Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Gabriela and Mira from Karlsruhe talk about SINGinKA, the local choir project they founded. Their group doesn't have the same structure as most choirs – and is therefore much more open to all types of singing enthusiasts!
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Jan Böhmermann and the panel discuss to what extent people really live in "filter bubbles" in which they only hear political perspectives that reinforce their own ideas. He thinks it's not as big of a threat as people believe.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany
LOTTE and Max Giesinger talk about their new single, "Auf das, was da noch kommt" and how much fun they had shooting the music video with so many celebrity guests in hilarious roles.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
A private lab in Germany is working to create a vaccine for COVID-19 as quickly as possible. The US and German governments are already vying for access to the results.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Jan Fedder, the star of the popular TV series "Großstadtrevier," has passed away. He lived in Hamburg where the series took place, and was a popular local celebrity.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Germany North German
This segment begins with a discussion about generational differences, and then continues on to an exploration of the roles and responsibilities of the government and of the people.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
Germany
Throughout his life, Luigi Colani designed cars for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Volkswagen, and BMW. In this interview, the late designer discusses his disappointment with current design trends and a lack of innovation, and German politics as well.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Germany North German South German
Determined to hear from anyone who has a question or comment, the panel members continue to call on audience members. One person points out that the problem of right-wing extremism is hardly confined to Germany, and that age has a lot to do with the perception of immigration as a threat rather than something that benefits society.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Germany
Two members of the audience discuss perceptions of democracy and political engagement in Germany, while Jan Böhmermann considers how the meanings behind certain political terminology are shifting. They are grateful for the fact that the ZDF network has put a spotlight on Saxonians who are against far-right extremism in Germany.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Germany Berlinian North German
Jan Böhmermann and his peers discuss freedom of expression, recent changes in the way the press is viewed, and the effect this has on satirists and comedians who deal with current events.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany South German
Cettina tells the legend of how the pretzel got its shape and its lye glaze. Afterwards, Cettina and Sara compare a store-bought pretzel with one of the ones they made themselves.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Germany
The panel talks about how the infrastructure in Germany may contribute to the rise of far right sentiment in the eastern part of the country.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany South German
Cettina and Sarah cook a very traditional Bavarian meal: pretzels made from scratch with sausages.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Germany
Besides Oktoberfest, what else do you know about Bavaria? Cettina and Sarah go through the geography, history, and other facts related to Germany's largest federal state.
Difficulty:
Advanced
Germany North German
Audience members talk about a recent demonstration and how reactions to populist movements have changed in cities such as Dresden.
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