LW #166: Time Running Out for Soviet Memorials and News from May 7th - 15th, 2022
"Skriet" (to run) is the word of the weeb in honor of Otto's and Olevs's participation in Riga Marathon events. Before running to go run his distance, Otto joins Joe via audio call to run through the ...
15 Maj 202251min
LW #165: Celebrating Renewed Independence, Securing Energy, and News From April 26th - May 6th, 2022
"Atjaunot" is the word of the week as Latvia celebrates 32 years since the restoration of independence. Otto and Joe discuss the meaning of the 4th of May in Latvia along with other major stories such...
7 Maj 202245min
LW #164: (A)typical Latvian Spring and News from April 16th - 24th, 2022
As the typical smell of grass fires fills the spring air despite the unusually cold weather, Otto and Joe discuss some of the biggest stories of the week such as new cycling routes, the establishment ...
25 Apr 202253min
LW #163: Monumental Safety Concerns and News from April 6th - 16th, 2022
"Nojaukt" is the word of the week as the governing coalition begins seriously discussing proposals to take down the controversial Soviet war memorial in Rīga which has been temporarily blocked off for...
16 Apr 20221h 4min
LW #162: Switching Off the Gas and News from March 31st - April 6th, 2022
"Piegāde" (delivery) is the word of the week as the Baltic states lead the way in ending natural gas imports from Russia. Otto and Joe break down this major action as well as amendments banning "Z" an...
6 Apr 202249min
LW Interviews: Mike Collier, Editor of Latvian Public Media's (LSM) English news service
For the show’s 200th total episode, Joe sits down with none other than Mike Collier, editor of the English language version of Latvian Public Media (eng.LSM.lv) to discuss a range of topics including ...
5 Apr 202249min
LW #161: Ferries, Trains, EVs, and News from March 26th - 30th, 2022
"Vējš" is the word of the week as wind causes trouble all throughout Latvia, including for the crew of a ferry blown into Ventspils port's promenade. Otto and Joe discuss this along with potential pla...
30 Mars 202245min
LW #160: The Complexity of "Victory" and News from March 23rd - 25th, 2022
"Uzvarēt" (to win) is the word of the week, as the controversial 9th of May "Victory Day" celebration of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany has come into question after statements from the newly politic...
25 Mars 202246min
