20 Percent Berlin Podcast
A podcast by the founders of 20 Percent Berlin. Two veteran journalists talk about the burning issues in Germany's capital. Did we mention we're both veteran journalists? www.20percent.berlin
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#40: Hacker attack, Saxony-Anhalt election, Volksbad fiasco, Bureaucracy (opens the original)
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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
#39: Unemployment, Campaign posters, Speckgürtel (opens the original)
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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
#38: Jens Spahn's resignation, Mayor Wegner's transition funds, Wegner's replacement and the pool at Volksbühne (opens the original)
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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
#37: Leftists polling well, AI buying books, Sick notes, Criminal couple (opens the original)
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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
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