Megan's Megacan

Kit Holden, top football journalist, joins Megan and Konrad to discuss the upcoming Euro 2024 football tournament and how German football reflects the country's political turmoil. They cover topics like Brexit, EU elections, national team support, racism in football, Thomas Muller's style, RB Leipzig's rise, and Berlin's football-watching spots.

Thuringia's election results, healthcare reform by Karl Lauterbach, white-haired President Walter's scandal, and discussions on German news coverage. Exploring new educational assessment methods and societal implications. A mix of humor, resistance in conversations, and promoting positivity in news consumption.

Nessa Finnegan of Berlin's Irish Bloc discusses Berlin police conduct at demos, language restrictions, and surveillance. They share insights on the diplomatic incident at a pro-Palestinian camp. The discussion also includes solidarity with Palestine, challenges of cultural expression, and community building through demos in Berlin.

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.

Freelance journalist Cathrin discusses Germany's policy on Syrian passports aiding the Assad regime, while also highlighting Germany's defense in The Hague against genocide accusations. The podcast includes conversations on alcohol-free beers, rum-based drinks, legal battles, Syrian war crimes, political opinions, and a quirky story about Botswana threatening to send elephants to Germany.

Topics discussed in the podcast include driving tests for senior citizens, plans to extend a tram route through a fence, football scandal, and the proposal of a fence around Görlitzer Park with suspicions of hidden agendas. Safety concerns and policy debates on elderly driving tests in Germany are explored, along with perspectives on mobility and radicalization through sports. The hosts also talk about spring in Berlin, city activities, and an ethical scandal involving political ties.

Berlin's court ruling may return holiday flats to rental market, while Brandenburg faces backlash for allowing Elon Musk to clear a forest for electric car production. Tesla's robot coffee disappoints. Dive into the hosts' reactions, concerns, and controversies surrounding these developments in Germany.

Germany legalizes cannabis while debating film-making claps, Konrad explains the Federal Constitutional Court. Controversies at Berlin Aloe festival include clapping for Jewish directors and political climate shifts. Navigating German constitutional protections and promoting positive news consumption.

Topics include asylum seekers shopping in preferred shops, EU nuclear bombs debate, court cases against Volkswagen, dental horrors, spooky texts, challenges faced by asylum seekers in Greiz, Dieselgate scandal, European nuclear umbrella debate, and recognizing politicians over celebrities

Konrad's back — from the frying pan of 90-degree humidity into the fryer of German politics. Luckily, Megan's here to untangle the hypocrisy and moral muddles that the country has been mired in while Konrad's been away. Also, ex-watchman Hans-Georg Maaßen gets watched and what's with Germany's new enthusiasm for strikes? Prost! Megan's Megacan theme song by Eden Ottignon from ⁠⁠Planet OTT⁠⁠ Buy us a round, ask us a question: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/megansmegacan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Or follow us on whichever evil billionaire's data strip-mining machine you prefer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/megansmegacan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/MegansMegacan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-o_U5nqe4_-yKfOm1CXOPA⁠