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A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Three.

19.12.2025•26:59

It used to be older Germans who flocked to Alternative for Germany. But nowadays, it’s actually younger Germans – especially men – who are casting their ballots for the far-right faction and helped the historic surge of AfD in the recent German federal election. What's happening in Germany is similar to the move of young voters to the fringes in the United States. Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks to American and German university students about what young voters want from their leaders and what they are not getting. And why their future may not be as bright as they deserve. Featuring Cammie Davenport and Camdyn DeShields from University of South Carolina Upstate and Arlow Bünning and Malte Broyer from Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal. Music: "disappear" by Koi-discovery (Source: FMA) Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen. In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Two.

15.12.2025•24:09

In the second of three episodes, host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson explores how and why Alternative for Germany is embracing voters and leaders with immigrant backgrounds and what that means for the far-right party and the federal republic. Featuring Hesse MP Anna Nguyen, (AfD), Robert Benson, associate director at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. as well as insights from Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony. Music: "disappear" by Koi-discovery. (Source: FMA) Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen. In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part One.

08.12.2025•28:25

In the first of three episodes, host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson explores the real impact Alternative for Germany has on Germany institutions and laws as well as mainstream parties and government leaders. Featuring insights from Robert Benson, associate director at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony. Music: "Sad Boi" by HoliznaCC0 (Source: FMA) Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen. In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

The future of Common Ground Berlin

30.12.2024•0:56

Happy New Year and what's next for Common Ground Berlin!

The elusive “Führerschein” – Why drivers from abroad have a hard time getting a license in Germany.

23.12.2024•30:02

Jen Palacios of Simple Germany in Dusseldorf and Matthias Roth of Asphalt-Profis in Berlin join host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson in an informative and humorous conversation about the woes of getting a driver’s license in the land of Autobahns. Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Brockman

Sprechen Sie Deutsch? And should you, if you live and work in Germany?

16.12.2024•44:08

Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson explores whether people who move to Germany actually need to learn German with Steffen Sottung, managing director of international affairs at the Federal Employment Agency in Nuremberg; Britta Schneider, professor of language use and migration at Europa-Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt (Oder), and Patric Prager, a consultant in Cologne helping immigrants integrate into the German labor market. Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Brockman.