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Mitote EnergéticoEpisodio 19- Mitote Energético - Invitada nuestra amiga Lore Pacheco la de la idea del PolkastMitote Energético, un espacio donde cinco amigas hablamos de energía, espiritualidad y un poquito de caos… pero del bueno. 💫✨ Invitada nuestra amiga Lore Pacheco la de la idea del Polkast#terapeuta #numerologia #podcast #magia #chisme2025-05-022h 20
Green Socialist NotesGreen Socialist Notes, Episode 247 with Special Guest Ewa PospieszynskaThis week Howie is joined by Ewa Pospieszynska, a young ecosocialist in the leftwing Razem party of Poland.Resources: Razem,https://partiarazem.pl(In Polish, but can be read in English using a free machine translation app like Google Translate)European Left Alliance for the People and the Planet,https://leftalliance.eu/Central-Eastern European Green Left Alliance,https://ceegla.org/Dan Davison and Ewa Pospieszyńska, Beyond Roe: Strategic Lessons in the Fight for Abortion Rights, New Politics, Summer 2022,https://newpol.org/issue_post/beyond-roe/Dan Davison and Ewa Pospieszyńska, "On Migration, the Polish Left Has All But Gi...2025-02-101h 11
The PolkastPiS is out! What next for Poland?The 15 October general election finally ended Law and Justice's (PiS) parliamentary majority, allowing the “democratic opposition” to form a government. The results were met with celebratory headlines across Europe, but the picture is more complex.
As the new coalition government takes shape, we’re taking a closer look at what it might mean for Poland. In this episode, Ewa and Ana analyse the contents of the coalition agreement, and what’s missing from it.
We also discuss the split that has emerged on the Polish left, the risks and opportunities it faces, and what an effective...2023-11-201h 08
The Another Europe PodcastThe Polish SpringPoland has dumped its far right government in a historic election victory for pro-democratic forces. After years of authoritarianism and anti-migrant racism, the Law and Justice party have been defeated by a coalition of pro-democratic parties.
In this podcast, Zoe Williams and Luke Cooper talk to Polish activist Ana Oppenheim about the historic triumph of liberals, pro-democrats and the left. A member of the Another Europe National Committee, co-host of the Polish news and history podcast Polkast and an activist with the left-wing party Razem (personal capacity), Ana offers her thoughts on the election, and what it means f...2023-10-2437 min
BNR Perestrojkast | BNR#204: PiS off?Is het einde van PiS nabij? Of mogen progressieve Polen na de eerste exit polls nog niet te vroeg juichen? Vanuit Studio Warschau praten we je in deze extra Polkast bij over de voorlopige uitslag, met Polencorrespondent Michiel van Blommestein. Wat zeggen de exitpolls, waarin de regerende PiS, 36,6%, Burgerplatform van Donald Tusk 31%, Derde Weg 13,5%, Lewica 8% en Konfederacja 6,4% scoorden? Wat kan men met die uitslag? En wat zegt de recordopkomst van ruim 73 procent? En we hebben nog veel meer vragen! Betekent dit het einde van PiS? Beleeft Polen de glorieuze terugkeer van Donald Tusk? Hoe gaat h...2023-10-1625 minBNR Perestrojkast | BNR#202: Zo werken de Poolse verkiezingenNog twee nachten slapen en dan zijn de Poolse parlementsverkiezingen. Komende zondag gaat Polen naar de stembus. In deze speciale Perestrojkast, want opgenomen in Warschau, gaan we kijken hoe de verkiezingen eruit zien. Welke partijen doen er mee? Hoe zit het met kiesdrempels? Wanneer weten we de exitpolls en de uitslag? Waarop stemmen jongeren? Samen met Polen-correspondent Michiel van Blommestein gidsen we je door deze aflevering. Dat doen we vanuit zijn kantoor midden in een PiS-wijk. De komende dagen komen we met meer uitzendingen in het kader van onze Polkast-serie. Zaterdag eentje van bu...2023-10-1341 minBNR Perestrojkast | BNR201: An Interview with Robert BiedrońFormer mayor of Słupsk, founder of political alliance Lewica and a prominent member of the Polish social-democrats Robert Biedroń spoke with BNR in Strasbourg about illiberal democracies and strategic voting. The interview took place in light of the parliamentary elections in Poland this Sunday, on 15 October. Mr. Biedroń is currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament. Next Friday, on 13 October, we will bring you updates live from Warsaw on the Polish elections, with Michiel van Blommestein. These updates are part of the BNR Polkast series in the run up to Polish elections. BNR Polkas...2023-10-1226 minBNR Perestrojkast | BNR#200: Is Polen een Oud Land?Het is het schrikbeeld van de de Britse Labour-voorman Keir Starmer: een Poolse economie die de Britse economie aan het eind van dit decennium voorbijstreeft. En dat zóu kunnen, stelt politiek econoom Ron Stoop. Maar Polen kampt zelf ook met de nodige problemen. Want hoe ga je om met een krimpende beroepsbevolking, terwijl je eigen mensen in het buitenland werken en je zelf liever geen mensen van buitenaf binnenhaalt? In onze zoektocht naar hoe het land Polen ervoor staat, bespreken wij de belangrijkste thema's. Van veiligheid tot economie, en van de rechtsstaat tot Tusk-haat. Natuurlijk hebben we...2023-10-111h 05BNR Perestrojkast | BNR#199: Is Polen een Rijk Land?Op 15 oktober gaat één van de belangrijkste landen van Europa naar de stembus. En in deze 'Polkast' bespreken we de vraag: is Polen een rijk land? We duiken in de Poolse economie, haar weerbaarheid en welvarendheid met Ron Stoop en Andrzej Kubisiak. In onze zoektocht naar hoe het land Polen ervoor staat, bespreken wij de belangrijkste thema's. Van veiligheid tot economie, en van de rechtsstaat tot Tusk-haat. Natuurlijk hebben we ook aandacht voor de laatste 'Poll of Polls of Poles'. Deze Polkast-aflevering hebben we vooral oog voor de economie van Polen. Begint die economie niet ver...2023-10-0752 minBNR Perestrojkast | BNR198: 'It's the Polish Economy, stupid' - an Interview with Andrzej KubisiakPolish deputy director of PIE Andrzej Kubisiak spoke with BNR in Warsaw ahead of the parliamentary elections. The interview took place in the office of the Polish Economic Institute in Warsaw. Mr. Kubisiak is specialist on economy, demography and migration. We've discussed the recent history of Polish economy, its resilience and how an ageing population is a major challenge for the labour market. This Saturday, on 7 October, the Dutch version of this interview will be published - commented by Dutch political economist and former Varsovian Ron Stoop- as part of the BNR Polkast series in th...2023-10-0629 min
The PolkastEdycja specjalna po polsku: Niezbędnik wyborczy z Polonia GłosujeJuż 15 października odbędą się w Polsce wybory do Sejmu i Senatu. W głosowaniu wybranych zostanie 460 posłów i 100 senatorów na czteroletnią kadencję. Na ten dzień zaplanowano również referendum ogólnokrajowe.
W tym odcinku rozmawiamy z Małgorzatą Hallewell – Polką, która współtworzy inicjatywę „Polonia Głosuje” i angażuje się w działania profrekwencyjne wśród Polonii. Usłyszycie między innymi o tym jakie trzeba podjąć kroki aby zagłosować mieszkając za granicą, z jakimi utrudnieniami spotyka się Polonia i dlaczego w tych wyborach istnieje poważne ryzyko, że oddane przez Polonię głosy przepadną.
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Heli nälgHeli nälg. Peeter MalkovFlöödimängija Peeter Malkov on mänginud muusikat polkast rockini ja enam vähem kõike, mis sinna vahele mahub.2023-10-0156 minBNR Perestrojkast | BNR#197: Is Polen wel een Vrij Land?Riemen vast! Het startsein voor de Poolse parlementsverkiezingen is gegeven. Op 15 oktober gaat één van de belangrijkste landen van Europa naar de stembus. En in deze 'Polkast' bespreken we de vraag: is Polen wel een vrij land? We bespreken het thema 'vrijheid' met Dore van Duivenbode en Agnieszka Pomaska. In onze zoektocht naar hoe het land Polen ervoor staat, bespreken wij de belangrijkste thema's. Van veiligheid tot economie, en van de rechtsstaat tot Tusk-haat. Natuurlijk hebben we ook aandacht voor de laatste 'Poll of Polls of Poles'. Deze aflevering hebben we vooral oog voor vrijheid. Po...2023-09-291h 12BNR Perestrojkast | BNR196: An Interview with Agnieszka PomaskaPolish politician Agnieszka Pomaska - member of Polish Parliament since 2009 - spoke with BNR in Gdańsk ahead of the parliamentary elections. The interview took place in European Solidarity Centre, after a meet up of Pomaska's party Civic Platform with party members and potential voters. This Friday, on 29 September, the Dutch version of this interview will be published - commented by Dutch-Polish journalist Dore van Duivenbode - as part of the BNR Polkast series in the run up to Polish elections. BNR Polkast is a spin-off of BNR Perestrojkast, the Dutch-leading podcast that fully focuses on dev...2023-09-2914 minBNR Perestrojkast | BNR#194: Is Polen het Sterkste Land van Europa?Riemen vast! Het startsein voor de Poolse parlementsverkiezingen is gegeven. Op 15 oktober gaat één van de belangrijkste landen van Europa naar de stembus. En in deze 'Polkast' bespreken we de vraag: is Polen het sterkste land van Europa? Te gast zijn Radek Sikorski en Ivo van de Wijdeven. In onze zoektocht naar hoe het land Polen ervoor staat, bespreken wij de belangrijkste thema's. Van veiligheid tot economie, en van de rechtsstaat tot Tusk-haat. Natuurlijk hebben we ook aandacht voor de laatste 'Poll of Polls of Poles'. Deze aflevering hebben we vooral oog voor buitenlandse veiligheid en defensie. Pol...2023-09-211h 29BNR Perestrojkast | BNR193: An Exclusive Interview with Radek SikorskiFormer Minister of Foreign Affairs (2007-2014) and former Minister of National Defense (2005-2007) Radek Sikorski spoke with BNR in Strasbourg about European security and defense, the EU as a geopolitical player and the role that Poland can play to increase the bloc's security and defence capacities. The interview took place in light of the SOTEU 2023 speech, delivered by President von der Leyen ánd in light of the parliamentary elections in Poland on 15 October. Next Friday, on 22 September, the Dutch version of this interview will be published - commented by Dutch historian and publicist Ivo van d...2023-09-2031 min
The PolkastOctober 15: a turning point for Poland?On the 15th of October, Poland is facing a key election. After eight years of ultra-conservative governments and deepening authoritarianism, there’s finally a glimmer of hope for progressive change - but also a real risk of the country shifting even further to the right. Which direction will Poland choose?
In this episode, we explain the different political parties contesting the election and discuss some of the key topics that have emerged in their campaigns. We also analyse their strategies, examine their appeal - and consider potential outcomes and possible coalitions.
Why is TikTok so in...2023-09-151h 00
The PolkastSolidarność: a left perspective. With Miłosz Wiatrowski-BujaczThe Solidarność movement is one of several events in Polish history that nearly every political tendency tries to claim as their own.
Should it be seen primarily as a workers’ struggle? A pro-democracy uprising? A national liberation movement? Or a movement for capitalism? What is the legacy of Solidarność - and who in Poland has got the strongest claim to it?
In this episode, we analyse the story of Solidarność and discuss how it should be interpreted, with Polish historian and economist Miłosz Wiatrowski-Bujacz. We also use it as a springboard for a conversation about Poli...2023-09-031h 17BNR Perestrojkast | BNR#188: Pool Position: een eerste BNR Polkast voor dummy's en gevorderden.Riemen vast! Het startsein voor de Poolse parlementsverkiezingen is gegeven. Op 15 oktober gaat één van de belangrijkste landen van Europa naar de stembus. En in deze 'Polkast' praten we je helemaal bij! Wij bespreken de belangrijkste thema's. Van veiligheid tot economie, en van de rechtsstaat tot Tusk-haat. Natuurlijk hebben we ook aandacht voor de laatste 'Poll of Polls of Poles'. En: waarom zijn de Poolse parlementsverkiezingen eigenlijk belangrijk voor Nederland? Kingmaker De verkiezingen beloven zeer spannend te worden. Geen van de twee grootste partijen lijkt te kunnen rekenen op een absolute meerderheid. Regeringspartij Pi...2023-08-121h 25BNR Perestrojkast | BNR#188: Pool Position: een eerste BNR Polkast voor dummy's en gevorderden.Riemen vast! Het startsein voor de Poolse parlementsverkiezingen is gegeven. Op 15 oktober gaat één van de belangrijkste landen van Europa naar de stembus. En in deze 'Polkast' praten we je helemaal bij! Wij bespreken de belangrijkste thema's. Van veiligheid tot economie, en van de rechtsstaat tot Tusk-haat. Natuurlijk hebben we ook aandacht voor de laatste 'Poll of Polls of Poles'. En: waarom zijn de Poolse parlementsverkiezingen eigenlijk belangrijk voor Nederland? Kingmaker De verkiezingen beloven zeer spannend te worden. Geen van de twee grootste partijen lijkt te kunnen rekenen op een absolute meerderheid. Regeringspartij Pi...2023-08-111h 25
The PolkastHousing: a right or a commodity? With Barbara AudyckaThe slogan “housing is a right, not a commodity” has risen into prominence in Poland, sparking a great deal of debate. But what does the right to housing mean in the Polish context?
In this episode, we talk about the housing situation in Poland: its history and how it changed in the era of transformation; current problems and the solutions proposed by different sides of the political spectrum.
Is increasing home ownership the right goal, or can renting be the answer? How do we solve a problem like patodeweloperka (“pathological developments”)? What’s the state of the Pol...2023-07-0551 min
The PolkastIs Poland getting secularised? With Katarzyna ZielińskaIn today’s episode, we’re discussing a topic that’s impossible to escape when talking about Poland: religion. It’s come up during many of our previous episodes, so it’s time to fill in the gaps.
How did religion come to play such a big role in Polish public life? Is Poland following Western Europe and starting to secularise? What does the process of leaving the Catholic Church look like? And what's the future of the Polish Church?
To find out, we invited Katarzyna Zielińska, Associate Professor a...2023-05-311h 11
The PolkastWho is cancelling culture in Poland? With Marta ZboralskaIt’s normally the right accusing the left of being easily offended and engaging in cancel culture. But in Poland, artists can be arrested and face trial purely for offending someone’s feelings…
In the first episode of season 2, we discuss art and censorship in today’s Poland. We’ll talk about Poland’s blasphemy/'insult laws' and their use by the current government, the takeover of arts institutions by the ruling coalition - but also about arts-based resistance.
To explore these topics, we’re speaking to the brilliant Marta Zboralska - art historian and lecturer at Ox...2023-05-1752 min
The PolkastPoland Wrapped: 2022💥 Goodbye to 2022! In our final episode of the year, we look back on what Poland’s been up to over the past 12 months.
How has the war in Ukraine affected Polish society? What’s been the impact of soaring inflation on the political scene? What were some of our cultural highlights and lowlights of the passing year - and how did Poland do in the World Cup?
Hear us chat about these questions and more. We’ve also got some announcements to make about the future of The Polkast - listen to the end to find out...2022-12-2355 min
The PolkastThe media in Poland: the battle for hearts and mindsIn this episode, we introduce the complexities of the Polish media landscape, covering public, corporate and independent media. We talk about the changes that Law and Justice Party implemented since coming to power and debates about media ownership - such as the infamous Lex TVN.
Our guest Marta Tycner is an editor of Polityka Insight, responsible for daily analyses and briefings of the major news stories across Polish media. Marta is also an activist who has also been active on the Polish left for over 10 years.2022-11-2548 min
The PolkastThe (global) struggle for abortion rightsIn the autumn of 2020, Poland saw its biggest wave of protest since the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Women and their allies in cities and towns tooks to the streets to resist the further restriction of abortion law.
What is the legacy of that movement? What led to it, and what has been happening since? And what are the prospects for abortion being finally legalised in Poland?
In this episode, we also situate the Polish struggle for reproductive rights in a global context - discussing the end of Roe v Wade, but also women’s vi...2022-09-1157 min
The PolkastMigrant organising & diaspora politics with POMOCIn this episode, we talk with the founders of an organisation called Polish Migrants Organise for Change (POMOC): Magda Fabiańczyk and Marzena Zukowska. Our guests share how their own diverse experiences of migration shaped their worldview and work, speak about the challenges they faced as organisers, and the most pressing issues facing migrants in the context of Brexit and the Tory "hostile environment" agenda.
Listen to find out what it means that Polish migrants are translocal, learn about the differences in voting patterns between Polish women and men, and hear us discuss strategies for change. There's al...2022-07-151h 08
The PolkastTrade unions in Poland: from Solidarność to SolarisThe Polkast is back, with an episode about the workers' movement in Poland.
We had the pleasure to speak to Katarzyna Duda, author and researcher working for the All-Poland Alliance of Trade Unions (OPZZ), and Maciej Grodzicki, economist and activist with the union Inicjatywa Pracownicza (Workers' Initiative).
What is the trade union landscape in Poland? What have been the biggest victories - and defeats - of recent years? Is the PiS government pro-worker? What's the legacy of Solidarność? And how have trade unions responded to Ukrainian refugees joining the workforce?
Tune in to he...2022-05-191h 07
The PolkastGoing out out - with drag queen Polka DotWe had the pleasure to chat to Robert AKA Polka Dot - a Polish drag queen living in London, and co-founder of the Easten European performance & party collective Slav4U. We spoke about growing up queer in 90s and 00s Poland, Polish queer culture and nightlife, and the ongoing struggle for LGBT+ rights. Listen to find out about Polish gay anthems, queering disco polo and why Tinky Winky from Teletubbies is a gay icon.
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Slav4U - read more about the collective and find out about upcoming events: https://linktr.ee/Slav4u
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The PolkastNo human is illegal: the Poland-Belarus border crisisLast summer the humanitarian crisis on the Poland-Belarus border made international news. The media cycle has since moved on, but the crisis is far from over. In this episode, Ana speaks to journalist Paulina Olszanka about the human beings behind the headlines and the broader context in which the story has unfolded.
Conversation recorded in January, with an updated intro.
To support migrants and refugees in Poland, donate to Fundacja Ocalenie: https://crm.ocalenie.org.pl/civicrm/contribute/transact?reset=1&id=3&lang=en
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The PolkastThe war in Ukraine - perspectives from the Polish leftRussia's invasion of Ukraine has sent waves of fear across Europe - even more so across the East of the continent. In this episode, we speak to Maciej Baron about Poland’s response to the conflict, what the Polish left would like our Western comrades to understand, and what demands we should be organising around. Maciej Baron is a Pole who lives in the UK. He is a member of the Razem party and runs a page in Polish on imperialism. He is also a founder of the Good Praxis - a digital studio based in London and one of...2022-03-2353 min
The PolkastIntro: What are we all about?In this pilot episode, we (Ana and Ewa) introduce ourselves and the idea behind the podcast. You’ll hear anecdotes about growing up in Poland and our general reflections on the Polish political scene. Hope you enjoy!2022-03-1351 min
LOS COMPADRESLos Compadres Y Las Polkast (Programa # 1)En este episodio conocerás un poco sobre el programa de nuestros amigos armando show y compañía.2022-02-091h 48
TalentTalk PodcastHong Bui and Nina RiesTalentTalk is a show featuring talented individuals such as CEO's and other Business Executives that come and share their thoughts on talent. Each week, we focus on talent management, leadership development and company culture. In this episode of TalentTalk, Chris Dyer, the CEO of PeopleG2 talks talent, leadership and culture with Hong Bui, CEO/Founder of Polkast and Nina Ries, Esq., Principal at Ries Law Group.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).2015-06-1553 min