Over Here, Over There: International Politics & Culture Podcast

About Over Here, Over There: International Politics & Culture Podcast

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

28 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Life in DC Under Trump: Jobs, Fear, and Hope

   What is life in Washington, DC like under Donald Trump? Artist and resident Carrie Adams shares her perspective on federal job losses, fear in the community, and the small acts that keep people connected. Recorded in Washington, D.C., this Over Here, Over There interview goes beyond the political headlines to explore what changes in the US capital mean for people who call it home. Carrie has lived in the city on and off since 2004 and has also lived in several other countries. She discu...

2. 

   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,...

3. 

   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...

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