In the heart of the beautiful Sachsenwald forest in Schleswig-Holstein, the promised land of the young CDU veteran Daniel Günther, one can often be puzzled while taking a break at a mysterious hut. Why are there so many mailboxes at the entrance?

Gaming, Twitch, Steam – even in the world of computer games, there's a catch: people, especially men, in internet subcultures. How apolitical can a scene be where racism, sexism, and right-wing extremist communities are part of everyday life?

Fynn Kliemann has all sorts of things in his portfolio: DIY, NFTs, and so on. But what do you do when a global pandemic suddenly appears? How can you give something back to society?

In some regions of eastern Germany, there are free advertising papers that resemble local newspapers. In them, Grandpa Kurt finds obituaries, reports on club events, and the occasional guest article by Hans-Georg Maaßen.

Austria, you are our favorite neighbor! You gave the world Wiener Schnitzel, DJ Ötzi, and, unfortunately, a young boy as Chancellor. That's why it's always good to have a true friend who, in difficult times, can honestly tell you that your dear little Penate Chancellor with the €600 gel hair is painting the four pillars of democracy turquoise.

Jan Böhmermann describes how a deadly pandemic can sometimes be seen as an opportunity.

Police officers send each other racist, anti-Semitic, and other degrading memes on WhatsApp. Things they find really funny. But how are these "satire" chats actually viewed by their own colleagues in the police force?

Why are we still in the middle of a fucking pandemic despite the vaccine? The research team at ZDF Magazin Royale has discovered: There's a world outside of Germany. AND who would have thought: When it comes to vaccinations, the world splits in half!

In the fight against the woke zeitgeist of the German media landscape, a brave unit of online journalists at Nius is not deterred by annoying things such as journalistic diligence and is willing to give right-wing extremists a platform.

Maximilian Krah is one of the AfD's most extreme figures and knows exactly how to appeal to the voters of the future. In addition to a "traditional" image of masculinity, he also propagates misogyny, racism, and anti-democratic thinking.

Who is actually responsible for prosecuting hate speech online? Each of the 16 federal states is responsible for its own actions – what could possibly go wrong? The Internet police patrol car urgently needs to be inspected.

Worn-out copies of Gala magazine from 2022, coughing patients in the waiting room, and the diagnosis: "Yes, that's what's going around!" A visit to a doctor's office can be sobering. Medfluencers now offer a welcome alternative.

Setting off fireworks after New Year's Eve or skipping handwashing in public restrooms: all signs of a life of freedom. But libertarians and right-wing extremists claim that this freedom is under threat. So what choice do they have but to restrict it?

The dirty stepbrother of quality journalism is a pure money-printing machine of the last century. Doing business with lies and misanthropic stories under the guise of press freedom?

Are officers from Frankfurt's 1st Police Station involved in the "NSU 2.0" threatening letters? What role does a homemade wedding cake play? Satirical investigator Jan Böhmermann searches for the perpetrator(s).

Inclusion - Deficient! People with disabilities in Germany often face barriers. They cannot participate in activities that are taken for granted. Institutions such as special needs schools and workshops often further contribute to their exclusion.

Professional teeth cleaning and braces: Only the best for your teeth, and you're happy to pay extra out of pocket. But what do the legendary studies actually say about this?

Same-sex marriage has been legal in this country for six years. However, the government still prefers the following scenario: the man earns more than the woman, the woman stays at home. And the government also offers generous incentives for this form of marriage.

When was the last time you thought about National Socialism? Over half of all Germans don't like to think about it and would prefer to put an end to the topic.

Artificial intelligence is so ubiquitous, it's time it did something for our security. For example, protecting the EU's external borders. How brilliant would it be to finally be able to outsource inhumane actions to machines?

Once fashionable, now stigmatized: smoking. Can disposable e-cigarettes bring us back to the good old days? Will flavors like "Mango Guava" and "Strawberry Iced Peach" reintroduce our youth to healthy snacking?

We're talking to you about the most contagious virus since the dawn of humanity: enthusiasm and success. Now some people might say, "Wait, those are two different things." Simple formula: You always have more than one of the good things in your pocket.

Dear Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. Honestly, the 90s, 00s, and 10s weren't your era. Even today, things aren't always running smoothly, and you've shredded a few files on the NSU and right-wing extremism too many.

The FPÖ, the AfD's Austrian sister party, is leading in the polls. Will Austria soon have a new "People's Chancellor"? And why is someone like John Otti not in the German charts?

Music, dance, life, passion – nowhere are these powerful concepts more united than in pop music. And pop shows are always on TV! Brilliantly produced events with special effects, stars, and all of it packed into a compact 180 minutes.

Jan bought his first condominium with his pocket money. Today, he shares his property with many tenants in solidarity – and, as a true benefactor, shares his real estate hacks with you!

Have you ever noticed that YouTube has more to offer than just awesome ZDF content? If you look in the dark corners, you'll find them: right-wing extremists! They've figured out that right-wing content gets a lot of clicks. Naturally, one political party is especially pleased about this support.

Austria. This is where the fairy tale of René in Luck took place, who set off with a bag full of gold coins, foundations, and 1,138 companies. But evil forces abruptly ended Benki-Boy's meteoric rise: courts and public prosecutors. Bankruptcy, pre-trial detention.

Some of the former intelligence chiefs want to give it another try in retirement: out of the German intelligence services and into the well-paid private sector. Perhaps the knowledge from their former days will also prove useful in their new jobs.

On February 19, 2020, a right-wing extremist murdered nine people of immigrant origin in Hanau, Hesse. The night of the attack raises many questions, especially about the work of the police. Added to this is the patchy investigation following the terrorist attack.

Eternal life & world domination - who is Peter Thiel, the future boss of Austria's disgraced former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz?

Jan Böhmermann investigates the background behind the EU border protection agency "Frontex".

Jan Böhmermann answers the question why former Wirecard board member Jan Marsalek has balls of steel.

The German constitutional state is merciless and consistent! Whether it's theft, robbery, manslaughter, murder, or driving without a ticket.

We were all deceived by Vladimir Putin—and above all, DISAPPOINTED. But at least we're now on the right side in a war. All of Germany is against Putin. Except for a few who spread Putin's propaganda here, too.

Sometimes all you need is a cup of tea, and you'll be fine! The tiredness gets better if you put your phone away! This is what people in Germany have to listen to when they seek medical help for long Covid or ME/CFS.

The hashtag #Astrology has billions of views on TikTok. Merchandise, personal advice, and questionable medical recommendations. Where does astrology end as a harmless hobby and where does it become a dangerous alternative to science and facts?

On May 10, 1991, angry demonstrators threw eggs at Chancellor Helmut Kohl on the market square in Halle an der Saale, prompting Kohl to promptly launch a brawl with the protesting East Germans. The ZDF MAGAZIN ROYALE presents a gripping musical about unity, the power of revolution, and the power of love, centering on this now almost forgotten turning point in the relationship between East and West Germany.

Jan Böhmermann examines the circumstances of the Corona cluster in Ischgl and delves into the shadowy world of the Austrian ski lobby.

The Bhakti Marga religious community is headquartered in the Taunus Mountains. Their guru's motto is "Just Love." But why does Bhakti Marga, alongside meditation, dancing, and yoga, generate millions in annual revenue?

Whether it's Southside, Rock am Ring, or Deichbrand – who makes these entertainment fireworks possible? Eventim, of course, our trusted ticket provider. Well, often you have no other choice.

A larger-than-life duel despite competitors the size of thumbnails – and the battle seems clear. The bee is great because it produces honey and pollinates flowers, the bark beetle is evil because it destroys trees. Is it really that simple?

The International Center for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is an international organization that has adopted a motto: Good foreigners in, bad foreigners out!

Networking is no longer done at wobbly bar tables at trade fairs, but digitally! Tincon, Maker Faire, OMR, re:publica, and the like – they're all united on LinkedIn.

Dust can be created when feces and urine meet, dust can trigger allergies, be vacuumed, make movies magical, accelerate climate change, avenge colonial nuclear tests, and maybe even save humanity. Don't you believe it?

How about a good mood for a change? And what helps better than music? Lots of music!

With the Jadebuben and a few surprises in their luggage, the Ehrenfeld Radio Dance Orchestra, including Jan Böhmermann, traveled through the German-speaking region (DACH). We followed along with the cameras in Stuttgart.

Anyone can produce a show from tape. But going live is the pinnacle of linear television. So the team dressed up, cursed a lot beforehand, and simply let the tapes roll.

Many men don't understand that the female body during menstruation isn't unhygienic or repulsive, but a miracle of nature. That's over now! Jan Böhmermann is the first man to address the topic. For women—and everyone in between and beyond.

German city centers: Always there for you, but never the way you'd like. A gray concrete jungle, the same old snack bars and optician shops. And if you're under 80, a woman, or poor, leisure activities become difficult.

Satire in its purest form. Dieter Nuhr has been a fixture in German cabaret for many years and is now hard to imagine without him. He dissects current political events with biting humor.

"That's a lot of opinion for so little knowledge." This sentence is often heard in editorial conferences and got us thinking. Who's constantly calling the landline, and what does the Sunday question have to do with Germans' sex lives?

Germany is in a deep sleep! Society and politics fall asleep when it comes to uncomfortable decisions. Enough of that! A judge will ensure law and order. In the name of the people.

It's time for the ZDF Magazin music episode! THE music festival of the year with Alli Neumann, Apsilon, Oliver Tree, Domiziana, Ski Aggu, Badmómzjay, Blumengarten, and a special surprise act, now on your favorite MainStage: the ZDF Mediathek.

"If you sleep with the window open, you'll wake up with a cold" – the truth is right there on the windowsill: drafts make you sick. Yet most people in Germany turn a blind eye to the obvious danger.

Jan Böhmermann investigates the question of who the 17 most spectacular German interior ministers in the world actually are.

We love vacations. Whether it's winter or summer break, we're basically always on some beach with cocktails and diving lessons included. We especially enjoy traveling with TUI. Let the ozone hole be the ozone hole for a while and chill out.

There's no reason to be ashamed of a bald head, just as there is no reason to be ashamed of a Harley under the carport or the gin collection in the in-house bar. Germany's most oppressed minority lives among us and holds (some) system-relevant jobs.

Moria, the refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos, burned down a year ago! Afterward, everyone agreed: Something as inhumane as the Moria camp must not be allowed to exist again in Europe.

Out of the stuffy Bundestag offices and into adventure. Travel fever knows no political leanings! But oh dear: The budget is almost used up before the summer holidays! How do you get to the next crisis zone with an empty travel budget?

Greenland's location is fantastic! With the right mindset, the iced-out island will soon no longer be an insider tip. It's clear that Russia, China, and the USA are involved in this Arctic melting pot.

Germans love technological innovations. ACTUALLY. But in reality, we fear a hostile takeover by autonomous robots that will steal our jobs and take over the world.

City dwellers think matcha latte comes straight from the purple cow, and villagers are afraid of electricity. There are many prejudices when it comes to the eternal battle between city and country. We finally answer the question: WHERE do we want to live?

Microtransactions? Sounds kind of boring. Things get interesting when little Johannes can't leave his bedroom for nine weeks and suddenly €15,000 is debited from his dad's account via PayPal.

Birth rates – sounds like a Saturday night game show, but they actually refer to the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime. This number is supposedly too low. Do we really have a problem with offspring?

Christian Schmidt has been High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2021 and is something of a problem bear. "High Representative" sounds like Superman's next nemesis, but it's an office with a lot of power and special powers.

Five months later, we take a closer look at a topic that's still relevant today: the protests in Iran and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. They use torture, terror, and violence to maintain the Ayatollah's rule.

At Guinness World Records you will not only find absurdities such as the longest beard or the most cups in one hand, but also records set by governments whose basic democratic understanding is not really record-breaking.

Somehow, Germany has lost its spirit. And what do you do with once-popular brands that no one wants to know about anymore? You give them a new coat of paint and label them with "with a new recipe." Let's get to work. Because #YouAreGermany.

Right-wingers wave their black, red, and gold pride flags next to the Pride parade. A queer celebrity on a children's show causes a shitstorm. Is it no longer "okay to be gay"?

Ever heard of microtargeting? Facebook makes a lot of money from it, and ALL parties represented in the Bundestag use microtargeting on Facebook in their election campaigns.

Jan Böhmermann explores the question of where we should get our daily Trump madness from after the end of Trump's term in office and awards the "Orange Angel" seal of quality.

British week(s) on ZDF Magazin Royale! Baron Steffen Glamour von Bickendorf joins the big names on "You" and "You."

Animals – man's best friends. That is, when they're not spreading deadly diseases. It's incredibly annoying! Zoonoses are infectious diseases that are transmitted between animals and humans.

Will Star Wars soon become a reality? And what do satellites have to do with it?

How wonderful that was: Two crosses on Sunday and the election was over. Four years of peace! But first, we need to talk about the mood during the election campaign: Why was there so much talk about migration – and does Alice Weidel prefer a suit or joggers?

Right-wing populist rulers are all the rage! And the current show is about one of these right-wing poster boys: Viktor Orbán – formerly liberal, now right-wing nationalist.

Humana, Think Twice, and even Picknweight. No vintage football jersey or fake leather jacket is safe from Jan. That's why the secondhand hunter has delved into the interesting history of a very special secondhand chain.

For his first show, Jan ventured into the darkest corners of the internet, into the epicenter of serious Illuminati and clairvoyants – on Telegram. Follow him down the rabbit hole and finally learn the truth about the big "conspiracy."

Germany, a country made for cars, not people! Because let's be honest: Cars are simply better people. Or have you ever had your heart broken by your city SUV? Probably not!

Most Germans take their organs with them to the grave. Every eight hours, someone in Germany dies because they don't receive a life-saving donor organ. Is the organ shortage solely our fault, or is it (once again) those at the top?

The greatest threat to Germany is, OF COURSE, left-wing extremism and its most cunning advocate: the FDP.

Storks fly south in winter, Thor Steinar jackets march from west to east year-round. There are good reasons why Nazis like to settle in the East.

Wine drinkers have style, solid wood bookshelves, and can explain complex issues like the Middle East conflict or the dangers of cancel culture in just a few words. But they can only do all of this with a liquid companion in hand.

Delicious shakes, puddings, iced coffees, and much more. These delicacies can also help you lose weight—what's the catch? Despite reputable advertising faces like Carmen Geiss and Rezo, could these products possibly even have unwanted side effects?

Already that late? Just a quick check of my DM inbox. Oh, Jan Hofer uploaded a Reel. This TikTok shows how to make your own chocolate. A YouTube tutorial on how to build a pool. Better look for apps to help you fall asleep.

What do members of parliament actually do after their time in the Bundestag? Some have been hit hard. One wrong step, one careless moment, one casual signature, and they're in it: lobbying.

One thing is certain in life: death. For relatives, it's a real bummer, because Grandpa Alois also wants a proper burial. But what actually happens between the deathbed and the grave? It's a good thing Grandpa Alois doesn't have to experience that anymore.

Behind the Shen Yun dance show is a sect that spreads its ideology not only in propaganda shows but also in a globally active media.

True crime is EVERYWHERE! Besides Helene Fischer's new album, there's nothing hotter right now than mysterious stories about real crimes! True crime experts on TV are especially mysterious.