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Germany's latest election has sent shockwaves across Europe. The CDU has reasserted itself, but the far-right AfD continues to gain ground, fuelled by economic anxieties and social media echo chambers. Meanwhile, younger voters are breaking in radical new directions, young men shifting right, young women embracing the far left. With NATO under strain, America's global leadership in question, and the war in Ukraine forcing Germany to confront its historical reluctance to lead, Berlin is at the heart of an unfolding geopolitical realignment. As German arms manufacturers see their stock prices soar, the Bundeswehr prepares to fill the security vacuum left by the U.S. withdrawal from Europe. Will Germany finally embrace its role as the continent's dominant power, or is it doomed to remain an economic giant but a political pygmy? Historian Katja Hoyer joins us to break down the election results, the shifting tides of power in Berlin, and what it all means for the future of the European project. Is this the moment Germany finally steps up, or is Europe heading for a deeper divide? Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author of 'Beyond the Wall' Katja Hoyer joins UnHerd's Freddie Sayers to break down the results of Germany's era-defining general election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we look at the projected election results from Germany.The conservative Christian Democrats (CDU)/CSU party will be the largest party in the next German parliament with 30% of the vote and will look to form a coalition government, though not with the party that looks to have come second, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD).That's because of a pact among the parties further to the centre not to work with those who they view as too extreme.Europe editor Katya Adler gives her take from Berlin. Katja Hoyer, historian, journalist and author of Beyond the Wall: East Germany 1949-1990, puts it into historical context. Patrick English, director of political analytics at YouGov explains what the numbers tell us.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Dafydd Evans. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

The far-right AFD party are gaining traction in the German election. Plus: Steve Bannon becomes the latest high-profile right-winger to perform a Nazi salute in public. With Michael Walker, Aaron Bastani and Katja Hoyer.

Today, we discuss Germany's upcoming elections.With concerns about immigration and the economy dominating, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) could increase their seat share in the Bundestag. But can they get power?Adam speaks to BBC Europe editor, Katya Adler, and German historian and author, Katja Hoyer.And, Ukrainian President Zelensky and the US Chief Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg are holding talks in Kyiv, but a scheduled press conference with the two of them was cancelled. Mark Urban, former Newsnight diplomatic and defence editor looks at why.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://discord.gg/NbuxWnmYNew episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bit.ly/3ENLcS1 Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by Chris Flynn and Shiler Mahmoudi. The technical producer was Michael Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The editor is Sam Bonham.

This is the audio from a video we have just published on our YouTube channel – an interview with Katja Hoyer. To make sure you never miss great content like this, subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@spiked  Germany's ruling Social Democrats (SPD) are facing losses the party has not seen since the 19th century in this weekend's federal elections, while the populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) is set to double its vote share. Here, historian and journalist Katja Hoyer explains how a failing economy, out-of-control migration and intrusive Net Zero policies have led to mass disaffection with the mainstream parties. She also discusses the growing class divide, the rise and fall of ‘left-conservatism', and why JD Vance's warnings about free speech resonated with East Germans.  Celebrate 25 years of spiked. Donate £25 or more to get a year's membership of spiked supporters for half the usual price: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/  Apply for spiked's internship programme: https://www.spiked-online.com/2025/01/10/apply-now-to-become-a-spiked-intern-2/  Support spiked:   https://www.spiked-online.com/support/  Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/  Order Brendan O'Neill's After the Pogrom now from:

Citizens of the GDR were exposed to an idealised version of western freedoms made up of luxury shopping, blue jeans and cowboy flicks. Read by Helen Lloyd. Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit. Image: Intershop in Friedrichstrasse in East Berlin. Credit: Sueddeutsche Zeitung Photo / Alamy Stock Photo

There's been a weird loophole in the war in Ukraine up until now. Nearly three years after Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine was still being paid to transport Russian gas for sale to Europe, all while Moscow continued to kill its people. What does the end of this strange deal mean? This week we ring up energy expert Szymon Kardaś to ask how Putin's regime might seek to use the new situation to his advantage, and to what extent Europe has really managed to wean itself off Russian fossil fuels. We're also talking about the new challenge to Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić, and whether or not it's a good idea to eat your Christmas tree.    Szymon is a senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations and an assistant professor at the University of Warsaw. You can read his tweets here.    This week's Inspiration Station recommendations: The European Journalism Centre's Journalism Innovation Podcast and 'Beyond the Wall' by Katja Hoyer.    Other resources for this episode   Ghent city hall's guide to reducing post-holiday waste  — now with added disclaimer: https://stad.gent/nl/groen-milieu/nieuws-evenementen/na-de-feestdagen-wat-met-de-restjes#je-kerstboom  'Sweden says Christmas tree needles safe to eat — after Belgian warning'. AFP / France 24, January 8, 2025 https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250108-sweden-says-christmas-tree-needles-safe-to-eat-after-belgian-warning   Producers: Morgan Childs and Wojciech Oleksiak  Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina   00:22 Polish apple facts, and some amazing news 05:05 Bad Week: Aleksandar Vučić 17:02 Good week: Adventurous chefs 26:44 Interview: Szymon Kardaś on what the Russia-Ukraine gas pipeline shutdown means for Europe 42:31 The Inspiration Station: The European Journalism Centre's Journalism Innovation Podcast, and 'Beyond the Wall' 46:12 Happy Ending: From Thiberville to Thiberville, with love     Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | hello@europeanspodcast.com  

Mitschnitt einer Podiumsdiskussion vom 9. Januar 2025 aus dem Stadtteilzentrum Kiezspinne in Berlin-Lichtenberg Ein Podium über den Stand der deutschen Einheit und die Lage im ländlichen Raum Ost/West _________________________________________________ Wer unsere Arbeit mit einer Spende unterstützen will, kann dies per PayPal tun: paypal.me/hellepanke Likes, Abos und ein Besuch auf www.helle-panke.de helfen uns ebenso. Den Newsletter mit unserem Wochenprogramm gibt es hier: www.helle-panke.de/de/topic/22.newsletter.html _________________________________________________ 35 Jahre nach dem Mauerfall wird mehr denn je über „Ostdeutschand“ diskutiert. Der Begriff ist bereits zum Mythos geworden, der von Rechten bedient wird. Der Gesprächsbedarf ist riesig, die Bücher von Katja Hoyer und Dirk Oschmann haben eine breite Debatte im Feuilleton ausgelöst, Autoren wie Ilko-Sascha Kowalczuk unterstellen den Ostdeutschen, mit der Freiheit überfordert zu sein. Doch wie viel hat das alles mit der Realität zu tun? Gibt es überhaupt „den Osten“? Sind nicht in den fünf „neuen“ (seit 35 Jahren!) Bundesländern selbst große sozio-ökonomische Unterschiede feststellbar? Hat nicht der abgehängte ländliche Raum in der Lausitz viel mehr gemein mit dem abgehängten ländlichen Raum auf der Schwäbischen Alb oder im Emsland als mit Leipzig, Erfurt oder Potsdam? Ist es dann nicht viel eher ein ökonomisches als ein Ost-West-Phänomen? Oder gibt es tatsächlich „den Osten“, dessen Identität nicht durch 40 Jahre DDR, sondern durch eine gemeinsame Erfahrung der Entmündigung innerhalb eines sehr kurzen Zeitraumes nach der „Wiedervereinigung“ geschaffen wurde? Fragen über Fragen, die wir zum Auftakt des neuen Jahres diskutieren wollen. Eine Kooperationsveranstaltung von "Helle Panke" e.V. - Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Berlin und der Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.

This week: what does justice look like for the victims of the grooming gangs? In the cover piece for the magazine, Douglas Murray writes about the conspiracy of silence on the grooming gangs and offers his view on what justice should look like for the perpetrators. He also encourages the government to take a step back and consider its own failings. He writes: ‘If any government or political party wants to do something about the scandal, they will need to stop reviewing and start acting. Where to begin? One good starting point would be to work out why Pakistani rapists in Britain seem to have more rights than their victims.' To unpack his piece in a little more detail, we were joined by journalist Julie Bindel, who has been reporting on the grooming gangs for almost 20 years. (03:20) Next: ‘Why I'm voting for the AfD' In the magazine, Elisabeth Dampier explains why she will be voting for Germany's AfD party – Alternative for Deutschland. Support for the hard-right AfD party grew dramatically in 2024 and is often used as an example of a broader trend of support for right-wing politics in the West. But is the key to their success as simple as an unpopular incumbent government and the salience of immigration? And how do they deal with constant comparisons to National Socialism? To discuss, we were joined by Elisabeth and German historian and journalist Katja Hoyer. (17:09) And finally: Help! I'm addicted to videos of plane crashes Damian Thompson writes an excellent guest Life column this week on his latest obsession: binge-watching aeroplane crash videos on YouTube. Now, this does sound a little bit morbid but – as he explains – it's actually very educational, especially when you are being talked through the intricacies of air accidents by Petter Hörnfeldt, who runs the Mentour Pilot YouTube channel. We thought it would be fun to get Damian in conversation with his new hero, Petter. (29:46) Hosted by Lara Prendergast and William Moore. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

This week: what does justice look like for the victims of the grooming gangs? In the cover piece for the magazine, Douglas Murray writes about the conspiracy of silence on the grooming gangs and offers his view on what justice should look like for the perpetrators. He also encourages the government to take a step back and consider its own failings. He writes: ‘If any government or political party wants to do something about the scandal, they will need to stop reviewing and start acting. Where to begin? One good starting point would be to work out why Pakistani rapists in Britain seem to have more rights than their victims.' To unpack his piece in a little more detail, we were joined by journalist Julie Bindel, who has been reporting on the grooming gangs for almost 20 years. (03:20) Next: ‘Why I'm voting for the AfD' In the magazine, Elisabeth Dampier explains why she will be voting for Germany's AfD party – Alternative for Deutschland. Support for the hard-right AfD party grew dramatically in 2024 and is often used as an example of a broader trend of support for right-wing politics in the West. But is the key to their success as simple as an unpopular incumbent government and the salience of immigration? And how do they deal with constant comparisons to National Socialism? To discuss, we were joined by Elisabeth and German historian and journalist Katja Hoyer. (17:09) And finally: Help! I'm addicted to videos of plane crashes Damian Thompson writes an excellent guest Life column this week on his latest obsession: binge-watching aeroplane crash videos on YouTube. Now, this does sound a little bit morbid but – as he explains – it's actually very educational, especially when you are being talked through the intricacies of air accidents by Petter Hörnfeldt, who runs the Mentour Pilot YouTube channel. We thought it would be fun to get Damian in conversation with his new hero, Petter. (29:46) Hosted by Lara Prendergast and William Moore. Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

Östtyskland skapade den högsta levnadsstandarden i hela östblocket, där arbetslöshet inte existerade. Bostäder var allmänt tillgängliga och relativt billiga. Riklig och tillgänglig barnomsorg möjliggjorde att kvinnor kunde förvärvsarbeta i en högre utsträckning än i något annat land i världen.Samtidigt kunde östtyskarna via västtysk TV jämföra sin verklighet med vardagen i Västtyskland. Säkerhetspolisen Stasis ögon och öron förstörde dessutom familjer och vänskapsband genom sitt intrång i det privata livet.Detta är det andra av två avsnitt om Östtysklands historia, där programledaren Urban Lindstedt samtalar med historikern Olle Larsson, med utgångspunkt i boken DDR bortom muren – Östtyskland 1949–90 av historikern Katja Hoyer.Östtyskland existerade som stat i 41 år, och många vanliga människor kom att acceptera DDR eftersom de hade upplevt något mycket värre under nazitiden och kriget. Det fanns också en känsla av tillhörighet och en viss stolthet över det som byggts upp efter kriget. Jämlikheten mellan könen utvecklades dessutom snabbare i Östtyskland än i Västtyskland.I DDR styrde SED (Tysklands socialistiska enhetsparti), men valen och flerpartisystemet var bara en fernissa. Säkerhetstjänsten Stasis 100 000 anställda övervakade befolkningen med hjälp av ännu fler informatörer – människor som kunde spionera till och med på sin egen partner.Stasi använde ett omfattande nätverk av inofficiella medarbetare (IM) för att kontrollera samhället. Det gick en Stasimedarbetare på 55 vuxna medborgare, vilket visar övervakningens enorma omfattning. Denna kontroll skapade en atmosfär av misstro och rädsla i samhället.Stasi-chefen Erich Mielke fulländade konsten att bryta kritiker genom metoder som sömnbrist, isolering och andra former av psykisk och fysisk tortyr. Många tidigare nazistiska koncentrationsläger fylldes återigen med människor, denna gång med dem som ansågs hota den nya ordningen.Trots förtrycket och övervakningen utvecklade många östtyskar strategier för att hantera vardagen. De slöt sig samman och upptäckte att genom tillit, gemenskap och hjälpsamhet kunde de lättare klara av livet. Detta sociala kapital blev ett slags substitut för de demokratiska friheter som saknades.Vardagslivet i DDR var således en komplex blandning av statlig kontroll, sociala förmåner och mellanmänsklig solidaritet. Trots problemen saknar vissa östtyskar fortfarande den gemenskap och sociala trygghet som präglade denna era. Detta visar på den mångfacetterade karaktären av minnet av livet i DDR och de utmaningar som många östtyskar har mött i övergången till det återförenade Tyskland.Bildtext: Berlin den 12 augusti 1982: Trabant- och Wartburg-bilar dominerar trafiken på huvudstadens gator. Bilden visar en vy över Karl-Marx-Allee, en ikonisk gata under DDR-tiden. (CC-BY-SA 3.0)Musik: Auferstanden aus Ruinen (tyska för "Uppståndna ur ruiner") var Östtysklands nationalsång. Texten skrevs av Johannes R. Becher och musiken av Hanns Eisler. (1949, Internet Archive Public Domain Mark 1.0)Lyssna också på Berlin – Kalla krigets huvudstad.Klippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Vill du stödja podden och samtidigt höra ännu mer av Historia Nu? Gå med i vårt gille genom att klicka här: https://plus.acast.com/s/historianu-med-urban-lindstedt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Östtyskland, eller DDR, uppstod i ruinerna av de östra delarna av Tredje riket som en klientstat till Sovjetunionen den 7 oktober 1949 – fyra månader efter att Förbundsrepubliken Tyskland bildades. Efter krav på ökad arbetstid utbröt en folklig revolt i Östtyskland den 17 juni 1953, som slogs ner med stor brutalitet."Det måste se demokratiskt ut, men vi måste ha allt i våra händer," var Östtysklands ledare Walter Ulbrichts syn på uppbyggnaden av nya politiska institutioner.Detta är det första av två avsnitt om Östtysklands historia, där programledaren Urban Lindstedt samtalar med historikern Olle Larsson med utgångspunkt i boken DDR bortom muren – Östtyskland 1949–90 av historikern Katja Hoyer.DDR:s politiska och ekonomiska system formades av krigsskadestånd och socialistiska ideal. Människor navigerade i vardagen mellan statlig kontroll och personliga strävanden. Ledarna Walter Ulbricht och Wilhelm Pieck upprättade en kommunistledd diktatur i den sovjetiska ockupationszonen.Visionen att bygga ett socialistiskt land slutade med 100 000 säkerhetspoliser som främst övervakade den egna befolkningen. Samtidigt kunde en viss välfärd och trygghet etableras när samhället stabiliserade sig efter de hårda åren efter kriget.Det östtyska ledarskapet präglades av kampen mot nazisterna i Tyskland och deras upplevelser av den stora terrorn i Sovjetunionen på 1930-talet, då många tyska kommunister avrättades som spioner. De tyska kommunister som överlevde var helt lojala mot sina sovjetiska herrar och paranoida gentemot inre fiender.DDR:s ekonomiska system baserades på en socialistisk planekonomi. Efter andra världskriget lade Sovjetunionen beslag på befintliga industrier och tog ut skadestånd ur produktionen. Till skillnad från Västtyskland tilläts DDR inte ta emot Marshallhjälp, vilket försvårade den ekonomiska återhämtningen.Under byggandet av socialismen röstade miljontals människor i Östtyskland med fötterna och flydde till det demokratiska Västtyskland, tills Berlinmuren satte stopp för massflykten 1961. Bakom muren byggdes en gyllene bur inom Östblocket, men Östtyskland kunde aldrig mäta sig med det ekonomiska undret i Västtyskland.Livet i Östtyskland präglades av en komplex blandning av sociala förmåner, kulturella möjligheter och statlig kontroll. Medborgarna i DDR levde i en odemokratisk stat med ett omfattande kontrollsystem som skapade en psykiskt stressande tillvaro. Trots ekonomiska utmaningar fanns det aspekter av vardagslivet som många östtyskar uppskattade och som än idag väcker nostalgiska känslor hos vissa.Bildtext: Leipzig den 17 juni 1953 med folksamlingar på gatorna som demonstrerar för bättre arbets- och levnadsvillkor. (Källa: Bundesarchiv, B 285 Bild-14676, okänd fotograf, CC-BY-SA 3.0)Musik: Auferstanden aus Ruinen (tyska för "Uppståndna ur ruiner") var Östtysklands nationalsång. Texten skrevs av Johannes R. Becher och musiken av Hanns Eisler. (1949, Internet Archive Public Domain Mark 1.0)Lyssna också på Berlinmuren – kalla krigets främsta symbolKlippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Vill du stödja podden och samtidigt höra ännu mer av Historia Nu? Gå med i vårt gille genom att klicka här: https://plus.acast.com/s/historianu-med-urban-lindstedt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to Personal Landscapes. Eighties movies portrayed East Germany as a vast open-air prison populated by monotonous grey blurs without individuality or agency, but the GDR was not a static land that time forgot. Katja Hoyer's brilliant book Beyond The Wall tells its story through the lives of ordinary people. She also grapples with the ongoing tension between a Germany that sees the GDR as an aberration, and the desire of East Germans to hold on to their memories of a life they lived in colour. We spoke about daily life in East Germany, why the Berlin Wall reduced political tensions, and why tinned soup became a modern political controversy.  

Welcome to The Spark—your weekly creative pick-me-up from The Creative Boom Podcast. Every Thursday, we bring you a shorter, snappier episode filled with inspiration, creative news, and practical tips to carry you through the week. Whether you need motivation or insights, we've got you covered! This week, we welcomed Joseph Parsons to the podcast. By day, Joseph is a freelance graphic designer, and by night, he takes to the stage as a stand-up comedian. His dual career path sparked a fascinating discussion about balancing two passions: navigating the challenges of freelancing and the unexpected parallels between pitching design ideas and performing stand-up comedy. This episode is for you if you've ever juggled different roles in your creative journey. Joseph shared his thoughts on how the industry is changing, including the impact of the Government's IR35 legislation on freelancers and small businesses. We also explored how comedy has evolved, with platforms like social media offering new opportunities for comedians to find success outside traditional routes. Joseph's upcoming tour, Re-Designed, is a brilliant blend of his experiences in comedy and design—be sure to check it out for a good laugh and some relatable industry insights. This week's creative news takes us on a journey of nostalgia and innovation. In Finland, Aalto University is unveiling Nokia's design archive on 15 January, celebrating the brand that defined the mobile world in the '90s. From the iconic 8110 "banana phone" to the customisable 3210, the archive is a treasure trove of design sketches, marketing materials, and audio recordings, offering a rich blend of inspiration and history. Meanwhile, Cornish landscape artist Dianne Griffiths has won the 2024 People's Choice Award for her atmospheric painting Driving Home. This evocative depiction of a Texaco petrol station under a starry sky captivated voters and has even been purchased by the petrol station itself. In tech news, Apple is rumoured to be working on its thinnest phone yet, the iPhone 17 Air. Combining sleek design with advanced technology, it's shaping up to be a bold step forward in minimalist tech. Our Spotlight segment this week celebrates the 25 most admired graphic designers of 2024, as voted for by the design community. From bold innovators like Jessica Walsh to typographic legends like Astrid Stavro, these creatives are shaping the future of visual culture and leaving a lasting impact on the industry. The full list is a testament to the diversity and brilliance of today's graphic design scene. Our Book of the Week is Beyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949–1990 by Katja Hoyer. It offers a fresh look at life behind the Iron Curtain. This detailed history reveals the complexities of the GDR, from its Marxist roots to its collapse, blending personal stories with political insights. A must-read for history buffs! For our Tip of the Week, we look at networking and why it should be your priority in 2025. Networking is about building real connections. Start small—ask simple questions like, "What brought you here?" Follow up afterwards to keep the relationship alive. Authenticity is key. Networking isn't about selling yourself—it's about making new friends. On Monday, our guest will be Jessi Brattengeier, creative director at The New York Times. She will share her inspirations, processes, and aspirations and give us a really interesting look behind the scenes at one of the world's most prestigious publications. And then, instead of The Spark on Thursday, we've got a Christmas Special for you, featuring ten former guests of The Creative Boom Podcast, all helping us get into the festive spirit. Until then!

Iain Dale interviews historian and journalist Katja Hoyer about what life was like in East Germany, where she was born, as well as the fall of the Berlin Wall, getting used to British culture (including Doctor Who) and plenty more besides.

We're marking the 35th anniversary of one of the most seismic events of the 20th century: the fall of the Berlin Wall. We'll find out why it was built, how it fell, and how it brought an end to the Cold War.Joining Patrick Geoghegan is: Prof Patrick Major, Professor of Modern History at the University of Reading; Katja Hoyer, historian, author of ‘Beyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949-1990', and visiting Research Fellow at King's College London; and Frederick Taylor, historian, author of ‘The Berlin Wall: A World Divided, 1961-1989' and a fellow of the Royal Historical Society of Great Britain.

Germany became one country again in 1990. But just how unified is it really? And who is fanning the lingering divisions between eastern and western Germans? Host Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson talks again with Katja Hoyer, a journalist and historian who is the author of the bestseller, “Beyond the Wall,” and with award-winning producer Joerg Winger, co-creator of the hit series “Deutschland 83” and “Sam: A Saxon,” among others. Their edited conversation was recorded on Oct. 10, 2024.Produced by Eden Brockman and Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson

Die Wahlen in den drei ostdeutschen Bundesländern sind vorbei, aber die Debatte über die Konsequenzen für den Rest der Republik und vor allem für die Bundespolitik hat gerade erst begonnen.

 In this episode, we take a hard look at Germany's current crossroads, where economic fragility and political tensions collide. Once the bedrock of European stability, Germany now faces challenges like the rise of the far-right AFD party, factory closures at Volkswagen, and energy crises driven by its dependency on Russian fuel. We explore the deeper cultural and historical factors at play, diving into the uneasy relationship between East and West Germany, the legacy of Angela Merkel's policies, and the country's strained stance on immigration. With the help of historian Katja Hoyer, we unpack why Germany's once rock-solid economy and political center are starting to crack—and what that means for the future of Europe. Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the wake of far right gains in recent German state-level elections, German historian and journalist Katja Hoyer joins Aaron to explore the unique regional character of German populism. How has formerly communist Eastern Germany swung to the right? 

Is a Right-Left horseshoe coming to Europe? Katja Hoyer and Thomas Fazi join Freddie Sayers to unpack this weekend's populist surge in East Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Die Menschen in Sachsen und Thüringen haben gewählt – und das Ergebnis ist auch eine politische Abrechnung mit der Bundesregierung. Helene Bubrowski und Michael Bröcker analysieren den Wahlausgang mit ihren Gästen: Ex-CDU-Chef Armin LaschetDavid Scally, Deutschland-Korrespondent der Irish Times.Katja Hoyer, Historikerin und Autorin “Diesseits der Mauer” Franziska Klemenz, Redakteurin Berlin.TableDie CDU hat die Landtagswahl in Sachsen vor der AfD gewonnen. Sie kam laut dem vorläufigen Ergebnis auf 31,9 Prozent. Die AfD folgt mit 30,6 Prozent. Das Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) erreichte aus dem Stand 11,8 Prozent und wurde die drittstärkste Kraft. Die SPD erreichte 7,3 Prozent, die Grünen schafften mit 5,1 Prozent knapp den Wiedereinzug in den Landtag. Die Linke scheiterte mit 4,5 Prozent an der Fünfprozenthürde, sicherte sich durch den Gewinn von zwei Direktmandaten aber dennoch den Sprung ins Parlament. Ein Bündnis von CDU mit BSW und SPD hat nach der Landtagswahl in Thüringen keine Mehrheit. Die drei Parteien kommen auf 44 von insgesamt 88 Sitzen, wodurch ihnen ein Mandat zur Mehrheit fehlt. Wahlsieger wurde die AfD, die künftig mit 32 Abgeordneten im Parlament sitzt.Dem vorläufigen Ergebnis zufolge kam die AfD auf 32,8 Prozent. Erstmals wurde die in Teilen rechtsextremistische Partei damit stärkste Kraft bei einer Landtagswahl.Table.Briefings - For better informed decisions. Sie entscheiden besser, weil Sie besser informiert sind – das ist das Ziel von Table.Briefings. Wir verschaffen Ihnen mit jedem Professional Briefing, mit jeder Analyse und mit jedem Hintergrundstück einen Informationsvorsprung, am besten sogar einen Wettbewerbsvorteil. Table.Briefings bietet „Deep Journalism“, wir verbinden den Qualitätsanspruch von Leitmedien mit der Tiefenschärfe von Fachinformationen. Professional Briefings kostenlos kennenlernen: table.media/registrierung.Audio-Werbung Table.Today: jan.puhlman@table.media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week: Alt reich. The Spectator's Lisa Haseldine asks if Germany's far right is about to go mainstream, ahead of regional elections this weekend. Lisa joined the podcast alongside the historian Katja Hoyer to discuss why the AfD are polling so well in parts of Germany, and how comparable this is to other trends across Europe (1:13).   Then: why are traditional hobbies being threatened in Britain? Richard Bratby joins the podcast, alongside Chris Bradbury, the drone support officer at the BMFA, to discuss his article in the magazine this week, about the challenge red-tape poses to model steam engine and aeroplane enthusiasts (18:47).   And finally: how has sound design changed the world of theatre? Rupert Christiansen argues in the magazine this week that amplified sound has become the default, to the detriment of traditional theatre, and he joins the podcast to discuss (30:15). The director Yael Farber also joins to discuss why she sees sound design as the primary sensory experience within theatre (37:55).     Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

This week: Alt reich. The Spectator's Lisa Haseldine asks if Germany's far right is about to go mainstream, ahead of regional elections this weekend. Lisa joined the podcast, alongside the historian Katja Hoyer, to discuss why the AfD are polling so well in parts of Germany, and how comparable this is to other trends across Europe (1:13). Then: why are traditional hobbies being threatened in Britain? Writer Richard Bratby joins the podcast, alongside Chris Bradbury, the drone support officer at the BMFA, to discuss his article in the magazine this week about the challenge red-tape poses to model steam engine and aeroplane enthusiasts (18:47). And finally: how has sound design changed the world of theatre? The Spectator's chief dance critic Rupert Christiansen argues in the magazine this week that amplified sound has become the default, to the detriment of traditional theatre, and he joins the podcast to discuss (30:15). The director Yael Farber also joins to explain why she sees sound design as the primary sensory experience within theatre (37:55).    Hosted by William Moore and Lara Prendergast. Produced by Patrick Gibbons.

The race riots in England have abated after strong action by the new Labour government of Keir Starmer took action against far-right demonstrators/rioters. Some arrested, charged, tried and convicted within 6 days last week. While the violence may have abated, it would be foolhardy to assume the anger against migrants, Britain's refugee and immigration policies has disappeared. So, what now? What next? Are the rioters themselves surprised at the level of participatory support they received? Also of concern, as reported by Global News today, is the growing anti-tourist sentiment appearing in Europe. Perhaps in Canada as well. Some has to do with short term rentals cutting into possible long-term rental housing. Guest: Katja Hoyer, Anglo/German historian and professor at Kings College, London. Author of Beyond The Wall: A History of East Germany. - Originator of the Zeitgeist blog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Iran is threatening direct mlitary action against Israel and in the next days with a representative of the Tehran regime saying an aerial attack on Israel by Iran might last 3-4 days, saying "bloodshed would be carried out"(against Israel). Expectation is Hezbollah may launch a full-scale assault on Israel in coming days. Meanwhile the U.S. has an aircraft carrier taskforce stationed off the coast of Iran, ready to stand by Israel if needed.  What would Israel expect from its long-time ally Canada if conflict breaks out? The Trudeau government has been openly critical of Israel most recently. Guest: Iddo Moed. Israel's Ambassador to Canada. The race riots in England have abated after strong action by the new Labour government of Keir Starmer took action against far-right demonstrators/rioters. Some arrested, charged, tried and convicted within 6 days last week. While the violence may have abated, it would be foolhardy to assume the anger against migrants, Britain's refugee and immigration policies has disappeared. So, what now? What next? Are the rioters themselves surprised at the level of participatory support they received? Also of concern, as reported by Global News today, is the growing anti-tourist sentiment appearing in Europe. Perhaps in Canada as well. Some has to do with short term rentals cutting into possible long-term rental housing. Guest: Katja Hoyer, Anglo/German historian and professor at Kings College, London. Author of Beyond The Wall: A History of East Germany. - Originator of the Zeitgeist blog. Joe Warmington in the Toronto Sun wrote: Time to send a message and arrest those who terrorize motorist during protests. Protesters and demonstrators in Toronto last Tuesday were interfering with the flow of traffic with an aerial video showing a protester hitting a car with a protest sign and in other shots it appears demonstrators were going up along the driver's side of vehicles. "Terrifying" writes Warmington. One driver refused to stop for the demonstrators and drove through them knocking several to the ground. The protesters refused medical attention when an ambulance arrived and refused to provide a statement to police. The driver was not immediately charged. Readers responding online supported the driver who refused to stop. Guest: Joe Warmington. Columnist Post Media. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

East Germany's quest to catch up with the technological innovations of the West prompted some remarkable successes, but also expanded the oppression of its mass surveillance apparatus. Read by Helen Lloyd. Image: The Trabant car being manufactured at the East German Sachsenring car plant. Credit: Classic Picture Library / Alamy Stock Photo 

In 1980, Dalkey United went on a football trip to Germany which ended up in East Berlin. A certain economist, festival director and once under 13s centre half was on that schoolboy trip and so began a lifelong fascination with all things East German. Less than ten years after that Dalkey Utd. trip, the country vanished. In her wonderful book, Katja Hoyer argues that amid oppression and frequent hardship, East Germany was home to a rich political, social and cultural landscape, a place far more dynamic than the Cold War caricature often painted in the West. This is one for cold war anoraks, communist nostalgists and the odd few intrepid ones who always know there's more to the story of any country than first meets the eye.  Join the gang! https://plus.acast.com/s/the-david-mcwilliams-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Significantly important nations in Europe have reset or are in the process of resetting its political compass and leaning decidedly to the right, with the exception of the U.K. which has swung significantly to the left of centre. Guest: Katja Hoyer. German/Anglo political scientist, author, author of blog Zeitgeist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux reporting federal online harms billwill create a 3-pronged $200 million bureaucracy. - Automatic tax filing could see Canadians get billions in unclaimed benefits says PBO. - EV battery deal to cost taxpayers $5.8 billion more than government estimates. (works with 4:33pm segment). Is the federal government improving its fiscal position with trillion dollar national debt, deficits and debt servicing costs? Guest: Yves Giroux. Parliamentary budget officer Significantly important nations in Europe have reset or are in the process of resetting its political compass and leaning decidedly to the right, with the exception of the U.K. which has swung significantly to the left of centre. Guest: Katja Hoyer. German/Anglo political scientist, author, author of blog Zeitgeist. Nat'l Post op ed: Hydromorphone pills seized in London (ON) skyrockets 3,000% after safer supply expanded: police have been aware of the problem for years, but have not made it public. Guest: Adam Zivo. Op ed author.  Financial Post op ed: Time to abandon EV mandates. (but now there's a push for electric bicycles in Canada) Guest: Dan McTeague. President: Canadians for Affordable Energy and @gaspricewizard. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Heartland's Tim Benson is once again joined by Katja Hoyer, research fellow at King's College London, to discuss her new book, Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany. They chat about the political, social, and cultural landscape that existed in East Germany, the oppressions and hardships implemented and placed on the East German population by the communist regime, and why East Germans were so into blue jeans. Get the book here: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/katja-hoyer/beyond-the-wall/9781541602571/Show Notes:Commentary: Clare McHugh – “East of Eden”https://www.commentary.org/articles/clare-mchugh/east-germany-katja-hoyer-matthew-longo/The Critic: David Goodhart – “The country that went to the wall”https://thecritic.co.uk/issues/may-2023/the-country-that-went-to-the-wall/The Economist: “Beyond the Wall adds depth to caricatures of East Germany”https://www.economist.com/culture/2023/03/23/beyond-the-wall-adds-depth-to-caricatures-of-east-germanyThe European Conservative: Jonathon Van Maren – “The Personal Narratives of Hoyer's Beyond the Wall”https://europeanconservative.com/articles/reviews/the-personal-narratives-of-hoyers-beyond-the-wall/Financial Times: Frederick Studemann – “Katja Hoyer: we need to hear ‘the whole story' about East Germany”https://www.ft.com/content/3f26324f-081c-47de-a168-4fdf03a1e4edForeign Policy: Allison Meakem – “A Tale of Two Germanies”https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/10/01/germany-east-west-reunification-book-review-katja-hoyer-michael-kater/The Guardian: Jacob Mikanowski – “Beyond the Wall by Katja Hoyer review – the human face of the socialist state”https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/apr/02/beyond-the-wall-by-katja-hoyer-review-far-from-the-gdr-of-the-western-imagination-east-germany-1949-1990Literary Review: John Kampfner – “Honecker's Hidden Pleasures”https://literaryreview.co.uk/honeckers-hidden-pleasuresLos Angeles Review of Books: Matthew Longo – “Ostalgie: Revisiting East Germany”https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/ostalgie-revisiting-east-germany/The New Republic: Samuel Clowes Huneke – “The Lost History of East Germany”https://newrepublic.com/article/175286/lost-history-east-germany-katya-hoyer-beyond-wall-book-reviewNew York Times: Kati Marton – “Life During Cold Wartime in East Berlin”https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/books/review/beyond-the-wall-katja-hoyer.htmlThe Telegraph: Saul David – “Willkommen to the GDR! A warts-and-all history of East Germany”https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/beyond-wall-katja-hoyer-review-brilliant-warts-and-all-history/The Times: Dominic Sandbrook – “Beyond the Wall by Katja Hoyer review: real life in East Germany”https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/beyond-the-wall-by-katja-hoyer-review-real-life-in-east-germany-qjzx603rtTimes Literary Supplement: Karen Leeder – “Goodbye, GDR!”https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/beyond-the-wall-katja-hoyer-book-review-karen-leeder/

Heartland's Tim Benson is once again joined by Katja Hoyer, research fellow at King's College London, to discuss her new book, Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany. They chat about the political, social, and cultural landscape that existed in East Germany, the oppressions and hardships implemented and placed on the East German population by the communist regime, and why East Germans were so into blue jeans. Get the book here: https://www.basicbooks.com/titles/katja-hoyer/beyond-the-wall/9781541602571/Show Notes:Commentary: Clare McHugh – “East of Eden”https://www.commentary.org/articles/clare-mchugh/east-germany-katja-hoyer-matthew-longo/The Critic: David Goodhart – “The country that went to the wall”https://thecritic.co.uk/issues/may-2023/the-country-that-went-to-the-wall/The Economist: “Beyond the Wall adds depth to caricatures of East Germany”https://www.economist.com/culture/2023/03/23/beyond-the-wall-adds-depth-to-caricatures-of-east-germanyThe European Conservative: Jonathon Van Maren – “The Personal Narratives of Hoyer's Beyond the Wall”https://europeanconservative.com/articles/reviews/the-personal-narratives-of-hoyers-beyond-the-wall/Financial Times: Frederick Studemann – “Katja Hoyer: we need to hear ‘the whole story' about East Germany”https://www.ft.com/content/3f26324f-081c-47de-a168-4fdf03a1e4edForeign Policy: Allison Meakem – “A Tale of Two Germanies”https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/10/01/germany-east-west-reunification-book-review-katja-hoyer-michael-kater/The Guardian: Jacob Mikanowski – “Beyond the Wall by Katja Hoyer review – the human face of the socialist state”https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/apr/02/beyond-the-wall-by-katja-hoyer-review-far-from-the-gdr-of-the-western-imagination-east-germany-1949-1990Literary Review: John Kampfner – “Honecker's Hidden Pleasures”https://literaryreview.co.uk/honeckers-hidden-pleasuresLos Angeles Review of Books: Matthew Longo – “Ostalgie: Revisiting East Germany”https://lareviewofbooks.org/article/ostalgie-revisiting-east-germany/The New Republic: Samuel Clowes Huneke – “The Lost History of East Germany”https://newrepublic.com/article/175286/lost-history-east-germany-katya-hoyer-beyond-wall-book-reviewNew York Times: Kati Marton – “Life During Cold Wartime in East Berlin”https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/05/books/review/beyond-the-wall-katja-hoyer.htmlThe Telegraph: Saul David – “Willkommen to the GDR! A warts-and-all history of East Germany”https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/beyond-wall-katja-hoyer-review-brilliant-warts-and-all-history/The Times: Dominic Sandbrook – “Beyond the Wall by Katja Hoyer review: real life in East Germany”https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/beyond-the-wall-by-katja-hoyer-review-real-life-in-east-germany-qjzx603rtTimes Literary Supplement: Karen Leeder – “Goodbye, GDR!”https://www.the-tls.co.uk/articles/beyond-the-wall-katja-hoyer-book-review-karen-leeder/

This week, we're embarking on a fascinating journey into the enigmatic world of Cold War East Germany. We're thrilled to have a returning rager, Katja Hoyer, with us to debunk the prevailing myth that EAST GERMANY IS NOT JUST STASILAND! In this episode, we'll venture beyond the stereotypes and explore the untold aspects of life in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). We'll delve into the gritty realities of shortages and the intricacies of the GDR economy. Additionally, we'll uncover how the GDR opened doors for the working classes in terms of work and education, challenging conventional narratives. Lastly, we'll scrutinize the paradoxical nature of the GDR, which managed to label itself as 'democratic.' **Part 1: Life Beyond Stereotypes**- Discussing the common perception of East Germany as "Stasiland" due to extensive surveillance.- Acknowledging the Stasi's role but emphasizing that East Germany had more to offer.**Part 2: Shortages and the GDR Economy**- Examining the reality of shortages in East Germany and the impact on everyday life.- Insights into the GDR economy, resource allocation, and the planned economy's challenges.- How the regime balanced consumer goods, scarcity, and ideological goals.**Part 3: Work and Education Opportunities**- Exploring how the GDR opened doors for working-class individuals in terms of jobs and education.- The influence of East Germany's educational system on social mobility.- The benefits and limitations of the GDR's approach to workforce development.**Part 4: The 'Democratic' Title**- Unpacking the paradox of the GDR being titled a "Democratic Republic."- How the political system and elections worked within East Germany.- Katja's perspective on the GDR's political structure, propaganda, and public engagement.**Part 5: Conclusion and Closing Remarks**- Reflecting on the multifaceted nature of East Germany's history.- The importance of moving beyond stereotypes to understand the full scope of life in the GDR.You can buy Katja's book Beyond The Wall from the History Rage Bookshop and you can follow Katja on Twitter @hoyer_katYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Series 10 trailer is here. Starting on 8th January on General Release we'll be bringing you Authors Myke Cole, Mark Turnbull, Katja Hoyer, Kirsteen MacKenzie, Alice Loxton, Steven Veerapen and Kate Lister. From the world of Academia Madeleine Johnson. We have Youtuber and Author Josh Provan from Adventures in Historyland and finally Producer of the Musical Podcast "Kisses on a Postcard", Dominic Frisby.Support the showYou can follow History Rage on Twitter @HistoryRage and let us know what you wish people would just stop believing using the Hashtag #HistoryRage.You can join our 'Angry Mob' on Patreon as well. £5 per month gets you episodes 3 months early, the invite to choose questions, entry into our prize draws and the coveted History Rage mug. Subscribe at www.patreon.com/historyrage Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of International Horizons, RBI director John Torpey interviews historian and journalist Katja Hoyer about her book Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany (Basic Books, 2023). The conversation begins with a discussion of the personal reasons that the author, herself born in the GDR, wanted to cover the untold stories of her native country – which can no longer be found on a map. Hoyer also discusses the rationale behind the relative gender parity that existed in the GDR as compared with West Germany and how the legacy of that gender policy is reflected in today's unified Germany. Hoyer also comments on the controversial reception of the book in Germany and concludes by discussing the ways in which those originally born in East Germany continue to suffer discrimination in social and organizational life in contemporary Germany. International Horizons is a podcast of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies that brings scholarly expertise to bear on our understanding of international issues. John Torpey, the host of the podcast and director of the Ralph Bunche Institute, holds conversations with prominent scholars and figures in state-of-the-art international issues in our weekly episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this episode of International Horizons, RBI director John Torpey interviews historian and journalist Katja Hoyer about her book Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany (Basic Books, 2023). The conversation begins with a discussion of the personal reasons that the author, herself born in the GDR, wanted to cover the untold stories of her native country – which can no longer be found on a map. Hoyer also discusses the rationale behind the relative gender parity that existed in the GDR as compared with West Germany and how the legacy of that gender policy is reflected in today's unified Germany. Hoyer also comments on the controversial reception of the book in Germany and concludes by discussing the ways in which those originally born in East Germany continue to suffer discrimination in social and organizational life in contemporary Germany. International Horizons is a podcast of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies that brings scholarly expertise to bear on our understanding of international issues. John Torpey, the host of the podcast and director of the Ralph Bunche Institute, holds conversations with prominent scholars and figures in state-of-the-art international issues in our weekly episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this episode of International Horizons, RBI director John Torpey interviews historian and journalist Katja Hoyer about her book Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany (Basic Books, 2023). The conversation begins with a discussion of the personal reasons that the author, herself born in the GDR, wanted to cover the untold stories of her native country – which can no longer be found on a map. Hoyer also discusses the rationale behind the relative gender parity that existed in the GDR as compared with West Germany and how the legacy of that gender policy is reflected in today's unified Germany. Hoyer also comments on the controversial reception of the book in Germany and concludes by discussing the ways in which those originally born in East Germany continue to suffer discrimination in social and organizational life in contemporary Germany. International Horizons is a podcast of the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies that brings scholarly expertise to bear on our understanding of international issues. John Torpey, the host of the podcast and director of the Ralph Bunche Institute, holds conversations with prominent scholars and figures in state-of-the-art international issues in our weekly episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/german-studies

If, like me, your idea of East Germany is dominated by spy movies and and you think that perhaps it was nothing more than a open air prison with the Stasi round every corner then Katja Hoyer's remarkable book Beyond the Wall is an ideal corrective. Katja blends personal tales (some happy and some utterly tragic) with an analysis of the wider geopolitical scene. Above all it is fantastically readable and unsurprisingly is on pretty much every 'book of the year' list in the newspapers. She was a great guest and I very much hope you will enjoy listening to her.

What is it like to grow up in a country that no longer exists? That's the challenge faced by my guest Katja Hoyer. She grew up in the GDR, the German Democratic Republic. Or as most of us think of it, East Germany.While most histories of the country focus on the political decision-making or things that are most extraordinary — for example, the Stasi, the East German secret police or dramatic escapes over the Berlin Wall — Katja wanted to write a more human history.In her book 'Beyond The Wall' or 'Jenseits der Mauer' in German translation, Katja explores not only the politics of the country, but also what life was like for people within the country.Since the book has been out for several months and there are lots of other shows on which you can hear about what's in it — though we do touch on a few human risk-relevant dynamics such as the challenges facing the Stasi in dealing with the information they gathered and the prevalence of paranoia within the country's leadership — I'm interested in the dynamics around the book, rather than the detail of what's in it.You'll hear:why a Germany history researcher is based in the UK, and not as you might expect Germany;what prompted Katja to write the book;the challenges of getting people to speak about the past;'soul lag' what happens when our bodies move faster than our soulsthe reactions to the book in Germany and elsewhereWeimar - the book that Katja is about to start writing.and much, much more.About KatjaKatja Hoyer is a German-British historian, journalist and the author of the widely acclaimed Blood and Iron. A visiting Research Fellow at King's College London and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, she is a columnist for the Washington Post and hosts the podcast The New Germany together with Oliver Moody. She was born in East Germany and is now based in the UK.Beyond The Wall is published by Penguin books is available from all good bookstores:https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/447141/beyond-the-wall-by-hoyer-katja/9780241553787Diesseits der Mauer is published ny Hoffmann und Kampe and is also available from all good bookstores: https://hoffmann-und-campe.de/products/63884-diesseits-der-mauerSubstack/Podcasts: to learn more about Katja's writings and podcasts: katjahoyer.ukYou can listen to 'The New Germany', the show she hosts with Oliver Moody here: https://koerber-stiftung.de/en/podcasts/history-politics/podcast-series-the-new-germany/Social Media: You can follow Katja on Twitter/X here: https://twitter.com/hoyer_kat?Her Kings College faculty page is: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/people/katja-hoyerPodcasts where Katja discusses her book:https://www.podbean.com/premium-podcast/travelsthroughtime/Ro9XbpH3jC2mhttps://audioboom.com/posts/8275986-katja-hoyer-beyond-the-wallhttps://www.spectator.co.uk/podcast/katja-hoyer-beyond-the-wall/https://coldwarconversations.com/episode284/https://www.spreaker.com/user/10740198/history-unplugged-beyond-the-wall-with-aDirk Oschmann's book 'Der Osten: eine Westdeutsche Erfingung'https://www.ullstein.de/werke/der-osten-eine-westdeutsche-erfindung/hardcover/9783550202346

When the Iron Curtain fell in 1990, East Germany ceased to be. For over forty years, from the ruin of the Second World War to the cusp of a new millennium, the German Democratic Republic presented a radically different Germany than what had come before and what exists today. Socialist solidarity, secret police, central planning, barbed wire: this was a Germany forged on the fault lines of ideology and geopolitics. Today's guest is Katja Hoyer, author of “Beyond the Wall,” who was born in the GDR. She saw beyond the usual Cold War caricatures of the GDR and experienced the political, social, and cultural landscape that existed amid oppression and hardship to see the other Germany, beyond the Wall.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3101278/advertisement

In 1990, a country disappeared. When the Iron Curtain fell, East Germany ceased to be. For over forty years, from the ruin of the Second World War to the cusp of a new millennium, the German Democratic Republic presented a radically different Germany than what had come before and what exists today. Socialist solidarity, secret police, central planning, barbed wire: this was a Germany forged on the fault lines of ideology and geopolitics. In Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany (Basic Books, 2023), acclaimed historian Katja Hoyer sets aside the usual Cold War caricatures of the GDR to offer a kaleidoscopic new vision of this vanished country, revealing the rich political, social, and cultural landscape that existed amid oppression and hardship. Drawing on a vast array of never-before-seen interviews and documents, this is the definitive history of the other Germany, beyond the Wall. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In 1990, a country disappeared. When the Iron Curtain fell, East Germany ceased to be. For over forty years, from the ruin of the Second World War to the cusp of a new millennium, the German Democratic Republic presented a radically different Germany than what had come before and what exists today. Socialist solidarity, secret police, central planning, barbed wire: this was a Germany forged on the fault lines of ideology and geopolitics. In Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany (Basic Books, 2023), acclaimed historian Katja Hoyer sets aside the usual Cold War caricatures of the GDR to offer a kaleidoscopic new vision of this vanished country, revealing the rich political, social, and cultural landscape that existed amid oppression and hardship. Drawing on a vast array of never-before-seen interviews and documents, this is the definitive history of the other Germany, beyond the Wall. AJ Woodhams hosts the "War Books" podcast. You can subscribe on Apple here and on Spotify here. War Books is on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In this episode, Xavier Bonilla has a dialogue with Katja Hoyer about the history of East Germany. They discuss the culture of East and West Germany and how East Germany originated, East Germany and the relationship with the Soviet Union, and the political makeup of East Germany. They also talk about the significance of Ulbrecht and socialism, creation of the Berlin Wall, and the Stasi in East Germany. They discuss the failed economics in East Germany in the 1980s, similarities between unification in 1871 and reunification in 1990, Angela Merkel's time in office, and how a unified Germany moves forward. Katja Hoyer is a historian and journalist who is visiting research fellow at King's College London and a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. She is also Global Opinions contributing columnist for The Washington Post. Her main research area is the history of modern Germany. She is the author of Blood and Iron: The Rise and Fall of the German Empire 1871-1918 and Beyond the Wall: A History of East Germany. Twitter: @hoyer_katYou might also like: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit convergingdialogues.substack.com

The story of East Germany has been largely told in the context of Cold War geopolitics. But while the country may have been an ideological battleground, ordinary life there still carried on regardless – people picked up supplies at the local shop, took their kids to school and enjoyed trips to the cinema. Speaking to Ellie Cawthorne, Katja Hoyer reexamines the experiences of ordinary people in the GDR to uncover a new perspective on the communist state. (Ad) Katja Hoyer is the author of Beyond the Wall: East Germany, 1949-1990 (Penguin, 2023). Buy it now from Waterstones: https://go.skimresources.com?id=71026X1535947&xcust=historyextra-social-histboty&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.waterstones.com%2Fbook%2Fbeyond-the-wall%2Fkatja-hoyer%2F9780241553787 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, authorities in Germany arrested more than two dozen suspected far-right extremists over a plot to violently overthrow the government.The plotters were reportedly inspired by QAnon conspiracy theories. NPR's Rob Schmitz walks us through the latest.And German historian and author Katja Hoyer explains why members of Germany's far-right can seem invisible.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.