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- Broadcast in English - 05/16/2026
This episode is a news broadcast from Radio Prague International dated May 16, 2026.
- Czech Radio Plus conference to spotlight Ukraine’s future and Europe’s defence strategy, Who is turning 100 and still making children laugh? Meet Hurvínek, Prague Fringe at 25: Steve Gove and Angus Coull on turning an idea into a leading fringe festival
This episode covers the Czech Radio Plus conference discussing Ukraine's future and European defence, the 100th anniversary of the Hurvínek puppet, and the Prague Fringe Festival's 25 years, featuring insights from Steve Gove and Angus Cou…
- Daniel Žižka takes Eurovision stage with Crossroads, Popular Czech bedtime story character Maxipes Fík turns 50, Baba, Prague’s modernist plateau
The episode covers Daniel Žižka performing at Eurovision with Crossroads, the 50th anniversary of the Czech character Maxipes Fík, and an exploration of Prague's Baba modernist plateau, including its architecture, views, and European herit…
- Pundit on Sudetens "controversy", skull theft curse warning, Book World Prague head
The episode covers a pundit's perspective on the Sudeten German meeting controversy, a Catholic prelate's warning of a curse after a relic theft, and the chief of Book World Prague discussing the upcoming 2026 edition.
- Wolfgang Beltracchi exhibition, new app helping adapt to climate change, Šumperaky houses
The latest broadcast from Radio Prague International features an exhibition by art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi in Prague, a new application designed to help cities adapt to climate change, and a segment on the history of Šumperaky houses in…
- Slavia fan on shocking derby scenes, Czech-Italian Nico Moro sets off on another epic walk for a cause, Interview with Prague Spring artistic director Josef Třeštík
This episode features a Slavia fan discussing recent derby events, an interview with Nico Moro about his charity walk, and previews of the Prague Spring festival with mentions of Barbara Hannigan, Sir Simon Rattle, and Unsuk Chin.
- Broadcast in English - 05/10/2026
This episode is the 05/10/2026 broadcast of Radio Prague International, presented in English.
- Looking at Czechia's communist legacy
Kamil Nedvědický is interviewed about the challenges Czechia faces in dealing with its legacy from the Communist era.
- Fighting the Nazis with humour: wartime broadcasts by the legendary Voskovec and Werich
This episode covers wartime broadcasts by the Czech performers Voskovec and Werich. They utilized humour as a tool to oppose the Nazis during World War II.
- Sudeten German Congress in Brno stirs controversy, WWII paratroopers get linden tree memorial, Vojta Náprstek Reloaded exhibition
The episode discusses the Sudeten German Congress held in Brno, which has caused controversy. It also reports on a new linden tree memorial dedicated to World War II paratroopers and an exhibition titled Vojta Náprstek Reloaded.
- Tens of thousands rally in Prague in support of public media, Prague fossil discovery, British Ambassador Matt Field on Czechia, Ukraine and role of public media
An episode of Radio Prague International covers a large rally in Prague advocating for public media, a significant fossil discovery in Prague related to Earth's first mass extinction, and an interview with British Ambassador Matt Field abo…
- Prague Uprising remembered at Czech Radio, Anifilm at 25: myths, Japanese animation highlights, and Prince of Persia creator, Interview with linguist Julie Sedivy
The episode discusses the anniversary of the Prague Uprising, the 25th Anifilm festival with a focus on Japanese animation and the creator of Prince of Persia, and features linguist Julie Sedivy talking about her experience losing and rega…
- Firefighters hold line in Bohemian Switzerland as drought fuels fire risk across Czechia, Priceless Great Moravia finds displayed in Modrá Treasury, From Prague to Australia: the lost photographs of Jiří Viktor Daneš
Firefighters are working to contain a fire in Bohemian Switzerland due to drought, while an exhibition in the Modrá Treasury showcases artifacts from the Great Moravia period. The episode also touches on the story behind lost photographs o…
- Broadcast in English - 05/03/2026
This episode of Radio Prague International, titled 'Broadcast in English - 05/03/2026', was aired on March 5, 2026. The content is in English.
- Broadcast in English - 05/02/2026
This is the English broadcast from Radio Prague International for May 2, 2026.
- Blood in Bohemia: the dark story behind the murder of Saint Wenceslas
The podcast episode 'Blood in Bohemia: the dark story behind the murder of Saint Wenceslas' discusses the violent death of Saint Wenceslas and its significance to early Czech history. It is the first episode of a new Czechast series by Vít…
- News, Peter Sís stamp, drought threatening harvest, trip toTelč
This episode covers news, including a Peter Sís stamp commemorating an anniversary, concerns about drought impacting harvests, and a travel segment to Telč.
- News, kratom intoxications on the rise, Baroque Štiřín Chateau still unsold
This episode of Radio Prague International covers news, including a rise in kratom intoxications and the unsold Baroque Štiřín Chateau. It also includes an interview with an expert on extinct languages.
- United Islands festival in Prague, Ledecka reshuffles team, Štvanice Island in Prague
This episode covers the upcoming United Islands festival in Prague, Ester Ledecká's team reshuffle for the Crystal Globe, and features Štvanice Island in Prague. The content is indexed from public RSS feeds.
- Politicians clash over Czechia's defense spending shortfall, Czechia ranks high in Prosperity Index, but sociologist Daniel Prokop warns results can mislead, Klánovice Forest
This episode covers Czech political debates on defense spending shortfalls. It also touches on Czechia's high ranking in the Prosperity Index, with sociologist Daniel Prokop offering a cautionary note about interpreting the results. The Kl…
- Broadcast in English - 04/26/2026
This episode of Radio Prague International, broadcast on April 26, 2026, is presented in English.
- Alejandro Cruz: a Mexican expat’s journey in Prague
Alejandro Cruz, a Mexican expat living in Prague, shares his experiences with culture shock, identity, and adapting to Czech society in this conversation.
- “She remembered every word”: ex-ambassador recalls Queen Elizabeth II; The Přemyslids revisited at National Museum; Benjamin Souček on restoring homes and roots
This episode features a former ambassador's recollections of Queen Elizabeth II at a book launch, a look at the Přemyslids dynasty's historical significance at the National Museum, and Benjamin Souček discussing the restoration of stately…
- Public service media debate escalates, Young Czech pianist Jan Schulmeister wins prestigious BBC music award, Dancing House exhibition marks 30 years of Prague landmark, A Czech Harry Potter collector: the Weasley twins are the quickest to send their aut
The episode covers an escalating debate regarding public service media in the Czech Republic, the recognition of young pianist Jan Schulmeister with a BBC music award, an exhibition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Dancing House lan…
- Plzeň 1945 celebrations, Composers Summit Prague, Mexican musician Omar Rojas
The episode covers the 81st anniversary Plzeň celebration of liberation by US troops, the Composers Summit in Prague for film music authors, and features Mexican musician Omar Rojas, who is based in Prague.
- Amnesty on Czechia’s human rights record, Karlovy Vary festival to pay tribute to Havel, Vášáryová, Mariánské Lázně, Rare aardwolves born in Czechia, Women in high places
This episode covers Amnesty International's assessment of Czechia's human rights record, tributes at the Karlovy Vary festival to Václav Havel and Emília Vášáryová, the birth of rare aardwolf cubs at Dvůr Králové Safari Park, and profiles…
- Govt. plane clash, Czech-made game takes UK prize, stinky cheese, real bagels in Prague
This episode discusses a political controversy surrounding a government plane and foreign policy changes. It also highlights a Czech-made video game receiving a BAFTA award, celebrates the anniversary of a distinctively odorous Czech chees…
- Broadcast in English - 04/19/2026
This episode of Radio Prague International, broadcast on April 19, 2026, is presented in English.
- Czechia’s defence readiness: strong foundations, slower decisions
The episode features Martin Sklenář of Globsec discussing Czechia’s defence readiness. His report indicates the country is well-equipped but faces challenges with decision-making speed, raising questions about its role in NATO and European…
- NATO chief Mark Rutte in Prague, Jan Potměšil death, Dvorecký Bridge opens in Prague
The podcast discusses NATO chief Mark Rutte's visit to Prague for defense spending negotiations, the passing of actor Jan Potměšil, and the inauguration of the Dvorecký Bridge in Prague.
- William Kentridge exhibition at Kunsthalle, Elias Grandy on leading the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, interview with linguist Jan Bičovský
This episode features segments on the William Kentridge exhibition at Kunsthalle, an interview with Elias Grandy about leading the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra, and a discussion with linguist Jan Bičovský regarding the sounds of extinct…
- Concerns over media independence as funding changes loom; Globsec: Czechia strong in defence, slow in crises; National Library in the Clementinum
The episode discusses concerns about Czech public media independence due to proposed funding changes. It also covers a Globsec report highlighting Czechia's strengths in defence but weaknesses in crisis decision-making, and features the Na…
- Prague City Tourism, new implants, Czech "Route 66", financing of public media
This episode covers Prague City Tourism, new implant technology developed by Czech scientists, the Czech 'Route 66' event, and the financing of public media.
- Hungary after Orbán: What to expect from Péter Magyar, Czech women seal dramatic comeback to reach Billie Jean King Cup finals, Moravian Karst caves may become next Czech UNESCO natural heritage site
This episode of Radio Prague International covers the political situation in Hungary after Orbán, with a focus on Péter Magyar. It also reports on the Czech women's dramatic comeback in the Billie Jean King Cup finals and the Moravian Kars…
- Broadcast in English - 04/12/2026
This is a broadcast episode from Radio Prague International dated December 4, 2026.
- Petr Dudek: why Czech mood today may be worse than Havel's "blbá nálada" in the 1990s
Czech Radio editor Petr Dudek examines the changes in Czech media and political communication since the 1990s, comparing the present societal mood to the "blbá nálada" of that era.
- Czech Pussy Riot radio play takes award; AI mayor; end of mining in North Moravia
A Czech Radio radio play focused on Pussy Riot received an award in the UK, while a village in the Czech Republic has appointed an AI mayor. The episode also covers the cessation of mining activities in North Moravia after more than two ce…
- Czech-Vatican treaty hits the rocks, National Collection of Bad Habits, Imrich Bugar dies, Holešovická tržnice
This episode covers the strained Czech-Vatican treaty, introduces Kateřina Šedá's book National Collection of Bad Habits, notes the death of Imrich Bugar at age 70, and includes a segment on Holešovická tržnice.
- Pavel and NATO summit, WWII hero recalled, Prague 1990s expat press
The episode covers disagreements between President Pavel and the government regarding the NATO summit, commemorates WWII hero Peřina, and features Mark Baker discussing Prague's English-language media in the 1990s. It also touches upon the…
- Czech government introduces daily fuel price ceilings, economists remain sceptical, The most leaning tower in the world? Michalovice aspiring for place in Guinness World Records, How Pavlína Louženská reads the future
Radio Prague International covers the Czech government's new daily fuel price ceilings, noting economists' skepticism. It also features the Michalovice leaning tower's bid for a Guinness World Record and an interview with Pavlína Louženská…
- The Maidens' War -Czech legend, efforts to save St. Linhard's Church
This Radio Prague International episode discusses The Maidens' War, a Czech legend, and the efforts to preserve St. Linhard's Church in the village of Pasohlávky, which is facing challenges due to being cut off by water.
- Broadcast in English - 04/05/2026
This episode of Radio Prague International, broadcast on April 5, 2026, features content in English.
- Telling a country’s story to the world: Petr Brod about international media and RPI
Petr Brod, a journalist and broadcaster, examines the historical significance of international broadcasting, particularly during the Cold War, and analyzes the impact of the digital age on global media and services like Radio Prague Intern…
- Alice Masaryk's "Easter truce" and Josef Šíma painting rediscovered
The episode discusses Alice Masaryk's "Easter truce," a legacy of peace and compassion. It also covers the rediscovery of a Josef Šíma painting, missing for nearly a century, which is now set for auction in New York.
- Mental health, digital risks and family conflicts among top priorities for new Children’s Ombudsman, Visual Computing and Game Design studies launched by CTU, “We could not rely on international law”: Matviichuk speaks to Czechs about justice in Ukraine
The new Children’s Ombudsman in the Czech Republic will prioritize mental health, digital risks, and family conflicts. Additionally, Czech Technical University has introduced new Visual Computing and Game Design studies, and a speaker disc…
- Czechs end 20-year World Cup wait with dramatic win, Czech birth rate falls to lowest level since 1785, Prague’s National Museum to display Olympic gold medal of Olga Fikotová-Connolly, Library of the Archbishop’s Castle in Kroměříž
The episode covers the Czech Republic
- Czech-Slovak cabinet session, drink spiking, probiotic dental nanofloss
This episode of Radio Prague International discusses a joint Czech-Slovak cabinet meeting, a legislative push to criminalize drink spiking, and the creation of probiotic dental nanofloss by Czech researchers. It also touches on the Pisek b…
- Editors vs. PM Babiš: Czech media push back over attacks on journalism, Czech experiment with cash and social help for homeless people challenges stereotypes, How Liberec Zoo became a global leader in bird of prey conservation
This episode of Radio Prague International covers Czech media's response to PM Babiš's attacks on journalism. It also features a Czech experiment providing cash and social aid to homeless individuals, challenging stereotypes, and highlight…
- Broadcast in English - 03/29/2026
This episode is a news broadcast from Radio Prague International dated March 29, 2026. The broadcast covers the events of the day.
- Knitting, films and trains: inside Olomouc’s most unusual cinema
The Waiting Room is an unusual cinema located inside a railway station in Olomouc. It screens films and hosts creative events, demonstrating cinema's potential beyond the streaming age. This unique venue was featured in the weekend edition…