The Weight of Staatsräson

🎧 This episode explores the world revealed by Hyper-Zionism: Germany, the Nazi Past, and Israel, moving through the tension, fear, and quiet pressure shaping public life in Germany today. I delve into how Staatsräson, introduced as a state-defining obligation, has expanded into an atmosphere that influences speech, culture, and belonging. Through a mix of reflection and witness, I examine how remembrance narrowed into one sanctioned direction, how institutions act from dread rather than principle, and how entire communities navigate invisible lines. This conversation is ultimately about reclaiming breathing space, defending the universal meaning of “Never again,” and refusing to let the lessons of the past be used to restrict voices in the present.

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