Vinohradska 12 is the number one news podcast in the Czech Republic. Produced by Cesky rozhlas (Czech Radio), it launched in April 2019 and has won podcast of the year in the public broadcasting category in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Format and Schedule
Each weekday morning at 6:00 AM, Vinohradska 12 releases a new episode. Episodes focus on one current news topic and run for about 20 minutes. The format is designed to give listeners context and depth in a digestible length. Former foreign correspondent Lenka Kabrhelova led the podcast initially; since March 2022, a team of radio journalists under Matej Skalicky has produced it.
Content and Special Series
The podcast covers domestic and international news with a Czech perspective. Special series include ATOM (on nuclear weapons), Extrem (on political extremism), and selected episodes in English. Listeners can send tips or suggestions to vinohradska12@rozhlas.cz.
Where to Listen
Vinohradska 12 is available on iROZHLAS.cz, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Music, and the mujRozhlas mobile app. The show benefits from Cesky rozhlas resources while maintaining a distinct podcast identity.
Why It Works
Daily release keeps listeners engaged. The single-topic focus allows for deeper analysis than a typical news roundup. Strong editorial standards and access to Czech Radio journalists contribute to reliability. For anyone interested in Czech news in podcast form, Vinohradska 12 remains the benchmark.
Read our comparison of Czech news podcasts to see how Vinohradska 12 stacks up against 5:59, Vlevo dole, and others.