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A (Very) Brief Look at Angela Merkel’s Chancellorship
As a Merkel-led Germany comes to a close and a new beginning is on the horizon, it seems fitting to take...
Climate Change and a New Relationship with Nature
In this episode I interview philosophy professor, Dr. David Utsler, who specializes in environmental philosophy. We discuss the recent report from...
Nora Krug’s Memoir, Belonging
This podcast discusses Nora Krug’s award-winning graphic memoir, Belonging: A German Reckons With History and Home (Heimat: Ein deutsches Familienalbum). Krug’s...
Street art and the Berlin Wall
In this mini-podcast, we give a brief overview of the Berlin Wall and street art. Enjoy! Show Notes Berlin Street Art...
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