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Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson brings together prominent voices from all walks of life to tackle questions on vital and fascinating topics to increase public awareness and understanding.

  1. A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Three.

    2025-12-18

    A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Three.

    It used to be older Germans who flocked to Alternative for Germany. But nowadays, it’s actually younger Germans – especially men – who are casting their ballots for the far-right faction and helped the historic surge of AfD in the recent German federal election. What's happening in Germany is similar to the move of young voters to the fringes in the United States. Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks to American and German university students about what young voters want from their leaders and what they are not getting. And why their future may not be as bright as they deserve. Featuring Cammie Davenport and Camdyn DeShields from University of South Carolina Upstate and Arlow Bünning and Malte Broyer from Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal. Music: "disappear" by Koi-discovery (Source: FMA) Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen.   In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

    27 min
  2. A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Two.

    2025-12-14

    A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Two.

    In the second of three episodes, host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson  explores how and why Alternative for Germany is embracing voters and leaders with immigrant backgrounds and what that means for the far-right party and the federal republic. Featuring Hesse MP Anna Nguyen, (AfD), Robert Benson, associate director at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. as well as insights from Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony. Music: "disappear" by Koi-discovery. (Source: FMA) Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen. In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

    24 min
  3. A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part One.

    2025-12-07

    A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part One.

    In the first of three episodes, host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson  explores the real impact Alternative for Germany has on Germany institutions and laws as well as mainstream parties and government leaders. Featuring insights from Robert Benson, associate director at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony. Music: "Sad Boi" by HoliznaCC0 (Source: FMA) Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen. In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

    28 min

  4. 2024-12-29

    The future of Common Ground Berlin

    Happy New Year and what's next for Common Ground Berlin!

    1 min
  5. The elusive “Führerschein” – Why drivers from abroad have a hard time getting a license in Germany.

    2024-12-22

    The elusive “Führerschein” – Why drivers from abroad have a hard time getting a license in Germany.

    Jen Palacios of Simple Germany in Dusseldorf and Matthias Roth of Asphalt-Profis in Berlin join host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson in an informative and humorous conversation about the woes of getting a driver’s license in the land of Autobahns. Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Brockman

    30 min
  6. Sprechen Sie Deutsch? And should you, if you live and work in Germany?

    2024-12-15

    Sprechen Sie Deutsch? And should you, if you live and work in Germany?

    Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson explores whether people who move to Germany actually need to learn German with Steffen Sottung, managing director of international affairs at the Federal Employment Agency in Nuremberg; Britta Schneider, professor of language use and migration at Europa-Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), and Patric Prager, a consultant in Cologne helping immigrants integrate into the German labor market. Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Brockman.

    44 min
  7. What happens to us now? Part II: How the outcome of the U.S. election affects transatlantic relations and the German government crisis.

    2024-12-08

    What happens to us now? Part II: How the outcome of the U.S. election affects transatlantic relations and the German government crisis.

    Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks with Berlin Chapter President Constance Chucholowski of Democrats Abroad and Research Director Jeremy Shapiro of the European Council on Foreign relations about the aftermath of one of the most tumultuous elections in U.S. history, including in Germany, the EU and Ukraine. The live discussion, recorded on Dec. 2 via Zoom featured an audience from both sides of the Atlantic from FAWCO, an international network of independent volunteer clubs and associations in 28 countries and the American Women’s Club in Berlin. Produced by Eden Brockman and Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson.

    42 min
  8. What happens to us now? How the outcome of the U.S. election will affect women and democracy.

    2024-11-24

    What happens to us now? How the outcome of the U.S. election will affect women and democracy.

    Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks with Senior Fellow Rachel Tausendfreund of the German Council on Foreign Relations and Berlin Chapter President Constance Chucholowski of Democrats Abroad about the aftermath of one of the most tumultuous elections in U.S. history. This episode was recorded live in Berlin at the FAWCO Region 5 meeting on “Women in Democracy.” Produced by Eden Brockman and Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson.

    31 min
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Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson brings together prominent voices from all walks of life to tackle questions on vital and fascinating topics to increase public awareness and understanding.

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  • Creator
    Common Ground Berlin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    151
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    © (c) 2022 KCRW Berlin
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