Best Germania Podcasts (2025)

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Picnic with the Germania Club - Picknick mit dem Germania Club 9:12

8h ago9:12

9:12

Our reporter Kia Kuhnert is driving North along the East Coast of Australia. In the NSW city of Newcastle, she visits a picnic of the Germania Club. - Unsere rasende Reporterin Kia Kuhnert fährt an der Ostküste nach Norden entlang. Jetzt macht sie Halt in der Stadt Newcastle und besucht ein Picknick des Germania Club.…

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43. MAGA Hats Off to 2028! 27:12

36m ago27:12

27:12

Trump had no idea that posting “Vladimir Stop!” would not end the war between Ukraine and Russia, China’s calling BS on trade talks, and Melania’s finally back, just in time for a third-tier seat at the Pope’s funeral. Meanwhile, AOC might be eyeing the White House, RFK Jr. gets clapped back by the cast of Love on the Spectrum, and Jack Schlossberg…

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Marginalised as a German on Anzac Day? - Als Deutscher am Anzac Day ausgegrenzt? 5:03

9h ago5:03

5:03

Today is ANZAC Day. Even before dawn, hundreds of thousands of people gather to commemorate the victims of the First World War and in particular the tragic landing at Gallipoli, where 16 thousand Australians and New Zealanders lost their lives. As a German, you always feel marginalised on this day - certainly not without reason. That doesn't have t…

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Who's Right? Who's Left? Where do you fall on the political spectrum? - SBS Examines: Wer ist rechts? Wer ist links? Wo stehen Sie im politischen Spektrum? 6:53

3d ago6:53

6:53

For years, the labels 'left' and 'right' have been used to describe where political parties sit. But are they still useful? - Seit Jahren werden die Bezeichnungen „links“ und „rechts“ verwendet, um zu beschreiben, wo politische Parteien stehen. Doch sind diese beiden Begriffe immer noch verwendbar?

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What is Closing the Gap?  - Was bedeutet "Closing the Gap"? 5:24

6h ago5:24

5:24

Australia has one of the highest life expectancies in the world. On average, Australians live to see their 83rd birthday. But for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, life expectancy is about eight years less. Closing the Gap is a national agreement designed to change that. By improving the health and wellbeing of First Nations, they can …

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Life without a cent: This 56-year-old Australian has been living without money for ten years - Leben ohne einen Cent: Diese 56-jährige Australierin lebt seit zehn Jahren bargeldfrei 12:50

4d ago12:50

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Jo Nemeth has lived without money for a decade — no income, no bank account, no expenses. The 56-year-old Australian has made a conscious decision to live beyond consumption and material possessions. Instead, it relies on self-sufficiency, bartering and a strong sense of community. - Jo Nemeth lebt seit einem Jahrzehnt ohne Geld – kein Einkommen, k…

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Trump vs. Zelensky: Crimea conflict as a road block for peace - Trump vs. Selenskyj: Krim-Konflikt als Stolperstein für den Frieden 6:06

4d ago6:06

6:06

US President Donald Trump claims that a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is within reach — only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stands in the way. The background is a renewed dispute over Russian-occupied Crimea. While Trump regards the territory as lost, Zelensky strictly rejects recognition and invokes the Ukrainian Constitution.…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 24.04.25 3:38

6h ago3:38

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Wirtschaftsminister Habeck stellt heute die neue Frühjahrsprognose vor / Die US-Regierung wirft EU wirtschaftliche Erpressung vor nach hohen Geldstrafen gegen Apple und Meta / Im australischen Wahlkampf weiten beide großen Parteien ihre Programme gegen häusliche Gewalt aus / Konservative Opposition will die Zahl an dauerhaften Einwanderungen um ein…

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Into the film festival with joy - Mit Heiterkeit ins German Film Festival 6:33

22h ago6:33

6:33

German cinema will be shown in eight cities in Australia for almost the entire month of May. Friends of the film are also eagerly awaiting the festival in Brisbane. Claudia Lüttringhaus from the German Consulate has already taken a look at the offer and reports that Queensland can look forward to a German comedy to mark the opening of the festival.…

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Respect and recognition from all Christians - Respekt und Anerkennung von allen Christen 11:57

8h ago11:57

11:57

Hundreds of thousands of believers are currently gathering in Rome to pay their last respects to the deceased Pope Francis in front of his open coffin. The great grief of the Catholic faithful is obvious, but how do other Christian churches view Francis' passing? Pastor Christian Hohl from the German Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sydney summarises…

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42. JD and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Visit 28:17

4d ago28:17

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Just when JD Vance cleared the bad juju Pope visit, he goes to India—then bam, mass shooting. JD Vance finds himself in a terrible international tragedy, and the internet is saying that “the vibes are way off.”. Meanwhile, Trump is soft-launching a game of “soft” ball with China, Elon Musk ghosts DOGE to get back with his electric ex, and RFK Jr. c…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 22.04.25 3:59

1d ago3:59

3:59

Papst Franziskus gestorben / Kurze Wahlkampfpause in Australien / Harvard verklagt Trump-Regierung / Hegseth wegen Signalgate unter Druck / Türkei verbietet geplante Kaiserschnitte

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World record in New Zealand: Are Antoinette and Brucie Baby the oldest geckos in the world? - Weltrekord in Neuseeland: Sind Antoinette und Brucie-Baby die ältesten Geckos der Welt? 5:16

6d ago5:16

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Two unusual lizards were found on a New Zealand island: Antoinette and Baby Brucie could be the oldest geckos in the world at over 60 years of age. But what is the secret of their longevity? Is it the salty sea air? We've taken a closer look at the older ladies for you. - Auf einer neuseeländischen Insel wurden zwei außergewöhnliche Echsen gefunden…

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Pope stood for the dignity of all people - Papst stand für Würde aller Menschen 11:53

2d ago11:53

11:53

There is also mourning for Pope Francis in Australia: As an “inspiration for millions of people” and a “guide of hope,” the head of the Catholic Church is honored in numerous obituaries. The faithful of the St. Christopher community in Sydney also say their goodbyes to 'Pope Franz, 'as he is affectionately known. Pastor Roland Maurer reports on how…

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41. The Unhinged & Holy 25:08

1d ago25:08

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Pope Francis has passed away, Melania resurrected for the Easter Egg Roll, and RFK Jr. is still saying things. This week in Magaland, Kelly and Jon Michael break down a truly unhinged Holy Week—from Dr. Oz taking the reins at CMS to Kristi Noem’s missing handbag and yet another Signal chat scandal starring Pete Hegseth. Also, independent journalist…

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Easter at SBS - Ostern bei SBS 7:03

3d ago7:03

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For many people in German-speaking countries, it is a tradition to collect eggs or go to church at Easter. What about other cultures? We asked our colleagues from SBS how they spent the Easter weekend and what their biggest news were. - Für viele Menschen aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum ist es Tradition, an Ostern Eier zu sammeln oder zur Kirche zu …

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The highlights of the German Film Festival 2025 - Die Highlights des German Film Festival 2025 5:48

2d ago5:48

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This year's German Film Festival starts on April 30. Until the end of May, you can watch over 40 German-language films in eight cities across Australia. The festival is co-organized by the Goethe Institute Australia. During a pre-screening in Melbourne, we met the director of the Goethe Institute, Christoph Mücher. We asked him for an insight into …

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“High culture is a niche.” - "Hochkultur ist eine Nische." 16:21

2d ago16:21

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Theatre tickets are quite pricey in Australia. We talk with Wolf Heidecker to shed light on why this is the case. He has over 50 years of experience in theatre management and theatre production, both in Germany and in Australia. - Wer gerne mal ab und an ins Theater geht oder sich eine Ballettvorstellung ansehen möchte, muss hierzulande tief in die…

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 21.04.25 3:33

2d ago3:33

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Vorzeitige Stimmabgabe für Parlamentswahl startet morgen / Labour verspricht gesetzlichen Schutz für Arbeitnehmerzuschläge / Coalition verspricht Programme für den Kampf gegen Kriminalität / Änderungen für schnellere Elternvisa in Aussicht / Brüchige Waffenruhe in Ukraine / Viele Tote durch Ertrinken…

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“It would be momentous not to address history anymore.” - "Die Geschichte nicht mehr zu thematisieren wäre fatal." 8:09

7d ago8:09

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Christian Schwochow is one of the most distinguished and well-known directors from Germany. In addition to several movies, he has shot the series “The Tower”, “Bad Banks” and several episodes of the British hit series “The Crown.” Schwochow is currently in Victoria to film an Australian thriller series about which we only know the title at this poi…

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Gold Coast: Storm-hit beaches get high-tech makeover - Gold Coast: Sturmgeplagte Strände erhalten High-Tech-Makeover 5:16

2d ago5:16

5:16

In march, tropical Storm Alfred hit Brisbane and the surrounding area. It also devastated the beaches of the famous Gold Coast. A large-scale sand flushing with high-tech dredges is now intended to restore the coast. We took a closer look at the complex process. - Der tropische Sturm Alfred hat im März Brisbane und Umgebung getroffen und auch die S…

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40. Orange is the New Due Process 21:57

5d ago21:57

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Today on Welcome to MAGALand, Josh Boswell and Jon Michael Raasch take the wheel to unpack a week of legal curveballs, political theater, and head-scratching headlines. From the controversial deportation of Kilmar Garcia to RFK Jr.’s eyebrow-raising autism remarks, nothing is off limits. We break down Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order …

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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 18.04.25 4:54

5d ago4:54

4:54

Frankreich zeigt sich nach Ukraine-Gesprächen zwischen USA und Europa zufrieden/ vier Tote bei Seilbahn-Unglück in Italien/ US-Präsident Donald Trump verweigert Israel die Unterstützung für einen Angriff auf Atomanlagen im Iran/ schwarze Woche für deutschen Fussball: Nach dem Scheitern von München und Dortmund in der Champions League verpasst Eintr…

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A special Easter at St. Christopher’s - Ein besonderes Osterfest an der Sankt Christophorus 14:30

5d ago14:30

14:30

This weekend, Christians around the world are commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For the Catholic Church, Easter is the most important festival of the year. To mark the occasion, we paid a visit to a small German-speaking Catholic church called Saint Christopher's, located in Camberwell in Melbourne and founded by German immi…

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How Max Bergmann fulfilled his dream and founded a camel farm in Australia despite going blind - Wie Max Bergmann trotz Erblindung eine Kamelfarm in Australien gründete 25:59

11d ago25:59

25:59

Max Bergmann dreamt of having his own farm — until the diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa turned his everyday life upside down. But instead of giving up, he fought his way back: two Paralympic participations, a PhD in agricultural sciences and finally the founding of the DromeDairy camel farm in Western Australia. My colleague Barbara Barkhausen spo…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 17.04.25 3:19

6d ago3:19

3:19

Albanese und Dutton beziehen Stellung zu russischem Luftwaffenstützpunkt-Plänen / Von der Bundesregierung gechartertes Flugzeug mit 138 Afghaninnen und Afghanen an Bord in Leipzig gelandet / Bundeswehr verzeichnet deutlich mehr Bewerbungen / Auftakt der Ostermärsche in Deutschland / Verhandlung über BERUFUNG NACH TASER-TOD in Altenheim / Kindertage…

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Halftime in the election campaign - Halbzeit im Wahlkampf 10:50

6d ago10:50

10:50

In just over 2 weeks, around 18 million Australians are called upon to elect a new government. This also includes many members of the German-speaking community. On May 3, it will be decided whether the Labor Party, led by Prime Minister Antony Albanese, may remain in power for another 3 years, or whether the conservative Liberal/National Party, led…

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German cinema in Newcastle - Deutsches Kino in Newcastle 10:25

6d ago10:25

10:25

Our traveling colleague Kia Kuhnert has arrived in Newcastle with her van. Here, too, she met exciting people. Claudia Todorovic, for example. She works as a volunteer at the German Cinema Society in Newcastle. Every fourth month of the year, the Society organizes a German movie night and, of course, German delicacies. We now hear how the project c…

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It's not adding up: Australia's 'mediocrity in maths' - Die Rechnung geht nicht auf: Australien schneidet in Mathe nur mittelmäßig ab 5:04

11d ago5:04

5:04

The Grattan Institute says one in three Australian school students is failing to achieve proficiency in maths. In a new report, the institute argues Australia has deprioritised maths, with governments too slow to rule out "faddish" teaching techniques. - Nach Angaben des Grattan-Institutes scheitert jeder dritte australische Schüler an seinen Mathe…

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39. Garcia, Gulags & the Great GOP Meltdown! 31:57

7d ago31:57

31:57

This week on Welcome to Magaland, the political plot thickens like a MAGA-gravy. The country is in full meltdown mode over the return of Abrego Garcia, and somehow everyone has something to say—from the Supreme Court to Garcia’s wife, and even Karoline Leavitt. Meanwhile, Trump floats the idea of deporting American criminals to gulags (sure, why no…

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Meldungen des Tages, Mittwoch 16.04.25 2:31

10d ago2:31

2:31

Premierminister Albanese lehnt eine Mitschuld an der Wohnungskrise ab / Verteidigungsminister verteidigt Indonesien-Beziehung / Greens Abgeordneter startet OnlyFans Kampagne / Koalition will Gratis-Tafe abschaffen / RBA erwägt für Mai eine Zinssenkung / US-Gericht verlangt Erklärung zu Abschiebefall / ABC beruft erstmals indigene Elder-in-Residence…

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How to vote in the federal election  - So wählen Sie bei den australischen Parlamentswahlen 7:21

8d ago7:21

7:21

On election day the Australian Electoral Commission anticipates one million voters to pass through their voting centres every hour. Voting is compulsory for everyone on the electoral roll, so all Australians should familiarise themselves with the voting process before election day. - Am Wahltag geht die australische Wahlkommission davon aus, dass j…

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Norfolk Island in focus — Trump's tariff policy is causing a stir in the Pacific - Norfolk Island im Fokus – Trumps Zollpolitik sorgt für Aufsehen im Pazifik 6:28

13d ago6:28

6:28

The remote Australian island territory of Norfolk Island is suddenly becoming geopolitically relevant due to new US tariffs. SBS correspondent Barbara Barkhausen talks about Donald Trump's decision to spotlight Norfolk Island — and what questions it raises. - Das entlegene australische Inselterritorium Norfolk Island wird durch neue US-Zölle plötzl…

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Meldungen des Tages, Dienstag 15.04.25 5:31

8d ago5:31

5:31

SPD bittet Mitglieder um Zustimmung zur Koalition / Ukraine meldet Gegenangriff – Drohnen auf Kursk / Klimawandel trifft Europa besonders stark / Premierminister Anthony Albanese strebt bei Wahlsieg dritte Amtszeit an / Oppositionsführer Peter Dutton befragt zu Aussage des Lokalpolitikers Michael Sukkar zu Löhnen und Immobilienpreise / Shadow Treas…

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38. The Return of the DONFATHER! 23:44

9d ago23:44

23:44

We are back in Magaland with another episode filled with Trump’s triumphant return as the “Donfather.” He’s attending UFC fights, kissing babies, snubbing wives, and keeping his foot on China’s neck! We’ll take a look inside the lovefest between El Salvador’s president and Trump, as well as Trump’s continued beef with 60 Minutes, the horrifically t…

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German Australian Business Women Alliance now in Perth - German Australian Business Women Alliance jetzt in Perth 10:27

9d ago10:27

10:27

There are many efficient and successful women, but it is always rewarding when you can meet and talk with like-minded people. On Australia's East coast, the German Australian Business Women Alliance offers itself as a forum for exchange. Now the GABWA also exists in Perth, in Western Australia. Ully Fritsch is one of the two directors. She talks ab…

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Beer garden season starts in Germany: Optimism among Brauer Hertl — despite industry headwinds - Biergarten-Saison in Deutschland startet: Optimismus bei Brauer Hertl – trotz Gegenwind in der Branche 6:03

14d ago6:03

6:03

With the first warm days, beer gardens in Germany are opening again — a highlight of the summer for many. But while brewer David Hertl from Schlüsselfeld is looking confidently about the season, things are looking less rosy overall in the industry, as SBS correspondent Daniel Salg reports. - Mit den ersten warmen Tagen öffnen in Deutschland wieder …

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Meldungen des Tages, Montag 14.04.25 3:21

9d ago3:21

3:21

Merz will die Zahl neuer Asylbewerber in Deutschland auf unter 100.000 pro Jahr senken /Wirtschaftsexperten warnen dass Wohnpolitik beider Parteien durch höhere Nachfrage die Immobilienpreise weiter steigen lassen könnte / Australien bewirbt sich gemeinsam mit Pazifikstaaten um Ausrichtung des UN-Klimagipfels COP31 im Jahr 2026 / Russland hat zwei …

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Housing takes centre stage at Labor and Liberal official campaign launches - Wahlkampfauftakt: Albanese und Dutton setzen Wohnungswesen in den Mittelpunkt 5:33

9d ago5:33

5:33

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have formally launched their respective election campaigns, with Labor holding its event in Perth and the Coalition in Sydney. The launches have been dominated by the release of competing housing policies aimed at helping first home buyers. - Die Wahlkampagnen von Premierminister Anthony Albanese und Oppositionsfüh…

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37. The Mooch, the Myths, and the Mayhem 33:03

12d ago33:03

33:03

Anthony Scaramucci joins Germania and Charlie for a whirlwind tour through the week’s political circus. From RFK Jr.’s latest medical revelation (spoiler: it’s not backed by science) to Musk’s disappearing trillions, we’re unpacking the myths, the mayhem, and of course, The Mooch. Follow us on IG @WelcomeToMagaland and hit us up at welcometomagalan…

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Road trip with guide - Road Trip mit Begleitung 8:11

14d ago8:11

8:11

Our SBS German colleague Kia Kuhnert has just set off on her road trip up the East coast in her van. She worked in Lorne for two months and now uses the money to travel all over the coast. On her trip from Melbourne to Sydney, she took 20-year-old Mila Kiefer with her. Hear now how the two got to know each other, what they have already experienced …

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The alienation of society in film: Restrospective shows Michael Haneke's movies - Die Entfremdung der Gesellschaft im Film: Retrospektive des Regisseurs Michael Haneke 11:36

17d ago11:36

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German-Austrian filmmaker Michael Haneke polarizes. On the one hand, his films are loved and praised by a wide audience — and have won many awards, on the other hand, they also cause controversy. His most famous works include “The White Band”, “Amour” and “The Piano Teacher”. Melbourne Cinématèque is dedicating a retrospective to the now 83-year-ol…

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Meldungen des Tages, Freitag 11.04.25 6:15

12d ago6:15

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EU setzt 90-tägige Gegenzölle auf US-Waren aus / „Koalition der Willigen“ hält Ukraine-Pläne geheim / Frau gebärt fremdes Kind nach falscher IVF-Implantation / 6 Tote bei Hubschrauberabsturz in New York / YouGov-Umfrage: Weniger Unterstützung für Coalition / Forschungsteam warnt vor Gletscherverschwinden in Österreich…

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Bitter trade dispute - Erbitterter Handelsstreit 8:20

12d ago8:20

8:20

The trade dispute between the USA and China is boiling at full speed. The two political heavyweights are angry at each other. The battle is causing the world's stock markets to tremble and is costing us all millions. What consequences will this have? However, an experienced expert from Sydney University also sees positive aspects of the dispute in …

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When self-image falls apart: “Cicadas” at the German Film Festival German - Wenn das Selbstbild zerfällt: „Cicadas“ beim German Film Festival German 11:10

18d ago11:10

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This year's German Film Festival starts on April 30 — including Cicadas, the new film by director Ina Weisse with Nina Hoss in the lead role. The softly told film explores the fragile balance between closeness and demarcation, self-image and care. A conversation with director Ina Weisse talked about her work, film festivals and the importance of Eu…

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Subdued reactions to coalition agreement - Verhaltene Reaktionen auf Koalitionsvertrag 7:09

13d ago7:09

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Germany will soon have an effective government again. The conservative CDU/CSU Union and the SPD have presented their coalition agreement: The paper states that economic growth in particular should be a priority. Environmental associations, on the other hand, fear setbacks in climate protection. There is also uncertainty as to who should become the…

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Meldungen des Tages, Donnerstag 10.04.25 3:03

15d ago3:03

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Koalitionsvertrag von Union und SPD stößt bei Verbänden auf gemischte Reaktionen / Treffen der Ukraine-Unterstützer in Brüssel / US-Präsident Trump senkt Zölle für 90 Tage / Gegenzölle von China und EU / Premierminister Albanese kündigt 10 Millionen Dollar für Schulausflüge zum Great Barrier Reef an / Greens wollen Mietern Zugang zu Solaranlagen er…

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It's one of the most common forms of domestic violence. Why does it still go unrecognised and unreported? - SBS Examines: Warum eine der häufigsten Formen häuslicher Gewalt weder erkannt noch angezeigt ... 8:53

18d ago8:53

8:53

In Australia, 90 per cent of women who have sought support for domestic violence have experienced financial abuse, and experts say migrant women are more at risk. - In Australien haben 90 Prozent der Frauen, die Unterstützung aufgrund von häuslicher Gewalt gesucht haben, auch finanziellen Missbrauch erlebt, und Experten gehen davon aus, dass Migran…

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Verschwunden am Strand – Der Fall der Beaumont-Kinder 10:19

13d ago10:19

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Am Australia Day 1966 verschwanden die Geschwister Jane, Arnna und Grant Beaumont spurlos bei einem Ausflug zum Strand. Bis heute ist der Fall ungeklärt, doch neue Hinweise und eine kürzlich durchgeführte Ausgrabung auf einem verdächtigen Gelände in Adelaide entfachten erneut die Hoffnung auf Antworten – vergeblich. Der Hauptverdächtige, der inzwis…

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36. Black Lung is Back Baby! 31:17

15d ago31:17

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It’s April 9th—Tariff Activation Day—and the heat is on. Kelly and Germania break down China's fiery 180% retaliatory tariff, a brewing trade showdown, and the latest wild swings from the White House. From Trump’s headline-grabbing RNCC dinner speech (yes, the watermelon-head and windmill warnings are back) to executive orders aimed at reviving coa…

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