The stage lights dimmed, the crowd hushed, and the pulse of Slovak music took center stage once again at the Radio_Head Awards 2024. This year’s celebration wasn’t just about applause and accolades—it was a snapshot of a scene constantly pushing limits. Not just musically, but culturally too. In this story, we’ll take you on a journey through the year’s most exciting moments.

Integration is one of the most important yet complex aspects of migration worldwide. Many migrants find themselves on the fringes of the majority culture, struggling to establish their place in society. However, a rare few not only adapt but thrive—actively shaping their new communities and promoting their adopted homes. Our guest in this episode is a prime example.

Zulf Hyatt Kahn, originally from the UK, is a dynamic figure with a deep connection to Slovakia. He serves as the deputy chairman of the Council of Slovak Exporters, hosts two podcasts—Undiplomatic and Slovakia Untold—and actively promotes Slovakia through his work with Slovakia Travel and his social media brand, @SlovakAmbassador.

Ben Pascoe sat down with Slovak-Americans Thomas Skladony, Katarina Skladony and Jan Surotchak to discuss how amrerican slovaks see Slovakia today. We also discussed the Friends of SLovakia organization, of which Thomas and Jan are board members, what it does and how it brings Slovaks and Americans together.

In this show, we will explore the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in southern Slovakia after more than 50 years. Experts discuss the disease’s symptoms, its impact on livestock, and the urgent measures taken by the government to contain the spread, including vaccination, culling, and transport restrictions.

A look back at the past week in Slovakia.

On the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of the launch of Slovak Radio's foreign broadcast, we reflect on 2023 with interviews featuring those who initiated it, as well as those who continue to uphold its legacy. Our culture tips invite you to explore libraries and galleries both in Slovakia and beyond.

40 years ago, regular broadcasting of Slovak Radio began in the upside-down pyramid at Mýtna Street 1 in Bratislava. On this occasion, we bring you two stories with the same topic - architecture. Radio building has its brother in Arizona, Tempe. Zuzana Botíková had a closer look at the fascinating resemblance of those two buildings. And we also look back at the interview about "rough poetry architect" Hans Broos.

During the 2025 FEBIO Fest in Bratislava—a film festival that brings together filmmakers and film enthusiasts from the V4 countries, as well as from Ukraine and Austria—we invited Mrs. Ada Solomon, a Romanian producer of numerous films, to the upside-down pyramid building of Slovak Radio in Bratislava for an interview. Next up is Ady Hnát from the metal-core band Etterna based in eastern Slovakia, about their place on the Slovak and international music scene. Etterna received a nomination for the 2024 Radiohead Awards in the category of "Hard and Heavy".

March 25 is the anniversary of 1988's Sviečková manifestácia, or candle demonstration which took place in Bratislava. The peaceful demonstration was brutally put down by the authorities, but is seen as one of the first steps that would lead to November 1989 and the fall of the regime. Ben Pascoe talked with organizer František Mikloško and historian Patrik Dubovský who as a student took part in the demonstration.

Recent data from Eurostat show that over 14% of Slovak population lives on the poverty line. In this show, we are going to explore the problem of growing poverty in Slovakia. You are also going to hear from experts: sociologist from SAV Zuzana Kusá and trade unionist, activist and analyst Ján Košč from initiative Pracujúca chudoba.