On the show this week:

A listener’s email gives us a chance to celebrate Dili’s new microphone, although we might forgo the traditional celebratory cup of tea given Germany’s track record for making a decent brew. Why is tea so maligned here, and might it have to do with some good old British Schadenfreude?

It’s the second week of January, and with most people head back at work, we take a look at the world of German politics as planning for 2023 begins. We discuss the various fault lines within the Ampelkoalition, and what we can expect from our politicians over the coming year.

Sticking with politics, we look at the verbal mudslinging between Bavaria and Berlin as two prominent politicians highlight the regional differences that can be found in a country of 16 very different states. Finally, Dili has some questions about the Royal revelations coming out of the UK, and what they mean for the future of the monarchy.

Links Mentioned in the Show:

Ordered a tea in Germany. Milk added to hot water. Tea bag on the side. Feels like a hate crime.

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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Image Credit

Foto von Joanna Kosinska auf Unsplash

Theme tune courtesy of Kloß mit Soß