DW Podcasts
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An anthology of English-language podcasts from Germany's international broadcaster, covering science, culture, and in-depth European news.
This is not a single podcast, but a YouTube channel distributing several distinct English-language audio programs from Deutsche Welle, Germany's public broadcaster. The feed includes weekly shows like 'Inside Europe' for current affairs, 'Living Planet' for environmental stories, and 'Science Unscripted' for new research. The programs are editorially independent and produced for a global audience with high production values.
“Unlike single-subject podcasts, DW's feed is an anthology, offering different formats from news roundups to narrative documentaries. Its backing by Germany's public broadcaster provides a distinctly European viewpoint, separate from typical US or UK media.”
Who hosts this show
DW Podcasts is the official collection of original English-language podcasts from Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster. Its journalists, hailing from various parts of the world, produce in-depth reports, conversations, and stories on topics ranging from climate and science to European news and culture. The channel aims to provide diverse perspectives on global issues with editorial independence, as mandated by the Deutsche Welle Act.
Credentials & credits
- Germany's public international broadcaster, founded in 1953.
- Funded by the German federal government from tax revenues.
- Regulated by the Deutsche Welle Act to ensure editorial independence from government influence.
- Member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU).
- Broadcasts in 32 languages to a global audience.
- Operates DW Akademie, a center for international media development and training.
Other ventures
- Science Unscripted (science and research podcast).
- Living Planet (environmental documentary podcast).
- Inside Europe (European current affairs podcast).
- DW News Brief (daily news).
- On The Green Fence (environmental debate podcast).
- Conflict Zone (interview podcast).
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 🤔Jun 28, 2026 · 30 min
- 02California's largest lake is turning to dustJun 27, 2026 · 34 min
- 03UK politics: from Brexit to BurnhamJun 26, 2026 · 54 min
- 04Starting a family in... outer space? | Science UnscriptedJun 20, 2026 · 29 min
- 05Law or politics? Citizenship and Palestinian solidarityJun 19, 2026 · 55 min
- 06Part 2: Following captured CO₂ to the North Sea | Living PlanetJun 19, 2026 · 30 min
- 07Part 1: The carbon capture bet | Living PlanetJun 14, 2026 · 29 min
- 08The wild science behind pigeon “GPS” | Science UnscriptedJun 13, 2026 · 30 min
Notable episodes
- 01Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 🤔
Explores a study using VR avatars of one's 'future self' to improve motivation and its surprising link to criminology.
- 02California's largest lake is turning to dust
A narrative documentary on the health and economic impacts of dust storms, anchored by a personal story from a resident near the drying Salton Sea.
- 03UK politics: from Brexit to Burnham
Uses a fictional near-future scenario of a prime minister's resignation to analyze the real state of UK politics ten years after Brexit.
What you'll be asked on this show
The channel features multiple, distinct podcast formats. 'Inside Europe' is a weekly news magazine with a host introducing reports from correspondents. 'Living Planet' uses a narrative documentary style, blending a host's narration with expert clips and field recordings. 'Science Unscripted' is a conversational interview show, often with two co-hosts (Conor Dillon and Gabriel Borrud) and a guest expert.
Questions DW Podcasts keeps coming back to
8 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when DW Podcasts reaches for it.
process
3- Q.01
“How can we actually achieve our long-term goals?”
This question, from the 'Science Unscripted' podcast, typically opens the main discussion to establish the core problem the guest's research addresses.
- Q.02
“What specific goals were people in the study working on?”
Used on 'Science Unscripted' to get concrete examples that make the research more relatable to the audience.
- Q.03
“How did the results from the VR experience compare to the smartphone app?”
This type of question compares different conditions within a study to evaluate what is most effective.
technique
1- Q.01
“Can you explain the technical details, like how the avatar's voice works?”
On 'Science Unscripted', hosts ask this to clarify the methodology of an experiment for a lay audience.
personal
1- Q.01
“Is it psychologically beneficial to confront your own aging?”
The hosts of 'Science Unscripted' often bring the research into a personal realm, questioning the human impact.
controversy
1- Q.01
“Is there a risk of making people depressed by showing them a negative future?”
A common tactic on 'Science Unscripted' is to challenge the premise and explore potential negative consequences or ethical issues.
origin
1- Q.01
“How does this research connect back to your main field of criminology?”
This is used to tie a specific study back to the guest's broader expertise and origin story.
future
1- Q.01
“Could a personal avatar coach become a part of our daily lives in the future?”
Towards the end of an interview on 'Science Unscripted', hosts will ask guests to speculate on the future applications of their work.
Signature segments
- · Host introduction: 'This is Living Planet...' (Living Planet)
- · Whispered show name: 'Science unscripted' (Science Unscripted)
- · Host introduction: 'Hello and welcome to Inside Europe...' (Inside Europe)
- · Weekly audience quiz segment (Inside Europe)
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically academics, researchers, subject-matter experts, and journalists relevant to a specific episode's topic. Examples include a criminologist for a segment on future-self research, climate scientists for a report on dust storms, and political historians for analysis of current events.
- Jean-Louis van Gelderon Where do you see yourself in 10 years? 🤔
- Amato Evanon California's largest lake is turning to dust
- Michelle Dugan Delgadoon California's largest lake is turning to dust
- Steven Fieldingon UK politics: from Brexit to Burnham
- Norma Percyon UK politics: from Brexit to Burnham
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The channel is funded by the German federal government and does not feature third-party advertising. It frequently cross-promotes other podcasts from the Deutsche Welle network.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- What is DW Podcasts?
- It is the main YouTube channel for English-language podcasts from Deutsche Welle, Germany's public international broadcaster, featuring shows on news, science, and culture.
- Is this a single podcast?
- No, it's an anthology channel that distributes several different shows, including 'Inside Europe', 'Living Planet', and 'Science Unscripted'.
- Who is the host?
- There is no single host. Each podcast has its own presenters, such as Kate Laycock for 'Inside Europe' and Sam Baker or Neil King for 'Living Planet'.
- What is the format?
- The format varies by show, ranging from conversational interviews ('Science Unscripted') to narrative documentaries ('Living Planet') and news roundups ('Inside Europe').
- Is the podcast channel still active?
- Yes, the channel releases new episodes from its various podcasts multiple times a week.
- How is the channel funded?
- It is funded by the German federal government through taxes and does not feature commercial advertising.
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- [01]Deutsche Welle - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [02]Deutsche Welle | History, Global Reach, Journalism Advocacy, & Facts | Britannicabritannica.com
- [03]DW Podcasts Official YouTube Channelyoutube.com
- [04]20 Best Deutsche Welle Podcasts to Listen to in 2026rephonic.com
- [05]Inside Europe - DW.comdw.com
- [06]Science Unscripted - CBC Listencbc.ca
- [07]#SEJSpotlight: Sam Baker, Freelance Journalist, Radio/Podcast Host and Audio Producersej.org
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