Saying goodbye to Anne Will's political talk show era
The curtains have fallen on an iconic chapter in German television history. After 16 years and 553 episodes, Anne Will (57) hosted her final discussion round titled "The World in Chaos – Is Germany Up to the Challenge?" on ARD, marking the end of her popular talk show on December 3, 2023. During her farewell episode, she welcomed Federal Minister of Economics and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck (54), among other guests.
Expressing gratitude
Navid Kermani (56), a writer and journalist, was the first to thank Anne Will for her enlightening 16 years of political dialogue during her farewell episode. In agreement, Habeck also expressed his thanks for her style-defining presentation.
Will acknowledges her audience and carries on working with NDR and ARD
The evening closed with Anne Will thanking her viewers for their great trust and interest in her program. She conveyed that her collaboration with NDR and ARD would continue beyond her talk show. Although the specifics of the further collaboration remain unclear, her team presented her with a token of appreciation: several bouquets of flowers.
A new chapter begins: Caren Miosga takes over
From 2024, Caren Miosga (54) will bring a fresh perspective to the Sunday evening slot of "Anne Will" on ARD. Renowned for her time as a "Tagesthemen" presenter, Miosga's program will bear the provisional title "Miosga". An exact broadcast date has yet to be announced.
Other political talk shows also take a break
As the year draws to a close, several other popular political talk shows on German public channels go on hiatus. Hosts like Sandra Maischberger, Maybrit Illner, and Markus Lanz will return to the airwaves in January 2024, while Louis Klamroth will return towards the end of January.
Transforming her role
Anne Will has shifted her journalistic focus from broadcasting to podcasting, launching a show titled "Politik mit Anne Will" every Thursday and Saturday. This new format focuses on deep-dive political analyses and interviews with influential figures.
Further insights:
- Kermani and Habeck applauded Anne Will's 16-year stint of style-defining political talk shows, which they considered "an enlightenment" for many years.
- In her farewell message, Anne Will expressed joy and honor for her time with her audience and acknowledged that while it may sound sentimental, it was true.
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Anne Will's new podcast, "Politik mit Anne Will," provides in-depth political analysis and discussion, featuring interviews with prominent figures. With her move to this format, Will has adopted a more flexible journalistic approach that aligns with her new style of work. While no further details are currently available, it is clear that Will will continue her collaboration with NDR and ARD beyond her talk show.
