Thilo Mischke Faces Backlash Over ARD Moderator Role

Over 100 cultural figures protest Mischke's appointment, citing unresolved sexism and racism allegations from his past works.

Thilo Mischke, set to co-host ARD's 'ttt – titel, thesen, temperamente,' is under fire for past sexist and racist remarks in his books and podcasts.
More than 100 authors, artists, and cultural figures signed an open letter opposing his appointment, claiming it undermines the show's credibility.
Critics highlight Mischke's 2010 book 'In 80 Frauen um die Welt,' which they argue perpetuates misogynistic and racist stereotypes.
The ARD defends Mischke, stating he has critically reflected on his past and apologized, but detractors argue his efforts are insufficient.
The controversy raises questions about ARD's commitment to its 2022 pledge to combat sexism and its approach to hiring decisions in cultural programming.