Jacob recites two poems by Mascha Kaléko: “Interview mit mir selbst” and “Im Exil.” The German-Jewish poet had to flee to America in 1938, and her works were banned in Germany after the Nazis labeled them “harmful and undesirable.”

Our eyes were glued to the celebrities again in 2013, with some giving Hollywood-style red carpet entries, and others making a down and dirty exit. (video copyright dpa)

Activist Luisa Neubauer, who is one of the best-known representatives of the Fridays for Future climate protection movement in Germany, sharply criticizes the German government for its inadequate climate policy. Also, pay attention! This video has many examples of the German indirekte Rede (reported speech).

"Fridays for Future" climate activists are at it again. This time, they are protesting against the extension of Berlin's A100 freeway. According to the group, simply building more roads without considering the future of the city is no longer a sustainable transport policy. Copyright: dpa [German press agency].

Kitsch or cult? Since the major role of a garden gnome in the (ironically French) film Amélie, and the trial of artist Ottmar Hörl for his garden gnome giving a Nazi salute, gnomes have been a constant presence in the media. Protest gnomes giving the middle finger or baring their behind have led to court trials, and judging from a few of these dirty little gnomes in the video, you can see why! Viel Spaß!

Through the Berlin-based project Klappe Auf!, pupils in rural Brandenburg made this short film on children’s rights, in particular those relating to privacy and nonviolence.

The German national soccer team is making a clear statement on human rights in anticipation of the 2022 World Cup. Additionally, BioNTech/Pfizer are now testing their vaccine on younger children.

This video deals with gender-inclusive language, which is currently an important topic in German society. Paula also explains how gender-neutral language can be used in German.

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.

Just say "no" to wild animals in the circus: Luna Schweiger fights together with PETA Deutschland e.V. for a ban on wild animals in German circuses.

Forget your work worries and have a techno disco lunch! The "Lunch Beat" in Hamburg offers the (normally) late night dance experience for the lunch crowd! (video copyright dpa)

Binge drinking? Band members of German band Luxuslärm and their fans have a very strong opinion when it comes to this topic. The band is sponsoring the campaign “bunt statt blau” [colorful instead of blue (drunk)] which is now happening at many schools. Support it here!

Marga's new friendships continue to develop as she considers her options and tries to determine the best way to take down Mr. Ohrmann. At the same time, she has also begun to sympathize with him.

When the police come to search his house, Mr. Ohrmann entrusts Marga with incriminating documents. The window of opportunity is there, but Marga starts to feel quite unsure about the whole thing.

Marga confronts Mr. Ohrmann with her terms, but it may be too late for him to do the right thing and save himself.

Mr. Ohrmann tries to call to turn himself in, but the line is busy. Luckily, Dr. Gössel is determined to give him a chance.

Mobbing is more than just disagreeing about something. It is when children or teens are terrorized mentally or physically over a longer period of time by their peers.
Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur (The German Press Agency)

Reduction of VAT rates, aid for municipalities, subsidies for families, relief for electricity costs: The leaders of the coalition have agreed on a 130-billion-euro economic stimulus package to combat the negative effects of the corona crisis in Germany. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

The German government has decided to lift travel restrictions for most European countries beginning June 15. Foreign Minister Heiko Maas announced that the measure applies to the EU countries, the other countries of the Schengen area, and the United Kingdom. Copyright: Deutsche Presse Agentur [The German Press Agency]

Emma and Nico might not have done everything exactly as Lisa instructed them...

Nico makes a few new friends while waiting for Lisa at a cafe.

Nico listens while Tarek takes care of various scheduling matters at the café.

Nico asks Max and Tarek about what kind of work they had to do at their previous jobs. Suddenly, they realize Lisa has left something behind.

Max and Nico race to find Lisa before she goes to her interview without the documents she needs! The interview is taking place in a huge office building—will they find her in time?