When you hear 'German local elections', you may think, understandably, that they don't have much impact on your way of life. Au contraire, or more appropriately, nicht so. In this episode, Claudia Koestler and Dan Harris explore the recent local elections in Germany, analyzing their implications for local and national politics, the rise of the far-right AfD, and the state of democracy in Europe.

From the micro to the macro, join us for insights into how local German election results reflect broader political trends and what they mean for the future of democracy. Please don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave your comments below on this episode and elections in your area of the world, and how they impact your country and the rest of the world.

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'Over Here, Over There' podcast co-host Claudia Koestler gives a quick heads up regarding the German local elections and why they will indicate the direction of politics not only in Germany but across Europe. More to follow, so stay tuned. Please don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and comment. Thank you!

The White House launched something unprecedented: an official government website targeting journalists by name. As a Senior Editor and a journalist at The Süddeutsche Zeitung, Germany's largest daily newspaper based in Munich, and podcast co-host of Over Here, Over There, Claudia Koestler breaks down what this means for democracy, press freedom, and why European media is sounding an alarm.

What You'll Learn:

• Inside the White House "Media Offenders" website and its chilling features
• Why German journalists are calling this a "frightening step" toward authoritarianism
• The psychological appeal of lists and why that makes this so dangerous
• How this affects young people considering journalism careers
• Why accountability should come from citizens, not governments
• The international implications for global press freedom

TRANSATLANTIC PERSPECTIVE: Get the outside view on America's press freedom crisis from someone who understands both sides of the Atlantic.

Why This Matters:
This isn't just about journalists - it's about your right to know what your government does in your name. When governments start making enemies lists of reporters, democracy itself is under threat.

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Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler, hosts of the Over Here, Over There Podcast, dive deep into the Greenland controversy that's sending shockwaves through the European capitals and the world. In this impromptu dialogue they explore the reasons why the US wants Greenland, why European leaders are in emergency mode, what strategies are necessary to stop Trump, The NATO implications, and what Greenlanders would sacrifice leaving Denmark and the EU. This isn't just about ice and politics - it's about reshaping global power dynamics in real-time. From melting ice caps opening new shipping routes to massive mineral deposits, discover why this frozen island has become a new cold war battleground - and the hottest real estate on the planet.

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In a recent interview, 'Over Here, Over There' co-host Dan Harris joined BBC Radio 5 Live host Nicky Campbell to examine the roots of political anger across the UK and US, arguing that deepening inequality and unresolved racial divisions are driving today’s populist movements. The conversation explores the long arc of America’s culture wars, the evolution of MAGA, shifting voting patterns among minority communities, and how political leaders exploit fear and grievance. They also discuss free speech, the influence of money in politics, and why recent pressure on late-night comedy shows represents a worrying threat to democratic norms.

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🔮 This episode will CHANGE how you see 2026! What's coming for Trump, politics, and the world? Join Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler from the podcast Over Here, Over There as they try German tin casting, American Magic 8-Ball, and Asian fortune cookies to predict the wildest political year ahead! From World Cup drama to global elections, the podcast Hosts are channeling world leaders and reading the signs.

Filmed in an authentic British pub in the Cotswolds, this entertaining episode starts a new series of the podcast, which combines signature political analysis with fun predictions that you won't find anywhere else.

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While America debates immigration raids, a Town in the Federal State of Bavaria in Germany literally imported demons to chase families through Christmas markets. Sounds crazy? Wait until you hear the logic behind it. Claudia Koestler, co-host of the podcast ‪@OverHereOverThere‬ witnessed the Krampuslauf firsthand and discovered something about human nature that explains both German Christmas demons AND American ICE raids. This isn't just about folklore - it's about how societies choose their monsters. You won't look at either country the same way again.

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Over Here, Over There looks back at the NO KINGS march and the Democratic election successes that followed, using both to outline a path forward for strengthening democratic norms, behaviours, and institutions that have been undermined by the Trump Administration. Not since the Civil War has the United States been so internally divided and under threat, even as foreign adversaries grow stronger and more audacious in their attempts to weaken the US and its allies. Claudia and Dan explore innovative strategies to counter these destructive forces—tactics that can be implemented now—and urge Democrats to elevate leaders who are bolder, more forward-thinking, and more effective in confronting Trump’s anti-democratic agenda.

More ideas and strategies will be explored in future episodes, so stay tuned. For now, listen, engage, and join the conversation—and please don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode with thoughtful people like yourselves.

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