Best Sahra Wagenknecht Podcasts (2023)

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Megan's Megacan

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The November Revolution (or, History With Habeck) 1:04:22

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In a special history episode, Megan and Konrad are joined by communist tour guide Nathaniel Flakin to discuss the 1918 November revolution in Germany, and a bizarre play about it written 15 years ago by none other than 2000s romcom star, Green Party bigwig, and German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck. Check out Nathaniel's article about the play on ND…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 95: German Security Policy’s Balancing Act 31:08

8d ago31:08

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Dr. Constanze Stelzenmüller joins this episode of The Zeitgeist to discuss Germany, transatlantic defense, and the West’s response to today’s challenging security order. Are Germany and the United States doing …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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The News-Free Megacan Showdown (Re-Release) 1:53:36

23d ago1:53:36

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Konrad and Megan are joined by expert mixologists Noel and Mark to rate the megacans sent in from all corners of the globe so we can finally answer the big questions – What colour is the drink inside? What is the greatest megacan in the world? And what the fuck is Four Loko supposed to be? Ikkinomi! Buy us a round, ask us a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 94: The German-Israeli Relationship Following the October 7 Terror Attacks 38:15

25d ago38:15

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On October 7, Hamas terrorists carried out a surprise attack that killed 1,400 people—the deadliest day in Israel’s history. Over 200 people remain hostages. One of the first foreign leaders …By American-German Institute

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 93: Sahra Wagenknecht Tries to Shake Up German Politics with a New Party 42:42

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On October 23, one of Germany’s most popular politicians Sahra Wagenknecht announced that she would leave the Left Party and form a new political party. The “Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance” (BSW) …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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We're All Going To Die With Cocktails (Live) 1:03:01

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The world might be going to hell in an over-heated handbasket, but as long as there's a podcast festival how bad can things be? Megan and Konrad are joined by Maria Dębińska, Izzy Choksey, and special musical guest Eden Ottignon in front of a live studio audience at the Berlin Podfest to discuss climate grief, Konrad's film We're All Going To Die, …

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 92: State Elections in Bavaria and Hesse 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Two German Länder elected their state parliaments on Sunday, October 8: Bavaria and Hesse. In both states, it appears that the current coalitions will continue, led by center-right parties (the …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Just The Facts: A Very Concise And Efficient State Election Round-Up 38:39

2M ago38:39

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Ever committed to the cause of public service journalism, Megan and Konrad deliver the bare-bones, stripped-down, tightly-presented facts of last Sunday's twin state elections in Bavaria and Hesse. The fascists are on the rise, the CDU/SPD ain't gonna save us, and it's all Christian Lindner's fault anyway. The people need to resist, ideally with a …

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 91: After the Zeitenwende: Is Germany’s Military Measuring Up? 26:43

2M ago26:43

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Dr. Eva Högl is the German Bundestag’s Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, assisting the Parliament in their oversight of the German military. She is working to ensure that everyone …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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On The Bavarian Campaign Trail 47:29

2M ago47:29

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Pork products, over-confidence, and a bit too much right-wing populism? Yep, this must be Bavaria, which goes to the polls next week as Markus Söder seeks re-election with his coalition partner Hubert Aiwanger, who has definitely never been a Nazi ever. Konrad went to the land of Brezls to see one of Söder's election speeches and speak to the party…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 90: A Fragmenting Global Economic System? 29:51

2M ago29:51

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The multilateral economic order is in crisis. The WTO no longer has the final word on trade issues, the IMF and World bank have lost market share as lenders, and …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Who Does Sahra Wagenknecht Think She Is? 42:16

2M ago42:16

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Who can save us from the AfD? Please don't say Sahra Wagenknecht. Armed with Whisky & Gs and Lynchburg Lemonades, the intrepid megacanners try to figure out who Die Linke's most notorious politician is and what she wants. Plus, finally FINALLY young Berliners will be allowed to vote in state elections, as the cool capital drags itself into the 21st…

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Megan's Megacan

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Kreuzberg Isn't Germany, Gillamoos Is Germany! 40:25

3M ago40:25

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The summer's fading out, which means the Megacanners are fading in, and there's no better way to greet the onset of autumn than a lovely old Bavarian folk festival. But what's this? A highly-strung right-wing populist who's definitely not an antisemite ranting in one of the beer tents? No way! Plus ça fucking change. Plus ça Christian Lindner's new…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 89: Forty Years of Anticipating Trends 34:58

3M ago34:58

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Dr. Jill McGovern has been involved with AGI since the idea for it came about in 1981. As part of our AGI at Forty series, Dr. McGovern reflects on how …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Summer Repeat 2 - Hermannplatz Cops And The Second Scoop 51:51

3M ago51:51

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Another wee repeat - One of our best episodes, from November 12, 2022 This week, German police chat, as journalist Wael Askandar joins the Megacanners to talk about the time the cops refused people second scoops on Hermannplatz. Meanwhile Veronika Nad is on board to talk about the new Hanau exhibition at the HKW in Berlin. Jack Daniels all round? D…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 88: The Geoeconomic Evolution of Germany and AGI 24:52

4M ago24:52

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On this episode of the Zeitgeist, guest host Dr. Eric Langenbacher, Senior Fellow and Director of the Society, Culture & Politics Program, continues our AGI at Forty podcast series with …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Summer Repeat 1 - The Rapper's Pizza 41:48

4M ago41:48

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While we're away on our summer holidays, we're repeating some of our favourite episodes from our first five years of canned cocktails. Here's one of the best: A journey into the topsy-turvy world of German rap with special guest Maisie Hitchcock from September 18, 2020! Kollegah - Fler - Haftbefehl - Bushido - Olexesh - Capital Bra- What the hell a…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 87: German Political Turbulence and the Rise of the Alternative for Germany 38:15

4M ago38:15

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Squabbles within Germany’s coalition parties and unpopular policy decisions—including a controversial home heating bill spearheaded by Green Party Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck—have dragged the approval rating of the traffic light …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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We're All Going To Die (The Movie) 29:13

4M ago29:13

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Achtung Achtung! Though this week's episode does include cocktails and mention of Nazis, it is not a normal Mega – instead it's a slightly shameless special summer plug for Konrad's debut documentary, We're All Going To Die, a film all about crisis and dread. And it's a bit funny. Action! Upcoming screenings: Kino Central, Mitte, Berlin, August 1, …

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 86: Transatlantic Alignment in the International Economic Order 39:14

5M ago39:14

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In its economic policies, the Biden administration has focused on domestic investment, close collaboration with like-minded democracies, and addressing geopolitical challenges. The EU is proposing an economic security strategy; the …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Hubert, Hubertus, and Habeck 34:23

5M ago34:23

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You know the drill: Megan's summer mood is brought crashing down by Germany's political developments as Konrad tells of the AfD's latest successes. Meanwhile, Germany needs more immigrants but why would anyone move here to nurse the country's aging generation of middle-class racists who like voting for Bavarians like the spectacularly named Hubert …

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 85: Addressing Germany’s Colonial Legacy

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Germany is well-known for its robust memory culture that deals with the crimes of National Socialism and the Holocaust; however, it has only recently begun to address legacy of its …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Don't Like Windmills? Vote Fascist! 36:26

5M ago36:26

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Hooray! More depressing news as a German town votes for a fascist for the first time in a while – if ONLY we'd done a bit more liberal pontificating about reunification. The rise of Nazism will certainly help encourage the immigrants that German businesses need so much. Meanwhile, German lawyers prosecute Iranian judges and Russian generals. Lucky …

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 84: The Evolution of German-American Relations 28:47

6M ago28:47

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On this episode of The Zeitgeist, AGI President Jeff Rathke; Dr. Eric Langenbacher, Senior Fellow and Director of AGI’s Society, Culture & Politics Program; and Dr. Jackson Janes, President Emeritus …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Proud To Be German? 44:55

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A special edition mega for a special edition mega – Megan breaks out the all-new JD Whisky Sours while Konrad describes the court verdict of Lina E., the left-wing radical who took de-nazification a bit too literally. Ach, if only Germans could love themselves a bit more: Not to worry, because the CDU has a special patriotism program so you too can…

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Megan's Megacan

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Baby Business Boys 33:40

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The Megacanners prepare for the Pentecost the only way Jesus would've wanted: With a Captain Morgan Mojito – the ideal foundation for Kreuzberg's Karneval der Kulturen this weekend. But sadly the news keeps happening, and yet it doesn't, as the police decides to intimidate climate activists for no purpose, and Robert Habeck finds his Heating Bill p…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 83: Can the WTO Retool for an Age of Geoeconomic Competition? 29:15

6M ago29:15

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The open and rules-based trading system is at an inflection point. Countries are reexamining their trade policies in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s rise, and Russia’s invasion of …By American-German Institute

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 82: Dealing with Social Divisions and Integration in Memmingen 34:05

7M ago34:05

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On this episode of The Zeitgeist, AGI President Jeff Rathke and Susanne Dieper, Director of Programs and Grants, discuss the latest findings in the AGI project “Social Divisions and Questions …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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Why Does The Mafia Love Deutschland? 34:26

7M ago34:26

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Megan and Konrad are back on the Bio-Rhubarb-Limo this week to recover from the frankly decadent special edition. So with an unwonted clarity, the megacanners discuss new mayor Kai Wegner's accession to the throne (with or without help from some fascists), why the mafia loves spending money in Germany, and the trial of left-wing extremist Lina E. I…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 81: Sustaining Germany’s Support for Ukraine—A Conversation with Dr. Norbert Röttgen 28:22

7M ago28:22

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On this episode of the Zeitgeist, AGI President Jeff Rathke speaks with Dr. Norbert Röttgen, member of the German Bundestag (CDU) and Vice Chairman of the Atlantik-Brücke, about Germany’s efforts …By American-German Institute

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Megan's Megacan

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THE SECRET MEGACAN ONLY SPECIAL - Teaser 5:20

8M ago5:20

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Here's the teaser to our first ever bonus podcast, especially for our Patreon Patrons. This post-Easter Easter egg also happens to be Megan's favourite ever show – mainly because we don't mention Friedrich Merz even once. Konrad and Megan are joined by expert mixologists Noel and Mark to rate megacans sent in from all corners of the globe. ... Beco…

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The Zeitgeist

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Episode 80: 40 Years of AGI—A Conversation with Frank Trommler 26:55

8M ago26:55

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Megan's Megacan

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Christian Lindner's Big Sexy Car 34:22

8M ago34:22

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Compromises in Berlin and Berlin as both the federal and state governments of the German capital huddle together to clear the air, hash out their differences, confront their grievances, and decide how best to fuck the climate. Meanwhile, swimming pools declare freedom for boobs. Hooray for springtime! Buy us a round, ask us a question: ⁠⁠https://ww…

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Megan's Megacan

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LIVE! Berlin 2030 Climate Referendum Special 43:50

8M ago43:50

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A true moment of history beckons for Berlin as Megan's Megacan goes live from Hotel Selina in Mitte, and also at least some people get to vote on the future of the city they live in: March 26 is climate referendum day, and Megan and Konrad are joined by Sabine Zimmermann from Klimaneustart to explain why this might be the biggest vote in your life.…

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