In this episode of 'Over Here, Over There', hosts Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler engage in a deep conversation with David Cay Johnston, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and expert on Donald Trump. Johnston shares his insights on Trump's rise to power, his manipulative tactics, health issues, and the implications of his presidency on American democracy and global relations. The discussion also touches on Trump's tax practices, the potential impact of the Epstein files, and the risks posed by Trumpism in future elections. Johnston emphasizes the need for courage in journalism and politics to confront the challenges posed by Trump and his administration. This episode was recorded before the onset of US/Israeli hostilities with Iran, but all the content is more relevant than ever.

Please don't forget to like, subscribe, share, and add your comments about this episode below. Why do you think Trump does what he does? How is his administration affecting your life, and what are you going to do about it? David Cay Johnston challenges all of us to uphold our democratic values during these challenging times, and at a minimum, make sure you register and cast your vote in November's midterm elections.

Here are links to David Cay Johnston's resources:

Wikipedia bio; DC Report; Rochester Institute of Technology Profile

Here are a few of David Cay Johnston's outstanding investigative works in Amazon Books:

‘The Making of Donald Trump’; ‘The Big Cheat: How Donald Trump Fleeced America and Enriched Himself and His Family'

'It's Even Worse Than You Think: What the Trump Administration Is Doing to America'

See also David's bio and other resources: Wikipedia bio; DC Report; Rochester Institute of Technology Profile

In partnership with the Amerikahaus in Munich, Germany, Over Here, Over There's Claudia Koestler explores the profound insights of renowned photographer Jeff Dunas, in his latest exhibition, capturing the essence of smalltown America and blues legends. Discover how his long-term projects reveal cultural identity, the power of photography, and the enduring legacy of blues music.

At times when politics so often drives a wedge between people — and especially across the transatlantic relationship — Dunas's insight and artistry offer something rare: a look at the America we all carry in our hearts.

Dunas's work looks past ideology. His lens turns instead toward the human side of America: through it, the diners, dusty roads, and soulful portraits of Blues legends become not symbols of division but echoes of home, no matter which side of the Atlantic we stand on. His images remind us that beyond politics and noise, there’s still a universal language in the light, faces, and rhythms of everyday life — the America of the heart, not headlines.

📍 Visiting Munich?
See Jeff Dunas’ exhibition “Smalltown America” and “Blues Legends” at Amerikahaus through July 31, 2026.

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For more information on Jeff Dunas's work, please see https://www.dunas.com/.

A special thanks to the Amerikahaus Munich, which provides thought-provoking and engaging events throughout the year.

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When you hear 'German local elections', you may think, understandably, that they don't have much impact on your way of life. Au contraire, or more appropriately, nicht so. In this episode, Claudia Koestler and Dan Harris explore the recent local elections in Germany, analyzing their implications for local and national politics, the rise of the far-right AfD, and the state of democracy in Europe.

From the micro to the macro, join us for insights into how local German election results reflect broader political trends and what they mean for the future of democracy. Please don't forget to like, share, subscribe, and leave your comments below on this episode and elections in your area of the world, and how they impact your country and the rest of the world.

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