I had a similar experience when returning from studying in Germany in the 1980s. People there were very engaged in discussing politics and current events. Here, not as much.
Some other news sources I check frequently are BBC and DW (Deutsche Welle from Germany). Also if you don’t already follow her on Substack, the historian Heather Cox Richardson writes daily letters about current events and relates them to historical context.
I’m glad you had the opportunity for your recent travels abroad. Welcome home!
I had a similar experience when returning from studying in Germany in the 1980s. People there were very engaged in discussing politics and current events. Here, not as much.
Some other news sources I check frequently are BBC and DW (Deutsche Welle from Germany). Also if you don’t already follow her on Substack, the historian Heather Cox Richardson writes daily letters about current events and relates them to historical context.
I’m glad you had the opportunity for your recent travels abroad. Welcome home!
HCR has been and continues to be an excellent resource. Sometimes I can’t finish an essay. Sometimes it’s just too awful. Thanks for your feedback!