Voices from the Homelands: The Monthly Podcast
#20: 36th Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution (ft. Dr. Oľga Gyárfášová)
27m
This episode of Voices from the Homelands features sociologist Dr. Oľga Gyárfášová, who reflects on the 36th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution and its meaning for Slovakia today. We discuss why November 17 remains a defining civic holiday, the rise in commemorative events, political tensions around its observance, and the symbolism of the new Velvet Revolution memorial in Bratislava.
Up Next in 2025
-
#21: Czech Museum of Glass and Jewelr...
This is our almost last podcast from Prague of the year, the last just before Christmas, so the guest will be very special, connected to the Czech holidays, Christmas ornaments and jewelry, art, design, traditions and the world of glass. My guest is an historian, Chief Curator and Deputy Director...
-
#22: The Pontis Foundation and the Im...
In this episode, host Pavol Demeš welcomes Martina Kolesárová, Executive Director of the internationally respected Pontis Foundation, to discuss the role of civil society in Slovakia and the Foundation’s flagship event - the Impact Summit. The conversation traces the origins and mission of Pontis...
-
#23: The Alpine Ski Legend (ft. Pavel...
Czech by mother, Slovak by farther, and alpine ski legend by Americans and Canadians - Pavel Šťastný (79). A world class skiing coach from the Czech Republic who was, a couple of weeks ago, introduced into the Vermont Hall of Fame by the Vermont Alpine Ski Association.
For over 35 years, Pavel Š...
