Podcasts about Slovakia

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RSI takes a look back at the past week in Slovakia. Today we focus on All Saint's Day.

VOV1 - Ngày 31/10, Ủy ban châu Âu đã kêu gọi Ba Lan, Hungary và Slovakia dỡ bỏ lệnh cấm đơn phương đối với hàng nông sản nhập khẩu từ Ucraina, cảnh báo rằng những hạn chế như vậy vi phạm các quy tắc thương mại của EU.

Day 1,346.Today, as Ukrainian forces hang on in Pokrovsk, we discuss more reports coming out of the city of Russian troops fighting in civilian clothes – a clear war crime. Plus, we hear about Ukraine's latest long range strikes inside Russia and look at a worrying message from the International Atomic Energy Agency that accuses Moscow of targeting three of Ukraine's nuclear power plants. Later, we hear how a Ukrainian opera lost for 250 years premiered earlier this month in Chernivtsi, accompanied by the sound of air alerts.Contributors:Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.With thanks to Nataliya Lukyanova and James ButterwickSIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:Russian soldiers disguised in civilian clothes infiltrating front-line city (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/13/russian-soldiers-disguised-civilian-clothing-infiltrating/Poland, Hungary and Slovakia defy Brussels as Ukraine trade deal takes effect (POLITICO)https://www.politico.eu/article/poland-hungary-and-slovakia-defy-brussels-as-ukraine-trade-deal-takes-effect/Trump-Vladimir Putin Budapest summit axed following Moscow memo (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/d6655fb1-31af-4da8-85f7-085a8fc00969Hungary's foot-dragging on Russian oil crashes into realityhttps://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-foot-dragging-russian-oil-crashes-reality-croatia-sanction/ LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatestSubscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The authenticity of the final self-portrait by Paul Gauguin, made in 1903 and housed in the Kunstmuseum in Basel, was earlier this year called into question. Now, the museum has completed its promised analysis, and confirmed that the painting is not a fake and is by Gauguin. Ben Luke talks to The Art Newspaper's special correspondent, Martin Bailey, about the saga. In recent years, the late Indian sculptor Mrinalini Mukherjee has come to increasing prominence. Now, a show at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, called A Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle, explores her work in the context of six other artists including her parents, Leela Mukherjee and Benode Behari Mukherjee. The exhibition's curator, Tarini Malik, tells Ben more. And this episode's Work of the Week is Character Head No.25 by Franz Xaver Messerschmidt, the 18th-century sculptor who was born in Germany, and lived in modern-day Austria and Slovakia. The bust features in the exhibition Franz Xaver Messerschmidt: More than Character Heads, at the Belvedere in Vienna, and we talk to the exhibition's curators, Katharina Lovecky and Georg Lechner, about the work.New subscription offer: eight-week free digital trial of The Art Newspaper. Cancel anytime. The subscription auto-renews at full price for your region. www.theartnewspaper.com/subscriptions-8WEEKSOFFERA Story of South Asian Art: Mrinalini Mukherjee and Her Circle, Royal Academy of Arts, London, 31 October-24 February 2026.Franz Xaver Messerschmidt: More Than Character Heads, Belvedere, Vienna, 31 October-6 April 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Pascoe talks with musicologist, musical journalist, musician and music lover Oliver Rehak to give you an intro to Slovak music today. REPEAT

Slovakia introduces speed limits for pedestrians on sidewalks. Woman arrested for smoking a crack pipe while on oxygen at the hospital. 80 year old cruise ship passenger died after being left on a remote island called Lizard Island. // Weird AF News is the only daily weird news podcast in the world. Weird news 5 days/week and on Friday it's only Floridaman. SUPPORT by joining the Weird AF News Patreon http://patreon.com/weirdafnews - OR buy Jonesy a coffee at http://buymeacoffee.com/funnyjones Buy MERCH: https://weirdafnews.merchmake.com/ - Check out the official website https://WeirdAFnews.com and FOLLOW host Jonesy at http://instagram.com/funnyjones - wants Jonesy to come perform standup comedy in your city? Fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvYbm8Wgz3Oc2KSDg0-C6EtSlx369bvi7xdUpx_7UNGA_fIw/viewform

As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk symbols to castles perched above deep valleys and trails leading into the rocky heights of Slovakia's many majestic mountains, the country is full of hidden gems. For those curious to explore beyond Slovakia's well-known destinations, we present our travel series called Country Roads. In this second episode, we journey to Muránska Planina National Park in central Slovakia. Here, we uncover the unique flora, fauna, and geology that make this relatively new national park so special. We also delve into the region's fascinating history and culture—once known as “the iron heart of Hungary.” Along the way, you'll get practical travel tips, discover how Slovak literature can enrich your trip, and even learn how feeding a ground squirrel might just make your adventure unforgettable. (REPEAT)

As many tourists and foreign residents have discovered, Slovakia is much more than its charming capital, Bratislava. From villages adorned with mysterious folk symbols to castles perched above deep valleys and trails leading into the rocky heights of Slovakia's many majestic mountains, the country is full of hidden gems. For those curious to explore beyond Slovakia's well-known destinations, we present our travel series called Country Roads. In this second episode, we journey to Muránska Planina National Park in central Slovakia. Here, we uncover the unique flora, fauna, and geology that make this relatively new national park so special. We also delve into the region's fascinating history and culture—once known as “the iron heart of Hungary.” Along the way, you'll get practical travel tips, discover how Slovak literature can enrich your trip, and even learn how feeding a ground squirrel might just make your adventure unforgettable. (REPEAT)

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Amazon introduces its new AI feature “Help Me Decide” – a shopping assistant that uses your browsing and search history to make suggestions for your next purchase. In addition to this news, Valerie and Ingrid also discuss why Bauhaus only launched its marketplace after two years of development and whether the DIY market is too late to the party. They talk about a real early starter in the refurbished goods market, namely refurbed and its planned expansion into the UK. They also take a look at Zalando's market entry in Portugal and what it means for the market there. And they talk about the highly astonishing figures that can be gleaned from the transparency reports of the Very Large Online Platforms (spoiler: Aliexpress is much bigger than most people think).Here is the link to all the VLOP figures: https://marketplace-universe.com/chinese-platforms-in-europe/ Note from the sponsor base:Central and Eastern Europe, global giants like Aliexpress and Temu are making waves, but it's local heroes that truly dominate the scene: Allegro leads the pack in Poland with over €12 billion in GMV, eMAG is a powerhouse in Romania, and Heureka has expanded from a price comparison site to a marketplace giant in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. And with platforms like Aliexpress, Temu, and Shein continuing to grow, CEE has become the perfect playground for e-commerce opportunities. If you want to learn more, join our webinar “Cracking the CEE Code: Marketplace Strategies for Central & Eastern Europe” on November 18th at 11 AM – Together with our partner Base we'll dive into all the details on marketplace strategies across Central and Eastern Europe. Register right now here! https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8617538153683/WN_X14-bg1HTQOQbfMZSWNJ5w#/registration Note from the sponsor eBay:Christmas is just around the corner – and with it comes the biggest logistics challenge of the year. Customers expect on-time deliveries, easy returns, and full transparency. So how can sellers stay relaxed when parcel volumes explode? eBay has you covered. With the eBay shipping platform, you can easily create labels online, track every shipment automatically, and even ship parcels without a printer using QR codes. And for higher shipping volumes, eBay Fulfillment by Orange Connex takes care of the entire process. There's more: with eBay's “Arrives before Christmas” badge, your buyers instantly see whether their orders will arrive on time. In the end, it's not about how many orders you get - but how many arrive happily. Check out eBay's full Peak Season checklist and shipping tips right here now! https://www.ebay.de/verkaeuferportal/versand/peak-season

In 2022, Slovak households generated roughly 478 kilograms of municipal waste per person, slightly below the EU average. However, Slovakia's recycling rate is also below the European average, standing at just 49.5%. Even more concerning is the country's continued reliance on landfilling and incineration for the remaining waste. To better understand the environmental and social impacts of these practices, RSI spoke with Monika Medovičová from Friends of the Earth Slovakia. To explore potential solutions and alternatives, we also spoke with Ivana Majeleš from the Circular Economy Institute Slovakia.

British writer and lecturer Jonathan Gresty sits down with Oscar Brophy to discuss why he came to Slovakia, what's kept him here for more than three decades, and what this country has taught him about his native England.

In 2022, Slovak households generated roughly 478 kilograms of municipal waste per person, slightly below the EU average. However, Slovakia's recycling rate is also below the European average, standing at just 49.5%. Even more concerning is the country's continued reliance on landfilling and incineration for the remaining waste. To better understand the environmental and social impacts of these practices, RSI spoke with Monika Medovičová from Friends of the Earth Slovakia. To explore potential solutions and alternatives, we also spoke with Ivana Majeleš from the Circular Economy Institute Slovakia.

Kelly Foster Lundquist joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about falling in love with creative nonfiction, believing our story is worth sharing, contemplating how to tell it without hurting someone else, shifting from writing academically to personally, taking 20 years to complete a memoir, leaning into and trusting the particularity of our story, learning to stop explaining in our manuscripts, trying different structural approaches, the pattern hungry brain, incorporating culture, history, and research, when writing feels redemptive, liberating, and affirming, and her new memoir Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage.   Also in this episode: -gratitude -conversion therapy -when a story feels too sacred   Books mentioned in this episode: -The Argonauts by Maggie Nelston -The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr -Seven Drafts: Self-Edit Like a Pro from Blank Page to Books by Allison K. Williams -Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salessas   Kelly Foster Lundquist teaches writing at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, MN. Originally from Mississippi, Lundquist has taught writing all over the United States (Boston, Chicago, Mississippi, Seattle, California, etc), as well as in Slovakia and Scotland. Her poetry and nonfiction can be seen in many places, including Villain Era Lit, Last Syllable Lit, Whale Road Review, and Image Journal. Her work has been nominated for a 2024 Best of the Net Award as well as a Pushcart Prize. She is the recipient of grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board as well as the Central Minnesota Arts Board. Her book Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage (Eerdmans) will debut in October 2025. She lives in a little red house in Minnesota with her spouse and daughter.  Connect with Kelly: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyfosterlundquist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EgWxeL94v/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: https://www.kellyfosterlundquist.com/ Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/beard-a-memoir-of-a-marriage-kelly-foster-lundquist/22424165?ean=9780802884732&next=t   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

Why did Ľudovít Štúr choose to codify the Slovak language based on the dialects of Central Slovakia? How did a young man from a small Slovak village become a member of the Hungarian Parliament? And was he more concerned about his appearance because of his female or male students? You'll discover the answers to these questions and more in this Tuesday special, marking the 210th anniversary of a figure without whom Slovakia might not exist. Explaining the significance of Ľudovít Štúr's life and work to international audiences is Martina Grenova Simkovicova.

Why did Ľudovít Štúr choose to codify the Slovak language based on the dialects of Central Slovakia? How did a young man from a small Slovak village become a member of the Hungarian Parliament? And was he more concerned about his appearance because of his female or male students? You'll discover the answers to these questions and more in this Tuesday special, marking the 210th anniversary of a figure without whom Slovakia might not exist. Explaining the significance of Ľudovít Štúr's life and work to international audiences is Martina Grenova Simkovicova.

Each year, Pink October unites the world in the fight against breast cancer — raising awareness, encouraging early diagnosis, and supporting everyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. In this special broadcast, we explore how awareness turns into action — and how personal stories can inspire real change. Zuzana Bardyová from the National Oncology Institute (NOI) shares how Slovakia is advancing prevention and early detection. From the non-profit OZ Amazonky, Zuzana Janovičová speaks about the power of community — how mutual support, technology, and empathy help women rebuild confidence and reconnect with life after diagnosis. And finally, Viera Lipčáková Lacová and Dr. Jaroslava Salman, co-authors of Nádej bez záruky (Hope Without Guarantee), bring deeply human stories of resilience — reminding us that hope, even without certainty, can be one of the strongest medicines of all. In Slovak Sound Check, we hop on board to explore public transport vocabulary in Slovak.

Each year, Pink October unites the world in the fight against breast cancer — raising awareness, encouraging early diagnosis, and supporting everyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. In this special broadcast, we explore how awareness turns into action — and how personal stories can inspire real change. Zuzana Bardyová from the National Oncology Institute (NOI) shares how Slovakia is advancing prevention and early detection. From the non-profit OZ Amazonky, Zuzana Janovičová speaks about the power of community — how mutual support, technology, and empathy help women rebuild confidence and reconnect with life after diagnosis. And finally, Viera Lipčáková Lacová and Dr. Jaroslava Salman, co-authors of Nádej bez záruky (Hope Without Guarantee), bring deeply human stories of resilience — reminding us that hope, even without certainty, can be one of the strongest medicines of all. In Slovak Sound Check, we hop on board to explore public transport vocabulary in Slovak.

Podporujem, pretože „pomáha, aby nikto nezostal vynechaný“ či „pretože verím, že zmena vo vzdelávaní začína pri tých, ktorí deti (a cez ne aj celé rodiny) vedú ďalej, inšpirujú a dávajú im pocit, že na nich záleží, nech pochádzajú odkiaľkoľvek“. Len dve vyjadrenia na adresu programu, ktorý sme pôvodne poznali pod názvom Teach for Slovakia, dnes skrátene Teach.Na Slovensku je desať rokov. A dáva dokopy šikovných a ambicióznych ľudí, ktorým nie je jedno, ako to vyzerá so vzdelávaním u nás. Cestou je osobná skúsenosť s prácou učiteľa, neraz v náročných podmienkach aj vylúčených komunít. Bez nevyhnutnosti pedagogickej kvalifikácie. No v komunite, ktorá čerpá z tridsaťročných skúseností programu v celom svete. S ambíciou pripravovať lídrov, ktorí si realitu školstva zažili na vlastnej koži a boli hnacou silou a súčasťou pozitívnych zmien v školstve.Čo program Teach krajine priniesol? A ako sa vyrovnáva napríklad s exodom pätiny študentov, ktorí Slovensko kvôli ďalšiemu vzdelávaniu opúšťajú a svoju budúcnosť tu ani nevidia?Otázky pre tých, ktorí tu program Teach zakladali. Hosťami Ráno Nahlas sú Stanislav Boledovič a Anna Symington-Maar.Podcast pripravil Jaroslav Barborák.

Podporujem, pretože „pomáha, aby nikto nezostal vynechaný“ či „pretože verím, že zmena vo vzdelávaní začína pri tých, ktorí deti (a cez ne aj celé rodiny) vedú ďalej, inšpirujú a dávajú im pocit, že na nich záleží, nech pochádzajú odkiaľkoľvek“. Len dve vyjadrenia na adresu programu, ktorý sme pôvodne poznali pod názvom Teach for Slovakia, dnes skrátene Teach.Na Slovensku je desať rokov. A dáva dokopy šikovných a ambicióznych ľudí, ktorým nie je jedno, ako to vyzerá so vzdelávaním u nás. Cestou je osobná skúsenosť s prácou učiteľa, neraz v náročných podmienkach aj vylúčených komunít. Bez nevyhnutnosti pedagogickej kvalifikácie. No v komunite, ktorá čerpá z tridsaťročných skúseností programu v celom svete. S ambíciou pripravovať lídrov, ktorí si realitu školstva zažili na vlastnej koži a boli hnacou silou a súčasťou pozitívnych zmien v školstve.Čo program Teach krajine priniesol? A ako sa vyrovnáva napríklad s exodom pätiny študentov, ktorí Slovensko kvôli ďalšiemu vzdelávaniu opúšťajú a svoju budúcnosť tu ani nevidia?Otázky pre tých, ktorí tu program Teach zakladali. Hosťami Ráno Nahlas sú Stanislav Boledovič a Anna Symington-Maar.Podcast pripravil Jaroslav Barborák.

This Sunday, we're opening another Window to the World — this time onto the central Slovak town of Krupina. From there, we'll journey across the western border to its twin town Nepomuk, nestled in Czech Bohemia. The programme also features QSL greetings from our listeners around the globe and a hand-picked selection of Slovak film songs.

Who's funding the rollback of women's rights in Europe?In the third episode of The Right to Decide, host Sophie in 't Veld speaks with Lucia Yar, Member of the European Parliament from Slovakia, to uncover how money fuels the anti-gender movement. From religious donors and oligarchs to EU funds being redirected toward conservative networks, we reveal how a well-organised financial strategy is reshaping Europe's political and cultural landscape. Sources:“The Next Wave: How Religious Extremism Is Regaining Power”, Neil Datta, EPF (2025)“MEPs demand answers over EU funding of anti-abortion charity”, Sian Norris, Open Democracy (2024)“EU gives anti-abortion group €400k to educate girls on reproductive health”, Sian Norris, Open Democracy (2024)A podcast by the European Parliamentary Forum for Sexual & Reproductive RightsProduced by Europod, in collaboration with Ambiorix Center Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RSI looks back at the past week.

Historian Michal Kšiňan explains the history behind the Cleveland agreement, the first document on the joint action of the Czechs and Slovaks in the struggle for national liberation in and after WWI. The first Czechoslovak republic was established in 1918 also thanks to Czechs and Slovaks living in the USA. Many of their descendants travel to Slovakia to seek their roots. In 2023, Zuzana Botikova met with Viera Marecová who helps finding Americans tracing their roots.

Silicon Bites Ep261 - Day 1,338 - 2025-10-23 | In this episode we follow the fumes: fires and explosions at refineries in Hungary and Romania, rumors of an apparent accident in Slovakia, and what unites all three refineries – their handling of Russian crude oil. Also, fresh U.S. and U.K. sanctions on Russia's oil giants, pressure on India's bulk buys of Russian crude, and Europe's newest squeeze on the shadow — or “grey” — fleet. Are we finally seeing the public and covert playbook to choke the Kremlin's oil revenues that are sustaining its war machine? ----------SOURCES: AP (Oct 21): “Firefighters… have contained a blaze… No injuries have been reported.” (Hungary)Digi24 summary via Ukranews (Oct 21): “a localized explosion in the industrial sewage system.” (Romania). (Українські Новини)Slovak Spectator (Oct 23): “Oil company Slovnaft denied rumours of a fire at its Bratislava refinery…” (Slovakia).EU Council (Oct 23): “An additional 117 vessels have been made subject to a port access ban…” and “These measures target non-EU tankers that are part of the shadow fleet…” (Consilium)U.S. Treasury/Reuters (Oct 22): Scott Bessent: “Given President Putin's refusal to end this senseless war…” (Reuters)Reuters (Oct 20): Kaja Kallas: the latest package “will not be the last.” (Reuters)----------SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISERA project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's front-line towns.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------This is super important. There are so many Battalions in Ukraine, fighting to defend our freedoms, but lack basics such as vehicles. These are destroyed on a regular basis, and lack of transport is costs lives, and Ukrainian territory. Autumn Harvest: Silicon Curtain (Goal€22,000)https://car4ukraine.com/campaigns/autumn-harvest-silicon-curtain----------SILICON CURTAIN LIVE EVENTS - FUNDRAISER CAMPAIGN Events in 2025 - Advocacy for a Ukrainian victory with Silicon Curtainhttps://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasOur events of the first half of the year in Lviv, Kyiv and Odesa were a huge success. Now we need to maintain this momentum, and change the tide towards a Ukrainian victory. The Silicon Curtain Roadshow is an ambitious campaign to run a minimum of 12 events in 2025, and potentially many more. Any support you can provide for the fundraising campaign would be gratefully appreciated. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extrasWe need to scale up our support for Ukraine, and these events are designed to have a major impact. Your support in making it happen is greatly appreciated. All events will be recorded professionally and published for free on the Silicon Curtain channel. Where possible, we will also live-stream events.https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukraine - Providing 4x4 vehicles to Ukrainian warriors https://car4ukraine.com/campaignsSave Ukrainehttps://www.saveukraineua.org/Superhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Volunteer-run, US non-profit and UK charity supporting survival and recovery of Ukrainehttps://www.ukrainianaction.com/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyslhttps://kharpp.com/NOR DOG Animal Rescuehttps://www.nor-dog.org/home/-----------

Ben Pascoe meets Canadian Ambassador to Slovakia, Karen Elizabeth Mollica, to discuss Canada-Slovak relations as well as what it is like for a Canadian in Slovakia Today. REPEAT

In this episode of “Life Matters”, Aoife is joined by Marianna Bencova from Slovakia who talks about her journey in the faith, her pro-life views and moving to Ireland. L'articolo E94| Life Matters – Dr. Aoife Collins – Marianna Bencova proviene da Radio Maria.

Today's episode is about one of Slovakia's greatest legends - Ľudovít Štúr. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short article. You will also learn how to ask “Do you speak standard Slovak?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about Ľudovít Štúr and one of his quotes.Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about one of Slovakia's greatest legends - Ľudovít Štúr. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short article. You will also learn how to ask “Do you speak standard Slovak?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about Ľudovít Štúr and one of his quotes.Slovak lesson1.    spisovateľ (writer)2.    politik (politician)3.    jazykovedec (linguist)4.    prínos (asset)5.    kodifikovanie (codification)6.    spisovná slovenčina (literary / standard Slovak language)7.    práva (rights)8.    národné hnutie (national movement)9.    filozof (philosopher)10. básnik (poet)11. lov (hunting)12. úraz (injury / accident)13. lovecky úraz (hunting accident)14. hrdina (hero)15. Rozprávate spisovnou slovenčinou? (Do you speak standard Slovak?)About Ľudovít Štúr1.    Ľudovít Štúr sa narodil v roku 1815 v Uhrovci. (Ľudovít Štúr was born in 1815 in Uhrovec.)2.    Bol významný slovenský spisovateľ, politik a jazykovedec. (He was an important Slovak writer, politician, and linguist.)3.    Jeho najväčším prínosom bolo kodifikovanie spisovnej slovenčiny v roku 1843. (His greatest contribution was codifying the Slovak literary language in 1843.)4.    Založil prvé slovenské politické noviny Slovenskje národňje novini. (He founded the first Slovak political newspaper, Slovenskje národňje novini.)5.    V Uhorskom sneme bojoval za práva Slovákov. (In the Hungarian Parliament, he fought for Slovak rights.)6.    Bol vodcom slovenského národného hnutia v 19. storočí. (He was the leader of the Slovak national revival in the 19th century.)7.    Počas revolúcie v roku 1848 sa podieľal na organizovaní povstania. (During the 1848 revolution, he helped organize the uprising.)8.    Bol aj filozofom, básnikom a učiteľom. (He was also a philosopher, poet, and teacher.)9.    Zomrel tragicky v Modre v roku 1856 po loveckom úraze. (He died tragically in Modra in 1856 after a hunting accident.)Je považovaný za jedného z najväčších národných hrdinov Slovenska. (He is considered one of Slovakia's greatest national heroes.)Timestamps02:34 Introduction to the episode02:32 Ľudovít Štúr a national icon06:27 Fun fact10:59 Slovak lesson16:56 About Ľudovít Štúr in Slovak18:27 English translation21:11 A quote by Ľudovít Štúr22:43 Final thoughtsIf 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

World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 22nd October 2025Today : Japan Takaichi PM. Myanmar scam centre raid. Thailand Cambodia mines. Putin Hungary journey? Slovakia sentence. France tornado / Sarkozy / thieves. Iceland mosquitoes. Ethiopia train crash. Africa malaria. Bolivia Venezuela relations. US Amazon repaired. Pumpkin boats.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.

In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Nina, Adam andAlexandra start by discussing the latest news in the region, including the Hungarian spy scandal, train accident in Slovakia, Latvian minority policy, and some updates from the Western Balkans.Later, Adam is joined by Mihail Nesteriuc, a Moldovan analyst and journalist, and discuss the country's recent parliamentaryelections, which took place on September 28th 2025. The result of the vote delivered a relatively strong victory for the pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS). Mihail describes what the results mean for Moldova's European path, Russian interference and disinformation efforts, the complex role of Transnistria, and how these developments might reshape the region's geopolitics.Further reading:Read a report directly from the ground in Moldova during theelections, recently published on New Eastern Europe https://neweasterneurope.eu/2025/10/10/operation-matryoshka-russias-direct-intrusion-into-moldovas-parliamentary-elections/Watch Alexandra's full interview with Oriana IvkovićNovokmet on Croatia's elections and lessons for digital resilience. https://www.patreon.com/posts/oriana-ivkovic-141186086Additional financing for this podcast is provided by the Polish MFA: Public task financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland within the grant competition “Public Diplomacy 2024 – 2025 - the European dimension and countering disinformation The opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of the official positions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland.

On Tuesday, 14 October, Michal Kaščák, director of the Pohoda Festival, announced the first headliner for the 30th edition of Slovakia's largest summer multigenre event. For the first time ever, Gorillaz will perform at Pohoda, marking the strongest booking in the festival's history. In 2025, the Slovak band Tolstoys performed at the festival in July and spoke to RSI about their experience at Glastonbury—the largest summer multigenre festival in Europe. This week's culture tips include an invitation to the International Documentary Film Festival One World, as well as screenings of Slovak films in Brazil, among other events.

Today we find out about the ski resort of St Johann in Tirol, plus we celebrate all things après ski, with a look at the fashions and styles of après over the years, some of the best spots to visit and even how to make your own après cocktails.  We also have updates from Freddy, Zac and Luca Carrick-Smith – the GB Snowsport skiers that we sponsor – a report from the Icebreaker City Skim and your feedback. Iain was joined by Erin Isakov, founder of the clothing brand Erin Snow and author of the new book ‘Après Ski: The Scene, the Style, the Menu', and St Johann in Tirol local, Fritz Minhard, owner of the tour operator Active World Holidays, ---------  Tirol in Austria sponsors The Ski Podcast, which means that this winter we'll be able to find out more about some of the great destinations in Tirol, and how you can connect with the wonderful ‘feeling of life' there. --------- SHOW NOTES Deer Valley is going through a terrain expansion (2:45) Fritz skied on the glacier in Hintertux (4:00) Solden will host the the first World Cup races of the season (4:30) Freddy Carrick-Smith will become the youngest male GB skier to race in the World Cup for 40 years (4:45) Zak Carrick-Smith is training in Solden (6:00) Luca Carrick-Smith is training in Pitztal (6:45) Find out more about the London Snow Show (7:30) Get free tickets to the London Snow Show (8:20) Amelie from Jibworx was on the podcast in Episode 245 (8:45) Find out about the Icebreaker City Skim in London (9:00) Fritz Minhard has lived in St Johann in Tirol all his life (11:45) Travel to St Johann in Tirol is easy, either by plane or by train (12:45) "Best Tourism Village - only location in Austria to receive an award from UN Tourism (14:30) My Yapadu means “happiness on your holiday” (15:00) St Johann in Tirol is great for families (16:30) There are 18 mountain huts (17:00) Dumplings are a speciality (17:45) Try the ‘Kaiserschmarrn' (18:15) There are 3 free beginners ski areas (19:30) There are 170km of cross-country trails (20:15) The Dynafit Ski Touring Park is also open on some evenings (21:15) Hiking and snowshoeing (23:00) Try the Flying Fox zipwire (23:30) Adults may enjoy the Schnapps Distillery (24:15) St Johann in Tirol is “a living town” (25:30) Erin first skied in Mammoth Mtn in California (26:45) The clothing brand Erin Snow started in the early 2000s (29:30) ‘A nostalgia-fueled visual celebration of all things après-ski' (34:00) How the book came about (35:00) The arrival of nylon (40:00) The 'vintage revival' (41:45) Erin researched apres drinks such as Bombardino (43:00) Après Ski: The Scene, the Style, the Menu is available at Waterstones (44:30) Feedback (44:45) I always enjoy listener feedback and I love to hear what you think about the show. You can leave a comment on Spotify, Instagram or Facebook – our handle is @theskipodcast – or drop me an email to theskipodcast@gmail.com  You can also follow us on WhatsApp for exclusive material released ahead of the podcast. Look in the Show Notes for that link. Gareth Ebbage: “Episode 252 was great: one of the best you've done. Very insightful look back to the glory days of the 80's and early 90's!” Rob Smith: “I think Episode 252 is my favourite so far. It brought back some great memories from when I started to ski.” Richard Patey: “I've been enjoying your podcasts as I drive across Europe to where I'm living now in the high Tatras of Slovakia.” There are now 277 episodes of The Ski Podcast to catch up with. All you need to do is go to theskipodcast.com, have a search around the tags and categories and you're bound to find something of interest. If you'd like to help the podcast, there are three things you can do:  -          you can follow us, or subscribe, so you never miss an episode -          you can give us a review on Apple Podcasts or leave a comment on Spotify -          And, if you're booking ski hire this winter, don't forget that you save money on your ski hire with an additional discount by using the code ‘SKIPODCAST' when you book at intersportrent.com. Simply take this link in the show notes for your discount to be automatically applied. 

A tribute to Slovakia's golden voice — in life, in legend, and now on the big screen. As excitement builds around the new film about Karol Duchoň, we bring you the story of one of Slovakia's most beloved singers — a powerful voice and gentle soul who touched generations. Through rare archival recordings, new film interviews, and heartfelt memories from those who knew him best, this special traces Duchoň's meteoric rise, his private struggles, and the timeless legacy now revived for a new generation. Featuring voices from film director Peter Bebjak, actor Vladimír Plevčík, lyricist Ľuboš Zeman, longtime collaborators Marcela Laiferová and Pavol Hammel, his first wife Elena Duchoňová, Karol Duchoň himself – and more. In this episode of Slovak Sound Check, we break down the most essential Slovak courtesy phrases and show you how to use them in everyday situations.

Three years after the start of the war in Ukraine, the flow of refugees to Slovakia has slowed, and many volunteer groups that once mobilized have scaled back. Yet, the needs of Ukrainians—both at home and abroad—remain immense. In this episode, we travel to the village of Moravské Lieskové, where local volunteers with the NGO Žito v Sypke hosted a weekend fundraiser to collect essential aid, including a newly outfitted ambulance for the front lines. We speak with the organizers and volunteers behind the effort to understand what drives them to continue their work, and we ask the question at the heart of their mission: What does Ukraine need most?

Today's episode is about going to a fitness center in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from my fitness vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Can you give me some advice?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short dialogue about going to a fitness center in Slovakia for the first time.Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about going to a fitness center in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from my fitness vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Can you give me some advice?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short dialogue about going to a fitness center in Slovakia for the first time.Slovak lesson1.    fitnes centrum / fitko (fitness center)2.    posilovňa (gym)3.    zapísať sa (to sign up)4.    zobrať (to take)5.    bežiaci pás (treadmill)6.    žinenka / karimatka (mat)7.    tréner / trénerka (trainer / coach)8.    cvik (exercise)9.    cvičiť (to exercise)10. rozcvička (warm-up)11. preťahovanie / strečing (stretching)12. posilňovanie (strengthening)13. činka (dumbbell / barbel)14. opakovanie (repetition / rep)15. séria (set)16. skupinové kurzy (group classes)17. sauna (sauna)18. potiť sa (to sweat)19. proteínový nápoj (protein drink)20. Môžeš mi poradiť? (Can you give me some advice?)DIALOGUEHana: Ahoj! Dnes idem prvýkrát do fitnes centra tu na Slovensku. Môžeš mi poradiť? (Hi! Today is my first time going to a fitness center here in Slovakia. Can you give me some advice?)Tomáš: Ahoj! Neboj sa, všetko ti to tam vysvetlia. (Hi! Don't worry, they'll explain everything to you there.)Hana: Ale ja neviem, ako to funguje. Musím sa zapísať alebo kúpiť lístok? (But I don't know how it works. Do I have to sign up or buy a ticket?)Tomáš: Na recepcii ťa zapíšu a dajú ti kľúč alebo náramok. (They'll sign you up at the reception and give you a chip or a wristband.)Hana: Potrebujem si niečo zobrať so sebou? (Do I need to bring anything with me?)Tomáš: Uterák, fľašu s vodou, športové oblečenie a obuv. Bola si už niekedy vo fitku? (A towel, a bottle of water, sports clothes and shoes. Have you ever been to a gym?)Hana: Nie, nikdy. A neviem, ako používať tie stroje. (No, never. And I don't know how to use the machines.)Tomáš: Personál ti rád pomôže. A môžeš sa opýtať aj trénera. (The staff will be happy to help you. And you can also ask the trainer.) Hana: Ach, som z toho všetkého trochu nervózna. (Oh, I'm a little nervous about all this.)Tomáš: Neboj sa, bude to v pohode. Tréneri sú milí a hovoria aj po anglicky. (Don't worry, it will be fine. The trainers are nice, and they speak English.)Hana: Super! Dúfam, že zvládnem prvý tréning. (Great! I hope I can handle my first workout.)Tomáš: Určite áno! A po cvičení pôjdeme na proteínový nápoj. Čo ty na to? (Definitely! And after the workout we'll go for a protein drink. What do you think?)  Hana: Super! Ďakujem.Timestamps00:35 Introduction02:33 Going to a fitness center in Slovakia08:41 Fun fact 109:13 Fun fact 210:17 Slovak lesson17:30 Dialogue in Slovak19:05 English translation22:09 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

In this edition of International Report, RFI talks with David Ondracka, former president of Transparency International Czech Republic, about the country's recent parliamentary elections. Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš has swept back into power after voters, frustrated by unfulfilled promises and a stagnant quality of life, turned their backs on the centre-right government. According to Ondračka, Babiš's resurgence reflects deep public disillusionment with the political establishment - alongside his skill as a pragmatist who “tells people whatever they want to hear.” While Brussels voices unease over his return, Ondračka argues that Babiš is neither aligned with Moscow nor guided by ideology. Instead, he describes him as a tycoon whose loyalties lie squarely “where the money is” - inside the European Union. Czech populist's comeback a win for politics of pragmatism in shifting Europe As the Czech Republic enters coalition talks and joins Hungary, Slovakia and Poland in navigating a shifting political landscape, Ondračka warns that Europe's populist wave is far from receding, continuing to test the strength of the liberal centre.

Ben Pascoe attended the Eset Slovak Scientist of the Year awards held recently in Bratislava. He brings you interviews with founders, jury members, Slovak scientists and even a former president, as well info on many of the great scientists in Slovakia today.

In this round of Mysterious Slovakia, we travel to Košice, home to the St. Elizabeth's Cathedral — the largest church in Slovakia and the easternmost Gothic cathedral in Europe. Beyond its treasures and relics, the cathedral hides a dramatic story: the legend and legacy of the Urban Bell. Then, we celebrate the 20th episode of Slovak Sound Check — with reflections, recaps, and a look at how far our learners Sean and Lubna have come on their Slovak language journey.

World news in 7 minutes. Tuesday 14th October 2025.Today: Israel Gaza hostages, peace deal. Pakistan protests. Afghanistan-Pakistan fighting. Madagascar coup. South Africa bus crash. Sudan RSF. Peru fire. Mexico floods. Netherlands Chinese chipmaker. Slovakia crash. Sweden Nobel Economics.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Niall Moore every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

On our latest show: Audio postcards from Canada and Slovakia; a featured bird from the Galápagos Islands; and why birds are having longer days.

We take a look back at the week's headlines and some of our best stories from the past week.

In this part of our series about names in the Slovak calendar, we're once again catching up with Natália Hejková, the world-famous basketball coach from Slovakia, while playing the song Natália by Robo Opatovský. In Culture Tips, we'll tell you about events happening in Banská Štiavnica, Trenčín, Žilina, and other great spots.

Wolves in Slovakia have a complex and often turbulent history. Once widely persecuted, these wild canines were relentlessly hunted and driven into the remote valleys of the country's east. However, Slovakia's accession to the EU brought stronger conservation policies, allowing wolf populations to make a remarkable comeback. Now, a new wave of fear and controversy threatens their future—not just in Slovakia, but across the EU. To explore the wolf's history, biology, and the resurgence of hunting quotas, RSI spoke with zoologist Jeruš Tesák, Slovak Wildlife Society director Robin Rigg, and Slovak European Parliament member Michal Wiezik.

Today, we explore eco-friendly farming across Slovakia. First, we visit Ovosad Farm in Myjava, where sustainable farming practices are shaping a greener future. Then, we head to Moravské Lieskové to learn about hazelnut farming and its role in the local economy and environment. Next, we check out a prototype electromobile designed to assist farmers in vineyards, reducing emissions and soil disruption. Finally, we travel to Kráľová pri Senci to discover rare beehives and the efforts to preserve pollinators and biodiversity.

Three years ago, as part of efforts to weaken Putin's war chest, the EU banned imports of Russian crude oil. But those countries with a high dependency on Russia were allowed to continue importing, the idea being they needed more time to adapt. Poland, Germany and the Czech Republic have since stopped. But not Slovakia, and not Hungary. Both still take deliveries of Russian crude through the Soviet-era Druzhba or "Brotherhood" pipeline. In this episode, Attila Steiner, the Hungarian State Secretary for Energy, acknowledges that his country is increasing, not decreasing, dependency on Russian crude, and that Hungary is expanding links with the Druzhba network. That's not how EU sanctions are supposed to work. It's also fundamentally at odds with the REPowerEU plan to stop all Russian oil imports by the end of 2027. The behavior of Hungary, which is facilitating Russian oil exports amid Putin's continued assault on Ukraine, shows contempt for Brussels and Kyiv. Moreover an alternative to Russian oil already exists in the form of the Adria pipeline that can deliver oil from suppliers like Kazakhstan via Croatia. But Steiner using the Adria is neither advantageous for Hungary nor for its giant energy conglomerate MOL. And, in any case, it looks like the pressure is off Hungary to quit Russian crude, at least for now. Steiner credits a recent diplomatic campaign by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, first with Donald Trump, who is no longer calling on Hungary to change suppliers, and second, with former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who effectively gave her blessing to continuing Russian crude imports. But that's unlikely to be the end of the story. There's domestic politics to consider too. Hungary imposes a tax on the profits that are partly generated from importing the relatively low-priced Russian crude. Yet prices at the petrol pump remain above the EU average, and that contributes to an already delicate political situation for Orbán's ruling Fidesz party, which is trailing in the polls ahead of elections next year. It's also a delicate situation for Steiner himself. He seems set to go head-to-head with Péter Magyar, the main opposition figure in Hungary who opposes Russian imports, in a forthcoming contest for a parliamentary seat in Budapest. That, Steiner says, will be "an interesting fight".Support the show

Fjuzn festival's konektiv concert evening brings together Slovak and foreign musicians living in Slovakia to make a special concert. Ben Pascoe talked with the organizers and musicians at this year's edition, which was part of the 20th year of this unique multi-genre festival whose slogan this year was “dare to get to know the world we have at home.”

Did you know that environmental toxins, such as microplastics, heavy metals, or mycotoxins, may be hanging out at your house? Could they be making you sick? Let's investigate, find out where they may be hiding and let's tackle those toxins together! Join Jenn Trepeck on Salad With a Side of Fries as she chats with nutritionist Adriana Shuman, who gives us the scoop on how toxins in our environment can impact our wellness. From detoxification hacks to picking third-party tested food, coffee and cookware, Adriana shares easy tips to clean up your kitchen and bedroom. Curious about genetics or dodging fragrances? This episode breaks it down with practical steps to thrive, not just survive, in a world filled with toxins. Tune in to learn how to boost your wellness with actionable, science-backed tips!What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ Discover how environmental toxins affect your wellness and energy✅ Learn practical detoxification tips for a healthier home✅ Uncover the role of genetics in handling toxins like microplastics✅ Find out how to choose third-party tested products to reduce heavy metal exposureThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight loss, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding our understanding of nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Shuman's journey from pharmacy to holistic health, driven by a passion to address toxins affecting our wellness and energy levels05:15 Breaking unwellness with functional medicine, Shuman recounts her experiences in Slovakia, where chronic illness was normalized08:40 Discussion of the critical roles of mitochondria and microbiome in combating environmental toxins and how these systems drive detoxification10:48 Shuman distinguishes between beneficial stressors, such as exercise, and harmful ones, including environmental toxins. Genetics or toxin overload leads to symptoms12:05 Shuman compares health to an oak tree, needing healthy soil free from environmental toxins. Proper nutrition, sleep, and movement are vital15:00 Shuman details key lab tests, including organic acid and mycotoxin tests, to assess heavy metals and other toxins24:52 Practical tips focus on choosing third-party tested coffee and cookware to minimize environmental toxins. Shuman recommends glass coffee makers34:02: Shuman shares bedroom hacks to reduce environmental toxins, like using organic mattresses and avoiding fragrances in laundry productsKEY TAKEAWAYS:

It's Monday, September 29th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Muslim crowd demands Indonesian church halts worship A Muslim crowd near Jakarta, Indonesia demanded a Christian congregation suspend worship on Sunday, September 21st, reports Morning Star News. In Tangerang at least 20 Muslims arrived at the Indonesian Bethel Church at 9:00 a.m., an hour before the congregation was to begin worship in a shophouse, a video recording shows. The Muslims demanded a halt to all worship until the church obtains all relevant permits. Slovakia bans surrogacy and homosexual adoption, recognize only two sexes Last Friday, the nation of Slovakia rejected European Union legislation by amending its constitution to enshrine recognition of only two sexes, ban the practice of surrogacy, and restrict adoption to heterosexual married couples, reports LifeSiteNews.com. Genesis 2:24 says, "Therefore, a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Gunman kills two and injures eight at Mormon place of worship A gunman opened fire inside a Michigan Mormon place of worship, 60 miles northwest of Detroit, at 10:25am ET during the Sunday service, killing two people and injuring eight. He then set the building ablaze, before police shot and killed him, reports ABC News. Police Chief William Renye said hundreds of people were inside the building in Grand Blanc Township when a 40-year-old man rammed his vehicle into the front door, then exited the vehicle, and started shooting.  The gunman has been identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, reports NBC News. The suspect is believed to have set the building on fire which caused a five-alarm blaze that caused a partial collapse of the structure. Flames and smoke could be seen for hours before the blaze was put out. Investigators wonder whether the shooting is connected with the death of the oldest-ever president of Latter-day Saints, Russell Nelson, who died at the age of 101 the day before. The next Mormon president is expected to be 93-year-old Dallin Oaks, per Mormon protocol. Christian pastor denied access to Dallas airport chapel A Christian pastor was denied access to the chapel at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport by a Muslim cleric, reports Christian talk host Todd Starnes. Tom Ascol, a prominent Southern Baptist pastor, wrote on social media that he had been in Dallas to visit the grieving family of Voddie Baucham, a renowned pastor and scholar.  Ascol said that he heard an announcement inviting passengers to visit the Meadows Chapel for a prayer service. The announcement included the phrase “all are welcome.” Ascol wrote on X, “With broken heart I went hoping maybe Scripture would at least be read. Instead, I found this & was denied access.”  The Baptist pastor posted a photograph of Muslims inside the chapel kneeling on prayer rugs. The pastor said he was physically blocked from entering the room. He explained, “They blocked my way in the inner room.  A man who had offered a loud prayer, not the Imam, said I could come in if I took my shoes off. I refused.” Church attendance rising after Kirk's murder, particularly among youth Some pastors have reported seeing an increase in church attendance following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the conservative Christian founder of Turning Point USA, particularly among young adults, some of whom haven't attended a worship service in years, reports The Christian Post. JP De Gance, the founder and president of Communio, a ministry that helps churches evangelize better and expand their outreach capacities, believes that Kirk's message has inspired many young people to experience the Christian faith through a church community.  He said, “[There has been] a lot of anecdotal feedback from churches in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, and Douglas County, Colorado, reporting that they've seen an increase [in attendance] over the last two Sundays." Communio, which serves around 400 churches nationwide, has received reports of increased attendance from various religious denominations. Speculating on why Kirk's death, which was headline news worldwide, might have been the driving force to get young people to attend church, De Gance said that perhaps some began to take stock of their lives after hearing that someone within their age range had died a violent death. De Gance believes that more young people are coming to know who Charlie Kirk was and what he had to say about marriage, family and living for Christ, beliefs that reportedly were the reason why Tyler Robinson targeted him.  He said, “I think that causes a level of introspection. I think that causes people to ask, ‘What am I living for right now?'” Why Tim Allen forgave drunk driver who killed his father And finally, in a podcast with Michael Rowe, Tim Allen, the 72-year-old former star of the Home Improvement sitcom, shared the story of his father's death in 1964. ALLEN: “My father was killed by a drunk driver when I was 11 years old. Luckily, he was the only one killed, but he died in my mother's lap. My other two brothers were thrown around the car. A lot of kids were hurt.” Tim Allen's father had been driving home from a Colorado football game with six children in the vehicle along with his wife.  Tim was not in the car that day.  The drunk driver swerved across I-70, went through a median, and hit the car. Tim explained what his uncle told him. ALLEN: “And then I'm walking down to my house, knowing something terrible had happened. I get to the house, there's police, and my uncle was there and said, ‘Man up. You know, your mom needs you right now. So, no crying, none of that.” ROWE: “How old are you this point?” ALLEN: “Eleven. He was a great dad, love of my life. I said, ‘This doesn't make any sense. I don't like this.' And everybody's answer was, ‘He's in a better place.' The pain of it never stopped. The discomfort of it. That whole process started me on asking questions. Generally, getting no answers.” Tim Allen added, "Every single thing in my life changed. I knew it the moment he was dead, and it was not for four hours that I found out. I've hated November since then.”  On Thursday, September 24, he revealed that — after watching Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, forgive her husband's killer on September 21st — he decided to do the same for the drunk driver who killed his father, reports People Magazine. Allen wrote on X, "When Erika Kirk spoke the words on the man who killed her husband [Charlie]: 'That man… that young man… I forgive him.' That moment deeply affected me. I have struggled for over 60 years to forgive the man who killed my Dad. I will say those words now as I type: 'I forgive the man who killed my father.'" Ephesians 4:32 commands, “Forgive one another, even as God, in Christ, forgave you.” Indeed, Erika Kirk said, “My husband, Charlie, he wanted to save young men, just like the one who took his life."   Listen to the unforgettable moment when Erika forgave her husband's assassin at the Memorial on September 21st held at State Farm Arena in Phoenix, Arizona, just 11 days after his assassination. ERIKA KIRK:  “On the cross, our Savior said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'  (Luke 23:34) “That man, [Tyler Robinson], I forgive him. (applause as she wept) I forgive him because it was what Christ did, and it's what Charlie would do. The answer to hate is not hate. The answer, we know from the Gospel, is love, and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.” Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old man now being held at the Utah County Jail without bail, has been accused of the crime. If found guilty, the prosecutor has called for the death penalty. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, September 29th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.