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Can being creative make us happier? Ronja von Rönne interviews two personalities whose artistic fibres express themselves in different ways.

Happiness and Creativity

Unhappy

Are we happier when we live a healthy life? Or does being happy make us healthy? To find out, Ronja von Rönne meets biohacker Andreas Breitfeld and international DJ Ellen Allien.

Happiness and Health

Are we happier when we live a healthy life? Or does being happy make us healthy?

Far from being a mere material detail, our homes can have a real influence on our well-being... City or country? Flat or house? A philosophical exploration of how we live, hosted by Ronja von Rönne.

Happiness and Habitat

Far from being a mere material detail, our homes can have a real influence on our well-being...

Deborah Feldman found worldwide fame with her autobiography Unorthodox, adapted into a highly successful Netflix series. In this extensive interview, she talks about the central and vital role books have played in her life, on post-war writing dealing with the holocaust, and also contemporary events, notably the Israel-Hamas war.

With Deborah Feldman

An extensive interview with writer Deborah Feldman, famous for her autobiography Unorthodox, adapted into a highly successful Netflix series.

The Book of My Life

How can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness by meeting Jean-Remy von Matt, a major figure in German advertising and Sister Katharine, who left her job in finance to become a nun.

The Time of Your Life

How can we live a happy life? And should we be pleased that our lives are short? Ronja von Rönne investigates the philosophy of happiness.

"We are currently learning that we are not the rulers of this universe. We are not the masters of creation. We cannot subjugate the Earth," says Vienna-based philosopher Philipp Blom. And he immediately asks, "Then who are we?" In conversation with Yves Kugelmann, Philipp Blom engages in a deep, thought-provoking exploration.

In Conversation with Philipp Blom

Humans thought we were masters of the Earth, but we're now learning the hard way that we aren't.

Deep Thought

Swiss journalist Yves Kugelmann travels with philosopher Lea Ypi to her home country, Albania. She grew up in the coastal city of Durres. In this place laden with memory, they reflect on "freedom" in philosophy, history, and politics.

In Conversation with Lea Ypi

Lea Ypi reflects both personally and philosophically on what it means to be "free".

"Europe remains a dream for Ukraine," says Andrey Kurkov. The renowned Ukrainian writer is convinced that European values mean more in Ukraine than they do in Europe itself. In conversation with journalist Yves Kugelmann, Andrey Kurkov paints a nuanced picture of his country and also shares his personal reasons for why Europe is his home.

In Conversation with Andrey Kurkov

"Europe remains a dream for Ukraine," says Andrey Kurkov.

Actress, model and now children’s author, Diane Kruger tells the story of her life and how books have accompanied her most important moments.  

With Diane Kruger

Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić had the world at his feet. But it wasn't enough. He knew something was missing and turned to books to help him find meaning in his life. What he read changed his outlook, his way of thinking, and his future. 

With Neven Subotic

Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić discusses the books that changed his life.

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