Central Europe Matters
Central Europe MattersWelcome to a brand-new, narrative podcast about society, politics and democracy in the heart of Europe. Meet local activists, experts, journalists, artists and others struggling to make sense of what's happening in their countries and of the turbulent times we live in. Between democratic backsliding, far-right populism, the ongoing legacy of 20th century experiments in totalitarianism, and a strat... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 5 | Founded | a month ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryNewsPoliticsSociety & Culture | |||
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Why did I quit my secure job in Oslo in early 2025 so that I could dedicat... more
Many Slovaks thought they had gotten authoritarian strongmen leaders out of their system when Prime Minister Vladimír Mečiar lost his reelection bid in 1998. Almost twenty years later, the current Slovak government is led by former Communist Robert F... more
What happens when you wake up one day and find yourself living in a different country?
In this week's episode, we move from the fall of communism in 1989 to the emergence of an independent Slovak state in 1993.
For most of this episode, I spoke to ... more
This episode marks our first trip to Slovakia and the start of season 1, Slovakia – Democracy under attack. Buckle up – it's going to be a wild ride. Follow me, host Jeff Lugowe, as I speak with activists, researchers, artists and concerned citizens ... more
Season 1 will take listeners on a trip around Slovakia — a small, mountainous country on the eastern periphery of the European Union — currently in the throes of a democratic crisis. Join host Jeff Lugowe as he meets people living in the big cities ... more
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