Interviews with inspirational figures from around the world. Discussion of society, crisis situations, media and other important topics through the eyes of an experienced reporter. The podcast combines powerful human stories and expert insight into current events.
A sequel to the book explores Chinese society in more depth — the one-child policy, the status of women, the author's personal experiences, and the emergence of the documentary Heaven.
After arriving in Beijing in 2006, Tomas Etzler made hundreds of reports and recognized the harsh realities of China, including the lives of people and obstacles for journalists in a totalitarian regime.
Jindřich Šídlo and Tomáš Etzler discuss journalism, the differences between Czech and American journalism and their trips abroad — seriously and lightly.
Tomáš Etzler is regularly invited to the media, podcasts and public debates, where he shares his experiences from journalistic work and personal life. In this section you will find interviews, articles and appearances that approximate his worldview.
Tomáš Etzler is an acclaimed Czech journalist, documentary filmmaker and writer who has worked for the world's leading and Czech television stations during his career. He has won numerous awards for his work in crisis areas and his reporting has had a significant social impact. His work links investigative journalism with the human story and an emphasis on ethics and authenticity. He worked in Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti or China, where he was a foreign correspondent for Czech Television. He is the recipient of the prestigious American Television Emmy Award and the author of two books about life and work in a totalitarian regime.
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