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The Americans

This podcast is about America today. It takes a closer look at politics and society, and has a special focus on people and their stories – stories that give you an up-close, personal and differentiate... Read more

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#28 Susan B. Glasser, what three words describe Trump’s Washington?

#28 Susan B. Glasser, what three words describe Trump’s Washington?

Today, renowned journalist Susan B. Glasser talks about a divided America and the way the corona crisis is being handled... Read more

20 May 2020

40mins

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#29 Sarah E. Hill, is the pill changing how women think and feel?

#29 Sarah E. Hill, is the pill changing how women think and feel?

Professor of social psychology Dr. Sarah E. Hill talks about how the pill influences women’s brains.The FDA approved the... Read more

27 May 2020

32mins

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#8 Andrew Ridker, where does self-interest end and altruism begin?

#8 Andrew Ridker, where does self-interest end and altruism begin?

This week Chelsea Spieker meets bestselling author Andrew Ridker.This year Andrew Ridker has emerged as a true sensation... Read more

18 Dec 2019

29mins

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#12 Jill Lepore, who are America’s true national heroes?

#12 Jill Lepore, who are America’s true national heroes?

This week we’ll be meeting a woman who has rewritten the history of the United States of America.We’re speaking with Jil... Read more

29 Jan 2020

29mins

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#9 Jeremy Rifkin, why do we need a Green New Deal?

#9 Jeremy Rifkin, why do we need a Green New Deal?

This week we’re talking to the world-renowned economist about his Green New Deal to save the world.Jeremy Rifkin is a ra... Read more

8 Jan 2020

39mins

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#6 Beth Macy, how addicted is the USA?

#6 Beth Macy, how addicted is the USA?

This week we’re hearing from Beth Macy, a journalist who has gotten to the root of the opioid crisis.Journalist Beth Mac... Read more

4 Dec 2019

37mins

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#7 Neal Tilghman, how do opioid addicts get back on their feet?

#7 Neal Tilghman, how do opioid addicts get back on their feet?

This week we’re talking with Neal Tilghman, a man on the frontlines of the opioid crisis in the US.After last week’s epi... Read more

11 Dec 2019

20mins

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#5 John P. Carlin, are we seeing the dawn of a Code War?

#5 John P. Carlin, are we seeing the dawn of a Code War?

This week we’re talking with cybersecurity expert John P. Carlin about the hidden world of bits and bytes.We’re venturin... Read more

27 Nov 2019

31mins

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#2 Beverly Seebach, how crucial is the expat vote?

#2 Beverly Seebach, how crucial is the expat vote?

This week’s episode of “The Americans” takes a closer look at the US presidency from a different perspective: geographic... Read more

6 Nov 2019

27mins

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#21 Ashoka Mody, can our economies survive the corona crisis?

#21 Ashoka Mody, can our economies survive the corona crisis?

This week we’re talking to Ashoka Mody, Princeton economist and former deputy director of the IMF’s European department,... Read more

1 Apr 2020

27mins

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#22 John M. Barry, what have we learned from past pandemics?

#22 John M. Barry, what have we learned from past pandemics?

This week we’re meeting a renowned expert on pandemics and disaster control.John M. Barry is a historian and a prize-win... Read more

8 Apr 2020

29mins

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#3 Frank Sportolari, is lasting business built on friendship?

#3 Frank Sportolari, is lasting business built on friendship?

Chelsea Spieker talks to the president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany, AmCham.AmCham is Europe’s biggest... Read more

13 Nov 2019

28mins

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#26 Warren Marine, is it easier to be a CEO in the U.S. or Germany right now?

#26 Warren Marine, is it easier to be a CEO in the U.S. or Germany right now?

Today we’re hearing from a transatlantic business expert on how differently the corona pandemic is hitting economies.War... Read more

6 May 2020

35mins

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#17 Patrice McMahon, how much do big NGOs help themselves?

#17 Patrice McMahon, how much do big NGOs help themselves?

This week Chelsea speaks with Patrice McMahon about the problematic work of international NGOs.Patrice McMahon is a Prof... Read more

4 Mar 2020

25mins

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#13 Karen M. McManus, how do we get teens to read books?

#13 Karen M. McManus, how do we get teens to read books?

This week we’re talking to a bestselling author about how to reach America’s youth with books.Karen M. McManus is known ... Read more

5 Feb 2020

22mins

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