00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – One in four Germans works in their free time: More and more Germans are regularly working in their spare time. Is this always voluntary, or is it increasingly simply necessary? Find out the motivations and preferred side jobs, ranging from waitressing and dog sitting to online retail, in our podcast. 08:40 – Cruises: Not just one, but two inquiries about cruises were received by our foundation this week. How will the cruise market develop in the future, and for whom is a trip on an ocean liner even an option? We provide answers to the question of why more and more guests are boarding these floating hotels and why the industry continues to gain popularity despite room for improvement regarding environmental impact. 19:40 – Dreams of old age: Finally, look forward to our topic of the week: What do Germans dream of in old age? Our society is aging – but are our wishes for the future changing as a result? Find out now. 25:55 – What's coming, what's staying, what's going?

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – Can we trust each other? For the first time in 20 years, the trust Germans place in one another has declined significantly. More than half distrust their fellow human beings. What are the reasons for these significant changes? In this episode, you will learn what role institutions, the pandemic, and also our own confidence in our intuition and our decisions play. Do we ultimately have to relearn how to trust? 11:35 – Transparent companies: All of a company's actions are increasingly coming under public scrutiny. A look behind the scenes – that's what more and more customers are demanding. But what impact will this have on the actions, reputation, and success of companies in the future? What is ultimately crucial for the customer? 17:20 – Organic is booming: But is that really the case? Find out why many Germans now attach far greater importance to the regionality and seasonality of products than to the countless labels on the growing number of organic products in the supermarket. 25:55 – What's coming, what's staying, what's going?

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the Topic 01:00 – Chart of the Week/Camping: The popularity of traveling by motorhome/caravan or camper van continues to grow among Germans. But why do Germans increasingly prefer holidays in the great outdoors, and what role do clean sanitary facilities play in this? Find out why more and more people in our digital world are yearning for the "simple life" and who is actually most interested in camping. Which types of camping are particularly popular, and what can't Germans do without? 09:45 – Childlessness in Germany: Why are many Germans nowadays choosing not to have children and opting for a childless life? Fear plays an important, if not decisive, role in this. 18:40 – Mainstream or Individuality?: What does it actually mean to be mainstream? Has the search for individuality perhaps become the new mainstream? Look forward to a stimulating discussion on this big question of life. 26:15 – What's coming, what's staying, what's going?

00:36 – Welcome/Introduction to the topic 01:00 – Chart of the Week/The Comeback of Good Neighbors? How important is good neighborliness to Germans? The fact is: More and more citizens want more interaction in their living environment and long for an end to individualism and egoism. Learn more about the different roles that neighbors will play in the future and the importance of trust and security, as well as demographic and regional differences. 08:48 – Football Goes to Germany: Learn more about the various reasons why more and more Germans are becoming interested in the American national sport. What characterizes this sport? And why has it triggered an international wave of enthusiasm in recent years? 18:39 – Wi-Fi Free Zones: This week's topic addresses the question: Free Wi-Fi or No Wi-Fi – what do Germans really want these days? And what are the reasons why young people in particular want to be less dependent on the internet and their mobile devices? 23:58 – What's Coming, What's Staying, What's Going?