On this week’s show, journalist and Co-host of the BerlinsideOut podcast Aaron Gasch Burnett returns to the pod, and this time he’s come bearing gifts…well not quite gifts, but a promise to buy Nic & Producer Simon a cowboy hat next time he’s in Canada. Speaking of the land of maple syrup and mounties, Aaron tells us about his recent trip back to his homeland, and also why rodeo clowns are more important than you might expect.

Of course, we didn’t invite Aaron on to only talk about his time in Lumberjack country, after all, he’s been at the forefront of reporting on Germany’s new dual citizenship law. We discuss what’s happened since the law passed, as well as some of the other reforms enacted by Germany’s traffic light coalition.

We also learn about why Christopher Street Day in Berlin might be the party to end all parties, the legacy of Angela Merkel’s time as Chancellor, and why comparing British and German politics isn’t always helpful.

For those of you looking to support Ukraine or the many refugees currently fleeing the conflict, please take a look at these different charities and consider donating if you can.

Ukraine Crisis Media Centre - A list of different donation pages to help the Ukrainian military response.

Disaster Emergency Committee - Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal

Save the Children

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Theme tune courtesy of Kloß mit Soß

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