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Düsseldorf Alive - The Podcast about the city, for the city.

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Düsseldorf Alive brings you the stories, news, and conversations that keep Düsseldorf moving. From culture and business to sports, local politics, events, and the occasional bizarre headline, we cover it all with humor and a local perspective. If it's happening in Düsseldorf, chances are we're talking about it. New episodes every Tuesday.

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Episode 6 - From Croissants to Circle Pits 06.07.2026 41:06

Contact us: info@duesseldorflebt.de From a French festival and a returning Airbus A380 to rock concerts and local debates, Düsseldorf had another eventful week. In this episode, we share our experiences from the France Festival before discussing safety in Düsseldorf's Old Town, the latest birth rate figures, and the celebrations of Moroccan football fans that sparked public discussion. We also...

Episode 5 - Too Hot to BBQ 29.06.2026 37:05

Düsseldorf is feeling the heat and not just because of the weather. In this episode, we look back at the biggest local stories of the week, including the ongoing heatwave, a dramatic rescue after a swimming accident in the Rhine, and new fines for anyone ignoring Düsseldorf's park barbecue ban. We also discuss how the low water level of the Rhine is affecting the city and why Düsseldorf now bo...

Episode 4 - Bad Bunny & Baby Geckos 22.06.2026 41:01

Contact us via info@duesseldorflebt.de A summer heatwave, carnival royalty, international superstars, and a box full of smuggled geckos. Düsseldorf certainly kept things interesting this week. In this episode of Düsseldorf Alive, we discuss the hot weather currently affecting the city and what the ongoing heatwave means for everyday life along the Rhine. We also take a look at the Rhine ferry and...

Episode 3 - The Geese Are Taking Over 15.06.2026 41:26

Artificial intelligence, Canadian geese, and international sports events ! Welcome back to another week in Düsseldorf. In this episode of Düsseldorf Alive, we discuss the decision to end plans for Düsseldorf's new opera house and why the German Taxpayers Association has praised the move. We also tackle one of the city's more unusual challenges. Canadian geese, whose growing presence in loc...

Episode 2 - Opera Stopped, Caskets Dropped, Robbie Rocked 15.06.2026 34:47

If you have any concerns, wishes, requests, feedback, or anything else on your mind, send us an email at info@duesseldorflebt.de What do a stalled opera house, illegal swimming in the Rhine, a €5 billion defense contract, and a funeral trade fair have in common? Somehow, they're all part of another eventful week in Düsseldorf. In this episode, we look back at the biggest stories from Düsseldor...

Episode 1 - Trams, Tides and Tropical Flights 03.06.2026 44:08

What do a drying Rhine, a Caribbean flight connection, and a missing Miles Davis concert have in common? Somehow, they're all part of this week's journey through Düsseldorf. In this episode of Düsseldorf Alive, we begin with a brief look at the city's history before diving into Düsseldorf's extensive public transport network and the frequent tram accidents that continue to make loc...