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Despite many small businesses in Berlin closing down during the pandemic, Prenzlauer Berg bookstore “Buchhandlung Montag” remains open and its sales are up. Anne-Katrin Grimm, the co-owner, explains her view on why it’s happening and how social distancing and COVID-19 has affected the public’s taste in literature. This piece originally aired on April 3.
This month, Fredrika Brillembourg talks with Dietmar Schwarz, Intendant of the Deutsche Oper Berlin since 2012. They look back on his career in the world of opera and discuss the challenges ahead.
Joel Morton, 61, is an American transplant to Berlin. He lives in the Bötzowviertel, teaches English and edits manuscripts. Having moved here for love, the former Bostonian hasn’t let social distancing stop him from connecting with his ice cream-loving neighbors, one number at a time.
Building a pillow fort in the basement with her daughter for a school assignment inspired Janel Rogers Schermerhorn to do something she’s always wanted to do: Podcast. “Mom’s Secret Fort” was the result - An often humorous exploration of her family life during the pandemic.
Social distancing is the new normal for a lot of people, but there are some instances when it's just not possible. Find out more in "Squeaky," our latest Wednesday 3 p.m. story by Elle Johnson.
Tainá Guedes is an artist, cook, and food activist with a focus on sustainable living. Normally, she would be visiting schools and giving lectures, but during this health crisis, she has moved her kitchen online.
Developers worldwide are working on contact tracing apps that track the spread of the coronavirus through Bluetooth technology - that means, if you’ve come into contact with someone who tests positive for COVID-19, you’ll be notified. But how much do these apps actually help, and how much privacy do users have to give up?
Ersin Gül spends his days helping others who struggle in the isolation brought on by the pandemic. Since the #coronavirus crisis began, the Canadian immigrant has seen a huge uptick in people looking to help with the neighborhood group he belongs to in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf.
40-year-old Caroline Clifford teaches improv and stand-up comedy. Before the mandatory closure of clubs she was performing at least once a week. But unlike many performers sidelined by the coronavirus crisis, the Neukölln resident is enjoying her hiatus.
These true, personal stories were recorded live at The Bear on February 21, 2020 at ZENTRUM danziger50 in Prenzlauer Berg. The theme of the evening was wild: stories of passion.
Common Ground Berlin is a podcast and funded solely through grants and listener support. It belongs to the non-profit organization Common Ground Berlin e.V.