Today's guest on Fabian Köster's new TV program is Söder, who will appear on screen first.
In an unexpected turn of events, German politician Markus Söder found himself in a lively debate on the talk show "Next Stop Koester." Hosted by Fabian Koester, the show is part of the "heute-show extra" series and will premiere this Friday on ZDF.
The exchange between Söder and Koester was far from ordinary, with the topics ranging from politics to pop culture. Söder defended an Instagram post featuring a sausage, stating that he was invited and it would have been rude not to partake. However, Koester questioned the significance of the sausage, asking if it was worth kneeling for.
The conversation took a humorous turn when Koester playfully compared Söder to Elvis Presley, implying that Söder's populist style might be more reminiscent of the King of Rock 'n' Roll than a serious politician. Söder, in response, stood his ground, citing Bavaria's success as the most successful state in Germany.
The discussion became somewhat absurd when Green-bashing entered the fray, with a speech sequence from the Political Ash Wednesday being played, in which Söder accused the Greens of all "drinking ginger smoothies."
The show's unique concept saw Söder and Koester stuck in an elevator for the duration of the interview. During this tense moment, Söder listed Bavaria's achievements, including being the best startup country, the safest country, having the most technology, and having the highest quality of life.
However, Söder faced criticism for nearly parodying Willy Brandt's kneeling at the Warsaw Ghetto Memorial and posting a picture of a sausage on Instagram shortly after. Söder defended his actions during the elevator interrogation, stating that he was invited and it would have been rude not to eat the sausage.
Despite the playful banter, it's clear that both Söder and Koester have their sights set on higher office. However, their chances of becoming Federal Chancellor remain slim. Regardless, the spirited exchange on "Next Stop Koester" promises to be an entertaining watch.
Social-media conversations intensified around the unconventional interview, with many commenting on Söder's Instagram post featuring a sausage. The debate about entertainment and celebrities escalated as comparisons were made between Söder and celebrities like Elvis Presley, highlighting the intersection of pop-culture and politics.
