Why The GDR Fascinates Me: Neese Family Adventures in Radebeul, Leipzig and Dresden
I have said this often, but I am so grateful to you all for your continued loyalty to the podcast this season. Most of you all don't know this, but I got this amazing gig when Shane Whaley interviewed...
23 Nov 202241min
Ralph Hänel, Part III - Opening the Memory Box: Ralph's Corner GDR Museum
Hello, everyone, and welcome to our third installment of our interview with Ralph Hanel, Kung Fu Master, former Stasi prisoner and amazing storyteller. I am so glad you have enjoyed the first two inst...
23 Okt 20221h 12min
Ralph Hänel, Part II - "Can I borrow your baby?", Stasi Handcuffs and the Book of Poison
Welcome to another incredible episode of Radio GDR. Judging by your extremely positive reaction, you thoroughly enjoyed part 1 of our three part interview with Ralph Hanel, Kung Fu Master, former stas...
29 Sep 20221h
Ralph Hänel, Part I - My Father and the Stasi Lawyer
Hello, everyone, and welcome to another episode of Radio GDR. This is your host Steve Minegar, and the next three episodes will truly be a humbling and eye opening experience for all of us. On the Col...
13 Sep 20221h 7min
Artists Take on The State! Experimental Art in Late East Germany, with Sara Blaylock
Did you know East German artists used their Stasi files as artwork after the fall of the Berlin wall? Ever heard of the Erfurt Women's Artists Group who stormed the Stasi Headquarters in their city? T...
22 Aug 20221h 18min
The Things They've Seen - Reflections on WWII and the Cold War by German Eyewitnesses, with Daniel Burghard
I often speak about what a privilege it is to preserve the stories of the past, many of which are disappearing quickly, through this podcast. You our contributors and listeners are truly helping us to...
4 Aug 20221h 3min
Overlooked No More - Female Directors in East Germany's DEFA Films
There is no shortage of recent articles regarding the too long overlooked subject of female directors. While many of these articles are specific to the women directing films today (Patty Jenkins, Kell...
13 Jul 202258min
Gay Spies and LGBT Activism in East Germany, with Samuel Clowes Huneke
Gay spies and espionage….absolutely one of the most incredible topics you can study about the GDR. On today's episode of Radio GDR, we are going to dive into the topic of LGBT espionage, life and stru...
28 Jun 20221h 9min
