Tom McGath joins us again to talk all things Berlin and housing. Topics include the Deutsche Wohnen & Co. Enteignen campaign, the Mietendeckel law, the push for expropriation and where the parties stand on it, and how the 90s are a thing of the past (or are they?) Follow Tom on Twitter at https://twitter.com/tamcgath and read his article in Roar Magazine: https://roarmag.org/essays/berlin-renters-mega-landlords-expropriation/ G...

Julia and Nick break down the botched vaccine roll out in Germany, Jens Spahn's mismanagement and develop the Wahlotron patented "Drunk Uncle" theory of German politics. Bloomberg article mentioned in show: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-01/merkel-s-hand-prints-are-all-over-germany-s-vaccine-failings HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.co...

This is part 2 of a crossover we did with the fine folks over at Rupture Radio. Diarmuid and Michael catch us up on what's happened over in Ireland since the election. Talks of CETA, Golf Gate and of course licking the tables at Charlie's to unleash an even more powerful strain of covid. Listen to part 1 over on Rupture Radio's feed https://anchor.fm/ruptureradio/episodes/Erdoan-in-Space--Italy-in-Trouble---Corner-Spti-...

We sit down with 2nd time guest Ted Knudsen and talk about one particular German's obsession with drones as well as German and EU foreign policy ambitions. HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/YungOctobrists Rob https://twitter.com/leninkraft Nick https://twitter.com/sternburgpapi Ciarán https://twitter.com/CiaranDold Spe...

We sit down with Joana Ramiro and discuss Portugal for 2 hours. Presidential election, hot communists and the rise of the Right, we play nothing but the hits! Read Joana's articles in Jacobin and Novara Media: https://jacobinmag.com/2021/01/portugal-elections-rebelo-sousa-chega-ventura https://novaramedia.com/2021/01/26/to-defeat-the-far-right-portugals-left-must-learn-from-its-history/ Follow her on Twitter: https://twitter....

Julia and Nick sit down and give a short update on the AfD and how they can't seem to pick up momentum in 2021 while picking up a federal investigation into their dealings of far-right wing extremism. HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/YungOctobrists Rob https://twitter.com/leninkraft Nick https://twitter.com/sternburgp...

We are joined by Späti "Russian Vibes" expert Milo Edwards who tries to explain to us stupid inferior Westerners the complex nation that is Russia. Check out Milo's new podcast on Seinfeld: https://twitter.com/mastersofpod HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/YungOctobrists Rob https://twitter.com/leninkraft Nick...

We sit down with Caspar Shaller and discuss German perceptions of the United States. Follow Caspar on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasparShaller Read Caspar's reporting on the US Election 2020: https://www.woz.ch/2041/konfrontation-in-oregon/mit-gasmaske-knieschonern-und-helmen https://www.woz.ch/2043/soziale-bewegungen-in-den-usa/die-wollen-die-ganze-stadt-kaufen https://www.woz.ch/2044/polizeigewalt-in-den-usa/weg-mit-dem-ska...

Julia and Nick begin their German election series, Wahlotron. Heading into the CDU party conference, we discuss the legacy of Angela Merkel and how the CDU may be facing an identity crisis. HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/YungOctobrists Rob https://twitter.com/leninkraft Nick https://twitter.com/sternburgpapi Ciarán htt...

Rob recorded this solo episode last year on the history of the NBA, the 2020 NBA strike and why its dynamics are interesting even if you've never watched basketball. Available at patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/YungOctobrists Rob https://twitter.com/leninkraft Nick https://twitter.com/sternbu...

Ciaran, Julia and Nick sit down and discuss how the Italian Region of Calabria cannot seem to keep a Health Minister for longer than a week. Also, a quick rundown of this year's elections to be expected, and we ask ourselves the age-old question, who will lead the CDU after Merkel? HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/KM...

Happy 2021! We thought we would kick the year off by adding a new character to the Corner Späti cinematic universe. We present to you all, Andreas Kluth, the most perfect Liberal. Available on Patreon! HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/YungOctobrists Rob https://twitter.com/leninkraft Nick https://twitter.com/sternburgpapi...

Happy New Year! The gang offers a full course meal to start off 2021. Some meat and potatoes concerning Brexit and the Chinese - EU Investment deal, and for dessert, a little sampling of the Mafia's social media presence and a tech-bro start-up coliving space in Berlin. HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Julia https://twitter.com/YungOctobrists...