Episodes
Published 07/26/22
In our final episode, we speak with people in the Czech Republic who have been affected by the migrant crisis. Featuring Mr. Ibrahim, Geti Mubeenová of the Organization for Aid to Refugees, Šárka Grundy of Hello Czech Republic/UNHCR Czech Republic, and Zeina Kanawati of Women Now for Development.
Published 03/31/21
Lessons on the need for solidarity in crisis, in the stories of three women. Featuring Taja Spasskova, Diana Young, and Marta Machalowska of Ciocia Czesia.
Published 03/16/21
We're busy working on the end of the series and will be back with a new episode next week.
Published 03/09/21
Stories of people going back to their Czech roots, sometimes blurring the lines between history and mythology. Featuring Thomas Archer Bata, John Ptacek, and Suzanne and Peter Formanek.
Published 02/23/21
When the Czech Republic insists on being called “Central Europe,” the country is making a claim not only to what it is, but what it isn’t. So we want to know: What is Eastern Europe? And why doesn’t the Czech Republic want to be a part of it? Featuring Yaroslav Chepa and Maksym Eristavi.
Published 02/09/21
The Roma in the Czech Republic are often treated like foreigners in their own country. We take a look at how their status has changed since the fall of communism 30 years ago. Featuring Gwendolyn Albert and Miroslav Klempar. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. Our outro this week is by Tintamare and is reproduced under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Special thanks to David Conroy.
Published 01/26/21
Maybe now more than ever, the demand for mental health support in English and other foreign languages exceeds the supply in the Czech Republic. Psychologists, counselors, and concerned citizens weigh in on the state of affairs. For a full list of the resources mentioned in the episode, visit foreigninsiders.com/listen/episode-5
Published 01/12/21
Two young Vietnamese immigrants open a window onto their lives as foreigners—and insiders—in the Czech Republic. Featuring Do Thu Trang and Dužan Duong.
Published 12/29/20
In the midst of the summer of 2020, three Black women process the murder of George Floyd and grapple with the question “Are Czechs racist?” Featuring Téaira Marque, Becky (Instagram’s Jamaica Queen), and Tonya Graves.
Published 12/22/20
The editors of Kok.Team, a media platform for LGBT Kazakhs, reflect on the freedoms they’ve gained since moving to the Czech Republic. Featuring Anatoly Chernousov and Daniyar Sabitov. Find out more about Kok.Team at kok.team/en. Music by Blue Dot Sessions. This week’s outro is by the Kazakh musician Marty Crown, courtesy of Silver Gun Records. Special thanks to Valeria Borovová and Ryan Keating.
Published 12/15/20
Published 12/08/20
Stories of migration and humanity from foreigners in the Czech Republic. Coming this December.
Published 10/03/20