“City Of Tomorrow!” RSxEAB

In this episode of Radio Spaetkauf, recorded in collaboration with the Europäische Akademie Berlin, we focus on the future of urban living; asking the question, “What is the city of tomorrow?”. Host Daniel Stern is joined by architect Max Schwitalla and author Aiki Mira. The conversation begins with Max sharing how skateboarding background influenced his urban design approach, and with Mira reading a passage from their award-winning novel “Neurobiest” describing Berlin of the future topped by green rooftop communities. From there we discuss visions for the future: inclusive, polycentric urban design, mobility hubs, and discarding anthropocentricism to leave space for nature. The exploration of “The City of Tommorow” brings us to innovations (both real and imagined), micro-utopias, and proposals for infrastructure which is reusable, queer and adaptable. 

Recorded Oct 17, 2024 at Podigee‘s Offices in Berlin

Guest Links:

Aiki Mira https://aikimira.webnode.page/
Aiki’s Podcast: Das War Morgen
Insta: @aiki_mira

Event at Otherland Books: otherland-berlin.de

Max Schwitalla https://studioschwitalla.com/

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Daniel Stern https://www.sterndaniel.com/  @danielandstern 

Venue: https://www.podigee.com/

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“Better Spaet Than Never” Megan’s Megacan Crossover Episode: Recorded live at PodFest Berlin 2024

Recorded September 10th at PodFest Berlin 2024. Released previously on the Megan’s Megacan feed. Apologies for the delayed release via our feed. It was due to a technically unavoidable issue.

“Recording live with Radio Spätkauf at Podfest Berlin 2024, Megan handed out free cans so that the audience wouldn’t have to get through the news sober — which, frankly, should be part of every media subscription service these days. Then Konrad gets weirdly pedantic about crime stats, Izzy explains why Germany is always losing the energy transition race, and Joel finds some good news about Berlin’s U-Bahn seat covers. And there’s more fascism in Germany obviously. BUT we have passing minstrels! Hey nonny nonny!” – Show notes via Konrad.

This episode edited by Konrad of Megan’s Megacan.

About Megan’s Megacan: It’s a German news podcast in English, because the German news is hard enough without it being all in German. Also involves canned cocktails. Not massive cans. 

Toilets, Sidewalks and Parks – Who Owns Berlin? RSxEAB

Public space in Berlin is used for private profit. Does that rob or enrich the citizens? From business-run toilets to footpath vehicles and food sales in parks, we share our space with commerce. Can we also use private spaces like empty malls as public property? Radio Spaetkauf partners with the Europäische Akademie Berlin to invite an intelligent panel of activists and politicians to discuss the good and bad uses of public space for commercial gain.

Sophie Menzel is a big fan of public toilets. She raises awareness of the need for more and better toilets in Berlin through the group Buschfunk Bündnis e.V., with the slogan “Fair peeing for all!” Sophie says the current privately-run toilet system isn’t good enough, and is especially failing people without penises. She wants to see more “missoirs” – feminized pissoirs (urninals). More at: https://buschfunk-buendnis.com/

Tuba Bozkurt is the Green party’s member for Gesundbrunnen in the Berlin parliament. She is the Green Faction’s spokesperson for industry, digital economy and anti-discrimination. Tuba says some commerce should be allowed in public space, but it has to be fair and accessible for all. https://tubabozkurt.de/

Tamara Lüdke represents Lichtenberg at Berlin’s Abgeordnetenhaus as a member of the SPD and is the party’s spokeswoman on the topics of animal welfare, consumer protection, club culture, drug policy and development policy. Tamara says the city wants to do more to keep footpaths clear of obstacles, and is considering new ways to make toilets in private businesses open to the public. https://www.tamara-luedke.de/

Roland Stimpel is the voice of pedestrians in Berlin. Through the association FUSS (Fachverband Fußverkehr Deutschland FUSS e.V.) he advocates for better footpaths, less vehicles, stricter control of shared scooters and bikes, and safer street crossings. He says the solutions already exist, but need to be better enforced through stricter fines for infringement. More at: https://www.fuss-ev.de/

Hosted Daniel Stern: https://www.sterndaniel.com/
Hosted by Joel Dullroy: http://www.joeldullroy.com/
Editing & Mastering: Kaleb Wentzel-Fisher: www.recordedvoices.com

Hosted at House of Color, a vibrant community initiative with passion for sports, music and cultural expression, currently at a pop-up space in Gneisenaustr. https://www.hoco.world

Co-Produced by Europäische Akademie Berlin’s Europe Behind The Headlines series, with kind support of the Federal Foreign Office and EU (CERV): https://www.eab-berlin.eu/europe-behind-the-headlines-2024/

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Döner vs Doner

Recorded live, August 4, 2024 at the House of Color. Dan and Izzy are joined by special guest cohosts Drew Portnoy (aka Andrew Buckley) and Eman Khallouf. Headlines include updates from Görli, DIY bike lanes, fresh comedy at BER airport, the Cold War Museum and a medical miracle at the Charité. Interview with Greg Onwuegbuzie of Deschoolonize. 
Plus Joel returns with an update and talks about his tribute to Maisie. 

Guests and Links:
Drew on insta: drewportnoyhaha
Eman on insta: emosh007
20% Berlin: https://www.20percent.berlin

Produced by Daniel Stern: sterndaniel.com
PodFest Berlin Sept 8-15 at House of Color: PodFestBerlin.com

“Beauty In The Streets” Graffiti & Street Art : RSxEAB

In this special edition of Radio Spaetkauf, we’ve partnered with the Europäische Akademie Berlin to explore graffiti and street art. Recorded live in Grunewald, Dan is joined by guests Josefine Köhn-Haskins, Ryan Balmer, Júlia Mota Albuquerque and a handful of chirping birds to explore the significance of urban art in public spaces. 

Josefine discusses the Berlin Street Art Map, a project which  offers to guide us through significant sites and features artwork by friend of show Jim Avignon. Ryan shares insights on Berlin’s unique relationship with street art, shaped by its tumultuous history. Julia gives her perspective as a muralist working on commissioned pieces.

In this RSxEAB episode, we reflect on the influence of both punk and hip-hop culture. Why Berlin fostered a vibrant street art scene and how urban art evolves with the city’s socio-economic changes. We discuss the ongoing challenge of gender representation in street art, and efforts to promote gender balance. And to contend with commercialization vs. authentic expression; should street artists monetize their work or preserve its integrity?

Support Radio Spaetkauf: https://www.radiospaetkauf.com/donate

Guests and Links:
Josefine Köhn-Haskins, Journalist: Berlin Street Art Map
Ryan Balmer, Tour Guide:  https://www.instagram.com/berlin_reguided
Júlia Mota Albuquerque, Muralist: https://landofjulia.com/

Editing & Mastering: Kaleb Wentzel-Fisher recordedvoices.com
Written, Produced and Engineered by Daniel Stern: sterndaniel.com
With kind support of the Federal Foreign Office and EU (CERV) under the project “Europe Behind the Headlines”

Join us live Aug 4 at House of Color: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/radio-spatkauf-tickets-967843655427