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Angry and Frustrated: Polish Youth at the Elections
In the runup to presidential election, Tracks East finds out what young people in Poland want for themselves and their country.
30 min
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Eurovision: Pop and Politics
For many, the Eurovision Song Contest is the chance for a Pan-European party. But it is also highly political, especially for countries in Eastern Europe
31 min
Towards a Positive Masculinity?
What does it mean to be a man today? Twist meet male novelists, comedians and artists to answer this question
Inside Hungary: A Change of Power?
Tracks East went to Hungary to check the pulse of the nation at election time.
Trump's 'Might Makes Right' Policy
American imperialism is back with the USA using its superior strength to force its will on other countries.
Food Porn: Cooking and Sensuality
The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?
11 min
Rilke to Insta - Poetry Comeback
150 years after his birth, social media has brought Austro-Hungarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a new generation of readers.
The Asian Underground Beyond K-pop
From London to Amsterdam, the Eastern Margins collective is raising the temperature in the Asian alternative scene.
21 min
Food Porn
From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.
16 min
Pop, Money, War: How Russia Does Politics
War in Ukraine, interference in Moldova, and Soviet Eurovision in Moscow, Russia extends its influence by any means necessary.
33 min
Poland: What's New Post-Election?
The PiS party was in power in Poland for eight years. Can the reactionary policies of its predecessors be rolled back?
32 min
Why Is Orbán So Popular?
Viktor Orban has led Hungary since 2010 and enjoys broad support in his country. What is behind his unusual longevity?
With birth rates at an all-time low, Poland is trying to find ways to reverse its demographic decline.
3 min
ELTA, the Greek public postal service, is facing significant financial difficulties and a structural crisis.
6 min
China's New Power: Who Opposes It?
Threats against Taiwan, the erosion of freedom of speech in Hong Kong: Nothing seems to bother western governments.
The government wants to stimulate growth with neoliberal labour market reforms – and curtail workers' rights.
Pop, Power, Politics
Tracks East looks at what happens when pop and authoritarianism collide in Iran, Russia, and Uzbekistan.
In 2026, Bulgaria joins the eurozone as thousands of people take to the streets to protest against corruption.
Afghanistan: Business, Power, Taliban
While the world’s media forgets Afghanistan, many countries want to do business with the Taliban regime.
Popemobile: The Pope's Parade Vehicle
A symbol of the modernity and dynamism of leaders of the Catholic Church in recent decades: The Popemobile.