Wie der Westen den Osten erfand (2023)

The West still dominates thinking about the East, says Leipzig literature professor Dirk Oschmann, and his new book, "The East: A West German Invention," struck a chord with readers. It quickly became a bestseller this spring. Historian Katja Hoyer's book, "This Side of the Wall," also topped the bestseller lists, offering a completely new interpretation of everyday life in East Germany. But what are the real differences between East and West Germany? What mistakes were made in the past? And who decides how German-German history is interpreted? This conversation with journalist Oliver Moody is a live recording of the podcast "The New Germany," in which Katja Hoyer and Oliver Moody discuss various aspects of Germany's past, present, and future in this era of change with experts from academia and politics. Your opinion is also valued: Join the discussion to discover together: What makes Germany tick? All podcasts in the "The New Germany" series can be found here: https://koerber-stiftung.de/podcasts/... Event also available in sign language #West #East #Identity