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Episode 108: The Role of Germany’s Anti-Semitism Commissioners
In 2019, the federal states established the Joint Federal and State Commission to Fight Anti-Semitism and Protect Jewish Life. This initiative builds on Germanys decades-long political and civil soci
Episode 107: Interpreting the European Parliament Elections
From June 6 to 9, citizens across the European Unions 27 member states voted for the 720 seats in the European Parliament. The center-right had the strongest result, with the
Episode 106: LGBTQIA+ Inclusion and the Economy
On this episode of The Zeitgeist, guest host Dr. Eric Langenbacher speaks with two participants of the AGI exchange program, Building LGBTQ+ Communities in Germany and the United States. Simon
Episode 105: Steadfast, Capable, and Ready: An Address by H.E. Boris Pistorius, German Minister of Defense
In this special episode of The Zeitgeist, we are sharing German Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius address at an event hosted by AGI and Johns Hopkins Universitys School of Advanced
Episode 104: Germany Grapples with a World of Fragile Security
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 forced Germanys government and public to think urgently about the threats to their security. Dr. Christian Mlling joins The Zeitgeist to discuss how
Episode 103: Elections and the European Economy
Elections in Europe and the United States this year could have significant impacts on the European economy. The outcomes will influence how the transatlantic partners address the challenge from China
Episode 102: The Trends Driving Europe’s Future
Every four years, the U.S. National Intelligence Council publishes its Global Trends report, an unclassified document that seeks to assess the key factors that shape the strategic environment for the
Episode 101: Germany and the United States in an American Election Year
German Ambassador to the United States Andreas Michaelis joins The Zeitgeist podcast to discuss the state of the German-American relationship, how Germany is working with its key partners in Europe
Episode 100: The Enduring Allure of Weimar Music and Culture
Max Raabe & the Palast Orchester have been playing the music of and inspired by the 1920s and 30s for almost forty years, to enormous success in Germany and internationally.
Episode 99: Transatlantic Risks in 2024
2024 will be a year of crisis and changethe Russian aggression against Ukraine, conflict in the Middle East and Africa; the continuing effects of climate change; and the biggest election