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The Zeitgeist

The Zeitgeist delves into topics affecting Germany, the United States, and the transatlantic relationship. Hosted by American-German Institute President Jeff Rathke, the show welcomes guests from the policy, academic, and think tank communities, as well as in-house AGI experts.

Podcast · By American-German Institute · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Episode 154: Germany’s Autumn: The Regional and International Constraints on National Politics (opens the original)

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    Approval ratings for Chancellor Merz and his government are at historic lows, the war in Ukraine is in its fifth year, and instability abroad has led to economic challenges at …

  2. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Episode 153: The Greens’ Next Steps (opens the original)

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    Germany’s Green Party is no longer part of the federal government and is seeking a comeback. How can the party mobilize the electorate and counter growing fragmentation and extremism in …

  3. Episode · Jul 29, 2026

    Episode 152: How to Win a Trade War (opens the original)

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    The global economic landscape is contested between China and the United States, with America’s partners such as Europe also playing important roles. China has pursued policies of one-way dependencies, and …

  4. Episode · Jul 15, 2026

    Episode 151: Soccer and Society (opens the original)

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    The 2026 World Cup has been bigger than ever before; an expanded tournament of forty-eight teams has brought record-breaking audiences. On this episode of The Zeitgeist, Andrei Markovits discusses soccer …

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