Wednesday 3 p.m. ‘In Memory’ by Jocko Weyland
For our series, Wednesday 3 p.m., we hear “In Memory” by Jocko Weyland, his observation at a public pool in Frankfurt a long time ago. (Original air date July 31, 2019)
Studio Berlin, broadcast June 3, 2020: What are the options for leisure travel in the time of COVID-19 (Original air date: May 13, 2020)
It’s high time to book that summer vacation, but what options for leisure travel are there in the time of a pandemic? Is it even safe to travel domestically or internationally? And what will happen to tourism in Berlin?
The rap teaching kids to keep COVID-19 at bay
Brodie White loves to teach guitar and audio production to kids. But when the schools were closed, the 35-year-old had a lot of time on his hands, so he came up with a special lesson for his students: a hygiene rules rap. We found out more in today’s Amplified.
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘I got you babe’ by Jess Sweetman
Our own Jess Sweetman shares her secret to finding comfort in these challenging times. One hint: It involves the “Goddess of Pop.”
Studio Berlin, broadcast May 27, 2020: Soccer is back in Germany, should other countries follow suit?
The Bundesliga resumed this month with soccer teams playing to empty stadiums. It’s the first major sports league in the world to restart amid the coronavirus health crisis. But is this a manageable solution in the pandemic era for soccer and other sports? And how are fans reacting to the so-called “ghost games”?
The Coronavirus Chronicle #38: READY FOR ACTION
Since the health crisis began, we’ve brought you dozens of stories of hope and resilience on “The Coronavirus Chronicle.” As we enter this next phase in the pandemic, this will be the last episode in the series for now. We hear from Joanna Satanowska who lives in Warsaw. The 31-year-old film director started to shoot her debut feature when the pandemic shut down public life in Poland.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #37: MOVING AT A DIFFERENT PACE
Sam Robinson, 34, lives in London and has been here through the coronavirus crisis, which has hit the UK especially hard. The audio producer talks about how moving to a new home during the “new normal” illustrates how different his life is nowadays.
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘All Day Long’ by Elle Johnson
Our latest Wednesday 3 p.m. story comes from thousands of miles away. In “All Day Long,” Los Angeles writer Elle Johnson reflects on the day-to-day social media challenges during the coronavirus pandemic. This piece originally aired on April 22, 2020.
The Coronavirus Chronicle #36: HOPE AND CHANGES
Anja Medved lives in a small town in Slovenia on the Italian border. The 50-year-old documentary filmmaker knows a lot about a good glass of wine, as her partner has a small vineyard where they sell bottles of red and white. The pandemic hasn’t affected Anja as much as some, and she feels positive changes are on the horizon.
Studio Berlin, broadcast May 20, 2020: How has the pandemic changed Berlin gastronomy, and who are the people protesting COVID-19 measures?
Restaurants and cafes are back open in Berlin, but how has the pandemic changed the experience of dining out? And protests against coronavirus-related restrictions, so-called “hygiene demonstrations,” are gaining attention across the country. Who are these protesters and what are they asking for?
