Aktuelles aus der Redaktion und Kunstpalast-'Grumpy Guide' Carl Brandi im Gespräch

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Tosja Kormann describes experiencing three different seasons in one Düsseldorf day, questioning if anyone else feels the same.

The episode begins with host Tosja Kormann personally reflecting on Düsseldorf's capricious weather, inviting listener engagement. She introduces colleague Marlen Kess, who presents several local news stories. First, Kess details a court case where three men from Siegen are accused of rape and attempted murder of a 19-year-old woman; the trial started with unusual public exclusion due to sensitive evidence like videos. Second, Kess discusses a lawsuit by a 30-year-old woman against the Düsseldorf Art Academy after her rejection from the free art program; the case highlights the subjectivity of art evaluation, leading the woman to withdraw her claim after judicial advice. Third, Kess reports on Düsseldorf's new Rhine bathing ban, including immediate fines and the city's removal of 'Paradise Beach' from Google to deter swimmers, alongside a police shock campaign. Fourth, she addresses technical problems with QR codes on mail-in ballot notifications for the upcoming municipal election, noting city efforts to resolve issues. The episode then shifts to an interview with Karl Brandi, a Kunstakademie graduate and performer, who explains his 'Grumpy Guide' character Josef Langeling at the Kunstpalast. Brandi describes how the role, born from gaming events and Rhineland humor, uses bad mood to critique museum elitism and engage visitors through interactive performance. He discusses his background in painting and performance, the collaboration with the Kunstpalast, and how the format leverages role-playing mechanics. The conversation explores why the guide works well in Düsseldorf, its appeal in breaking art-viewing hierarchies, and future tour availability. The episode concludes with promotional reminders and a call to subscribe.

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