This chapter explores the conflict between Germany's autobahn and techno music in Berlin, sparked by protests against the expansion of a highway that would demolish apartments and technoclubs. It delves into the historical significance of the autobahn and the impact of the proposed expansion on the city's club culture.
The libertarian right-winger is leading in the polls, a surprise for a country that has typically leaned left. He has drastic plans to shrink the state. Could he turn the country around? Why Germany’s highway system and techno lovers have come to a crossroads (11:22). And, a Noah’s-Ark-inspired economic theory of conservation made pertinent by the threat of climate change (19:59).
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