Grüezi Amerika. Views from the Sister Republic
Claudia Franziska BrühwilerSince January 20, 2025, we are officially in the era of Trump 2.0. But is it, will it be any different from Trump 1.0? And what do the events across the Atlantic mean for us in Europe? My name is Claudia Franziska Brühwiler, and I am a professor of American Political Thought and Culture at the University of St.Gallen. This podcast will take a closer look at current events through the lens of Ameri... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ScienceSociety & CultureSocial Sciences | |||
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Manche Menschen sind nicht einfach Zeitzeugen, sondern Mitgestalter ihrer Zeit und deren Umbrüche: Egils Levits, 1955 geboren in der Lettische Sozialistische Sowjetrepublik, erlebte die Ausweisung seiner Familie nach Deutschland, studierte dort und f... more
Uncertainty on the tariff front, the war in Iran with the blockage of the strait of Hormuz, and a dissatisfied population: 61 percent of Americans feel that the economy is getting worse, and many wonder how the president wants to turn the situation a... more
Als der Historiker und Autor James T. Adams 1931 den Begriff des «amerikanischen Traums» prägte, war dieser in materieller Hinsicht für die Mehrheit der Amerikaner tot: Das Land steckte inmitten der Grossen Depression, statt auf Aufstieg hoffte man i... more
In late February, Israeli airstrikes—soon joined by the United States—targeted key sites across Iran, triggering a chain reaction that has reshaped the Middle East almost overnight. Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks across the region and... more
The President who had promised an end of “forever wars” and of unnecessary entanglements has greenlit strikes against Iran. Since February 28, Iran is under US and Israeli attack; Ayatollah Khamenei was among the first of the Irani leadership to be k... more
Disputes over territory seem to be the new norm in transatlantic relations: after fears over the world’s largest island Greenland rattled the entirety of Europe, the fate of a small archipelago in the Indian Ocean has worsened US-UK relations. In 202... more
It's a landmark case: in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026), the Supreme Court declared Donald J. Trump's tariff regime unconstitutional. Specifically, the Court holds that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not author... more
Nov. 10, 1865: Heinrich “Henry” Wirz is executed as only one of three men tried, convicted, and executed for war crimes during the Civil War – a Swiss who had fought for the Confederacy. As Captain, he had been in charge of Andersonville Prison, a pr... more
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The show provides a European vantage on American politics, policy, and culture through historical analysis and contemporary context. Across episodes, conversations span free-market critiques, US domestic policy (housing, immigration, manufacturing), campaign strategy, media dynamics, and transatlantic relations, often featuring scholars, former political leaders, and policy experts. A standout pattern is pairing academic rigor with real‑world implications, offering listeners thoughtful takes on how US developments resonate in Europe, especially Switzerland. The format blends in-depth interviews with policy debate, plus occasional cross‑episode collaborations that broaden the scope beyond a single topic. Listeners probably appreciate nuanced... more
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