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Chancellor Merz has received praise internationally for many German foreign policy and defense initiatives in 2025: suspending the “debt brake” to allow for more security investments, expanding the Bundeswehr, committing to raising the defense spendi... more

In Washington, DC, LGBTQ+ organizations enhance the city’s cultural life, provide services, and represent the community’s political interests. At a time when LGBTQ+ communities are losing protections and facing increased discrimination, AGI’s “Buildi... more

The German economy is stagnating, and Chancellor Friedrich Merz has promised an autumn of reforms. But are the government’s policies enough to restore competitiveness? Berenberg Chief Economist Holger Schmieding joins this episode of The Zeitgeist to... more

The dynamics of the transatlantic relationship are changing. As Europe faces the changing policies of the United States toward its alliances, Germany is investing in its armed forces at a historic rate and working to rebalance NATO’s burden-sharing. ... more

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Recent Guests

Nicole Bastian
Co-head of podcast, video, and live journalism at Handelsblatt
Handelsblatt
Episode: Episode 137: Friedrich Merz: Foreign Policy Chancellor
Juliana Cohnen
German social entrepreneur and founder of Innatura.
Innatura
Episode: Episode 136: The Role of Communities in Times of Crisis
Casey Pick
Director of Law and Policy for the Trevor Project.
The Trevor Project
Episode: Episode 136: The Role of Communities in Times of Crisis
Holger Schmieding
Chief Economist of Berenberg
Berenberg
Episode: Episode 135: Reenergizing the German Economy
Dr. Anna Sauerbrei
Foreign editor of Die Zeit and former deputy editor-in-chief of the Tagesspiegel
Die Zeit
Episode: Episode 134: Europe’s Strategic Dependencies
Hubertus Heil
Member of the Bundestag and member of the Foreign Affairs Committee
Bundestag
Episode: Episode 133: The SPD and Its Foreign Policy Challenges
Annett Meiritz
Co-author and correspondent with Handelsblatt.
Handelsblatt
Episode: Episode 132: Transatlantic Alliances of the New Right
Juliane Schäuble
Co-author and correspondent with Die Zeit and former correspondent with Tagesspiegel.
Die Zeit
Episode: Episode 132: Transatlantic Alliances of the New Right
Dr. Luzma de la Mora
Director of the UN Trade and Development Division on International Trade and Commodities. Former Vice Minister for International Trade in Mexico.
UN Trade and Development Division
Episode: Episode 131: Multilateralism in a Fragmenting Global Trading System

Host

Jeff Rathke
President of the American German Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • I like it! But perhaps…

    …I’m biased, because I’m the host! Thanks to all who give us a listen - Jeff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liam R.
    United States2 years ago
  • Unique Information - Excited to Hear Future Episodes

    So far, very unique Information! I'm excited to hear future episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SkyMakai
    United States6 years ago

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#54
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#143
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Episode 137: Friedrich Merz: Foreign Policy Chancellor
Q: Are those policies or are those issues ones where Friedrich Merz is in better alignment with public sentiment in Germany?
Yes, particularly regarding support for Ukraine, but he's struggling with domestic policy.
Episode 137: Friedrich Merz: Foreign Policy Chancellor
Q: How popular is Friedrich Merz in Germany these days?
Not popular at all, reflecting a significant drop in approval since the new government began.
Episode 135: Reenergizing the German Economy
Q: Do you think the government's policies are the right ones?
By and large, the government's policies are the right ones, but they do not go far enough.
Episode 134: Europe’s Strategic Dependencies
Q: Is it your impression that German and other European leaders believe this strategy is working?
They believe it might not be completely unsuccessful but are also aware of the risks involved.
Episode 134: Europe’s Strategic Dependencies
Q: How do you assess what are the key elements of Germany's strategy for relations with the United States?
German leaders are attempting to buy time and coordinate closely to manage a workable relationship with the Trump administration.

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