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The panelists talk more about stereotypes of eastern and western regions of Germany and what motivates people to join the AfD. One audience member reminds the group that actions speak louder than words.
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Audience members talk about a recent demonstration and how reactions to populist movements have changed in cities such as Dresden.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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In this final segment, Jan Böhmermann and the rest of the panel talk about to what extent jokes can be made about certain groups. Are there times when they create actual stereotypes and thus become harmful?
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Two years ago Bosse was still sitting in the “Waiting Room,” and delivered, with his self-titled album, a genuine classic. With his new album “Kraniche” (“Cranes“), the Hamburg native has opened up new realms. Copyright DPA
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With “Der letzte Tanz” (The Last Dance), pop singer Axel Bosse of Braunschweig celebrates the here and now — enjoy each moment as if it were the last, he says, because each moment is unique.
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In part one of this series, Yabla star reporter Diane attends the Peter and Paul festival in Bretten, where she not only dons medieval garb, but proceeds to take lessons in loading and shooting a replica of an ancient matchlock musket, and all in a genuine Baden dialect!
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Part two of this series takes Yabla star reporter Diane to a catapult stand, where the carnie gives her a detailed account of the history of the catapult, and on to the "Mercenaries" club, whose members wear medieval costumes and barter their services in Bretten's Peter and Paul Festival. Enjoy!
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Germany South German
In this next part, Yabla star reporter Diane tells us tales of the battle between Bretten and the Duke of Württemberg, of the fattened puppy that fooled him into retreat! We are also presented with the conjuring of a court jester. Viel Spaß!
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Following the Brexit vote, Scotland is at a crossroads. Many citizens feel more affinity with the European Union than the United Kingdom. Will Scotland choose to secede?
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