RSS and podcasting on Radio Prague's website
What is RSS?
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a way of keeping up with what's new (latest headlines, reports etc) from Radio Prague's website http://www.radio.cz/en and from other internet sources. RSS enables you to be in the picture straight away without having to visit all the news servers that you usually follow.
To read and look at information on RSS channels we use a programme called RSS aggregator (or sometimes "reader"). If you want to start using RSS, you can install one of the following programmes:
What is podcasting?
Podcasting is a way of reaching listeners through the internet and is used by many radio stations broadcasting on the internet, including Radio Prague. In order to receive podcasts you need a computer equipped with a special programme which automatically downloads radio broadcasts in MP3 format into your computer. In your computer you can put together these broadcasts however you want and listen to them either directly through the computer or download them onto an MP3 player. This means you can listen to them anywhere and anytime. The advantage of podcasting is that the files are downloaded into your computer automatically without you having to be there, and you do not need a rapid internet connection.
How to use podcasting?
In order to receive podcasts you need to install (free of charge) one of the following programmes:
Radio Prague offers the following RSS and podcasting channels:
Thematic channels, defining particular areas covered by Radio Prague in its broadcasts:
- Business - business in the Czech Republic
- Culture - information about cultural events in the Czech Republic
- Czech language - Interesting facts about the Czech language, available Czech language courses and Radio Prague’s entertaining Czech language crash course
- Czechs abroad - issues of concern to Czechs overseas
- Domestic affairs - current affairs in the Czech Republic
- European Union - European Union affairs and Czech membership of the EU
- Foreign policy - the Czech Republic and foreign policy
- Foreigners and the Czech Republic - Information relating to foreign residents in the Czech Republic; practical advice and important links
- History - information about historical events in the Czech Republic and important figures in Czech history
- Nature - issues for nature lovers
- Science and technology - information from the world of science
- Society - social issues
- Sport - sport in the Czech Republic and Czech successes in international sport
- Travel - information about travelling in the Czech Republic and the country's sights and attractions
Channels informing about the contents of particular programmes:
- Arts - Reports on the cultural scene in the heart of Europe.
- Business News - A weekly round-up of all the main business news from the Czech Republic.
- Current Affairs - A daily in-depth look at current events in the Czech Republic.
- Czech Books - Czech books - a fortnightly feauture looking at Czech writing today
- Czech History - Remarkable people and events in Czech history.
- Czech Life - Our series where you learn about different aspects of day-to-day life in the Czech Republic.
- From the Archives - A weekly look back at some of the unique recordings in Czech Radio's archives.
- Magazine - The show that starts where the news ends - we bring you the stories you might otherwise have missed.
- Mailbox - What do other listeners think of Radio Prague? What questions do they ask about the Czech Republic? And what are the answers to those questions? Mailbox, a weekly Sunday feature on answers these questions.
- Marketplace - News, reports and interviews from the world of Czech business and beyond.
- One on One - An informal interview show, where you have the chance to meet some of the most interesting figures in Czech life today.
- Panorama - Our weekly foray into all things Czech; from cultural and artistic trends to social phenomena.
- Science Journal - A rundown of the month's events in Czech science and technology.
- Special
- Sports News - Radio Prague brings you the latest news in Czech sports.
- Spotlight - In this popular feature we take you to different corners of the Czech Republic.
- Sunday Music Show - A weekly half-hour music programme featuring all manner of different styles and genres, from classical to alternative rock to hip hop, each time with a different host.
