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Delayland – Germany and the Missing Magic

Delayland – Germany and the Missing Magic

By: DW
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 Delayland is a podcast about the difference between the international image of Germany and the reality. Once called an "economic miracle", we take you on a tour through this country famous for efficiency and its automotive industry, showing you all the things that don’t work like they used to. Along the way, we ask what Germany can learn from other countries to get back on track. Come along for the ride – and be prepared to kiss your German stereotypes goodbye.2025 DW
Episodes
  • E4 – What the Fax

    E4 – What the Fax
    Dec 11 2025
    Waiting in line forever at city hall to register a new address – that’s how we roll in Germany. Accessing public services online is the exception, not the rule. In fact, sending a fax might speed things up (if you can believe that). But it's not as if people don't want to change. And we've found two countries that could teach us how to go digital. Write to: Delayland@dw.com
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    38 mins
  • E3 – Bricks and Bureaucracy

    E3 – Bricks and Bureaucracy
    Dec 4 2025
    Big construction projects take surprisingly long to complete in Germany. It can take a decade or longer to build an airport, a train station, or a concert hall — skyrocketing costs included. What happened to the country’s love of planning and efficiency? Now, a neighboring country that's not famous for timely execution is showing Germany how it’s done. Write to: Delayland@dw.com
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    37 mins
  • E2 – German cars: Stuck in a jam

    E2 – German cars: Stuck in a jam
    Nov 27 2025
    For years, German car manufacturers were convinced they built the world’s best automobiles — and the world was happy to buy from them. Then, nothing. Until a country that once was Germany’s pupil in car design sped ahead. How can Germany get back in the race? New episodes every Thursday
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    41 mins
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