Studio Berlin podcast

Studio Berlin

"Studio Berlin" is KCRW Berlin's weekly current affairs show delving into recent events and how they affect people in Germany's capital and beyond. Once a week, hosts Sumi Somaskanda and Sylvia Cunningham talk to experts, journalists and policymakers to make sense of the news that matters.

"Studio Berlin" is KCRW Berlin's weekly current affairs show delving into recent events and how they affect people in Germany's capital and beyond. Once a week, hosts Sumi Somaskanda and Sylvia Cunningham talk to experts, journalists and policymakers to make sense of the news that matters.

 

#73

Looking back on KCRW Berlin — Part 2

During KCRW Berlin’s last week on air, we're sharing the story behind the story. Listen to... more

09 Dec 2020

24 MINS

24:19

09 Dec 2020


#72

Looking back on KCRW Berlin — Part 1

During KCRW Berlin’s last week on air, we share with you the story behind the story in a s... more

07 Dec 2020

28 MINS

28:07

07 Dec 2020


#71

What would Donald Trump's withdrawal of 9,500 U.S. troops do to NATO and Europe? (Rebroadcast)

As the year soon comes to an end, we're highlighting some of the big news stories from 202... more

02 Dec 2020

28 MINS

28:30

02 Dec 2020


#70

A closer look at Germany's abortion law (Rebroadcast)

This November, we're highlighting some of the big news stories from 2020. In this Studio B... more

25 Nov 2020

25 MINS

25:22

25 Nov 2020


#69

Will the worldwide 'Black Lives Matter' protests open a new dialogue on racism in Germany and Europe...

This November, we're highlighting some of the big news stories from 2020. In this Studio B... more

18 Nov 2020

28 MINS

28:24

18 Nov 2020


#68

Who will succeed Angela Merkel?

Angela Merkel is the second-longest serving chancellor in modern German history. Recent po... more

11 Nov 2020

28 MINS

28:32

11 Nov 2020


#67

How connected are Germans really 30 years after reunification? (Rebroadcast)

Nov. 9 marks 31 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall.  East and West Germany were offic... more

04 Nov 2020

28 MINS

28:32

04 Nov 2020


#66

After a near-decade delay, BER airport will finally open on Oct. 31

Mismanagement, corruption charges, dubious design plans and a series of technical mishaps ... more

28 Oct 2020

28 MINS

28:29

28 Oct 2020


#65

Germany vs. COVID-19, Round 2: Can we avoid another lockdown?

As novel coronavirus cases skyrocket across Germany and Europe, we talk about what we've l... more

21 Oct 2020

28 MINS

28:30

21 Oct 2020


#64

Is US President Donald Trump running out of time?

This week we measure the political climate in the U.S. in the lead up to the presidential ... more

14 Oct 2020

28 MINS

28:32

14 Oct 2020


#63

Should children in Germany have more rights?

Do children in Germany deserve more of a say? Should the voting age here be dropped to 14?... more

06 Oct 2020

28 MINS

28:19

06 Oct 2020


#62

What would you do with an extra 1,200 euros per month with no strings attached? (Rebroadcast)

This week we revisit our discussion on universal basic income. The debate over UBI is not ... more

29 Sep 2020

28 MINS

28:36

29 Sep 2020


#61

Can Europe reform its asylum and migration policies?

Studio Berlin, broadcast Sept. 23, 2020: Can Europe reform its asylum and migration polici... more

23 Sep 2020

28 MINS

28:19

23 Sep 2020