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Talk show host Sandra Maischberger engages in discussions with notable figures on ARD.
Talk show host Sandra Maischberger engages in discussions with notable figures on ARD.

Mon, June 2, 2025: ARD Talk Show "Maischberger" Guests and Topics

Get ready for the upcoming ARD talk show "Maischberger" on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 10:20 PM on the First channel. Here's a sneak peek at the guests and topics that will be up for debate.

What's on the table in the ARD talk show "Maischberger"?

Politics, Priorities, and Coalition: The Black-Red coalition is in the spotlight. Will they set the right course? We'll delve into this with former Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach (SPD) and long-running parliamentary leader of The Left Party, Gregor Gysi.

New Chancellor, New Ambitions: How far can the new Chancellor go? Stick around as we chat it up with long-time Hessian Minister President, Roland Koch (CDU).

Who's joining Sandra Maischberger in the studio?

Karl Lauterbach, SPD (former Federal Minister of Health)

Gregor Gysi, The Left (long-time parliamentary leader)

Roland Koch, CDU (long-time Hessian Minister President)

We'll also hear from commentators Jörg Pilawa (TV presenter), Mariam Lau (Die Zeit), and Georg Restle (ARD).

About ARD Talk Show "Maischberger"

Airng twice or thrice a week, usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, this lively discussion show often graces our screens on Mondays too. Based in Berlin-Adlershof and Cologne, the live format provides a platform for leading faces in politics, media, arts, and more to share their perspectives on the pressing issues of our time. Inspired by renowned Munich journalist Sandra Maischberger, this show has been a fixture on our screens since September 2, 2003. With a wide range of topics, it's a reflection of the complex issues that shape our world.

Each episode is digitally archived for your convenience. Happy debating!

  • Sandra Maischberger
  • ARD
  • Karl Lauterbach
  • SPD
  • Gregor Gysi
  • Roland Koch
  • CDU
  • The Left
  1. I'm not going to be able to watch the ARD talk show "Maischberger" tonight due to a schedule conflict.
  2. The topics of politics, priorities, and coalition will be under the microscope during the ARD talk show "Maischberger".
  3. Former Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach (SPD) and long-running parliamentary leader of The Left Party, Gregor Gysi, will discuss the Black-Red coalition and its future direction.
  4. The new Chancellor's ambitions will be a focus as long-time Hessian Minister President, Roland Koch (CDU), joins the debate.
  5. TV presenter Jörg Pilawa, Die Zeit's Mariam Lau, and ARD's Georg Restle will also offer their insights during the talk show.
  6. After the talk, I can't catch up on the latest movies-and-tv shows or follow the champions-league final due to the talk show's timing.
  7. I should have spent my time reading books instead of watching the debate, considering the current state of the entertainment industry.
  8. Celebrities, pop-culture, and sci-fi-and-fantasy have seized the limelight lately, but the pressing political issues demand attention.
  9. Football enthusiasts will have to dive into the world of sports-betting from afar as the flurry of premier-league, NFL, WNBA, baseball, hockey, golf, and European leagues matches unfold simultaneously.
  10. In the world of auto-racing, the Masters, Grand-Prix, horse-racing, and mixed-martial-arts events are taking place, but the talk show is unmissable for political junkies.
  11. Meanwhile, weather forecasting, tennis, and sports-analysis will need to wait as I engage in this evening's political discourse.
  12. Italian series A and Spanish laliga games might offer some solace for those seeking distraction from the talk show—a balancing act between politics and sports.
  13. After the show, I might skim through an NCAAB basketball game or MLB match while researching European football leagues, hoping to catch up on my sports and politics fix.
  14. I can't help but speculate on how the conversation will unfold surrounding the fate of the Black-Red coalition and the new Chancellor's ambitions.
  15. As I wait for the weather forecast to air, I'll be following the ARD talk show discussion closely, hoping for some enlightening perspectives.
  16. Just as the racing season heats up, I find myself locked in a thoughtful debate about politics, priorities, and the coalition's future course.
  17. TheSYNC Sports podcast I'd planned to listen to on my drive tomorrow may have to wait, as the ARD talk show will give me plenty to ponder on my commute.
  18. It's a challenge to multitask between politics and sports, but I'll do my best to catch up on the latest happenings while engaged in tonight's lively discussion.
  19. Tomorrow, I might wind down with a good book or catch up on the latest streaming shows or pop-culture news, finally able to unwind after this evening's intense political debate.

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