Marcin Meller’s new program “Trzecie Śniadanie” has been launched on the YouTube channel Zero. The show follows a format similar to the earlier “The Second Breakfast of Champions” that he hosted on TVN24. In the debut episode, viewers were surprised when writer and publicist Jakub Żulczyk, known in political circles for his criticism of President Andrzej Duda, challenged the actions of Donald Tusk’s coalition.
Questions arose about what happened with TVP, what is happening with Kamiński now, and the broader actions of ministries and their agencies. Critics describe these as elements of the election campaign. With local elections approaching, the timing of potential early elections remains unclear, and parliament debates continue, suggesting that polls might make a coalition with PO appealing. Some observers think that if the numbers hold, it could influence strategic decisions about coalition partners.
– said Jakub Żulczyk. Yet he admitted concern about the current government’s approach, which he views as primarily aimed at opposing PiS.
The consequences of this policy, Żulczyk argues, fall hardest on projects and issues most urgent for Poland today, including the construction of a nuclear power plant and the Central Communication Port (CPK), along with defense matters. These are issues that deserve broad bipartisan support so that political maneuvering does not undermine essential national priorities such as infrastructure and security. The writer expressed some optimism despite the troubling climate.
– noted the writer.
“They voted for one very simple thing: that this PiS would disappear.”
In another segment, Marcin Duma, head of the IBRiS Foundation, interpreted survey results to explain why voters supported the parties forming the current ruling coalition.
What voters supported on October 15 was not a direct verdict on a particular policy like the CPK or a nuclear plant. They voted for a straightforward outcome: the disappearance of PiS and the presence of their representatives across institutions. Despite various political undercurrents, the public discourse reflects a sentiment that the state should respond to citizens’ preferences rather than be driven by adversarial narratives.
– he emphasized Marcin Duma.
“So instead of one mafia we introduce another mafia.”
– Karolina Korwin-Piotrowska, a journalist, interjected.
“But ours and they listen to us, that’s why it’s nice. When they no longer use us, we replace them.”
– Duma responded.
Promotion of abortion by Korwin-Piotrowska
The program also touched on the topic of abortion. Korwin-Piotrowska offered a provocative perspective on the issue.
She pointed to unofficial data suggesting around 100,000 abortions occur annually in Poland, highlighting a gray area where abortions may be performed underground or abroad. She argued that a citizen who makes a decision about abortion often faces isolation and, in some cases, legal jeopardy for those involved, including doctors, unless support from friends or foundations is available. The aim was to advocate for legal access to abortion on demand within Poland.
– said Korwin-Piotrowska, presenting her stance in the broader debate on reproductive rights.
Żulczyk’s perspective on the border dam
Żulczyk later commented on the public sentiment regarding the Polish-Belarusian border barrier. He described the questions about removing the barrier as reflecting a wider debate about border policy and security considerations.
He explained that many who oppose the barrier view openness as preferable, while recognizing the potential security implications of a hostile neighbor. The discussion touched on the symbolism of a firewall on the border and the practical decision of whether to abolish border controls entirely.
Marcin Meller responded to Żulczyk’s remarks, noting the complexity of border policy and public opinion. Żulczyk then explored alternative approaches to asylum processing for individuals crossing the border illegally, suggesting that the central issue might be how asylum procedures are applied in practice.
– said Żulczyk.
As the conversation continued, Meller presented survey findings on public attitudes toward Border Guard policies. The results indicated a division: 32.5% supported ending pushbacks, while 53.5% favored continuing them, a point that was highlighted to illustrate the relevance of public opinion to security policy.
– said Meller.
Overall, the program featured voices from politics, media, and culture who, while not easily aligned with PiS, acknowledged how the new government appears to concentrate power and retaliate against its predecessors. The dialogue underscored concerns about the placement of loyalists in various institutions and the broader implications for democratic governance.
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