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The 77 Percent
This week's show explores colonialism's lasting impact on Africans today. We begin in the DRC, where oral history preserves rich identities and traditions. Next, we examine colonial ripple effects—fading traditions and diluted identities through a performance artist's quest to reinvent ancestral knowledge. In Namibia, our Street Debate centers on the colonial past and the path forward.
ENTR
Leaving everything behind to start afresh in a foreign country? Emigrating sounds exciting, and many people dream of living by the sea. But actually doing it? Not that many people actually do. Dominika (26) is one of them. She moved from her native Kraków in Poland to the Spanish city of Valencia, where she aims to realise her dream of owning her own dance studio.
DocFilm
The fact that 32-year-old Rita leads such a successful life today is nothing short of a miracle. Rita was born in Togo in 1991 and was raised by her grandparents. For a long time, she thought they were her parents. Hers was a happy childhood - but it ended abruptly.
Made in Germany
With the global race for AI intensifying, how is Europe faring? Who builds the best cognitive robots? Will AI destroy jobs, and where does all the technology’s energy come from? Is AI always right? And what are the prospects for autonomous air taxis?
ENTR
Leaving everything behind to start afresh in a foreign country? Emigrating sounds exciting, and many people dream of living by the sea. But actually doing it? Not that many people actually do. Dominika (26) is one of them. She moved from her native Kraków in Poland to the Spanish city of Valencia, where she aims to realise her dream of owning her own dance studio.
DocFilm
One of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction in 1990 - before disappearing without trace. What has happened to it? The search has taken investigators from the US, to France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Made in Germany
With the global race for AI intensifying, how is Europe faring? Who builds the best cognitive robots? Will AI destroy jobs, and where does all the technology’s energy come from? Is AI always right? And what are the prospects for autonomous air taxis?
ENTR
Leaving everything behind to start afresh in a foreign country? Emigrating sounds exciting, and many people dream of living by the sea. But actually doing it? Not that many people actually do. Dominika (26) is one of them. She moved from her native Kraków in Poland to the Spanish city of Valencia, where she aims to realise her dream of owning her own dance studio.
Eco India
The secrets to growing food on a terrace. Also: will climate change reshape Kannauj’s perfume legacy? And Nagaland tribes rethink tradition to protect forests.
DocFilm
One of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction in 1990 - before disappearing without trace. What has happened to it? The search has taken investigators from the US, to France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
ENTR
Leaving everything behind to start afresh in a foreign country? Emigrating sounds exciting, and many people dream of living by the sea. But actually doing it? Not that many people actually do. Dominika (26) is one of them. She moved from her native Kraków in Poland to the Spanish city of Valencia, where she aims to realise her dream of owning her own dance studio.
Made in Germany
With the global race for AI intensifying, how is Europe faring? Who builds the best cognitive robots? Will AI destroy jobs, and where does all the technology’s energy come from? Is AI always right? And what are the prospects for autonomous air taxis?
Tomorrow Today
Getting girls into physics; how astronauts master a spacewalk; indoor air quality and protecting museum exhibits from pollutants
DocFilm
Did Homo sapiens and Neanderthals share the same habitat for a long period of time? Excavations by a French research team at the Mandrin Cave suggest as much. The researchers' work has yielded even more astonishing findings.
Eco India
The secrets to growing food on a terrace. Also: will climate change reshape Kannauj’s perfume legacy? And Nagaland tribes rethink tradition to protect forests.
DocFilm
The fact that 32-year-old Rita leads such a successful life today is nothing short of a miracle. Rita was born in Togo in 1991 and was raised by her grandparents. For a long time, she thought they were her parents. Hers was a happy childhood - but it ended abruptly.
Transforming Business
Berlin is the only major European capital that doesn't have much economic sway on the rest of the country. How did Berlin end up being Europe's least capitalist capital? And where is it headed?
REV
REV tests the Audi A6 Avant. Vehicle-shaped robots perform jobs and ease traffic in Frankfurt. AR4 Tech converts internal-combustion vehicles into EVs in India. And one woman wants more female truck drivers in Australia.
In Good Shape
PMS, the perimenopause, the menopause, conditions like endometriosis or lipedema... Women’s health problems are on the agenda in this edition of In Good Shape.
DocFilm
Did Homo sapiens and Neanderthals share the same habitat for a long period of time? Excavations by a French research team at the Mandrin Cave suggest as much. The researchers' work has yielded even more astonishing findings.
Transforming Business
Berlin is the only major European capital that doesn't have much economic sway on the rest of the country. How did Berlin end up being Europe's least capitalist capital? And where is it headed?
Global Us
From resocializing former prisoners in US restaurants to protecting elephants with AI in India -- stories about challenges, innovative solutions and courage.
Made in Germany
With the global race for AI intensifying, how is Europe faring? Who builds the best cognitive robots? Will AI destroy jobs, and where does all the technology’s energy come from? Is AI always right? And what are the prospects for autonomous air taxis?
Transforming Business
Berlin is the only major European capital that doesn't have much economic sway on the rest of the country. How did Berlin end up being Europe's least capitalist capital? And where is it headed?
DocFilm
Did Homo sapiens and Neanderthals share the same habitat for a long period of time? Excavations by a French research team at the Mandrin Cave suggest as much. The researchers' work has yielded even more astonishing findings.
Transforming Business
Berlin is the only major European capital that doesn't have much economic sway on the rest of the country. How did Berlin end up being Europe's least capitalist capital? And where is it headed?
Best of DW Podcasts
Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.
To the Point
US President Trump is deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, defying California's governor. The move follows protests ignited by ICE immigration raids. Is the situation spiraling out of control? Our guests: Josef Braml (US-expert), Andreas Rinke (Reuters), Rachel Tausendfreund (DGAP), Marina Henke (Hertie-School)
DocFilm
Are the German armed forces prepared for the challenges of the future? With the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, German defense policy arrived at a so-called "turning point”. But can it succeed?
Focus on Europe
Humans have always lived in caves, and this ancient form of housing has a future.+++ As churches empty across Poland, one priest is finding new ways to connect — especially with young people.
Business Beyond
Usually, capital cities are economic driving forces. But Berlin stands out. Berlin is the only major European capital that doesn't positively contribute to the GDP per capita of its country. Part of the reason is the city's history. Another is the complicated relationship Berlin has with capitalism. We explore the modern history of Berlin and dive into the unorthodox economics of the city.
Made in Germany
With the global race for AI intensifying, how is Europe faring? Who builds the best cognitive robots? Will AI destroy jobs, and where does all the technology’s energy come from? Is AI always right? And what are the prospects for autonomous air taxis?