#S1EP1 - Travel in the region

#S1EP1 - Travel in the region

Author: Kosovo 2.0 December 8, 2022 Duration: 1:00:40
Besa Luci in conversation with Ilir Gashi and Driton Selmani.In this first episode, we explore the topic of travel in the region. Why and how do we travel? What does it tell us about our shared past, our current sense of belonging, and our understanding of one another?Our guests are Ilir Gashi from Belgrade, who works at the intersection of media, activism, art and technology, and Driton Selmani from Prishtina, a visual artist working in video, installation and photography. Both are travel enthusiasts and have both created particularly interesting works that explore issues related to travel and borders. On the podcast, they discuss what drives people to travel and connect across borders in the face of the tense political climate and barriers in the region. With mainstream politics dominated by narratives of division, individual travel not only serves as a quiet protest to such narratives, but reveals the countless everyday cross-border and multilingual ties that continue to connect us.Other Talking Points is produced by Besa Luci, Aulonë Kadriu and Gentiana Paçarizi.Music and sound mix by PUG musik.This episode was produced with the financial support of the National Endowment for Democracy.

In each episode of Other Talking Points, a production of Kosovo 2.0, editor-in-chief Besa Luci sits down with a guest whose voice and work challenge conventional narratives. These are not hurried interviews but considered conversations, often meandering through personal history, creative process, and critical thought. You’ll hear from authors dissecting the narratives of place, scholars questioning entrenched ideas, artists explaining the impetus behind their work, and activists detailing the realities of their struggles. The guests hail primarily from Kosovo and the surrounding region, but the scope frequently widens to include compelling voices from across the globe, creating a unique dialogue between local context and wider currents of thought. This podcast operates in the spaces between news and commentary, offering depth and nuance where headlines often fall short. The aim is to move beyond the usual soundbites and talking points that dominate public discourse, hence the name. By focusing intently on an individual’s journey and intellectual contributions, each discussion naturally opens up to reveal new perspectives on politics, culture, society, and what it means to engage with the world thoughtfully. Listening feels like being present for a genuine exchange, one that prioritizes understanding over simple debate. It’s for anyone curious about the forces shaping contemporary life in Southeast Europe and beyond, delivered through the intimate, unfolding format that only a thoughtful podcast can provide. The result is a collection of episodes that together build a complex and human portrait of the issues that define our time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 23

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#S1EP13 - The Extra Obstacles Confronting Women Journalists [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:24
Besa Luci in conversation with Maša Mileusnić and Dafina Halili.In this episode, we talk about the experiences of women journalists in Kosovo, Serbia and the broader region. Though women's perspectives and voices are inc…
#S1EP12 - Is there anything new with the Association? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:21
Besa Luci in conversation with Adi Ćerimagić and Augustin Palokaj.In this episode, we talk about the Association of Serb-Majority Municipalities in Kosovo.Arising in 2013 as part of an agreement between Kosovo and Serbia…
#S1EP11 - Pop culture — commodity or confrontation? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:07
Besa Luci in conversation with Lindita Tahiri and Jovana Gligorijević.Songs, movies, reality shows, video games, news — these products of popular culture shape our society. From the way we interact with others, how we vi…
#S1EP9 -  The Balkan Route, migration and people on the move [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:31
Besa Luci in conversation with Gorana Mlinarević and Lura Pollozhani.Migration is a topic people in the Balkans are far too familiar with. Whether we’re talking about the current economic migration to the West that is dr…
#S1EP8 -  Same-sex Unions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:45
Besa Luci in conversation with Jelena Čolaković and Valmira Rashiti.In this episode we talk about the legal recognition of LGBTQ+ rights, with a focus on same-sex unions.Securing fundamental human rights across the Balka…
#S1EP7 -  Unpaid Labor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:15
Besa Luci in conversation with Marigona Drevinja and Nađa Bobičić.In this episode we'll be talking about unpaid labor — about the cleaning, cooking, childcare, eldercare and more that is performed inside the home and in…
#S1EP6 -  Climate Change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:25
Besa Luci in conversation with Vladimir Djurdjević and Granit Gashi.In this episode, we’ll be talking about climate change. How vulnerable is our region to the warming of the planet? Are we taking enough measures to addr…
#S1EP5 -  Gentrification [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:18
Besa Luci in conversation with Dorina Pllumbi and Iva Čukić.In this episode, we look at gentrification in urban spaces in the Balkans.Gentrification is when poor or underserved areas undergo transformations that expand e…
#S1EP4 -  A Different Approach to Kosovo and Serbia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:20
Besa Luci in conversation with Visar Ymeri and Aleksandar Pavlović.In this episode, we look at the ways we talk about the relationship between Kosovo and Serbia.Since 2011, the dominant framework for talking about the re…