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To the Point
Supported by billionaire Elon Musk, Donald Trump moves against everything he does not like. Is this the end of democracy in the US? Our guests: Annika Brockschmidt (Journalist), Erik Kirschbaum (Journalist), Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
Mapped Out
In Germany, defense has become a major topic ahead of snap elections on February 23rd. Pressure is mounting on Germany to boost its military capabilities: Both from US President Donald Trump and from European countries closer to Russia. So, what’s holding Germany back? And who’s stepping up instead?
DocFilm
Critics of growth want to bring the economy into harmony with the environment and social well-being. They see a world that functions without constantly wanting more. But is that realistic?
To the Point
Supported by billionaire Elon Musk, Donald Trump moves against everything he does not like. Is this the end of democracy in the US? Our guests: Annika Brockschmidt (Journalist), Erik Kirschbaum (Journalist), Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
Mapped Out
In Germany, defense has become a major topic ahead of snap elections on February 23rd. Pressure is mounting on Germany to boost its military capabilities: Both from US President Donald Trump and from European countries closer to Russia. So, what’s holding Germany back? And who’s stepping up instead?
Special Program
Germany's Green Party is campaigning for a second term in government. Their time in power has been controversial, with coalition infighting over climate policy and the economy. How did the Greens go from 1980s peace activists to 2020s military hawks? Why are they so hated by some sections of society? And can chancellor candidate Robert Habeck bring them back into government?
To the Point
Supported by billionaire Elon Musk, Donald Trump moves against everything he does not like. Is this the end of democracy in the US? Our guests: Annika Brockschmidt (Journalist), Erik Kirschbaum (Journalist), Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
DocFilm
Five teenagers growing up in the war zone of Donbass dream of the outside world. Andrej, Lisa, Ruslan, Lera and Illia have been living with bombs and displacement since 2014. They want to get out of Ukraine - and one day, the opportunity presents itself.
Focus on Europe
War in the Middle East, war in Ukraine, migration, the rising cost of living - many in Germany are worried about what the future holds. Ahead of the general election, we meet people who are finding solutions to some of the country’s challenges.
Mapped Out
In Germany, defense has become a major topic ahead of snap elections on February 23rd. Pressure is mounting on Germany to boost its military capabilities: Both from US President Donald Trump and from European countries closer to Russia. So, what’s holding Germany back? And who’s stepping up instead?
Made in Germany
Can the EU really become self-reliant when it comes to raw materials? Where does marble come from and what makes it so popular? Can night owls also be successful? And what are the benefits of the four-day week?
DocFilm
Five teenagers growing up in the war zone of Donbass dream of the outside world. Andrej, Lisa, Ruslan, Lera and Illia have been living with bombs and displacement since 2014. They want to get out of Ukraine - and one day, the opportunity presents itself.
Mapped Out
In Germany, defense has become a major topic ahead of snap elections on February 23rd. Pressure is mounting on Germany to boost its military capabilities: Both from US President Donald Trump and from European countries closer to Russia. So, what’s holding Germany back? And who’s stepping up instead?
Special Program
Germany's Green Party is campaigning for a second term in government. Their time in power has been controversial, with coalition infighting over climate policy and the economy. How did the Greens go from 1980s peace activists to 2020s military hawks? Why are they so hated by some sections of society? And can chancellor candidate Robert Habeck bring them back into government?
To the Point
Supported by billionaire Elon Musk, Donald Trump moves against everything he does not like. Is this the end of democracy in the US? Our guests: Annika Brockschmidt (Journalist), Erik Kirschbaum (Journalist), Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
DocFilm
For a long time, soil was all but ignored. But for years, the valuable humus layer has been thinning. Farmers in Brandenburg are clearly feeling the effects of this on their sandy fields. Many are now taking steps to prepare their farms for the future.
Special Program
Germany's Green Party is campaigning for a second term in government. Their time in power has been controversial, with coalition infighting over climate policy and the economy. How did the Greens go from 1980s peace activists to 2020s military hawks? Why are they so hated by some sections of society? And can chancellor candidate Robert Habeck bring them back into government?
To the Point
Supported by billionaire Elon Musk, Donald Trump moves against everything he does not like. Is this the end of democracy in the US? Our guests: Annika Brockschmidt (Journalist), Erik Kirschbaum (Journalist), Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
Interview
Christoph Heusgen is hopeful that Donald Trump can end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to DW's Richard Walker in Berlin ahead of this week's Munich Security Conference, its chair said: "Trump is doing things out of the box. And my impression is that also the Kremlin is kind of nervous about what may happen."
Eco India
Can breathing toxic air increase our risk of diabetes? Plus: The food forest in Tamil Nadu growing planet-friendly, healthy food, and the move to empower women working as waste pickers and in the construction industry.
To the Point
Supported by billionaire Elon Musk, Donald Trump moves against everything he does not like. Is this the end of democracy in the US? Our guests: Annika Brockschmidt (Journalist), Erik Kirschbaum (Journalist), Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung)
DocFilm
For a long time, soil was all but ignored. But for years, the valuable humus layer has been thinning. Farmers in Brandenburg are clearly feeling the effects of this on their sandy fields. Many are now taking steps to prepare their farms for the future.
REV
Once East Germany’s answer to the Volkswagen, the Trabant symbolized freedom and mobility in the GDR. But as other countries advanced, the Trabi stayed the same - earning nicknames like "Racing Cardboard” due to its Duroplast body and a smoky two-stroke engine. Once ridiculed, the Trabant became a symbol of the Berlin Wall’s fall, and today, it’s a classic car collecting favorite.
Afrimaxx
In this episode, host Palesa Tembe takes us wine-tasting at a historic Wine Estate in the outskirts of Cape Town. Plus, ceramics that improve lives, the flavors of Mauritius and Sacha BamBam’s Madagascan extravaganza.
Special Program
Germany's Green Party is campaigning for a second term in government. Their time in power has been controversial, with coalition infighting over climate policy and the economy. How did the Greens go from 1980s peace activists to 2020s military hawks? Why are they so hated by some sections of society? And can chancellor candidate Robert Habeck bring them back into government?
Focus on Europe
War in the Middle East, war in Ukraine, migration, the rising cost of living - many in Germany are worried about what the future holds. Ahead of the general election, we meet people who are finding solutions to some of the country’s challenges.
Eco Africa
Making Victoria Falls pristine, and Lagos more livable; a floating rescue center in Tunisia that helps injured turtles, and regenerative methods for South African winegrowers.
REV
Once East Germany’s answer to the Volkswagen, the Trabant symbolized freedom and mobility in the GDR. But as other countries advanced, the Trabi stayed the same - earning nicknames like "Racing Cardboard” due to its Duroplast body and a smoky two-stroke engine. Once ridiculed, the Trabant became a symbol of the Berlin Wall’s fall, and today, it’s a classic car collecting favorite.
DocFilm
For a long time, soil was all but ignored. But for years, the valuable humus layer has been thinning. Farmers in Brandenburg are clearly feeling the effects of this on their sandy fields. Many are now taking steps to prepare their farms for the future.
Eco India
Can breathing toxic air increase our risk of diabetes? Plus: The food forest in Tamil Nadu growing planet-friendly, healthy food, and the move to empower women working as waste pickers and in the construction industry.
REV
Once East Germany’s answer to the Volkswagen, the Trabant symbolized freedom and mobility in the GDR. But as other countries advanced, the Trabi stayed the same - earning nicknames like "Racing Cardboard” due to its Duroplast body and a smoky two-stroke engine. Once ridiculed, the Trabant became a symbol of the Berlin Wall’s fall, and today, it’s a classic car collecting favorite.
REV
REV tests the new Opel Frontera, an economical SUV; checks out Kenya’s colorful matatu shared taxis; and asks why cities have such a hard time convincing people to use public transport.
Transforming Business
Chile wants to become the new superpower in the production of green hydrogen. While the country is getting the first hydrogen-powered train in South America up and running, German companies are reporting problems with the technology. Hot air or the power train of the future? What is the state of the hydrogen economy and does hydrogen have a future for our railways?
Tomorrow Today
How scientists are giving robots artificial muscles / How hydrofoil boats are going green / Why humpback whales are returning to Brazil’s coast / How underwater highways help ocean life flourish
Shift
Wearables and smartwatches are lifestyle products with medical benefits. They constantly monitor vital signs, help to detect illnesses at an early stage, and motivate people to exercise.
DocFilm
Critics of growth want to bring the economy into harmony with the environment and social well-being. They see a world that functions without constantly wanting more. But is that realistic?
REV
Once East Germany’s answer to the Volkswagen, the Trabant symbolized freedom and mobility in the GDR. But as other countries advanced, the Trabi stayed the same - earning nicknames like "Racing Cardboard” due to its Duroplast body and a smoky two-stroke engine. Once ridiculed, the Trabant became a symbol of the Berlin Wall’s fall, and today, it’s a classic car collecting favorite.
To the Point
Supported by billionaire Elon Musk, Donald Trump moves against everything he does not like. Is this the end of democracy in the US? Our guests: Annika Brockschmidt (Journalist), Erik Kirschbaum (Journalist), Brandon Bohrn (Bertelsmann Stiftung)