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Jeśli mielibyśmy stałe miejsce w Radzie Pokoju i jeśli Rada faktycznie będzie pracowała, to warto w niej uczestniczyć – przekonywał w Popołudniowej rozmowie w RMF FM Andrzej Duda. Polityk był pytany, czy powinniśmy wydać 1 mld dolarów i dołączyć do Rady Pokoju formowanej przez prezydenta USA Donalda Trumpa. Duda wskazał także, że w niedawnej kontrowersyjnej wypowiedzi Trumpa o żołnierzach NATO, nie widzi niczego, za co gospodarz Białego Domu powinien przeprosić.

Trumpova Rada míru. Zaměří se pouze na Gazu? Nemůže ohrozit fungování a autoritu OSN? Americký prezident k ní má výhrady, navíc chce Nobelovku. Má se k Radě přidat i Česko? Odpovídá Kateřina Weissová, ředitelka Centra transatlantických vztahů CEVRO univerzity. Ptá se Matěj Skalický.

Trumpova Rada míru. Zaměří se pouze na Gazu? Nemůže ohrozit fungování a autoritu OSN? Americký prezident k ní má výhrady, navíc chce Nobelovku. Má se k Radě přidat i Česko? Odpovídá Kateřina Weissová, ředitelka Centra transatlantických vztahů CEVRO univerzity. Ptá se Matěj Skalický. Všechny díly podcastu Vinohradská 12 můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Episode 231: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore how living inside algorithmic media is reshaping not just what we see, but how we understand the world — and each another. The conversation begins with a simple but unsettling observation: moments of national trauma linger emotionally long after the events themselves, leaving many people feeling brittle, exhausted and constantly on edge. At the same time, credible data suggests that in many measurable ways — from declines in violent crime and overdoses to medical breakthroughs and rising wages — life in the United States has improved. So why does it feel so hard to even hear that kind of information? The hosts dig into the ethical implications of media systems designed to maximize engagement rather than understanding. They unpack how personalized feeds, whether on social platforms, news sites or entertainment services, reward fear, outrage and conflict, while quieter forms of progress struggle to surface. Over time, this creates a distorted sense of reality, one in which crisis feels constant and improvement feels suspect. The discussion moves beyond social media to consider how algorithms shape everything from the news we read to the music we discover. Kyte reflects on what’s been lost as we’ve traded broad exposure for hyper-personalization, while Rada shares how “big if true” rumors spread faster than verification in an environment with few editorial checks. Together, they ask what happens to moral judgment, empathy and civic responsibility when attention is continually pulled toward the most extreme claims. Importantly, the episode resists easy answers. The hosts acknowledge that real suffering persists and that serious problems demand attention. But they argue that ignoring genuine progress carries its own ethical cost, especially when despair becomes a moral default that discourages engagement and collective action.

„O tejto iniciatíve o pár rokov ani nebudeme počuť,“ hodnotí šance Rady mieru, s ktorou prichádza Donald Trump, Daniel Bednár, expert na medzinárodné právo. „Je v nej veľa marketingu, snahy zapísať sa do veľkých dejín,“ dopĺňa.Viac mocenský než mierový projekt? Trumpova Rada mieru vyvoláva otázky. Projekt, ktorý pôvodne vznikol ako dočasná iniciatíva pre dohľad nad prímerím v Gaze, má dnes globálne ambície. Samotný Donald Trump ho prezentuje ako nový nástroj na udržanie mieru vo svete. Paradoxne doň volá agresora Vladimíra Putina.Kritici hovoria o pokuse nahradiť Organizáciu spojených národov.Otázky rovnako vyvoláva miliardové členské, pričom prezident Spojených štátov má byť doživotným predsedom s mimoriadnymi právomocami.Väčšina krajín Európskej únie projekt odmieta. A ak Slovensko doteraz odmietnutie členstva len naznačovalo, dnes ho odmietla formálne aj vláda. Ak pôvodne Robert Fico odmietal vznik „paralelných štruktúr, o ktorých nevieme celkom všetko“, dnes jeho kabinet konštatuje, že by sme pre konsolidáciu nemali na členské vo výške miliardy dolárov.Trumpova Rada mieru však stále vyvoláva obavy z koncentrácie moci a oslabenia OSN.Pozrieme sa na ňu s expertom na medzinárodné právo Danielom Bednárom z Trnavskej univerzity.„V podstate nejde o iniciatívu, ktorá dokáže zmeniť svetový poriadok. Skôr v nej vidím veľa marketingu a snahu o zisk Nobelovej ceny mieru,“ hovorí Bednár. „Trump sa zrejme inšpiroval svojimi predchodcami, ktorí stáli pri zrode veľkých projektov ako Spoločnosť národov či OSN. Je tam zrejmá túžba priblížiť sa k nim a stať sa súčasťou veľkých svetových dejín. Že by sa však z tohto projektu stala organizácia schopná predčiť OSN, je pri súčasnom počte členov nepravdepodobné. Dovolím si tvrdiť, že o pár rokov o tejto iniciatíve už nebudeme počuť,“ dopĺňa.Podcast pripravil Jaroslav Barborák.

Dame Siân Phillips transports Gyles back to her childhood in Wales in the 1930s and 40s, where she grew up in a Welsh-speaking mining village, of which she paints a vivid picture. She describes hearing her policeman father play the piano and sing, playing spy games out with her friends, listening in on meetings of the Home Guard in the kitchen during the war. She also talks about her early success as an actress in her teens, going to RADA, and how she met Peter O'Toole and used to sit up all night with him playing the guitar. She talks about playing Marlene Dietrich and Livia in I, Claudius. This is an evocative interview with a remarkable actress and person. Cue the music.Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube here. Join The Rosebud Family here. And visit our website here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nasze porankowe koło słusznych inicjatyw, chce brać z Trumpa przykład i zakładamy naszą Radę Przedpokoju. Wszyscy są zaproszeni. Nasza Rada Przedpokoju jest tańsza, osoby staną się stałymi członkami już po wpłaceniu na nasze konto jedynie, a niech wam będzie, miliona złotych. Niech będzie nasza strata. Kto nie przystąpi do naszej rady, zapłaci nam karę w wysokości stu tysięcy złotych.

Episode 228: In early January, advice is everywhere. Friends offer encouragement. Social media fills with tidy aphorisms. But beneath the flood of guidance sits an uncomfortable question we rarely confront: How much of what happens to us is actually within our control? Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada take on that question by examining the role chance plays in shaping lives — and how ignoring it can distort the way people judge themselves and others. The conversation begins with a familiar moment: times of transition. New jobs, moves, health scares and relationship changes often leave people searching for direction. Those moments, Rada notes, are when advice feels most powerful — and most dangerous. Kyte argues that advice often sounds wiser in hindsight than it truly is, especially when people mistake favorable outcomes for proof that certain paths were inevitable. Throughout the episode, the hosts explore why stories of achievement tend to emphasize effort and intention while quietly overlooking randomness, timing, and circumstance. That omission, they suggest, fuels harsh self-judgment and unfair assumptions about others. When things go well, people feel deserving. When they do not, blame comes easily. Kyte draws on philosophy, behavioral research and personal experience to explain how probability, preparation and habit matter — but never operate alone. A discussion of health decisions, including lifestyle changes prompted by medical warning signs, illustrates how agency and uncertainty coexist rather than compete. Doing the “right” things, Kyte says, increases odds but never guarantees results.

Tip na Silvestra: Sýrové koule Romana Pauluse. Rada z etikety: Jak pronést nejlepší přípitek? Michelinská hvězda: historie a současnost. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Tip na Silvestra: Sýrové koule Romana Pauluse. Rada z etikety: Jak pronést nejlepší přípitek? Michelinská hvězda: historie a současnost. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Tip na Silvestra: Sýrové koule Romana Pauluse. Rada z etikety: Jak pronést nejlepší přípitek? Michelinská hvězda: historie a současnost. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Искусно замиксованный олдскул и трендовый клубный tech house от повелительницы андеграунд сцены Rada Alfa (Dance Corporation). Динамика как хлопок, открытой бутылки игристого и безумные, очень эмоциональные и ни на что непохожие селекционные звуки электроники. Дотанцевать, перетанцевать и бойлер-рум ваш шатать. Artfully remixed old-school and trendy club tech house from the mistress of the underground scene, Rada Alfa (Dance Corporation). The dynamics are like a pop, an open bottle of sparkling wine and crazy, very emotional and unlike anything else selective sounds of electronics. Dance, dance, and your boiler room is shaking.

Today's episode is about the origin of Slovak word for Christmas – Vianoce. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a traditional Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say “Do you like to sing Christmas carols?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a Christmas song.Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about the origin of Slovak word for Christmas – Vianoce. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a traditional Slovak Christmas song. You will also learn how to say “Do you like to sing Christmas carols?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a Christmas song.Slovak lesson1.    valasi (shepherds)2.    salaš (shepherds' hut / chalet)3.    radosť (joy)4.    zjavovat (to appear / to reveal)5.    jasličky (manger)6.    nebeskí duchovia (heavenly spirits)7.    sláva (glory)8.    pokoj (peace)9.    vtáčkovia (little birds)10. prekrásne (beautifully)11. panenka / Panenka (the virgin / Virgin Mary)12. dieťatko (baby)13. Vianočná koleda (Christmas carol)14. Rád / Rada spievam vianočné koledy. (I like to sing Christmas carols.)15. Radi spievate vianočné koledy? (Do you like to sing Christmas carols?)Do hory, do lesahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKdwalq9o_81. Do hory, do lesa valasi, či horí v tom našom salaši. Radosť veľká sa zjavuje a tento svet potešuje. Kráčajte bratkovia, k jasličkám, aby ste zjavili všetko nám.  2. Počkajte nás, milí bratkovia, nebeskí lietajú duchovia. Sláva Bohu prespevujú, pokoj ľuďom ohlasujú. Vtáčkovia prekrásne spievajú a do Betlehema volajú.  3. Zrodila Panenka Dieťa nám, v jasličkách vložený leží tam. Mesiáša čakného Boha na svet vteleného, poďme a vítajme vznešené Dieťatko, ležiace na sene.TRANSLATION1. To the hills, to the forest, shepherds, go, Is something burning in our hut below? A wondrous joy is shining bright, And filling all the world with light. So hurry, brothers all, to the manger near, That everything may be made clear.2. Wait for us, dear brothers, don't go yet, Heavenly spirits in the sky have met. They sing out glory to the Lord, And peace to people they outpour. The little birds are singing sweet and high, Calling us to Bethlehem nearby.3. A Maiden has borne a Child this night, Laid in a manger, sleeping soft and light. The long-awaited Messiah dear, God in the flesh has now come near. So let us go and greet with reverence mild This noble, wondrous, Holy Child.Timestamps00;35 Introduction to the episode02:33 About the meaning of the word "Vianoce"09:47 Slovak lesson16:12 Slovak Christmas song lyrics17:43 Translation19:02 Final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Perníkový závin s povidly zvaný sakrajda. Rada z etikety: Kam s kostmi od kapra? Co víme o rozinkách. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Perníkový závin s povidly zvaný sakrajda. Rada z etikety: Kam s kostmi od kapra? Co víme o rozinkách. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Perníkový závin s povidly zvaný sakrajda. Rada z etikety: Kam s kostmi od kapra? Co víme o rozinkách. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Episode 225: As digital noise continues to shape modern life, the latest episode of “The Ethical Life” turns inward, offering listeners a wide-angle look at how ancient ideas can help people navigate an era marked by distraction, isolation and growing cultural tension. Hosts Scott Rada and Richard Kyte revisit the seven-part series they released this fall based on Kyte’s public lecture program, “The Search for Meaning.” The series explored a set of foundational concepts — truth, goodness, love, beauty, the soul, justice and nature — each presented through the lens of a major historical thinker. This week’s conversation steps back to examine the project as a whole. Kyte explains that he launched the lecture series after noticing both a renewed hunger for purpose and a cultural landscape that makes deeper reflection difficult. With entertainment, social media, and algorithmic feeds competing for every spare moment, he says, people feel increasingly unmoored from the community, rituals, and shared practices that once helped anchor their daily lives. Rada and Kyte trace how that tension surfaced throughout the series. Topics such as goodness and the soul proved more challenging to condense, Kyte says, because they resist simple explanation. Others — including justice and nature — were difficult for the opposite reason: he had too much to say. Yet as the series progressed, he found that the ideas were more interconnected than he expected, each building on the last as the philosophical timeline moved from Socrates to Aldo Leopold. The episode also looks ahead. Kyte says he has begun the early stages of transforming the series into a book, drawing on months of research and the community discussions that followed each lecture. The core ideas will remain, he says, but he hopes to frame them more explicitly around the pressures of modern life and the need for intentional habits of attention.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Čokoládové lanýže. Rada z etikety: Jak způsobně přenést cukroví na svůj talířek. Soutěž o kuchařku. Miletínské modlitbičky chválil i Masaryk.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Čokoládové lanýže. Rada z etikety: Jak způsobně přenést cukroví na svůj talířek. Soutěž o kuchařku. Miletínské modlitbičky chválil i Masaryk.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Čokoládové lanýže. Rada z etikety: Jak způsobně přenést cukroví na svůj talířek. Soutěž o kuchařku. Miletínské modlitbičky chválil i Masaryk.

On the 8th day of the waning moon in the Vedic calendar month of Mrgaśirsha, we celebrate the birth anniversary of Holy Mother Sārada Devī. This an exceedingly auspicious a day for our lineage especially if not also for all worshippers of the Divine Mother everywhere in every lineage. It is a special day for everyone, actually, because today, we celebrate the "avatarahood" of the Divine Mother Herself! In 2023, we gave the talk The Tantra of Holy Mother Sarada Devi exploring Holy Mother's central teaching, "don't find fault with others/no one is a stranger to you/the world is your very own": we tried our best there to point out the non-dual teaching embedded in this seemingly innocuous, but actually theologically dense, teaching. Then, we asked Who is Holy Mother Sārada Devī? in 2024. With the disclaimer that स्वरूपं त्वदीयं न विन्दन्ति देवाः, "even the gods do not understand her true nature", we tried to sketch out a brief biography of this mysterious avatāra of Mā. Also, I thought it would be helpful to contemplate Holy Mother both as the ideal student as well as the Guru in Sārada Devī as Tantrik Guru. In this talk we encounter her emphasis on japa, that is, the recitation of the holy name as the centerpiece of spiritual practice. This year, I thought we'd do something a little more esoteric: let's explore the link between Holy Mother and various forms of the Tāntrik Goddess, with a special emphasis on the red-hued Jaggadhātī (who is very likely Holy Mother's ishta besides Ramakrishna and certainly her kula-devī, family deity) and the red-hued Lalitā Mahātripurasundarī (or Ṣoḍaśī).We also make a few etymological claims also about Her name and about Sāradā as the patron deity of Kashmir and also Adi Shankara's Śrī Vidyā stronghold in the south: Sringeri Math. You'll find all of our talks on Holy Mother all in one place here. Today is also the Feast Day of the Lady of Guadalupe! Last year, we gave a lecture called Kālī = The Lady of Guadalupecomparing the two! It is to this day one of my favorite talks ever! But ultimately, what can we say about She who becomes the very words we use to praise Her? Who can praise Her here? By Her power Brahma, Vishnu and I have taken our embodied forms! Who then can truly praise You, You who are prior to all of us? And yet, futile though it may be, here is our attempt to try to fit the ocean of your limitless Being into the teacup of our limited understanding! May all these clumsy words be like so many hibiscus flowers placed one by one at Your lotus feet in worship! Support the showLectures happen live every Monday at 7pm PST and again at Friday 11am PST Use this link and I will see you there:https://www.zoom.us/j/7028380815For more videos, guided meditations and instruction and for access to our lecture library, visit me at:https://www.patreon.com/yogawithnishTo get in on the discussion and access various spiritual materials, join our Discord here: https://discord.gg/U8zKP8yMrM

Episode 224: A recent article by Jason Feifer serves as the starting point for this episode of “The Ethical Life,” where hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada examine the quiet struggle many people experience when reaching out for support. Feifer’s piece argues that the fears holding us back — such as imposing on others, appearing incompetent, or being judged — are often misplaced. In reality, offering assistance tends to strengthen relationships rather than strain them. Rada and Kyte use that insight to explore why hesitation remains so common and what it reveals about modern life. Rada opens the conversation with a story from Thanksgiving, when he asked a relative to pass the butter while preparing mashed potatoes. The request was trivial, yet it offered a striking example of Feifer’s point: rather than being put out, the relative felt useful and included. That small moment reflects broader research cited in the episode, including a study featured in The New York Times, which shows that people who help typically feel more satisfied and appreciated than those who request support. Kyte connects the issue to cultural forces, noting that American society often elevates self-reliance as a virtue. Many people, he says, absorb the message that competence means handling everything alone, even when collaboration would be healthier. He recalls his experience trying to stabilize a struggling nonprofit as its interim leader. Although he initially tried to shoulder too much himself, he soon realized that without asking others to join in, the organization couldn’t build the collective capacity it needed. The episode also highlights how interdependency forms through everyday social rituals, including children’s birthday parties. Rada explains that critics once argued such celebrations encouraged selfishness. Instead, as Feifer notes — and the hosts echo — these gatherings helped establish mutual obligations among young peers, teaching them both to receive recognition and to reciprocate by showing up for others. Listeners also hear practical guidance on making responsible and thoughtful requests. The hosts discuss the SMART framework — specific, meaningful, action-oriented, realistic and time-bound — which helps ensure outreach feels respectful rather than burdensome. Kyte emphasizes that clarity is especially important for volunteers, who want to know not just that they’re needed, but how they can be genuinely useful.

Gada inflācija novembrī Latvijā sarukusi līdz 3,8%. Par spīti nemitīgajiem brīdinājumiem, pagājušajā nedēļā dažādu manipulatīvu zvanu rezultātā noziedznieki ieguvuši vienu no lielākajām summām pēdējā laikā - vairāk nekā pusotru miljonu eiro. Zemniekus satrauc autoceļu lietošanas nodevas pieaugums komercautomašīnām. Lietuvas valdība lems par ārkārtas stāvokļa izsludināšanu kontrabandas balonu dēļ. Ukrainas Augstākā Rada izslēgusi krievu valodu no to valodu saraksta, kurām Ukrainā nepieciešama īpaša aizsardzība. Latvijas hokeja izlasei pirmais treniņš pirms pārbaudes turnīra Slovākijā, kas sāksies 11.decembrī.

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The historiographical studies developed by Ruth Rodríguez Sotomayor, agraduate librarian of the University of Guayaquil, researcher at the HistoricalArchive of Guayas, and lecturer, are extraordinary. Her studies go beyond the limits of traditional historiography, or rather, they transcend the boundaries of the orthodox history, as Ruth Rodríguez Sotomayor rescues and exposes, through the study of symbols, the arts, sciences, and philology, of an almost unknown past of the Americas.And to speak of the Americas is to speak of the continent of civilizing godswhose traces are today silent vestiges of the original Golden Age.Certainly, Rodríguez Sotomayor's work opposes the aforementionedorthodox or “official” version, and thus, consequently, becomes a revolutionaryproposal.One of the most important fields of her studies is the prefiguration of theorigin of mankind in South America and the spread of its civilization to othercontinents. They are therefore connected to the essential works of distinguishedresearchers such as the multidisciplinary Francisco P. Moreno, the philologist andethnologist Emeterio Villamil de Rada, and the archaeologist Roberto Rengifo,since Rodríguez Sotomayor recognizes in America –or Pre-America as she aptlysheds light on it, that is, the America before the known America– as the nucleusfrom which the civilizing group emerged, migrating, projecting, and settling indifferent centers of the globe, expanding its civilization.Rafael Videla Eissmann (Chile, 1979) is a historian graduated from UniversidadCatólica de Chile. He has developed numerous anthropological and ethno-historical investigations on pre-Hispanic America, focusing his studies onmythology and symbols.Rafael is a member of the Berchtesgaden-based Privatinstitut fürWelteislehre (“Private Institute of Glacial Cosmogony”), of РОИПА (“RussianSociety for the Study of Atlantis”) and of the Italian cultural association AkakorGeographical Exploring.Among his main books are Crónica de la Montaña de Melimoyu (“Chronicle ofthe Mountain of Melimoyu”, 2003), Roberto Rengifo y el Secreto de la AméricaAborigen (“Roberto Rengifo and the Secret of Aboriginal America”, 2007), LaCosmogonía Glacial de Hörbiger y la Doctrina del Hielo Universal (“Hörbiger'sGlacial Cosmogony and the Universal Ice Doctrine”, 2007), El Diluvio y losgigantes. Mitos de Chile a la luz de la Cosmogonía Glacial (“The Deluge andthe Giants. Myths of Chile in the Light of Glacial Cosmogony”, 2010), Símbolosrúnicos en América. Con un prólogo de Vicente Pistilli (“Runic Symbols inAmerica”. With a Foreword by Vicente Pistilli. 2011), El Gran Diluvio. Mitosamericanos sobre la última catástrofe planetaria. Con un prólogo de MarcoNünemann (“The Great Flood. American Myths About the Last PlanetaryCatastrophe”. With a Foreword by Marco Nünemann. 2011), Mitos del PoloAntártico. Cosmogonía y antropogonía de la civilización prediluvial (“Myths ofthe Antarctic Pole. Cosmogony and Anthropogony of the PrediluvialCivilization”, 2012), La Ciudad de los Césares y el misterio de los indiosblancos (“The City of the Caesars and the Mystery of the White Indians”, 2012),Los Dioses Extraterrestres y el regreso de B'olon Yokte' K'uh. Con un prólogode Erich von Däniken (“The Extraterrestrial Gods and the Return of B'olonYokte' K'uh”. With a Foreword by Erich von Däniken. 2013), Los lituches. Latradición de los hombres-dioses del sur del mundo. Con un prólogo de Erichvon Däniken (“The Lituches. The Tradition of the God-Men of the South of theWorld”. With a Foreword by Erich von Däniken. 2014), El Símbolo Sagrado delSol (“The Sacred Symbol of the Sun”, 2014), Antártida, Arquinesia y laAtlántida. Aproximaciones al poblamiento americano (“Antarctica, Arquinesiaand Atlantis. Approaches to American Peopling”, 2017), Irminsul. Simbolismoen torno al origen de la raza polar (“Irminsul. Symbolism Around the Origin ofthe Polar Race”, 2017) and La tradición sagrada de los ugha mongulala.Tatunca Nara y el misterio amazónico (“The Sacred Tradition of the UghaMongulala. Tatunca Nara and the Amazon Mystery”, 2018) –among others–.Rafael is also a contributor to the magazines Sagenhafte Zeiten from Germany,PaleoSETI from Canada and Ancient America from the United States.Contact: ravidela@uc.clhttp://obrasrafaelvidelaeissmann.blogspot.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

„Uplynulo čtyřicet let od nálezu, tak by někdo z českých kunsthistoriků mohl hnout svým líným zadečkem a něco pro to udělat. Naše památková péče je zvláštně koncipovaná. Spravují památku, ale nemají povinnost ji vědecky zpracovávat, což mi přijde trošku zvláštní,“ říká restaurátor Andrej Šumbera v rozhovoru pro pořad Rada starších. 2. díl, 06.12.2025, www.RadioUniversum.cz

Dnešným hosťom relácie Zo zákulisia politiky je slovenský právnik, prokurátor a akademický pedagóg. Je tiež uznávanou osobnosťou v oblasti prokuratúry a vysokoškolského vzdelávania právnikov. V roku 2011 bol zvolený do funkcie generálneho prokurátora, pričom o jeho voľbe sa viedli spory. V júni 2013 bol do tejto funkcie zvolený nový kandidát, Jaromír Čižnár. V roku 2020 ho Rada prokurátorov opäť vybrala za kandidáta na funkciu generálneho prokurátora.Momentálne pôsobí ako vedúci Katedry trestného práva, kriminológie a kriminalistiky na Právnickej fakulte Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave. Okrem pedagogickej práce sa aktívne podieľa na formovaní trestnoprávnej legislatívy a na rozvoji moderného trestného práva na Slovensku.V dnešnom rozhovore sme sa rozprávali s profesorom Univerzity Komenského v Bratislave Jozefom Čentéšom o rušení Úradu na ochranu oznamovateľov, ale aj o ďalšej novele Trestného zákona. Uviedol svoj pohľad na to, či takzvaný horalkový paragraf zaberie, a vysvetlil aj to, prečo považuje rušenie ÚOO za absurdné.

Pomimo niedawnych opadów deszczu na południowym wschodzie Australii, władze podkreślają, że ogień może się szybko rozprzestrzeniać. Wraz z nadejściem lata, Rada ds. Pożarów i Służb Ratunkowych apeluje do mieszkańców, nawet tych spoza obszarów wysokiego ryzyka, o zachowanie czujności wobec potencjalnych pożarów buszu. Osoby, które jeszcze tego nie zrobiły, powinny odwiedzić stronę lokalnej straży pożarnej i przygotować swój plan przetrwania w przypadku pożaru.

Nicolás Rada is quietly positioning himself as one of the sharpest talents in contemporary electronic music. His instincts operate with a quiet precision, and he remains one of the scene's most reliable artists. This 90-minute mix only strengthens that reputation: a patient, controlled glide through modern progressive. Nicolás Rada will perform at Balance Croatia 2026. @nicolasrada __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY Barbarellas Discotheque, Pirovac, Croatia feat. John Digweed & Danny Howells Thursday August 6th 2026 (Friday August 7th morning finish) 12:00am - 5:00am __________________________________________________ BALANCE CROATIA 2026 Under 200 Second Release tickets remain. Balance Croatia 2026 Thu 6th Aug - Mon 10th Aug 2026 The Garden Resort, Tisno Head to www.balancecroatia.com for more info. IG: www.instagram.com/balancecroatia

Episode 223: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada take on a modern problem that feels both familiar and persistent: why so many people feel unmoored despite busier lives than ever. Their conversation explores whether stepping outside — even briefly — can provide a clearer path to reflection, balance and personal insight. The episode wraps up the show’s occasional series inspired by Kyte’s lecture program, “The Search for Meaning.” Earlier discussions explored justice, truth, love and beauty. This week, the focus turns to the natural world, which Kyte argues offers lessons not just about the environment, but about how people understand themselves. Kyte explains that outdoor settings operate on rhythms vastly different from those that dominate our daily lives. Wildlife, landscapes and seasonal change create an environment that moves at its own pace — slower, quieter and resistant to human control. That contrast, he says, forces people to shift from constant activity to simple observation, a state many find both uncomfortable and deeply restorative. Rada, attending Kyte’s recent lecture on the topic, shares stories from the audience discussions, including one student who began spending nights in a hammock on the bluffs above La Crosse. The stillness startled him at first, but ultimately became a source of comfort and clarity. Kyte notes that such moments push people to confront their surroundings without distraction and, in the process, learn something about their own reactions, fears and habits. The episode also explores the writings of conservationist Aldo Leopold, whose classic “A Sand County Almanac” helped shape modern environmental ethics. Kyte describes Leopold’s belief that understanding the land requires both affection and attention — learning the names of things, noticing seasonal changes and recognizing the ways humans fit within a larger community of living beings. Listeners hear personal reflections from both hosts, including Rada’s childhood memories of viewing nature through car windows and Kyte’s accounts of encountering wildlife just steps from busy city streets. Together, they argue that meaningful outdoor experiences don’t require remote wilderness or weeklong expeditions. Quiet city parks, early morning walks and small acts of noticing can offer the same rewards.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Pistáciové včelí úly s likérem. Rada z etikety: Jak si přidávat nudle a krutony do polévky. Historické vánoční cukroví. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Pistáciové včelí úly s likérem. Rada z etikety: Jak si přidávat nudle a krutony do polévky. Historické vánoční cukroví. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

Vánoční pečení s Josefem Maršálkem: Pistáciové včelí úly s likérem. Rada z etikety: Jak si přidávat nudle a krutony do polévky. Historické vánoční cukroví. Vánoční soutěž o kuchařku.

„Relikviář sv. Maura měl velké štěstí, je ochráněn nějakou mocí, a vždycky, když už to vypadalo bledě, tak nastala nějaká zázračná situace, a relikviář byl zachráněn. Jeho šťastná hvězda ho provází celou jeho existencí,“ říká restaurátor Andrej Šumbera v rozhovoru pro pořad Rada starších. 1. díl, 29.11.2025, www.RadioUniversum.cz

Tomáš Balogh je šéf krajskej prokuratúry v Žiline, ktorý sa ocitol vo verejnom spore s generálnym prokurátorom Marošom Žilinkom. Tvrdí, že Žilinka mu nezákone zasahoval do citlivých politických káuz - konkrétne pre Ficovho švagra Svetozára Chabadu a šéfa úradu vlády Juraja Gedru mal Žilinka žiadať prísnejšie a rýchlejšie stíhanie. Verejne sa proti tomu ozval až keď sa ho generálny prokurátor pokúsil odvolať z funkcie. Balogh tvrdí, že to bolo pre zástupný dôvod a požiadal o pomoc Úrad na ochranu oznamovateľov. Prípad bude už zajtra riešiť Rada prokurátorov. Prečo sa obrátil aj na politikov?Generálny prokurátor Maroš Žilinka chce Tomáša Balogha odvolať pre pochybenia pri obstarávaní nábytku na žilinskej prokuratúre. O jeho listoch tvrdí, že sú len vedrami špiny na vedenie generálnej prokuratúry.Tomáš Balogh sa bráni, že sa nenechá odvolať zo zástupného dôvodu. S politikmi Smeru ani ich nominantmi podľa vlastných slov nič nemá.V podcaste so žilinským krajským prokurátorom Tomášom Baloghom sa dozviete:– od 1. minúty – ako malo vyzerať ovplyvňovanie politických káuz zo strany generálneho prokurátora;– po 5:00 – že Maroš Žilinka mal vydať pokyny písomne, ale dal ich len ústne;– od 7:00 – či nie je legitímne, aby nadriadený prokurátor žiadal rýchlejší postup v prípade Svetozára Chabadu;– okolo 9:00 – ako mohol prokurátor Chabada neriešiť spisy neúmyselne;– od 16:00 – prečo Maroš Žilinka tlačí na tieto kauzy;– po 17:00 – že intenzita zásahov Maroša Žilinku vzrástli v jednej kauze v júli 2025, mesiac po neschválení jeho renty;– od 19:00 – ako reaguje na to, že tieto prípady vyzerajú ako ochrana ľudí blízkych Smeru;– po 21:00 – prečo verejne vystúpil proti Marošovi Žilinkovi až keď mu hrozí strata funkcie;– od 25:00 – ako verí, že ho ochráni Úrad na ochranu oznamovateľov a či je už chráneným oznamovateľom;– po 34:00 – prečo sa ho dotýkajú vyjadrenia Maroša Žilinku, ale neprekáža mu, ak jeho meno využíva Smer v politike;– od 43:00 – prečo prokurátorke v kauze sekty AllatRa navrhol taký nízky disciplinárny trest a či jej prestal veriť;– po 44:00 – že nerozumie, čím je kontroverzný jeho podriadený prokurátor Kováč.Oprava: Redaktor v rozhovore nesprávne uviedol, že neschválenie renty pre generálneho prokurátora časovo zapadá s údajným zásahom do kauzy v novembri 2024. V skutočnosti koreluje až s druhým diskutovaným prípadom v júli 2025 (rentu poslanci odmietli v júni 2025).

Tomáš Balogh je šéf krajskej prokuratúry v Žiline, ktorý sa ocitol vo verejnom spore s generálnym prokurátorom Marošom Žilinkom. Tvrdí, že Žilinka mu nezákone zasahoval do citlivých politických káuz - konkrétne pre Ficovho švagra Svetozára Chabadu a šéfa úradu vlády Juraja Gedru mal Žilinka žiadať prísnejšie a rýchlejšie stíhanie. Verejne sa proti tomu ozval až keď sa ho generálny prokurátor pokúsil odvolať z funkcie. Balogh tvrdí, že to bolo pre zástupný dôvod a požiadal o pomoc Úrad na ochranu oznamovateľov. Prípad bude už zajtra riešiť Rada prokurátorov. Prečo sa obrátil aj na politikov?Generálny prokurátor Maroš Žilinka chce Tomáša Balogha odvolať pre pochybenia pri obstarávaní nábytku na žilinskej prokuratúre. O jeho listoch tvrdí, že sú len vedrami špiny na vedenie generálnej prokuratúry.Tomáš Balogh sa bráni, že sa nenechá odvolať zo zástupného dôvodu. S politikmi Smeru ani ich nominantmi podľa vlastných slov nič nemá.V podcaste so žilinským krajským prokurátorom Tomášom Baloghom sa dozviete:– od 1. minúty – ako malo vyzerať ovplyvňovanie politických káuz zo strany generálneho prokurátora;– po 5:00 – že Maroš Žilinka mal vydať pokyny písomne, ale dal ich len ústne;– od 7:00 – či nie je legitímne, aby nadriadený prokurátor žiadal rýchlejší postup v prípade Svetozára Chabadu;– okolo 9:00 – ako mohol prokurátor Chabada neriešiť spisy neúmyselne;– od 16:00 – prečo Maroš Žilinka tlačí na tieto kauzy;– po 17:00 – že intenzita zásahov Maroša Žilinku vzrástli v jednej kauze v júli 2025, mesiac po neschválení jeho renty;– od 19:00 – ako reaguje na to, že tieto prípady vyzerajú ako ochrana ľudí blízkych Smeru;– po 21:00 – prečo verejne vystúpil proti Marošovi Žilinkovi až keď mu hrozí strata funkcie;– od 25:00 – ako verí, že ho ochráni Úrad na ochranu oznamovateľov a či je už chráneným oznamovateľom;– po 34:00 – prečo sa ho dotýkajú vyjadrenia Maroša Žilinku, ale neprekáža mu, ak jeho meno využíva Smer v politike;– od 43:00 – prečo prokurátorke v kauze sekty AllatRa navrhol taký nízky disciplinárny trest a či jej prestal veriť;– po 44:00 – že nerozumie, čím je kontroverzný jeho podriadený prokurátor Kováč.Oprava: Redaktor v rozhovore nesprávne uviedol, že neschválenie renty pre generálneho prokurátora časovo zapadá s údajným zásahom do kauzy v novembri 2024. V skutočnosti koreluje až s druhým diskutovaným prípadom v júli 2025 (rentu poslanci odmietli v júni 2025).

Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with screenwriter Philip Ralph, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Barton Fink impact, Big Night analysis, and Bloody Sunday influence on his personal growth and cinema's transformative power. Philip Ralph also discusses the ongoing, rolling paradigm shift/crisis in the TV industry (and film industry too), the impact on working class people entering/staying in the TV industry and what the TV industry could be doing to make things better. Movies That Changed Your Life   Find out about the ongoing, rolling paradigm shift/crisis in the TV industry and the lasting impact of cinema with Stuart Wright on his movie podcast.   [2:00] What do you mean by rolling paradigm shift/crisis in the TV industry? [8:40] Philip's open tweet to the industry goes viral [12:00] The political argument for the cultural importance of public service broadcasting to the wider successes in UK TV (and film) [15:00] UK TV has to be affordable to be sustainable and costs are rocketing. [17:00] What are the opportunities to improve the UK TV industry? We need to go back to basics. You need to invest in the future of the industry. More low budget shows? [21:00] Channel 5 resurrection of Play For Today  [23:40] We need a bit of punk ethos [31:00] The pressure that every show has to sell around world stifles innovation/narrows the window of opportunity. [34:00] 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life Barton Fink impact  [34:45] Philip Ralph saw Barton Fink at the now defunct Lumiere Cinema when he was studying at RADA. It really stayed with him and has become something incredibly important to his life. Big Night analysis [42:00] Philip Ralph says Big Night is his favourite film of all time. He could've done a whole podcast on Big Night he loves it so much. For Philip, Big Night is the perfect evocation of art versus commerce.  Bloody Sunday Influence   [48:40] Philip Ralph says that Bloody Sunday, over and above the execution of it, demonstrates Paul Greengrass's unique ability to take you into the minutiae of a day like that and never dehumanises anybody, even the people who end up doing appalling things. The power of it as a piece of documentary drama, it inspired a whole strand of Philip's writing life. Key Take Aways:   - Discover how movies that changed your life shape personal and professional growth. Learn about the ongoing, rolling paradigm shift/crisis in the TV industry (and film industry) What the we and the TV industry could be doing to make things better Understand the impact on working class people Understand cinema's transformative power through Barton Fink (1991), Big Night (1996), Bloody Sunday (2002) About the Guest:   Philip Ralph is a a multi-award-winning writer for screen and stage. Find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/philip-ralph-1258a7260/ Philip's keynote speech on class in the UK TV industry given at Leeds University's Media department in Ocftober 2025 - COMMON PEOPLE: Reclaiming The Narrative On Class in TV at a Time of Crisis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_66i8f815oA Play for Today: The revival hoping to save British TV from a class crisis https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/play-for-today-channel-5-b2863772.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1763018711 Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow on Spotify or wherever you listen to your podcasts for more movies that impacted your life!  Share your favourite movies that impacted your life on X (@leytonrocks) and leave a 5-star review and tell us which 3 films impacted your adult life. Best ones get read out on the podcast. Credits:   Intro/Outro music: *Rocking The Stew* by Tokyo Dragons (https://www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)  Written, produced, and hosted by Stuart Wright for [Britflicks.com](https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 222: When a city planner mentioned that a large, developable tract of land might contain Native American artifacts, cohost Scott Rada started wondering how communities decide which parts of the past are worth protecting — and what the costs of preservation might be for the present. This week’s episode examines the tension between honoring cultural heritage and addressing pressing human needs, such as housing. Rada and co-host Richard Kyte unpack the ethical dilemmas that surface when new development projects run up against the remnants of older civilizations. Rada argues that while respect for the past matters, society’s first responsibility should be to the living — to families who need homes, jobs and public spaces now. He questions whether stopping or slowing modern projects for the sake of long-buried artifacts truly serves anyone. Kyte counters that the choice isn’t always binary. He suggests that reverence for the dead and care for the living can coexist, and that certain places — burial grounds, ceremonial sites or historically significant landscapes — deserve deliberate protection, even if doing so requires compromise or delay. Their exchange touches on Wisconsin’s effigy and burial mounds, the ethics of archaeology and how public policy shapes what gets preserved. Kyte points out that housing shortages typically stem from decades of zoning failures, rather than from the small number of sites deemed sacred or historically valuable. Rada pushes back, asking whether reverence for what once was can sometimes become an excuse for inaction. The conversation widens to include broader cultural questions: Why do humans feel compelled to memorialize the dead? What promises do cemeteries represent to future generations? And how long should those promises last — centuries, millennia, forever? Kyte argues that physical reminders of our ancestors keep societies grounded in gratitude and perspective. Rada wonders whether our fixation on physical places distracts us from the spiritual or emotional connections that endure regardless of location. About the hosts Scott Rada is a digital strategist with Lee Enterprises, and Richard Kyte is the director of the D.B. Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He is also the author of "Finding Your Third Place: Building Happier Communities (and Making Great Friends Along the Way)."

„V tuto chvíli je Rada Romů města Plzně je neformální radou. Chceme moct dělat připomínky a vyjadřovat se k věcem, které se týkají i Romů,“ vysvětluje zakladatel a předseda Rady David Tišer.

Hay gente que se gana loterías evidentes y hay otra que se gana lo que parece todo lo contrario: aquel número de toda estadística que advierte lo que puede salir mal. Y sale mal. Y se complica. Y cuando se cree que no puede salir peor, sale peor. Las verdaderas pruebas de la vida, son aquellas para las que no te prepara nadie. Y lo que sale de ti, habla de lo que llevas por dentro. Fe o desespero. Rabia o resiliencia. Juanita y Tiz, y en realidad, toda su familia, son un ejemplo de todo lo bonito que puede salir de un ser humano, cuando la vida cambia todos y cada uno de los puntos del libreto.

Before he became one of Britain's most familiar faces, Stephen Mangan was a bookish North London boy from an Irish working-class family- the son of a builder and a barmaid- who won a scholarship to a boarding school his parents didn't want him to attend. From there to Cambridge, to RADA, and to the West End, his path looks polished. But behind it lies grief, grit, and a fierce curiosity about the world that's shaped every creative choice he's made.In this episode of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien sits down with the actor, writer and presenter to trace Stephen's journey from a bullied schoolboy to star of Green Wing, Episodes and The Split. They talk about losing both parents young, finding refuge in acting, and why he now writes children's books with his sister, Anita- stories that rekindle the magic of reading he discovered as a boy with a book wedged between him and his dad at the dinner table.It's a conversation about loss, love, and laughter- and how Stephen's career, from Cambridge plays to Hollywood sitcoms, has been guided not by fame, but by joy, curiosity, and the determination to make work that he'd genuinely want to watch, read, or share with his own children.Find out more about Barrie Saves Christmas here

Episode 221: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada tackle one of the most enduring moral questions — how wealth, privilege and authority shape our understanding of fairness. Kyte argues that many of society’s moral blind spots emerge not from ignorance, but from a state of comfort. “When we’re insulated by prosperity,” he says, “we lose the capacity to recognize suffering — and once that happens, our idea of justice starts to shift.” The conversation begins with the lingering unease around the Jeffrey Epstein case. Rada notes that the story continues to capture public attention years after Epstein’s death, not because of its lurid details but because it still feels unresolved. Why, they ask, does accountability so often end where power begins? From there, the discussion widens — tracing the roots of moral perception from ancient philosophy to modern politics. Kyte describes how early Christian thinkers introduced the then-radical idea that all people possess inherent dignity, a belief that ultimately challenged institutions built on exploitation and hierarchy. That framework, he says, remains essential if society hopes to confront modern injustices such as human trafficking, forced labor and homelessness. Rada presses on the practical side of justice: even when we recognize wrongdoing, why is it so difficult to act? The hosts explore examples close to home, from underfunded public defenders to social systems that keep citizens separated by class. Each instance, they argue, reveals how distance — social, economic and emotional — allows inequity to flourish unnoticed. The episode also connects with Kyte’s ongoing public lecture series, “The Search for Meaning.”

Pečení s Vojtou Vrtiškou: Posvícenské hnětýnky. Rada z etikety: Jak dojíst zbytek omáčky na talíři. Pochází anglická slanina opravdu z Anglie?

247 eur ročne na jedného občana bez detí. Rodine s dvomi deťmi stúpnu výdavky na budúci rok o 858 eur. Rada pre rozpočtovú zodpovednosť už zrátala dôsledky vládnej konsolidácie na ľudí.Prečo aj tretí konsolidačný balíček najviac zasahuje domácnosti pracujúcich rodín s deťmi? Prečo ju pocítia najviac tí, ktorí zarábajú najmenej? A ako dopadli dôchodcovia? Ktoré opatrenia za to môžu naviac? Ako to pocíti naša ekonomika, bude to už budúci rok lepšie, alebo nás čakajú ďalšie konsolidácie a uťahovania opaskov? A musí vláda pre vysoký dlh požiadať parlament o dôveru?Braňo Závodský sa rozprával s členom Rady pre rozpočtovú zodpovednosť Martinom Šustrom.

Episode 220: For decades, the phrase “follow your dream” has been stitched into graduation speeches, greeting cards and social-media pep talks. But what if that familiar advice is doing more harm than good? Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada challenge one of America’s most cherished bits of wisdom. Drawing inspiration from a syndicated column by journalist Dick Meyer, the pair consider whether the pursuit of a singular passion has left too many people anxious, disillusioned or convinced that ordinary success isn’t enough. Kyte argues that telling every young person to chase a dream sets them up for frustration. “Most people don’t have one burning passion at 18,” he said, noting that interests shift and mature over time. Far better, he suggests, to focus on becoming useful, developing skills and finding work that contributes to others’ well-being. Rada shares his own early ambitions — becoming a baseball announcer or a TV meteorologist — and how those seemingly unattainable dreams eventually resurfaced in unexpected ways. The hosts also examine the modern pressure on college students to declare majors and find direction early, even as industries change faster than ever. They discuss the idea of a “growth mindset,” coined by psychologist Carol Dweck, which emphasizes adaptability and resilience over fixed talent or destiny. Both agree that in a world reshaped by technology and automation, curiosity may be the most important skill of all. By the episode’s end, Rada and Kyte reach a thoughtful conclusion: Purpose isn’t a finish line but a moving target. Staying curious, taking on new challenges and investing in relationships often lead to deeper satisfaction than chasing the perfect career ever could.

Episode 219: In the latest episode of The Ethical Life podcast, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada take on one of humanity’s oldest — and least discussed — questions: What is the soul? This episode is part of Kyte’s lecture series, The Search for Meaning. It’s a timely conversation, released just after All Souls’ Day, yet Kyte points out that few people actually think about what the day commemorates. Instead, Halloween tends to dominate the season’s attention. Still, belief in something beyond the physical remains nearly universal. Citing a recent Pew Research Center survey, Kyte notes that more than 80 percent of Americans say humans have souls — a rare point of agreement in a divided nation. But if nearly everyone believes, why is the topic so absent from everyday life? Rada and Kyte explore that paradox. When people stop viewing themselves as souls, Kyte argues, they begin to see themselves only as bodies — and bodies, he says, “are intrinsically pleasure-seeking.” The result is a culture obsessed with comfort and consumption, rather than meaning. Seeing ourselves as souls, he adds, reminds us that fulfillment comes not from pleasure but from purpose. The conversation moves from theology to psychology, touching on Sigmund Freud’s fascination with the soul despite his atheism. Freud saw the concept as vital language for describing the wholeness of human experience — including the unconscious mind, which can surface unexpectedly through what we now call Freudian slips. Listeners will also hear Kyte reflect on stories of near-death experiences reported across cultures and history. These moments, he said, can’t be dismissed easily. “When you find a phenomenon that’s widely reported across cultures, it’s not simply a cultural product,” he said. Rada presses Kyte on whether the mystery itself — not knowing what happens after death — might actually serve us. Kyte thinks it does. “It doesn’t really help us to know exactly what life after death is like,” he said. “What matters is how we live now.”

Zástupci národnostních menšin v Česku jsou znepokojeni tím, že by se čestný předseda Motoristů sobě Filip Turek mohl stát šéfem tuzemské diplomacie. „Člověk, který zastává nejvyšší diplomatický post, by se měl vyznačovat velkým respektem k jiným kulturám a národům. Pan Turek s ohledem na svou minulost tyto kvality nemá,“ říká člen Rady vlády pro národnostní menšiny Georgi Bečev.

Episode 218: Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada dig into a question that touches nearly every part of modern existence: What happens when a culture built on making life easier begins to lose the very relationships that make life meaningful? From dishwashers to digital assistants, the 20th and 21st centuries have delivered one innovation after another designed to save time, reduce effort and simplify daily routines. But as Rada and Kyte note, every bit of friction we remove from life comes with a hidden cost. When we no longer share chores, wait in lines or depend on others for small acts of help, we also weaken the bonds that once held neighbors, co-workers and families together. Kyte points out that humans have reached an unprecedented moment in history: For the first time, many of us are asking whether we have too much convenience. What began with washing machines and supermarkets has evolved into an on-demand economy that prizes speed above all else. And while few people would want to return to hauling water or scrubbing laundry by hand, the hosts argue that our obsession with efficiency may be quietly reshaping our moral landscape. Their conversation ranges from the decline of repair culture to the rise of social media and hyperindividualism, connecting the dots between broken appliances, eroded patience and fractured civic trust. The episode also revisits the promise and peril of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, questioning whether they will truly grant us more leisure or instead fuel new forms of productivity.

Michael Sheen is an award-winning actor.After finding his love for the stage with the West Glamorgan Youth theatre as a teenager, he studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. He spent the 1990s making a name for himself as a stage actor, shining in the classics from Romeo and Juliet to Peer Gynt as well as in 20th century masterpieces such as Look Back in Anger and Amadeus, receiving several Olivier Award nominations along the way.A relocation to the US in the early 2000s with his then partner, the actress Kate Beckinsale, and their young daughter Lily prompted a move into films. His breakthrough came in 2003 when he portrayed Tony Blair in a Stephen Frears film called The Deal. It was the beginning of what became an unlikely specialism: morphing into real people from recent history: Kenneth Williams, David Frost, Brian Clough, Chris Tarrant, and Prince Andrew – with two more outings as Tony Blair thrown in for good measure.Michael was born in Newport, South Wales, in February 1969, the eldest of two children to Meyrick and Irene. He grew up in Port Talbot from the age of eight and considers it his hometown. His first love was football, and he was spotted as youngster by an Arsenal talent scout to play for their youth team. His parents decided against moving the family to London and he turned to acting instead and graduated from RADA in 1991.Alongside the classic dramas, his range extends to appearing in fantasy and science fiction films such as The Twilight Saga and Tron: Legacy. Michael has said that the most meaningful project to him was a modern restaging of the passion play in Port Talbot in 2011, which involved the participation of a thousand local people, because it opened his eyes to the difficulties many of them were experiencing. He has since used his own money to fund the 2019 Homeless World Cup in Cardiff and set up an organisation which supports community groups. Michael lives in Wales with his partner, the actress Anna Lundberg, and their two young daughters. DISC ONE: Vienna - Ultravox DISC TWO: The Ecstasy Of Gold - Ennio Morricone DISC THREE: Desire - Talk Talk DISC FOUR: Gimme Shelter - The Rolling Stones DISC FIVE: Ready for Drowning - Manic Street Preachers DISC SIX: Passion - Peter Gabriel DISC SEVEN: Dark Secret - Lau DISC EIGHT: Oh Yeah - Yello BOOK CHOICE: The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell LUXURY ITEM: A football CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Vienna - Ultravox Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Sarah TaylorThere are more than 2000 programmes in our archive available for you to listen to. We have cast away other notable actors including Sir Anthony Hopkins and some of the people Michael has played including Kenneth Williams, Chris Tarrant and Tony Blair. You can find all those episodes and more by searching BBC Sounds.