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In this episode, host Rachel Loxton is joined by panelists Aaron Burnett and Imogen Goodman. Our sound engineer is Rhys Edwards.

Listeners asked us several questions, from cultural and political topics to citizenship law changes. 

Here are links to some of the stories we talk about:

Paying taxes:

• Should you get a tax advisor in Germany – and how much does it cost?
• Reader Question: How can I find a German tax advisor?

German traditions:

• Eight strange superstitions that Germans hold dearly

Can you get a job in Germany without speaking German?

• INTERVIEW: How to get an English speaking job in Germany

Germany with a far-right government:

• How worried should Germany be about the far-right AfD after mass deportation scandal?

Having a child in Germany:

• An American’s view on having a baby in Germany 

Retiring in Germany:

• How can pensioners from abroad retire in Germany?

German citizenship laws:

• Can I apply for citizenship in Germany and then leave?
• What do I need to apply for German citizenship under the new law?
• UPDATE: When and how can I apply for German citizenship?
•  What you need to know about Germany’s citizenship law reform