{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6320231f4eebf90013cfcdd5/66470b05b6842900132cc179?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Merkel's memoir, Berlin university protest row and fascinating facts about Cologne","description":"<p><strong>Germany in Focus is made possible by the support of subscribers to The Local -&nbsp;</strong><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/podcastoffer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>find out more here about becoming a member</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>In this episode&nbsp;<strong>Rachel Loxton</strong>&nbsp;is joined by journalists<strong> Imogen Goodman </strong>and<strong>&nbsp;Paul Krantz.&nbsp;</strong>Our sound engineer is&nbsp;<strong>Rhys Edwards.&nbsp;</strong>We also hear from journalist <strong>James Jackson.</strong></p><p>Here are some links to the stories we talk about:</p><p>Angela Merkel's memoir:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240514/former-german-chancellor-angela-merkel-to-release-memoir-in-november?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Former German chancellor Merkel to release memoir in November</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20220602/analysis-are-germans-questioning-merkels-legacy?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Analysis - are Germans questioning Merkel's legacy?</strong></a></li></ul><p>Why German politicians are flocking to TikTok:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240506/german-politicians-flock-to-tiktok-after-far-right-success-on-the-platform?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>German politicians get on TikTok after far-right success</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240409/a-fight-for-the-youth-vote-are-german-politicians-social-media-savvy-enough?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>'A fight for the youth vote': Are German politicians social media savvy enough?</strong></a></li></ul><p>Interesting facts on Cologne and how to visit on a budget:</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20180529/10-facts-you-probably-didnt-know-about-cologne-even-if-you-live-there?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>10 facts you probably didn't know about Cologne&nbsp;</strong></a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.thelocal.de/20240405/what-to-do-see-and-eat-on-a-budget-friendly-trip-to-cologne?tpcc=podcast-article\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>What to do, see and eat on a budget-friendly trip to Cologne&nbsp;</strong></a></li></ul>","author_name":"The Local Germany"}