You are listening to the very first episode of Smiths Kushti Podcast bringing you current news and views from Germany and across Europe. Our host Lisa caught up with Student & actress Estera Stan, Romani activist & make-up artist, Esther Reinhardt Bendel and Historian & researcher, Jana Mechelhoff - Herezi from Stiftung Denkmal. We find out more about how the covid-19 pandemic is fanning the flames of anti - Roma sentiment across Europe and the role commemoration can play in the face of rising far-right extremism.

Featured Guests:

Young activist & actress Estera Stan @estera_s.s

Romani activist & make-up artist Esther Reinhardt Bendel @rauba__traubi

Jana Mechelhoff Herezi Historian & researcher at @stiftungdenkmal

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Artwork: Elijah Vardo @ElijahVardo; Animator Marius Roth @treefibet; Music: Aroma Records