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Join us for this week's episode with Utah Mammoth prospect, Michael Hrabal. Hear about his journey to the NHL, youth hockey in Czechia, hearing his name called at the draft, and his experience at the World Juniors.

News; Jakub Hrůša has been announced as the new chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic; US artist Noah Breuer honours his family legacy at an exhibition in the synagogue in Český Krumlov; Interview with Derek Cummins, a businessman who has helped develop the pet insurance business in Czechia.

News; Jakub Hrůša has been announced as the new chief conductor of the Czech Philharmonic; US artist Noah Breuer honours his family legacy at an exhibition in the synagogue in Český Krumlov; Interview with Derek Cummins, a businessman who has helped develop the pet insurance business in Czechia.

Adam Holomoucký left Czechia to study on a sports scholarship at a university in North Carolina. Now, as a fresh graduate, he's looking west — to Colorado or Texas — not just for work, but to experience America's cultural diversity. In this weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, he shares why, despite the country's divisions, he still believes in the American dream — and why he's proud to stay Czech while building a future far from home.

Adam Holomoucký left Czechia to study on a sports scholarship at a university in North Carolina. Now, as a fresh graduate, he's looking west — to Colorado or Texas — not just for work, but to experience America's cultural diversity. In this weekend edition of Czechia in 30 Minutes, he shares why, despite the country's divisions, he still believes in the American dream — and why he's proud to stay Czech while building a future far from home.

Chris Robinson Wins Race Despite Wardrobe MalfunctionU.S. hurdler Chris Robinson didn’t let a wardrobe malfunction stop him from dominating the 400-meter hurdles at the Ostrava Golden Spike meet in Czechia. Mid-race, Robinson experienced a full pop-out, but instead of adjusting his shorts, he powered through to win in 48.60 seconds. The photos from the event had to be blurred for obvious reasons, but his determination (and confidence) are what’s going viral.

Why are hepatitis A cases rising sharply in parts of Europe - and what can public health professionals do about it?In this episode of ECDC on Air, Linda Trönnberg - Principal Expert in Food-, Waterborne and Zoonotic Diseases, and Theresa Enkirch - Expert in Microbiology and Molecular Epidemiology break down the latest hepatitis A outbreak affecting Austria, Czechia, Hungary, and Slovakia, highlighting who is being most affected, how the virus is spreading, and what actions can help contain it.From person-to-person transmission in areas with limited sanitation to the role of genomic sequencing and the importance of tailored outreach, this episode explores the science and strategy behind the response and what cross-border coordination can achieve.This is the first episode in the series where we focus on the recently published Rapid RIsk Assesments on infectious diseases.The RRA on Hepatitis A cases from 18 June 2025 can be found here.For more on Hepatitis, check the dedicated pages on the ECDC portal.More information on epidemiology in Europe in general can be found on our portal: https://ecdc.europa.eu and social media channels.

On today's show: Brno developers prepare soldiers for war with groundbreaking wargames; Neeraj Chopra on training with Jan Železný and more; and, for our feature, Jakub Ferencik's interview with Lea-Ann Germinder on AI regulation in Czechia.

On today's show: Brno developers prepare soldiers for war with groundbreaking wargames; Neeraj Chopra on training with Jan Železný and more; and, for our feature, Jakub Ferencik's interview with Lea-Ann Germinder on AI regulation in Czechia.

Spain's winter training in kayak cross is paying off with medals and growing momentum in Seu and Pau. Host John Gregory (gregiej) chats with double European Champion Ryan Westley (GBR), European Champion Miren Lazkano (ESP), and Olympic bronze medallist Pau Echaniz (ESP). Our next episode will feature results and insights from ICF World Cup race 3 in Prague, Czechia, followed by ICF Junior/U23 World Championships in Foix, France.  Tickets for the Penrith World Championships (September 29-October 4) in Australia can be purchased here.  

We talk with Taylor Reich AKA "the.albertan" multi time Canadian IPSC PCC national champion. about his experiances in Czechia at the PCC worlds. We talk about what went wrong, The December 2024 OIC ban, Czech Beer, how he has modified his Sterling Arms R9, and more !

Weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes reveals just how much—and how little—was known about the Celts who once lived in Czech lands. In the hills in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, a reconstructed Celtic oppidum stands as a reminder of the ancient Boii tribe who once lived in what is now Czechia. The site reflects a broader fascination in Czech culture with Celtic heritage—an interest that has persisted since the 1990s and continues today.

Weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes reveals just how much—and how little—was known about the Celts who once lived in Czech lands. In the hills in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, a reconstructed Celtic oppidum stands as a reminder of the ancient Boii tribe who once lived in what is now Czechia. The site reflects a broader fascination in Czech culture with Celtic heritage—an interest that has persisted since the 1990s and continues today.

On Episode 76 of Rinkside Rundown, I'm joined by Kristýna Kaltounková, a powerful and skilled forward from Czechia who is projected to be a top pick in the upcoming PWHL Draft.Kaltounková reflects on her hockey journey, from her early days in Czechia to her standout collegiate career at Colgate. We discuss her offensive mindset, growth at the NCAA level, and the lessons she's taking with her as she prepares for the jump to professional hockey.She also shares her perspective on representing Czechia internationally, handling pressure as a top prospect, and what excites her most about the next chapter in her career.This episode is sponsored by MB Performance Nutrition, which offers free resources and coaching to help hockey players perform at their best. Learn more at melissaboufounos.com.Be sure to subscribe, like, and share Rinkside Rundown, the podcast that brings you inside the world of women's hockey, one story at a time.

Former ambassador and Havel biographer Michael Žantovský on Czechia's response to today's challenges, Czech Academy of Sciences unveils series of unique archaeological finds, new guide to Prague 

Former ambassador and Havel biographer Michael Žantovský on Czechia's response to today's challenges, Czech Academy of Sciences unveils series of unique archaeological finds, new guide to Prague 

Radio International - The Ultimate Eurovision Experience is broadcast from Malta's Radio 105FM on Tuesday evenings from 2100 - 0059 hours CET. The show is broadcast live on Wednesday evenings from 1900 - 2300 hours CET on the Eurovision Radio International Mixcloud Channel as well as on the Facebook Page of Eurovision Radio International with an interactive chatroom.         AT A GLANCE - ON THE SHOW THIS WEEK  Interview with ADONXS (Czechia 2025) done at Eurovision 2025 in Basel Interview with Red Sebastian (Belgium 2025) done at Eurovision 2025 in Basel Interview with KEiiNO (Norway 2019) done at the Madrid PreParty ES 2025  Interview with The Adria Twins (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025)  Eurovision Spotlight: Eurovision 2025 - The Assessment with Ross Bennett Eurovision News with Nick van Lith from www.escXtra.com Eurovision Birthday File with David Mann Eurovision Cover Spot with David Mann Eurovision Calendar with Javier Leal New Music Releases by Eurovision Artists  Your music requests ADONXS (Czechia 2025)   Interview with ADONXS (Czechia 2025): Czechia was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 by ADONXS alias Adam with the song "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" which came 12th in Semi Final 2, unfortunately, not qualifying Czechia to the Grand Final this year. The Radio International Rowing Reporter Alain Forrotti had the pleasure to meet and interview ADONXS in Basel during the rehearsal week at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Red Sebastian (Belgium 2025) Interview with Red Sebastian (Belgium 2025): At the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 Belgium was  represented by Red Sebastian who won the National Final in his home country and with that he represented Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Strobe Lights" coming 14th in Semi Final 1. Radio International's Alain Forrotti met the Red Sebastian in Basel during the rehearsals and had the chance to conduct an indepth interview with the singer. Listen to this interview on the show this week.    KEiiNO (Norway 2019)    Interview with KEiiNO (Norway 2019): During the Eurovision 2025 PreParty Season  KEiiNO were appearing at the Madrid PreParty where JP, Marc and Alexander had the pleasure to chat with the group during the Turquoise Carpet Event to get an update. KEiiNO represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song "Spirit in the Sky" coming 6th but won the public vote. Enjoy this interview on the show this week.    The Adria Twins (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025) Interview with Adria Twins (Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025):  On Sat. 08 Feb 2025 Miriana Conte and her song "Kant" (now "Serving")  was selected by the jury and Maltese public to represent Malta at the Eurovision Song Contetest 2025 in Basel in May. Miriana successfully placed Malta in the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest ranking 17th at the end of the voting sequence.  Earlier on in February 2025, Radio International conducted interviews with all the contestants at the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025 and more. Radio International will broadcast an interview with newcomers to the Malta Eurovision Song Contest:  The Adria Twins who performed "Qalb ma' qalb" in the contest ranking 10th at the end of the voting sequence in the Grand Final. Listen to the interview on the show this week Radio International did during the Malta Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Alternatively, you will find the interviews on the Radio International YouTube Channel - or check out our complete coverage of the Malta Eurovision Song Contest - click here. The Eurovision Spotlight: The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 - The Assessment:  It is a tradition that Radio International will review the Eurovision Song Contest with the Team Members and talking about the highlights and sharing opinions on the staging of the contest. This week Ross Bennett will be continuing the series. Eurovision News, New Song Releases, Birthday File, Coverspot, Eurovision Calendar: Also JP will be joined by David Mann for the Eurovision Birthday File and Eurovision Coverspot.  Nick will be presenting the Eurovision News courtesy of escXtra.com. There will be a lot of the great new releases of Eurovision artists on the show as well as great Eurovision Classics. Javier will be updating us on the upcoming Eurovision events in the Eurovision Calendar and and and....   For full details of this week's Show Content and Play List - click here

In this episode, we focus on tense political atmospheres in Poland and Czechia. In Warsaw, Donald Tusk has called for a vote of confidence after an election loss. In Prague, the opposition is looking to punish Petr Fiala's government, after it was revealed that a justice minister received a secret €40 million donation from a convicted online drug dealer. We also breakdown Karol Nawrocki's first interview in foreign media and the latest from Hungary.

It's better to travel and if possible it's great to travel offworld because this world isn't looking great long term. Stuck on Earth? Consider the benefits of Czechia. Still too far? Well at the very least you can leave your troubles behind for 14 minutes as legendary Buffalonians ZERO TOLERANCE chant down babylon or its equivalent.

After 8 years of traveling extensively together, we've been privileged enough to stay at some truly unique and iconic hotels. Here are our best hotels we've stayed in around the world! Which hotels are your favorite around the world?   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you book through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): -Where to Stay in Paris: https://francevoyager.com/where-to-stay-in-paris/  Kat's Top Picks: The Peech Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/HABCI-9Ct8 Finca Rosa Blanca in Costa Rica: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/N9TnU5NXH2 Ballyseede Castle Hotel in Ireland: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/LwUb5pWsNB Mane Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap: https://expedia.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/1WtI_T64jM Chateau de Hieville in Normandy: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/ZUzv4Zg2BY   Kat's Honorable Mentions: Akyra Manor Chiang Mai in Thailand (now called AMANOR Hotel Chiang Mai): https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/TouwuqFz9v Terrass Hotel in Paris: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/9rnFDfy6PE La Mirande in Avignon, France: https://www.booking.com/hotel/fr/la-mirande.html Serenity at Coconut Bay in Saint Lucia: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/WXDJbUoqm8   Chris's Top Picks: Finca Rosa Blanca in Costa Rica:https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/N9TnU5NXH2 Stonefield Villa Resort in Saint Lucia: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/t7xn0pyJTt Mane Boutique Hotel in Siem Reap: https://expedia.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/1WtI_T64jM Rumi Wasi in Cusco, Peru: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/yJ7dTjeRPv Ten Moons Lipe in Koh Lipe, Thailand: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/La8RbMdT__   Chris's Honorable Mentions: The Peech Boutique Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/HABCI-9Ct8 Vista del Angel in Quito, Ecuador: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/pEPIHlHNcz Hotel Pod Vezi in Prague, Czechia: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/V4hdvwvuAr Cuillin Hills Hotel on Isle of Skye, Scotland: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/RsrM9_pz9M   Check us out on Substack: Follow for updates, free and paid posts, and exclusive podcast episodes! Subscribe here to get this exclusive content now! Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Episode Notes Czech sibling ice dance team Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler have been skating together since 2017, and have placed as high as 8th in the World. They have made many fans because of their unique style, and the strength and speed they bring to the ice. In the last year, Natalie and Filip have spoken out about the pressures that social media and judging put on the mental and physical health of athletes, and the need for more acceptance of diverse body types. At the 2025 World Championships, they helped qualify two Olympic spots for Czechia. Since we talked, Natalie and Filip have shared that they have switched coaches, and will be working with Maurizio Margaglio in Finland. YouTube: https://youtu.be/pW-BS2_gj7I Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Ssnuu87HzFwqprt0e0JHpIrde-3QUVC4Xano5vr7tU/edit?usp=sharing You can follow the team on Instagram at the_taschlers , and individually at nat_taschlerova and filip_taschler01 You can reach me with comments or suggestions for topics and people I should talk to, by email at fsfuturepodcast@gmail.com, Instagram at @futurefspodcast, or at futureoffs.bsky.com If you appreciate the podcast, you can also support my work with the Tip Jar at https://futureoffigureskating.pinecast.co

In this weekend on Czechia in 30 Minutes, we hear from Martina Šmídová—a young Moravian woman born after 1990. She talks about building a new life in Thailand, what it means to belong to the Millennial generation, and how old labels like “Czechoslovakia” still follow her. A brief but insightful look at how younger Czechs see the world—and how the world sees them.

Born free, growing up wired: Meet Czechia's digital generation, Twenty years of baby boxes in Czechia: One adoptive father's perspective, Jeffrey Martin on mapping Prague's streets in 1.3 million photos, news 

For today's show: the News; Czech government holds China responsible for cyber-attack on Ministry of Foreign Affairs network; new mural at Prague's Letná pays tribute to Milada Horáková; an interview with Czech UN Youth Delegate Veronika Novotná on the mental health crisis of our time and what the UN can do about it. 

On today's show Andrew and Bill begin with reports that next year's five-year plan will double down on the Made in China 2025 strategy. Topics include: The legacy and successes of Made in China 2025, ferocious domestic competition in industries like electric vehicles, and an aspect of self-reliance that continues to elude modern leadership. From there: A report that the EU is ready to work with the US on China policies of its own, why the EU and PRC have struggled to form an alliance, and why the detente between the US and China is looking increasingly fragile. At the end: The MSS warns of espionage, Czechia accuses the MSS of hacking its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an emailer has questions about Xi and his political rivals.

Dr. Tomáš Páleníček is a leading Czech proponent of the use of psychedelics in certain kinds of psychiatric treatment. The psychiatrist and several colleagues recently appeared in a documentary named Doctor on a Trip that followed them to the Amazon rainforest, where they mapped brain activity during ceremonies centred on ayahuasca, a traditional hallucinogenic drink. I spoke to Páleníček at our Prague studios.

From tanks to sabotage: how Russia never left Czechia alone, To mark 100th anniversary, Sokol's Tyrš House unveils new mural, Martin Dušek maps anarchic Czech approach to construction in new film

Czechia has made a historic change to its election laws: citizens living abroad will now be able to vote by mail. As Czech women Marta McCabe, Julie O'Donovan and political scientist Petr Just point out, the reform comes after years of advocacy by Czech expatriates around the world. Weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes brings their views.

Join Petr Pavel, President of Czechia, and Hoover Senior Fellow, H.R. McMaster, as they discuss Czechia's evolving role in European security, opportunities to restore peace to Europe and prevent future conflicts, and a vision of a positive agenda for a transatlantic relationship between the US and Europe. Reflecting on the importance of collective defense, Pavel provides his thoughts on the transatlantic response necessary to counter Chinese aggression and the shadow war Russia is waging against Europe, the crucial role the US plays in NATO, as well as the importance of the European Union to Czechia, what we can expect from Poland's presidency in the Council of the EU and why Americans should be interested in European security. ABOUT THE SPEAKERS President Petr Pavel is a retired army general and former chairman of the NATO Military Committee. President Pavel previously served as the highest-ranking officer in the Army, Chief of the General Staff. In 2022, Pavel ran for president as an independent nominated by citizens. Since taking office in 2023, he has prioritized national security, European integration, and bolstering Czechia's role in global affairs. President Pavel graduated from the Army College in Vyškov in 1983 and holds a Master's from King's College, London. H.R. McMaster is the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is also the Bernard and Susan Liautaud Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute and lecturer at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business. He was the 25th assistant to the president for National Security Affairs. Upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1984, McMaster served as a commissioned officer in the United States Army for thirty-four years before retiring as a Lieutenant General in June 2018.

By supporting nonprofits that provide sustainable access to technology-enabled education, IT companies can drive innovation and create a brighter future for all. Organizations like Czechitas leverage education to empower women in tech, fostering innovation within companies. Today, Czechitas stands as the largest IT community in Czechia, committed to enhancing digital skills and advancing women in technology nationwide. In this episode, experts discuss how large enterprises can collaborate with nonprofits to bridge the technology gap for underrepresented communities. Featured expertsSenta Čermáková, Governing Board Member and Director of International Operations, CzechitasMonoswita Saha, Director, Social Impact, Kyndryl

Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices and Dynamics (Routledge, 2025) is an excellent edited volume exploring the various ways in which governments and constitutional structures operate in the spaces that are not necessarily articulated in law, edict, or formal documents. This is not a text about the folks who gathered together in 1787 in Philadelphia, or even those who wrote new constitutional structures after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Conventions means the rules that govern the interactions between political actors and the governments they inhabit. In many ways, this refers to the kinds of norms that have grown up around different parts of the systems of government. The strength and endurance of those rules or norms can change over time and in response to crises or dynamic changes. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics explores these thick and thin dimensions of the governing structures from a comparative perspective, taking up Anglo and American systems in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The book also examines the cases of Hungary and Czechia (the Czech Republic), two post-Cold War systems; and finally, also, China. In considering these constitutional conventions, we can think of them as structures or engagement that is not enforced by the courts, since these are not, per se, written constitutional laws. In long standing liberal democracies, there is an inclination towards adhering to conventions. But when these conventions are under strain, how they work, or maintain “regular order” becomes a critical test within the established governmental systems. Constitutional Conventions provides another dimension of significant interest in the discussion of how China works within these kinds of conventions within the process in which political individuals come up through the governmental and party systems and move into leadership roles. The comparative case study of Hungary and Czechia indicates that even in somewhat similar structures, the conventions and norms are not always the same. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics is an important analysis of the ways in which governmental structures work beyond what is written or built as the official system. The discussions cover theoretical, practical, and comparative dimensions of our understandings of the processes and functions of governments. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or send her missives at Bluesky @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices and Dynamics (Routledge, 2025) is an excellent edited volume exploring the various ways in which governments and constitutional structures operate in the spaces that are not necessarily articulated in law, edict, or formal documents. This is not a text about the folks who gathered together in 1787 in Philadelphia, or even those who wrote new constitutional structures after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Conventions means the rules that govern the interactions between political actors and the governments they inhabit. In many ways, this refers to the kinds of norms that have grown up around different parts of the systems of government. The strength and endurance of those rules or norms can change over time and in response to crises or dynamic changes. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics explores these thick and thin dimensions of the governing structures from a comparative perspective, taking up Anglo and American systems in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The book also examines the cases of Hungary and Czechia (the Czech Republic), two post-Cold War systems; and finally, also, China. In considering these constitutional conventions, we can think of them as structures or engagement that is not enforced by the courts, since these are not, per se, written constitutional laws. In long standing liberal democracies, there is an inclination towards adhering to conventions. But when these conventions are under strain, how they work, or maintain “regular order” becomes a critical test within the established governmental systems. Constitutional Conventions provides another dimension of significant interest in the discussion of how China works within these kinds of conventions within the process in which political individuals come up through the governmental and party systems and move into leadership roles. The comparative case study of Hungary and Czechia indicates that even in somewhat similar structures, the conventions and norms are not always the same. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics is an important analysis of the ways in which governmental structures work beyond what is written or built as the official system. The discussions cover theoretical, practical, and comparative dimensions of our understandings of the processes and functions of governments. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or send her missives at Bluesky @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices and Dynamics (Routledge, 2025) is an excellent edited volume exploring the various ways in which governments and constitutional structures operate in the spaces that are not necessarily articulated in law, edict, or formal documents. This is not a text about the folks who gathered together in 1787 in Philadelphia, or even those who wrote new constitutional structures after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Conventions means the rules that govern the interactions between political actors and the governments they inhabit. In many ways, this refers to the kinds of norms that have grown up around different parts of the systems of government. The strength and endurance of those rules or norms can change over time and in response to crises or dynamic changes. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics explores these thick and thin dimensions of the governing structures from a comparative perspective, taking up Anglo and American systems in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The book also examines the cases of Hungary and Czechia (the Czech Republic), two post-Cold War systems; and finally, also, China. In considering these constitutional conventions, we can think of them as structures or engagement that is not enforced by the courts, since these are not, per se, written constitutional laws. In long standing liberal democracies, there is an inclination towards adhering to conventions. But when these conventions are under strain, how they work, or maintain “regular order” becomes a critical test within the established governmental systems. Constitutional Conventions provides another dimension of significant interest in the discussion of how China works within these kinds of conventions within the process in which political individuals come up through the governmental and party systems and move into leadership roles. The comparative case study of Hungary and Czechia indicates that even in somewhat similar structures, the conventions and norms are not always the same. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics is an important analysis of the ways in which governmental structures work beyond what is written or built as the official system. The discussions cover theoretical, practical, and comparative dimensions of our understandings of the processes and functions of governments. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or send her missives at Bluesky @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices and Dynamics (Routledge, 2025) is an excellent edited volume exploring the various ways in which governments and constitutional structures operate in the spaces that are not necessarily articulated in law, edict, or formal documents. This is not a text about the folks who gathered together in 1787 in Philadelphia, or even those who wrote new constitutional structures after the fall of the Berlin Wall. Conventions means the rules that govern the interactions between political actors and the governments they inhabit. In many ways, this refers to the kinds of norms that have grown up around different parts of the systems of government. The strength and endurance of those rules or norms can change over time and in response to crises or dynamic changes. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics explores these thick and thin dimensions of the governing structures from a comparative perspective, taking up Anglo and American systems in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The book also examines the cases of Hungary and Czechia (the Czech Republic), two post-Cold War systems; and finally, also, China. In considering these constitutional conventions, we can think of them as structures or engagement that is not enforced by the courts, since these are not, per se, written constitutional laws. In long standing liberal democracies, there is an inclination towards adhering to conventions. But when these conventions are under strain, how they work, or maintain “regular order” becomes a critical test within the established governmental systems. Constitutional Conventions provides another dimension of significant interest in the discussion of how China works within these kinds of conventions within the process in which political individuals come up through the governmental and party systems and move into leadership roles. The comparative case study of Hungary and Czechia indicates that even in somewhat similar structures, the conventions and norms are not always the same. Constitutional Conventions: Theories, Practices, and Dynamics is an important analysis of the ways in which governmental structures work beyond what is written or built as the official system. The discussions cover theoretical, practical, and comparative dimensions of our understandings of the processes and functions of governments. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She is co-editor of The Politics of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (University Press of Kansas, 2022), as well as co-editor of the award winning book, Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012), Email her comments at lgoren@carrollu.edu or send her missives at Bluesky @gorenlj. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

On today's Czechia in 30 minutes show, we bring you: the news; Czechia's extreme drought and forecast for the summer; expats in London honor Czech and Slovak wartime stories; and, for our feature, over 24,500 walkers take part in 58th annual Prague–Prčice March. 

Australian couple Jean Svoboda and her partner Richard have returned to Czechia to continue a remarkable journey—one that began in online archives and led them across Europe. Jean, whose father was Czech and mother Latvian, has spent years reconstructing her family's past, piece by piece. Richard, himself of British origins and new to genealogy but moved by Jean's commitment, joined her in uncovering stories long forgotten. Together, they reflect on identity, belonging, and what it means to rediscover home—half a world away.

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Today on the Eurovoix Podcast, we have our full lineup for the biggest music show in the world - the Eurovision Grand Final.James Stephenson is your host in Basel as, just minutes after Semi-Final 2 finished, we break down the 10 qualifiers and analyse what went wrong for those who missed out. Neil Farren and Sem Anne van Dijk join us to go over the whole semi-final and look ahead to see if anybody can challenge Sweden for this year's Eurovision title.The rest of the Eurovoix Podcast team will be reacting to all the surprises too, from Australia's milkshake falling flat and Czechia waving "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" to the contest. And, as the final is just a day away, we'll be looking ahead to it by interviewing some of the stars competing.You'll hear from Swiss hometown hero Zoë Më as she prepares her "Voyage" for the Basel stage, and German duo Abor & Tynna join us to talk about what makes "Baller" unique. And, uniquely, we have a chance to speak to artists hours after they qualified - you'll hear from Portugal's NAPA about their feelings about making it to the final, and we'll speak to Ziferblat for a third time about their experience at Eurovision.So if you love Eurovision, go there with us. Listen to Wrap-Up throughout the contest in Basel, and make sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to make sure you don't miss a moment!CREDITSCreated and Produced by: James StephensonHost: James StephensonContributors: Alistair Brown, Darshan Bijuvignesh, Davide Conte, Franciska van Waarden, Meg Davies, Neil Farren, Sem Anne van Dijk, Steven Heap, Tamara VecicEditor: James StephensonAnd our Guests from Eurovision 2025: Zoë Më (Switzerland), Abor & Tynna (Germany), NAPA (Portugal) & Ziferblat (Ukraine)Want to know more about Eurovision? Read all the latest news from the contest at Eurovoix.Follow Eurovoix on XFollow Eurovoix on InstagramFollow Eurovoix on Facebook

ADONXS — Czechia's Eurovision 2025 singers — explains his staging concept for "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" during our interview at the House or Helvetia. He explains the flower of Adonis on his mic stand; why he rubbed SPF all over his body; and why he included his iconic dance break. He also gets emotional explaining his music video, which refers to his father who left the family when he was a boy. He says that loss defined so many of his adult relationships, but how he has now let go of that negative energy. Interviewer: William: http://instagram.com/williamleeadams  

In today's Czechia in 30 minutes show, we bring you: the news; the chances of Adonxs winning Eurovision 2025 in Basel; Brno scientists develop monitoring system to keep pilots from nodding off; and, for our feature, I take you to an award-winning cafe in Prague, May Cafe, to speak to its owner about the inspiration behind the cafe.

In episode 35, Thibault Schrepel talks to Kamil Nejezchleb, Vice-chairman of Czech Competition Autority.Thibault and Andy Kamil explore how the Czech Competition Authority is integrating computational antitrust into its daily operations. They discuss major cases in which such tools have played a role, the internal structure and expertise needed to support the shift to computational antitrust, the legal constraints imposed by Czech administrative and judicial review, and how the agency envisions the future of enforcement, from algorithmic remedies to cross-border data collaboration.Follow the Stanford Computational Antitrust project by subscribing to our newsletter at ⁠https://law.stanford.edu/computationalantitrust

Send us a textBuckle up for our raw, unfiltered reaction to Eurovision 2025's second semi-final! We're diving into this year's wildest collection of musical offerings before the performances even hit the stage.Australia opens the night with what might be the most polarizing act of the competition – the infamous "Milkshake Man" who's already generating heated debates across the Eurovision community. From there, we journey through the musical extremes that make this competition so addictively watchable: Montenegro's gothic drama, Ireland's bizarre tribute to a Soviet space dog, and Malta's controversially censored "Serving" that has fans ready to rebel against the EBU's language restrictions.The standout performances of the night promise to be Czechia's sultry, Bond-worthy "Kiss Kiss Goodbye" and Austria's operatic vocal showcase that could either soar or crash depending on the live delivery. Meanwhile, Georgia brings traditional dancing elements that will have jury members reaching for their highest scores, while Finland closes the show with a provocative female empowerment anthem that could divide voters.What makes this semi-final particularly fascinating is the clash between jury bait and public favorites. Will the juries ever embrace the theatrical elements that make Eurovision unique, or will they retreat to safer, more traditional performances? And which countries will ultimately secure their spot in the grand final?Ready to join us for this Eurovision journey? Grab your scorecards, prepare your party snacks, and don't forget to hydrate! The road to Switzerland's 2025 Eurovision is about to get very interesting indeed.Support the show#eurovision

News, Museum of Survivors opens near Brno, in the former factory of Oskar Schindler, Czechia beats Norway at World Ice Hockey Championship, and the geocaching craze in Czechia.

Science fiction in the spotlight at this year's Anifilm festival, Czechia shows greatest growth in EU of sales of electric cars, Martina Skála on working with Forman and Polanski – and dancing with horses, news 

Eighty years ago, World War II ended in Czechoslovakia with both celebration and uncertainty. In this weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes, historian Vít Smetana reflects on how the U.S. Army and Soviet forces divided the country—not just geographically, but politically. What did liberation mean in 1945, and how should we remember it today?

For today's Czechia in 30 minutes show, we bring you an exlusive interview with anti-fascist Sudeten German Alois Ullmann and his two grandchildren who sat down with us in our studio. Alois Ullmann was a key figure in the Sudeten German social democratic movement. He fled to Great Britain during the Nazi regime but later returned to Prague. After being imprisoned in concentration camps, he worked to rebuild his party, Seliger Gemeinde, but was thwarted by the expulsion of Sudeten Germans. He later organized the resettlement of Sudeten German anti-fascists, known as "Aktion Ullmann."  As the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War approaches, his grandchildren, Sally Bywater and Chris Ullmann, reflect on his legacy, with the help of historian Thomas Oellermann who sets the stage for this painful period of history. We will be back with our typical show tomorrow. Enjoy!

Dale and Liv from the Aussievision team review the second half of semi-final 2 which includes Malta, Georgia, Denmark, Czechia, Luxembourg, Israel, Serbia and Finland. They give their own views of each song plus analyse how it can go at Eurovision. This is the fifth and final episode of our series looking at all 37 songs on top of our weekly episode.

Weekend edition of Czechia in 30 minutes reveals just how much—and how little—was known about the Celts who once lived in Czech lands. In the hills in the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, a reconstructed Celtic oppidum stands as a reminder of the ancient Boii tribe who once lived in what is now Czechia. The site reflects a broader fascination in Czech culture with Celtic heritage—an interest that has persisted since the 1990s and continues today.

Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn preview the four western conference first round playoff series, including the Stars in tough vs the Avalanche, the Kings and Oilers part 4, Minnesota hard pressed to upset Vegas and the President Trophy champion Jets vs the streaking Blues. Plus, Sean welcomes Hailey Salvian, who is in Czechia for a Women's World Hockey Championships update.Host: Sean GentilleWith: Shayna Goldman, Dom Luszczyszyn, Hailey SalvianExecutive Producer: Chris FlanneryProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Gentille, Shayna Goldman and Dom Luszczyszyn preview the four western conference first round playoff series, including the Stars in tough vs the Avalanche, the Kings and Oilers part 4, Minnesota hard pressed to upset Vegas and the President Trophy champion Jets vs the streaking Blues. Plus, Sean welcomes Hailey Salvian, who is in Czechia for a Women's World Hockey Championships update. Host: Sean Gentille With: Shayna Goldman, Dom Luszczyszyn, Hailey Salvian Executive Producer: Chris Flannery Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices