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‘Hart aber fair’ Tonight Probes Social Media, Youth and Schools

The 75-minute live debate tests proposals on platform power, age limits, classroom tech within ARD’s twin broadcast–Mediathek rollout.

Overview

  • Live at 21:00 on Das Erste, with a simultaneous stream on ARD’s website and on-demand access in the Mediathek.
  • The discussion examines whether platforms such as TikTok fuel polarization, how much power they wield, suitable age thresholds, and the role of phones and AI in classrooms.
  • Moderator Louis Klamroth hosts Levi Penell, Kristina Schröder, Nicolas Schmelzer, Petra Gerster, Chan-jo Jun and Paulina Fröhlich.
  • The program runs 75 minutes and invites viewer participation through calls, email and social channels.
  • Reruns follow on ARD early Tuesday, on tagesschau24 Tuesday evening, and on 3sat Wednesday, with additional new episodes slated for October 20, October 27 and November 3.