Overview

• The April 24, 2025, episode of 'Markus Lanz' aired at 23:15 on ZDF and was accessible via livestream and ZDF-Mediathek.
• Guests included Peter Altmaier, Julia Löhr, Hans-Werner Sinn, and Manfred Lütz, representing expertise in politics, economics, and theology.
• Key topics discussed were the global impact of Donald Trump's trade policies, Germany's coalition formation, and the rising national debt's implications for financial stability.
• Manfred Lütz reflected on the life and legacy of Pope Francis, sharing personal insights from his interactions with the late pontiff.
• The show, pre-recorded in Hamburg-Bahrenfeld without a live audience, continues to draw up to one million viewers weekly, emphasizing its role in German public discourse.