A pretzel, a word. Deutschlandfunk Kultur invites you to a live radio show from the Humboldt Forum in Berlin. Join us as we welcome a prominent guest from the worlds of culture, science, media or politics to the Mechanical Arena.
Have an engaging conversation together about the issues of our time. Chat, argue or think out loud together. Here you can experience radio up close, watch and join in the discussion. An engaging conversation about the issues of the day, broadcast throughout Germany, made in the new old center of Berlin, in the Humboldt Forum.
Nikolaus Blome
Nikolaus Blome is one of the most prominent liberal-conservative journalists in the country. He has been head of the politics department at RTL and n-tv since 2020. Born in 1963, his previous positions include chief editor positions at WELT, BILD and SPIEGEL. In the TV program "Augstein und Blome", he conducted political debates with the journalist and publisher Jakob Augstein for many years. As a commentator, Nikolaus Blome is a sought-after discussion guest and can regularly be seen on political talk shows. The journalist has received several awards for his work, including the Theodor Wolff Prize and the Henri Nannen Prize. He is also active as a book author. His most recent book is "False truths: 12 left-wing beliefs that are leading our country astray".
- free of charge
- from 11.50 am to 1 pm (start of the live broadcast at 12.05 pm)
- Language: German
- Location: Mechanical arena in the foyer
The Humboldt Forum and its facilities are wheelchair-accessible. A tactile floor guidance system makes it easier for blind and visually impaired visitors to find their way around. Educational formats are tailored to the different needs of visitors with disabilities. These include tactile tours, guided tours & workshops interpreted into German Sign Language (DGS), as well as guided tours for and with people with learning difficulties.
Barrier-free parking spaces are available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. Further information can be found here.
By underground and suburban train U Museumsinsel (U5): 1 min on foot S/U Alexanderplatz: 15 min on foot S Hackescher Markt: 10 min on foot
By bus Lustgarten: 100, 300, N5; 1 min walk Berliner Schloss: 147; 1 min walk INFO
Bus stops are available in Rathausstraße near the Nikolai Quarter: Stopping time from 9:00 - 22.30
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