Topic and Guests of the New Episode on Monday - ‘Hart aber fair’ Exposes the Dark Side of Discount Culture Ahead of Black Friday
The next episode of Hart aber fair will tackle the hidden consequences of bargain hunting. Airing on Monday, November 24 at 9:00 PM on Das Erste, the show will explore how discount tire wars and shopping frenzies impact consumers, workers, and the environment. Host Louis Klamroth will lead the discussion with a panel of politicians, industry experts, and analysts.
The upcoming edition, titled ‘Discount Wars and Shopping Frenzy: What’s the Real Cost of Bargains?’, will examine the reliability of discounted prices and aggressive sales tactics. Guests include Christoph Ploß of the CDU, former Green Party leader Renate Künast, and retail expert Gerrit Heinemann. They will be joined by economist Bianca Heinicke, consumer rights advocate Tatjana Halm, and logistics specialist Gero Furchheim.
The discussion will focus on the future of digital trade, including the role of AI in e-commerce and its effects on businesses and shoppers. With Black Friday and the holiday season approaching, the show aims to highlight the broader implications of relentless discounting. The episode will be hosted by Louis Klamroth, who has led the programme since its launch.
