“Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft“
What will become of the transatlantic relationship? For decades, the U.S. was like a big brother to Germany, and Germany a key European partner. But since Donald Trump's second term, things have changed dramatically. Two Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) reporters, Christian Zaschke and Boris Herrmann, are now covering this shift from opposite sides of the Atlantic: Zaschke has returned from New York to Berlin, while Herrmann has moved from Berlin to New York. In their new podcast “Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft”, they explore the current state and future of German-American relations amid global uncertainty. Previously, in their series “Old Man Trump”, they traveled across the U.S. to understand Trump's rise. Now, they examine what Trump and his allies plan next. New episodes release every second Thursday. The first two episodes are free; the rest are available via SZ Plus.
Cover Illustration for Sueddeutsche Zeitung Podcast.
What will become of the transatlantic relationship? For decades, the U.S. was like a big brother to Germany, and Germany a key European partner. But since Donald Trump's second term, things have changed dramatically. Two Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) reporters, Christian Zaschke and Boris Herrmann, are now covering this shift from opposite sides of the Atlantic: Zaschke has returned from New York to Berlin, while Herrmann has moved from Berlin to New York. In their new podcast “Deutsch Amerikanische Freundschaft”, they explore the current state and future of German-American relations amid global uncertainty. Previously, in their series “Old Man Trump”, they traveled across the U.S. to understand Trump's rise. Now, they examine what Trump and his allies plan next. New episodes release every second Thursday. The first two episodes are free; the rest are available via SZ Plus.
Cover Illustration for Sueddeutsche Zeitung Podcast.
Year: 2025
AD: Felix Hunger
AD: Felix Hunger



