SCRIPTS in the Media
J. Gienow-Hecht on the American Dream and a Divided America | rbb
On the 250th anniversary of the United States, SCRIPTS Principal Investigator Jessica Gienow-Hecht spoke about the enduring idea of the American Dream and its changing realities.
Jul 04, 2026
J. Gienow-Hecht on 250 Years of the United States | NDR Info
To mark the 250th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence, SCRIPTS Principal Investigator Jessica Gienow-Hecht spoke with NDR Info about the country's history of political conflict. She emphasizes that disputes have been part of the United States since its founding—including the Civil War—and that debates over the Constitution continue to shape American society today.
Jul 03, 2026
J. Gienow-Hecht on the Brand of America | Deutschlandfunk Kulturfragen
In a recent episode of Deutschlandfunk Kulturfragen , historian Jessica Gienow-Hecht explains how mass culture and consumer products influenced perceptions of the US between 1919 and 1939, turning "America" into a political symbol of liberalism and capitalism.
Jun 04, 2026
Thomas Risse on the Limits of US Power | OSTpolitik Studio
On April 8 at OSTpolitik Studio, Prof. Thomas Risse discussed the implications of the Iran war for the international order and the limits of American power. He reflected on questions of global governance, the role of the United States, and broader shifts in world politics.
Apr 23, 2026
J. Gienow-Hecht on whether the United States can recover from Trump | SPIEGEL Geschichte
In her essay, historian and Principal Investigator at SCRIPTS Jessica Gienow-Hecht argues that Donald Trump is merging the “brand” of the United States with his personal interests—thereby reshaping national symbols, political representation, and public culture.
Mar 23, 2026
J. Gienow-Hecht on Berlin’s debate over hosting future mega-events | campus.leben
Berlin is considering bids to host the Olympic Games in 2036, 2040, or 2044, and possibly the Expo 2035. In an interview on the FU Berlin blog campus.leben Historian and Principal Investigator at SCRIPTS Jessica Gienow-Hecht explains that such mega-events are often used for national and urban self-presentation.
Mar 12, 2026
J. Gienow-Hecht on threathened cultural institutions | WDR
US President Trump wants to close the Trump Kennedy Center in Washington for two years starting July 4. For SCRIPTS-PI Jessica Gienow-Hecht, this signals a massive transformation of American culture.
Feb 10, 2026
Gwendolyn Sasse on what it would take to end the War in Ukraine| The Guardian
In a Guardian op-ed, Gwendolyn Sasse analyses the political and diplomatic conditions required to end Russia's war against Ukraine, focusing on international coordination and prospects for a sustainable peace.
Feb 03, 2026
J. Gienow-Hecht on Trump and the Judiciary | Deutschlandfunk aktuell
Jessica Gienow-Hecht , Principal Investigator at SCRIPTS and professor of history, discusses the risks posed to judicial independence in the United States under Donald Trump’s influence.
Oct 01, 2025
Pressespiegel zur Pilotstudie „Mapping the GerManosphere“ – Frauenfeindlichkeit als Gefahr für die Demokratie
Frauenhass im Netz stellt eine ernsthafte Bedrohung für die Demokratie dar – so lautet ein zentrales Ergebnis der Pilotstudie „ Mapping the GerManosphere “, die vom Exzellenzcluster SCRIPTS in Kooperation mit dem ISD Germany (Institute for Strategic Dialogue) durchgeführt wurde. Wir haben die mediale Berichterstattung zur Studie in diesem Pressespiegel zusammengefasst.
Jul 21, 2025
"60.000 Menschen und ihre politischen Werte" | Tagesspiegel+
Heiko Giebler is interviewed by Eva Murašov (Tagesspiegel Editor of Berlin Science) in an article on PALS .
Apr 17, 2025
Jessica Gienow-Hecht on Elon Musk‘s departure from the U.S. government | Deutschlandfunk
Apr 03, 2025
Philipp Lepenies About Democracy and Truth | Deutschlandfunk Kultur
On March 23, 2025, Simone Miller hosted an episode of Sein und Streit on Deutschlandfunk Kultur, focusing on the topic of Democracy and Truth in Politics .
Mar 23, 2025
J. Gienow-Hecht on Trump's Attack on Democracy | Radio 3
Jessica Gienow-Hecht , Principal Investigator at SCRIPTS and professor of history, shares insights on the extent of Donald Trump's influence over the United States and his ongoing challenges to democratic institutions.
Mar 18, 2025
"Ein Kollaps der Wirtschaft ist möglich" | Neue Züricher Zeitung
In Russland wachsen die Spannungen und die Finanzkraft wird schwächer. Andrei Jakowlew, Vistiting Research Fellow bei SCRIPTS, schildert im Gespräch mit Benjamin Triebe von der Neuen Züricher Zeitung, dass der russisch Präsident Wladimir Putin unpopuläre Prioritäten zugunsten des Militärs setzen müsse. Hier geht es zum Interview (Deutsch; Paywall).
Feb 22, 2025
Jessica Gienow-Hecht | Radio 3
Jessica Gienow-Hecht , Principal Investigator at SCRIPTS and professor of history, offers an analysis on the implications for transatlantic relations and the shifting geopolitical landscape.
Feb 18, 2025
Steffen Mau on East German Identity | Tagesspiegel+
Does pride play a role in the so-called ‘Eastern identity’?
Feb 09, 2025
Heiko Giebler & Steffen Mau on the “Brandmauer-Proteset”
Steffen Mau (Principal Investigator at SCRIPTS and professor of macrosociology at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin) and Heiko Giebler were interviewed by Tagesspiegel+ and SPIEGEL Politik on the ‘firewall protests’ and their significance for the CDU (Christian Democtraic Union).
Feb 04, 2025
"Trump's policies are reminiscent of the 19th century" | SPIEGEL Geschichte
In an interview with SPIEGEL Geschichte , Jessica Gienow-Hecht talks to Martin Pfaffenzeller about the impact of various US presidents and how Trump should be categorised in this series of personalities and their governing styles.
Dec 16, 2024
