Best Havel Podcasts (2026)

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Václav Havel: a legacy growing ever more important? 4:08

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Commemorating exactly fourteen years since the death of former president Václav Havel, candles and flowers are laid in remembrance – not only of a president, but also of an artist, playwright, dissident, and public figure. Havel has come to symbolise the fall of communism in Czechoslovakia in 1989, in which he played a key role. Yet, political anal…

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Czech ammunition initiative to go on: government shifts stance after taking office 5:54

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The Czech ammunition initiative, which has delivered millions of artillery shells to Ukraine, will continue under the current government. This is despite the fact that the coalition, led by ANO, previously questioned or opposed the project during last year’s election campaign. Prime Minister Andrej Babiš now says Czechia will stay on as coordinator…

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Opposition seeks removal of Czech lower house speaker after controversial speech 3:44

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Czech lower house Speaker Tomio Okamura's New Year speech has ignited a major dispute on the Czech political scene less than a month after the new government took office. The address, peppered with insults against both Ukraine and the EU, has sparked outrage among opposition politicians, who are calling for Okamura’s dismissal from the third highes…

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New Czech firework rules ahead of New Year’s Eve: what you need to know 2:59

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With New Year’s Eve fast approaching – a night of fireworks for many – you may want to familiarise yourself with the rules on pyrotechnics in Czechia, especially following recent regulatory changes. Not only is the sale of New Year’s rockets and firecrackers now more restricted, but additional local bans have also been introduced.…

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Stolen Czech church statues return home from France after 30 years 2:59

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France has handed over to Czechia three wooden statues stolen in the early 1990s. At the time, Czech churches were experiencing looting on a scale comparable to the Thirty Years’ War or the Hussite period. The statues were officially returned this week at the Czech Embassy in Paris.

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Czech Constitutional Court scraps separate school enrolments for Ukrainian children 4:42

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The Constitutional Court has struck down legislation that allowed for a separate enrolment of children from Ukraine into Czech primary schools. In its ruling, the court criticised the discrimination of a particularly vulnerable group—namely refugee children—warning that the legal framework could complicate their access to education.…

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President Pavel names new cabinet, stresses stability, NATO and EU responsibility 3:45

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President Petr Pavel has appointed a new Czech government. In his address, Pavel warned that the cabinet is taking office at a turbulent moment marked by international tensions and domestic expectations. He urged ministers to provide stability at home while acting as constructive members of NATO and the European Union.…

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A decade since the Paris Agreement – the perspective of the French ambassador to Czechia 8:21

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Precisely ten years ago, the Paris Agreement was adopted by a record 195 parties – a moment of relief and euphoria for Stéphane Crouzat, who was among the architects of the landmark deal and is now France’s ambassador to Czechia. What does he make of Czechia’s stance on climate change ten years on from the Agreement?…

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Babiš becomes Czech PM, controversial Motorists' Filip Turek NOT nominated for minister 4:15

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Andrej Babiš was appointed Czech prime minister for the third time on Tuesday morning at Prague Castle. His return comes almost four years after he left office, as ANO forms a coalition with SPD and the Motorists. The government could be fully appointed within a week, pending the resolution of one controversial ministerial nomination.…

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Hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia: the risks, the precautions and the outlooks 6:46

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The hepatitis A outbreak in Czechia is far from abating. Doctors have recorded close to 3,000 cases of the highly infectious disease this year, which is twenty times more than last year and the highest figure in 30 years. How serious is the situation, what is being done and what are the outlooks?

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Who will govern Czechia? New cabinet unveiled 4:04

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The winner of October’s general elections and likely future prime minister, Andrej Babiš (ANO), on Wednesday delivered the proposed line-up of his new three-party cabinet to President Pavel. Only one nominee failed to pass muster- the controversial honorary chair of the Motorists’ party, Filip Turek, who has been linked to racist and homophobic pos…

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BizGrowMojo Episode 15 - Agentic AI Engineer Nick Ruest 1:18:01

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Nick Ruest has lived multiple business lives—from dominating local SEO in the early 2010s when the map didn't even exist in many Canadian cities, to closing over $30 million in sales in a single year working in finance, to now building enterprise-grade AI systems that are quickly getting downloaded by hundreds of developers worldwide. He's the co-f…

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Czech-Polish presidential meeting overshadowed by security concerns 5:02

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Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Monday paid his first visit to the Czech Republic since taking office. Traditionally strong partners and allies, the two neighbours have been brought even closer together by the worsening security situation, their proximity to the war in Ukraine and their concerns over Russian expansionism.…

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Bell forged from Russian weapons used in Ukraine now sounds above Prague: “May it awaken those who sleep” 5:10

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Forged from weapons used by Russia in Ukraine, the “bell of freedom” now rings from the north tower of the Church of the Holy Saviour next to the Charles Bridge. Formally handed over by the Dutch royal couple in June, it was blessed last week by priest Tomáš Halík in a ceremony attended by the Ukrainian, Dutch, and Danish ambassadors.…

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The Pavel–Babiš clash in context: echoes of past power struggles at Prague Castle 4:25

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The ongoing dispute between President Petr Pavel and Andrej Babiš — billionaire businessman and owner of the Agrofert Holding — over how he must resolve his conflict of interest is making headlines across Czechia. But historically speaking, tensions between the Castle and the head of government are far from unusual.…

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Inside Ukraine: Meeting amputees, frontline soldiers, and the spirit of a nation 23:54

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In 2024, Czechia sent 1.5 million rounds to Kyiv and aims to supply 1.8 million by the end of 2025. This is by far the largest part of Europe’s vital ammunition supplies to Ukraine. Czech support for Ukraine has been steadfast. But can we expect it to continue? It was also because of this that I traveled to Ukraine with an international group of jo…

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BizGrowMojo Episode 14 - Erica D'Arcangelo - Agency CEO and Pizza Podcast Host 1:03:03

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Building Multiple Businesses: Inside a 30-Person Agency with Erica D'Arcangelo Erica D'Arcangelo is the founder of two thriving agencies with over 30 team members, and she's doing it all while growing a successful pizza podcast. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to scale a digital marketing business. What You'll Lear…

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Ukrainian flags in Czechia – what is the ongoing debate? 3:17

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Last Thursday, Tomio Okamura (SPD) ordered the removal of the Ukrainian flag from the Czech lower house of parliament shortly after being elected its speaker. The act sparked widespread debate across the Czech political scene. The latest reaction came from President Petr Pavel, whose stance can be summarised as: flags are a symbol, but it would be …

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Controversial Tomio Okamura elected Lower House Speaker - but can he reinvent himself? 4:19

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Tomio Okamura, leader of the Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) party, has been elected Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, making him the third-highest constitutional official in Czechia. A controversial figure, he was charged earlier this year with inciting racial hatred. But can he reinvent himself in his new role as Speaker, as he seems to hope…

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What is the future of Czech–Slovak relations under Babiš and Fico? 11:54

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The two successor states of Czechoslovakia find themselves in a period of recalibration. With Andrej Babiš on the verge of being appointed as prime minister in Prague and Robert Fico reasserting his influence in Bratislava, questions abound over how these two nations will manage their ties amid what were differing approaches to the Russia–Ukraine w…

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“Putin is scared of political solidarity”: Former president of Ukraine Yushchenko on the EU's help to Ukraine and our future 13:44

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Viktor Yushchenko, who served as president of Ukraine from 2005 to 2010, was a central figure in Ukraine’s democratic trajectory. He played a key role in the Orange Revolution of late 2004, a precursor to the Maidan Revolution ten years later that fundamentally changed the country’s future. On my trip to Ukraine in early October with a group of int…

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After 300 years, St. Wenceslaus reclaims his lance in Vienna 2:43

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In Czechia, many statues commemorate the Czech patron saint St. Wenceslaus. However, an important depiction of him can also be found in the iconic St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna – and now, after more than 300 years, it is finally complete again.

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BizGrowMojo Episode 13 - Marc McDougall - Website Design and Conversion Specialist 1:06:08

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Cold Email Tactics That Actually Work & The 3-Year Strategy That Changed Everything Marc McDougall has been running his freelance web design business for 13 years, specializing in conversion optimization and full-service work for software companies. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on the marketing strategies that have kept his pipeline f…

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Future Czech government divided over inclusion in schools as debate echoes global culture wars 5:39

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As coalition talks between ANO, SPD, and the Motorists' parties continue, education has become one of the most sensitive topics on the table. While all three parties agree on raising teachers’ pay and cutting bureaucracy, SPD and the Motorists have called for an end to inclusion in schools. The debate, experts say, reflects not only policy disagree…

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New U.S. ambassador to the Czech Republic highlights defence cooperation 2:56

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Nicholas Merrick has officially assumed his duties as the new U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic. Yesterday, he presented his credentials to President Petr Pavel, beginning his first diplomatic posting.

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BizGrowMojo Episode 12 - Sales Coach Stefani Havel 1:11:52

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Decode Your Clients: The Psychology Behind Every Sale with Stefani Havel Are you losing sales because you're not speaking your client's language? In this episode, sales strategist Stefani Havel reveals the psychology-based framework that transformed her 25-year corporate career and now helps entrepreneurs close more deals with confidence. Stefani b…

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From fishnets to schools: How Czech NGO Koridor UA supports Ukraine’s communities 14:37

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Through the work of the Czech NGO Koridor UA, we take a look at what everyday life is like in parts of Ukraine and what it means to help on the ground. How do fishnets help save lives? How have humanitarian needs evolved since the beginning of the war? How can a comparatively small Czech NGO have a big impact? And what motivates volunteers?…

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Future Czech government line-up on hold, as police investigate ministerial candidate for hate speech 4:04

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Czech election winner, Andrej Babiš, is fighting an uphill battle to form a government in the face of a major scandal involving one of his potential coalition partners. Filip Turek from the Motorists’ party, who was a hot candidate for the post of foreign minister, is being investigated for hate speech, with fresh allegations against him cropping u…

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President Pavel at Forum 2000: “Russia wants to destroy Europe” 1:54

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Czech President Petr Pavel delivered a speech at the Forum 2000 international conference in Prague on Monday. He addressed the security threat posed by Russia, which, according to Pavel, aims to dismantle Europe step by step. “Russia poses a fundamental threat to European freedom, security, and democracy,” the president stated.…

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Racism scandal threatens to derail Czech coalition talks 3:09

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Talks on forming a new Czech government have run into serious difficulties over two potential nominees from the Motorists’ party. While the likely future head of government, Andrej Babiš (ANO) would prefer for the party to nominate experts to its four allotted portfolios, the Motorists have made it clear that either their members get posts in the c…

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A new generation steps in: Record number of young MPs enter Czech parliament 4:35

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A record number of young candidates won seats in the recent Czech parliamentary elections— a fourfold increase compared to the previous term. Why are young people suddenly gaining voter support? And what role do political youth organisations play in this?

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BizGrowMojo Episode 11 - Russ Perry, Founder of Design Pickle 56:47

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Russ Perry went from closing a dying creative agency to building Design Pickle—an eight-figure subscription design service working with 10,000-15,000 projects monthly. But his path to success wasn't about being more creative or doing flashy work. It was about focusing on the boring, repetitive design tasks nobody else wanted to systematize. In this…

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Has the left failed in the Czech Republic? 16:45

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Campaigning in October’s general elections has reached a hot faze and emotions are running high. Andrej Babiš, leader of the strongest opposition party ANO, was physically attacked during a campaign rally in Moravia-Silesia on Monday, in an incident that made international headlines. Just hours before, a woman tried to spit at Prime Minister Petr F…