In this episode, host Clayton McKee discusses "Mrs. Vogel Doesn't Need a Visa" by Ukrainian author Halyna Petrosanyak with Canadian-Swiss translator Jeff Kochan. Jeff also translated written questions/responses for Halyna, which are included in this episode. A special thanks to Jennifer Noji for voicing those responses. The interview focuses on ideas of language acquisition, relationship to language/culture, as well as borders. 

You can find the story published in Trafika Europe's Spring 2024 issue Recrudescencehere. 

Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our Patreon page for information about tiers and benefits. 

Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our GoFundMe. You can also donate on our website here. All donations that come in before July 1, 2024, will enter you for a prize from Trafika Europe.

In this episode, host Clayton McKee discusses "Mrs. Vogel Doesn't Need a Visa" by Ukrainian author Halyna Petrosanyak with Canadian-Swiss translator Jeff Kochan. Jeff also translated written questions/responses for Halyna, which are included in this episode. A special thanks to Jennifer Noji for voicing those responses. The interview focuses on ideas of language acquisition, relationship to language/culture, as well as borders. 
You can find the story published in Trafika Europe's Spring 2024 issue Recrudescence <a href="https://www.trafikaeurope.org/mrs-vogel-halyna-petrosanyak-english">here</a>. 
Interested in getting more content from Trafika Europe? Consider becoming a member! Take a look at our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> for information about tiers and benefits. 
Trafika Europe is a non-profit that survives on donations and we are currently fundraising for our first annual translation prize. If you're able, please consider donating to our <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/building-literary-community-in-europe?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_source=customer">GoFundMe</a>. You can also donate on our website <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org/shop">here</a>. All donations that come in before July 1, 2024, will enter you for a prize from Trafika Europe.

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out Trafika Europe's website or our Patreon page to become a member for bonus content and materials. 

This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out the Archive here. 

Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio hosts podcasts of anything and everything literary and cultural related to the continent of Europe. As an accompaniment to our quarterly literary journal and blog, you can access amazing content and riveting literary excerpts. TER began in 2020 with various series, including Women in Translation, French Forays, Eco-Lit, Turkish Sofa, Spotlighting the EU Prize for Literature, and much more! As of 2024, we have remodeled our setup and have done away with the larger themes. Here, you will listen to interviews and exposés about topics from across all of Europe. We look forward to including you in the community! Check out <a href="http://www.trafikaeurope.org">Trafika Europe's website</a> or our <a href="https://www.patreon.com/trafikaeurope">Patreon page</a> to become a member for bonus content and materials. 
This playlist is our current playlist full of all new episodes! You can check out <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/trafika-europe-radio/playlists/ter-the-archive">the Archive here</a>. 
Europe's literary radio station, free online

Trafika Europe Radio presents interviews and conversations about all things literature and culture in Europe. Europe's radio station, free online