Topic: German Marks

3 chapters across the catalog

The Best Clips Of The Day
Episode 1509 48:48 - 50:09

1509: The Best Clips Of The Day

NPR Inflation Propaganda, Weimar Republic Comparison

NPR produced a segment using a fictionalized audio drama set in 1923 Germany to explain hyperinflation to its audience. The hosts criticize the "insulting" fake German accents and characterize the story as propaganda designed to distract American liberals from current economic issues.

Summer of Chaos
Episode 841 2:21:52 - 2:27:13

841: Summer of Chaos

German Censorship and New Rape Law Definitions

Facebook is actively blocking German authors who post "politically incorrect" content regarding the migrant crisis, following a request from Angela Merkel to Mark Zuckerberg. In response to the New Year's Eve attacks in Cologne, Germany has modernized its rape laws to a "no means no" standard. Previously, victims had to prove they physically fought back for a conviction to occur.