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Common Ground Berlin

Common Ground Berlin

By: Common Ground Berlin
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Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson brings together prominent voices from all walks of life to tackle questions on vital and fascinating topics to increase public awareness and understanding.(c) 2022 KCRW Berlin Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Three.
    Dec 18 2025

    It used to be older Germans who flocked to Alternative for Germany. But nowadays, it’s actually younger Germans – especially men – who are casting their ballots for the far-right faction and helped the historic surge of AfD in the recent German federal election. What's happening in Germany is similar to the move of young voters to the fringes in the United States. Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks to American and German university students about what young voters want from their leaders and what they are not getting. And why their future may not be as bright as they deserve. Featuring Cammie Davenport and Camdyn DeShields from University of South Carolina Upstate and Arlow Bünning and Malte Broyer from Hochschule Magdeburg-Stendal.

    Music: "disappear" by Koi-discovery

    (Source: FMA)


    Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen.

    In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

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    27 mins
  • A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part Two.
    Dec 14 2025

    In the second of three episodes, host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson explores how and why Alternative for Germany is embracing voters and leaders with immigrant backgrounds and what that means for the far-right party and the federal republic. Featuring Hesse MP Anna Nguyen, (AfD), Robert Benson, associate director at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C. as well as insights from Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony.

    Music: "disappear" by Koi-discovery.

    (Source: FMA)

    Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen.

    In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.

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    24 mins
  • A Federal Republic of Chaos -- Is the far-right reshaping Germany's future? Part One.
    Dec 7 2025


    In the first of three episodes, host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson explores the real impact Alternative for Germany has on Germany institutions and laws as well as mainstream parties and government leaders. Featuring insights from Robert Benson, associate director at the Center for American Progress in Washington, D.C., Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony.


    Music: "Sad Boi" by HoliznaCC0

    (Source: FMA)

    Produced by Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson and Eden Dinneen.


    In partnership with Checkpoint Charlie Foundation.


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    28 mins
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