Central Europe Matters Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/central-europe-matters Welcome to a brand-new, narrative podcast about society, politics and democracy in the heart of Europe. Meet local activists, experts, journalists, artists and others struggling to make sense of what's happening in their countries and of the turbulent times we live in. Between democratic backsliding, far-right populism, the ongoing legacy of 20th century experiments in totalitarianism, and a strategically vital location on the doorstep of Russia and Ukraine, Central Europe is ground zero for the battle over the future of Europe. ⠀ Season 1: Slovakia — Democracy under Attack launches in August 2026. ⠀ Central Europe Matters is an independent narrative podcast hosted by Jeff Lugowe, with generous support from the EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia. © 2026 Central Europe Matters c8b19238-6488-59eb-b87f-881c493837e6 yes Season 1 Trailer: Slovakia — Democracy under Attack en Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:43:07 +0200 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:43:20 +0200 https://www.centraleuropematters.eu https://img.transistorcdn.com/MjV8XqeWY2Y_XPfK1OGmxI3R4kwH7_uQj3VSxj1_X9w/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYWVm/NmJhOTExMzczNzA5/MjgyNGI1ODliMjdm/NmY5YS5qcGc.jpg Central Europe Matters https://www.centraleuropematters.eu serial Central Europe Matters Welcome to a brand-new, narrative podcast about society, politics and democracy in the heart of Europe. Meet local activists, experts, journalists, artists and others struggling to make sense of what's happening in their countries and of the turbulent times we live in. Between democratic backsliding, far-right populism, the ongoing legacy of 20th century experiments in totalitarianism, and a strategically vital location on the doorstep of Russia and Ukraine, Central Europe is ground zero for the battle over the future of Europe. ⠀ Season 1: Slovakia — Democracy under Attack launches in August 2026. ⠀ Central Europe Matters is an independent narrative podcast hosted by Jeff Lugowe, with generous support from the EEA Civil Society Fund Slovakia. Welcome to a brand-new, narrative podcast about society, politics and democracy in the heart of Europe. slovakia, democracy, narrative journalism, documentary, eastern europe, central europe, european politics, populism, far-right movements, nationalism, disinformation, czechia, poland, hungary Jeff Lugowe jeff@centraleuropematters.eu No No Season 1 Trailer: Slovakia — Democracy under Attack Season 1 Trailer: Slovakia — Democracy under Attack trailer e4a6988a-84d9-4923-b054-93284cde777c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b94193e Season 1 will take listeners on a trip around Slovakia — a small, mountainous country on the eastern periphery of the European Union  — currently in the throes of a democratic crisis. Join host Jeff Lugowe as he meets people living in the big cities and deep in the countryside and hears how they are fighting for their democracy. 

Slovakia — Democracy under Attack launches in August 2026. Subscribe today to get the first episode in your podcast feed. 

Central Europe Matters is an new, independent narrative podcast. Read more about the podcast and the upcoming season by visiting:  https://www.centraleuropematters.eu/ 

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Slovakia — Democracy under Attack launches in August 2026. Subscribe today to get the first episode in your podcast feed. 

Central Europe Matters is an new, independent narrative podcast. Read more about the podcast and the upcoming season by visiting:  https://www.centraleuropematters.eu/ 

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Slovakia — Democracy under Attack launches in August 2026. Subscribe today to get the first episode in your podcast feed. 

Central Europe Matters is an new, independent narrative podcast. Read more about the podcast and the upcoming season by visiting:  https://www.centraleuropematters.eu/ 

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