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Spaßbremse

Spaßbremse
Germany
Christian Lindner
European Union
Antisemitism Bureaucracy
Napoleon Bonaparte
Israel
Airbus
Boeing
European Parliament Elections
Muslim Migration
Adolf Hitler
Schuldenbremse
FDP
A340
A330
A320
Pro-Palestine Protests
Nationalism
German Unification
CDU

Michelle and Ted dissect German politics from Spargel to the Schwarze Null, and tell us why Germany isn't as seen on TV. Support us at www.patreon.com/spassbremse

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We've discussed Germany's relationship with Israel and Palestine from several different angles on the show. How can we sum it all up? To offer his perspective, Prof. Dirk Moses outlines the five elements of what he calls the "German Catechism." He an... more

Why does Germany exist? The question isn't as simple as it might seem. To answer this massive question—and several related ones—Ted is embarking on a multi-part series that explores how Germany came to be, from the Romans to the Reichsbürgerbewegung ... more

What's going on in the corrupt and captivating world of sports? To get an update, Berlin-based journalist Dave Braneck comes back on the pod to discuss the rise of women's football/soccer, various corrupt dealings in the men's game, and why American ... more

The politics of memory is everywhere in Germany. To discuss how Germany selectively uses the history of WWII and the Cold War--and how the memories of these events are invoked abroad--Ted speaks with Berlin-based journalist Alexander Wells about the ... more

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Recent Guests

Dirk Moses
Professor of International Relations at City College of New York
City College of New York
Episode: 72 - The Holocaust, Hamas, and Habermas w/Dirk Moses
Dave Braneck
Freelance journalist based in Berlin, covering sports and culture.
Episode: 71 - At the intersection of sports, politics, and culture w/Dave Braneck
Alexander Wells
Writer based in Berlin, focusing on cultural criticism and memory politics
Episode: 70 - Nazi, Stasi, Aussie (German memory politics w/ Alexander Wells)
Hanno Hauenstein
Journalist based in Berlin, important voice on issues surrounding the conflict in Gaza.
Episode: *UNLOCKED* Is Germany's Israel consensus finally shifting? w/ Hanno Hauenstein
Astrid Zimmermann
Managing editor at Jacobin Germany
Jacobin Germany
Episode: 69 - The not-so-great GroKo w/ Astrid Zimmermann
John Ganz
Writer and author of 'When the Clock Broke, Conman Conspiracists and How America Cracked Up in the Early 1990s'
The Nation, Unpopular Front
Episode: 68 - Broken clocks (fascism debate pt. 2 w/John Ganz)
Lukas Hermsmeier
Freelance journalist based in New York, keen observer of German politics.
Episode: 67 - Merz's Comeback w/ Lukas Hermsmeier
Daniel Bessner
Professor of history and co-host of the American Prestige podcast
American Prestige
Episode: 66 - Is it happening there? ("fascism debate" pt. 1 w/Daniel Bessner)
Matthew Specter
Historian and author of 'The Atlantic Realists'
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: 65 - Realism and imperialism w/Matthew Specter

Hosts

Ted
Co-host discussing various topics in German politics. Ted speaks insightfully about the complexities in contemporary political discussions.
Michelle
Co-host discussing various topics in German politics. Michelle provides fresh perspectives on political culture and social issues relevant to Germany.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Awesome

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DaniDani
    3 years ago
  • Awesome

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dani
    3 years ago
  • Informative

    An eye opener

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OKOKOKOKFKFNCJSNWJJD
    United States4 years ago
  • Two Progressive Americans Examine German Politics and it is Sehr Gut!

    Are the stalemates and divisions in U.S. politics getting you down? Take a break and learn how Germans and their politicians have dealt (or misdealt) with similar issues - healthcare, the environment, housing, immigration - especially in the years since the reunification with East Germany. Don’t worry if you only have headline knowledge of German news, Michelle and Ted are two younger Americans living in Berlin that share their observations and research into German politics and culture. It’s rea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatCarbHay
    United States4 years ago
  • an essential reeducation

    For believers and (doubters) of the BRD hype. grim, delightful and to the point!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ami_87
    Germany4 years ago

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The hosts are praised for their ability to make complex topics accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

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70 - Nazi, Stasi, Aussie (German memory politics w/ Alexander Wells)
Q: Could you just maybe start a little bit with a big picture overview of the way that memory politics, like the role that that plays in German society?
Memory politics in Germany is deeply contested and multifaceted, reflecting historical complexities that shape current societal identities.
68 - Broken clocks (fascism debate pt. 2 w/John Ganz)
Q: From your perspective, why do some argue that it's not applicable?
There have been irresponsible comparisons made, often by opponents who focus on these as an easy way to discredit nuanced arguments.
68 - Broken clocks (fascism debate pt. 2 w/John Ganz)
Q: Could you tell us how you came to this and what your kind of personal intellectual background is?
My writing about politics specifically started with Trump's political emergence in 2015, recognizing a significant analogy to fascism.
56 - Europe's rightward turn w/Hans Kundnani
Q: Can you clarify your views on Germany's commitment to Israel and its historical implications?
There has been a shift from a universalist perspective on preventing genocide to a specific commitment to Israeli security, which Kundnani argues limits critical discourse on Israel's actions.
56 - Europe's rightward turn w/Hans Kundnani
Q: How do you see the influence of far-right parties on center-right policies?
The far-right can effectively influence center-right parties by shifting their rhetoric and policies on identity, migration, and even foreign policy without needing to formally adopt their positions.

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1. Dirk Moses
2. Dave Braneck
3. Alexander Wells
4. Hanno Hauenstein
5. Astrid Zimmermann
6. John Ganz
7. Lukas Hermsmeier
8. Daniel Bessner

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