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Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

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Slovakia Today is an English language current affairs magazine bringing you the best from Slovakia. Our daily broadcast covers the latest from politics, society, arts and culture, business, science, healthcare and sports. Coming to you from Bratislava, from the studios of Radio Slovakia International – the foreign language channel of the public broadcaster STVR. Making Slovakia heard to the world!... more

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Latest Episodes

Can theatre be a place where diagnoses fade into the background, giving way to talent, creativity and the joy of performance? In this programme, we'll introduce Divadlo Dúhadlo, a unique theatre company whose actors have Down syndrome. We'll explore ... more

What if the most valuable thing science can teach us isn't a formula or a discovery - but a way of thinking? In this feature, young Slovak researcher Anna Podmanická reflects on curiosity, failure and perseverance, revealing how scientific thinking c... more

Ben Pascoe visited this years Duhovy, or Rainbow pride in Bratislava. He talked with organizers, volunteers, and attendees, including ambassadors there to show their support.

In the second episode of our summer series HerStories from the Capital: Remarkable Women of Bratislava, Bratislava tour guides Ľubomíra Černáková and Katarína Blšták Čatlošová introduce three more extraordinary women whose lives were closely connecte... more

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Recent Guests

Lucia Piussi
Author and performer featured in Summer Reading with RSI excerpt
Port Experimental Theatre Stoka (historical), Slovak writer and musician
Episode: SUMMER READING WITH RSI: Lucia Piussi. POHODA LAID BACK TALKS: Muovipussi (24.7.2026 16:00)
Nina Beňová
Director of Organizášn Proti Prúdu, publisher of Notabene
Organizášn Proti Prúdu / Notabene
Episode: Magazine Notabene: Stories from the Streets That Help the Homeless (23.7.2026 16:00)
Peter Kováč
Social worker and distribution coordinator of Notabene
Organizášn Proti Prúdu / Notabene
Episode: Magazine Notabene: Stories from the Streets That Help the Homeless (23.7.2026 16:00)
Eva Vozárova
Curator and organizer, artistic director of Collective O
Collective O, Bratislava
Episode: Trenčín 2026: Enter an Audioswarm and Discover the Spirit of Japan (22.7.2026 16:00)
John Grzinich
Multimedia artist specializing in sound
Independent artist (Estonia-based)
Episode: Trenčín 2026: Enter an Audioswarm and Discover the Spirit of Japan (22.7.2026 16:00)
Hiroaki Umeda
Dancer and choreographer
Japan / Tokyo
Episode: Trenčín 2026: Enter an Audioswarm and Discover the Spirit of Japan (22.7.2026 16:00)
Patricia de Ryder
Expert in Japanese garden design
Association of French Japanese Garden (and related groups)
Episode: Trenčín 2026: Enter an Audioswarm and Discover the Spirit of Japan (22.7.2026 16:00)
Lorenzo Papagallo
Head of artistic team, EVORA/European Capital of Culture 2027
EVORA, European Capital of Culture 2027
Episode: Trenčín 2026: Enter an Audioswarm and Discover the Spirit of Japan (22.7.2026 16:00)
Mariana Hezmankova
Psychologist
Free Counselling Service IPECHCO
Episode: Saturday FrontPage (18.7.2026 16:00)

Hosts

Martina Gren9v4m8v2vd0ov1
Host of Slovakia Today segment
Patredcia Polakovedcove1
Host of Slovakia Today, RSI News presenter

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Not representative news

    I know about what is going on Slovakia from other resources and people too. I feel that since state started censoring this media, it is not serving correct facts or not all the facts. Sad.

    Apple Podcasts
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    mk.spongyja.
    Germanya year ago
  • Podcast is okay but the English needs to be corrected. There are sometimes when you do not pronounce English words or say the proper English words to get the proper meaning.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    pjy
    2 years ago
  • Interesting topics. Makes Slovakia more familiar.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Erolanjerkki
    5 years ago

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Appreciation for science and tech features alongside policy discussions.
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Positive feedback on coverage of human rights and civil society topics.

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SUMMER READING WITH RSI: Lucia Piussi. POHODA LAID BACK TALKS: Muovipussi (24.7.2026 16:00)
Q: So what's the situation in Finland regarding freedom of expression in their music scenes?
The guests explain that while they personally aim not to provoke fear or threat, Finland's culture allows a relatively freer environment that supports artistic experimentation, which contrasts with some Central European contexts; they emphasize a balance between artistic freedom and responsibility.
Building Better Futures: The Human Side of Knowledge (1.7.2026 16:00)
Q: What is the core function of probation in your system?
Probation is a proactive, supervisory period during which the officer guides and supports the client, monitors risks, and helps the person desist from crime through a trusted partnership.
Federation of Film Academies Europe Vice-President Katarína Krnáčová on Slovak film industry. Power of Language Discussed at Kva (3.7.2026 16:00)
Q: Why should Slovakia produce and support multiple films each year?
The hosts argue that a larger slate increases the chance of producing a few truly exceptional films that can travel internationally, while offering diversity in genre, topic, and audience reach.
Week in Slovakia (4.7.2026 16:00)
Q: From your perspective, what is Slovakia doing well in inclusion and accessibility, and where is there room for improvement?
Sammons highlights strong public transportation and the use of tactile maps as positive strides, while noting that physical barriers and broader systemic coordination still need ongoing attention to achieve deeper inclusion.
Week in Slovakia (4.7.2026 16:00)
Q: Now that we mentioned Slovakia, you came here through the Fulbright Specialist Programme, and what have been your main goals during your stay here?
Elizabeth Sammons describes using the Fulbright opportunity to collaborate with museums and cultural centers, aiming to advance inclusive practices and to build networks that bring together people with disabilities and arts administrators for ongoing progress.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A current affairs program with a heavy emphasis on Slovakia's civil society, human rights, labor issues, migration, and international relations, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with analysis from researchers and NGO leaders. Recent episodes blend NGO advocacy (human rights, housing, Roma and LGBT+ rights), labor unions, migration services, and Ukraine-related relief efforts with science and technology features (nanotech and assistive robotics) and cultural storytelling. Noteworthy is the consistent inclusion of diverse external voices—from union leaders and humanitarian volunteers to scientists and translators—creating a broad, stakeholding perspective on Slovakia's social and political landscape. This mix can help potential listeners... more

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1. Lucia Piussi
2. Nina Beňová
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