Confronting Germany’s colonial past: a tour through Berlin’s ‘African Quarter’
By Lakshmi Sarah Berlin’s Mohrenstraße has seen its share of protest in the past few years. Mohrenstraße’s name, rooted in the word “Moor” (said to originate from “dark”…
Start-up central in the heart of alternative Berlin: How Google’s upcoming move to Kreuzberg is being met with resistance
At the end of this year, Google plans to open what it calls a “campus” in the heart of Kreuzberg – an educational space, with five to 10…
34,000 pending applications as family reunification starts up again for refugees with subsidiary status in Germany
The unification of refugee families in Germany has been one of the most divisive issues of the Merkel government. Following large numbers of migrants and refugees coming to Germany…
PEOPLE festival hits Berlin’s Funkhaus next week, bringing artistic collaborations and brand new works
Next weekend sees PEOPLE festival at Berlin’s Funkhaus. The festival is unique for bringing artists from all over the world together for a week of experimentation and collaboration before performing…
‘By complete chance’: How a search for an art studio turned into the Neukölln pub, gallery and performance space Das Gift
Barry Burns of the post-rock band Mogwai, and his wife, Rachel, came upon the space that would eventually become their pub, Das Gift, completely by chance. Now, seven years…
‘There’ll be some bumps in the road and we’ll have to adjust policy, but there won’t be a trade war’: Exclusive interview with U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell
KCRW Berlin met with Ambassador Grenell on Tuesday, May 29. Listen to our interview or read the full text below. Jennifer Wolfe: You’re listening to KCRW Berlin, I’m…
What does a diplomat do? U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell wants to correct the record
Ahead of airing our full interview with new U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, we highlight the topic that brought him into headlines right as he started his tenure:…
KCRW Berlin’s First-Ever Pledge Drive: Donate Today!
KCRW Berlin is holding it’s very first pledge drive from May 2 to May 9. Join our growing community and contribute today! From animated panel discussions on the future of…
Programming Update: German daylight saving time tonight returns on-air programming to regular schedule
Since daylight saving time took effect in the U.S. two weeks ago, KCRW Berlin’s programming has been airing an hour earlier to accommodate the reduced time difference. At 2:00 a.m.…
Programming update: U.S. daylight saving time will shift airtime behind by one hour from March 11 – 24, and Radiolab will not air Sunday, March 11.
Starting this Sunday, March 11, you may notice your favorite KCRW Berlin shows are airing an hour earlier than normal. That’s because of U.S. daylight saving time. Starting this Sunday for…
