Talk Eastern Europe

Adam Reichardt, Alexandra Karppi, Nina Panikova

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Booking Overview

Talk Eastern Europe is a weekly, region-focused show delivering policy-level analysis of Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space, with credible external analysts and journalists. For PR, it’s a strong target when you can place knowledgeable guests who speak to EU enlargement, democratic governance, security, and regional geopolitics.

Metrics

Episodes: 304

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 3.2k followers

Contact Information

editors@neweasterneurope.eu

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Host

Adam Reichardt - Co-host of Talk Eastern Europe. Appears on the weekly news roundup segment, discussing regional developments and their implications.

Alexandra Karppi - Co-host of Talk Eastern Europe and leads expert interview conversations in episodes such as the Montenegro EU readiness deep dive.

Nina Panikova - Co-host of Talk Eastern Europe. Participates in expert interviews and provides commentary as part of the show’s analysis of regional politics and integration.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Region-focused political analysts, academic researchers, journalists, and scholars with specific expertise in Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and post-Soviet affairs; often affiliated with universities or policy institutes.
Required Achievements:  
Published analysis or research on regional politics and EU processes, Institutional affiliation with recognized policy/academic organizations, Media or policy-facing expertise on security and governance

Recent Guest Discussions

Danilo Kalezi - Montenegro’s EU Accession Timeline; Democratic And Geopolitical Challenges; Influence Of Serbia And Russia; Tensions With Croatia; EU Instability Risks.

Pavel Havlek - Czech Politics Under Andrej Babi; Democratic Backsliding; Foreign Agent Legislation; Public Media And Civil Society; Shift In Support For Ukraine; Tensions Between PM And President.

Recent Topics

European Integration, Geopolitics, Politics, Security, Democracy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talk Eastern Europe
:

Huge Albania Protests, Plus Armenia Votes | Weekly News Roundup

June 12, 2026

This week on Talk Eastern Europe, we unpack major developments shaping the future of the South Caucasus and the Western Balkans.Alexandra returns from Armenia after observing the country's consequential parliamentary elections and shares what international headlines got wrong about the vote. Was this really an "East versus West" contest? How much influence did Russia have? And why did many Armenians feel they were choosing between imperfect options?We also examine Albania's ...

Is Montenegro Really Ready for the EU? | Danilo Kalezić

June 09, 2026

Montenegro has long been described as the frontrunner in the European Union's enlargement process. The government insists the country can join the EU by 2028. But how realistic is that timeline?In this episode of Talk Eastern Europe, Alexandra Karppisits down with political analyst Danilo Kalezić from the University of Montenegro to unpack the country's complex political reality. They discuss the growing gap between Brussels' optimism and developments on the ground, the influence ...

Russia Escalates and Poland-Ukraine Tensions Rise | Weekly News Roundup

June 05, 2026

Russia has launched another massive wave of attacks againstUkraine, raising concerns about Kyiv's air defence capabilities and the future trajectory of the war. Meanwhile, reports of a Russian drone striking a residential building in Romania have intensified fears that the conflict is increasingly spilling into NATO territory.In this week's Talk Eastern Europe News Roundup, Adam and Nina also discuss warnings that Belarus could be drawn deeper into Russia's war, growing pressure o...

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