The Trans-Atlanticist
Episode Archive
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Introducing Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence
***This episode is from our brand new series called "Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness" to commemorate the 250-year anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.***
In this i...
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Ambassador Doug Lute on The Future of the Trans-Atlantic Relationship
The new administration in Washington has forced both Americans and Europeans to reckon with an emerging new security environment.
How should we understand this new world order? Is it ...
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Analysis of the 2025 German Elections
Andrew Sola and Günter Danner analyze the 2025 federal elections in Germany, focusing on the social, economic, and security challenges facing Germany, Europe, Ukraine, the USA, and the world.
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2024 Review and 2025 Preview
In our final politics podcast of 2024, we look back at the political developments in France, Germany, and the US in 2024. We also look ahead to issues facing Germany, Europe, and the US in 2025...
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The German Architects Who Built Chicago: From Mies van der Rohe to Dirk Lohan
***This episode is part of the ChicagoHamburg30 podcast series, which is celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the Chicago-Hamburg Sister-City partnership (1994-2024).***
In our 30th an...
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Germany's Reaction to the US Elections PLUS The Collapse of Germany's Government
In this episode, Andrew Sola and AFP journalist Christina Neuhaus discuss Germany's reaction to the US elections as well as the collapse of the German government.
Topics include the foll...
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A German Immigrant's Story: Walter Heinsen's Journey from WWI Battlefields to Chicago
This episode is part of the ChicagoHamburg30 podcast series, celebrating the 30-Year Anniversary of the Chicago-Hamburg Sister-City relationship.
Happy German-American Heritage Month!
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Edgar Allan Poe: 175 Years after His Death
In this episode we commemorate the life and work and ongoing influence of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), 175 years after his death.
Poe is a fascinating historical figure and his literar...
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The Diversity of Hispanic Chicago
This episode is part of the ChicagoHamburg30 podcast series, celebrating the 30-year anniversary of the Chicago-Hamburg Sister-City Anniversary.
We're celebrating Hispanic-American Herit...
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US Election Series: Migration, the Border, and the Latino Electorate
It's Hispanic-American Heritage Month, so today's episode focuses on the unique role that Latino voters play in American politics.
Andrew Sola and New York Times National Politics Report...