Episode 139: The German-Polish Relationship amid Changing European Security Challenges
14/01/2026 | 35 mins.
The European security landscape is shifting. The United States is pressuring Europe to manage the defense of its region, and many NATO allies have growing doubts about the long-term reliability …
Episode 138: The Trump Administration, the AfD, and German Foreign Policy
17/12/2025 | 31 mins.
Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) has been known for its foreign policy embrace of Russia and China, but in recent months, the party has turned its sights on building ties …
Episode 137: Friedrich Merz: Foreign Policy Chancellor
04/12/2025 | 35 mins.
Chancellor Merz has received praise internationally for many German foreign policy and defense initiatives in 2025: suspending the “debt brake” to allow for more security investments, expanding the Bundeswehr, committing …
Episode 136: The Role of Communities in Times of Crisis
20/11/2025 | 28 mins.
In Washington, DC, LGBTQ+ organizations enhance the city’s cultural life, provide services, and represent the community’s political interests. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are losing protections and facing increased …
Episode 135: Reenergizing the German Economy
12/11/2025 | 32 mins.
The German economy is stagnating, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised an autumn of reforms. But are the government’s policies enough to restore competitiveness? Berenberg Chief Economist Holger Schmieding joins …