Czechast, Radio Prague International

The story of Kateřina Ferenčíková: how Czech identity can stretch across borders and generations.

Martin Palouš served as Czech ambassador to Washington, D.C., from 2001 to 2005 and later as the Czech ambassador to the United Nations in New York. After concluding his diplomatic career, he became the Director of Václav Havel Library and then the Director of the Václav Havel Program for Human Rights and Democracy at Florida International University.

Explore the life of Martin Palouš, a dissident and diplomat whose story reflects Czechia’s journey from communism to democracy in this special two-part Czechast episode.

Znojmo and the westernmost wine region of Moravia look to Vienna rather than Brno.

Three out of for Czechs have at least some experience with mushroom picking. You would find similar if not higher  proportion of mushroom pickers in other Central and East European countries. In Britain or Scandinavia the picture is completely different.   

We’re diving into the world of Czech scientists working abroad and the fascinating journey of one man who’s helping them connect and thrive on the global stage.

Thirty-five years ago the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia started to crumble. Czechast brings you a perspective of Prague both before and after the fall of Communism.

About 1.5 million Americans identify with their Czech roots. The US Presidential election divided them as much as the rest of the country.

A visit to Jan Hus Museum in Constance with a very knowledgeble guide to how and why the Czech theologian, thinker and reformer ended his life in this German city.

Madeleine Albright's life story is a truly remarkable journey through history, shaped by her experiences during tumultuous times in Europe and the United States.

Meet a successful IT entrepreneur, made a surprising shift to farming. Hear how he balances technology and tradition to reshape agriculture with innovation and drones.

Czechast talks with Martin Tlapa, Czechia's Ambassador to Canada, who grew up in Prague's blue-collar neighborhoods during Communist rule.

Explore the Prague Spring of 1968 through personal memories of Miloš Forman and Jiří Menzel, and learn about the legacy of Czech-English scholar Jaroslav Peprník.

David Livingstone: "Czechs have been taking down statues every 20 years, for the last 100 years since Austria-Hungary fell apart. They are cancel culture experts!"

"I am the strange lady who goes around picking mushrooms," says Karina about keeping her identity after living decades in Britain.

Karel Čapek wrote science-fiction play R. U. R. more than a century ago. With the rise of AI his masterpiece gains new relevance.

Walking on historical roads and trails is a great way to discover the past and present of Czechia.

Your first thought will probably be: what a strange combination of guests. But bear with me.

Moving to a new country and immersing yourself in a different culture is no small feat, but our guest today has done just that and much more.

Dušan Neumann has a great story to share. Coming to New York in 1980 was definitely NOT like coming to the promised land.