TV Programm für Deutsche Welle (Engl) am 08.01.2026

Once feared as the vehicle of dictators, the Land Rover Defender is now being reclaimed as a symbol of resilience and adventure in Uganda. Also: will the German auto industry be able to recover from its crisis?

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Chirag Malhotra dreams of starting over in nature. Can he support himself financially if he moves there? Muzammil Hussain used to be a city boy but 8 years ago, he left his safe job to start a tour company in the mountains of Kashmir. He gives Chirag a series of tests to see he is ready for mountain life.

Young people usually have large social networks; but now, they also feel lonelier than previous generations. How come? +++ Francesco Zanardi is demanding that Italy's Catholic Church takes decisive action against abuse.

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Think Elon Musk is rich? Meet Jakob Fugger. The billionaire of the Middle Ages. His fortune (worth $400 billion today!) gave him power over kings, popes, and emperors. Fugger shaped wars, religion, and politics, just like today's tech moguls shape the future. Find out how history's richest man compares to Musk, Bezos, and the super-rich of today.

Sleep disorders are becoming an increasing problem for young and old alike. Stress, not enough relaxation, and poorly timed meals can disrupt rest. In Good Shape shows what you can do during the day to help get a good night's sleep.

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We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

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Think Elon Musk is rich? Meet Jakob Fugger. The billionaire of the Middle Ages. His fortune (worth $400 billion today!) gave him power over kings, popes, and emperors. Fugger shaped wars, religion, and politics, just like today's tech moguls shape the future. Find out how history's richest man compares to Musk, Bezos, and the super-rich of today.

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Plastic in the oceans, overflowing garbage dumps, and a river going to court: three stories, one common goal - a livable future for our planet.

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Germany's economy is slowing, but innovation endures. U.S. President Donald Trump is rolling back climate action. Young global talent is looking elsewhere.

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers". But what price is paid by the animals?

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Think Elon Musk is rich? Meet Jakob Fugger. The billionaire of the Middle Ages. His fortune (worth $400 billion today!) gave him power over kings, popes, and emperors. Fugger shaped wars, religion, and politics, just like today's tech moguls shape the future. Find out how history's richest man compares to Musk, Bezos, and the super-rich of today.

We associate laughter with jokes or humor. Laughter is both contagious and a social behavior: people laugh 30 times more often in company. The documentary shows how neuroscience and psychology have discovered that humor makes us stronger.

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News in Review

Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers". But what price is paid by the animals?

Think Elon Musk is rich? Meet Jakob Fugger. The billionaire of the Middle Ages. His fortune (worth $400 billion today!) gave him power over kings, popes, and emperors. Fugger shaped wars, religion, and politics, just like today's tech moguls shape the future. Find out how history's richest man compares to Musk, Bezos, and the super-rich of today.

Select DW podcasts enrich the program with current analyses of world politics and its influence on our daily lives. There will also be space in the program for lively discussions about social standards and taboos.

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Tigers in Lamborghinis, costumed dogs and cheetahs on the sofa generate clicks on social media. Good business for the "petfluencers". But what price is paid by the animals?

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It's an adventurous journey into a remote and fascinating world: in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, people search for hidden treasures, explore the consequences of climate change, or dive with whales.

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Young people usually have large social networks; but now, they also feel lonelier than previous generations. How come? +++ Francesco Zanardi is demanding that Italy's Catholic Church takes decisive action against abuse.

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Think Elon Musk is rich? Meet Jakob Fugger. The billionaire of the Middle Ages. His fortune (worth $400 billion today!) gave him power over kings, popes, and emperors. Fugger shaped wars, religion, and politics, just like today's tech moguls shape the future. Find out how history's richest man compares to Musk, Bezos, and the super-rich of today.

Germany's economy is slowing, but innovation endures. U.S. President Donald Trump is rolling back climate action. Young global talent is looking elsewhere.