In Brief: ‘Berlin rocks!’ Elon Musk announces plans to build a new Tesla electric car plant near Berlin
“Berlin rocks!” said Tesla CEO Elon Musk when he announced plans to build a new electric car plant near Berlin.
Wednesday 3 p.m. ‘Pavlov’s dog’ by Rhidian Thomas and ‘Silence’ by Mathilde Irrmann
Wednesday 3 p.m. is our new series of audio essays from around the world.
In Brief: Implementation of diesel ban delayed in Berlin due to insufficient signage
The district office in Mitte expects new signage for the diesel ban should be in place by the end of October. Meanwhile, Neukölln’s district mayor said signs should be completed in his district by the end of the year.
In Brief: Grand Coalition to meet this Friday to decide on climate protection measures
Ahead of a big climate meeting this Friday, the CDU is pushing for policies that would offer people financial incentives to lower their CO2 output.
Studio Berlin, broadcast September 14, 2019: The Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
This week on Studio Berlin, we’re talking about the controversy surrounding the Nord Stream 2 pipeline: why some countries are against it and why Germany stands by it.
Leitmotifs: Conductor Paolo Bortolameolli on musical beginnings and sharing a passion with the world
Host and opera singer Fredrika Brillembourg speaks with conductor Paolo Bortolameolli, associate conductor of the L.A. Philharmonic and guest conductor in residence of the Orchestra of the Americas.
In Brief: Foreign Minister Heiko Maas defends actions in Germany criticized by Chinese officials
Maas and other members of Germany’s parliament met with Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong at the German Parliament on Monday night, a move which angered China.
In Brief: Fresh allegations for Volkswagen in the diesel scandal
The latest development in the VW diesel scandal: German broadcaster Südwestrundfunk says new engines produced by Volkswagen also have emissions cheating software installed. If true, engines in several other car brands could also be holding the illegal tech. More in your KCRW Berlin News Brief.
In Brief: Merkel calls for more investments in climate protection, digital upgrades as German parliament debates 2020 budget
Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed Germany’s parliament Wednesday, and called on politicians to increase international cooperation, climate protection and advance digitalization across the country. In other news, could Tegel airport turn into the new home stadium for Hertha BSC?
‘When I was young…you really had to leave the house to have your feelings hurt!’ Why David Sedaris avoids social media, and more
American humorist and bestselling author David Sedaris will be in Berlin this evening. We reached him on the phone in London to talk about Chancellor Merkel, aging and why he hates social media.
In Brief: Manuela Schwesig steps down as SPD provisional co-leader after announcing breast cancer diagnosis
The two remaining provisional party leaders of the Social Democrats, Malu Dreyer and Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel, will continue to head the party until a new leader is elected in December.
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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
