Overview

• ARD’s Maischberger aired Tuesday at 22:50, followed by ZDF’s Markus Lanz at 23:00, with both episodes newly returning after the summer break.
• Maischberger examined the SPD’s position after the NRW municipal elections, drone incidents over NATO territory, and the U.S. climate after the Charlie Kirk assassination.
• Guests on Maischberger included Alexander Schweitzer, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Gregor Gysi, Christian Rach, Iris Sayram and Ansgar Graw.
• Markus Lanz focused on shifts in Germany’s political mood, consequences of the recent local elections, planned reform efforts and rising dissatisfaction in the East, with guests Tim Klüssendorf, Dennis Rehbein, Eva Quadbeck and Martin Machowecz.
• Both broadcasts were made available shortly after airing in the ARD and ZDF mediatheks, with the shows continuing their regular weekly schedules.