March 6, 2020

Tyll Ulenspiegel is a German mythological figure who crosses political and social boundaries, exposing their hypocrisy. In his new novel, author and playwright Daniel Kehlmann brings this fictitious character to life against the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War, one of the darkest periods in Central European history. He tells Christiane how he immersed himself in this unusual world.

Despite progress in key areas like the #MeToo movement, women's rights appear to be backsliding in much of the world. In her new book, Helen Lewis takes a look at the complicated, often deeply flawed heroes who broke through the barriers to give women the right to vote, divorce, work, and participate in team sports, among other advances. She discusses with Christiane.