All posts by: Claudia Koestler

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Bavaria Elections and The AfD – The Firewall Starts to Crack

 Bavaria’s recent local elections have sent a clear signal: Germany’s far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) is consolidating power at the grassroots level — and the implications reach far beyond...
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This German Election Will Indicate Europe´s Fate – and Your Country´s

 Bavaria holds one of the most consequential elections — and if you think it doesn’t affect you, think again. In this quick update, Claudia from Over Here, Over There...
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The BIG Grift – Why Trump Wants Greenland

 Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler, hosts of the Over Here, Over There Podcast, dive deep into the Greenland controversy that’s sending shockwaves through the European capitals and the world....
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ICE in the US versus Krampus in Germany: Two Very Different Scare Tactics

 While America debates immigration raids, a Town in the Federal State of Bavaria in Germany literally imported demons to chase families through Christmas markets. Sounds crazy? Wait until you...
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Life in Kathmandu After Nepal’s Two-Day War

 Kathmandu is slowly coming back to life after what locals now call Nepal’s “two-day war.” In this episode of Over Here, Over There, Claudia brings you on-the-ground impressions of...
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Nepal’s Collapse

 In this update, Claudia Koestler shares her experiences in Kathmandu amidst ongoing riots and political turmoil. Claudia describes the surreal atmosphere, the collapse of the government, and the resulting...
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Nepal Social Media Ban: Gen Z Protests LIVE from Kathmandu | Crisis, Corruption & Global Impact 2025

 Reporting directly from Kathmandu, in this episode of the “Over Here, Over There” podcast co-host Claudia uncovers what’s behind Nepal’s violent Gen Z protests after the controversial social media...
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The Recipe to World-Class Theatre: Why Top Actors and Audiences Flock to London’s Donmar Warehouse

 Step into the heart of London’s legendary West End Theatre scene with hosts Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler as they sit down with Silvia Melchior from the iconic Donmar...
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I, Claudia: Who is Friedrich Merz?

Who is Friedrich Merz, and why is the world watching Germany’s new chancellor? In this special monologue, Claudia Koestler, co-host of the Over Here, Over There podcast, dives into the...
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Living Through Trump 2.0: A Transatlantic Reality Check 100 Days In

 So Donald Trump is back in the Oval Office – but to what consequences? In this episode of Over Here, Over There, German journalist Claudia Koestler and US/UK commentator...