“Maischberger” is an ARD talk show. The predecessor “Menschen bei Maischberger” was even the most successful ARD talk format in 2015.
The journalist has been the moderator and head of the show since it started in 2003 Sandra Maischberger.
Read all about the popular talk show here.
What is “Maischberger” about?
core element of “Maischberger”-Talk rounds are debates on current topics of current affairs. There is one commenting round of talks per broadcast for the entire 75 minutes. There are also one-to-one and conflicting double talks.
In addition to media representatives who are often present, guests from politics, business and society are invited. People who have either personally experienced something and/or have a lot to say about a topic also have their say. The celebrity status is not a requirement for a talk guest on “Maischberger”.
What is discussed at “Maischberger”?
The focus of the often lively discussion rounds at “Maischberger” is on current problems and developments at home and abroad. There are often several topics per program that are dealt with one after the other.
Sandra Maischberger steers the conversations of her guests, giving space to controversial positions and opinions. Her moderation is lively, focused and always respectful. Maischberger likes to chat, but also gets into a clinch with interlocutors and is considered to be extremely quick-witted.
Sandra Maischberger in conversation with Federal Minister of Agriculture Cem Özdemir (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen)
When is “Maischberger” running?
“Maischberger” has been on television twice a week since 2022. Viewers can register at Tuesday and Wednesday around 10:50 p.m. look forward to the discussion with Sandra Maischberger, the talk is on the first.
The programs are also available for streaming in the ARD media library from the day of broadcast.
Is “Maischberger” live or recorded? The show is usually recorded on the day of the show.
History and facts about “Maischberger”
The talk show “Menschen bei Maischberger” was produced from September 2003 to December 2015 as a successor to Alfred Biolek’s Boulevard Bio under the name “Menschen bei Maischberger” on Tuesdays at 10:45 p.m. in Cologne (occasionally in Berlin).
In 2007, Maischberger paused her moderation because she had her son. At that time, they were represented by, among others, Eric Boehme, Wolf von Lojewski, Ulrich Wickert, Frank Elstner, Alice Schwarzer and Friedrich Nowottny.
The show received the German Television Award in 2016.
“Maischberger” is produced in Cologne and Berlin by the Berlin company Vincent Berlin GmbH, in which Sandra Maischberger has a stake.
