Over Here, Over There

About Over Here, Over There

Over Here, Over There: Your essential guide to US-EU politics, international relations, and cross-cultural dialogue. Join Dan Harris (BBC commentator) and Claudia Koestler (Süddeutsche Zeitung Senior Editor) for expert analysis on democracy, transatlantic relations, and global affairs. What We Cover: • US-European political relations & transatlantic dialogue • Democracy, governance & political systems worldwide • Cultural differences & cross-cultural understanding • International trade, tariffs & economic policy • Expert interviews with global leaders & decision-makers Perfect for: Policy professionals, international relations students, and globally-minded citizens who want insider perspectives on world politics. New episodes weekly Hosts: Dan Harris - International marketing consultant, BBC Radio political commentator Claudia Koestler - Senior Editor, Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany's leading newspaper) Connect with us: Website: overhereoverthere.org (http://overhereoverthere.org/) Support us: patreon.com/overhereoverthere (http://patreon.com/overhereoverthere) #InternationalPolitics, #USEURelations, #Democracy, #GlobalAffairs, #CrossCulturalDialogue, #TransatlanticRelations

Publisher

Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler; Copyright: © 2026 Over Here, Over There. All rights reserved. Website: https://www.overhereoverthere.org

Category

arts · news · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Apr 2021

Latest episode

25 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2026

   I, Claudia: The New Abnormal - Washington DC Before the Midterms

   Days before the 2026 midterms, Claudia, co-host of ‪@OverHereOverThere‬ podcast, walked through Washington DC. National Guard troops on the streets, fences, and a lone protester on the Lincoln Memorial steps. Is this what normal looks like there? In this episode of Over Here, Over There, Claudia shares what she saw in the capital: the security fences around Lafayette Park, the White House, and the Ellipse, the enormous concrete wall of the new ballroom, and the subtle signs of dissent,...

2. 

   20 Oct 2026

   Should You Visit the US at All?

   Claudia and Dan switch places as she goes on a six-week tour of America, while Dan continues podcasting in her Bavarian homeland in Munich. Claudia will be doing field reporting and has been asked whether she should go at all. Her answer: Especially now, we need to keep the conversation going. What's your view: should journalists keep travelling and reporting across borders, even when it's tense? Tell us in the comments. #OverHereOverThere #Shorts #USTravel #FieldReporting #EuropeVsUS #Journ...

3. 

   20 Oct 2026

   I, Claudia: Orban Lost. Can Trump Be Next?

   Orbán Lost. Can Trump Be Next? What Hungary Teaches the USA — and Germany In April 2026, Viktor Orbán lost. After 16 years in power, Hungary's nationalist strongman was crushed at the ballot box — 138 of 199 seats gone, nearly 80% voter turnout, the highest since Hungary became a democracy in 1990. Now the US midterms are due. Democrats lead in the polls. And everyone is asking the same question: can the same thing happen in America? In this episode of Over Here, Over Ther...

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