Lecture
Free Registration: via anmeldung@daz.org
German American Institut

Pop stars like Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, and Janelle Monáe are getting involved in politics and inspiring millions. But can they also decide elections? In this multimedia lecture, cultural journalist Vanessa Schneider explores how mainstream pop became political, the role musicians play in election campaigns, and the limits of their activism. She explores protest anthems, social media campaigns, and the question of whether their engagement is motivated by conviction or also serves economic interests.

Vanessa Schneider is a multimedia journalist and presenter for public broadcasting. After completing her bachelor's degree in American Studies and History and her master's degree in Popular Music and Media at the University of Paderborn, she completed a journalistic internship at the Electronic Media School in Babelsberg. Her main interests are US cultural history and pop culture, as well as storytelling podcasts. She is currently an editor in the BR StoryTeam for the podcast Wild Wild Web.

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DAZ Lecture: Wirtschaft unter Druck

Since taking office, Donald Trump has deliberately used tariffs as a means of economic and political pressure – sometimes against China, Canada, and the EU. But what are the goals of this strategy? Is it truly about protecting American jobs, or are geopolitical interests at the forefront? The first consequences of this trade policy are already noticeable: increasing trade conflicts, a weakening labor market, and declining consumer sentiment in the US. What can we expect now? What further impact will this development have on the US economy, German companies, and transatlantic trade?

With:
Prof. Dr. Gerlinde Groitl
is a political scientist with a focus on security policy, strategic studies, and great power competition. She is currently the interim professor for governance in multi-level systems at the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg.

• The Grosscomburg castle
  The outer fortifications of Comburg castle, p. e. the impressive parapet walk around the whole complex, are freely accessible.
  https://www.kloster-grosscomburg.de/en/

• The Würth Museum

Admission: free
https://kunst.wuerth.com/arts/Exhibitions/Imaging-the-Third-Dimension/Imaging-the-Third-Dimension.php

• Stroll through the Medieval Town
  We can take some time to explore the cobbled streets of Schwäbisch Hall's medieval old town. With its historic architecture and scenic views along the river, it’s the perfect place for a leisurely walk and a glimpse into the town’s storied past.

When: Sunday 25 Mai 2025
Where: Schwäbisch Hall picturesque old town

We use the train from Stuttgart Central Station and back:
We meet 10:45 AM at the beginning of track 16
============> PLEASE BE ON TIME !
Our train is RE90 leaving from Track 10.57 AM
We only take trains where you can use with the 58€-Ticket/Deutschland-Ticket.
You need to ORGANIZE your train ticket BY YOURSELF !

In case of accident, neither the Metropolitan Club Stuttgart nor the organizers of this event assume any responsibility.

Delaware Choral Scholars
We meet in front of Stiftskirche 15 Minutes before the concert starts.
Wir treffen uns vor dem Haupteingeng der Stiftskirche 15 Min. vor dem Konzert.

*Description:*Delaware is a small US state, located about 250 km south of New York. At Delaware University, Dr. Paul D. Head directs the extensive choral conducting program, which includes several choirs with diverse programmatic focuses. His traveling ensemble, Choral Scholars, has already received numerous awards. This year, the choir will participate in the International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, Allgäu, to which approximately a dozen excellent choirs from around the world are invited every two years. We are grateful for this further cooperation, through which we can get to know a first-class and ambitious US ensemble.-------------

# 10 euros (students, severely disabled people 5 e

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Delaware ist ein kleiner Bundesstaat in den USA, etwa 250 km südlich von New York. An der Delaware University leitet Dr. Paul D. Head das umfangreiche Programm für Chorleitung, zu dem mehrere Chöre
mit unterschiedlicher programmatischer Ausrichtung gehören. Sein Reise-Ensemble Choral Scholars wurde bereits mit vielen Preisen ausgezeichnet. In diesem Jahr nimmt der Chor am Internationalen Kammerchorwettbewerb in Marktoberdorf im Allgäu teil, zu dem alle zwei Jahre etwa ein Dutzend exzellente Chöre aus aller Welt eingeladen werden. Wir sind dankbar für diese weitere Kooperation,
durch die wir ein erstklassiges und ambitioniertes US-Ensemble kennenlernen dürfen

# 10 Euro (Schüler:innen, Studierende, Schwerbehinderte 5 Euro)