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Tahsim Durgun is a comedian and satirist from Oldenburg who became known through satirical videos on social networks. In an interview with the “Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger” he spoke about the role of humor in political communication.
Comedian Tahsim Durgun sees humor as a helpful tool to make difficult political topics accessible - but not as a panacea. “At some point the artistic potential will be exhausted,” Durgun told the “Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger”.
With a view to the AfD result of more than 40 percent in the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, the author and satirist from Oldenburg said: "What else can I say that's funny?" This is an alarming signal that requires others to take action. He still wants to use his public mouthpiece.
Durgun: Humor can make difficult topics more “digestible”.
With short and entertaining videos, Durgun said he could at least make people think about what would happen if certain parties were elected. Humor can make difficult topics more “digestible”.
30-year-old Durgun has become known for his satirical videos on social networks. In his new ARD documentary series “Germany, I kiss your heart” he travels through Germany with his aunt Zeynep.
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Durgun will produce and broadcast his ARD documentary series "Germany, I kiss your heart" with his aunt Zeynep.
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The 2026 Emmy Awards will be presented on September 14th. Nominees for Best Drama Series include 'Pluribus', 'The Pitt', 'Diplomatic Relations', 'The Gilded Age', 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms', 'Paradise', 'Slow Horses - A Case for Jackson Lamb' and 'Your Friends and Neighbors'. Nominated for Best Comedy Series are 'Abbott Elementary', 'The Bear: King of the Kitchen', 'Hacks', 'Only Margo', 'Nobody Wants This', 'Only Murders in the Building', 'Shrinking' and 'Widow's Bay'.
Over 2,000 kites, including an almost 30 meter high Super Mario and colorful teddy bears, are flying today at the 13th City and Country Festival on Tempelhofer Feld in Berlin. Visitors are allowed to bring their own kites. Admission is free and over 100,000 people are expected.
The Bavarian cabaret artist Lisa Fitz had her biological age test done and received the result of 66 years, which reassures her. Despite her upcoming 75th birthday on September 15, she has no plans to retire as the stage keeps her young. She is simply reducing her workload from previously up to 200 appearances per year. Fitz grew up in a family of artists, wanted to be Punch and Judy at the age of five and received the appropriate training. She became known through the “Bavarian Hit Parade” at the age of 22, but later turned to cabaret to entertain with brains, wit and enlightenment. She emphasizes that provocation for its own sake is “stupid” and that she would rather share insights. Your current program “Heimleuchte” is aimed at politics and society in a critical and humorous way. After her 70th birthday, she initially felt like a “grandma,” but today she is happy to be healthy and to have experienced a lot. She will spend her 75th birthday with her husband Peter Knirsch in Hungary, possibly visiting a castle.
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Marlon B. James, former member of the band Söhne Mannheims, has died in Jamaica at the age of 60. The musician was killed in an armed attack at a bar in Robin's Bay, according to media reports.
The Bad Dürkheim sausage market starts on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with a concert on Ludwigsplatz and runs until September 21st. The historic wine festival, which attracts over 600,000 visitors annually and is considered the largest in the world, includes traditional elements such as the tapping of the barrel and a historic opening spectacle. Prime Minister Gordon Schnieder (CDU) will give a welcoming speech. The festival has its roots in the 12th century and is celebrating its 610th edition this year.