GCA #46: Widersetzt euch! Auch gegen Markus Lanz. (mit Dirk Laabs)
Summary
In episode 46 of Gilda con Arne, hosts Gilda Sahibi and Arne Semsrott interview journalist Dirk Laabs about his new book "Widersetzt euch" and the state of civil society in Germany. The discussion addresses the political fallout from the AfD's success in Saxony-Anhalt, criticizing media hysteria and the lack of effective resistance strategies. Laabs also shares a controversial account of a private conversation with talk show host Markus Lanz, highlighting perceived right-wing biases in public broadcasting. The episode concludes with insights on how to support local activists and maintain de…
Topics discussed
Intro: Personal risks and journalism in conflict zones
Episode 46 intro, guest introduction, and listener gifts
Dirk Laabs on his book 'Widersetzt euch' and civil society
Media coverage of civil society and post-election shock
Political framing, state powerlessness, and AfD growth
Public discourse on AfD and the ban procedure debate
Critique of media handling of extremist topics
Markus Lanz show: Guest selection and bias
Dirk Laabs' experience in Markus Lanz's dressing room
Racist narratives and the decision to speak out
Structural issues in public broadcasting leadership
Gilda's exclusion from a show for being too nuanced
Media errors and the lack of critical self-reflection
Historical media failures regarding right-wing violence
Ethics of reporting on confidential sources
Upcoming elections in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Berlin
Historical parallels: NPD and the 1969 election
Ina Groß on 'Zusammenbewegen' and local mobilization
Supporting civil society and combating burnout
Outro and Steady membership promotion
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