Best Peoples Pundits Podcasts (2024)

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Ukrainian journalist Sevgil Musaieva: “Czech people understand the threat of Russia very clearly” 12:17

4h ago12:17

12:17

Sevgil Musaieva, a journalist from Crimea, Ukraine, is the editor-in-chief of Ukrainska Pravda and among the initiators of the creation of the KrymSOS web portal. Ms. Musaieva was in Prague to speak this week at the conference Borders of (Un)Freedom, headlining the event in a moderated discussion with Yale historian Timothy Snyder. I spoke to her a…

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End of an era: esteemed national newspaper Lidové Noviny no longer to go out in print 3:06

2h ago3:06

3:06

One of Czechia’s cornerstone national newspapers is set to scrap its print edition after the summer. Up until now, Lidové Noviny was the oldest Czech daily still in print. But from September onwards, it will only be available online.

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Remembering the Fox X-Men Universe 1:06:58

2h ago1:06:58

1:06:58

With Deadpool & Wolverine just days away and what seems like the Fox X-Universe coming to an end, the boys take a look back at good, bad, and ugly of the series that changed the landscape of comic book movies forever. Get official Coycast Merchandise at http://www.dragonwagonshop.com Join the conversation on the Coycast discord https://discord.gg/5…

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Prague and Kyiv unveil plans to step up weapons production in Ukraine 3:08

6h ago3:08

3:08

The Czech and Ukrainian governments on Monday signed a number of bilateral agreements opening the way for closer cooperation in arms production and the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said the two countries were building a “strong, strategic partnership” that would make Europe safer.…

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Snyder at Borders of (Un)Freedom conference: We should be asking when Russia will lose 3:52

3h ago3:52

3:52

"Freedom is closely linked to unpredictability," said Yale Historian Timothy Snyder at a Prague conference titled Borders of (Un)Freedom held in Prague on Monday. The conference, organized by Czech Radio and Václav Havel Library, focused on the definition of freedom, the war in Ukraine and the growth of the far-right in Europe.…

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Expert: Babiš will be seen as pro-Russian over European Parliament group 4:49

2d ago4:49

4:49

ANO leader Andrej Babiš recently founded a new group at the European Parliament with Viktor Orban. Regarded as a far-right bloc, Patriots for Europe also now includes the likes of Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders – and this week was accused of being pro-Russian by the Czech prime minister. I discussed Mr. Babiš’s move with Viktor Daněk, deputy direc…

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Baggage crisis at Prague’s Václav Havel Airport gradually coming under control 3:06

9d ago3:06

3:06

Prague’s Václav Havel Airport has been struggling to deal with a baggage-handling crisis that has affected thousands of passengers on both incoming and outgoing flights. The airports’ handling company is taking measures to correct the situation and a special helpline has been set up for passengers whose luggage failed to arrive.…

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Letterboxd: Life(s) in Film 1:00:36

10d ago1:00:36

1:00:36

It's time for the boys to bust open their Letterboxd lifetime stats and wax poetic about the movies and movie-makers they love. Plus your hotline calls and a new gift horse is crowned! Get official Coycast Merchandise at http://www.dragonwagonshop.com Join the conversation on the Coycast discord https://discord.gg/5QZW8uuFAe Coycast is a part of th…

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Pundit on new alliance in EP: Babiš is no longer pretending to be liberal 8:11

12d ago8:11

8:11

Andrej Babiš' ANO party, Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party and Austria's FPÖ have announced the formation of a joint alliance in the European Parliament called “Patriots of Europe”. How much do they have in common and how much influence can they hope to wield? Those are some of the questions I put to political analyst Jiří Pehe.…

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Czechs and Canadians celebrate Canada Day in Prague 2:44

17d ago2:44

2:44

On June 25, Canadian embassy officials, dignitaries, and friends met at the Kaiserstein Palace in Prague to preemptively celebrate Canada Day, which is on July 1. Guests at the event highlighted the strong bonds between the two countries and the special need for transatlantic unity as Russia’s war on Ukraine continues.…

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Postal voting one step away from approval after years of debate and rejection 3:07

19d ago3:07

3:07

On Friday afternoon the Czech lower house finally approved a bill that has been years in the making – the introduction of postal voting for citizens living abroad. Czech expatriates have been waiting decades for this change to happen.

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Government unveils plans to send Czech astronaut to space 3:27

22d ago3:27

3:27

The Czech government has announced that after nearly half a century, the country is ready to send another astronaut to space. The man preparing for the mission, which is expected to take place in five years’ time, is Czech fighter pilot Aleš Svoboda, a member of the European Space Agency’s astronaut reserve.…

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Love and Family and Feelings and Stuff 1:09:15

25d ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Its a "Very Special" episode of the pod talking all about our silly human experiences. The boys chat Father's day, personal growth, escapism, and Coy asking a very important question to a very important lady. All that and more! Get official Coycast Merchandise at http://www.dragonwagonshop.com Join the conversation on the Coycast discord https://di…

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Nerudová, Síkela in frame for Euro Commissioner – which most fits bill? 4:10

29d ago4:10

4:10

The Mayors party, who have a say in the matter under the coalition deal, have announced they will put forward both Danuše Nerudová and Jozef Síkela for next Czech European commissioner – with the government to decide on a candidate by August. I discussed the pair’s chances, and other aspects of the process, with Klára Votavová of the think tank Eur…

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Čaputová receives highest Czech honor on last visit to Prague 3:08

1M ago3:08

3:08

Czech President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva received the outgoing Slovak President Zuzana Čaputová and her partner Juraj Rizman at Prague Castle on Thursday. With the trip, Čaputová has concluded her farewell foreign visits before the end of her five-year mandate.

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This weekend’s Swiss peace conference on Ukraine – the Czech perspective 10:15

1M ago10:15

10:15

This weekend representatives of 90 or so states will be taking part in a conference at the Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland aimed at finding a route to sustainable peace in Ukraine. Specifically the event will focus on issues such as nuclear safety and security, food safety and prisoner exchanges and the protection of civilians. Formally named the…

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Czech government moves to ban corporal punishment of children 2:57

1M ago2:57

2:57

The Czech government has approved a proposed amendment that would outlaw corporal punishment of children. Czechia is one of the last EU member states to adopt such a regulation and while there will be no sanctions for breaking it, child experts hope it will change age-old habits.

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“The priority is to protect serious targets”: “Russian” sabotage highlights security concerns 4:41

1M ago4:41

4:41

Moscow is very likely to blame for a recent failed arson attack on city buses in Prague, the Czech prime minister said on Monday. Petr Fiala said the foiled plot was part of a hybrid war Russia is waging against Czechia. But what can the authorities do to combat this kind of “low level” terrorism?

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Pundit: With general elections due next year, this is a sober awakening for the ruling parties 9:18

1M ago9:18

9:18

Citizens around Europe are taking stock of the outcome of elections to the European Parliament. How may the results change the direction and policies of the EU? And what do they signal about the domestic situation? I spoke about the outcome of the elections in Czechia and the EU with the deputy director of the Prague-based Europeum Institute Viktor…

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Czech opposition and protest parties make strong showing in European elections 3:52

1M ago3:52

3:52

Like in other EU member states, elections to the European Parliament in Czechia brought a number of surprises. In addition to a record turnout, almost double that ten years ago, many voters came to the polls to cast a protest vote.

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Czechs in the EU: Czechia’s performance at the helm of the EU 8:26

1M ago8:26

8:26

The Czech Republic has only had two presidencies so far in the course of its membership in the European Union. The first Czech presidency in 2009 was complicated by the fall of the government, when a caretaker cabinet had to step in and complete it. The country’s second stint at the helm of the European Union, in 2022, was much more successful. In …

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Four die in Czechia’s most tragic two-train crash in decades 3:14

1M ago3:14

3:14

Four people were killed and over 20 injured in a head-on collision between two trains in a station in Pardubice on Wednesday night. Investigators say the accident occurred when one of the trains failed to respect a stop signal.

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Czechs in the EU: Changes that the Czechs spearheaded 8:14

1M ago8:14

8:14

This year, Czechia is marking the 20th anniversary of its accession to the European Union. When it joined the club, some people in this country were concerned about whether the Czech voice would be heard in the competition of so many other countries, especially the ‘heavy-weights’. Twenty years on, one can say that in a number of cases, the Czechs …

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The People vs Movie Theaters 2: Hotline Revenge 1:05:02

1M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

On the last episode of the podcast Coy and Jake waxed poetic about the state of the Movie Theater Industry and you flooded the hotline with your thoughts so we're keeping the conversation going. It's The People vs Movie Theaters 2: Hotline Revenge! Get official Coycast Merchandise at http://www.dragonwagonshop.com Join the conversation on the Coyca…

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Czechs in the EU: Vice-President of the European Commission Věra Jourová 7:45

1M ago7:45

7:45

Věra Jourová is one of the best-known Czech names in Brussels’ circles. In 2019, the former Czech minister and commissioner, now Vice-President of the European Commission, made Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people on the planet. Ironically, she entered the EU-executive with a slight disadvantage, because she was put in charge of …

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Czech government gives helping hand to Ukrainians who wish to return home 3:20

1M ago3:20

3:20

More than two years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, there are over 339,000 Ukrainian nationals with temporary protection status living in Czechia. As the war drags on, many have grown accustomed to the idea that they may never return. But, there are also refugees who wish to go back, no matter the risks, and the Czech government has …

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Czechs in the EU: Klaus and Zeman 7:38

1M ago7:38

7:38

All Czech presidents got the chance to address the European Parliament during their time in office. Some of their speeches received a standing ovation, others stirred controversy. In today’s instalment of our five-part series “Czechs in the EU”, we look back at how Czech heads of state presented themselves in Brussels and Strasbourg. My guest is Vi…

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“Migration was not top issue in end”: Czechia counts down to Euro-elections 4:28

1M ago4:28

4:28

Czech voters will cast their ballots in European Parliament elections at the end of this week. A last minute poll suggests the SPOLU (Together) alliance are on the heels of opposition leaders ANO, while the Communists, no longer in the lower house, could take as many seats as the Pirates. I discussed the elections with political scientist Petr Just…

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Czechs in the EU: Václav Havel’s legacy 8:18

1M ago8:18

8:18

In the first episode of our five-part-series Czechs in the EU, which we are running in connection with the upcoming European Parliament elections, we will look at the legacy left by the country’s first post-communist president Václav Havel and how he was perceived in Brussels and Strasbourg. My guest in the studio is Viktor Daněk, Czech Radio’s for…

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NATO chief in Prague: Ukraine has right to hit targets inside Russia 3:02

2M ago3:02

3:02

The war in Ukraine dominated an informal summit of NATO foreign ministers in Prague, which entered its second day Friday. Also in attendance was the alliance’s secretary general, who responded positively to news the US is allowing Ukraine to hit targets inside Russia with American weapons.

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Ondřej Krutílek: We need more space for businesses to open their potential 16:35

2M ago16:35

16:35

Ondřej Krutílek is a member of the ruling Civic Democratic Party and is running in the European elections within the coalition SPOLU, made up of Civic Democrats, Christian Democrats and TOP 09. He is an expert on EU legislation and is familiar with the workings of the EU.

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Jaroslav Bžoch from ANO: The biggest risk for European competitiveness is the emissions allowance system 17:14

2M ago17:14

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Jaroslav Bžoch is running in the European elections for the ANO party. He is a business executive and has been a member of the Czech Parliament since 2017.

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EU leaders pledge increased support for Ukraine at Prague meeting 3:05

2M ago3:05

3:05

The Czech prime minister on Tuesday hosted a work dinner for a group of EU leaders and the prime minister of Ukraine aimed at coordinating and strengthening aid to the embattled country in the face of continuing Russian aggression. The meeting, attended by some of Ukraine’s most prominent allies, focused on the Czech shells-for-Ukraine initiative, …

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Petr Mach: The Green Deal is counterproductive and is driving businesses out of Europe 16:47

2M ago16:47

16:47

Petr Mach is a Czech economist and former MEP who is running in the European elections for the Freedom and Direct Democracy Party.

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Danuše Nerudová of Mayors and Independents: Predictability is the key to surviving the Green transition 15:47

2M ago15:47

15:47

Danuše Nerudová is an economist and university professor and a former rector of Mendel University in Brno. She is running in the European elections for the Mayors and Independents Party.

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Pirate Party election leader Marcel Kolaja: We want to turn the challenges that we face into opportunities 15:05

2M ago15:05

15:05

Marcel Kolaja is the leader of the Czech Pirate Party in the European elections. He is an IT specialist and internet freedom and digital rights activist and has served in the European Parliament since the 2019 elections.

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Official: Czech artillery initiative could deliver far more than announced, if funding found 3:11

2M ago3:11

3:11

A fresh Russian offensive targeted at Kharkiv puts Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself against Putin’s aggression under renewed focus. It may also increase the importance of a Czech initiative to provide large amounts of artillery ammunition to Ukraine, funded by partner states, which is set to begin next month.…

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The People vs Movie Theaters 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

With Fall Guy becoming a theater experience Fall Guy the boys find themselves pondering the state of movie theater industry. What is the general publics relationship with the theater experience and movies as a whole. Neither Coy or Jake are Madame Web but it wont stop them from looking into the future, for better or worse! Get official Coycast Merc…

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Ukrainian defence minister: We can win this war, but we need support 21:16

2M ago21:16

21:16

As Russia steps up its offensive in Ukraine, the country’s leadership is stressing the urgent need for more weapons and soldiers to hold the front. In an exclusive interview for Czech Radio, Ukraine’s Defence Minister Rustem Umerov spoke about the military’s most urgent needs, the call to action for Ukrainian citizens abroad and the need to boost U…

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Shock and words of support from Prague in wake of assassination attempt against Slovak PM 3:06

2M ago3:06

3:06

News of the brutal assassination attempt against Slovak PM Robert Fico, who is now fighting for his life in a Slovak hospital, sent shockwaves around Europe. Politicians in Czechia have been sending messages of support and solidarity to the former sister state and urging restraint in what threatens to be a potentially dangerous situation.…

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Declan Shalvey's Thundercats and Rap Beefs! (Thunder-raps?) 1:40:55

2M ago1:40:55

1:40:55

Writer, Artist, and all around great dude, Declan Shalvey joins the boys to talk all about his brand new Thundercats book from Dynamite Comics as well as Moon Knight, Deadpool, Old Dog, and a whole lot more. Plus Coy school's Jake in rap beefs, we get our first look at James Gunn's Superman, and a new Gift Horse is crowned! Get official Coycast Mer…

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20 years of Czech membership in the European Union 29:09

3M ago29:09

29:09

Twenty years ago, Czechia officially became a member country of the European Union.

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“We punch above our weight”: Czech development cooperation in spotlight 3:19

3M ago3:19

3:19

The first ever National Development Day was held at the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday. The event highlighted the country’s active cooperation with developing countries around the world – including in the human rights field.

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Deadpool & Wolverine & Hotline Nostalgia-palooza! 56:50

3M ago56:50

56:50

We've got a new Deadpool & Wolverine trailer to drool over! Plus Coy talks Cinemacon and the boys take a slew of hotline calls mostly about nostalgia that SWEET NERDY NECTAR! Get official Coycast Merchandise at http://www.dragonwagonshop.com Join the conversation on the Coycast discord https://discord.gg/5QZW8uuFAe Coycast is a part of the Dragon W…

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