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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 3d

🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨

This week we're covering the Czech election, Georgian protests, furious Lithuanian artists, & a runaway wallaby 🦘 in Berlin.

feat. journalist @kacasaf.bsky.social on what Andrej Babiš’s comeback could mean for Czech politics and the EU.

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Babiš is back — The Europeans

It’s been a busy week for European politics, European protests, and European wallabies. In the midst of the madness, we caught up with Kateřina Šafaříková of Czech news outlet Seznam Zprávy, who fille...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 16d

Tune in for the analysis about Europe's culture war with Trump's America; stay for the bionic elbow, Emil the wandering Elk, and a monk who's obsessed with soup. This episode is all over the shop. Sorry/not sorry.

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Are we all trapped in a transatlantic Truman Show? — The Europeans

Can we talk about Trump’s culture war, Putin’s war on inclusivity, and just about everyone’s unwillingness to pay teachers fair wages—and giggle throughout? You better believe it. AFP’s Nina Lamparski...

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Dominic Kraemer @dominicinamsterdam.bsky.social · 17d

Tune in for bionic elbows, Eurovision crises, wandering Elk and a monk who makes soups.

(I had a lot of fun recording this episode with @ninaism.bsky.social)

The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 17d

NEW EPISODE 🚨
This week on The Europeans, @pawelzerka.bsky.social of @ecfr.eu returns to the podcast to tell us why Europe is living in a Truman-Show-style universe directed by Donald Trump and his international team.

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Are we all trapped in a transatlantic Truman Show? — The Europeans

Can we talk about Trump’s culture war, Putin’s war on inclusivity, and just about everyone’s unwillingness to pay teachers fair wages—and giggle throughout? You better believe it. AFP’s Nina Lamparski...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 17d

NEW EPISODE 🚨
This week on The Europeans, @pawelzerka.bsky.social of @ecfr.eu returns to the podcast to tell us why Europe is living in a Truman-Show-style universe directed by Donald Trump and his international team.

www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Are we all trapped in a transatlantic Truman Show? — The Europeans

Can we talk about Trump’s culture war, Putin’s war on inclusivity, and just about everyone’s unwillingness to pay teachers fair wages—and giggle throughout? You better believe it. AFP’s Nina Lamparski...

www.europeanspodcast.com

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 17d

Thanks Thom!
Aiii that sounds awful!

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 17d

NEW EPISODE 🚨
This week on The Europeans, @pawelzerka.bsky.social of @ecfr.eu returns to the podcast to tell us why Europe is living in a Truman-Show-style universe directed by Donald Trump and his international team.

www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Are we all trapped in a transatlantic Truman Show? — The Europeans

Can we talk about Trump’s culture war, Putin’s war on inclusivity, and just about everyone’s unwillingness to pay teachers fair wages—and giggle throughout? You better believe it. AFP’s Nina Lamparski...

www.europeanspodcast.com

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 19d

Our French/Polish/Dutch team members have all said they didn't see it front and centre of respective national media. But funny you should ask, because (BREAKING NEWS) our interview this week is looking at the European culture war with Trump's America, which ties in with your question very well...

Stuart Hedges @stuarthedges.bsky.social · 19d

This has been bothering me as well and I wonder if it's simply down to the shared language. @europeanspod.bsky.social I wonder if you and the team can tell us if our non-anglophone neighbours report US news at this level?

Robert Saunders @robertsaunders.bsky.social · 19d

Why are the American president's claims about autism the first item on British news bulletins?

He's not our president, the advice doesn't apply here and he's not presented any evidence to support his assertions.

So why spread these claims? What make this the biggest story in the UK?

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Center for International Environmental Law @ciel.org · 24d

⚖️ #ClimateLitigation update: Switzerland’s implementation of its legal obligations under the European Court of Human Rights @echr.coe.int ruling remains insufficient, confirms @coe.int Council of Ministers in its latest decision.

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 24d

🚨 NEW EPISODE!

Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO skies? We dive into the latest incursion — plus Ursula von der Leyen’s Gaza shift, and an optimistic vision for Europe’s future with @21stEurope’s Johanna Fabrin.

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Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO’s skies? — The Europeans

There’s no denying it’s been a pretty dark week, but we’ve got a couple of bright spots for you. What could be a better job than dreaming up ways that Europe could be improved? That’s what this week’s...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 24d

Also mentioned on the show this week:

- The new excellent substack from our former guest @simplyshada.bsky.social: shadaislam.substack.com
- An interview with another former guest of ours, the President of Finland: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcJ3...

Simply Shada | Shada Islam | Substack

My personal Substack. Click to read Simply Shada, by Shada Islam, a Substack publication. Launched 9 days ago.

shadaislam.substack.com

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · 24d

🚨 NEW EPISODE!

Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO skies? We dive into the latest incursion — plus Ursula von der Leyen’s Gaza shift, and an optimistic vision for Europe’s future with @21stEurope’s Johanna Fabrin.

www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Should we be worried about Russian drones in NATO’s skies? — The Europeans

There’s no denying it’s been a pretty dark week, but we’ve got a couple of bright spots for you. What could be a better job than dreaming up ways that Europe could be improved? That’s what this week’s...

www.europeanspodcast.com

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Sep 11

NEW EPISODE 🚨

The music industry is reeling after what’s being described as "the biggest IP theft in history" — we dig into Big Tech vs the music industry.

Plus: Sweden’s controversial cultural canon and a chilling investigation into organ trafficking.

👉 www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Terrible week for ABBA — The Europeans

The music industry is reeling due to what’s being called the 'largest intellectual property theft in history' — we’ll dig into the fight between Big Tech and the people who make the music. Meanwhile, ...

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Francesca Baldassarri @francescabaldassarri.it · Sep 6

If you live in Europe you need to listen to this great episode of the @europeanspod.bsky.social where they delve into the reasons behind lack of EU intervention onto the Palestine genocide.

The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Sep 5

We ask these questions to:
@simplyshada.bsky.social - award-winning Brussels-based commentator
&
Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff - former EU rep to Palestine (2020–23)
Listen here: www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Sep 5

We ask these questions to:
@simplyshada.bsky.social - award-winning Brussels-based commentator
&
Sven Kühn von Burgsdorff - former EU rep to Palestine (2020–23)
Listen here: www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week on Europeans Podcast we’re dedicating the entire episode to Gaza:
Why is the EU not acting? Why is there no EU-wide trade suspension, and no EU-wide ban on weapons sales?
Why is Israel treated differently from Russia?

Listen here:
🎧 www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Why is the EU not acting on Gaza? — The Europeans

This week, we’re dedicating the entire episode to Gaza. We have a lot of questions about the EU’s role in what’s happening there: Why is the EU not suspending trade with, or at the very least banning ...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Aug 26

Thanks Thomas!! We are clearly just envious of you full-time food podcasters.

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Aug 22

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

This week on The Europeans: Gen Z are drinking less, German states are fighting over sausage glory… and we also have a civilised and fascinating chat with author Robert Winder about the rivers shaping Europe’s past and future.

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Three Rivers and a Sausage Fight — The Europeans

It’s our second week of “cucumber season” programming, and fair warning: we’re really leaning into the late-summer goofiness. This week, we go hard on German gastronomy, with a deep dive into Europe’s...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

We're back from summer break & we're bringing you peak cucumber season:
🥖 Meet the guardian of the world’s first sourdough library (yes, that’s a thing)
🐅 Why a Danish zoo wants unwanted pets
🎮 The movement to 'Stop Killing Games'

Listen here: www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Save the games! Preserve the bread! Guard your rabbits! — The Europeans

Welcome back! We’re easing back into the swing of things after our summer holidays with a bit of “cucumber season” fare. It’s our regularly scheduled programming, just a little bit…sillier.  Thi...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Aug 14

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨

We're back from summer break & we're bringing you peak cucumber season:
🥖 Meet the guardian of the world’s first sourdough library (yes, that’s a thing)
🐅 Why a Danish zoo wants unwanted pets
🎮 The movement to 'Stop Killing Games'

Listen here: www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Save the games! Preserve the bread! Guard your rabbits! — The Europeans

Welcome back! We’re easing back into the swing of things after our summer holidays with a bit of “cucumber season” fare. It’s our regularly scheduled programming, just a little bit…sillier.  Thi...

www.europeanspodcast.com

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Jul 4

This week, we’re in Budapest — where rainbows and resistance marched right past Orbán’s Pride ban attempt 🌈✨

Hear from Budapest’s mayor Gergely Karácsony, @femkehalsema.bsky.social, @yolandadiaz.bsky.social, and plenty of proud, defiant marchers.

🎧 www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Jul 3

We spoke to writer Krisztián Marton, who marched with thousands defying the ban, and to philosopher Thomas Lamers, who hit the streets for us, mic in hand (and even had a chat with the Mayor of Budapest).

Hope, resistance, and what’s next for Hungary:
🎧 www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Hungary's Pride ban goes up in smoke (and glitter) — The Europeans

This year’s Budapest Pride was banned in March under the Orbán government’s contentious “child protection” law. Demonstrators were threatened with hefty fines for participating, and the government sai...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Jul 3

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

Hungary tried to ban Budapest Pride this year under Orbán’s so-called “child protection” law. Protesters were threatened with fines and facial-recognition identification.

Did it work? Not even close. Budapest Pride saw record turnout.

🎧: www.europeanspodcast.com/all-episodes...

Hungary's Pride ban goes up in smoke (and glitter) — The Europeans

This year’s Budapest Pride was banned in March under the Orbán government’s contentious “child protection” law. Demonstrators were threatened with hefty fines for participating, and the government sai...

www.europeanspodcast.com

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Jun 19

🚨 NEW EPISODE

A great conversation for you this week: Abortion rights pioneer Rebecca Gomperts, founder of Women on Waves and @aidaccess.bsky.social, on why she's still hopeful for reproductive rights despite the crackdowns we're seeing around the world.

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Toxic chemicals, abortion rights, and a Nazi-era train law — The Europeans

Depending on where you are in Europe, your right to a safe abortion — and reproductive care in general — can vary dramatically. This week, we speak to pioneering abortion activist Rebecca Go...

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Jun 20

With many thanks to Fabienne for helping us set the record straight about how glyphosate gets used in our farming systems!

We love being corrected. It makes us better journalists. So if you hear us say something wrong, tell us.

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The Europeans @europeanspod.bsky.social · Jun 20

Are you an expert on a scientific / technical / otherwise specialist area who listens to our show? If so, we'd love to have you as a go-to person to run our scripts by when your topic comes up on the show! Drop us a message 🙏

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