Peter Bísek: from Prague to life in New York and then back

Czechast, Radio Prague International
07/06/2025 1h 5min
Peter Bísek: from Prague to life in New York and then back

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Peter Bísek left Czechoslovakia in the 1960s using a clever trick on a travel form. He arrived in Brooklyn with two suitcases, $180, and no plan. In this episode of Czechast, he shares how he turned exile into a mission to connect Czech-Americans through journalism.

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