Václav Havel

Mentioned in 7 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Appears On

How to Be a Better Human Handsome Pivot The Mel Robbins Podcast In Our Time Tara Brach DarkHorse Podcast

Episode Appearances

How to Be a Better Human · Apr 2, 2026

Chris Duffy | from Design Matters

“Czech playwright and Nobel Peace Prize winner whose use of humor in theater to critique communism exemplifies comedy's social power”

Humor as a learnable skill and practiceAttention and mindfulness in everyday lifeSelf-deprecation and vulnerability in professional settings

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Handsome · Mar 10, 2026

Jane Fonda asks about hope

“Czech playwright and former president quoted on hope as ability to work for something good”

Political Activism and Civic EngagementHope and Mental Health During CrisisCommunity Volunteering and Local Organizing

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Pivot · Feb 17, 2026

Jane Fonda on How to Turn Rage Into Hope: On with Kara Swisher

“Czech playwright and dissident quoted on hope as fighting for what is right regardless of success”

Jane Fonda Climate PAC Electoral StrategyCommittee for the First Amendment RevivalAuthoritarianism Resistance and Noncompliance

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The Mel Robbins Podcast · Jan 29, 2026

The Words You Need to Hear Today: The Power of Hope

“Czech leader cited by Stevenson for defining hope as an orientation of the spirit rather than optimism during Soviet domination.”

Criminal Justice ReformDeath Penalty AbolitionWrongful Conviction Exoneration

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In Our Time · Jan 22, 2026

Melvyn Bragg meets Misha Glenny

“Czech political figure known to Misha Glenny during his Eastern Europe correspondent role in 1989”

Educational podcast format and designIntellectual curiosity as audience driverAcademic communication and accessibility

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Tara Brach · Jan 15, 2026

How Hope Can Heal and Free Us – Part 1

“Philosopher described hope as an attribute and dimension of soul that can be covered but is always present”

Hope as spiritual practice and psychological resilience factorEgoic versus liberating hope: shadow side of attachment-based hopingAspiration and purpose as drivers of health and longevity

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DarkHorse Podcast · Dec 20, 2025

The Next Sexual Revolution: The 306th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying

“Referenced for concept of 'greengrocer' dynamics in human relationships and coercive social pressure”

Sexual Revolution consequences and reproductive technology impact on mating strategiesMale-female relationship dynamics and parasitic vs. collaborative modesNeuroticism as personality trait and its role in relationship dysfunction

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