recent GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, et al.
Miroslav Wlachovský is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic, an ambassador, and now is a distinguished fellow at the well-known GLOBSEC international think tank. Host Pavol…
S1E9 #9: The Czech Star at the Metropolitan Opera in New York
Miroslav Konvalina talks from Prague with popular Czech bass-baritone Adam Plachetka, currently the most successful Czech opera singer who is performing at the Metropolitan Opera and who has had more…
S1E8 #8: Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine Speaks on Present Day Topics
In this episode, Katarína Mathernová, Ambassador of the European Union to Ukraine, who was born in Bratislava before studying and working for several years in the United States, shares information on…
S1E7 #7: Ivan Puš, Palacky University Olomouc Historian, Speaks About 80 Years Since the Liberation of Czechoslovakia
After the freedom celebrations in Pilsen, which were bigger than ever, there is time to reflect on the 80 years since its liberation by US troops. Ivan Puš, Assistant Professor at the Department of…
S1E6 #6: Father Ben on Priesthood in Slovakia & the United States + the Legacy of Pope Francis
Pavol Demes interviews Benjamin Kosnáč, the Slovak catholic priest with rich experience in pastoral work not only in Slovakia but also abroad, including many years spent in the United States of…
S1E5 #5: Former Czech Ambassador to US and Russia Petr Kolář on Ukraine, NATO, and Czech Security
Host Miroslav Konvalina speaks with Petr Kolář, advisor to President Pavel and former Czech ambassador to the US and Russia, to gauge his overall sense of what went wrong with EU-Russia relations,…
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Voices from the Homelands has published 24 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Government, News.
Voices from the Homelands is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 36m.
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