20 Percent Berlin Podcast

We have opinions about Der Spiegel’s unethical behaviour but also about Die Linke’s incompetence. Also, students protested — as they should have. Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

We have opinions on Merz’ poor grades, whether Berlin needs investors and the marble at whatever the Mohrenplatz subway station is now called. No the marble isn’t from Hitler’s chancellery — it’s from VEB Marmorwerk Saalburg. Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

This was almost the first of our podcasts with no technical hiccups but we haven’t quite gotten the audio settings perfect but we spend too much time talking about Jens Spahn and the Berlin election. And we also note that no one is sponsoring our Bear’s Knees, but they could! Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

We spend some time this week talking about how Merz may either attempt a minority government or just flat-out resign. Maurice thinks we’ll be getting a left-left-green government this Sunday and we again talk about whether or not Germany should socialize/expatriate apartments. And a huge shoutout to our sponsor this week: Democrats Abroad! Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

This week we talk about how hackers want a handful of bitcoin but Berlin isn’t paying and the dumb decision to allow a racist rapper at a Die Linke campaign event. Plus the Bear’s Knees! Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

In episode 40 we discuss the hacker attack on the German administration and debate how really worthwhile the swimming pool in front of the Volksbühne is, because it isn’t about the people, it’s mostly just about the Volksbühne’s new director. Also, let’s whittle down some of the German bureaucracy. And does anyone not love the Deutsche Technikmuseum? Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

We talk about national unemployment, campaign posters, the AfD leading in at least one poll and the concentric circles renters are causing in Brandenburg around Berlin. Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

We’re back with a video podcast where we discuss Jens Spahn’s resignation and the golden handshake Mayor Kai Wegner will be getting when he leaves office. Plus other Berlin news of the week! Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

We cover the biggest news of the past week including an AI book grab, a couple recruiting drug mules, the CDU still hating bike paths, the latest Berlin political poll, and Merz’ plan to curtail sick days.Cover photo thanks Berliner Büchertisch via Creative Commons. Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe

We chat about the news, including a swimming hole near Halle where you have to speak German well to get in. We also have opinions about Friedrichshain.Our cover photo this week is of Freibad Jungfernheide thanks Freibad Jungfernheide. Get full access to 20 Percent Berlin at www.20percent.berlin/subscribe