Zeitgeist
The new corona gigs: DJs, waiters and club kids to the rescue
Thousands of workers from Berlin’s music and entertainments scenes are staffing test and vaccine centres. But how attractive are these jobs? And happens when the crisis is over? Read more
May 31, 2021
How to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Berlin
As Berlin finally ramps up its Covid-19 vaccine campaign, we give you the lowdown on how you might get your hands on a shot. Read more
May 5, 2021
The Mietendeckel is dead. What went wrong?
And who’s to blame? The CDU and FDP politicians who killed it? Or the SPD, Linke and Green parties who pushed it through? Listen for Radio Spaetkauf’s expert assessment. Read more
Apr 23, 2021
Save Kisch & Co: The story behind a beloved bookshop’s eviction
One of Kreuzberg’s favourite retailers may soon be gone. We asked its operator about the shady Luxembourg real estate company behind his troubles. Read more
Apr 22, 2021
Lockdown love: The art of pandemic dating
From socially distanced walks to office romance, a year of pandemic life has brought obstacles and opportunities to Berlin’s dating scene. A few Berliners tell us how they’ve survived. Read more
Apr 1, 2021
Psychedelic renaissance: Are LSD and MDMA the future of therapy?
Ketamine nasal spray for chronic anxiety, magic mushrooms for persistent depression, MDMA while holding hands with a therapist to resolve PTSD – is this the future of the psychiatric paradigm? Read more
Mar 29, 2021
Sleeping rough: Homelessness and mental health
The recent death of a popular homeless man in Neukölln highlighted the immense challenges faced by mentally ill Berliners living on the streets. We speak to people on both sides of the story. Read more
Mar 18, 2021
