Episode 80: 40 Years of AGI—A Conversation with Frank Trommler

What this episode covers

On this episode of The Zeitgeist, AGI looks back on the 40 years of the Institute’s work on strengthening the American-German relationship through academic research, policy dialogue, and exchanges. AGI President Jeff Rathke is joined by Eric Langenbacher, Senior Fellow and Director of AGI’s Society, Culture & Politics Program, and Frank Trommler, Professor Emeritus of German at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Trommler, who led the AGI Humanities Program from 1995 to 2003, directed the Institute’s work on political and social issues of the newly-reunified Federal Republic of Germany as well as changing dynamics in the transatlantic relationship, especially in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Tune in as our guests recount past AGI work on crucial issues in understanding Germany and the American-German partnership and discuss what the Institute can do to carry out our mission in a changing geopolitical landscape. Host Jeff Rathke, President, AGI Guests Eric Langenbacher, Senior Fellow and Director, Society, Culture & Politics Program Frank Trommler, Professor Emeritus of German, University of Pennsylvania & Former Director, Humanities Program, AGI This podcast is part of the Society, Culture & Politics Program’s AGI 40th anniversary series. It is supported by the German Marshall Fund of the United States.