On the show this week

It seems like everyone is coming down with something this week, as cold and flu season kicks into gear, we discuss homemade remedies, fear of the Apotheke, and why taking a day off from work isn’t as big a problem in Germany as it is in other countries.

A scandal at Buckingham Palace sparks a discussion on why asking where someone is from isn’t always a friendly question, and how othering comes in various different shapes and sizes. Germany’s exit from the World Cup has brought on a bout of introspection in some quarters, we ask why Germany tends to default to pessimism, and whether things are really as bad as some think.

We finish with a look at recent decisions to rename streets in Berlin, the connections to Germany’s colonial past, and how countries reconcile with their imperial histories.

Links

Ngozi Fulani tells of ‘horrific abuse’ after Buckingham Palace racism incident

Wir erleben den relativen Abstieg einer Nation - nicht nur im Fußball

Berlin says goodbye to part of Germany’s colonial past

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

Ärzte ohne Grenzen

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