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Minister Meisch outlines his plan, alongside Professor Lindsay Flynn discussing house-driven inequality and Martin Stoz highlighting his estate agency's community initiatives. Housing is one of the most emotionally charged, personally impactful, and politically complex issues in Luxembourg today.  In today's show, my guests are: - Minister Claude Meisch, who holds the portfolios for Housing and Spatial Planning; and Education, Children and Youth, talks about the way in which he sees the picture to be tackeld and his ideas for doing so. - Professor Lindsay Flynn, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Luxembourg, examines the causes and consequences of housing-driven inequality in Europe and North America. - Martin Stoz, a real estate and social entrepreneur, whose estate agency gives away one third of its commission to a charity of the seller's choice.  Minister Meisch: Build Faster, Smarter, Fairer Minister Meisch outlines a housing landscape shaped by rapid economic growth, population expansion, and a growing disconnect between incomes and housing prices. “We want to be a country where every family finds an affordable home,” he says, but current waiting lists have over 5,500 families are on the public housing waiting list, and many more have simply given up trying. To tackle this, the government is pushing through 40 new measures to simplify building procedures, accelerate planning, and prioritise affordable housing, particularly near transport hubs and employment zones. Spatial planning also must include schooling, healthcare, green spaces, and de-centralisation, away from just Luxembourg city and Esch, to include projects such as the Nordstad, to develop Ettelbrück and Diekirch as northern urban centres. Define Affordable: A Moving Target Prof. Lindsay Flynn draws a sharp distinction between policy definitions of affordable housing and people's lived realities. “When people say ‘affordable', they mean affordable for them – not a statistical bracket,” she notes. Her research, funded by the FNR's PROPEL project, focuses on the ripple effects of housing inequality – particularly among young people and renters. Unlike many EU countries, Luxembourg offers both rental and ownership options under the affordable label. However, whether these are truly accessible depends on income, mortgage access, and policy eligibility – highlighting the mismatch between public definitions and private experience. Renting Realities: What Tenants Are Up Against Prof. Flynn's team recently led a landmark study for Mieterschutz Luxembourg, delving into tenant experiences in the private rental market. The findings included mould and landlords commonly ignoring repair requests. Even when tenants have legal rights, many lack the time, money, or confidence, especially in a foreign language, to enforce them. One practical solution she proposes is to download a letter template to support tenants in communicating formally with landlords. But “many fear retaliation. They don't want to make a fuss.” Youth Extended: The Hidden Costs of Inaccessibility Young people are increasingly stuck at home longer, delaying not only homeownership but life itself: settling down with a partner, starting families, building a financial base. Flynn warns that the housing crisis is “not just about shelter. It's shaping our demographics, our birth rates, and our economic futures.” Her transatlantic studies show striking similarities between Europe and North America: housing costs directly correlate with smaller families and fewer life milestones. “It's not always delay,” she says. “Sometimes, it's trade-off. Life choices are being forgone because of rent.” Immigration, Inclusion & Infrastructure Luxembourg can't cap immigration under EU law. So instead, it must anticipate growth. That means not only more homes, but more schools, including three new international public schools planned by 2028, and better integration. “Only one-third of children in Luxembourg speak Luxembourgish or German at home,”  notes Minister Meisch. Flexibility in education, housing, and planning is essential for cohesion. Can Design Save the City? What about the aesthetics of housing? Minister Meisch admits not all new developments are beautiful, and that's a problem. While individual communes control architectural regulations, the Ministry of the Interior is working on harmonising rules. Public developers like the Fonds du Logement are increasingly showcasing that affordability and design don't have to be mutually exclusive. A Human-Centred Real Estate Model Finally, Martin Stoz of Together Immo offers a fresh take: a for-profit real estate agency that donates a third of every commission to a charity of the seller's choice. “I wanted my work to have meaning,” he explains. Stoz hopes to build a model of conscious capitalism in a sector often criticised for its contribution to inequality. Do write to tell us about your housing experiences in Luxembourg. https://www.uni.lu/fhse-en/people/lindsay-flynn/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordstad https://together-immo.lu/ https://snhbm.lu/ https://fondsdulogement.lu/fr

Moorböden sind die größten terrestrischen Kohlenstoffspeicher und binden mehr Kohlenstoff als alle Wälder weltweit. In Deutschland bedecken sie rund 1,3 Millionen Hektar, von denen über 95 Prozent entwässert wurden – hauptsächlich für Landwirtschaft, Forstwirtschaft und Torfabbau. Dabei werden Kohlenstoff in Form von CO₂ sowie Lachgas freigesetzt und Stickstoffverbindungen gelangen in Gewässer. Heute rückt ihre Bedeutung für den Klimaschutz stärker in den Fokus. Über die drei Themenbereiche „Moore und deren Vielfalt – Bedeutung für den Klimaschutz“, „Moorerhalt und Moorschutz – Bezug zur Landwirtschaft“ sowie „wirtschaftliche Betrachtung“ sprechen Frank Havemeyer (Geschäftsführer beim Landkreis Osterholz) und Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans Joosten (Professor für Moorkunde und Paläoökologie) im Gespräch mit Prof. Dr. Nils Borchert (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft). Die Folge ist in Kooperation mit der Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (FNR) entstanden, die seit Jahresbeginn 2021 im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Landwirtschaft, Ernährung und Heimat (BMLEH) für die Themen Moorbodenschutz und Torfminderung zuständig ist. Mehr Informationen zum Thema klimabedingte Herausforderungen in der Landwirtschaft bei der DLG: Ackerbau: Klimabedingte Herausforderungen in der Landwirtschaft Mehr Informationen zum Thema Moorbodenschutz bei der FNR: Moorbodenschutz: Moorbodenschutz Informationen zum Thema Moorschutz beim Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Klimaschutz, Naturschutz: BMUKN: Moorschutz Hier geht's zum DLG-MediaCenter mit Podcasts aus den Bereichen Agrar & Food, Videos und vielfältigen Publikationen!

The fastener market may be going nuts, but marketing pros Rosa Hearn of BBI and Joe Shoemaker of AFC Industries keep a steady hand while getting the right messaging to the industry (1:07:11). Würth Industry USA managing director Chapman Revercomb joins senior news editor Mike McNulty on the Fastener News Report to read into the latest FDI rally (21:12). Perigee Manufacturing CEO Michael Topolewski breaks down the fall out from the recent SPS fire (11:45).  On the Fastener Training Minute, Carmen Vertullo presents the most important training topic EVAH! (57:13) Summer is kicking off, so Brian and Eric crave BBQ, as always.  FNR musical interlude: "Dead Man Theme" by N. Young cover. Run time: 01:47:56

"The people in the audience looked at the pictures, and the people in the pictures looked back at them. They recognised each other." Edward Steichen Eurovision Mania & World News  After a late night commentating, Meredith Moss comes onto my show this week to talk about the second semi-final, featuring Luxembourg's very own Laura Thorn, who made it through to the finals, to be held on Saturday 17th May in Basel. Sasha Kehoe keeps us abreast of the week's news, which is unceasingly heavy. From Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul, to UN relief chief Tom Fletcher's scathing account of Israel's denial of life-saving supplies to be allowed entry into Gaza for over ten weeks, thereby leading to starvation. We also talk about Trump's trip to the Middle East, where the Qatari President gave him a gift of a new Air Force One. In Luxembourg news this week, Prime Minister Luc Frieden announced that Luxembourg will increase its defending spending from €800 million to €1.2 billion by the end of 2025, five years earlier than originally planned. He also unveiled changes to the pension retirement age. Family of Man - Edward Steichen The CNA, Centre National de l'audovisuel International Symposium 2025, will celebrate 70 Years of The Family of Man at Clervaux Castle on Saturday May 24 2025. To talk about the life of Edward Steichen, and the legacy of The Family of Man exhibition, I'm joined by:  Claire di Felice, curator and Head of the Steichen Collections at the Centre national de l'audiovisuel (CNA) in Luxembourg. Gerd Hurm, Professor emeritus of American Literature and Culture at the University of Trier, founding director of the Trier Center for American Studies (TCAS), and advisory board member of the Obama Institute for Transnational American Studies at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. He is co-editor of The Family of Man Revisited: Photography in a Global Age and author of a widely acclaimed 2019 biography on Steichen. Emilia Sánchez González is a PhD researcher at the University of Luxembourg's Centre for Contemporary and Digital History (C²DH), working on a new transmedia project - FoMLEG (The Legacy of The Family of Man), exploring its international tour during the Cold War (1955–1963) and its history in Luxembourg since 1965. Edward Steichen - photographer curator In 1955, a visionary Luxembourg-American photographer changed the language of photography and its audience. Edward Steichen, then director of photography at New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), unveiled The Family of Man - an exhibition of 503 black-and-white photographs from 68 countries, curated to tell the story of humanity in all its raw, real, and radiant yet connected beauty. Seven decades later, this exhibition lives on at Clervaux Castle and the story it tells still resonates with global audiences of all ages. A Living Exhibition The Family of Man was revolutionary in 1955 as one of the world's first immersive photo exhibitions, not just displaying images, but using scenography, the visual rhythm and space between photos. “You become the film director of your own human experience”,  explained Professor Hurm. The intention was to remind a post-war world that despite borders and ideologies, we have, first and foremost, a shared humanity and a shared earth. It was as much political as it was poetic. “Steichen understood that the medium of photography could be a tool for peace,” Hurm added. “It was democratic, emotional, and immediate.” Home in Luxembourg For Claire di Felice it's about stewardship. Her role is not just about preserving the work but reactivating it, making it speak again. Having initially studied law, Claire returned to her artistic roots to work alongside her father, renowned curator Paul di Felice. Together they co-founded MAI Photographie, a publishing house for limited-edition artist books. “It's strange,” she smiled, “how you try to leave a path and still end up on it.” The Global South's Forgotten Story Emilia Sánchez González is helping to complete the narrative that The Family of Man began. As part of the FNR-funded FoMLEG project (The Legacy of The Family of Man), she is tracking the exhibition's global tour from 1955–1963, with a special focus on its journey through the Global South — Latin America, Africa, Asia — regions often omitted in Cold War history. “We realised we were missing half the story,” said Emilia. “In Calcutta alone, 29,000 people saw the exhibition in one day. That matters. Their perspectives matter.” Her work highlights active audiences, which is what we all are when we pass through such a curated visual storytelling. Education Through Empathy A major part of the CNA's 70th anniversary programming is educational. With crises of war, displacement, and division growing, The Family of Man offers a visual gateway into empathy-based learning. “We've launched a children's audioguide created by children,” Claire shared, “as well as a platform of activities for schools. The aim is to let children interpret and relate to the images on their own terms.”  This is visual storytelling not just for passive viewing, but for active engagement. And it's working. Edward Steichen's Legacy remains relevant  As Professor Hurm's student recently commented, the photos are all in black and white, but they have so much colour. The themes of our lives remain the same. We still see our faces in those who lived and walked this earth 70 years ago. https://eurovision.tv/participant/laura-thorn-2025 https://cna.public.lu/fr.html https://www.uni-trier.de/index.php?id=64580

Pie Day Specials Chuck Schumer decided to vote to keep the government open. Your texts and talkbacks. FNR's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the government shutdown.

Ashley Moody trying to move NASA HQ to Titusville and FNR's Tonya J Powers on FEMA and smuggling. Kamala blames her interview chair for losing the presidential election. Leash for Gerald and the climate summit building a road for officials is sparking environmental concerns. Meredith Elliott Powell on why it's hard to find jobs right now.

Astronauts still stranded in space. No investigation to where funds for the Pulse Memorial has gone. Senior Skip Day stories. Your texts and talkbacks. FNR's Jonathan Savage has the latest on the Middle East. Bill making cursive mandatory teaching for students in grades 2-5.

Government official in Oregon who identifies as a turtle. FNR's Tonya J Powers has the latest on the Department of Education. Marco Rubio settling in as the Secretary of State. Tori Spelling doesn't drink water. FNR's Eben Brown on Big companies make commitment to go nuclear by 2050.

Sponsor for the sports corner. Bagels? Attorney Jeremy Rosenthal has the latest on Wendy Williams Steadman's Sports Blitz. FNR's Rory O'Neill has the latest on the astronaut rescue.

More 8th grade final exam questions from 1912. FNR's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the potential shutdown. The Trump White House is much more prepared than the previous administration especially during press briefings. Rosie O'Donnell moved out of the country as promised. Attorney General James Uthmeier joins the program.

8th grade test from 1912 was no joke. Democrats continue to spin false narrative concerning social security's future. More 8th grade test questions. FNR's Jonathan Savage on the Ukraine/Russia cease fire. Talkbacks and texts.

Robot Doctors. FNR's Jon Decker on Trump's funding plan that's about to be unveiled. DOGE uncovered Small business loans that were given to children under 11. Steadman Sports Blitz. Elad Inbar on working with Robots.

Vanna White only works 34 days a year. FNR's Ryan Schmelz o Shutdownado. Pine Hills wants to be its own municipality. Science says “Naps are good for you”. FNR's Tonya J Powers has the latest on Pope Francis.

Today is International Nap Day. ICE had revoked green card for "Palestinian student" at Columbia. Government withdrew 400 million in Government money from Columbia University for non compliance. Past Earth Day Predictions that haven't come true. FNR's Jonathan Savage on the US/South Korea begin joint military exercise. Shutdownado is coming.

One legged jeans are a new dad and Lizzie wants to try them. Spring Break is upon us. That means It's curfew time! Scott Kimbler on the week on Wall Street. Steadmans Sports Blitz. FNR's John Decker on DOGE and Congress.

How many pushups can you do? Jeanette Hoffman on Far left Dems getting a reality check. RFK Jr on SS checks being sent to dead people. Update on Simon's grandchildren. FNR's Eben Brown has the- latest on Tariffs.

Naked women on Southwest flight. Government standing up to anti semitism. Trump talks about potentially changing Daylight Savings Time. FNR's Jessica Rosenthal on Trump's final warning to Hamas.

Your talkbacks and texts. The abolishment of property tax is still being discussed. Dan Morgan with Make a Wish Kid Kylie & Kylie's mom Jen. Property Tax elimination and tour texts. FNR's Rory O'Neill on the affordability czar is c coming. The VA is very inefficient and your talkbacks.

Simon's birthday/Your talkbacks and texts. FNR's Eben Brown has the latest on IRS Doge. North Korea vacations by Pioneer Tours. FNR's Jessica Rosenthal on sanctuary city mayors. Who intentionally left the astronauts in space?

What word do you use when you injure yourself? Casey DeSantis sounds like she's running for governor. Ways to fight Insomnia. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on Shutdownnado!!

Dems refusing to cap for child with cancer. Jeremy Rosenthal on the Knicks-Raptors legal fight Your texts and talkbacks. Steadman's Sports Blitz. FNR's Jeff Monosso on House hearing on air traffic control.

Your texts and talkbacks. FNR's Tonya J Powers on Arab leaders coming up with a new Gaza plan. Highlights of DeSantis and the State of the State address. Gene Hackman death update. FNR's Eben Brown on California ordering workers back to the office. Your texts and talkbacks.

Amazon sales went up on Friday despite the “boycott” We need to take Lizzie to New Orleans during Mardi Gras. FBI handed all the documents it had over to Bondi and Patel. Must be careful when classifying dogs as dangerous (especially when writing law). FNR's Jeff Monosso on the Education Secretary vote.

Dolly Parton's husband passes away. FNR's Eben Brown on the SCOTUS Mexico gun case US Ambassador to the UN sends stern warning about changes to come. Your texts and talkbacks. Victor Avila on the immigration crackdown.

Musk bringing Starship to Florida for a 2025 launch as SpaceX says "the future of space flight is in Florida". Thief swallows jewels upon capture. Starship launching mega rocket from KSC. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on Trump's address to the country tonight.

Water Rats are nutritious! What does the Zelensky fight mean for the world? Zelensky casual dress not the main issue. Rubio roasts Stephanopoulos. Florida celebrates its 180th birthday! FNR's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the big beautiful bill. Your texts and talkbacks.

FNR's Eben Brown has the latest on the Pope. United Nations not acting in best interest of the United States. Senator Blaise Ingoglia on new initiatives in Florida.

Your texts and talkbacks. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on the same potential government shutdown. Florida considering reinstating a bear hunt. Steadman's Sports Blitz. FNR's Rory O'Neill has the latest on the death of GeneHackman latest and moon landing.

Your texts and talkbacks. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on Tulsi Gabbard firing intel people John Morgan wants to start a new political party. Dr Patrick Porter, PhD on the rising number of dementia cases. Your text and talkbacks.

RIP Gene Hackman Epstein files will be released today. FNR's Tonya J Powers has the latest on Pope Francis. Simon used to be a census taker.

Eagles going to the White House. FNR's Tonya J Powers on Federal workers having to report what they did last week. Tulsi Gabbard on Jessie Owens show. FNR's Eben Brown on the Password problem and his experience flying Air Force One. Eben reveals items from his Air Force One goodie bag.

Byron Donalds announces run for Florida governor on Hannity. Your texts and talkbacks. Colombia police find cocaine in persons whig. FNR's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the big beautiful Bill. Flying on Air Force One.

Your texts and talkbacks. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on the most recent DOGE findings. FNR's Jon Decker on government employees justifying their jobs. Misheard song lyrics.

New York Supermarket capturing facial recognition and finger prints. Governor DeSantis still wants to eliminate state property taxes. Scare mongers warn sales tax will be highest in the nation. Your texts and talkbacks. FNR's Tonya J Powers with the very latest on Pope Francis. Pulse Memorial still not close to happening.

Women are now referred to as inseminated adults. Express lanes on I-4 going to dynamic pricing. FNR's Rory O'Neill has the latest on Pope and Ukraine. Your texts and talkbacks. Dan Bongino takes FBI role in Trump administration.

Egg prices are ridiculous! FNR's Jon Decker as the latest on French President Macron. Rent A Security Detail. Steadman Sports Blitz. Chris Wilbratte on tax season scams to be aware of. Your talkbacks

“Trooper“ the Rescue Dog update. Hamas returns 4 bodies. Not all are from Israel. Did Pilot spot a legitimate UFO? FNR's Jessica Rosenthal on Trump meetings with Russia. Your texts and talkbacks.

Megan Markel is back in the news. FNR's Eben Brown CIA drones. Trump recaps some of the ridiculous spending that DOGE has uncovered. Trump Border Czar Tom Homan.

Likelihood of Asteroid hitting the earth in 2032 decreases. FNR's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on Trump cabinet confirmations. Your talkbacks and texts. National Pie and National Muffin Day. Trump White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Talkback reacting to Leavitt interview.

Simon recaps his White House trip. Hamas released the bodies of four Israeli hostages. Florida woman story. FNR's Tonya J Powers has the latest on the Pope. Your texts and talkbacks.

Stolen swans have been returned safely. Longwood is removing fluoride from the drinking water. Javier Perez on the do's and don'ts of workplace dating. State Representatives get a ton of PTO. FNR's Rory O'Neill has the latest on Ukraine.

Should items available to those on food stamps be restricted? FNR's Tonya J Powers on the Protests over grant cuts. Your texts and talkbacks. Aaron Evans on the Dems still conducting an autopsy All survived a Plane crash in Toronto.

Simon pitched a Rent A Turkey idea to Lizzie. The true purpose of DOGE. Places to go in the world where people live to be 100. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on Trump going to SCOTUS over firings. National Wine Day and audio from MSNBC supporting Trump.

Presidential trivia. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on the week ahead for Congress. Your texts and talkbacks. Our weekend recap/John McEnroe. FNR's Tonya J Powers on the history of Presidents' Day.

Canada booing US National Anthem. FNR's Eben Brown on the Gulf of America. High school seniors playing a game called Assassin. Steadman Sports Blitz Karla Hutcherson on Gen Z having a midlife crisis!

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Orchid Show and Sale. FNR's Ryan Schmelz on the Big Beautiful Bill. RFK Jr was confirmed yesterday (2/13) What do 5000 year old mummies smell like? FNR's Eben Brown on spending money on Valentine's Day. Wikipedia still not calling it the Gulf of America.

Worst Valentine's gifts men give. David Grasso on how Europe wants in on Russia/Ukraine peace talks. How are reps in Washington DC becoming multi millionaires? Steadmans Sports Blitz. FNR's Rory O'Neill on the RFK confirmation.

Your talkbacks and texts. Dr. Meena Bose has the latest on Gaza. Florida broke another tourism record. FNR's Rory O'Neill on the JFK assassination documents.

Have you seen an angry incident on an airplane? Your texts and talkbacks. Could Casey DeSantis run for governor? Girl Scout cookies are toxic. FNR's Ryan Schmelz has the latest on the congressional Doge hearing. Pulitzer prize winners not required to return winnings after story determined to be fake.