Markus Lanz discusses current crises: Ukraine, economy and more!

Markus Lanz discusses current crises: Ukraine, economy and more!

The talk show “Markus Lanz” on ZDF has been an integral part of the program since its premiere in 2008 and deals with a variety of topics, with an increasing focus on political content. Loud Wetterauer newspaper The editions of the show reach up to one million viewers. The show airs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and has evolved from easily accessible tabloid topics to serious political discourse, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.

Moderator Markus Lanz regularly welcomes guests from various areas such as politics, science and journalism. These guests are often announced at short notice, which increases the curiosity of the audience. The last episode on May 21st had, among others, the SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch, the journalist Kristina Dunz and the economist Lars Feld in the studio.

Current topics and social relevance

One of the central topics of the past broadcasts was the war in Ukraine. The discussions not only discussed the current status of negotiations between the USA and Russia, but also the role of the Bundeswehr and German foreign policy. The show has thus created an important platform for current socio-political issues, which is supported by Lanz's detailed documentary contributions. For example, the programs “Markus Lanz – Moldova Unvarnished” highlighted the effects of the Ukraine conflict in Moldova and neighboring regions.

In recent years, Lanz has also produced several documentaries that deal with international issues. The episode from May 18, 2023 deals with the challenges that the Ukraine war brings with it for Moldova. This variety of topics attracts a wide audience and strengthens the relevance of “Markus Lanz” on German television.

Broadcast structure and outlook

The recording of the program takes place a few hours before the broadcast in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld, while live broadcasts take place during important major events. In light of current developments, the show shows flexible and quick reactions to social events. Despite the Corona crisis, the studio audience was left out for safety reasons, which further changed the broadcast structure.

The next episode of “Markus Lanz” is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th at 11:00 p.m. With its continued attention to defining topics such as the Ukraine war and economic issues, the show remains an indispensable part of the political landscape in Germany. Loud ZDF press portal The topics of “Markus Lanz” are both informative and entertaining, which contributes to the enthusiasm of the audience.