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Episode 129: German Constitutional Law and Banning Extremist Political Parties

Posted July 10, 2025 • 00:38:21

Even though it came in second place in the 2025 German federal election, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) was subsequently classified as an extremist...

Episode 128: Queer Economies: Solidarity, Sustainability, and the Struggle for Space

Posted June 18, 2025 • 00:31:33

Third spaces where people can gather, organize, and provide support have been critical for LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States. “Building...

Episode 127: A New Normal in Transatlantic Trade?

Posted June 4, 2025 • 00:24:58

President Trump claims the international trading system is unfair to the United States. The Trump administration is seeking to rectify trade imbalances...

Episode 126: Pride and Politics: The Complex Relationship between the LGBTIQ+ Community and Politics

Posted May 13, 2025 • 00:41:07

The LGBTQ+ communities in Germany and the United States have been working toward greater legal rights, but laws and politicians in both countries have...

Episode 125: The Future of the U.S. Security Relationship with Europe

Posted April 23, 2025 • 00:35:33

In his second term, President Trump has continued his criticism of NATO and European allies’ defense efforts while the United States pursues a reset...