13 Fragen Season 3, Episode 11: Taxing wealth: Do the rich have to pay more?

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Corona pandemic: Is releasing vaccination patents the global solution?

2G, 3G, compulsory vaccination, boosters, measures, incidence values ​​- in principle we only agree on one thing: the pandemic should finally be over, we finally have to get Corona under control. But how do you end a global pandemic?

42 min

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#MeToo: Everything the same after five years?

Sexual assault, abuse of power, sexism in the workplace - #MeToo, which has been used millions of times, was intended to make the experiences of women visible worldwide. It all began in 2017 with the revelations surrounding Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein in the USA.

47 min

3

Nuclear power: Is Germany's nuclear phase-out a mistake?

Nuclear power? No thanks - or maybe more like: Yes please!? The nuclear phase-out has been a given since the nuclear disaster in Fukushima. The dangers and risks of nuclear accidents are too serious. The last nuclear power plants in Germany are scheduled to be finally shut down at the turn of the year in 2023.

49 min

4

Does the porn industry need to be more regulated?

Pornhub, xHamster, YouPorn and Co. - Porn is available online at any time, anywhere, without age restrictions and mostly free of charge. However, that could soon change: according to a court ruling, porn providers face being blocked if they violate child protection laws.

48 min

5

Putin, Erdogan & Co: Will autocracies have to be boycotted in the future?

Russia, Türkiye, China - countries led by autocratic regimes are becoming more and more common in the world. They are characterized by arbitrariness, autocracy and cannot do much with freedom of expression, the rule of law or freedom of the press.

41 min

6

Turning point: Does Germany have to arm itself militarily?

Shortly after the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced a “turning point” for Germany - including for the Bundeswehr. With the help of a one-time special fund worth billions and an increase in the defense budget, Germany should become more defensive.

48 min

7

Legalize it: Should all drugs be legal?

The traffic light coalition wants to legalize cannabis after decades of discussions. But Germans also consume harder drugs such as ecstasy, cocaine, heroin and crystal meth.

48 min

8

Extreme activism: How radical can protest be?

Fridays for Future, Ende Gelände or the uprising of the last generation: civil disobedience is currently experiencing a second spring. Road blockades, occupations and sometimes even hunger strikes are intended to draw attention to ever-increasing problems, such as advancing climate change.

47 min

9

Transgender: Should gender be freely selectable at any time?

Society and science have been discussing gender and identity for a long time. At the same time, the issue is becoming increasingly politicized.

61 min

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Should our solidarity with Ukraine be unconditional?

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Taxing wealth: Do the rich have to pay more?

The idea of ​​a property levy was considered dead for a long time. The war now brings them back to life. Whatever the outcome, it will be expensive.

40 min

12

Hatespeech & Fake News: Is social media destroying our democracy?

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - social media are omnipresent, determine social and political debates and give rise to global movements such as #MeToo or #BlackLivesMatter.

43 min

13

Unfulfilled desire to have children: Should egg donation be legalized?

In Germany, almost every tenth couple is involuntarily childless. Egg donation can help you fulfill your desire to have children.

45 min

14

Alcohol, the popular drug: Should the state intervene more heavily in consumption?

Whether pure enjoyment or occasional intoxication - beer, wine or other alcoholic drinks are part of life for many people. They are always available and deeply anchored socially and culturally.

43 min

15

Organ donation: Donate automatically or actively decide?

In Germany, anyone who wants to donate their organs must actively consent during their lifetime or their next of kin must agree.

46 min

16

9 euro ticket: Do we need free public transport?

Since June, people have been able to use Germany's local transport services with the 9 euro ticket. So far it has attracted millions of people onto buses and trains.

39 min

17

Back to civil service: Compulsory social service for young people?

Around 80,000 young people in Germany do voluntary service in social or ecological areas every year.

37 min

18

Sexism: Should some party hits be banned?

Rarely has Germany had such a controversial and broad debate about the hit song as it did this summer. The reason for this is the song “Layla”, which made it to number one in the charts, and the Junge Union party.

39 min

19

German reunification: Does the West have to do more for the East?

Over half of East Germans feel like second-class citizens. Two thirds of young people from the East say: It still makes a difference whether you come from the West or the East.

42 min

20

Heating cost subsidies, electricity price brakes, etc.: Are the relief packages enough?

Inflation, exploding energy and food prices - the financial challenges for each individual are currently immense and are now noticeable for everyone in everyday life.

40 min

21

#BodyPositivity: Toxic hype or real empowerment?

Learning to accept and love your own body - thanks to the global body positivity movement, the massive pressure from beauty ideals has become less and less in recent years.

42 min

22

Diversity of opinions: Are the German media too unanimous?

Pandemic, climate crisis, war - the bigger and more complex the crises, the greater the challenge for journalists to report fairly and balanced.

43 min

23

Organic vs. conventional: Is organic farming really better?

A growing world population, inflation or climate crisis - the challenges for sustainable agriculture are becoming ever greater.

42 min

24

No more “Hartzen”: Is citizen’s money fairer than Hartz IV?

Unemployment benefit II, better known as Hartz IV, will be abolished after 18 years. Citizens' money will take its place in the new year.

42 min

25

Elon Musk dismantles Twitter: Should we delete our accounts?

The richest person in the world, Elon Musk, has bought the most relevant platform for digital publicity and will define its rules in the future. Critics fear the spread of false information.

43 min