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Foreign Correspondent Unplugged

Hosted by American Council on Germany · news · EN · 13 episodes

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The American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut are hosting a series of discussions across the United States highlighting how German and American journalists based in the United States currently see political and social developments in Germany, the United States, and internationally. In a series of events speakers will address a range of topics that affect citizens in both countries. What strikes them most about current trends in Germany and the United States and the political discourse? What surprises them the most? In which direction(s) is the United States developing? What impact does this have on Germany – and the future of the transatlantic partnership? In-person events will be hosted at Goethe-Instituts across the U.S. and then released as podcasts. They are available on your f

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What is Foreign Correspondent Unplugged about?

The American Council on Germany and the Goethe-Institut are hosting a series of discussions across the United States highlighting how German and American journalists based in the United States currently see political and social developments in Germany, the United States, and internationally. In a series of events speakers will address a range of topics that affect citizens in both countries.

What has Foreign Correspondent Unplugged covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Media, Politics, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic" (30 April 2026, 62 minutes), "Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Media, Politics, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic" (30 April 2026, 62 minutes), and "Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Campaign Season on Both Sides of the Atlantic" (22 April 2026, 65 minutes).

How often does Foreign Correspondent Unplugged publish?

Foreign Correspondent Unplugged publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 13 episodes.

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Booking probability for Foreign Correspondent Unplugged is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Foreign Correspondent Unplugged requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Foreign Correspondent Unplugged's contact route on record: verified email.

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  • Foreign Correspondent Unplugged

    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Media, Politics, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic

    Apr 30, 20261h 2mS0

    Political debates in both Germany and the United States are increasingly shaped not only by elections and policy decisions, but also by the narratives and interpretations that emerge in the media. As polarization...

  • Foreign Correspondent Unplugged

    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Media, Politics, and Public Opinion on both Sides of the Atlantic

    Apr 30, 20261h 2m

    Political debates in both Germany and the United States are increasingly shaped not only by elections and policy decisions, but also by the narratives and interpretations that emerge in the media. As polarization...

  • Foreign Correspondent Unplugged

    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Campaign Season on Both Sides of the Atlantic

    Apr 22, 20261h 5m

    The year 2026 is shaping up to be an important electoral moment on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, voters will head to the polls for the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and...

  • Foreign Correspondent Unplugged

    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Campaign Season on Both Sides of the Atlantic

    Apr 22, 20261h 5mS0

    The year 2026 is shaping up to be an important electoral moment on both sides of the Atlantic. In the United States, voters will head to the polls for the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and...

  • Foreign Correspondent Unplugged

    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Perspective of a Foreign Correspondent: Political Discourse and Social Cohesion in Germany and the United

    Oct 23, 20251h 6mS0

    In a time of rapid change and complex challenges, journalists play an essential role in informing the public and helping audiences make sense of events at home and abroad. How are current debates in Germany and the...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Democracy Under Pressure

    Oct 22, 202559 minS0

    Democracy in both Germany and the United States faces mounting challenges, from rising political polarization to declining trust in institutions and practices.<br /><br />The latest installment in the Foreign...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged: Social Cohesion in Times of Uncertainty

    Oct 13, 202557 minS0

    Timed to coincide with the 35th anniversary of German unification, this event explored what binds societies together in an era of division. Germany’s journey from East and West to a unified nation offers lessons for...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - Where Do We Go from Here? The Transatlantic Relationship in 2025

    Jan 29, 202546 minS0

    On January 27, Journalists <b>McKay Coppins</b> and <b>Rieke Havertz</b> discussed what European leaders and policymakers are monitoring and explored the potential shifts in transatlantic relations and how President...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - The Biggest Story of Our Time - Climate Activism and the Election

    Sep 20, 202456 minS0

    From sea-level rise, melting glaciers and extreme heat waves to the transition to renewables- climate change affects everyone, it’s the biggest story of our time. How are a climate activists in both the US and Germany...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - Pop and Protest

    Aug 29, 202448 minS0

    On August 22, the sixth discussion in the Foreign Correspondent Unplugged series was held in collaboration with the Thomas Mann House and the American Council on Germany at the Goethe Institut in Los Angeles. The...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - The War Report: Israel / Palestine in German and American Media Coverage

    Aug 2, 20241h 21mS0

    Since the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack on southern Israel, the Israel-Hamas War and humanitarian crisis in Gaza have dominated headlines around the world. But how has news coverage itself shaped global attitudes...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - From Anti-War Activism to Climate Justice: What’s Driving the Left in Germany and the United States?

    Jun 5, 202451 minS0

    A growing number of Americans and Germans have been engaging in civil action in recent years. They have come out to demand radical social and economic changes. What do their strategies look like? What is the role of...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - From Anti-War Activism to Climate Justice: What’s Driving the Left in Germany and the United States?

    Jun 3, 202451 minS0

    A growing number of Americans and Germans have been engaging in civil action in recent years. They have come out to demand radical social and economic changes. What do their strategies look like? What is the role of...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - Searching for a New Political Middle: Fragmentation and Polarization in Europe and the United States

    May 10, 202451 minS0

    With elections for the European parliament early next month and the U.S. Presidential election on the horizon, campaigning in 2024 is heating up on both sides of the Atlantic. We are seeing increasing polarization and...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - Tolerance, Wokeness, and the Trouble With it All

    Apr 29, 202446 minS0

    On April 25, the second event in Foreign Correspondent Unplugged series was held at the Goethe Institut in Washington D.C. with a discussion featuring René Pfister, Der Spiegel’s Washington D.C. Bureau Chief and Charles...

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    Foreign Correspondent Unplugged - Dream or Nightmare? The Concept of Freedom in the United States and Germany

    Apr 11, 202445 minS0

    No other concept is more closely associated with the American self-image than that of freedom – be it liberation from former colonial masters, individual or economic freedom, freedom of speech, or religious freedom...

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