The Czech news podcast scene is dominated by major broadcasters and online media. Here we review and compare the leading shows to help you choose.
Vinohradska 12
Cesky rozhlas daily news podcast. One topic per episode, about 20 minutes, released at 6:00 AM weekdays. Podcast of the year 2020-2022. Our full Vinohradska 12 review covers format and content in detail.
5:59
Seznam Zpravy daily news podcast. Over 1,000 episodes. Shorter format than Vinohradska 12, focused on essential daily news. Good for a quick morning catch-up.
Vlevo dole
Weekly political commentary from Seznam Zpravy. Insider stories from the Czech parliament and political analysis. Released weekly, ideal for deeper political coverage.
Kecy a politika
Weekly political discussion hosted by Bohumil Pecinka and Petros Michopulos. Covers Czech politics and policy debates.
Choosing a News Podcast
For daily Czech news, Vinohradska 12 or 5:59 are the main options. Vinohradska 12 offers more depth per topic; 5:59 is faster-paced. For weekly political analysis, Vlevo dole and Kecy a politika complement each other. All are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and their publishers' websites.