"When does one stop to be left-wing?
Harald Martenstein was a member of the DKP (German Communist Party), then a "Zeit" columnist for 20 years, and today writes for "BILD." He deliberately broke with the Left.Michael Roth has been in the SPD for 39 years and served in the Bundestag for a long time. Today he feels like he's "in a refrigerator" within his own parliamentary group – but he stays.
Why does one leave, why does the other stay? Has Martenstein changed his thinking – or has the Left? Is he on the right today? And Roth: Why does he remain loyal to a party in which he feels like a stranger? When do you leave your political home, and when do you fight for it?"
The live podcast will be held in German.
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The event takes place on Monday, 11 MAY 2026 from 6:30 PM in the former St. Agnes church building, which is now home to the KÖNIG GALERIE.
Your order confirmation serves as your ticket—please present it at the entrance. It is also possible to buy tickets on the spot that same evening.
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Live Podcast
When does one stop to be left-wing? You’ll find out in the next live recording of the podcast based., which aims to return to the roots of journalism: asking questions with curiosity and respect to foster a constructive debate.
The live podcast will be held in German.
Date: 11 MAY 2026 | 6:30 PM
The live podcast will be held in German.
Date: 11 MAY 2026 | 6:30 PM
