Best Duesseldorf Podcasts (2024)

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Countdown to citizenship law change, Euro fever and can the German coalition survive? 32:10

7h ago32:10

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Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offer In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Sarah Magill. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Euro 2024 fever: IN PICTURES: Euro fans take over German cities for Euro 2024 Where are the fan zones for Euro 2024 in Ge…

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German football culture explained and what to expect at the EU elections 39:16

14d ago39:16

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Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offer In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. We are also joined by Kit Holden. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: European election latest: EU elections - Why has Germany's far-right AfD party crashed in…

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German cities overwhelmed with citizenship applications and outrage over Nazi hate speech 33:29

21d ago33:29

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Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offer In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Racist video from Sylt goes viral and sparks backlash: Outrage after partygoers filmed chanting racist slogans on island o…

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How to find therapy in Germany, culture shocks and what's it like being self-employed? 38:41

28d ago38:41

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Join The Local Germany with our podcast listener offer In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist Avalon Pernell. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Culture shocks Americans face in Germany: 10 things I found shocking as an Ame…

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Merkel's memoir, Berlin university protest row and fascinating facts about Cologne 39:49

1M ago39:49

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We also hear from journalist James Jackson. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Angela Mer…

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Violence against German politicians surges and how to get a summer job in Germany 34:36

1M ago34:36

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Attacks on German politicians surge ahead of European e…

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How to bring up bilingual children in Germany and the best things about living in Nuremberg 37:00

2M ago37:00

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Find out more about becoming a member of The Local In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: Who's affected by hike in flight ticket tax and what's the future for budget air travel?: 'Germany lacks a sensible airline po…

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Berlin’s €29 travel pass relaunch and how attractive is Germany to foreign workers? 37:56

2M ago37:56

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Find out more about becoming a member of The Local here In this episode Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: The spy scandals gripping Germany and rocking the AfD: 'How spying scandal has rocked troubled German far-right party What…

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Driving ban threats, Berlin tourist tips and will abortion become legal in Germany? 37:45

2M ago37:45

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to some of the stories we talk about: Bavaria takes a stand against Germany's canna…

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Can Germany's trains run on time, Spargelzeit begins and how happy are Germans? 35:43

3M ago35:43

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about: German national football team's strip controversies: '…

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#89 JANIS PROVISOR | artist, painter, Connecticut / NYC | Independent Special 2024 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Janis Provisor is a New Yorker, residing between Connecticut and New York City. Janis is an accomplished artist with a vast career in the arts, showing in galleries all over the world as well as having her work in many museum collections. Janis will be having a solo-presentation of her work with Halsey McKay at the Independent 2024. Now in her seve…

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Germany's citizenship test shake-up explained and the Holocaust-era film winning Oscars 36:45

3M ago36:45

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our guest this week is historian and tour guide Jonny Whitlam. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we t…

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What makes Berlin's techno scene so unique and how will Germany vote in EU elections? 33:12

3M ago33:12

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, Rachel Loxton is joined by journalists Aaron Burnett and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to stories we talk about today: Latest update on German citizenship law: When might …

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Why a German town is taking on Tesla and will strikes ruin the Easter holidays? 32:18

3M ago32:18

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the generous support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panellists Imogen Goodman and Paul Krantz. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by economist Friedhelm Pfeiffer, a senior researcher at the European Ce…

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#88 | VIAN SORA | artist, painter, Louisville, Kentucky | Independent Special 2024 31:44

3M ago31:44

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Vian Sora b. 1976 in Baghdad, Iraq, is an iraqi-american painter, living and working in Louisville, Kentucky.Growing up in Baghdad in a kurdish arab family coming from academia and culture, the great and rich Mesopotamian foundation of her cultural heritage is fundamental to her. Her life was enriched by both cultures as well as threatened by the p…

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Germany's cannabis law explained, immigration rule changes and Berlinale backlash 36:29

4M ago36:29

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Germany in Focus is made possible by the generous support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Imogen Goodman and Rachel Stern. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by immigration lawyer Sven Hasse. Here are links to some of the stories…

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#87 | ANTON SVYATSKY | Management, NYC | Independent Special 2024 33:35

4M ago33:35

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This is a special episode created in collaboration with Independent NYC. Anton Svyatsky (b. 1991, Moscow) is an American philosopher, curator, artist studio manager and gallery owner based in NYC. He has worked on, among others, parallel program exhibitions for different Biennials and has organized exhibitions at galleries in Europe and the US. He …

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Germany’s invisible border and what’s the job outlook for foreign residents? 34:19

4M ago34:19

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Germany in Focus made possible by the generous support of subscribers to The Local - find out more here about becoming a member. Our sponsor for this episode is US tax specialist BrightTax. In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Paul Krantz and Rachel Stern. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by career coach …

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Why Germany is getting 'war ready' and the growing citizenship application backlog 35:41

4M ago35:41

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Rachel Stern. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We are also joined by Berlin-based immigration lawyer Sven Hasse. Here are links to some of the stories we talk about: Carnival in Germany: Trump and Putin take centre stage at…

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#86 LINGZHI ZHUANG | LINSEED, Shanghai | Independent Special 2024 32:31

4M ago32:31

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Lingzhi Zhuang is a chinese exhibition maker, project space and gallery owner based in Shanghai.Her gallery LINSEED was established in 2022, focusing on a younger generation of asian and international artists.Having studied at Goldsmith's in London, Lingzhi received the call to take a post at Pearl Lam Galleries, one of the most acclaimed galleries…

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Can you get a job in Germany without German and what's it like as a new parent? 32:34

4M ago32:34

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are some links to the stories we talk about. Paying taxes: Should you get a tax advisor in Germany - and how much does it cost? Reader Question: How can I find a German …

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#85 KOEN DELAERE | artist, painter, teacher | a bodily experience 42:36

5M ago42:36

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Koen Delaere, b. 1970 Brugges, Belgium is an artist, painter and professor. He lives and works in Tilburg, Netherlands. For Delaere the body, it‘s unique expressions and sensitivities, the conditions under which it creates etc. are crucial in creating his bold material paintings.Koen talks his childhood, being a kind of outsider, his need to create…

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What German habits do foreigners pick up and will the strikes ever end? 34:06

5M ago34:06

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We talk about the new round of strikes causing travel chaos in Germany. Where will public transport in Germany be affected by strikes on Friday? Public transport to hospitals…

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Historic rail strike hits Germany and when should you apply for citizenship? 39:06

5M ago39:06

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We get into the train strike, AfD protests and hear from migration experts on what the new citizenship law means for foreigners in Germany. We also answer your questions on c…

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Germany’s citizenship law reaches crucial stage and could the AfD be banned? 38:33

5M ago38:33

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. If you have any questions for a future podcast episode, ask them here: What questions should we answer on our podcast? Here are the links to some of the stories we discuss: Ge…

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Strikes, protests and the far-right: The challenges facing Germany in 2024 37:05

5M ago37:05

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are links to some of the stories we discuss: Train strikes in Germany: Germany could see more train strikes this winter, says rail boss Train strike - how will travel in …

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#84 TOBIAS ZIELONY | artist, photographer, filmmaker | between darkness and light 44:12

6M ago44:12

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A very happy new year and welcome to the first episode of 2024, which at the same time is the last episode of 2023, as it was recorded November 29, 2023.My guest Tobias Zielony is an artist, photographer, filmmaker, writer and Professor at the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg. Tobias relates his background and upbringing in the former industr…

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The next steps for Germany’s dual citizenship law and what what will change in 2024? 39:19

7M ago39:19

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and James Jackson. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are links to some of the stories we discuss: German citizenship debate held in the Bundestag: What are the next steps for Germany's long-awaited dual citizenship law? Sho…

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#83 CHRISTINA VÉGH | Director, Kunsthalle Bielefeld | Translating between cultures 44:44

7M ago44:44

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My guest is Christina Végh, who since 2020 is the first woman director of Kunsthalle Bielefeld and before that was the first woman director of Kestner Gesellschaft, Hannover. Earlier on she headed the Bonner Kunstverein and worked as a curator at Kunsthalle Basel. Having been brought up in Switzerland in a cultured family, with relatives in Austria…

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Christmas markets in Germany and how did things get so bad at Stuttgart immigration office? 39:38

7M ago39:38

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode of the Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. Here are links to some of the stories we discuss: Christmas markets and Advent traditions in Germany: What's the history behind Germany's belo…

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The 'worst' German cities for foreigners and what is the debt brake? 36:26

7M ago36:26

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode of the Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Imogen Goodman and James Jackson Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We talk about why Germany’s love affair with the fax machine may be coming to an end. How Germany is ending its 40 year love affair with the fa…

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Germany’s 'unfair' family reunification rules and most surprising German taxes 37:32

7M ago37:32

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In the latest episode of the Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We chat about American football's popularity in Germany and Rachel Loxton's trip to Frankfurt to see an NFL game. Millions of fans: How Ge…

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Why is Germany's landmark dual citizenship law on hold? 37:38

7M ago37:38

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode of the Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We start off by hearing about some Diwali events happening in Germany. Where to celebrate Diwali 2023 in Germany We dig into why the debate in …

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Why is Germany coming down hard on Palestine solidarity protests? 37:57

8M ago37:57

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode of the Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We talk about what to expect from energy costs this winter in Germany and what’s happening with inflation. What will happen to gas and electri…

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#82 MARINA FAUST | artist, photographer | Vienna 45:04

8M ago45:04

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Marina Faust is an always curious, open minded, experimental, self-taught artist and photographer. Raised in Vienna in an culturally interested household, she left her hometown following love and art, living in New York City, Italy and Paris. She often was at the right time at the right place, walking into the right situations and meeting the right…

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Will Germany's new immigration law really make life easier for foreigners? 41:57

8M ago41:57

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local Germany journalists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We hear some analysis from political commentator Brian Melican on the state elections in Hesse and Bavaria. 'Disastrous results': Germany in shock after s…

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What's at stake in Bavaria's election and what attracts so many people to Berlin? 37:53

9M ago37:53

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local Germany journalists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We talk about the funding row threatening the future of the €49 transport ticket. Why the future of Germany's €49 ticket is up in the air What are the rul…

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How Germany remains divided 33 years after reunification 32:27

9M ago32:27

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Join The Local with our podcast listener offer In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local Germany journalists Rachel Stern and Sarah Magill. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We start by talking about our highlights from the first year of Germany in Focus. We launched the podcast one year ago. Thank you to all our listeners who ha…

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Germany embraces night trains and why the chancellor wants you to become German 36:02

9M ago36:02

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JOIN THE LOCAL: Podcast listener offer In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We start off by talking about a new night train service between Berlin and Paris and some more train news. Berlin-Paris night train to return aft…

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Why Germany is cutting access to Elterngeld and how important is beer to Germans? 34:45

9M ago34:45

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JOIN THE LOCAL: Podcast listener offer On the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Sarah Magill. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We start off by taking about a new service for registering your car online in Germany, and Sarah tells us why it's a bureaucratic nightmare. How us…

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#81 GEROLD MILLER | artist, Berlin/Pistoia | live talk with Daniela Steinfeld (in german) 26:01

9M ago26:01

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Hello again! Happy to be back after the break. This is a special Episode, a live talk between artist Gerold Miller and me on the occasion of his exhibition "modern sculpture" at VAN HORN in Düsseldorf. Apologies to my english speaking listeners - the talk is in german. We will soon provide a video of the talk with english subtitles on the VAN HORN …

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Should foreigners in Germany make more of an effort to speak German? 38:28

10M ago38:28

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You can sign up to become a member of The Local Germany here. In the first epsiode of the new season of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We start off by recapping on the weirdest story of the summer involving escaped wildlife in Berlin. How …

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German summer traditions explained and what does the AfD vote win mean for Germany? 35:46

12M ago35:46

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In the last episode of the season of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Stern and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We start off by having a chat about German summer traditions. Your tips for making the most of German lakes We then discuss a few changes happening in July in Germany that y…

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How Brexit has hit Brits in Germany and immigration changes 38:13

12M ago38:13

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In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Imogen Goodman and Rachel Stern. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We talk about Germany's plans to bring back getting sick notes over the phone from the doctor, plus we get into the culture of taking time off when you're ill. Germany looks to bring b…

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Why Germany wants a cannabis 'revolution' and citizenship vs permanent residency 38:26

1y ago38:26

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In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We talk about a NATO drill happening in Germany and how it will affect people. What you need to know about NATO's German-led defence drill Could a NATO air defence drill spell chaos f…

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The myth of German efficiency and Germany's most overlooked state 38:25

1y ago38:25

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In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Sarah Magill andAaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. This week we talk about allegations of sexual misconduct involving the band Rammstein. German band Rammstein hit by sex abuse scandal Who are Rammstein and why are they so big in Germany…

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Residency permit backlogs and can foreigners in Germany ever be seen as German? 34:09

1y ago34:09

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In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Rachel Sternand Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. This week we talk about the German love of visiting lakes in summer. Living in Germany: Making the most of culture and lake life We discuss a new European night train service that’s jus…

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What’s going on with Germany’s new dual citizenship law? 38:34

1y ago38:34

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In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We discuss: A culture pass birthday present for 18-year-olds in Germany. What to know about Germany's youth culture pass The thorny nature of neighbour disputes and why smoking on you…

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How bad is the housing situation in Germany? 39:36

1y ago39:36

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In the latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Rachel Stern. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We discuss|: Hot weather coming up, public holidays and why June is a great month in Germany. Summer to arrive early in Germany with temperatures up to 30C What's going on with German t…

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Is Germany heading towards a four-day work week and how will cannabis clubs work? 40:56

1y ago40:56

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In this episode host Rachel Loxton is joined by The Local Germany journalists Imogen Goodman and Aaron Burnett. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards. We start off by talking about supermarkets in Bavaria embracing small talk to help combat loneliness. German supermarkets fight loneliness with slower checkouts for chatting We break down the details ab…

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