Latest Lithuania Podcast Episodes
Slovaks have elected a president. PM Fico seals his system
KEW talks - April 17, 2024 08:03 - 22 minutesPeter Pellegrini emerged victorious in the second round of presidential elections in Slovakia. Yet, it's apparent that the true beneficiary is the populist Prime Minister, Robert Fico. A shift towards a more Russia-friendly political stance, coupled with Euroscepticism, has now gained solid grou...
Between signal and noise: strategic communication in Central Europe
KEW talks - April 02, 2024 13:34 - 30 minutesWhat does "strategic communication" really mean? What is the current state of strategic communication in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland? Kristína Šefčíková from Prague Security Studies Institute and Adam Lelonek, International Republican Institute "The Beacon Project" discuss weaknesses...
Ukraine needs fast reforms, not a fast track to the EU
KEW talks - December 27, 2023 13:59 - 23 minutesAndreas Metz, Director for Public Affairs at the German Eastern Business Association, highlights Germany's pivotal role in Europe's support for Ukraine. Emphasizing the necessity of collaboration with Poland in the realm of international relations, Metz suggests that Europe must be ready for the...
Renewed opportunities for Czech-Polish cooperation
KEW talks - December 21, 2023 13:10 - 22 minutesIn their paper, Pavel Havlíček of the Association for International Affairs in Prague and Adam Balcer from the College of Eastern Europe argument that the Czech Republic and Poland have the potential to serve as a central political nexus for the entire region. In the podcast, Havlíček, the Czech...
Russia may not feel that it's losing
KEW talks - December 20, 2023 17:22 - 22 minutesAgnieszka Bryc from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń explain why Russia might be thinking that it is winning the war against the West. Ukraine is only a part of a broader strategy aimed at challenging the current world order. In addition, by supporting i.a., far right and populist tendenc...
Ukraine and EU have work to do. Accession won't be easy
KEW talks - December 15, 2023 12:59 - 22 minutesThe European Union has opted to commence accession talks with Ukraine. Iryna Solonenko, a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Liberal Modernity, underscores the challenging and intricate nature of these negotiations, emphasizing the presence of numerous difficult technical hurdles. She also highligh...
Russian aggression in Ukraine sparks decolonial activism
KEW talks - December 15, 2023 12:46 - 29 minutesSpeaking on the role of Russian-language independent journalism, Barbara von Ow-Freytag said that media outlets have to find a way to get through to people in Russia itself, with their audiences often having to resort VPNs or piggybacking through an available service in Russian territory. Indep...
NATO-Ukraine relationship is getting closer
KEW talks - December 13, 2023 15:58 - 22 minutesOlha Nykorak, Human Security Coordinator at Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, presents the reciprocal benefits of Ukraine's integration into NATO. The deepening collaboration between the partners is evident in the transformation of the NATO-Ukraine Commission into the NATO-Ukraine Council. Furthermore, Uk...
Victor Orban puts Hungary between a rock and a hard place
KEW talks - December 12, 2023 08:41 - 25 minutesHungary's Prime Minister, Viktor Orban, faces a formidable challenge as he navigates a complex situation he created. His reliance on European funds to sustain his political influence clashes with the EU's insistence on reforms that pose a direct threat to his government's stability. Compounding ...
Belarusians fight for freedom, against dictatorship and Russian domination
KEW talks - December 10, 2023 11:57 - 23 minutesAlina Koushyk, serving as a Representative for National Revival in the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus, underscores the shared goals of Belarusians and Ukrainians. Their struggles for freedom from Russian colonialism and commitment to European integration are intricately linked. Koushyk f...
The situation in Slovakia might not be as bad as it appears
KEW talks - December 05, 2023 17:27 - 26 minutesSeveral factors suggest that despite his illiberal rhetoric, the new Slovak Prime Minister, Robert Fico, may not significantly alter the country's policies. Slovakia is deeply integrated into both the EU and NATO, and PM Fico, being an experienced politician, recognizes the importance of Ukraini...
Unpopular but stable Czech government faces populist
KEW talks - November 28, 2023 10:52 - 24 minutesVit Dostal, the Executive Director of the Association for International Affairs, provides insight into the current political landscape in the Czech Republic. Although the government is facing unpopularity, it remains stable. Conversely, the populist ANO party is striving to garner support by emp...
Poles have voted for a change
KEW talks - November 14, 2023 19:18 - 28 minutesProf. Maria Wincławska from Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń comments on the recent parliamentary elections in Poland. There is a change, but how deep it will go? Poles participated in unprecedented numbers and clearly showed fatigue with illiberal, even autocratic rule of Law and Justice...
The Rule Change That Saved The NBA
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe talk back-of-the-napkin rules, a Syracuse bowling alley, and the rule change that saved the NBA. It's time to tell the story of the invention of the shot clock.
Bill Veeck: A Baseball Original
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 06:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe discuss the greatest promoter in baseball history, Disco Demolition night, and the man who changed baseball without ever swinging a bat. It's time to tell the story of Bill Veeck.
The History of Football on Thanksgiving
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe talk Thanksgiving traditions, Randy Moss, and figure out just how far back playing football on turkey day goes. It's time to tell the story of football on Thanksgiving.
The Kidnapping of a Formula 1 Champion
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe go deep on the history of Formula 1, the Cuban Revolution, and a crime that gripped the world. It's time to tell the story of Juan Fangio's kidnapping.
The Richest Athlete of All-Time Isn't Who You Think
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe go deep on Roman sports, the world's biggest stadium, and one man who risked his life to make a fortune. It's time to tell the story of Gaius Appuleius Diocles, the richest athlete of all-time.
The Greatest Golf Shot of All-Time
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 05:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratings\We chat about famous golf shots, snuggled 6-irons, and travel to space for the greatest golf shot of all-time. It's time to tell the story of Alan Shepard's golf shot on the moon.
The Women Who Changed Running
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe discuss marathon running, rule breaking, and the two women who changed the sport of running forever. It's time to tell the story of Bobbi Gibb and Katherine Switzer.
How a Kicker Transformed Football and Made the Modern NFL
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe get into the AFL/NFL rivalry, the evolution of kickers, and how a kicking style transformed football. It's time to tell the story of Pete Gogolak.
The Day that Women's Soccer Died
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe dive into munitions factory soccer teams, Boxing Day attendance records, and the origins of why one soccer team's success led to banning women from the sport for 50 years. It's time to tell the story of Dick, Kerr Ladies F.C.
When the Steelers and Eagles Became The Steagles
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe gab about wartime sports, enemies becoming friends, and the time that the Steelers and Eagles combined into one Frankenstein team. It's time to tell the story of The Steagles.
Harold Moore: The Death That Changed Football
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 04:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe chat about manly Teddy Roosevelt, the invention of the forward pass, and about a tragedy that changed (and likely saved) football. It's time to tell the story of Harold Moore's death.
Gino Bartali: The Cyclist Who Was a Spy
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 04:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe talk about epic races, secret bike compartments, and the famed Italian cyclist who was a spy. It's time to tell the story of Gino Bartali.
Jackie Mitchell: The Girl Who Struck Out Babe Ruth
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe get into the origins of quirky baseball promotions, a guy named Dazzy, and the 17-year old girl who struck out a couple of GOATS. It'a time to tell the story of Jackie Mitchell.
Gaddafi Sponsors a German Hockey Team
Legendary Bites - June 27, 2023 03:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe look into the origins of sports jersey sponsorships, a crazy German hockey owner, and an even crazier Libyan dictator. It's time to tell the story of when Muammar Gaddafi sponsored a German ice hockey team.
The 10th Mountain Division
Legendary Bites - June 21, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe talk skiing, mountain climbing, winter warfare, and the badass group of soldiers that fought the Nazis and then shaped the American ski industry. It's time to tell the story of the 10th Mountain Division.
Lithuanian Basketball and The Grateful Dead
Legendary Bites - June 21, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe talk 80s European basketball, the making of a Lithuanian legend, and the Grateful Dead. It's time to tell the story of the greatest jersey design in sports history.
Blood in the Water
Legendary Bites - June 21, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsWe dive into how water polo works, the Hungarian Revolution, and the most infamous water polo match in Olympic history. It's time to tell the story of the Blood in the Water Match.
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