Studio Berlin

KCRW Berlin
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Studio Berlin

"Studio Berlin" is KCRW Berlin's weekly current affairs show delving into recent events and how they affect people in Germany's capital and beyond. Once a week, hosts Sumi Somaskanda and Sylvia Cunningham talk to experts, journalists and policymakers to make sense of the news that matters.

  1. 12/09/2020

    Looking back on KCRW Berlin — Part 2

    Tune into the second part of a special, two-part episode in honor of KCRW Berlin's last week on air.

    24 min

  2. 12/07/2020

    Looking back on KCRW Berlin — Part 1

    Tune into the first part of a special, two-part episode in honor of KCRW Berlin's last week on air.

    28 min

  3. 12/02/2020

    What would Donald Trump's withdrawal of 9,500 U.S. troops do to NATO and Europe? (Rebroadcast)

    With the end of the year fast approaching, we're highlighting some of the big news stories from 2020. In this Studio Berlin episode, we revisit our discussion on President Donald Trump's plan to withdraw 9,500 U.S. troops from Germany, which first aired on July 8.

    29 min

  4. 11/25/2020

    A closer look at Germany's abortion law (Rebroadcast)

    This November, we're highlighting some of the big news stories from 2020. In this Studio Berlin episode, we revisit our discussion on Germany's abortion law, which first aired on Feb. 1.

    25 min

  5. 11/18/2020

    Will the worldwide 'Black Lives Matter' protests open a new dialogue on racism in Germany and Europe? (Rebroadcast)

    This November, we're highlighting some of the big news stories from 2020. In this Studio Berlin episode we revisit our discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement, which first aired on June 10.

    28 min

  6. 11/11/2020

    Who will succeed Angela Merkel?

    Angela Merkel is the second-longest serving chancellor in modern German history. Recent polls show that German confidence in her is high, but the chancellor has made it clear she will not seek a fifth term in next year's election. What were Merkel's accomplishments and missteps over the past 15 years? And who is her possible successor?

    29 min

  7. 11/04/2020

    How connected are Germans really 30 years after reunification? (Rebroadcast)

    Nov. 9 marks 31 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. East and West Germany were officially reunited the following October, which the late Chancellor Helmut Kohl called a “dream come true." But the process of growing together brought trials and tribulations that sowed animosity between East and West Germans. Thirty years later, what does German unity look like? Host Sumi Somaskanda discusses the ups and downs of Germany's transformation. (This show first aired on Sept. 16.)

    29 min

  8. 10/28/2020

    After a near-decade delay, BER airport will finally open on Oct. 31

    Mismanagement, corruption charges, dubious design plans and a series of technical mishaps led to delay after delay since the first scheduled opening of the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) in 2011. So ahead of the much-beleaguered airport's official "takeoff" on Oct. 31, we’re hearing from people who have been following and a part of this story since the beginning.

    28 min
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"Studio Berlin" is KCRW Berlin's weekly current affairs show delving into recent events and how they affect people in Germany's capital and beyond. Once a week, hosts Sumi Somaskanda and Sylvia Cunningham talk to experts, journalists and policymakers to make sense of the news that matters.

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  • Creator
    KCRW Berlin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (c) 2020 KCRW Berlin
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