Overview
- ZDF’s Markus Lanz aired Wednesday, 24 September at 23:15 with a live stream, featuring Manfred Weber, Isabelle Schaefers, Mariam Lau and Bente Scheller.
- The Lanz round focused on President Donald Trump’s recent UN address, Europe’s security outlook, rising Russia–NATO tensions, Germany’s role in the Middle East and the debate over recognizing a Palestinian state.
- ARD’s Maischberger broadcast Wednesday at 22:50 on Das Erste with guests Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, Ralf Stegner, Hendrik Streeck, Joachim Llambi, Melanie Amann and Rainer Hank.
- Maischberger structured the program into a segment on Russian provocations and the new compulsory military service followed by a segment on drug policy with the federal drugs commissioner addressing his move into politics.
- Both episodes are available for catch‑up viewing in the ZDF‑Mediathek and ARD‑Mediathek after broadcast.