Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Why I Love Social Distancing’ by Michael Urban
It's Wednesday and we've got a gem for you: “Why I Love Social Distancing,“ by Michael Urban. Do we need to say more?
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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 128: The elusive “Führerschein” – Why drivers from abroad have a hard time getting a license in Germany. Common Ground Berlin
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EPISODE 127: Sprechen Sie Deutsch? And should you, if you live and work in Germany? Common Ground Berlin
Stories
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘In Memory’ by Jocko Weyland
For our series, Wednesday 3 p.m., we hear "In Memory" by Jocko Weyland, his observation at a public pool in Frankfurt a long time ago. (Original air date July 31, 2019)
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘I got you babe’ by Jess Sweetman
Our own Jess Sweetman shares her secret to finding comfort in these challenging times. One hint: It involves the "Goddess of Pop."
The Coronavirus Chronicle #38: READY FOR ACTION
Since the health crisis began, we’ve brought you dozens of stories of hope and resilience on “The Coronavirus Chronicle.” As we enter this next phase in the pandemic, this will be the last episode in the series for now. We hear from Joanna Satanowska who lives in Warsaw. The 31-year-old film director started to shoot her debut feature when the pandemic shut down public life in Poland.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #37: MOVING AT A DIFFERENT PACE
Sam Robinson, 34, lives in London and has been here through the coronavirus crisis, which has hit the UK especially hard. The audio producer talks about how moving to a new home during the “new normal” illustrates how different his life is nowadays.
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘All Day Long’ by Elle Johnson
Our latest Wednesday 3 p.m. story comes from thousands of miles away. In "All Day Long," Los Angeles writer Elle Johnson reflects on the day-to-day social media challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. This piece originally aired on April 22, 2020.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #36: HOPE AND CHANGES
Anja Medved lives in a small town in Slovenia on the Italian border. The 50-year-old documentary filmmaker knows a lot about a good glass of wine, as her partner has a small vineyard where they sell bottles of red and white. The pandemic hasn’t affected Anja as much as some, and she feels positive changes are on the horizon.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #35: GAZING DOWN AT A CHANGING CITY
After being stuck at home for seven weeks, Anthony Martin and his family now have a little freedom to move around in their Barcelona neighborhood. While grateful for his family’s safety, the 55-year-old American real estate agent has already noticed changes in the rental market in his city now that tourists aren’t visiting.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #34: LONELY IN A MOUNTAIN PARADISE
Michaela Tomberger lives in the scenic Austrian alpine town of Kitzbühel. The 47-year-old Austrian loves skiing, which ended early this year due to the pandemic. But a far more important part of her life is missing at the moment.
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