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Studio Berlin, broadcast July 15, 2020: Should the word ‘Rasse’ (or ‘race’) be removed from Germany’s constitution?

In the wake of nationwide and international protests against racism, Germany’s Green Party wants to change Article 3 of the nation’s Basic Law by removing “Rasse” – in English, “race” – from the text. The conversation is not new, but controversial. Proponents of removing the word say it’s linked to Nazi ideology and this change is long overdue. Others say this move is too hasty and would actually harm people of color.

Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Once A Week’ by Monika Müller-Kroll

In our latest Wednesday 3 p.m. essay, KCRW Berlin producer Monika Müller-Kroll reveals her envy at her dad’s old-fashioned way of doing things.

Studio Berlin, broadcast July 8, 2020: What would Donald Trump’s withdrawal of 9,500 U.S. troops do to NATO and Europe?

President Trump’s announcement of a drawdown of American forces from Germany caught German leaders, NATO, and the U.S. Congress by surprise. There’s a bipartisan effort to prevent the White House from following through. What are the chances the U.S. troops will be moved and what’s at stake for American ties with Germany?

Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘The Pile’ by Anthony Dominici

In our latest Wednesday 3 p.m. essay, TV producer Anthony Dominici mulls over childhood memories while digging through a heap of bins and boxes he calls “The Pile.”

Studio Berlin, broadcast July 1, 2020: Is Germany’s ‘Corona-Warn-App’ a success?

More than 14 million people have downloaded Germany’s COVID-19 contact tracing app. Before its launch last month, the German government project came under fire over data security and privacy concerns. So does it work? What are users saying? And what questions about the app still need to be answered?

The Bear on KCRW Berlin

The Bear on KCRW Berlin: Paper stories (A version of this show first aired on Dec. 28, 2019)

The Bear on KCRW Berlin

This month, we revisit a show that aired at the end of 2019. The three true, personal stories you’ll hear were first broadcast on KCRW Berlin last December. The theme of the evening was paper and the extraordinary memories such an ordinary material can spark.

Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Photograph’ by Monika Müller-Kroll

In today’s Wednesday 3 p.m., we travel back to pre-pandemic times. Monika Müller-Kroll shares an awkward encounter with an old man in her essay “Photograph.” This piece originally aired on August 7, 2019.

Studio Berlin, broadcast June 24, 2020: Will Germany’s EU Council presidency move Europe forward?

Chancellor Angela Merkel and her cabinet today are discussing what to do when Germany takes the helm of the EU Council on July 1. The presidency comes at a crucial time as Europe grapples with recovery measures to handle the unprecedented health and economic crisis. What are the expectations and challenges ahead?

Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Living the fantasy on Zoom’ by Michael Urban

Are you spending a lot of time video conferencing these days? L.A. writer Michael Urban shares a few tips on how to shine in those meetings in his essay: “Living the Fantasy on Zoom.”

Studio Berlin, broadcast June 17, 2020: Debating Berlin’s new anti-discrimination law

Berlin passed a hotly debated anti-discrimination law this month, the first of its kind in Germany, that allows victims to pursue legal remedies against state officials — including police — for discrimination related to race, gender, disability, sexual orientation and more. But is the new law the panacea its proponents claim or will it lead to a villainization of the police as the law’s critics contend?