In this first part of a two-part episode we are discussing citizenship, namely Slovak citizenship. While natives may forget the importance of citizenship, all foreigners understand its power to determine the course of their lives. So, how does one obtain Slovak citizenship? Slovakia has several options for foreign born residents, but recently the country has passed an amendment to its citizenship act that now allows the children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren to apply for Slovak citizenship. Our guest for this episode, James Stevko, describes his own journey to citizenship through chance discoveries, plenty of studying, and a connection to a community that gladly welcomes him.

James Stevko is a dancer and performer in NYC USA. Follow him online on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jmstevko/?hl=en

Theme song: Cristian Estrella - 25 cóndores índigos rumbo a Marte (intro version) . You can find Cristian's work online at: https://www.radiorueda.com/members/cristian-estrella/

https://cristianestrella.bandcamp.com/

Thank you to Fjuzn, a program the Milan Simecka foundation, for all their support. Follow them online at: fjuzn.sk

Thank you also to Kult Minor.

Realizované s finančnou podporou Fondu na podporu kultúry národnostných menšín

Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

National Anthem USA - National Anthem Worx

Paradigm Shift - Gavin Luke

Wildlife Portrait - Sight of Wonders

The Farmhouse - Silver Maple

Too Many Dogs - Daniel Fridel