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 38: Mildred Harnack: Resistance leader or obedient wife? Common Ground
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Episode 37: “None of the Above?” It’s a horse race to determine who will succeed Angela Merkel Common Ground
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Episode 35: Is the Party Over? How COVID-19 has changed Berlin’s iconic nightlife Common Ground
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Episode 33: Federalism Fail? How COVID-19 exposed “German inefficiency.” Common Ground
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Episode 32: Best Friends again? A transatlantic update Common Ground
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Episode 31: Summer’s here! But are travel and tourism? Common Ground
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Episode 29: Afghanistan 2.0: What happens to Civil Society and Afghan women after NATO forces leave? (Part One) Common Ground
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Episode 28: Voting while young -- What role will Germans between the ages of 18 and 35 play in choosing the next chancellor? Common Ground
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Episode 27: Why don’t women feel safe? Outrage in Europe and beyond after the murder of Sarah Everard in London Common Ground
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Episode 26: No Roof over our Heads, Part II: The Mietendeckel is no more, so what happens to affordable housing in Germany? Common Ground
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Episode 36: Vexed Over Vaccinations -- Who should be getting inoculated against COVID-19 and how often? Common Ground
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Episode 34: Cycling in Berlin -- A bonanza or a bust? Common Ground
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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