In a rapidly changing world, MADE in Germany examines the risks and benefits of digitalization and its impact on the way we work, what we earn and how we live.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 17 hours 30 minutes
Weapons – An explosive industry
The weapons industry is comparatively small but it’s often in the headlines. German weapons manufacturers can’t sell to just anyone – the government has the final say. But why? An interview with the German weapons industry’s top lobbyist.
Cyber defense troops in Estonia
In Estonia, just about every sector operates online, from health to education to financial transactions. That makes the country vulnerable to cyberattack. The most effective weapon against cybercriminals is a rather offline affair – user training.
Does my trench coat match my grenade?
A popular myth says that the metal rings on a trench coat belt are where you clip your hand grenades. Gerhard Elfers takes a sharp look at the overcoat originally worn by British military officers that’s now a wardrobe mainstay.
War – a horror that can be very lucrative
War always brings death, suffering and destruction in its wake. But it can also be a spur to economic growth. From weapons manufacturing and technological innovation to exploitation of new territory and new markets, war can be a lucrative business.
A startup defends against drones
Drones can also be weapons. Loaded with explosives, they’re a bomb. Equipped with a camera, they’re a tool for espionage. German startup Dedrone has developed systems to protect against drone attacks. Buyers come from all over the world.
Why Weapons? A personal exploration
A German-made shotgun or a Japanese katana sword – our German-Japanese reporter Kiyo Dörrer gave both of them a try. What’s so great about shooting at clay pigeons? And why does a katana sword cost 10,000 euros?
To go to work - or to stay home?
In Zimbabwe and Gambia, there are more women in the workforce than men. In industrialized countries like Germany, it's not unusual for women with children to be housewives. Cristina Cubas wonders if German policy deliberately keeps women in the home.
Personally - but not financially - rewarding
The applause, the smell of greasepaint. Acting is an exciting profession. But it's not easy to make a living as an actor in Germany. There's little to no job security. MADE met actress Iris Boss to find out more.
The wire rope inspectors
Jürgen Klein and his colleagues from the Germany company DMT inspect wire ropes and steel cables around the world, ensuring maximum safety. If they make a mistake, it can be a matter of life and death.
Warning: risk ahead!
The greater the risk, the higher the potential profit. Risk is the engine of innovation, and its nemesis is security.