Best Slow German Podcasts (2026)

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News in Slow German - #496 - Easy German Radio 8:29

1h ago8:29

8:29

Wir beginnen unser Programm mit einem Rückblick auf einige aktuelle Ereignisse. Die ersten beiden Storys beschäftigen sich mit dem wichtigsten Ereignis der letzten Woche – der Festnahme des venezolanischen Staatschefs Nicolás Maduro durch US-Streitkräfte. Insbesondere sprechen wir über die sich wandelnde geopolitische Lage und die Botschaft, die di…

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Rosa Luxemburg – SG 314 9:35

3d ago9:35

9:35

Heute stelle ich dir wieder eine wichtige Person aus der deutschen Geschichte vor. Es geht um eine bedeutende Frau: Rosa Luxemburg. Hast du ihren Namen schon einmal gehört? Rosa Luxemburg war eine politische Denkerin und Aktivistin. Sie lebte am Ende des 19. und zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts. In dieser Zeit hatten viele Menschen in Europa große so…

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Haushaltsgeräte! 9:34

4d ago9:34

9:34

Transcript: Transcript If you want to support the podcast, you can click here: Support Please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). You can contact me as a Steady Supporter or write a mail to [email protected] . Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten? Kei…

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AI for MSPs: Google and OpenAI's New Tools Raise Trust and Liability Concerns 17:03

11h ago17:03

17:03

Google has introduced an AI-powered inbox view for Gmail, designed to enhance user experience by transforming the traditional email interface into a personalized platform that includes to-do items and topic summaries. This feature, currently available to trusted testers in the U.S. for consumer Gmail accounts, aims to help users manage their emails…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Microsoft Teams Enhances Security Features for Managed Service Providers 16:29

1d ago16:29

16:29

Microsoft has announced significant changes to its Teams platform, set to take effect on January 12, 2026. The platform will automatically enhance messaging security by blocking risky files and scanning shared links for potential phishing threats. This proactive measure aims to protect organizations, particularly smaller ones without dedicated secu…

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MSP AI Risk Management as Shadow AI Adoption Reshapes Trust and Automation 15:25

3d ago15:25

15:25

Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating without formal ownership as employees, customers, and patients integrate AI tools into daily decisions. Surveys from Gallup show 45% of U.S. employees use AI at work at least occasionally, while research cited by OpenAI indicates roughly 60% of American adults recently used AI for health-related ques…

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MSP Hiring Challenges: Navigating Labor Shortages and AI Impact on Workforce Strategy 18:29

4d ago18:29

18:29

The U.S. economy demonstrated robust growth in the third quarter of 2025, with a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of 4.3%, according to the Commerce Department. This growth occurred despite consumer concerns and uncertainties related to tariffs, with military spending and corporate profits contributing significantly. However, the technology se…

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AI for MSPs: Transforming Business Processes and Driving Measurable Outcomes 21:54

7d ago21:54

21:54

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are encouraged to shift their focus from traditional infrastructure management to becoming Managed Intelligence Providers (MIPs), emphasizing the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into their service offerings. Chance Weaver, VP of AI Adoption at PAX 8, highlights the necessity for MSPs to engage in deeper …

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News in Slow German - #495 - Study German While Listening to the News 10:01

7d ago10:01

10:01

Wir beginnen unsere Diskussion über aktuelle Ereignisse mit einem beunruhigenden Trend – dem dramatischen Rückgang der Frauenrechte in Israel. Anschließend sprechen wir über eine neue Welle von KI-Chatbots, die Jesus simulieren und spirituelle Beratung und Begleitung online anbieten. In unserem Wissenschaftsthema diskutieren wir heute über ein Prob…

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AI for MSPs: Enhancing Service Desk Automation with Human-in-the-Loop Strategies 20:22

10d ago20:22

20:22

The conversation centers on the evolving role of automation in Managed Service Providers (MSPs), particularly the implementation of human-in-the-loop AI systems. Mathieu Tougas, CEO of Mizo Technologies, emphasizes that while automation can significantly enhance efficiency—reporting a 26% increase in technician capacity and a 30% reduction in escal…

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Episode #229 - Who’s Rising, Who’s Falling, and Why China Still Matters Most 40:23

8d ago40:23

40:23

In Episode 229, Tu and Lei unpack the November China EV sales inflection point and what it reveals about the next phase of the global auto industry. With subsidies set to expire in 2026, November marked the real start of China’s year-end “mad dash.” The numbers show a clear split: Xiaomi, XPeng, Leapmotor, Geely, and NIO accelerating, while BYD and…

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Episode #230 - Rivian’s AI Moment, China’s L4 Push, and the Race for Affordable EVs 40:43

8d ago40:43

40:43

In this episode, Tu and Lei dive into a week dominated by autonomy, AI, and a widening gap between China’s EV ecosystem and the rest of the world. The episode opens with a deep reaction to Rivian’s Autonomy AI Day—why it felt like déjà vu for anyone following China’s smart-EV space, and how Rivian’s announcements mirror what Chinese players like XP…

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Episode #231 - 2025 In Review 1:17:27

8d ago1:17:27

1:17:27

Tu and Lei close out 2025 with a sweeping, on-the-ground review of the most consequential year yet for China’s EV, AV, and mobility ecosystem — and why its ripple effects are now impossible for the rest of the world to ignore. From CES to Shanghai, Munich, and New York, the hosts reflect on firsthand experiences that defined the year: China’s EV ex…

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Die Vierschanzentournee 8:17

11d ago8:17

8:17

Free Transcript: transcript If you want to support the podcast, you can click here: support Please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). You can contact me as a Steady Supporter or write a mail to [email protected] . Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Exploring Digital Identity and Misinformation in Tech Thrillers with Robbie Bach 19:58

14d ago19:58

19:58

Robbie Bach, former president of Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices Division, discusses his transition from technology executive to author of political techno-thrillers, focusing on his latest book, The Blockchain Syndicate. The narrative explores themes of digital identity, misinformation, and the vulnerabilities of modern institutions, emphasi…

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News in Slow German - #494 - German Grammar, News and Expressions 9:34

12d ago9:34

9:34

Wie immer starten wir unser Programm mit einer Diskussion über aktuelle Ereignisse. Wir beginnen mit der überraschenden Entscheidung des Magazins The Economist, Syrien zum Land des Jahres zu ernennen. Danach sprechen wir über die Ausgaben für Weihnachtseinkäufe in der EU, die dieses Jahr steigen werden. Diese Ausgaben sind jedoch weniger ein Ausdru…

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Der Weihnachtsbaum - eine Tradition aus Deutschland 5:44

13d ago5:44

5:44

Transcript: transcript If you want to support the podcast, you can click here: support Please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). You can contact me as a Steady Supporter or write a mail to [email protected] . Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten? Kei…

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Die Justiz in Deutschland – SG 313 13:01

14d ago13:01

13:01

Mit Anfang 20 habe ich bei einer Zeitung gearbeitet. Eine meiner Aufgaben war es, über Gerichtsverfahren zu berichten. Ich bin also zum Amtsgericht gegangen, habe mich in eine Verhandlung gesetzt und zugehört. Danach habe ich darüber einen Artikel geschrieben. Ich fand diese Termine immer besonders interessant. Wieso begehen Menschen Straftaten? Wa…

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MSP Compliance Strategies for Government Contracts and AI Integration with Laith Pahlawan 23:03

17d ago23:03

23:03

Laith Palhawan, CEO and founder of OrangeCrew, has successfully transitioned his managed IT services company into the public sector by becoming GSA certified, allowing him to provide IT services to government agencies. This shift has required a deep understanding of compliance and security requirements that differ significantly from those in the pr…

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MSP Automation Strategies: How to Scale Without Relying on Human Labor in 2026 15:30

18d ago15:30

15:30

The episode reviews the outcomes of predictions made for 2025, highlighting the evolving role of automation and AI in Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Key findings indicate that while generative AI has improved data accessibility, it has not fully resolved existing reporting issues related to data quality and governance. Additionally, the anticipa…

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Die Arbeit als...Paketbote! 5:18

15d ago5:18

5:18

Free Transcript: transcript If you want to support the podcast, you can click here: support Please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). You can contact me as a Steady Supporter or write a mail to [email protected] . Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten…

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AI for MSPs: Automating Customer Service and Enhancing Nonprofit IT Solutions 18:52

19d ago18:52

18:52

Matthew Nikravesh, CEO and co-founder of Solarus Technologies, discussed the evolution of managed services in response to the increasing demand for cloud solutions, particularly Azure, during the pandemic. Solaris Technologies, founded in 2012, focuses on providing managed services primarily to nonprofits and small to mid-sized businesses. The comp…

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MSP Profitability Trends: Understanding Revenue Growth and Labor Costs in 2025 44:28

20d ago44:28

44:28

The episode features a discussion on the current state of profitability and revenue growth within the Managed Service Provider (MSP) industry, highlighting that 2024 marks the fifth consecutive year of strong profitability. Despite this positive trend, revenue growth has cooled compared to the rapid increases seen from 2021 to 2023, with organic re…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Navigating AI Accountability and Job Market Shifts in 2025 17:38

21d ago17:38

17:38

Conflicting jobs data indicates a complex economic landscape for IT service providers, as the unemployment rate in the tech sector has risen to 4% with a loss of 134,000 jobs between October and November 2025. Despite a drop in the overall unemployment rate to 4.2% and a projected growth of managed services contributing $608 billion to the B2B tech…

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News in Slow German - #493 - German Grammar, News and Expressions 9:52

20d ago9:52

9:52

Wir beginnen unsere Diskussion über aktuelle Ereignisse mit einem tragischen Vorfall in Sydney, Australien. Dort wurden bei einem Anschlag am Bondi Beach am ersten Tag der Chanukka-Feierlichkeiten fünfzehn Menschen getötet. Danach sprechen wir über den bevorstehenden vierten Jahrestag der russischen Invasion in der Ukraine und was dies für Europa b…

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AI for MSPs: Navigating Control and Accountability in Automated Services 16:26

22d ago16:26

16:26

Thrive, a global technology outsourcing provider, is pursuing a $1 billion market position by the end of 2029, following significant revenue growth and 27 acquisitions since its inception. The company is focusing on enhancing its service offerings, particularly in managed artificial intelligence services, through a $100 million investment in its ne…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Ransomware Shifts to Hypervisors, AI Risks, and Regulatory Challenges 17:34

23d ago17:34

17:34

Ransomware payments have decreased by 33%, dropping from approximately $1.1 billion in 2023 to $734 million in 2024, according to a report from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Despite this decline in payments, the number of ransomware attacks has remained relatively stable, with 1,476 incidents reported last year, a slight decrease of onl…

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AI for MSPs: Navigating Governance, Quality Control, and New Procurement Guidelines 13:51

24d ago13:51

13:51

Analyst firm Forrester has projected that AI-native cloud solutions could generate $20 billion in revenue by 2026, significantly reshaping enterprise IT operations. However, the transition to these solutions raises concerns about governance gaps that could lead to outages. Organizations are increasingly redesigning their systems across various sect…

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AI for MSPs: Navigating Hiring Challenges and IT Spending Trends in 2025 14:22

25d ago14:22

14:22

Global IT spending is projected to reach its highest level in 30 years, driven primarily by investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services. According to a report from the International Data Corporation, spending on hardware, software, and IT services is expected to rise by 14%, marking the fastest growth rate since 1996. However, th…

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Ein Märchen zum Deutsch lernen (Teil 2) 10:34

22d ago10:34

10:34

Free Transcript: transcript If you want to support the podcast, you can click here: Support Please share this podcast with your friends, family and neighbours or even write a review :). You can contact me as a Steady Supporter or write a mail to [email protected] . Du möchtest deine Werbung in diesem und vielen anderen Podcasts schalten…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Transforming Security from Cost Center to Business Growth Driver 21:59

26d ago21:59

21:59

Scott Alldridge, CEO of IP Services and author of the Visible Ops series, emphasizes the necessity of viewing cybersecurity as a growth driver rather than a cost center. He argues that the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, which now target small businesses, necessitates a shift in perspective. Aldridge highlights that organizations must r…

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MSP Cybersecurity Risks: OpenAI's Warning on AI Models and Zero-Day Exploits 17:22

28d ago17:22

17:22

OpenAI has released GPT 5.2, a new model that reportedly outperforms industry professionals across 44 occupations in benchmark tests, completing tasks over 11 times faster and at less than 1% of the cost of expert professionals. This development follows a declaration of urgency from CEO Sam Altman, who highlighted the need to enhance ChatGPT's capa…

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AI for MSPs: Navigating Adoption Challenges and Governance in 2025 15:15

29d ago15:15

15:15

Microsoft's analysis of 37.5 million de-identified conversations from its CoPilot feature indicates that AI assistants are becoming increasingly integrated into daily life, with users frequently seeking health-related advice and engaging in programming discussions during weekdays. However, despite this growing reliance on AI, CoPilot only commands …

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News in Slow German - #492 - German Grammar, News and Expressions 11:01

27d ago11:01

11:01

Wir beginnen den ersten Teil des Programms mit einer Diskussion über ein neues Dokument zur nationalen Sicherheitsstrategie der USA, das letzte Woche veröffentlicht wurde. Wir sprechen über die Punkte des Dokuments, die direkte Auswirkungen auf Europa haben, sowie über die im Dokument enthaltene Vorhersage einer „zivilisatorischen Auslöschung" Euro…

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AI for MSPs: Overcoming Trust Issues and Embracing Personalized Solutions 13:25

30d ago13:25

13:25

AI adoption among business leaders is facing significant skepticism, as a recent survey by Workato and Harvard Business Review revealed that only 6% of over 600 tech leaders expressed full confidence in AI agents managing essential processes. Despite this lack of trust, 86% of respondents indicated plans to invest more in AI technology over the nex…

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AI for MSPs: Addressing Adoption Challenges and Cybersecurity Risks in 2025 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

AI adoption is facing significant challenges, as evidenced by Microsoft's CoPilot Plus initiative, which accounted for less than 10% of systems shipped in Q3 2024. Despite initial enthusiasm, privacy concerns surrounding features like the recall function have hindered consumer interest, leading Microsoft to pivot towards making all Windows 11 compu…

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Vorurteile / Stereotype über Deutschland – SG 312 8:52

28d ago8:52

8:52

Wir alle haben Vorurteile oder Stereotype. Das bedeutet, dass man über andere Menschen denkt, sie seien alle gleich. Man glaubt also, etwas über eine ganze Gruppe zu wissen, obwohl man nur wenige Personen kennt. Stell dir zum Beispiel einen Franzosen vor. Was siehst du? Du siehst einen Mann in einem gestreiften Oberteil mit einer Baskenmütze auf de…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Navigating Job Cuts and AI Complexity in 2025 16:17

1M ago16:17

16:17

The managed service provider (MSP) market is projected to grow significantly, with a valuation increase from $337.6 billion in 2024 to $406.74 billion in 2025, driven by the complexity of modern IT infrastructures and rising cybersecurity threats. However, small businesses in the United States are facing severe challenges, shedding jobs at pandemic…

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Die mentale Gesundheit 9:02

29d ago9:02

9:02

Free Transcript: https://steady.page/de/sgle/posts/94838e89-c1b9-4040-a5f3-ae18fb7fdc9f?utmcampaign=steadysharing_button Clip about fighting loneliness in german tv: #melddichmalwieder Telefonseelsorge: Website Telefonseelsorge If you want to support the podcast, you can click here: https://steady.page/de/sgle/about Please share this podcast with y…

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AI for MSPs: Transitioning from RPA to Agentic Automation for Enhanced Efficiency with Chris Radich 20:17

1M ago20:17

20:17

Chris Radich from UiPath discusses the transition from traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to agentic automation, emphasizing its potential to streamline end-to-end business processes. This shift allows organizations to focus on delivering outcomes rather than merely automating tasks. Radich highlights that agentic automation can handle co…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Addressing Identity Risks and Account Control Fraud in 2025 39:54

1M ago39:54

39:54

The integration of advanced AI capabilities in tools like OpenAI Atlas and Microsoft Teams has raised significant security concerns, particularly regarding identity and trust vulnerabilities. Recent findings from LayerX indicate that the Atlas browser has critical vulnerabilities that could allow attackers to inject harmful instructions, while Micr…

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MSP Pricing Pressure: Microsoft 365 Subscription Hikes and Their Impact on Margins 14:41

1M ago14:41

14:41

Microsoft has announced a price increase for its Office productivity software subscriptions, set to take effect on July 1, 2026. The Microsoft 365 Business Basic subscription will rise from $6 to $7 per user per month, while the Business Standard subscription will increase from $12.50 to $14. Additionally, the Microsoft 365 E3 enterprise subscripti…

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MSP Cybersecurity: Addressing AI-Driven Threats and Rising RAM Prices 15:00

1M ago15:00

15:00

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has made significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) at its reInvent event, introducing a new AI training chip, Trainium 3, which reportedly enhances performance for AI training and inference by up to four times while reducing energy consumption by 40%. Additionally, AWS launched new features in its Agent Core…

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News in Slow German - #491 - Intermediate German Weekly Program 11:18

1M ago11:18

11:18

Wir beginnen das Programm mit einem ernsten Thema. Die Militärausgaben der europäischen Länder wurden erhöht. Wie viel Zeit bleibt der EU noch, um sich auf einen möglichen Angriff Russlands vorzubereiten? Anschließend diskutieren wir über die Pläne der EU, die strengen Regeln für staatliche Beihilfen zu lockern, um den Bau von erschwinglichem Wohnr…

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