ZDF Magazin Royale Season 10, Episode 2: Dance of the Sect

1

What Rights sell us as Freedom

Setting off fireworks after New Year's Eve or skipping handwashing in public restrooms: all signs of a life of freedom. But libertarians and right-wing extremists claim that this freedom is under threat. So what choice do they have but to restrict it?

32 min

2

Dance of the Sect

Behind the Shen Yun dance show is a sect that spreads its ideology not only in propaganda shows but also in a globally active media.

31 min

3

Election Campaign on the Internet - Microtargeting 2.0

Political parties use social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook for their election campaigns. Microtargeting allows them to place personalized campaign ads—a win-win situation for the parties and the platforms. But also for voters?

32 min

4

Politics and Media and the Mood in the Country

How wonderful that was: Two crosses on Sunday and the election was over. Four years of peace! But first, we need to talk about the mood during the election campaign: Why was there so much talk about migration – and does Alice Weidel prefer a suit or joggers?

34 min

5

Together against Loneliness!

Many people feel lonely. How can this be when we are connected to the entire world through our smartphones? Are we really alone in our loneliness? Or is there a common solution?

32 min

6

Medical Influencers: Diagnosis of Self-Promotion

Worn-out copies of Gala magazine from 2022, coughing patients in the waiting room, and the diagnosis: "Yes, that's what's going around!" A visit to a doctor's office can be sobering. Medfluencers now offer a welcome alternative.

31 min

7

Anyone who wants German Children for Germany

Birth rates – sounds like a Saturday night game show, but they actually refer to the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime. This number is supposedly too low. Do we really have a problem with offspring?

33 min

8

Who is the Security Risk here?

In the summer of 2021, the German Armed Forces fled Afghanistan. The Taliban were back in power. People at risk were promised safe passage. The future German government has already announced that it will end the program. How did this happen?

32 min

9

René Benko: Power, Corruption, Billion-Dollar Bankruptcy

Austria. This is where the fairy tale of René in Luck took place, who set off with a bag full of gold coins, foundations, and 1,138 companies. But evil forces abruptly ended Benki-Boy's meteoric rise: courts and public prosecutors. Bankruptcy, pre-trial detention.

34 min

10

Long prepared for Emergencies: Poland

We often avoid contact with our neighbors, Poland. Unless it's about cheap gas, cheap Baltic Sea vacations, or firecrackers. But why is that?

34 min

11

Germany - An experience

When we suggested Jan get some fresh air, we actually meant a short walk – but Jan preferred to cross the country on his e-scooter. Who do you meet on a trip like that? How long does a battery charge last? And what's the point of all this?

30 min

12

And with us the flood: Flood protection in Germany

Protecting the population should actually be an uncontroversial issue, right? Far from it, because such an unsightly dike is a thorn in the side for some: angry residents, greedy archdukes, and a forgetful leaflet-distributing brother are putting obstacles in the way of flood protection.

31 min

13

Right-wing YouTubers: The front line of the AfD

Have you ever noticed that YouTube has more to offer than just awesome ZDF content? If you look in the dark corners, you'll find them: right-wing extremists! They've figured out that right-wing content gets a lot of clicks. Naturally, one political party is especially pleased about this support.

29 min

14

An ode to the cycle

Many men don't understand that the female body during menstruation isn't unhygienic or repulsive, but a miracle of nature. That's over now! Jan Böhmermann is the first man to address the topic. For women—and everyone in between and beyond.

30 min

15

Two rooms/kitchen/money

Jan bought his first condominium with his pocket money. Today, he shares his property with many tenants in solidarity – and, as a true benefactor, shares his real estate hacks with you!

32 min

16

Homophobia – In the name of children?

Right-wingers wave their black, red, and gold pride flags next to the Pride parade. A queer celebrity on a children's show causes a shitstorm. Is it no longer "okay to be gay"?

32 min

17

Greenland: Hot or Not?

Greenland's location is fantastic! With the right mindset, the iced-out island will soon no longer be an insider tip. It's clear that Russia, China, and the USA are involved in this Arctic melting pot.

33 min

18

Eisern Ehrenfeld Tour 2025

With the Jadebuben and a few surprises in their luggage, the Ehrenfeld Radio Dance Orchestra, including Jan Böhmermann, traveled through the German-speaking region (DACH). We followed along with the cameras in Stuttgart.

33 min