Henry Rollins’ Radio Show: Broadcast November 16, 2019
Fanatic! Join Henry Rollins for two hours of musical discovery, including tracks to suit that colder weather…turn your volume up LOUD!
In Brief: FU Berlin concludes Federal Minister of Family Affairs did not plagiarize, can keep her doctoral degree
On Facebook, Giffey thanked the committee at the Free University of Berlin that reviewed her thesis and said she was continuing her work as the federal minister with great dedication and joy.
In Brief: After months of rejections, Berlin AfD asks governing mayor for help finding a venue for party conference
Over the past months, the AfD in Berlin says they have been met with around 100 rejections.
Wednesday 3 p.m.: ‘Instant Karma’ by Jess Sweetman
Do you believe in karma? For this week’s edition of Wednesday 3 p.m., writer Jess Sweetman poses the question: “Are your unruly offspring really just your penance for every annoying thing you’ve ever done?”
In Brief: Safety concerns force transportation office to reevaluate Oberbaumbrücke renovation
After a week of frustration and criticism along the newly renovated Oberbaumbrücke, safety concerns force the transportation office back to the drawing board.
In Brief: More than 1,600 volunteers needed for ‘Night of Solidarity’ project to count homeless population in Berlin
How many homeless people live in Berlin? Current estimates range greatly – from 6,000 to 10,000 people. That’s one reason why Senator for Integration, Labor and Social Services Elke Breitenbach is looking for volunteers to come together on the night of January 29, 2020. Breitenbach said participants will go around the city and learn more about the homeless in Berlin, in part so the Senate can better provide them with the resources they need.
The Bear on KCRW Berlin: Stories of chance encounters
These true, personal stories were recorded live at The Bear on September 26 at ZENTRUM danziger50 in Prenzlauer Berg. The theme of the serendipity: stories of chance encounters.
Ishmael Ensemble frontman on his love for Berlin and experimenting with sound
Ambient-jazz-electronica outfit Ishmael Ensemble is Pete Cunningham’s brainchild. We sat down with him and bassist Jake Spurgeon to talk about what inspires them musically, why they love playing in Berlin, and why they don’t consider themselves a typical jazz outfit.
In Brief: Two teachers convicted of possession of child pornography will be barred from civil service
One of Germany’s highest courts has ruled that two Berlin teachers convicted of possession of child pornography must be removed from civil service.
In Brief: AOK health insurance wants to ensure patients have access to personal medical files
The AOK wants to see changes to the Patients’ Rights Act that would support legal consequences for doctors who deny patients access to their files.
KCRW Berlin Presents: Director Postcards from DOKUARTS
We asked some of the directors whose films are being screened at this year’s Dokuarts festival, to record audio postcards for us, detailing a bit more information about their films. We’ll be releasing them during the duration of the festival.
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In Brief: EU Commission passes new laws to make large appliances easier to repair
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In Brief: Berlin Senate aims to decriminalize ‘Schwarzfahren,’ riding without a ticket on public transport
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Deutsche Bahn abandons plans to use atonal music at Hermannstraße S-Bahn station after protest concert
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In Brief: German forests are in crisis
