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A regular interview series hosted by Ian Willoughby

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David Mareček is the director general of the Czech Philharmonic, one of Czechia’s premier cultural institutions. The orchestra, launched in the 1890s with a concert conducted by Dvořák, is based at Prague’s magnificent Rudolfinum, a building that onc... more

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Polls suggest outgoing Czech prime minister, Petr Fiala, is one of Europe’s least popular leaders, but does his four-year term actually deserve opprobrium? And what is outlook for potential successor Andrej Babiš when it comes to forming a new govern... more

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Anna Shavit is one of Czechia’s top experts on political marketing and has herself worked on campaigns for the likes of Karel Schwarzenberg and Andrej Babiš’s ANO. So how does electioneering for October’s general elections compare to previous years? ... more

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Barbora Baronová runs Wo-men, an independent publishing house based in Prague. Since 2012 the company has brought out works by such names as photographer Libuše Jarcovjáková and dancer Miřenka Čechová – and earned many admirers for its striking desig... more

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Recent Guests

Otto Eibl
Political scientist at Masaryk University
Masaryk University
Episode: Otto Eibl on Czech elections 2025: Fiala’s legacy, Babiš’s legal woes, “threats to liberal democracy”
Anna Shavit
Political marketing expert and academic at Charles University
Charles University
Episode: Anna Shavit on campaigning with early ANO, “very polarised” 2025 elections – and potential coalitions
Barbora Baronová
Founder of the independent publishing house Women
Episode: Barbora Baronová, the “punk” publisher putting art before financial stability
Chad Bryant
US historian and author focusing on Czech history
University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill
Episode: Michael Tate on Czech roots, Prague – and the serendipitous birth of Jantar Publishing
Dužan Duong
Czech-Vietnamese writer-director and filmmaker
Filmmaker
Episode: Czech-Vietnamese director Dužan Duong: I’m torn between two worlds – but I use this as an advantage
Ondřej Provazník
Filmmaker and writer-director of Broken Voices
Episode: Ondřej Provazník on taking inspiration from choir abuse scandal for Broken Voices
Isabel Stainsby
Translator of Patrik Banga's memoir, originally from Liverpool and now living in Scotland.
Episode: Isabel Stainsby: My parents said, “We forbid you from studying Czech” – Don’t say that to a teenager
Jiří Pehe
Political scientist and director of New York University Prague
New York University Prague
Episode: Jiří Pehe on Havel, Zeman – and a dramatic escape to the West
Antonín Kokeš
Entrepreneur and owner of Antonínovo Pekářství and Albi
Antonínovo Pekářství, Albi
Episode: Antonín Kokeš: We saw great bakeries in Germany and France – I said, Why don’t we have it here?

Host

Ian Willoughby
Host of engaging conversations, focusing on cultural narratives and insights from a diverse range of guests.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Interesting discussions

    Ian hosts a number of interesting personalities, both Czech and people with Czech/Prague connections. The discussions are interesting and engaging. Ian is a good interviewer and the conversation is always lively.

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    5
    Peter Aallen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Eda Kriseová

    Amazing woman.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    plus30degrees
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and lively discussions with interesting personalities connected to Czech culture.
The host is praised for being a skilled interviewer, providing thoughtful and engaging conversations.

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Otto Eibl on Czech elections 2025: Fiala’s legacy, Babiš’s legal woes, “threats to liberal democracy”
Q: What would be the implications of Babiš forming a government?
Babiš's government could change the direction of Czech politics and poses risks to democratic institutions.
Otto Eibl on Czech elections 2025: Fiala’s legacy, Babiš’s legal woes, “threats to liberal democracy”
Q: Why is Petr Fiala one of Europe's least popular leaders?
Fiala's image as a noble, detached gentleman and his rational communication style have contributed to his unpopularity.
Otto Eibl on Czech elections 2025: Fiala’s legacy, Babiš’s legal woes, “threats to liberal democracy”
Q: Could you please give the current government a mark out of 10?
Otto Eibl rates the current government with a solid seven or maybe eight.
Barbora Baronová, the “punk” publisher putting art before financial stability
Q: Do you see any reasons for optimism, any kind of green shoots as they say?
Baronová mentioned some positive changes like access to sanitary products in schools for girls, though she acknowledged there are still significant issues like the gender pay gap and misperceptions about women in publishing.
Barbora Baronová, the “punk” publisher putting art before financial stability
Q: What was the reason you formed the company so quickly? What was your motivation all those years ago?
Baronová did not initially intend to become a publisher; it was a response to the lack of interest from larger publishers for a book she wanted to publish, which led her to begin her own publishing house.

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2. Anna Shavit
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5. Dužan Duong
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7. Isabel Stainsby
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