Cele mai bune Current Affairs podcast-uri (2025)

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The Epstein Case Reveals the Fraud of Trumpism 12:26

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MAGA followers say they want to expose powerful, predatory billionaire elites. But Donald Trump is the exact person who should be their enemy. 🏝️ Read the article: https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/the-epstein-case-reveals-the-fraud-of-trumpism 🦩SUBSCRIBE TO CURRENT AFFAIRS MAGAZINE: https://www.currentaffairs.org/membership 🦩 PATREON: https://ww…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (16.7.2025 16:00)

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In this edition of the Slovakia Today programme, we continue with the interview with professor Julieta Rotaru, a contract lecturer of Romani and Sanskrit at the National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations (INALCO) in Paris, who attended the annual conference Aktuálny stav rómskych štúdií (Current State of Romani Studies) organised by…

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The Friends of Slovakia organization and how American Slovaks see Slovakia today (15.7.2025 16:00) 6:05

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Ben Pascoe sat down with Slovak-Americans Thomas Skladony, Katarina Skladony and Jan Surotchak to discuss how American Slovaks see Slovakia today. We also discussed the Friends of SLovakia organization, of which Thomas and Jan are board members, what it does and how it brings Slovaks and Americans together.…

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The Big Beautiful Backslide 30:02

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In this episode of Current Affairs Unfiltered, Paige discusses a range of topics including the devastating floods in Texas and the tragedy at Camp Mystic, the complexities of US-Iran relations and military actions, the implications of the recent One Big Beautiful Bill, significant Supreme Court decisions affecting federal workforce policies, and co…

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Pantheon 1:03:10

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This episode of Dystopian Fiction Has Been Moved to Current Affairs is discussing the Netflix animated sci-fi series Pantheon. This fantastic and somewhat neglected show is well worth a watch, with its fascinating exploration of Uploaded Intelligence, in which human brains are transferred to the Cloud as digital data. In our analysis, we consider t…

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S9 Ep59: The Mission: The CIA in the 21st Century with Tim Weiner 1:02:57

5d ago1:02:57

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tim Weiner joins Matt to discuss The Mission, his new history of the CIA in the 21st century. They explore the agency’s quiet successes and moral failings, from dismantling the AQ Khan network to abetting torture and losing its way in Iraq. Weiner recounts how the CIA reoriented after the 2016 Russian election inte…

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Lily Allen and Abortion, Welby and Gay Marriage, and Employment Benefits for Early Miscarriages 52:03

6d ago52:03

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Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the biggest stories in church and state. This time: Lily Allen jokes that she can't remember how many abortions she's had. Justin Welby at the Cambridge Union says he was being "thick" about gay marriage. Government announces employment benefit for women w…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (15.7.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe sat down with Slovak-Americans Thomas Skladony, Katarina Skladony and Jan Surotchak to discuss how American Slovaks see Slovakia today. We also discussed the Friends of SLovakia organization, of which Thomas and Jan are board members, what it does and how it brings Slovaks and Americans together.…

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MAGA Doesn't Understand Anything About The Roman Empire (w/ Honor Cargill-Martin) 48:04

2d ago48:04

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Honor Cargill-Martin, a historian of the ancient world, discusses how myths about the Roman empire originated and continue to warp our political discourse. 🏛️ Honor's Substack: https://allancienthistory.substack.com/ 🏛️ Honor's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqRIbS3NQ4ksTUrMiaMVQ-Q 🏛️ Interview Transcript: https://www.currentaffairs.org/…

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Mysterious Slovakia Part 6: Banská Štiavnica (14.7.2025 16:00) 24:58

2d ago24:58

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In today’s episode of Slovakia Today we head to the historic mining town of Banská Štiavnica for the sixth round of our Mysterious Slovakia competition, exploring its underground tunnels, cultural treasures, and poetic legacy. Then, we celebrate a small milestone — the 10th episode of Slovak Sound Check — with reflections, recaps, and a look at how…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (14.7.2025 16:00)

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In today’s episode of Slovakia Today we head to the historic mining town of Banská Štiavnica for the sixth round of our Mysterious Slovakia competition, exploring its underground tunnels, cultural treasures, and poetic legacy. Then, we celebrate a small milestone — the 10th episode of Slovak Sound Check — with reflections, recaps, and a look at how…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (13.7.2025 16:00)

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In our regular series, we explore the twin cities of Senec, Slovakia, and Milovice, Czechia. The regular QSL segment sends greetings to our shortwave listeners, while the music segment highlights big Slovak names featured in the Pohoda 2025 lineup.

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Week in Slovakia No. 27 (12.7.2025 16:00) 27:25

4d ago27:25

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We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.De către STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (12.7.2025 16:00)

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We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (11.7.2025 16:00)

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In an interview marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the International Visegrad Fund, its Deputy Executive Director, Maja Wawrzyk, discusses the importance of fostering mutual cooperation within the Central European region. The Culture Tips section highlights Slovak cultural events in Český Krumlov, Cedar Rapids, as well as in Trnav…

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The International Visegrad Fund turns 25 (11.7.2025 16:00) 23:52

5d ago23:52

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In an interview marking the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the International Visegrad Fund, its Deputy Executive Director, Maja Wawrzyk, discusses the importance of fostering mutual cooperation within the Central European region. The Culture Tips section highlights Slovak cultural events in Český Krumlov, Cedar Rapids, as well as in Trnav…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (10.7.2025 16:00)

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In the first part of the program, our new colleague Gigi Ann Green discusses AI with Professor Peter Drotár from the Technical University in Košice and Project Manager Viera Bordoy from the Slovak University of Technology. They share insights into the European Summer School on Artificial Intelligence, the state and potential of the AI industry in S…

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The AI industry in Slovakia and Europe, plus a new "Who Was That?" segment (10.7.2025 16:00) 22:43

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In the first part of the program, our new colleague Gigi Ann Green discusses AI with Professor Peter Drotár from the Technical University in Košice and Project Manager Viera Bordoy from the Slovak University of Technology. They share insights into the European Summer School on Artificial Intelligence, the state and potential of the AI industry in S…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (9.7.2025 16:00)

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As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk symbols to castles perched above deep valleys and trails leading into the rocky heights of the Tatras, the country is full of hidden gems. For those curious to explore beyond Slovakia's well…

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Country Roads: Trenčianske Teplice (9.7.2025 16:00) 19:17

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As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk symbols to castles perched above deep valleys and trails leading into the rocky heights of the Tatras, the country is full of hidden gems. For those curious to explore beyond Slovakia's well…

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S9 Ep58: Iran’s Nuclear Future and Why Bombs Won’t Stop it with Joe Cirincione 47:04

8d ago47:04

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Matt is joined by nonproliferation expert Joe Cirincione to unpack what the recent US and Israeli strikes on Iran actually achieved—and what they didn’t. They discuss the extent of the damage to Iran’s nuclear program, why military action alone can’t stop a country from getting the bomb, and what a viable diplomatic path forward might look like. Jo…

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God is an Englishman: Special Interview with Bijan Omrani 1:28:22

8d ago1:28:22

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Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sat down to talk with scholar and author of God is an Englishman: Christianity and the Creation of England Bijan Omrani in a special live interview. In a wide-ranging conversation, topics covered included the following: English national identity and its interplay with the Church of England. The…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (8.7.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe brings more interviews from the recent Start With Children Summit. This episode we meet the Platforma Rodina which helps families with children with disabilities, the chief architects of Bratislava and Kosice, architect and author of a new book on how to improve Bratislava Juraj Benetin and Sam Balto introduces the bike bus concept.…

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A variety of interviews from Bratislava's recent Start With Children Summit (8.7.2025 16:00) 6:08

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Ben Pascoe brings more interviews from the recent Start With Children Summit. This episode we meet the Platforma Rodina which helps families with children with disabilities, the chief architects of Bratislava and Kosice, architect and author of a new book on how to improve Bratislava Juraj Benetin and Sam Balto introduces the bike bus concept.…

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International Women in Diplomacy Day, plus Slovak Sound Check (7.7.2025 16:00) 24:38

9d ago24:38

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June 24 marked International Women in Diplomacy Day. To mark the occasion, a public discussion was held at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bratislava. In this follow-up, we bring you some highlights from that event and speak with both the host and guests about the importance of women’s representation in diplomacy and high-ranking position…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (7.7.2025 16:00)

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June 24 marked International Women in Diplomacy Day. To mark the occasion, a public discussion was held at the European Parliament Liaison Office in Bratislava. In this follow-up, we bring you some highlights from that event and speak with both the host and guests about the importance of women’s representation in diplomacy and high-ranking position…

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From The Front of The Classroom w/ Sam Smeaton, Public School Teacher and Host of ‘All The Things That Matter’ Podcast 56:14

10d ago56:14

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In this conversation, Paige and Sam discuss the multifaceted challenges facing public education today, particularly in the wake of COVID-19. They explore the struggles teachers face, including workload, compensation, and the need for support staff. The discussion also touches on the political pressures affecting education, the importance of communi…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (6.7.2025 16:00)

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This Sunday on RSI we reveal the winner of the fifth round of our Mysterious Slovakia competition and launch round six, dedicated to the historic mining town of Banská Štiavnica.Plus, in celebration of World Kiss Day, our music segment features a selection of Slovak songs all about kissing!

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (5.7.2025 16:00)

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Slovakia celebrates the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius annually on 5 July. On this occasion, Romana Grajcarová spoke with historian Matej Harvát not only about the two saints themselves, but also about the broader context of missionary work in the Middle Ages.

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July 5: The Feast Day of Saints Cyril and Methodius with historian Matej Harvát (5.7.2025 16:00) 20:11

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Slovakia celebrates the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius annually on 5 July. On this occasion, Romana Grajcarová spoke with historian Matej Harvát not only about the two saints themselves, but also about the broader context of missionary work in the Middle Ages.De către STVR

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S9 Ep57: Espresso Martini | NATO Navigates Trump, Presidential War Powers, and Ukraine Under Strain 1:13:45

12d ago1:13:45

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This week, Matt and Chris break down the recent NATO summit, where Trump’s presence loomed large—even as the alliance bent over backwards to avoid a blow-up. Matt argues that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s cringe-worthy text to Trump might’ve been politically shrewd, and the guys dive into Europe’s growing defense commitments, defense-industri…

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The UEFA U21 EURO Tournament in Bratislava, Saints Cyril & Methodius national holiday, plus Culture Tips (4.7.2025 16:00) 25:45

12d ago25:45

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The UEFA U21 EURO tournament concluded in Bratislava, with the coaches of the German and English teams praising the Slovak organisers at the press conference after their teams' final match. Before the public holiday, Martina took a walk through a forest full of memories of the Great Moravian era. Culture tips for English speakers in and beyond Slov…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (4.7.2025 16:00)

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The UEFA U21 EURO tournament concluded in Bratislava, with the coaches of the German and English teams praising the Slovak organisers at the press conference after their teams' final match. Before the public holiday, Martina took a walk through a forest full of memories of the Great Moravian era. Culture tips for English speakers in and beyond Slov…

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Madness at Glastonbury and Withholding Communion 1:13:06

13d ago1:13:06

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Church of England Revs with a difference Jamie Franklin, Thomas Pelham and Daniel French are back to talk about the biggest issues in church and state. This time: More on the Bishop of London's statement that women should not be criminalised for terminating their pregnancies at any point. Lib Dem MP denied Holy Communion by Roman Catholic priest Fr…

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The Ukrainian Institute in Slovakia, plus the feast day of Saints Cyril and Methodius (3.7.2025 16:00) 21:50

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Over the past three years, Ukraine has not only defended its sovereignty on the battlefield but also worked tirelessly to preserve and promote its cultural identity worldwide. One institution playing a crucial role in this effort is the Ukrainian Institute in Slovakia. Saints Cyril and Methodius are highly revered in Slovakia as national saints and…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (3.7.2025 16:00)

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Over the past three years, Ukraine has not only defended its sovereignty on the battlefield but also worked tirelessly to preserve and promote its cultural identity worldwide. One institution playing a crucial role in this effort is the Ukrainian Institute in Slovakia. Saints Cyril and Methodius are highly revered in Slovakia as national saints and…

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Why the United States Is Really Losing to China (w/ Kishore Mahbubani) 44:56

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Kishore Mahbubani is a renowned diplomat, scholar, and one of the most insightful analysts of global power dynamics. He served as Singapore’s Ambassador to the United Nations and as President of the UN Security Council, and is the author of books including "Has China Won?" and "Has the West Lost It?" Mahbubani joins Current Affairs to explain why t…

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S9 Ep56: The Iran Intel and Tulsi Gabbard’s Future as DNI with Shane Harris 49:32

14d ago49:32

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The U.S. just carried out its most significant strikes on Iran in 45 years. President Trump declared victory, but his intelligence agencies aren’t so sure. This week, Matt is joined by The Atlantic’s Shane Harris to unpack what we actually know about the strikes’ effectiveness, the fractured intel picture behind them, and how DNI Tulsi Gabbard has …

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"Against the Regime" from the Slovak Academy of Sciences, plus the annual conference "Current State of Romani Studies" (2.7.2025 16:00) 23:14

14d ago23:14

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In this edition of the Slovak Today programme, we bring you two interviews from the presentation of the new publication titled "Proti režimu" or "Against the Regime" by Patrícia Fogelová and Veronika Szegy-Gayer from the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Next is Julieta Rotaru, a researcher and a member of the Gypsy Lore Society, talking about the histor…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (2.7.2025 16:00)

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In this edition of the Slovak Today programme, we bring you two interviews from the presentation of the new publication titled "Proti režimu" or "Against the Regime" by Patrícia Fogelová and Veronika Szegy-Gayer from the Slovak Academy of Sciences. Next is Julieta Rotaru, a researcher and a member of the Gypsy Lore Society, talking about the histor…

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Discussing Canadian-Slovak relations with Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia, Karen Elizabeth Mollica (1.7.2025 16:00) 21:45

15d ago21:45

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Ben Pascoe meets Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia, Karen Elizabeth Mollica, to discuss Canada-Slovak relations as well as what it is like for a Canadian in Slovakia Today.De către STVR

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (1.7.2025 16:00)

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Ben Pascoe meets Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia, Karen Elizabeth Mollica, to discuss Canada-Slovak relations as well as what it is like for a Canadian in Slovakia Today.

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Young Slovak scientists and winners of Earth Prize 2025 discuss their innovative project PURA, plus Slovak Sound Check (30.6.2025 16:00) 24:25

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Anna Podmanická (19) and Tomáš Čermák (18) are two talented young scientists and global winners of the prestigious Earth Prize 2025. This week we delve into their innovative project PURA – a groundbreaking approach to water purification. The conversation explores the limitations of current purification methods, particularly the failure of the quate…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (30.6.2025 16:00)

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Anna Podmanická (19) and Tomáš Čermák (18) are two talented young scientists and global winners of the prestigious Earth Prize 2025. This week we delve into their innovative project PURA – a groundbreaking approach to water purification. The conversation explores the limitations of current purification methods, particularly the failure of the quate…

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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio (29.6.2025 16:00)

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This Sunday’s show says hi to our shortwave listeners, shares some great Slovak music, and opens another window to the world.

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Minority Report 1:04:15

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In this fortnight's episode of Dystopian Fiction Has Been Moved to Current Affairs, Clare and Masha are discussing the 2002 film Minority Report, with reference to the Philip K Dick short story on which it was based. We chose to return to this particular film in response to the recent news of the UK's (since renamed) 'Homicide Prediction Programme'…

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Week in Slovakia No. 26 (28.6.2025 16:00) 25:38

18d ago25:38

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We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.De către STVR

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