Heinrich the 13th, a blue-blooded berk on trial for trying to bring down the German state, questions Germany's existence. The podcast discusses right-wing extremist movements, Germany's plan to combat homelessness, and cultural nuances of 'cheers' in Japanese. Dive into the netherworld of the Reichsbürger and explore the complexities of German politics.
Reichsbürger movement challenges Germany's legitimacy with conspiracy theories and violent actions.
German government's 31-point plan aims to eradicate homelessness by 2030, focusing on housing as a human right.
Deep dives
Reichsbürger on Trial for Terrorism and Treason
Heinrich XIII, a member of the Reichsbürger movement, is on trial for planning terrorist acts to bring down the German government. The movement believes Germany is still occupied and run as a company by Western allies. Despite past dismissals as cranks, their actions turned violent with attempts to arrest top officials and raid the Reichstag. Employing conspiracy theories, they challenge Germany's legitimacy under the Basic Law.
German Government's Homelessness Elimination Plan
The German government aims to eradicate homelessness by 2030 through a 31-point plan focusing on increasing social housing and providing homes for all. This marks the first national homelessness strategy, receiving positive feedback but caution due to challenges in implementation. The plan calls for local governments to act and addresses diverse forms of homelessness, emphasizing housing as a human right.
AFD Candidate and Chinese Spy Connection
Spies complicate politics as the AFD candidate for the European elections is linked to a Chinese spy, creating a predicament for the party during election season. The candidate's legal status on the ballot poses challenges despite the spy scandal. Meanwhile, German courts deal with Russian spies planning assaults on German military facilities within the country.
Podcast Snippets
The podcast episode covers spy scandals, political actions, and the housing crisis with a mix of informative news and casual banter. The hosts discuss current events, adding personal reactions and humor to serious topics. The episode touches on diverse issues, from espionage to governmental plans, offering a unique blend of news and entertainment.
Another week, another gaggle of right-wing terrorists go on trial. This time it's the turn of Heinrich the 13th, a blue-blooded berk in the dock for trying to bring down the German state, which he says doesn't even really exist. Welcome to the netherworld in the mind of the Reichsbürger. Also, the German government has come up with a plan to abolish homelessness. Will it work? As if! Kanpai! Which is cheers in Japanese.