Deutsche welle
Deutsche welle od do
Eco Africa
Cutting the climate footprint of bricks in Uganda. Building greener wind turbines in Sweden. Saving the Baltic Sea’s dead zones. Using the sun to end food waste in Lagos. And growing hope in Niger with wild plants.
DocFilm
There are men on this planet who challenge death every day to feed their families. Between the desert and the Pacific Ocean, in the region of Huarmey in Peru, stand vertiginous cliffs. Men like Purunga must overcome them.
Eco India
Farmers feed the world. But from Europe to India, farmers are burdened by high costs, low prices, and climate change. Technologies like an AI crop-doctor app and drones can help. But there’s a wellspring of anger among farmers worldwide. Why is that?
REV
Americans love cars. Arguably the entire country is built around the idea of being able to get from A to B in and with an automobile. People need cars to get to their jobs, to run errands, to go shopping , etc. Problem is: For millions of Americans owning or leasing a car, insuring and maintaining it has become financially impossible .
REV
REV puts the new Audi e-tron GT prototype to the test. Asia’s growing middle class is flying more and more. And why do some countries drive on the left side of the road and others on the right? REV tells you!
Planet A
The race to develop small modular reactors is on, with the promise to provide fossil-free energy everywhere. But only one has been built so far. What’s going wrong?
Tomorrow Today
Chimpanzees communicate with each other using at least some elements that resemble spoken language, but what about locusts? Also: we look deep into space at the Pillars of Creation.
DocFilm
For years, good relations with China guaranteed the German economy healthy profits and cheap goods. But over time, that relationship has become a dependency. The documentary "In the Jaws of the Dragon - How to Deal with China?” explores the nature and extent of this reliance.
REV
Americans love cars. Arguably the entire country is built around the idea of being able to get from A to B in and with an automobile. People need cars to get to their jobs, to run errands, to go shopping , etc. Problem is: For millions of Americans owning or leasing a car, insuring and maintaining it has become financially impossible .
To the Point
Vladimir Putin’s shake-up of military leadership signals his readiness for a long war of attrition in Ukraine, as his forces advance in the northeast with new waves of attacks. Our guests: Nico Lange (Munich Security Conference); Marina Miron (King’s College London); Vladimir Esipov (DW)
The 77 Percent
Alcohol - it's a social lubricant, a way to wind down, and often initiation into adulthood. In Central Kenya, the consumption of cheap liquor, illegal brews, and heavy drinking has resulted in increased family conflicts, prompting calls from the government and society to address the issue. In our Street Debate, we find out how Kenyan youths view the issue of alcoholism.
REV
Americans love cars. Arguably the entire country is built around the idea of being able to get from A to B in and with an automobile. People need cars to get to their jobs, to run errands, to go shopping , etc. Problem is: For millions of Americans owning or leasing a car, insuring and maintaining it has become financially impossible .
REV
REV puts the new Audi e-tron GT prototype to the test. Asia’s growing middle class is flying more and more. And why do some countries drive on the left side of the road and others on the right? REV tells you!
Sports Life
Sammy Muturi has been rowing the rivers of the mighty slopes of Mt. Kenya for over a decade. He’s a kayak pioneer in his homeland and has one big dream: being the first Kenyan kayaker to qualify for the Olympics. But to take part in the qualifying competitions in London, he first needs a visa. Like many African athletes, his dream depends on the goodwill of a few embassy officials.
Tomorrow Today
Chimpanzees communicate with each other using at least some elements that resemble spoken language, but what about locusts? Also: we look deep into space at the Pillars of Creation.
DocFilm
Mankind is facing the greatest upheaval since industrialization. To stop climate change, the energy system must be transformed worldwide and fossil fuels must be completely replaced. But is this even possible?
Sports Life
Sammy Muturi has been rowing the rivers of the mighty slopes of Mt. Kenya for over a decade. He’s a kayak pioneer in his homeland and has one big dream: being the first Kenyan kayaker to qualify for the Olympics. But to take part in the qualifying competitions in London, he first needs a visa. Like many African athletes, his dream depends on the goodwill of a few embassy officials.
In Good Shape
There are more than 300 types of cancer. It’s impossible to guard against all of them completely. But there are a number of risk factors that we can influence ourselves. With the right lifestyle choices, we can significantly reduce our risk.
DocFilm
In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra". The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities. The 3-part series tells the story of the project.
DocFilm
Zimbabwe's economy has collapsed and many young people emigrate to earn money. Those who remain in Zimbabwe rely on remittances from family members who work in Europe or other African countries.
The 77 Percent
Alcohol - it's a social lubricant, a way to wind down, and often initiation into adulthood. In Central Kenya, the consumption of cheap liquor, illegal brews, and heavy drinking has resulted in increased family conflicts, prompting calls from the government and society to address the issue. In our Street Debate, we find out how Kenyan youths view the issue of alcoholism.
Interview
Can the European Union uphold its environmental and social values without choking off business and trade? Are new supply chain laws a burden for companies adding more red tape? These are just a few questions DW journalist Steven Beardsley asked Bernd Lange, the chairman of the European Parliament's International Trade Committee in an exclusive interview.
Sports Life
Sammy Muturi has been rowing the rivers of the mighty slopes of Mt. Kenya for over a decade. He’s a kayak pioneer in his homeland and has one big dream: being the first Kenyan kayaker to qualify for the Olympics. But to take part in the qualifying competitions in London, he first needs a visa. Like many African athletes, his dream depends on the goodwill of a few embassy officials.
The 77 Percent
Alcohol - it's a social lubricant, a way to wind down, and often initiation into adulthood. In Central Kenya, the consumption of cheap liquor, illegal brews, and heavy drinking has resulted in increased family conflicts, prompting calls from the government and society to address the issue. In our Street Debate, we find out how Kenyan youths view the issue of alcoholism.
DocFilm
There are men on this planet who challenge death every day to feed their families. Between the desert and the Pacific Ocean, in the region of Huarmey in Peru, stand vertiginous cliffs. Men like Purunga must overcome them.
Afrimaxx
In this episode, presenter Palesa Tembe is at the Bryanston Market in Johannesburg. Plus, the strongest woman in Kenya, perfumes made from endemic South African plants and the Nigerian welder Dotun Popoola.
Conflict Zone
Tim Sebastian interviews Krišjānis Kariņš, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Latvia. (first aired March 20, 2024)
DocFilm
In 2008, the United States launched "Project Cassandra". The aim was to uncover how Hezbollah uses drug trafficking and money laundering to finance its military and terrorist activities. The 3-part series tells the story of the project.
Sports Life
Sammy Muturi has been rowing the rivers of the mighty slopes of Mt. Kenya for over a decade. He’s a kayak pioneer in his homeland and has one big dream: being the first Kenyan kayaker to qualify for the Olympics. But to take part in the qualifying competitions in London, he first needs a visa. Like many African athletes, his dream depends on the goodwill of a few embassy officials.
Tomorrow Today
Chimpanzees communicate with each other using at least some elements that resemble spoken language, but what about locusts? Also: we look deep into space at the Pillars of Creation.
DocFilm
Keeping the war in eastern Europe away from NATO borders is one of the German Bundeswehr’s jobs. An armored battalion from Thuringia is one of the spearheads of NATO’s rapid reaction force responsible for defending member nation Lithuania, in the event of an emergency.
In Good Shape
There are more than 300 types of cancer. It’s impossible to guard against all of them completely. But there are a number of risk factors that we can influence ourselves. With the right lifestyle choices, we can significantly reduce our risk.
Sports Life
Sammy Muturi has been rowing the rivers of the mighty slopes of Mt. Kenya for over a decade. He’s a kayak pioneer in his homeland and has one big dream: being the first Kenyan kayaker to qualify for the Olympics. But to take part in the qualifying competitions in London, he first needs a visa. Like many African athletes, his dream depends on the goodwill of a few embassy officials.
DocFilm
There are men on this planet who challenge death every day to feed their families. Between the desert and the Pacific Ocean, in the region of Huarmey in Peru, stand vertiginous cliffs. Men like Purunga must overcome them.
DocFilm
Keeping the war in eastern Europe away from NATO borders is one of the German Bundeswehr’s jobs. An armored battalion from Thuringia is one of the spearheads of NATO’s rapid reaction force responsible for defending member nation Lithuania, in the event of an emergency.
