Everything might be different. When we recorded this morning, we were waiting to see if Israel would respond to Iran's missile and drone attack. Well, Israel seems to have launched an attack on a radar installation near--wait for it-- Iran's nuclear development site. Is this a kinetic message or the first step in a multi-stage mission? Did we call it? By the time you hear this, Mike Johnson, the Tenuous Speaker of the House, might be the Former Speaker of the House since Marjorie Taylor Greene vows to oust him if he votes for Ukrainian and Israeli aid on the House Floor, which he vows to do. H ..read more

Con-man Moses Pray sold Bibles. Now Former President Trump sells Bibles. NBC boots Ronna McDaniel. Will she reclaim her Romney name? A bridge in Baltimore is destroyed by a container ship, and Republicans don't want to replace it. But Lara Trump will sing us a country lullaby and make it all okay. This week, the Yank and Kraut recommend two movies to remind us that pretending to believe in God is an age-old, American con-man tradition ..read more

German Soccer drops Adidas and adopts Nike. (Something for the Kraut.) Then the Yank reminds us that Former President Trump has never apologized for calling for the lynching of the five teens accused of the Central Park Jogger Attack. Whiny, white wonderpuffs can't stand the heat when the law is after them, but they talk so tough when it isn't. The rich and powerful take advantage of the two tiered justice system. But the Piper has finally come for his Pay ..read more

The Yank would rather talk about the Oscars than politics. The Kraut is still trying to make sense of United States politics. Derangement Syndrome sets in, but for a pleasant and sometimes meaningful distraction from the craziness of American politics, there are must see films, some even recognized, or nominated and snubbed, by the Oscars. Hear Austin's (the Yank's) Oscar Principles: One, the Oscars is, above all, a television show. Two, the films on the Oscar list are mostly worth seeing. Three, the Academy votes are not scientifically conducted, and therefore are not definitive. And four, th ..read more

In the State of the Union Address, President Biden reminds us that we are on a national quest to create a perfect union (e pluribus unum) as envisioned in our earliest documents--but not quite achieved--to ensure the inalienable rights of all, making each of us an equal among citizens. This leads Marcus and Austin, the Kraut and Yank, to discuss the film, Origin (directed by Ava Duvernay), and the book that inspires it, Caste, The Origins of Our Discontents (by Isabel Wilkenson). It's Oscar Weekend, but the world doesn't need another superhero movie. No fantasy here. A must-see film (and must ..read more

Geriatric Gunslingers President Biden and Candidate Trump both claim a little part of the Texas-Mexico border this week for photo-ops to highlight their immigration policies. Former President Trump’s wall can be defeated by a $70 Home Depot grinder. Biden gets wonky with the types of numbers that earn him the respect of border agents. Polling suggests the Biden Campaign is in trouble. Will heads or hearts prevail when voters go to the polls? Listen to the sound of despair as The Yank contemplates recent political polling. Also, Coming Soon: We went to see the movie Origin, directed by Ava DuVe ..read more

?️ Yanks & Krauts" delves into the somber realities of global politics and the fragile state of democracy. From the cold streets of Berlin to the heated courtrooms of Georgia, join Austin and Marcus as they navigate through a labyrinth of current events that shape our world. This week, we confront the harrowing reality of Alexey Navalny's alleged assassination—an act that exposes the ruthless extent of Putin's regime and its chilling impact on Russian democracy and global politics. As we unravel the layers of this tragedy, we also cast a critical eye on the responses from global leaders, i ..read more

Dive into the latest episode of "Yanks & Krauts" where humor meets hard-hitting analysis! ?️ From the culinary mysteries of Saumagen to the political theater surrounding NATO, Trump, and Biden - no topic is off the table. We dissect Germany's defense spending spree, debate the economic juggernaut behind supporting Ukraine, and even take a detour through the Super Bowl's commercial frenzy. ??? Plus, don't miss our Neil Diamond sing-along finale that's more than just a musical treat ..read more

As the presidential election draws closer, the competition for the White House grows more intense. Oddly enough, the topic of discussion is not one of the most pressing domestic topics, such as the continuous influx of refugees on the southern border of the USA, but the age of both candidates. Recently, there was a report by the Special Counsel on confidential documents that Joe Biden had taken home during his time as vice president. The findings were politically explosive. Although Special Prosecutor Hur concluded that the initial situation did not warrant an indictment, his 300-page report d ..read more

In the inaugural episode of "Yanks & Krauts," hosts Marcus Schuler and Austin Bah embark on a compelling journey through a diverse range of topics, blending politics, literature, and cultural observations. Recording from San Rafael, California, Marcus, a German expat, and Austin, a native Californian, offer their unique perspectives on current political scenes and life in the Golden State. The episode kicks off with a discussion about the approaching U.S. presidential elections, delving into the political dynamics and the complexities at the southern U.S. border. They discuss President Joe ..read more