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Kreuzberg Isn't Germany, Gillamoos Is Germany!
Sep 5, 2023
The podcast discusses a Bavarian folk festival, a scandal involving a controversial letter, the upcoming Gillamoos beer fest in Germany, frustration with political speeches, and starting the day with an alcoholic buzz.
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- The resurfacing of a decades-old anti-Semitic flyer reveals not only the rise of far-right sentiments but also a lack of remorse and responsibility among some German politicians.
- Tension within the coalition government is rising as parties clash over spending priorities, particularly regarding defense budget increases versus reductions in social welfare and child benefits.
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Controversy Surrounding Hubert Iveanger's Anti-Semitic Flyers
Hubert Iveanger, a prominent right-wing politician, faced backlash after a decades-old anti-Semitic flyer resurfaced. The flyer, circulated when Iveanger was 17, contained offensive Holocaust jokes and slurs. While he denied writing it, he admitted that it was found in his school bag. The scandal not only highlights the rise of far-right sentiments but also reveals a lack of remorse and responsibility among some German politicians.
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