Overview
- The episode, which airs Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 22:50 on Das Erste, centers on Bärbel Bas's resignation and a conversation about Wolf Biermann's life and views.
- Franziska Brantner and Mathias Middelberg are the main political guests who will discuss the resignation and its consequences for the federal government.
- Wolf Biermann will appear for an on-air conversation about his biography and his perspective on Germany.
- Journalists Theo Koll, Iris Sayram and Alisha Mendgen are confirmed commentators and the show will run about 75 minutes and be available in the ARD Mediathek.
- The announcement continues the long-running Sandra Maischberger format produced by WDR from Berlin-Adlershof and Cologne and may shape public and party debate by bringing senior figures into a televised forum.