The Bear on KCRW Berlin: Stories of unforgettable firsts
These true, personal stories were recorded live at The Bear on January 17 at ZENTRUM danziger50 in Prenzlauer Berg. The theme of the evening was premiere: stories of unforgettable firsts.
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Episode 106: Update on getting dual citizenship in Germany – What works and what doesn’t Common Ground Berlin
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Episode 93: Celebrating 100 years of radio in Germany – Part II: Anna Winger, Rik de Lisle and Lulu Garcia-Navarro. Common Ground Berlin
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Episode 74: The royal “Putsch” that wasn’t – Is Germany in danger? Common Ground Berlin
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Episode 60: Common Ground Berlin Stammtisch, Vol. 2: A Scintillating Look at the News. Common Ground
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Episode 55: The Angst about Denglisch Common Ground
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Episode 52: The Digital Markets and Digital Services Acts: What do they mean for Big Tech and you? Common Ground
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Episode 46: The Young and Restless – A new generation of German MPs take charge Common Ground
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Episode 44: Street Names Common Ground
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Episode 41: A new German Chancellor and French EU presidency -- Are the changes a recipe for more gridlock in 2022? Common Ground
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Episode 40: Common Ground’s First Stammtisch: A Scintillating Look at the News Common Ground
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EPISODE 121: Missed opportunity or an opportunity not to be missed? Germany’s new visa or "Chancenkarte" and how to make the most of it. Common Ground Berlin
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EPISODE 120: From Currywurst to Seitan Schnitzel: Is Germany Going Vegan? Common Ground Berlin
The Coronavirus Chronicle #10: A VIRTUAL REINVENTION
Being a polyglot tour guide in Berlin is tough enough, but it’s impossible in the time of the pandemic when no one is traveling. Even Jan Katzmarczyk, who is no stranger to danger after working for years in Afghanistan, is finding the new COVID-19 environment challenging.
But he’s trying to look on the bright side: “There’s no rocket attacks, there’s no bombs falling. So that’s the big advantage already.”
The 48-year-old from Friedrichshain is also hoping to reinvent himself — online — with a helping hand from a government trying to protect jobs and businesses from collapse in the age of the coronavirus.
Listen below to learn how he’s doing it:
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The Coronavirus Chronicle #10: A VIRTUAL REINVENTION Dina Elsayed
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