Season 2021
23 episodes · Jan 12, 2021
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S2E1Is cancel culture a threat to freedom of expression?
Jan 12, 202142mFor example, if artists say racist or sexist things, should they also disappear from the public stage? Also be “cancelled” so to speak? Bullying and moralizing have become a popular sport, especially on Twitter - with increasingly real consequences for public figures.
S2E2Sex for money: Should we ban prostitution?
Jan 21, 202139mWhen it comes to prostitution, most people quickly think of coercion, human trafficking and exploitation. It is clear that this must come to an end. But is a legal and collective ban on purchasing sex, for example in the form of the Nordic Model, the solution?
S2E3Should abortion be legalized?
Apr 14, 202141mPregnancy - for some the greatest gift in the world, for others an unwanted burden. Too young, insecure relationships, financial difficulties or simply not ready to be a mother: there are many reasons for an abortion.
S2E4Clans – Great danger or racist cliché?
Apr 28, 202137m“Arab clans”: for many that means Bushido, crime, Berlin-Neukölln. No wonder, since reports on and with large Arab families in particular are clicked millions of times. But: The fuss surrounding the clans also raises critical voices.
S2E5Should voting be allowed from the age of 16?
May 12, 202134mThe federal election is coming up! And of course there is great interest, but the election campaigns of established parties are now accompanied by ever-growing political youth movements such as Fridays for Future.
S2E6Is identity politics dividing our society?
May 26, 202135mHardly any topic is as burning as the discussion about so-called identity politics. It is seen as a response to discrimination. A group of people loudly emphasize characteristics such as origin, gender or skin color in order to draw attention to injustices in our society.
S2E7Do we need an unconditional basic income for more justice?
Jun 9, 202132mThe state pays you 1200 euros every month - just like that. No paperwork, no work, no compensation. No more existential fear! Sounds like a dream? But it could come true if the unconditional basic income were to be introduced.
S2E8Do we need a migration quota for work and education?
Jun 16, 202131m“Diversity” is one of THE buzzwords of the moment and that also applies to the world of work. The goal is to have more people with a migration background and a non-discriminatory and anti-racist corporate culture. However, critics fear more appearance than reality, because structural discrimination against BPoCs and people with a migration history cannot be solved through personal responsibility and self-commitment alone.
S2E9Do we need more political bans to save the climate?
Jun 23, 202131mIt is one of the central topics in this year's federal election campaign: climate policy. It's no longer something that only concerns the country's Green politicians. For some, all the measures sought are still far too little, for others the climate policy of the established parties does not go far enough.
S2E10Is capitalism at its end?
Jun 30, 202131mSocial inequality, discrimination, exploitation - the accusations against our current social and economic order, capitalism, are great. Entire social media accounts are filled with anti-capitalist memes.
S2E11Does the EU have to allow more migration?
Jul 7, 202130mThe current images from the EU's external borders are shocking: devastating situations in the emergency shelters. People fighting for pure survival on the Mediterranean. Since 2015, the flight of many people has been one of the central political issues in EU countries.
S2E12Do social media need to be more regulated?
Jul 14, 202131mHate speech - these are not “just” a few inappropriate words on social media. Hate speech is a real problem for real people. Ever since social media became an active part of our everyday lives, the problem has continued to grow: haters gather on the Internet, bashing famous - or even non-famous - people for their appearance, behavior, gender, sexuality, religion... and so on.
S2E13Are the state and police failing in the fight against right-wing extremism?
Jul 21, 202131mHorrible attacks like those in Hanau or Halle definitely show one thing: right-wing extremism still exists and is repeatedly expressed in right-wing terrorist attacks or other violent crimes. Germany is one of the countries in Europe with the most incidents of serious right-wing violence.
S2E14Does the state need to intervene more in the housing market?
Jul 28, 202130mUnaffordable rents and months of searching for an apartment: This has long been everyday life for many people in Germany. Everyone should be entitled to a roof over their head, but the reality is often much more difficult.
S2E15Rethinking inheritance: Is inheritance fair?
Aug 4, 202131mInherit millions without doing anything for it. For many people, it initially sounds like the big deal in life. Every year around 200 - 400 billion euros are inherited or given away in Germany. Despite inheritance tax, allowances and exemptions ensure that large parts of it remain tax-free.
S2E16Do we need a right to euthanasia?
Aug 18, 202136mEveryone should be able to decide for themselves when they want to die and be legally allowed to seek the help of third parties. So much for the basic idea of organized euthanasia. In 2015, the Bundestag banned doctors and so-called euthanasia associations from providing commercial, i.e. repetitive, euthanasia.
S2E17Where are the limits of artistic freedom?
Sep 1, 202139mArt freedom, yes - but where are the limits in the consumption of art? Recently, the question of the separation between art and artist has become more and more central. Ever since the allegations against pop culture greats like Michael Jackson or Woody Allen, many people have been asking themselves the question: Is it still morally justifiable to celebrate the art of these people?
S2E18Should religious symbols be banned in government institutions?
Sep 15, 202140mRegardless of whether it is the ban on headscarves for teachers or the banning of crucifixes from classrooms - the handling of religious symbols in state institutions has been the subject of heated debate in recent times. According to Article 4 of the Basic Law, freedom of religion exists in Germany.
S2E19Corona vaccination: Are disadvantages for unvaccinated people fair?
Nov 3, 202149mThe corona pandemic has now had us firmly under control for a year and a half. Social contacts had to be restricted. Clubs, bars and theaters were closed for months. With the approval of the corona vaccination in December 2020, the long-awaited openings could be implemented step by step.
S2E20Afghanistan mission: Should the Bundeswehr continue to be deployed abroad?
Nov 17, 202143mThe Bundeswehr has also been deployed abroad since the 1990s. The foreign missions are intended to combat terrorist regimes and to support and protect the population and aid organizations on site.
S2E21Are car-free city centers the future?
Dec 1, 202147mMore climate protection, hardly any noise, lots of space, fewer accidents: This is what car-free inner cities could look like. But no more cars in German cities, can that be realistic? Proponents of car-free inner cities imagine the future to be quieter, safer and more climate-friendly.
S2E22World Cup in Qatar: Do we need a boycott?
Dec 15, 202142mThe German national soccer team has qualified for the 2022 Winter World Cup in Qatar and will take part as things stand. Even when the World Cup was awarded 11 years ago, allegations of corruption were raised and there was a hail of criticism due to human rights violations in Qatar.
S2E23Cultural Appropriation: Is cultural appropriation discriminatory
Dec 29, 202149mMany stars cannot avoid the accusation of cultural appropriation, such as Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande or, in this country, Shirin David. They use extra dark make-up or have dreadlocks and are therefore accused of unthinkingly using the characteristics of other, marginalized cultures and even using it to make a profit.