Episodes (25)
1. Corona pandemic: Is releasing vaccination patents the global solution?
Aired 9 February 2022 • 42 min
2G, 3G, compulsory vaccination, boosters, measures, incidence values - in principle we only agree on one thing: the pandemic should finally be over, we finally have to get Corona under control. But how do you end a global pandemic?
2. #MeToo: Everything the same after five years?
Aired 23 February 2022 • 47 min
Sexual assault, abuse of power, sexism in the workplace - #MeToo, which has been used millions of times, was intended to make the experiences of women visible worldwide. It all began in 2017 with the revelations surrounding Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in the USA.
3. Nuclear power: Is Germany's nuclear phase-out a mistake?
Aired 9 March 2022 • 49 min
Nuclear power? No thanks - or maybe more like: Yes please!? The nuclear phase-out has been a given since the nuclear disaster in Fukushima. The dangers and risks of nuclear accidents are too serious. The last nuclear power plants in Germany are scheduled to be finally shut down at the turn of the year in 2023.
4. Does the porn industry need to be more regulated?
Aired 23 March 2022 • 48 min
Pornhub, xHamster, YouPorn and Co. - Porn is available online at any time, anywhere, without age restrictions and mostly free of charge. However, that could soon change: according to a court ruling, porn providers face being blocked if they violate child protection laws.
5. Putin, Erdogan & Co: Will autocracies have to be boycotted in the future?
Aired 6 April 2022 • 41 min
Russia, Türkiye, China - countries led by autocratic regimes are becoming more and more common in the world. They are characterized by arbitrariness, autocracy and cannot do much with freedom of expression, the rule of law or freedom of the press.
6. Turning point: Does Germany have to arm itself militarily?
Aired 20 April 2022 • 48 min
Shortly after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a “turning point” for Germany - including for the Bundeswehr. With the help of a one-time special fund worth billions and an increase in the defense budget, Germany should become more defensive.
7. Legalize it: Should all drugs be legal?
Aired 10 May 2022 • 48 min
The traffic light coalition wants to legalize cannabis after decades of discussions. But Germans also consume harder drugs such as ecstasy, cocaine, heroin and crystal meth.
8. Extreme activism: How radical can protest be?
Aired 18 May 2022 • 47 min
Fridays for Future, Ende Gelände or the uprising of the last generation: civil disobedience is currently experiencing a second spring. Road blockades, occupations and sometimes even hunger strikes are intended to draw attention to ever-increasing problems, such as advancing climate change.
9. Transgender: Should gender be freely selectable at any time?
Aired 1 June 2022 • 61 min
Society and science have been discussing gender and identity for a long time. At the same time, the issue is becoming increasingly politicized.
10. Should our solidarity with Ukraine be unconditional?
Aired 11 June 2022 • 1 min
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11. Taxing wealth: Do the rich have to pay more?
Aired 15 June 2022 • 40 min
The idea of a property levy was considered dead for a long time. The war now brings them back to life. Whatever the outcome, it will be expensive.
12. Hatespeech & Fake News: Is social media destroying our democracy?
Aired 29 June 2022 • 43 min
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - social media are omnipresent, determine social and political debates and give rise to global movements such as #MeToo or #BlackLivesMatter.
13. Unfulfilled desire to have children: Should egg donation be legalized?
Aired 13 July 2022 • 45 min
In Germany, almost every tenth couple is involuntarily childless. Egg donation can help you fulfill your desire to have children.
14. Alcohol, the popular drug: Should the state intervene more heavily in consumption?
Aired 27 July 2022 • 43 min
Whether pure enjoyment or occasional intoxication - beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks are part of life for many people. They are always available and deeply anchored socially and culturally.
15. Organ donation: Donate automatically or actively decide?
Aired 10 August 2022 • 46 min
In Germany, anyone who wants to donate their organs must actively consent during their lifetime or their next of kin must agree.
16. 9 euro ticket: Do we need free public transport?
Aired 24 August 2022 • 39 min
Since June, people have been able to use Germany's local transport services with the 9 euro ticket. So far it has attracted millions of people onto buses and trains.
17. Back to civil service: Compulsory social service for young people?
Aired 7 September 2022 • 37 min
Around 80,000 young people in Germany do voluntary service in social or ecological areas every year.
18. Sexism: Should some party hits be banned?
Aired 21 September 2022 • 39 min
Rarely has Germany had such a controversial and broad debate about the hit song as it did this summer. The reason for this is the song “Layla”, which made it to number one in the charts, and the Junge Union party.
19. German reunification: Does the West have to do more for the East?
Aired 2 October 2022 • 42 min
Over half of East Germans feel like second-class citizens. Two thirds of young people from the East say: It still makes a difference whether you come from the West or the East.
20. Heating cost subsidies, electricity price brakes, etc.: Are the relief packages enough?
Aired 19 October 2022 • 40 min
Inflation, exploding energy and food prices - the financial challenges for each individual are currently immense and are now noticeable for everyone in everyday life.
21. #BodyPositivity: Toxic hype or real empowerment?
Aired 2 November 2022 • 42 min
Learning to accept and love your own body - thanks to the global body positivity movement, the massive pressure from beauty ideals has become less and less in recent years.
22. Diversity of opinions: Are the German media too unanimous?
Aired 17 November 2022 • 43 min
Pandemic, climate crisis, war - the bigger and more complex the crises, the greater the challenge for journalists to report fairly and balanced.
23. Organic vs. conventional: Is organic farming really better?
Aired 30 November 2022 • 42 min
A growing world population, inflation or climate crisis - the challenges for sustainable agriculture are becoming ever greater.
24. No more “Hartzen”: Is citizen’s money fairer than Hartz IV?
Aired 14 December 2022 • 42 min
Unemployment benefit II, better known as Hartz IV, will be abolished after 18 years. Citizens' money will take its place in the new year.
25. Elon Musk dismantles Twitter: Should we delete our accounts?
Aired 28 December 2022 • 43 min
The richest person in the world, Elon Musk, has bought the most relevant platform for digital publicity and will define its rules in the future. Critics fear the spread of false information.