Podcasts about Slovakia

The Hands From Under the Bed | Paranormal Podcast This week, we've got two listener submissions. First from Rebecca in Texas, who as a terrified little girl forced to watch Salem's Lot by her dad couldn't shake the vampires long enough to sleep, prayed desperately in the dark, and then had an experience in that darkness that she still remembers in perfect detail decades later. Then we got into Chloe's story, which genuinely had us putting the phone down — she traveled to Slovakia to help refurbish an old building that turned out to have been a Nazi stronghold during WWII, was given a candle and a warning by a local woman who claimed she could see what was still lingering there, and then fell asleep in an isolated outbuilding with music in her ears and felt two cold hands grab both her ankles and drag her down the bed. The marks were still on her ankles when she turned the light on, the room was completely empty, the door was locked, and the candle had gone out halfway — and that wasn't even the last time it happened.

— Today, it is a joy to welcome Gideon Enok to A Quest for Well-Being. Since 2010, Gideon has traveled the world, lived in multiple countries, and walked more than 7,000 kilometers with a backpack. He describes himself not simply as a traveler, but as a pilgrim on a lifelong journey of discovery, growth, and transformation. Gideon is the author of The Pilgrim Spirit: The Longer You Walk, The Deeper You Go, a powerful memoir inspired by an extraordinary 3,500-kilometer walk from Denmark to Santiago de Compostela during the height of the 2020 pandemic. At one of the lowest points in his life, he heard an inner calling that led him on a five-month pilgrimage across Europe—a journey that ultimately brought him greater serenity, purpose, self-understanding, and even true love. At the heart of Gideon's work is a beautiful message: that life itself is a pilgrimage, that every person we meet is a fellow traveler, and that what matters most is not where the journey takes us, but who we become along the way. Today, we'll explore the lessons he learned through millions of steps on the Camino de Santiago, the transformative power of trusting life's callings, the wisdom of the pilgrim spirit, and how courage, resilience, gratitude, and openness can guide us toward a more meaningful life. Valeria interviews  Gideon Enok — He is the author of  "The Pilgrim Spirit: The Longer You Walk, The Deeper You Go - Walking 3,500 km Toward a New Life on the Camino de Santiago." Gideon has traveled the world since 2010 and has lived in several countries, including the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovakia, and Spain. He has walked over 7,000 km with a backpack and considers himself a pilgrim on a lifelong pilgrimage. A couple of years before the long journey, Gideon had written down a bucket list of over 100 things he wanted to learn, experience, accomplish, and places he wanted to visit, as well as people he wanted to meet. At the top of the list, he wanted to have dinner with his favorite author, Gregory David Roberts, who is the author of the International Bestselling book Shantaram. It was an impossible task, because he was no longer in public life.  Nevertheless, Gideon often looked for when Gregory got online again, and when he did, he began following him, and eventually Gideon and Gregory found each other and amplified the maxim that when the student is ready, the teacher will appear, and how the starting point for the book The Pilgrim Spirit began. A few years later, when the finishing touches was made on the book, Gideon was in Finisterre again, and on a walk toward the 0,0 km marker at The End of The World, he laid eyes on K, found true love and they are still together. To learn more about Gideon Enok and his work, please visit: https://thepilgrimspirit.com/

Ben Pascoe visits Slovakia's biggest Slowfood festival, Degustorium, to find out more about slowfood in Slovakia today.

RERUN: May 2nd, 2025 marked the 30th anniversary of Dežo Ursíny's passing. This radio show looks at the life and work of this Slovak musical legend, filmmaker, and thinker. With the help of his son Jakub Ursiny, film producer Marián Urban and music journalist Marián Jaslovský we explore what made him so special. From his early music to his deep, personal films, Dežo Ursiny's art still speaks to people today and his legacy remains.

Sunday show dedicated to letters from our listeners and some inspiration for summertime music.

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss autonomous trucking reaching an inflection point, Waymo acquiring Apple's Arizona proving ground and Tesla filing for a robotaxi permit in Las Vegas.As Gatik expands its middle-mile freight operations with PepsiCo across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, Volvo Autonomous Solutions told investors it is targeting $3 billion in autonomous transport revenue within five years through its transport-as-a-service (TaaS) business.On the robotaxi side of the business, Waymo acquired Apple's former 5,500-acre proving ground in Wittmann, Arizona for $220 million, a facility with a high-speed oval an hour from its Mesa up-fitting plant. Grayson views the acquisition as a signal that Waymo is preparing to test at highway speeds away from prying eyes, while Walt notes that satellite imagery sees everything.Before the segueing into the Foreign Autonomy Desk, Grayson and Walt debate Tesla's Clark County permit application for up to 5,000 robotaxis in a Las Vegas market with roughly 6,500 Uber drivers, Einride going public and Rivian beginning R2 deliveries.On the Foreign Autonomy Desk, Chinese robotaxi continues to accelerate into Europe with Pony.ai in Luxembourg and WeRide in Slovakia.Episode Chapters00:00 Gatik Goes Driver-Out with PepsiCo02:51 Volvo Targets $3 Billion in Autonomous Transport Revenue06:54 Einride Goes Public08:58 Tesla Files for Clark County Robotaxi Permit11:52 Waymo Acquires Apple's Arizona Proving Ground13:39 Wayve and Uber Open the UK Interest List16:20 Baidu Added to the Pentagon's Designation List18:31 Foreign Autonomy Desk27:13 Nebius Launches a Physical AI Lab28:14 Next Week--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with René, covering:   How a lucky break brought him to Sartorius over 20 years ago, and what has changed and stayed the same over that time His journey from scientist to senior leader, and the evolution of biologics he has witnessed along the way The pace of innovation in bioprocessing, and how he thinks about speed, efficiency and flexibility Why innovation continues regardless of market cycles, through both boom and correction periods His perspective on the current biotech market reset and why it represents a healthy correction Despite building a €3.5bn powerhouse, how Sartorius has maintained a relentless focus on customers   René Fáber, born in 1975, has been Head of Bioprocess Solutions Division and Member of the Executive Board of Sartorius AG since 2019. In the same year, he became a Member of the Board of Directors of Sartorius Stedim Biotech S.A.; in 2023 he was appointed as CEO of the company. René Fáber studied chemistry in Bratislava, Slovakia, and earned his Ph.D. in polymer chemistry from the Technical University of Munich in Germany. He joined Sartorius in 2002, where he initially worked as a scientist on membrane modification. As Vice President, he held various management positions in R&D, Marketing for Filtration and Fermentation Technologies, as well as in Key Account Management. In his most recent position, he was responsible for the Product Development unit of the Bioprocess Solutions Division.     Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharmaceuticals, and supported by Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating!  

It's been a busy fortnight of international football for Wales. The women put their 2027 World Cup campaign back on track with convincing win over the Czech Republic to claim top spot in their group. But that's just the beginning of a long road to Brazil. Meanwhile, there was little to celebrate as far as the men are concerned, following a draw and a defeat in two friendly games.The mood was completely difference 10 year ago, of course. And on the anniversary of the 2-1 win over Slovakia in Euro 2016, Carl (fan), Iwan (commentator) and Sam (player) take a trip down memory lane to remember the momentous day in Bordeaux.And as the World Cup gets underway without Wales in North America, the team attempt to whip up some enthusiasm for the event - and pick a winner.

The Bratislava literary festival, commonly known as BRaK, brought together readers and the wider community of authors, poets, translators, critics, and professionals working in the book industry, including publishers, distributors, illustrators, and even book reviewers from all across Slovakia. Although it is called the Bratislava literary festival, it also hosted several public readings and discussions with authors from abroad. At the same time, several discussions were dedicated to Slovak—and not only Slovak—literature in translation. In modern science, particularly in physics, a quantum is the smallest unit of reality capable of interacting with its surroundings. In Slovakia, KVANTUM is an interdisciplinary festival that combines science and art. It is one of several festivals currently taking place across the country that cater to English speakers living in or visiting Slovakia.

This episode is a wild ride around the world with one of the travel industry's most respected and well-travelled voices. Glenn Johnston has lived across continents, shaped how people explore the world and collected a lifetime of extraordinary travel experiences along the way.   Episode Highlights & Destination Gems: 1. Australia's Northern Territory - A Journey Back in Time Most people think of Australia and picture its cities. Glen takes us somewhere far more profound. • Home to the world's longest continuing culture, stretching back 40,000 years • Ancient rock art sitting open in nature, unchanged and accessible to anyone willing to make the journey • Landscapes that look exactly as they would have millennia ago, with no manmade developments as far as the eye can see • Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park and extraordinary wildlife including saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat 2. California - The One Destination Everyone Must Visit Glen's pick for the single place every traveller must experience at least once in their lifetime. • Something for every kind of traveller, whether you seek luxury, adventure, food or nature • San Francisco's culinary scene and the extraordinary experience of riding through the city in a driverless car • Napa Valley for world class wineries and Michelin starred dining • The iconic Pacific Coast Highway drive from Half Moon Bay down through Monterey, Big Sur and Santa Barbara • Post Ranch Inn at Big Sur for breathtaking ocean views and a stay you will never forget - https://www.instagram.com/postranchinn/ • Newport Beach and Montecito for relaxed luxury   3. AlUla, Saudi Arabia - Where History Lives and Breathes • Breathtaking rock formations surrounding a lush oasis of date farms and greenery • Hegra, one of the most remarkable ancient sites in the world • A destination that is new and exciting even for many Saudis themselves • Accessible directly from Dubai and outstanding value, particularly during Ramadan and the summer months 4. The Faroe Islands - Where the World Feels Untouched Glen's personal bucket list destination and perhaps the most surprising gem of the entire episode. • Located between Scotland and Iceland, accessible via Copenhagen • Landscapes and nature that are genuinely out of this world • The most charming and characterful townships you will ever encounter • Weather that changes in moments, adding to the raw and dramatic atmosphere • Restaurant Raest, a wonderful culinary surprise in the heart of the tiny capital - https://www.instagram.com/raestrestaurant/ • A place that offers something rare in today's connected world, true isolation and the chance to be completely present 5. Malta - The Destination That Can Surprise You • A place layered with history • Maltese language rooted in Arabic • Centuries of influence from the Arabs, the French, the British and the Knights of Malta all layered one on top of the other • History built on layer upon layer that makes every corner of Malta feel significant 6. Trnava Region, Slovakia - Europe's Best Kept Wellness Secret Glen's most transformational wellness experience and a destination almost no one is talking about. • A town with roots going back to Roman times, drawn there by its natural healing waters • Piešťany, a small town within the region entirely dedicated to wellness • Natural mud treatments with a remarkable purification process that takes months and returns the mud to the river when its work is done • Outstanding value and a genuinely immersive wellness experience that goes far beyond a spa day 7. Kyrgyzstan - Nomadic, Raw and Completely Unforgettable One of the most underrated destinations on earth and one that can be surprising at every turn. • Soviet mosaics and brutalist architecture in the capital Bishkek for architecture lovers • A culinary scene that exceeded all expectations • Staying in a yurt in the mountains during summer with no electricity, no running water and no distractions • Horse and jeep trails through landscapes that have never seen a single manmade structure • A way of travelling that is inherently sustainable and deeply connected to the natural world 8. Japan - The Number One Foodie Destination in the World • Tokyo has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other city on earth • Japanese cuisine goes far beyond sushi and sashimi and rewards every curious eater • Exceptional value right now thanks to the yen and decades of stagflation keeping prices low • The Izu Peninsula seafood shacks south of Tokyo where you can taste fresh shellfish cooked over open fires for free • Quality that holds whether you are in a Michelin starred restaurant or a tiny ramen shop at a train station 9. Slovenia - Hidden Gem A small country with an enormous amount to offer and one that not nearly enough people have discovered. Ljubljana, a beautiful university city with a wonderful energy and a thriving café and restaurant scene Mountain landscapes sitting alongside a city that is small enough to cover completely in just a few days Slovenian wine that deserves far more recognition than it currently receives The extraordinary Postojna Cave where a little train takes you deep into one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Europe 10. Bhutan – Bucket List   Connect with Glen Johnston: https://www.instagram.com/glennjohnston88/ Thank you for tuning in to Travel Stories with Moush! If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a rating or review - it truly helps us reach more travelers like you.   Drop a comment and tell us which destination from today's episode is going straight to your bucket list? Stay connected with me on https://www.instagram.com/moushtravels/ to find out who's joining me next week.   Explore all past episodes and destinations here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/travel-stories-with-moush/id1691525895 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pAUXiXuRLv1E9WFznWm7T?si=qA_E3Cf8RqKT97pUJcINxQ https://www.youtube.com/@travelstorieswithmoush Until next time…safe travels and keep adventuring. Connect with me on the following: Instagram @moushtravels Facebook @travelstorieswithmoush LinkedIn @Moushumi Bhuyan You Tube @travelstorieswithmoush "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bratislava literary festival, commonly known as BRaK, brought together readers and the wider community of authors, poets, translators, critics, and professionals working in the book industry, including publishers, distributors, illustrators, and even book reviewers from all across Slovakia. Although it is called the Bratislava literary festival, it also hosted several public readings and discussions with authors from abroad. At the same time, several discussions were dedicated to Slovak—and not only Slovak—literature in translation. In modern science, particularly in physics, a quantum is the smallest unit of reality capable of interacting with its surroundings. In Slovakia, KVANTUM is an interdisciplinary festival that combines science and art. It is one of several festivals currently taking place across the country that cater to English speakers living in or visiting Slovakia.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream The first episode of our anniversary series, looking back at the glorious summer of 2016. Wales kicked off the summer of our lives with a fine win in Bordeaux. It could have all been so different if it wasn't for Ben Davies... Big thanks to our special guest, Rob, Laura and Gareth. We appreciate your contributions. Keep an eye out for our next pod on June 16th, as Cymru take on England.

Hosťom relácie Dírerov filter bola americká influencerka Gwyneth McMullen. Pochádza z Texasu, ale už dlhšie žije v kalifornskom San Diegu. V online priestore ju sleduje viac ako 1,2 milióna ľudí. Vo svojom obsahu sa táto trans influencerka venuje tvorbe videí o móde, satire, otvorenej reflexii duševného zdravia či živote trans ľudí. V relácii Dírerov filter hovorila aj o tom:kedy si vygooglila Roberta Fica a Slovenskoči by zdvihla mobil, keby jej volal Robert Ficokoľko followerov a peňazí získala titulom „Queen of Slovakia“či vidí rozdiel vo vnímaní trans ľudí na Slovensku a USAprečo je Slovensko jej domovom a či sa sem vráti

Join us as we take a look at the second edition of the biennial Teen Theatre Festival in Trnava, organized by the Ján Palárik Theatre. The motto of this year's edition – WE ARE NOT ALONE – invited audiences to see the world, and themselves, from an entirely new perspective. The festival featured performances and artistic works that connected imagination, the realities of adolescence, and scientific discoveries. Audiences were taken on a journey from microscopic worlds, where even the smallest movement can change everything, to the inner universes of young people filled with questions, chaos, hopes, desires, and fears. You will hear recordings from performances and productions, interviews with artists, actors, and festival participants, and, last but not least, insights from the festival's Executive Director, Ivica Franeková.

Today's episode is about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In today's lesson, you are going to learn a few words from my summary about the Slovak water reservoirs - tajchy. You will also learn how to say “It was a brilliant project” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary about the historical water reservoirs in Slovakia.Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In today's lesson, you are going to learn a few words from my summary about the Slovak water reservoirs - tajchy. You will also learn how to say “It was a brilliant project” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary about the historical water reservoirs in Slovakia.Slovak lesson1.    nachádzať sa (to be located)2.    postaviť (to built)3.    potrebovať (to need)4.    poháňať (to power)5.    zbierať (to collect)6.    plávať (to swim)7.    oddychovať (to rest)8.    technický úspech (technical achievement)9.    inžiniersky projekt (engineering project.)10. Bol to skvelý inžiniersky projekt. (It was a brilliant engineering project.)11. Bol to skvelý projekt. (It was a brilliant project.)Slovak historical water reservoirs 1.    Tajchy sú staré vodné nádrže na strednom Slovensku. Tajchy are old water reservoirs in central Slovakia. 2.    Nachádzajú sa hlavne pri meste Banská Štiavnica. They are located mainly near the town of Banská Štiavnica. 3.    Tajchy boli postavené v 16. až 18. storočí. Tajchy were built between the 16th and 18th centuries. 4.    Baníci potrebovali vodu pre bane na zlato a striebro. Miners needed water for gold and silver mines. 5.    Voda poháňala veľké kolesá a čerpadlá. The water powered large wheels and pumps. 6.    Tajchy zbierali dažďovú vodu a sneh z hôr. Tajchy collected rainwater and snow from the mountains. 7.    Veľmi známy tajch je Počúvadlo pod vrchom Sitno. A very famous tajch is Počúvadlo under Mount Sitno. 8.    Ľudia dnes chodia na tajchy plávať a oddychovať. Today people go to tajchy to swim and relax. 9.    Tajchy boli veľkým technickým úspechom svojej doby. Tajchy were a great technical achievement of their time. 10. Dnes sú tajchy krásnou súčasťou slovenskej prírody a histórie. Today tajchy are a beautiful part of Slovak nature and history.Slovak historical water reservoirs mentioned in the episode:1. Počúvadlo 2. Veľká Richňava 3. Malá Richňava4. Rozgrund5. Vindšachta6. Klinger7. Ottergrund8. Evička9. Bakomi10. Dolný Hodrušský tajchTimestamps00:35 Introduction to the episode02:24 Historical water reservoirs in Slovakia06:08 Fun fact 112:55 Fun fact 215:02 Slovak lesson18:54 Summary of tajchy in  Slovak20:22 Summary with the English translationIf 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

One of the few things in our modern world that has not changed for centuries is our need for forests. They provide so much more than the wood we all consume in myriads of forms in our daily lives. Forests are the lungs of the planet. They sequester carbon, provide habitat for many animals, and offer people a place to rest and reset. To keep many of our private and public forests healthy and productive, we turn to foresters. They employ skills that have been handed down for generations and use the most advanced science for understanding how forests grow and change. In Slovakia, many start their education path in the handful of forestry high schools spread across the country. One of the oldest of these schools is still in operation today. It lies in the low Tatras in a village called Liptovský Hrádok. Stredná odborná škola lesnícka a drevárska Jozefa Dekreta Matejovie is a school like no other. In the show, we toured the school to discover the traditions and science driving this unusual but important education path.

Hungary has dropped its two-year veto on Ukraine's European Union accession, clearing the way for the first cluster of negotiations to open in mid-June.Recorded on 6 June 2026 in Cres, Croatia, on the sidelines of the Europe's Future Initiative fellows gathering, Wojciech Przybylski talks to Balázs Jarábik about the deal that ended the deadlock between Hungary and Ukraine. Jarábik is an award-winning analyst and decorated diplomat. He is the founder of Minority Report, an independent policy consulting firm and think tank based in Bratislava, Slovakia.The conversation then opens out into three tracks. First, the question of the Hungarian minority in Zakarpattia and why it carries such weight in Hungary's foreign policy. Second, the European game of the new Magyar government. Third, and most consequential, the emergence of a more ethno-national, post-Maidan Ukraine that, in Jarábik's reading, will lead with defence integration while EU accession slows, and will use its military weight towards its neighbours.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@visegradinsightSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7aA9iqd8rUxFMYMemjikuwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/visegrad-insight-podcast/id1515725435Substack: https://visegradinsight.substack.com/podcastSubscribe to Visegrad Insight for access to all our content, live and online events: visegradinsight.eu. Use code VISEGRAD35 for 35 per cent off a yearly subscription:https://visegradinsight.eu/membership-account/membership-levels/Visegrad Insight is powered by the Res Publica Foundation, Warsaw.

Ben Pascoe visits Bratislava's Jewish Community Museum and talks with director Maros Borsky about the newly opened exhibit Heritage Rediscovered II and about the Jewish Community in Bratislava.

International cooperation, digital skills and real-life learning define the European eTwinning platform, which has been part of Slovak schools for more than 20 years. To we explore how Europe's largest online community of schools connects teachers and students across borders through projects that develop key competences for life in the 21st century we speak with Katarína Hrbáňová, coordinator of eTwinning Slovakia, the National Support Organisation based at the University of Žilina, and Ivana Bršťáková, an English teacher at Business Academy Dudova in Bratislava, who presents her award-winning project Eco-Heritage: Cultures United for Nature. The project won third place in the Slovak National eTwinning Competition 2025 in the secondary school category and brought together students from Slovakia, Spain and Turkey to explore cultural heritage, environmental protection and eco-tourism. As always, the programme includes a new edition of our language corner, Slovak Sound Check.

International cooperation, digital skills and real-life learning define the European eTwinning platform, which has been part of Slovak schools for more than 20 years. To we explore how Europe's largest online community of schools connects teachers and students across borders through projects that develop key competences for life in the 21st century we speak with Katarína Hrbáňová, coordinator of eTwinning Slovakia, the National Support Organisation based at the University of Žilina, and Ivana Bršťáková, an English teacher at Business Academy Dudova in Bratislava, who presents her award-winning project Eco-Heritage: Cultures United for Nature. The project won third place in the Slovak National eTwinning Competition 2025 in the secondary school category and brought together students from Slovakia, Spain and Turkey to explore cultural heritage, environmental protection and eco-tourism. As always, the programme includes a new edition of our language corner, Slovak Sound Check.

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In this Thursday's programme, we first look at the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi and the 800th anniversary of his passing, reflecting on the experiences of Slovak Franciscans during communist persecution and the continuing relevance of Franciscan values today. You will hear from Capuchin Brother Félix and Franciscan Brother Peter. In the second part, we turn to economics and examine how Slovaks perceive inflation. Why do rising food prices dominate public perceptions of the cost of living, and how does this shape economic expectations? These questions will be answered by Michal Marenčák, an expert in econometric modelling from the National Bank of Slovakia.

What happens when an abandoned railway station becomes a thriving cultural centre? And what does it feel like to spend almost four hours inside Philip Glass's groundbreaking opera Einstein on the Beach? In this feature, Radio Slovakia International explores two remarkable cultural stories from Slovakia - one about community, creativity and independent culture in Žilina, the other about a landmark musical event that brought one of the world's most influential contemporary works to Bratislava for the first time.

Today's episode is about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more Imperfective and Perfective pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “When can I rest?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary of the major water reservoirs in Slovakia.Episode notesIn today's episode, I'm talking about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more Imperfective and Perfective pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “When can I rest?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary of the major water reservoirs in Slovakia.Slovak lessonFUTUTRE TENSE: Perfective / Imperfective Pairs (Part 2)1. To travel: Cestovať / PocestovaťImperfective (Cestovať): Celé leto budeme cestovať. (We will be traveling all summer.) — Focus: Ongoing journey.Perfective (Pocestovať): Pocestujeme aj na Slovensko. (We will also travel to Slovakia.) — Focus: A defined trip with an end.2. To watch TV: Pozerať / Pozrieť (si)Imperfective (Pozerať): Fero bude pozerať televíziu. (Fero will be watching TV.) — Focus: Describing the activity, the entertainment process.Perfective (Pozrieť si): Najprv si pozrie nový film. (First, he will watch a new movie.) — Focus: Watching the whole thing.3. To listen: Počúvať / Vypočuť siImperfective (Počúvať): Cestou budem počúvať hudbu. (I will be listening to music on the way.) — Focus: Background activity.Perfective (Vypočuť si): Teraz si vypočujem tvoj príbeh. (Now I will listen to your story.) — Focus: Listening to completion, I will listen to the entire story.4. To exercise: Cvičiť / Zacvičiť siImperfective (Cvičiť): Od pondelka budem pravidelne cvičiť. (Starting Monday, I will be exercising regularly.) — Focus: Routine, repeating the activity.Perfective (Zacvičiť si): Dnes si zacvičím v prírode. (Today I will exercise in nature.) — Focus: One session, one time. Focus on the finished activity.5. To rest: Oddychovať / Oddýchnuť siImperfective (Oddychovať): V nedeľu budem oddychovať. (On Sunday I will be resting.) — Focus: The state of relaxation.Perfective (Oddýchnuť si): Tu si na chvíľu oddýchnem. (I will rest here for a moment.) — Focus: Getting refreshed, resting for a few minutes. Slovak water reservoirs 1.     Na Slovensku je veľa vodných nádrží. There are many water reservoirs in Slovakia. 2.     Oravská priehrada je najväčšia vodná nádrž na Slovensku. Orava Reservoir is the largest water reservoir in Slovakia. 3.     Zemplínska Šírava je obľúbené miesto na kúpanie a dovolenku. Zemplínska Šírava is a popular place for swimming and vacations. 4.     Liptovská Mara leží pod Tatrami. Liptovská Mara is located below the Tatras. 5.     Niektoré dediny boli zatopené pri stavbe priehrad. Some villages were flooded during the construction of reservoirs. 6.     Veľká Domaša má čistú vodu a peknú prírodu. Veľká Domaša has clean water and beautiful nature. 7.     Ružín je pokojná priehrada obklopená lesmi. Ružín is a quiet reservoir surrounded by forests. 8.     Starina je dôležitý zdroj pitnej vody. Starina is an important source of drinking water. 9.     Gabčíkovo vyrába elektrickú energiu z vody Dunaja. Gabčíkovo produces electric energy from the water of the Danube. 10.  Dnes ľudia využívajú priehrady na šport, rybolov a oddych. Today people use reservoirs for sports, fishing, and relaxation.Timestamps00:34 Introduction to the episode02:20  Major water reservoirs in Slovakia03:58 Fun fact 106:43 Fun fact 208:54 Fun fact 313:20 Slovak lesson19:12  Major water reservoirs (in Slovak)20:35  Major water reservoirs in Slovakia (with the English translation)22:43 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

What has changed in Czechia since Andrej Babiš returned topower? More than 100 days into the new government, concerns are growing over democratic backsliding, attacks on public media, proposed foreign agent legislation and a sharp shift in support for Ukraine.In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Alexandra Karppi and Nina Pániková speak with Pavel Havlíček, Research Fellow at the Association for International Affairs (AMO) in Prague, about the state of Czech politics, tensions between Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and President Petr Pavel, and whether Czechia is following a path similar to neighbouring Slovakia.

Ben Pascoe talks with Zuzana Novotova Godalova from the antenna network of independent cultural centers about what these centers do and why it is important to Slovakia today. She also introduces us to some of the many festivals and events that these centers are organizing all across Slovakia all summer long.

As the brutal conflict continues, Ukraine is fighting a war on multiple fronts—not just in the trenches, but internally within the corridors of power against a long-standing weapon of Kremlin information warfare: the accusation of irredeemable corruption. In this episode, hosts Saul David and Julius Strauss sit down in Kyiv with Andrii Borovyk, the executive director of Transparency International Ukraine, for a brutally honest assessment of where the country stands today. Borovyk pulls back the curtain on the Global Corruption Perception Index, exploring how Ukraine remarkably managed to stabilize and even improve its score during wartime—a feat virtually unheard of for a nation in conflict. The conversation dives deep into the high-stakes friction between wartime efficiency and democratic transparency, covering: The Reality of the Index: Exactly where Ukraine sits globally, how its score compares to neighbours like Hungary and Slovakia, and why the metric is about external perception rather than a direct measurement of ground-level corruption. The High-Stakes U-Turn: The dramatic, late-night political maneuvering surrounding a controversial bill aimed at bringing anti-corruption agencies under political control, the ensuing public protests, and the resulting erosion of international trust. Watchdogging under Fire: How Transparency International Ukraine operates on the policy and legislative levels, saves millions for the state budget through public procurement monitoring, and the institutional distrust surrounding agencies like the State Bureau of Investigations. The Leadership Report Card: A candid evaluation of Ukrainian leadership—from Yanukovych to Poroshenko and Zelenskyy—in their historical and current fights against corruption. The Path Forward: The heavy influence of international leverage (like the EU and IMF) on pushing reforms forward, and a sobering look at Ukraine's post-war future, demographic challenges, and shifting immigration needs. Julius Strauss writes the blog Back from the Front and also owns and runs Wild Bear Lodge, a bear-viewing lodge, in Canada. Check out both in the links below:Substack: https://backfromthefront.substack.com/Wild Bear Lodge: https://wildbearlodge.ca/Join the Conversation: If you have a question about the war in Ukraine or any of the conflicts we cover, email us at podbattleground@gmail.comFollow us on:X - @PodBattlegroundInstagram - podbattlegroundProducer: James HodgsonA Goalhanger Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Back [in Slovakia] by popular demand, we're bathing in the praise of covering Hostel and getting covered in the carnage in Hostel: Part II (2007).***CONTENT WARNING: discussion of trafficking, violence against a child, sexual violenceFollow us on Instagram at @thewhorrorspodcastEmail us at thewhorrorspodcast@gmail.comArtwork by Gabrielle Fatula (gabrielle@gabriellefatula.com)Music: Epic Industrial Music Trailer by SeverMusicProdStandard Music License Sources: “Elizabeth Báthory.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory. Accessed 11 May 2026.. Accessed 11 May 2026.Hostel: Part 2 (2007 Film) Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostel:_Part_II   Hostel: Part 2 (2007) IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0498353/ Thorn, Mike. “Hostel: Part II and the Monster of Neoliberal Late-Capitalism.” The Film Stage, 8 June 2017, The Film Stage. Accessed 11 May 2026.

In Slovakia, research is underway both in laboratories and even on farms, as scientists work to better understand and combat infectious diseases. One of the most prominent figures in this effort is Dr. Boris Klempa, a virologist at the Institute of Virology within the Biomedical Research Center at the Slovak Academy of Sciences. In our conversation, we discussed his work on zoonotic viruses in Slovakia and beyond, the role of the European Virus Archive, and the ongoing challenge of combating misinformation in science and public health.

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

Ben Pascoe talks with Zuzana Wienk from the Bystiny civil organization who put out the Dobru/Druh tourist guide with hundreds of tips on what to see in Slovakia while also supporting the growth of tourism and regional improvement.

Amnesty International is the world's largest human rights movement, bringing together more than 10 million people across over 150 countries and territories to defend human rights and human dignity for everyone. Ahead of Amnesty International Day, observed worldwide on 28 May, we spoke with Rado Sloboda, director of Amnesty International Slovakia, about the state of human rights in Slovakia and around the world. In the interview, we discuss the growing pressure on civil society, freedom of expression and the media, discrimination against minorities, the rights of Roma and LGBTQ+ communities, as well as Amnesty's campaigns and educational activities.

Former Slovak model-turned-pilot Nadia Marcinko (also known as Nadia Marcinkova) — who once worked as a pilot on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet, the Lolita Express, and was named as a potential co-conspirator in Epstein's controversial 2008 non-prosecution deal — cooperated extensively with U.S. federal investigators between 2018 and 2022 in hopes of securing assistance with her immigration status. Newly released Department of Justice files show that Marcinko provided information to prosecutors about both Epstein and his onetime associate Ghislaine Maxwell after her investor visa expired and her ability to stay in the U.S. was in jeopardy. Her attorneys argued she was a victim of coercive circumstances, saying the FBI recognized she had been “recruited, harbored and obtained” by Epstein for a coercive sexual relationship and feared retaliation if deported back to Slovakia.Emails reviewed by The Post depict a deeply manipulative and complex relationship where Marcinko was brought into Epstein's circle in the early 2000s and later became a pilot for his aircraft, though she was never charged with any crime. Some accusers have alleged she participated in abuse, including recruiting young girls, but despite being referenced in legal documents as a co-conspirator in 2008, she has never faced prosecution.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein's former girlfriend Nadia Marcinko worked with feds in exchange for US visa helpBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

From Trade unions, through nano technologies, from foreigners in Slovakia to Slovaks helping Ukrainians. This was the week on Radio Slovakia International as presented by Patrícia Lucia Balajová, Ben Pascoe, PAtrícia Polakovičová and Veronika Ščepánová..

Pennsylvania lags behind most of the country in increasing renewable energy.State Senator Doug Mastriano has been nominated to serve as the next US ambassador to Slovakia.The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brian Miller as the United States Attorney for the Moddle District of Pennsylvania.The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has temporarily suspended Cumberland County attorney Richard Lee King.The City of Reading has officially broken ground on a major solar energy project on the public works campus.

Nadia Marcinko, born Nadia Marcinková in Slovakia, is being pulled back into the Epstein story because Congress is now moving closer to the uncomfortable gray zone that has always surrounded Epstein's inner circle: the line between victim, girlfriend, employee, facilitator, and protected potential co-conspirator. Marcinko reportedly met Epstein when she was an 18-year-old model, later became a pilot, and spent years as one of his closest companions. She was one of the four women named by prosecutors in Epstein's 2008 plea deal as “potential co-conspirators,” alongside figures like Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff, but she has never been criminally charged. Marcinko has also described herself as a victim of Epstein, saying she was physically and psychologically abused by him.The renewed interest comes as congressional investigators begin questioning Epstein-linked women who were protected by the original Florida plea arrangement, forcing a broader public reckoning with how Epstein's system actually functioned. The central issue is whether someone inside Epstein's world could have been both exploited by him and later used by him to help maintain access, movement, legitimacy, and control. Marcinko has largely disappeared from public view, but the BBC frames her as a potentially important witness because of her proximity to Epstein, her role as a pilot, her long relationship with him, and her inclusion in the controversial plea deal. Her possible testimony would not just be about her own story; it could help clarify how Epstein's operation blurred coercion, loyalty, dependency, privilege, and protection into one of the most legally frustrating parts of the entire scandal.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

Nadia Marcinko, born Nadia Marcinková in Slovakia, is being pulled back into the Epstein story because Congress is now moving closer to the uncomfortable gray zone that has always surrounded Epstein's inner circle: the line between victim, girlfriend, employee, facilitator, and protected potential co-conspirator. Marcinko reportedly met Epstein when she was an 18-year-old model, later became a pilot, and spent years as one of his closest companions. She was one of the four women named by prosecutors in Epstein's 2008 plea deal as “potential co-conspirators,” alongside figures like Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff, but she has never been criminally charged. Marcinko has also described herself as a victim of Epstein, saying she was physically and psychologically abused by him.The renewed interest comes as congressional investigators begin questioning Epstein-linked women who were protected by the original Florida plea arrangement, forcing a broader public reckoning with how Epstein's system actually functioned. The central issue is whether someone inside Epstein's world could have been both exploited by him and later used by him to help maintain access, movement, legitimacy, and control. Marcinko has largely disappeared from public view, but the BBC frames her as a potentially important witness because of her proximity to Epstein, her role as a pilot, her long relationship with him, and her inclusion in the controversial plea deal. Her possible testimony would not just be about her own story; it could help clarify how Epstein's operation blurred coercion, loyalty, dependency, privilege, and protection into one of the most legally frustrating parts of the entire scandal.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal

In the wake of the arrest of a Lebanon County man in connection with threats made against state lawmakers, some legislators say PA state needs to a better job on informing them of such dangers. State Senator Doug Mastriano has been nominated by Donald Trump to be the next U.S. ambassador to Slovakia. It's known as the State of Preschool Yearbook. It's an annual report dating back to 2002, designed to track enrollment in and funding for and quality standards related to state-funded preschool programs. Lead author of the report Allison Friedman-Kross recently joined WITF's The Spark along with Director Steve Barnett to talk about this year's report.The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brian Miller as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. This is the third time he's been confirmed. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is marking a ten-year partnership with local farms and area food banks, in an effort to deal with food insecurity in the state. And this quick programming note: My colleague Jordan Wilkie will be releasing a bonus episode of The Morning Agenda with election news this morning as well. So, keep an eye out for that in your podcast feed.

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

Nadia Marcinko, originally Marcinková, was born in Slovakia and met Jeffrey Epstein as an 18-year-old model. Later, she became a successful aircraft pilot. For seven years, she was Epstein's main girlfriend. And she's one of four women that US prosecutors named in a 2008 plea deal as his “potential co-conspirators”. But she's never been accused of any crime. And she's described herself a victim who was abused physically and psychologically by Epstein. Now, a committee of the US Congress is beginning to address the sensitive question of whether it's possible for someone to be both a victim and an accomplice, as it takes testimony from two of the “potential co-conspirators”, Epstein's former assistants Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff. Nadia Marcinko, who disappeared from public view several years ago, may also be called to testify.BBC reporter Tim Whewell and independent Slovak journalist Jakub Pohle have talked to people who've known her, and dug deep into the Epstein files, to put together the most detailed account yet of her life.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from Assignment, investigations and journeys into the heart of global events.

Nadia Marcinko, originally Marcinková, was born in Slovakia and met Jeffrey Epstein as an 18-year-old model. Later, she became a successful aircraft pilot. For seven years, she was Epstein's main girlfriend. And she's one of four women that US prosecutors named in a 2008 plea deal as his “potential co-conspirators”. But she's never been accused of any crime. And she's described herself a victim who was abused physically and psychologically by Epstein. Now, a committee of the US Congress is beginning to address the sensitive question of whether it's possible for someone to be both a victim and an accomplice, as it takes testimony from two of the “potential co-conspirators”, Epstein's former assistants Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff. Nadia Marcinko, who disappeared from public view several years ago, may also be called to testify. BBC reporter Tim Whewell and independent Slovak journalist Jakub Pohle have talked to people who've known her, and dug deep into the Epstein files, to put together the most detailed account yet of her life. Presented and produced by Tim Whewell and Jakub Pohle Additional research: Oscar Brophy Actors: Tara Gadomski, Kerry Shale, Simona Vrabcova, Rebeka Jurcackova, Jozef Radovsky Sound mixing: Neil Churchill Production co-ordinator: Gemma Ashman Editor: Penny Murphy

The question of origins is often difficult to study because originators do not always leave a paper trail. Therefore, uncovering origins can be challenging – and the story of the background of Yiddish-speaking Jews in Eastern Europe is no exception. It is complicated by the fact that in the recent past the Jewish population of the area was in the millions and it is not obvious where they came from. It is tempting for some to see them as having come from the Rhineland in search of safety and security but there are many reasons to be dubious about this. What is much more likely, as we shall see, is that the basis for the Yiddish-speaking Jewish population of Eastern Europe was the Jewish population of what is now the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria. They came in dribs and drabs because of economic pressures. We will examine various pieces of evidence that support this picture. While not dramatic, it was pragmatic and successful. Economic changes in the Polish-Lithuanian lands offered new opportunities to Jews and this in turn, led to conditions of rapid population growth – rapid enough to create a massive population within several centuries. This lecture was originally held on July 22, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Nadia Marcinko, born Nadia Marcinková in Slovakia, is being pulled back into the Epstein story because Congress is now moving closer to the uncomfortable gray zone that has always surrounded Epstein's inner circle: the line between victim, girlfriend, employee, facilitator, and protected potential co-conspirator. Marcinko reportedly met Epstein when she was an 18-year-old model, later became a pilot, and spent years as one of his closest companions. She was one of the four women named by prosecutors in Epstein's 2008 plea deal as “potential co-conspirators,” alongside figures like Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff, but she has never been criminally charged. Marcinko has also described herself as a victim of Epstein, saying she was physically and psychologically abused by him.The renewed interest comes as congressional investigators begin questioning Epstein-linked women who were protected by the original Florida plea arrangement, forcing a broader public reckoning with how Epstein's system actually functioned. The central issue is whether someone inside Epstein's world could have been both exploited by him and later used by him to help maintain access, movement, legitimacy, and control. Marcinko has largely disappeared from public view, but the BBC frames her as a potentially important witness because of her proximity to Epstein, her role as a pilot, her long relationship with him, and her inclusion in the controversial plea deal. Her possible testimony would not just be about her own story; it could help clarify how Epstein's operation blurred coercion, loyalty, dependency, privilege, and protection into one of the most legally frustrating parts of the entire scandal.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea dealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Nadia Marcinko, born Nadia Marcinková in Slovakia, is being pulled back into the Epstein story because Congress is now moving closer to the uncomfortable gray zone that has always surrounded Epstein's inner circle: the line between victim, girlfriend, employee, facilitator, and protected potential co-conspirator. Marcinko reportedly met Epstein when she was an 18-year-old model, later became a pilot, and spent years as one of his closest companions. She was one of the four women named by prosecutors in Epstein's 2008 plea deal as “potential co-conspirators,” alongside figures like Sarah Kellen and Lesley Groff, but she has never been criminally charged. Marcinko has also described herself as a victim of Epstein, saying she was physically and psychologically abused by him.The renewed interest comes as congressional investigators begin questioning Epstein-linked women who were protected by the original Florida plea arrangement, forcing a broader public reckoning with how Epstein's system actually functioned. The central issue is whether someone inside Epstein's world could have been both exploited by him and later used by him to help maintain access, movement, legitimacy, and control. Marcinko has largely disappeared from public view, but the BBC frames her as a potentially important witness because of her proximity to Epstein, her role as a pilot, her long relationship with him, and her inclusion in the controversial plea deal. Her possible testimony would not just be about her own story; it could help clarify how Epstein's operation blurred coercion, loyalty, dependency, privilege, and protection into one of the most legally frustrating parts of the entire scandal.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea dealBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The question of origins is often difficult to study because originators do not always leave a paper trail. Therefore, uncovering origins can be challenging – and the story of the background of Yiddish-speaking Jews in Eastern Europe is no exception. It is complicated by the fact that in the recent past the Jewish population of the area was in the millions and it is not obvious where they came from. It is tempting for some to see them as having come from the Rhineland in search of safety and security but there are many reasons to be dubious about this. What is much more likely, as we shall see, is that the basis for the Yiddish-speaking Jewish population of Eastern Europe was the Jewish population of what is now the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria. They came in dribs and drabs because of economic pressures. We will examine various pieces of evidence that support this picture. While not dramatic, it was pragmatic and successful. Economic changes in the Polish-Lithuanian lands offered new opportunities to Jews and this in turn, led to conditions of rapid population growth – rapid enough to create a massive population within several centuries. This lecture was originally held on July 22, 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Waymo's newly announced expansion ahead of the World Cup, the suddenly accelerating deterioration of the Uber/Waymo relationship, and the partnerships that actually matter for Uber's autonomous future.As Waymo expanded their U.S. service area by 1,400 square miles across 11 cities, Uber continued to amplify both their direct and indirect attacks against Waymo in the media and in a self-published report about deploying autonomous vehicles.Even as the deterioration of the relationship spreads into the news, Walt notes that the divorce narrative is already largely priced into Uber's stock, but the more interesting question is what happens next with Uber's remaining partners.Nuro recently opened an engineering and partnerships office in Munich, home to BMW, with Lucid notably absent from the press release and personally-owned autonomous vehicles mentioned directly. On the WeRide earnings call, the company outlined European expansion plans including Slovakia and made the case for a unified Level 2 to Level 4 platform.Wrapping up the conversation, Grayson and Walt discussed Volvo Autonomous Solutions' new Dallas-to-Houston lane and what the true definition of autonomous and what defines supervised.Episode Chapters00:00 Waymo's World Cup Expansion03:59 Waymo's Unforced Error05:08 The Waymo/Uber Divorce Narrative Goes Mainstream14:51 Nuro Opens Munich Office20:26 WeRide Eyes a Unified L2-to-L4 Platform22:47 Volvo Autonomous Solutions Dallas-to-Houston Lane23:49 What Defines Driverless31:39 Foreign Autonomy Desk32:04 Next Week--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy is the leading applied intelligence platform covering the convergence of automation, autonomy, and the Autonomy Economy.™.Through our podcasts, newsletter, and proprietary applied intelligence, we set the narrative for institutional investors, industry executives, and policymakers navigating the convergence of automation, autonomy, and economic growth.Join institutional investors and industry leaders who read This Week in The Autonomy Economy every Sunday. Each edition delivers exclusive insight and commentary on the autonomy economy, helping you stay ahead of what's next.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/ae/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.