Trash-Talking with Maischberger on June 2: Top Guests and Controversial Topics of the Upcoming Episode
Hosts and subject matters for the upcoming Monday edition - Speakers and subjects slated for the upcoming broadcast
Get ready for the fiery head-to-heads and no-holds-barred discussions on the ARD talk show, "Maischberger," airing on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 10:20 PM CET on Das Erste. Here's what you can expect from the upcoming heated episode.
What's on the Table in the ARD Talk Show "Maischberger" on June 2?
Social and Defense: Are the Black-Red Coalition's Priorities Aimless?
Former Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach (SPD) and long-time chairman of the Left Party's parliamentary group Gregor Gysi will duke it out in this face-off, discussing whether the current ruling coalition sets the right priorities.
Interview with a Merz Confidant: Can the New Chancellor Make a Difference?
Long-time Hessian Minister President Roland Koch (CDU) will join Sandra Maischberger in the studio to share his insights on what the new Chancellor can accomplish.
Who's Joining the Discussion?
Sparks will fly when:
- Karl Lauterbach, SPD (former Federal Minister of Health)
- Gregor Gysi, The Left (long-time chairman of the parliamentary group)
- Roland Koch, CDU (long-time Hessian Minister President)
And don't miss these commentators:
- Jörg Pilawa (TV presenter)
- Mariam Lau (Die Zeit)
- Georg Restle (ARD)
A Little Background:
"Maischberger," hosted by the incendiary Sandra Maischberger since its debut on September 2, 2003, airs two to three times a week, usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and occasionally on Mondays[1]. The high-energy format emanates from Berlin-Adlershof and the WDR studios in Cologne. Shining a light on the hottest and most divisive political and societal issues of the day, "Maischberger" brings together politicians, experts, media professionals, artists, and other opinion leaders to share their views and engage in intense discussions[2].
Tune in to witness the sparks fly as Sandra and her guests tackle the burning issues of the day. Each episode will be available in the public broadcasters' media library after it airs.
- Sandra Maischberger
- ARD
- Karl Lauterbach
- SPD
- Gregor Gysi
- Roland Koch
- CDU
- The Left
[1] "ARD Talk Show "Maischberger"" (n.d.). Wikipedia. Accessed May 30, 2025. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARD_Talk_Show_Maischberger
[2] "Maischberger" (n.d.). www.ardmediathek.de. Accessed May 30, 2025. https://www.ardmediathek.de/tv/maischberger/6353966-0/maischberger-fuhr-die-gespraeche-zur-erde-vor-sandra-maischberger-zur-erde-vor-sandra-maischberger- albums/maischberger-75673-1.html
- Sandra Maischberger, the host of the ARD talk show "Maischberger," will lead the discussions on June 2, focusing on topics like the Black-Red Coalition's priorities and the new Chancellor's potential impact.
- In the first segment, former Federal Minister of Health Karl Lauterbach (SPD) and long-time chairman of the Left Party's parliamentary group, Gregor Gysi, will debate whether the current ruling coalition is aiming in the right direction.
- In another segment, long-time Hessian Minister President Roland Koch (CDU) will share his insights with Sandra Maischberger about what the new Chancellor can achieve.
- Besides politicians, the program will also feature TV presenter Jörg Pilawa, journalist Mariam Lau from Die Zeit, and Georg Restle from ARD, providing diverse opinions on these critical issues.
- The discussion on books might not be part of the June 2 episode, but "Maischberger" has previously shed light on literature and literature-related topics.
- Topics like migration, war-and-conflicts, entertainment, celebrities, policy-and-legislation, crime-and-justice, accidents, fires, sci-fi-and-fantasy, and pop-culture might not be covered in the upcoming episode, but they are commonly discussed on the show.
- Social-media, car-accidents, and general-news could also be potential subjects for discussion, considering their relevance to contemporary society and politics, but there is no indication they will be addressed in the June 2 episode.
- The next day after the airing of the June 2 episode, viewers will be able to access it in the public broadcasters' media library, allowing them to revisit the engaging conversations and insights shared during the show.
