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

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

What happens to us now? Part II: How the outcome of the U.S. election affects transatlantic relations and the German government crisis.

What happens to us now? How the outcome of the U.S. election will affect women and democracy.

Germany’s Culture of Remembrance – Is it enough?

Leaving the nest? The challenges of Berlin’s housing crisis for young people.

United or Divided? An “East-West” conversation with a best-selling author and award-winning producer about Germany, 34 years after reunification.

Missed opportunity or an opportunity not to be missed? Germany’s new visa or "Chancenkarte" and how to make the most of it.

From Currywurst to Seitan Schnitzel: Is Germany Going Vegan?

Live At PodFest 2024: “Stammtisch: A Scintillating Look At The News.” Vol. 4

Berlin Techno brought down the Wall – Can its renewed recognition boost Berlin’s clubs?

Attend a taping of our show during PodFest Berlin 2024 at House of Color in Berlin!

Fading Hopes of the Forgotten

Beyond the Briefing with DW's Rina Goldenberg

What's the sexual health of Germany?

Will Germany’s new Self-Determination Act deliver?

Moving to Germany? Here’s what you need to know.

Finding the Way Part III: Keep on dancing!

Finding The Way, Part II: The thrill of the Camino and the agony of the feet.

Finding The Way, Part I: The Camino de Santiago and why it’s hard to resist.

Bye-bye, Berlin – Are artists and others in creative fields that gave the city its post-Cold War identity leaving?

Berlin Blues - Navigating mental health care in the German capital and beyond.

Out of Work – What to do about rising unemployment in Berlin and Germany.

Update on getting dual citizenship in Germany – What works and what doesn’t

A U.S. election the world is anxiously watching – Part One: What role do voters abroad play?

Whither Ukraine – If Western support wanes, will Russia win? And what does this mean for Berlin and Germany?

A BER report card – Is Berlin’s airport the one to use or one to avoid?

Being Franz Kafka, Part Two: How the iconic author who was sensitive to sound affects today’s music.

Being Franz Kafka, Part One: How the unconventional author affects life today.

Our 100th Episode

Guten Rutsch from Common Ground Berlin!

How do young Germans view the United States? A look at the shifting attitudes and whether student exchange programs can help.

Celebrating 100 years of radio in Germany – The Finale: Mary Louise Kelly and Kamal Nasir Hamyar

No Place to Call Home, Volume II – The latest on Berlin’s affordable housing crisis.

Israel’s war in Gaza – Could the United States and Germany have stopped it?

Live at Podfest Berlin: "Stammtisch: A Scintillating Look at the News." Vol. 3

Why is reunified Germany still divided, 33 years later? A conversation with bestselling author Katja Hoyer and hit miniseries producer Joerg Winger.

Celebrating 100 years of radio in Germany – Part II: Anna Winger, Rik de Lisle and Lulu Garcia-Navarro.

Germany’s “Energiewende” – A path to transformation or tribulation?

Celebrating 100 years of radio in Germany – Part I: Steve Inskeep, Keri Jones and John Masuku.

Germany’s Beer Wars: Is it time to bid “Auf Wiedersehen” to the purity law?

Will AI end democracy? Part Two – Germany and Europe

Will AI end democracy? Part One – The United States.

Comeback or coincidence? What a resurgent Alternative for Germany means for the country.

"Sommerloch" check-in

Germany’s new national security strategy – Groundbreaking or status quo?

An iconic speech that changed the world – Does John F. Kennedy’s “ich bin ein Berliner” still matter?

A German duel over dual citizenship – Are decades-old barriers to “Einbuergerung” coming to an end?

Comeback kid or has been? The future of startups in Berlin.

Zan, Zendegi, Azadi – Will the Iranian uprising that’s electrified the world succeed?

Germany, the Scapegoat – The GOP’s latest tact in the race for US president.

Shooting the breeze with Anna Winger, creator of “Unorthodox” and “Transatlantic” on Netflix

Berlin cycling 2.0 – What happens after a car-friendly, city-state government is sworn in?

Meet Berlin’s New Government, Same As The Old Government?

Germany’s “turning point” or not?

Germany’s colonial past – A historical blind spot?

Without a voice – Should non-Germans be allowed to vote in German elections?

The royal “Putsch” that wasn’t – Is Germany in danger?

For better or for worse? A transatlantic forecast for 2023.

DERAILED – The tribulations of European train travel.

The war in Ukraine – What’s next?

A German Conundrum: Dual Citizenship

UN Climate Action Summit 2022 – A venue for meaningful change or empty pledges?

U.S. Midterm Elections 2022 – The end of American democracy?

Live in Amsterdam: The Far-Right Playbook

Inflation forecast in Europe and how to combat it.

Wilkommen, Maz Jobrani! An Iranian-American comedian does Deutschland.

Sea Change or Empty Promises? An update on Germany’s “Zeitenwende.”

No Place to Call Home – An update on Berlin’s housing crisis

Money with No Strings Attached – Is “Grundeinkommen” a good idea for Germany?

American Football in Germany – Touchdown or Fumble?

Common Ground Berlin Stammtisch, Vol. 2: A Scintillating Look at the News.

Mobility Blues in 2022: How war and politics affect the way we get around

Smooth Sailing or Rocky Road? How U.S.-German relations are faring amid the global upheaval

From Crime to Choice and Back – The Transatlantic Experience with Abortions

Exit, Ukraine?

The Angst about Denglisch

Why Germany loves Winnetou -- An Obsession with Indigenous peoples in the United States

To Weed or not to Weed – Germany’s plan to legalize cannabis

The Digital Markets and Digital Services Acts: What do they mean for Big Tech and you?

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The new surge: How Ukrainian and other refugees are faring in Germany and the EU

A Woman’s Touch? Female Correspondents and How They Change the Way We Look at War.

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A German about-face – Is the “Zeitenwende” sustainable?

Is it finally over? An update on the COVID-19 pandemic

Feast or Famine? The turbulent start of 2022 and its impact on the economy

The Young and Restless – A new generation of German MPs take charge

Forging Ahead? Or Hanging by a Thread?

Street Names

Transatlantic Takeaway #2: Europe on the brink of war?

Humor – Do Germans have any?

A new German Chancellor and French EU presidency -- Are the changes a recipe for more gridlock in 2022?

Waiting for the Punchline? Stay tuned to Common Ground for an episode on German humor

Common Ground’s First-Ever Stammtisch: A Scintillating Look at the News

Happy Fall! Common Ground will be back later in October

Being Jewish in Germany -- What does that look like as the country marks 1,700 years of Jewish life?

Mildred Harnack: Resistance leader or obedient wife?

Coming up on Common Ground: A conversation with Rebecca Donner, author of the New York Times best seller: "All the Frequent Troubles of Our Days."

“None of the Above?” It’s a horse race to determine who will succeed Angela Merkel

Vexed Over Vaccinations

Is the Party Over? How COVID-19 has changed Berlin’s iconic nightlife

Preview: The Fate of Berlin's Famous Club Scene -- LIVE on sunshine live!

#Sommerloch 2021

Cycling in Berlin -- A bonanza or a bust?

Federalism Fail? How COVID-19 exposed “German inefficiency.”

Best Friends again? A transatlantic update

Summer’s here! But are travel and tourism?

Afghanistan 2.0: What happens to Civil Society and Afghan women after NATO forces leave? (Part Two)

Afghanistan 2.0: What happens to Civil Society and Afghan women after NATO forces leave? (Part One)

Voting while young

Coming up on Common Ground: Young German voters and a live episode!

Why don’t women feel safe? Outrage in Europe and beyond after the murder of Sarah Everard in London

No Roof over our Heads, Part II: The Mietendeckel is no more, so what happens to affordable housing in Germany?

Old But Not Broke -- Can we afford to retire?

Catching up with Common Ground

A Shot In The Arm -- Should immigrants living in Germany fly home for their COVID-19 vaccine?

Coming up on Common Ground

Agree to disagree? The U.S. and German do-si-do on China

Wir Schaffen Das -- Except in the Bundestag?

Time to reboot -- Germany’s rocky road to the digital age

No roof over our heads -- A look at Germany’s growing housing shortage

Climate Change -- A Reality Check

ICYMI on Common Ground

Fighting Fake News - Is it censorship or necessary to preserve democracy?

Rollout Roulette - When will we get our COVID-19 shots?

“Lockdown Leiden” -- Are Germany’s virtual schools during the pandemic failing?

Can German automakers survive Tesla?

Silencing Donald Trump – Is it justified?

Teaser: Coming up on Common Ground...

An American ‘Botschaft’

Looking back on KCRW Berlin — Part 2

Looking back on KCRW Berlin — Part 1

Germany’s Christmas season without Christmas markets

The Future of the Workplace: Where and how will we work after the pandemic?

Is Germany ready for the new, transatlantic realities?

Becoming German - Should religion count?

The upcoming U.S. presidential election and fraying U.S.-German relations (Originally aired on Oct. 5)

Airbnb and vacation rental portals - A blessing or a curse for Berlin?

The EU’s Digital Services Act - What does it mean for Big Tech and for YOU?

Closed borders and quarantines - Are there better ways to travel safely during the pandemic?

The upcoming U.S. presidential election and fraying U.S.-German relations

Is it safe to be Jewish in Germany?

Cyclists vs. Pedestrians

Should Berlin become a tech hub?

Who is a REAL Berliner?

Introducing Common Ground