Kafé & Kouvénta is an Ethnikos Kirikas / The National Herald broadcast hosted by Eraklis Diamataris. In a fast-paced, digital world, this podcast brings back the art of conversation, featuring guests from across the Hellenic world and beyond who are shaping culture, business, and community. Each episode invites listeners to slow down, share ideas, and rediscover the power of dialogue, one kouvénta at a time.
Family First, Community Always - A Kouvénta with Drake Behrakis
Drake Behrakis has spent his life showing up. As president of Marwick Associates, chairman of the National Hellenic Society, an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and a fixture in some of the most important Greek-American institutions in the country, he is one of those people who doesn't just lend his name to things. He rolls up his sleeves. In this conversation, Drake sits down with Eraklis Diamataris to talk about where it all began. His grandfather came over from the Peloponnese in the...
31 Jan 2026
Michael Psaros: Orthodoxy, Philotimo & Manufacturing Excellence
Eraklis Diamataris sits down with Michael Psaros, co-founder and managing partner of KPS Capital Partners, overseeing nearly $20 billion in assets and employing 55,000 people across 21 countries. From his upbringing as the grandson of Greek immigrants in Weirton, West Virginia, a steel town that shaped his entire worldview, to becoming one of the most influential voices in American finance and the Greek American community, Michael shares the personal story behind his remarkable journey. We ex...
17 Dec 2025
A Forward-Looking Greece with Costantza Sbokou-Constantakopoulou
In this episode of Kafé & Kouvénta, host Eraklis Diamataris sits down with Costantza Sbokou Constantakopoulou, co-owner and co-CEO of Phāea Resorts and Chairwoman of Endeavor Greece, for a wide-ranging conversation recorded in New York. Born in Crete, Costantza reflects on how “island DNA” shaped her confidence, ambition, and philosophy of hospitality, then shares the story behind returning to Greece after studying and working in the United States. The discussion explores the mindset shif...
24 Nov 2025
Grocery Aisles, Nuclear Power and the American Dream with John Catsimatidis Jr.
In this episode of Kafé & Kouvénta, host Eraklis Diamataris sits down with John Catsimatidis Jr., President and COO of Red Apple Group, to talk about everything from supermarket aisles to nuclear power. John shares a candid look at the realities of running grocery chains in New York, the impact of crime and shoplifting, and how policy choices shape prices, small businesses and neighborhoods. The conversation then moves to energy and national security, as John explains why he is investing ...
17 Nov 2025
Niki Kerameus and ReBrain Greece
In this episode of Kafé & Kouvénta, host Eraklis Diamataris sits down with Greece’s Minister of Labor and Social Security, Niki Kerameus, for an in-depth look at ReBrain Greece, the Greek government’s initiative to bring skilled Greeks and members of the diaspora back home. They discuss how Greece reduced unemployment from crisis levels to a 17-year low, the country’s new growth trajectory, and the concrete incentives now available, including tax breaks, streamlined recognition for doctor...
11 Nov 2025
Andreas Dracopoulos, Co-President of SNF
In the debut episode of Kafé & Kouvénta, host Eraklis Diamataris speaks with Andreas Dracopoulos, Co-President of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, about his journey from Athens to global philanthropy. They discuss ethics, leadership, and what it means to “stay human” in a world shaped by technology. Recognized by The National Herald for his dedication to Greek education, Dracopoulos reflects on responsibility, partnership, and the power of giving back. Send a text Support the show
6 Nov 2025
Welcome to Kafé & Kouvénta
In this introductory episode, host Eraklis A. Diamataris, Co-Editor and Publisher of Ethnikos Kirikas / The National Herald, welcomes listeners to Kafé & Kouvénta, a new podcast devoted to genuine conversations that bridge the Hellenic world and beyond. The name Kafé & Kouvénta reflects a simple truth: that understanding often begins with an honest exchange, maybe over a cup of coffee. In a fast-paced, digital world, this podcast offers space to slow down, listen, and reconnect with o...
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