A New PhD Graduate at ICSJ: Matěj Skalický Defends His Dissertation on News Podcasts

The Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism at the FSV UK has a new doctoral graduate. On Monday, March 31, 2025, Matěj Skalický successfully defended his dissertation in the Media and Communication Studies program. His research focused on the phenomenon of radio remediation in the Czech media landscape, with a particular emphasis on the development of news podcasts and their audience.

Matěj Skalický's dissertation provides an in-depth insight into the current media environment, where podcasts play an increasingly important role in news distribution. In his research, he examined not only the technological and content transformations of podcasts but also how they are received by listeners.

His work not only confirms the growing importance of podcasts as a modern form of journalism but also offers valuable insights for media professionals and scholars studying audiovisual journalism.

We sincerely congratulate Matěj Skalický on his successful defense and wish him continued success, whether in academia or journalism. As the host of Vinohradská 12, a news podcast by Český rozhlas, he is already among the top figures in the field of news podcasts.