Observed Signal · Aug 24, 2026 · Event (Audience Consultation) · Source: DWDL · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
WDR Invites 100 Citizens to Discuss Its Programs
The German public broadcaster WDR will invite 100 citizens to its Funkhaus in Cologne under the motto “Discover. Experience. Join in.” to present program highlights and solicit feedback. The event, scheduled for 30 September at 16:30 and lasting three and a half hours, will showcase five upcoming offerings — the investigative docuseries Die Pflegemafia, a roadtrip by comedian Tahsim Durgun titled Deutschland ich küss Dein Herz, the Babylon Berlin audio drama Haus Vaterland, a female-empowerment format Vibes - Find your Fire with Motsi Mabuse, and two documentary series Rise & Fall about Schalke and Dortmund (1997). After presentations and a short interview round, attendees can visit five themed stations for direct discussion on topic selection, concept development and production. Participation requires prior application via the WDR events page; selected applicants will be notified about ten days before the event.
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- WDR will invite 100 citizens to its Funkhaus in Cologne for a program-feedback event.
- The event is scheduled for 30 September at 16:30 and is planned to last three and a half hours.
- Five new program offerings will be presented: Die Pflegemafia; Deutschland ich küss Dein Herz (Tahsim Durgun); Haus Vaterland; Vibes - Find your Fire (with Motsi Mabuse); and Rise & Fall (Schalke and Dortmund, 1997).
- Participation requires prior application via the WDR events page; applicants will be informed about selection roughly ten days before the event.
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