🇵🇱 Poland Episodes

In the pre-Christmas episode of the Books Report, we meet with a philosopher and writer, so the range of readings will be very wide: from Heraclitus, through Bruno Schulz, Bolesław Leśmian, Denis Johnson, Plato… to Wit Szostak.However, at the center of our conversation will be an excellent philosophical essay, which reflects the meeting of a philosopher with a writer. It asks about the connection between thinking and storytelling. In this story, the metaphor for thinking is the sea, and the metaphor for storytelling is the river."River Basins and Inquiries" by Dobrosław Kot is a fascinating read, in which the river is not only a starting point but also an object of contemplation. Although "object" is an unfortunate word in relation to a river, because a river – as the philosopher writes – is a verb, not a noun.Rivers elude language, and language defends itself against the river's element by creating metaphors.The river, which is eternal movement and change, is perhaps the best metaphor for literature.For just as one cannot step into the same river twice, can one not read the same book twice?This is one of many literary-philosophical questions that – I hope – will sweep you away like a river's current during this holiday season.Hosted by: Agata KasprolewiczGuests: Dobrosław Kot/Wit SzostakBook: "River Basins and Inquiries" – Dobrosław Kot; słowo/obraz terytoria Publishing House---------------------------------------------The State of the World Report is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the State of the World Report newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

The European Union will lend Ukraine 90 billion euros for two years. However, EU leaders failed to reach an agreement on the use of Russian money frozen in European accounts. Belgium, where the bank holding these assets is located, expressed its opposition. This weekend saw another round of US-Russian talks on a peace plan for Ukraine. Earlier, Vladimir Putin declared that Russia's goals in Ukraine are immutable and Russia will achieve them either by diplomatic means or by force. How long will the money borrowed by Europe last Ukraine? How long will Europe's commitment to defending Ukraine last? Do diplomatic efforts have a chance for a real change in the war situation? Why is Volodymyr Zelenskyy coming to Poland? A supporter of Augusto Pinochet became president of Chile. José Antonio Kast announces the deportation of 360,000 migrants and the rebuilding of Chile's power. Why do people believe him? More and more countries, including Western ones, are rebuilding ties with the Taliban ruling Afghanistan. Why does the world recognize their authority, even though they are not fundamentally changing their policies? Rwandan-backed M23 rebels captured another city in the Kivu region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Americans accuse Rwanda of violating an agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Why does Rwanda feel impunity in this region? New paleontological research sheds light on the origin of 'Little Foot' – an almost completely reconstructed hominid skeleton from nearly 3.7 million years ago. What do these studies say about human evolution? And also: about holidays and evil forces, and how to defend against both. Schedule: (02:43) Wojciech Konończuk: Money for Ukraine (27:44) Joanna Gocłowska-Bolek: The right wing wins in Chile (49:16) Grzegorz Dobiecki: The world from the side - Perish, vanish, unclean force (56:00) All the best in the Report (57:47) Thanks (1:04:26) Marcin Pośpiech: The Taliban gain credibility (1:19:45) Radosław Malinowski: Rwanda's war in eastern DR Congo (1:39:45) Łukasz Kwiatek: Who is 'Little Foot' (2:01:43) Until next time --------------------------------------------- The Report on the State of the World is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠ Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠ Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

Belarusian authorities released 123 political prisoners. This occurred after talks with US President Trump's envoy, John Coale, during which the Americans announced the lifting of export sanctions on Belarusian potash fertilizers, one of the serious sources of income for the Lukashenka regime.Among those released were: Lukashenka's rival in the 2020 election campaign, Viktar Babaryka, and leaders of the protests at that time – Maria Kalesnikava, Maksim Znak, Pavel Seviarynets, as well as the well-known human rights defender Ales Bialiatski.Andrzej Poczobut was not released; a few days ago, he, along with Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli, became a co-recipient of the Sakharov Prize.Why did Lukashenka agree to this political transaction? What do the Americans gain from it? How will the European Union react to this American-Belarusian game?Guest: Michał Kacewicz---------------------------------------------Report on the State of the World is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

Where does the Internet end, and responsibility begin? Does anyone on the internet still care about the truth, or do only reach and clicks matter now? In the "Wojewódzki Kędzierski" studio, a man will appear who not only pushes boundaries but regularly checks if they even exist. The Crazy Reporter. For some, he's the voice of the "Internet street," for others, a synonym for everything described by one contemptuous word: "pato." Does this label hurt him? Or perhaps it's precisely that which is a valuable currency online today? About money from freak fights, which comes in faster than an average TikTok lasts. Is the conflict with Stanowski a dispute about facts, or about control over the narrative? What impression did Palikot make on him, and did he confess why they didn't stop Wojewódzki? And finally: the war with Dorota "Doda" Rabczewska. Is it a personal vendetta, or a cold algorithmic calculation? About prison, Buddha, finished YouTubers, astronomical money earned online, the unequal fight with Walduś Kiepski, and much, much more. Be with us. #paidcollaboration

Katowice Market Square – Silesian Theatre is a stop on the route of the number seven tram, which the guest of this episode of the Book Report calls the "Queen of Silesian Bubbles".Zbigniew Rokita wrote a book about Silesia from the perspective of a tram passenger.Tram number 7, which – as he writes – "cuts his own cosmos in half".It's no coincidence that we start our walk with Zbigniew Rokita from the Silesian Theatre, because that's where the Upper Silesian revolution of dignity began.Moreover, the route of the Number Seven, which stretches from Katowice through Chorzów, Świętochłowice all the way to Bytom, lasts an hour and a half. As long as a theatre play. The journey through the agglomeration, like a performance, theoretically follows the same script each time (marked by stops), but each time it is different.This time we travelled with a microphone – so that you too could be with us. At times it will be noisy, as it is on a tram, but the story about the book "Aglo. Banką po Śląsku" must sound just like that.Who was Erwin Sówka, the man who showed what Saturn looks like from the perspective of Silesia?Does Silesia need a new myth?And why is Silesian identity punk and heretical?These are some of the many questions that will be asked during the "bańka" journey through Silesia with Zbigniew Rokita.Host: Agata KasprolewiczGuest: Zbigniew RokitaBook: Aglo. Banką po Śląsku, Zbigniew Rokita / Znak Publishing House---------------------------------------------Raport o stanie świata is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Raport o stanie świata newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Raport t-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

The United States has announced a new national security strategy, which is intended to form the basis of American domestic and foreign policy. In line with the slogan "America First," the document promises to maintain US influence, but only in places where it serves America's interests. Washington wants to concentrate its efforts in the Western Hemisphere, especially in Latin America and the Indo-Pacific region. Europe – according to the strategy's authors – stands on the brink of "civilizational erasure," Russia is not treated as an enemy, but a partner, with whom Americans will seek to achieve strategic balance. What is this document? To what extent does its implementation threaten Europe's interests, and to what extent could it be an opportunity for it?European Union ministers have agreed on changes to migration regulations. Member states will be able to deport individuals without the right to reside within the community and establish centers for potential asylum seekers outside the Union's borders. Will these actions convince voters to cast their ballots for mainstream parties?The Prime Minister of Canada and the Premier of Alberta have signed an initial agreement for the construction of a pipeline that will transport oil to the Pacific coast. Some Canadians are celebrating, while others, especially representatives of the First Nations, fear the negative environmental and social consequences of this decision. Whose arguments will prevail?A battle is underway in Hollywood for the acquisition of the legendary film studio Warner Brothers. Why are Netflix and Paramount ready to pay billions of dollars for Warner? And how will this acquisition change the face of cinema, television, and streaming services?SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket launched five satellites into space, which the media describe as Polish. What constitutes their "Polishness"? And what is the Polish and European strategy for space exploration?Also: about the game of appearances, masks, and pretense, in other words, public life.Schedule: (02:55) Marek Magierowski: America First in Washington's new strategy(35:46) Jolanta Szymańska: EU tightens migration regulations(57:44) Grzegorz Dobiecki: The World from the Sidelines - Appearances are not deceiving(1:04:04) Acknowledgments(1:10:56) Marcin Żyła: Canadian pipeline - threats and opportunities(1:29:46) Piotr Gociek: Who will acquire Warner and what will be the consequences(1:54:10) Tomasz Rożek: To whom do the Polish satellites belong?(2:17:49) Until next time---------------------------------------------The World State Report is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to The World State Report newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

In recent weeks, more and more voices have been heard saying that the latest wave of generative artificial intelligence development resembles a classic speculative bubble. That the pace of investment has become detached from the real capabilities of companies and their earnings, and that soon we may face a moment of reckoning. At the same time, it's hard to ignore the facts: AI is entering schools, offices, hospitals, newsrooms, factories — and for now, it works, and even brings tangible benefits.🔵 In this episode of the AI Report, we will look at where this discrepancy comes from. Are we dealing with market euphoria that will sooner or later burst? Or rather with another great technological transformation that simply arouses natural resistance and anxiety? And which is already bringing real benefits to ordinary people — such as a California resident paralyzed for over twenty years, who lives thanks to technology and AI.🔵 And even if AI is a bubble, what does that really mean? And what will happen when it finally bursts? Who will it affect? Perhaps, in answer to these questions, it's worth going back to the early days of the internet and the so-called dot-com era, because that's when the promises of new technologies grew faster than the real capabilities of companies. What lesson can be learned from this?🔵 Also in the podcast, among other things, about Nvidia's new Chinese market and whether advertisements will soon be present in chatbots...Guests:🟣 Krzysztof Mazur — manager, Chairman of the Board of the Council of Polish Global Entrepreneurs and author of the YouTube channel GeoEkonomia🟣 Henry Evans and Jane Evans — a married couple from Los Altos Hills, California🟣 Mateusz Chrobok — cybersecurity expert, co-author of the „News Column”Voice Actors:Krzysztof TubilewiczMichał ŻakowskiMonika Mendroch-KarbowskaKatarzyna PasierbikProducers: Kris Wawrzak and Andrzej BoguckiThe partner of this episode is SynektikSchedule: (06:35) Krzysztof Mazur: Is AI a bubble?(43:28) Henry Evans: How technology is changing my life(57:19) Mateusz Chrobok: Will there be ads in chatbots?(1:03:03) Until next time---------------------------------------------The World Affairs Report is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the World Affairs Report newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

In major cities of Syria, celebrations were held related to the anniversary of the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's regime. On December 8 last year, after an 11-day offensive, forces of the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham organization led by Ahmed al-Shara captured Damascus, announcing the end of the Assad family's bloody 54-year rule. Their culmination was a 13-year civil war. As a result, over 600,000 people died, and nearly seven million – one third of the population – fled the country.Over the past year, Ahmed al-Shara has brought Syria out of international isolation, significantly weakened Iran's influence, and established contact with the West, from where funds have begun to flow for the reconstruction of the devastated state. However, Syria is still shaken by ethnic violence. In March, government forces carried out attacks on coastal provinces inhabited by Alawites – members of a religious group that previously supported Assad; in July, acts of violence also occurred against Druze living in As-Suwayda province. In the north of the country, Kurds govern an autonomous province practically separated from central authority.What have the new authorities in Damascus managed to achieve? How is the country's reconstruction progressing? Does Syria actually have a chance to become a stable state?Guest: Jagoda Grondecka---------------------------------------------Report on the State of the World is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

In the latest episode of the "WojewódzkiKędzierski" podcast, we host Maryla Rodowicz! An icon, a legend, the undeniable QUEEN of Polish music! A woman who has spent over five decades on stage and... is still not slowing down. About her latest album and collaborations with Mata, Bambi, and Roxie Węgiel. Does she treat these musical collaborations as an "IV drip of youth" or rather proof that her music is timeless? Is it possible that she didn't earn a single zloty from "Małgośka," one of the biggest hits in the history of Polish music? Why has she never written any songs, even though her tunes are sung by entire generations? What was her first meeting with Daniel Olbrychski like, and what really happened in the stable? Is it possible to go completely mad with love... and why would she prefer not to experience it again? What does Maryla believe when she talks about the ghost in her house? What did she feel when she met Putin and looked into his steel eyes? Why did Fidel Castro embrace her... And what did he tell her later? Did she really dance naked on a table in Opole? And what scandal does she now consider a true "career booster"? This will be an uncensored conversation: about hangover soups, performances after drinking alcohol, the swear words she loves, about betrayals, politics, Lukashenko, and Jaruzelski... About the life of a woman who has seen, experienced, and done more than most of us can imagine. Be sure to join us!

This is a story about a woman and a hare. About the encounter between a human and a wild animal.About learning the language of wild nature, instead of trying to describe it in human language. This is a story about transcending the boundaries of our anthropocentric habits and not crossing the boundaries between the human world and wild animals.Chloe Dalton was a renowned international expert when a tiny, one-day-old hare unexpectedly appeared in her life."How to Raise a Hare" is a book that is a moving description of a human's encounter with a wild animal. It is a story that offers hope that in a world flooded with bad news, coexistence can still be imagined.Host: Agata KasprolewiczGuest: Chloe DaltonBook: "How to Raise a Hare" Chloe Dalton / translation: Tomasz Bieroń / Wydawnictwo Literackie---------------------------------------------Raport o stanie świata (Report on the State of the World) is a program that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Raport o stanie świata (Report on the State of the World) newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

Vladimir Putin made his first visit to India since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. He was personally greeted at Delhi airport by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is an exceptional circumstance. A number of trade agreements were signed between the two countries. India is interested in cheap raw materials from Russia and in armaments, while Russia is interested in access to the huge Indian market and confirming its credibility on the international stage. President Putin confirmed that Russia would be a reliable energy supplier and would help India build a nuclear power plant. Prime Minister Modi recalled decades of India's cooperation with Russia and said that an agreement had been reached on strategic cooperation until 2030. What are the consequences of the rapprochement between Russia and India? How will the United States and China react to it?The United States continues its attacks on boats transporting drugs in the Caribbean Sea. Over 80 people have already died in them. A dispute is underway in Congress as to whether the Secretary of Defense or the commander of one of the operations committed a war crime by ordering to shoot at shipwreck survivors.Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the President of Israel for a pardon from corruption charges. The trial has not been concluded, and the Prime Minister himself claims to be innocent. Why then is he demanding a pardon?Ethnic clashes are ongoing in northern Ethiopia. The number of dead and internally displaced people is growing. Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are also rising. Will another bloody war begin in the Horn of Africa?Pope Leo XIV in Lebanon demands justice for the victims of the Beirut port explosion over five years ago. To date, no one has been held accountable for the explosion, in which over 200 people died. How do the Lebanese cope with the traumas of the past and present?Also: kidnappings for ransom — what are they for and what kind of ransom is involved?Schedule: (02:43) Agnieszka Kuszewska-Bohnert: Putin's visit to India(23:16) Mateusz Piotrowski: US attacks on ships in the Caribbean region(43:57) Grzegorz Dobiecki: The World from the Sidelines - Ransom(50:21) Thanks(57:03) Adrian Bąk: Beirut: how to live with constant trauma(1:12:53) Agnieszka Bryc: Netanyahu wants a pardon(1:35:59) Wojciech Jagielski: Is another war awaiting us in the Horn of Africa?(1:55:28) Until next time---------------------------------------------The Report on the State of the World is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

Tension is rising in relations between China and Japan after Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, suggested in parliament that Japan might use military force if China were to attack Taiwan. China considers Taiwan part of its territory and does not rule out the use of force to – as Beijing puts it – "unify the country." In recent weeks, hostile rhetoric has intensified on both sides. Recently, there was a confrontation between coast guard vessels near the Senkaku Islands (China calls them the Diaoyu Islands), administered by Japan. A dispute over these islands has been ongoing between the two countries for many years, and Taiwan is located just 160 kilometers from these islands.What is the reason for the increase in tension? What goals are currently guiding the new authorities in Japan in their relations with China? And could this diplomatic dispute spiral out of control?Guest: Michał Bogusz---------------------------------------------"Raport o stanie świata" (Report on the State of the World) is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons; join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the "Raport o stanie świata" newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠"Raport" T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

In this episode, we ask about everything that is usually not appropriate to discuss in religion class: would Jesus have TikTok and a party membership card today? Was he an effective politician of his time? Was he Lucifer? We wonder if the Bible is an instruction manual for modernity, or rather a mirror of our need to order chaos. We ask if Adam "Nergal" Darski is also a child of God, and if the number 666 is an omen or a literary game. We return to the "Our Father" as a Jewish prayer, look at women in ancient texts, St. Paul... and also his possible sexual orientation. This is an episode where the Bible becomes a series full of twists like "Breaking Bad", and Prof. Majewski removes layers of interpretive dust from it, showing it as a living, literary, and surprisingly humorous text. Do we rightly contest the figure of Judas? Or perhaps he wasn't a traitor at all? And finally: when will the end of the world be? Is it still worth buying third-party liability and comprehensive insurance?

"Polka. A word in which life resides. I clung to it like a promise" – writes Grażyna Plebanek, the only granddaughter of her grandmother, Apolonia Machczyńska-Świątek. Apolonia Machczyńska-Świątek hid Jews during World War II who managed to escape the liquidation of the Kock ghetto. In January 1943, she was shot by the Germans. Thanks to the testimony of one of the rescued Jewish women, Rywka Goldfinger, she was honored with the title of Righteous Among the Nations. Much has been written and said about Apolonia, called Pola by her loved ones. Always in the context of her death — a martyr's, monumental death. But Grażyna Plebanek wrote a book about her life. Although, as she admits, it was difficult: "Because grandmother died many times. In Annopol, at the place of her execution. In a German's testimony. In reports. On stage." The key to writing a story about her grandmother in the light of her life, not in the shadow of her death, was to free her history from the tragic myth in which she did not decide her own fate, but was sacrificed. Grażyna Plebanek followed the trail of words and sentences that contained movement and life. That is why her book "Pola. The Hidden Life of Apolonia Machczyńska-Świątek" is best discussed in motion. That's exactly what we did, arranging a walk around Brussels, the city where the author has lived for 20 years. The story of Brussels – a city in motion, constantly rebuilding, bustling, noisy, and captivating – intertwines with the story of the life of Apolonia, Pola, the Polish woman. Hosted by: Agata Kasprolewicz Guest: Grażyna Plebanek Books: "Pola. The Hidden Life of Apolonia Machczyńska-Świątek" / Agora Publishing House "Brussels. Animality in the City" / Wielka Litera Publishing House --------------------------------------------- Report on the State of the World is a program that exists thanks to our Patrons; join the fundraising ➡️ https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/ [Self-promotion]

Pope Leo XIV goes on his first foreign visit to Turkey, where President Erdoğan awaits him. How does Erdoğan strengthen Turkey's role on the international stage? What are his goals in the Middle East, especially in Syria and Gaza, in Russia's war with Ukraine, and in relations with America? And why does his popularity at home seem to be waning, while the opposition – despite persecution – is growing stronger?The European Commission has stated that Georgia is moving further away from EU membership. Why, after a year of anti-government protests, does the government have nothing to fear? Is democracy in Georgia fading into oblivion?In northern Nigeria, another wave of student kidnappings. Is there indeed a "genocide of Christians" in the country – as President Trump says? What are the main social conflicts in Nigeria and why are they so difficult to resolve?The winner of the Czech elections, Andrej Babiš, presented a new government composed of representatives of parties recently considered critical of the system. Will the Czech Republic, following the example of its Slovak neighbor, transform into a country skeptical of the EU and reluctant to help Ukrainians?The human brain develops in five age phases. What happens to us in subsequent phases and why can this type of research have a concrete impact on the quality of human life?Schedule:(02:34) Karol Wasilewski: Erdogan – a global player(35:24) Paweł Boguszewski: The Brain – man's greatest treasure and greatest unknown(1:05:02) Thanks(1:11:51) Marcin Żyła and Remi Adekoya: Is there a "genocide of Christians" in Nigeria?(1:26:46) Tomasz Maćkowiak: What kind of Czech Republic with the new government?(1:45:10) Stasia Budzisz: Georgia – after a year of protests, further away from the EU(2:06:23) Until next time---------------------------------------------The World State Report is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the World State Report newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

In the 4th episode of "Report on Artificial Intelligence," we will discuss where safe AI ends and where the threat to us all begins. And who should be responsible for controlling artificial intelligence and its implementation in various industries and spheres of life.🔵 In the United States, a Black man from the suburbs of Detroit is accused of jewelry theft and arrested in front of his entire family. The perpetrator is identified by a facial recognition system using AI solutions. The problem is, it's a huge mistake. His case shakes the entire country and leads to changes in legislation in several states.🔵 A Polish entrepreneur claims that AI is capable of doing more good than harm when it comes to prosecuting criminals — even if it sometimes fails. He is a self-proclaimed policeman and James Bond rolled into one, and his company, valued at over a billion dollars, operates in 150 markets and helps banks worldwide fight financial crime.🔵 And in the "News Column" — about what connects Pope Leo XIV, Robert Redford, and the latest regulations in the European Union... In other words, the story of safety and regulations continues.Guests:🟣 Marcin Markiewicz – CEO of Silent Eight🟣 Robert Williams – Detroit resident, wrongly arrested for jewelry theft🟣 Bruce Schneier – cryptographer and IT security specialist🟣 Mateusz Chrobok – cybersecurity expert, co-author of the "News Column"Narrators:Dariusz RosiakAgata KasprolewiczGrzegorz DobieckiKrzysztof TubilewiczKrzysztof ZimochThe partner of this episode is the Robert Dobrzycki FoundationSchedule: (01:29) Robert Williams: How I was arrested by AI(11:46) Phil Mayor: What changed after Robert Williams' case(13:15) Bruce Schneier: People make mistakes, not AI(19:26) Grzegorz Dobiecki: Stanisław Lem, Cyberiad, The Fifth Expedition A, or Trurl's Consultation(20:53) Marcin Markiewicz: How I pursue criminals in the world's largest banks(49:38) Mateusz Chrobok: on AI regulations in the USA, Europe, and China(55:25) Until next time---------------------------------------------The Report on the State of the World is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

President Zelensky welcomed changes to the plan to end the war presented by the Americans last week. The Americans had threatened to withdraw aid to Ukraine if Kyiv did not agree to cede part of its territory, significantly reduce its number of soldiers, and renounce NATO membership. After a series of negotiations, these provisions were likely removed from the plan. The Kremlin rejected the changes as "completely unconstructive." President Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, will fly to Moscow next week.Do the current efforts actually bring the end of the war closer? To what extent is European pressure able to change President Trump's position? And does Russia have reasons to agree to any concessions to Ukraine?Guest: Zbigniew Parafianowicz---------------------------------------------Report on the State of the World is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraising ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report on the State of the World T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

What is really happening in the show watched by millions of Poles? Is "Dancing with the Stars" a fair competition or a precisely planned spectacle, in which not talent, but popularity wins? In this conversation, Mikołaj Bagi Bagiński talks about the Crystal Ball, the scandal involving sending a "prize" to a judge, arrangements not visible on screen, and the consequences that followed the show's broadcast. This is the story of a guy who started his first company in his teens, by the age of 20, already employed dozens of people, earned huge money... and lost a million on failed ideas. Can money give freedom if it simultaneously leads to loneliness, pressure, and FOMO? Is an influencer already a profession, or an increasingly disgusting world of appearances? How to recognize who is truly building a brand, and who is just faking success on Instagram? And finally, what did his sister, Matylda, teach Mikołaj about life? The real finale happens only here. Join us! #paidcollaboration

Abdulrazak Gurnah – the 2021 Nobel laureate – is the guest of this episode of the Books Report.He was born in 1948 in Zanzibar, a dozen years before the outbreak of the revolution that led to major political changes.At the age of 20, as a refugee, he came to Great Britain, where he lives to this day. There he writes his novels.He received the Nobel Prize in Literature for his “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents”.His latest novel, and the first after the Nobel Prize, “Stealing”, has as many meanings as its title. Because as a result of theft, people lose not only objects or money, but also freedom, identity, childhood, chances for a better life, home.Hosted by: Agata KasprolewiczGuest: Abdulrazak GurnahBook: “Stealing” – Abdulrazak Gurnah / translation: Agnieszka Walulik / Wydawnictwo Poznańskie---------------------------------------------The World State Report is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the World State Report newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]

In Poland, two acts of sabotage occurred on railway lines leading to the border with Ukraine. Authorities claim that two Ukrainians acting on Russia's behalf are responsible for one of them. These are the latest examples of sabotage and diversionary actions carried out by Russia in Europe. A well-known research center claims that at least 110 such attacks have taken place in the last three years; Poland is the country that has suffered the most. Who are the perpetrators, who recruits them, and how? What are Russia's ties to organized crime in Europe? And how can one defend against these types of Russian actions?In Slovakia, a chalk revolution. A student's protest from Poprad before the anniversary of the Velvet Revolution became the spark for anti-government demonstrations. Why do Slovaks dislike Prime Minister Fico?President Zelenskyy announces negotiations with Donald Trump regarding a plan to end the war in Ukraine, which Americans were supposed to have agreed upon with the Kremlin. For many months, Russian drones and cruise missiles have been striking targets across the country. What is the purpose of Russia's drone campaign?President Trump signed a bill passed by both chambers of Congress, ordering the disclosure of government documents concerning the activities of sexual offender and pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Why did Trump change his mind on this matter, and will the documents actually be disclosed?Tom Cruise received an honorary Oscar. What is the phenomenon of an actor who says he doesn't create cinema, but *is* cinema?Also: on the remission of penalties, generosity — calculated and authentic.Schedule: (02:25) Kacper Rękawek: Russia's hybrid war with Europe(30:04) Tomáš Strážay: Are Slovaks fed up with Prime Minister Fico?(53:30) Grzegorz Dobiecki: The World from the Side - What You Deem Fit(1:00:27) Acknowledgments(1:06:50) Marcin Żyła: Russia's drone war in Ukraine(1:22:45) Marcin Fatalski: Trump changes front on the Epstein case(1:40:21) Łukasz Adamski: Cruise: man of celluloid(2:06:13) Until next time---------------------------------------------Report on the State of the World is a broadcast that exists thanks to our Patrons, join the fundraiser ➡️ ⁠https://patronite.pl/DariuszRosiak⁠Subscribe to the Report on the State of the World newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️ ⁠https://dariuszrosiak.substack.com⁠Report T-shirts and mugs ➡️ ⁠https://patronite-sklep.pl/kolekcja/raport-o-stanie-swiata/⁠ [Self-promotion]