Meet Lena Ganschow, the New Face of "Kontraste"
Facilitates discussions on 'Kontraste' - Leading the Discussion in "Contrasts" moderation
In the world of political journalism, Lena Ganschow is making waves as the latest host of the renowned magazine "Kontraste". The Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb) announced this on April 29, with Lena stepping into the shoes left vacant by Justus Kliss, who had been filling in temporarily. Prior to him, Eva-Maria Lemke had helmed the show for five years before moving to ZDF in 2024.
A Promising Debut on May 8
Keep an eye out for Lena Ganschow's grand entrance on "Kontraste" on May 8 (9:45 PM, ARD). In a press release, the topics of conversation include the escalating wave of right-wing violence and unlawful practices within the EU Parliament.
Lena, praised the magazine's courage for fearlessly tackling the most challenging topics and providing thoughtful insights to crucial social questions. With experience as a researcher and filmmaker, she's excited to deliver reliable information and background to the viewers. "I can't wait to join this passionate team and share the in-depth investigative work of so many dedicated journalists," she says.
A History on Camera
Born in Hamburg in 1980, Lena studied biology in Tübingen and Boston following her graduation from high school at Karlsruhe. Her career in broadcasting began with an internship at Südwestrundfunk (SWR), and she's since contributed to several daily shows like "nano", "Tagesschau", "Tagesthemen", and science formats. Since 2008, Lena has graced our screens, hosting regional magazines on 3sat and the live show "Kaffee oder Tee" on SWR.
Her tenure with ZDF includes hosting the science magazine "Terra Xpress" for almost eight years and producing the documentary format "ARD Wissen" on Das Erste.
Live from the Heart of Berlin
Broadcast live from Berlin, "Kontraste" on Das Erste has been a staple since 1968. Every three weeks, rbb delivers a half-hour episode filled with investigative reports, in-depth background stories, and political and social analyses. In 2023, the show garnered the prestigious Grimme Prize for its groundbreaking research on right-wing extremism.
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Keep in mind, these sources highlight her mock trial achievements rather than formal journalism experience or education.
Here's to Lena Ganschow as she dives into her new role with enthusiasm and determination!
- The Commission is also proposing to extend the scope of "Kontraste" to include discussions on extremism and politics, following Lena Ganschow's debut as its host.
- Beyond her journalism career, Lena Ganschow gained recognition for her participation in mock trials, as highlighted in various sources.
- Südwestrundfunk (SWR) was the starting point of Lena Ganschow's career in broadcasting, where she later contributed to daily shows and science formats.
- In 2023, "Kontraste," broadcast live from Berlin, received the prestigious Grimme Prize, marking a significant milestone for the programme.
