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Media Publications
Articles, commentaries and expert appearances in the press, television, radio and at conferences — from 2013 to 2026. Updated on an ongoing basis.
Authored publications
Articles, commentaries and analyses authored by me in the Polish and international press and on the LEX NOSTRA Foundation platforms. Some earlier articles are being recovered from editorial archives.
- Maciej Lisowski, Prawo i Pięść (Law and the Fist) — author (2018)
- Maciej Lisowski (co-author), Studenci o własnym rozwoju (Students on Their Own Development). Collective work by first-year SWPS students, edited by Professor Zbigniew Pietrasiński, Institute of Psychology of the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN) Publishing — Warsaw School of Social Psychology (SWPS), Warsaw 1997.
2026
3 items„Kto chroni Witolda Karczewskiego?"
Investigative analysis of nine years of failure to act by Polish prosecution authorities against a businessman ultimately charged with a USD 4.9 million bribe in a Kenyan agricultural tender. I ask who held a "protective umbrella" over him for years — and why attacks on the whistle-blower intensified precisely when the indictment was filed. Based o
„Niewidzialna ręka w polskim biznesie i samorządach"
A "decalogue of pathologies" of Poland's special services — the mechanisms hitting entrepreneurs and local-government officials. I describe "topikarstwo" (the destruction of companies by former operatives with insider knowledge), the lack of counterintelligence protection for Polish business, and the systemic use of services to pressure local gover
"A Polish Businessman's African Ties Raise Questions About Belarus Links"
My debut in an English-language opinion daily. The article documents the ties of Polish businessman W. Karczewski with circles close to the Belarusian KGB, including the sanctioned Viktor Sheiman. Based on court records, border-register data (883 PL–BY crossings between 2004 and 2020), and tender documents concerning the ~USD 100 million Kenyan con
2025
2 items„Służby Łukaszenki — mechanizm operacji wpływu w Polsce"
An extensive study on the presence of Belarusian special services in Poland: 883 PL–BY border crossings, ties with Viktor Sheiman (chief of Lukashenko's personal protection, sanctioned), the delegations' companions. Sections include: "Lukashenko's Key Man in Poland", "Karczewski in Lukashenko's Inner Circle", "Hołownia, Sowa and the Visa Scandal".
„Twoje prawa – nasza misja"
A double interview in Rynek Inwestycji. I explain the limits of administrative discretion, citizens' strategies for defence against oppressive offices (appeals, complaints of inactivity, the administrative court), and when professional legal representation becomes essential. Together with Dr. Marek Woch (BiS Federation).
2018–2020
3 items„Kto chciał zniszczyć ministra Ziobrę"
Commentary and account of my appearance on the "Gorące pytania" programme hosted by Aleksander Majewski on wPolsce.pl.
„Czy bandyci w Polsce są bezkarni?"
Author commentary on my appearance on the "Gorące pytania" programme (wPolsce.pl), together with attorney Maciej Morawiec — on the impunity of criminals in Poland.
„Konferencja prasowa Fundacji LEX NOSTRA — z Marszałkiem Seniorem K. Morawieckim"
Account of the press conference with the participation of the Marshal Senior of the Sejm, Paweł Lisicki (editor-in-chief of Do Rzeczy), Piotr Kubiak and Jerzy Jachowicz — one of the Foundation's most significant public events of 2018.
2013–2016
9 items„Afrykański Czarownik"
The original investigation describing the operational scheme used on African markets by Witold Karczewski (vice-president of Contractus). This text became the foundation for my International Business Times article in 2026.
Biuletyn SDP nr 7–8/2015 — wzmianka
Entry in the Bulletin of the Polish Journalists' Association (Stowarzyszenie Dziennikarzy Polskich) — available in the SDP PDF archive.
„Prezydent Komorowski nie broni symbolu Polski Walczącej"
The Foundation's alarm over the unpunished use of the Fighting Poland symbol by Leszek Bubel. I called on the President of Poland to act.
„Leszek Bubel w układzie" — materiał Fundacji LEX NOSTRA
The mechanisms of the "system" in Polish judicature and the activities of Leszek Bubel — a Foundation investigation.
„Jak się robi przestępcę — różowo nie jest"
The absurd and costly experiences of Polish small business owners in confrontation with the bureaucratic and judicial apparatus.
„Polski sąd słucha Łukaszenki?"
The scandalous treatment by Polish prosecutors of Belarusian opposition activist Andrzej Żukowiec — the subordination of Polish justice to Belarusian interests.
Rzekomy mobbing przykrywką dla większej afery? Były pracownik kontra Narodowy Bank Polski
Authored article as Director of the LEX NOSTRA Foundation. The case of Andrzej Radzio, a former NBP employee who claimed that workplace harassment served to cover up a larger scandal at the central bank.
„Czy Poczta Polska podzieli los LOT-u?"
The public disclosure of a procurement procedure in state-owned companies, the WSI report, and military-intelligence agents within PLL LOT.
„Dominacja RWE Polska zagrożeniem…"
The scandalous treatment of a customer by an energy monopolist — a company lost tens of thousands of zlotys while RWE charged 90 PLN for reconnection.
Expert appearances — TV, radio, conferences
Selected appearances as an expert and commentator on television channels, radio stations and at industry conferences. Archive being updated progressively.
2025
4 items13. Gala VIP — laureat nagrody „Firma VIP-a 2025"
As founder and director of the LEX NOSTRA Foundation — recipient of the "Firma VIP-a 2025" award. Presented at the prestigious Gala VIP, covered by Magazyn VIP.
Programowy Kongres Zjednoczeniowy — reprezentant Instytutu Myśli K. Morawieckiego
As president of the Kornel Morawiecki Institute of Thought, I signed the Unification Act and delivered a programme speech at the Congress of the Non-Partisan and Local Government Federation. The Federation's culminating political event of 2025.
Forum Ekonomiczne w Karpaczu 2025
Participation as director of the LEX NOSTRA Foundation. The Rynek Inwestycji interview — "Twoje prawa – nasza misja" (August 2025) — arose from this presence.
Współpraca LEX NOSTRA — Kancelaria Rzecznika Przedsiębiorców
Announcement of a cooperation agreement: "Together we will be stronger." Quoted as director of the Foundation and expert on civil rights.
2024
2 itemsWywiad: „Plan odwieszenia zasadniczej służby wojskowej"
Expert commentary on national security: "Poland still has reserves for our professional army today, but this is a situation right on the edge."
Zeznania przed sejmową komisją śledczą (sprawa Obajtka)
One of three witnesses called before the parliamentary investigative committee in the Obajtek case.
2019–2023
12 itemsTVS.pl — „W gąszczu przepisów łatwo się zgubić" (wywiad wideo)
Extensive video interview marking the 10th anniversary of the LEX NOSTRA Foundation. On the Foundation's mission and assistance to people wronged by public authorities and complex regulations.
Superstacja · „Raport" — wystąpienie eksperckie
Further expert appearance on Superstacja's "Raport" programme (LEX NOSTRA TV YouTube channel). Recording available on YouTube.
TVP Info · „Twoja Sprawa" — cykl wystąpień eksperckich
Multiple expert appearances on TVP Info's "Twoja Sprawa" programme. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
ATV — działalność charytatywna Fundacji LEX NOSTRA
Interview for ATV Television (reporter: Andrzej Tarkowski-Kiliszewski). On the Foundation's charitable social activity.
ATV — pomoc prawna Fundacji LEX NOSTRA
A 48-minute interview on the legal assistance provided by the Foundation (November 2021, Warsaw).
Forum Ekonomiczne Karpacz 2021 — panel „Podlaskie Perły Biznesu"
The voice of Podlaskie at the Forum — representing the world of non-governmental organisations in the "Podlaskie Business and Local Government Pearls" panel.
Forum Ekonomiczne Karpacz 2020 — panel „Dobre bo Podlaskie"
Visiting professor and director of the LEX NOSTRA Foundation — participation in the panel debate at the Economic Forum.
Niezależna Telewizja — śledztwa Fundacji LEX NOSTRA
Conversation with Janusz Zagórski on the Wołomin mafia and the "dismantling" of entrenched networks in the Polish justice system.
Radio WNET · Poranek WNET — o arogancji sędziów
Interview on Poranek WNET (Karnowski, Rzymkowski, Shen). The main ailments of the Polish judiciary: excessive delays and judicial errors.
wPolsce.pl · „Gorące Pytania" — „Czy rosyjskie służby kontrolują biznes?"
Guest of Aleksander Majewski (at least 4 episodes of this programme with my participation have been identified for 2019–2020).
wPolsce.pl · „Gorące tematy" — „Kim jest Broda?"
Together with attorney Maciej Morawiec and a senior police officer — an investigation into a specific corruption case.
Telewizja Echo24 — wywiad (po śmierci K. Morawieckiego)
An 18-minute interview on the activities of the LEX NOSTRA Foundation following the death of Marshal Senior of the Sejm Kornel Morawiecki (September 2019).
2017–2018
16 itemsZaopiekował się matką i bratem — ale straci dom. Wini urzędników — Polsat Interwencja
"The officials should have approached this matter in a completely different way." The case of Władysław Sitko from Wieliczka, who despite caring for his family is losing his home due to administrative errors.
Wieczór RDC: Prawo i Pięść — Radio dla Ciebie
Interview about my book "Prawo i Pięść" (Law and Fist, 2018) on the "Wieczór RDC" programme. Podcast available online on the RDC website.
Superstacja · „Raport" — zadłużenie alimentacyjne w Polsce
Expert guest on Superstacja's "Raport" programme (LEX NOSTRA TV channel). Topic: child maintenance arrears in Poland totalling PLN 41 billion. Host: Bartosz Weremczuk.
wRealu24 · „Ostry Dyżur" (odcinek pilotowy)
Guest in the pilot episode of the "Ostry Dyżur" programme on wRealu24. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
NOWA TV · „Super Temat"
Guest of editor Jarosław Kulczyński on the "Super Temat" programme on NOWA TV. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
wPolsce.pl · „Barykada"
Guest on wPolsce.pl's "Barykada" programme, with the film "Układ zamknięty" (Closed Circuit) as starting point. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Superstacja · „Polska w kawałkach Grzegorza Jankowskiego"
Guest on Grzegorz Jankowski's programme, alongside Piotr Ikonowicz (Social Justice Movement). Topic: civil rights. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Radio WNET · Poranek WNET — reforma sądownictwa
Further WNET programme with editor Wierzejski, topic: judicial reform (a different recording from the 25.04.2017 and 29.01.2020 episodes). Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Polskie Radio 24 · „Kulisy Spraw" — dodatkowy odcinek (11 XII)
Programme hosted by Jerzy Jachowicz; an additional episode with Lisowski beyond those already documented. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Wiec „Stop cenzurze Internetu" — prelegent (Wrocław)
Address at the "Stop Internet censorship" rally in Wrocław alongside Dawid Tomczyk and Jarosław Bogusławski — in defence of freedom of speech online.
PR24 · „Kulisy Spraw" — sytuacja w polskim sądownictwie
Jerzy Jachowicz's programme. Reforms of the justice system and their effects — from the perspective of the author of a book on pathologies in Polish judicature.
PR24 · „Kulisy Spraw" — „LEX NOSTRA w Brukseli. Potrzebny jest pozytywny lobbing"
Plans to open a Foundation branch in Brussels and the need for positive lobbying on behalf of Polish entrepreneurs in the EU.
PR24 · „Kulisy Spraw" — patologie wymiaru sprawiedliwości
"This is precisely the pathology of the justice system" — on judicial errors and their consequences for citizens.
„Porozmawiajmy o Wrocławiu" odc. 17
Wrocław's political landscape, relations with Kornel Morawiecki, and the Kukiz'15 movement.
PR24 · „Kulisy Spraw" — sprawa Andrzeja Kursa
Jerzy Jachowicz's programme — analysis of a scandalous verdict in a specific case.
Radio WNET · Poranek — reforma KRS
Conversation with Krzysztof Skowroński. Reform of the National Council of the Judiciary "is a good idea" — the need for democratic oversight of judicial power.
2014–2016
13 itemsSzacunek i pokora wobec problemów seniorów — GazetaSenior.pl
Interview as Director of LEX NOSTRA Foundation on assisting senior citizens wronged by public authorities and institutions. Originally from 2016, published online on 16 March 2020.
Komentarz w głównym wydaniu Faktów TVN
Commentary for TVN Fakty main evening news on the case of Jelenia Góra police officers accused of abuse of power. Date confirmed from the Foundation's archive; direct link is being verified.
TVP1 „Obserwator" — sprawa nastolatki z MOW Gliwice
LEX NOSTRA Foundation publicised the case of a teenage girl placed in a youth reform centre in Gliwice, which directly led to the intervention of the TVP Obserwator programme. Confirmed by the independent civic press.
Zabójca i przebiegły oszust czy ofiara wymiaru sprawiedliwości? — Polsat Interwencja
Commentary on the case of Marek Gliński, sentenced to 21 years in prison, who claims to be innocent. LEX NOSTRA Foundation assists the convicted man in seeking a verdict review.
„Blisko ludzi": pijany prokurator z Włocławka bez zarzutów — TVN24
Studio guest on TVN24 in a discussion following the programme "Blisko ludzi". Topic: prosecutorial immunity, no charges despite driving under the influence of alcohol.
TVP Białystok · „Obiektyw"
Appearance concerning a street renovation case in Białystok — a Foundation client's case. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
TVP Lublin · „Zdarzenia — Magazyn Reporterów"
Appearance on TVP Lublin's regional investigative magazine. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Polskie Radio I Program · „Sygnały dnia"
Commentary on a proposal to require notaries to make recordings — the flagship programme of Polish Radio's First Channel. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Parlamentní listy (parlamentnilisty.cz) — wywiad
Interview or commentary for the Czech political portal parlamentnilisty.cz. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Radio Maryja — komentarze eksperckie
Expert commentaries on Radio Maryja: the Belarusian visa-processing tender and commentary on the Ziętara case. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Radio WNET · Poranek WNET — prawo łaski prezydenckiego
Programme hosted by editor Aleksander Wierzejski; topic: the presidential right of pardon. Appearance confirmed in the Foundation's archive (fundacja.lexnostra.pl/category/fundacja-w-mediach/); direct link to the source material is being verified.
Niezawisłość, czyli bezkarność — PCH24.pl
Extended interview as Director of LEX NOSTRA Foundation on the crisis of trust in judges, the Grzegorz Braun case, and the need for judicial reform.
„Mąż został wysłany na śmierć" — Polsat Interwencja
Commentary on the death of an electrician: "I would not call this an attempt to clarify, rather an attempt to cover up." LEX NOSTRA Foundation intervenes regarding prosecutorial inaction.
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