Studio 9. Der Tag mit Heidi Reichinnek. Deutschlandfunk Kultur – live aus dem Humboldt Forum

Over a pretzel, over a chat. Deutschlandfunk Kultur invites you to a live radio show from the Humboldt Forum in Berlin. Join us as we welcome a prominent guest from the worlds of culture, science, media, or politics to the Mechanische Arena.

Together, we’ll engage in a lively discussion about the issues of our time. We’ll chat, debate, or think out loud together. Here, you’ll experience radio up close—watch the show and join in the discussion. A lively discussion on the topics of the day, broadcast across the country, produced in Berlin’s new-old center, at the Humboldt Forum.  

When Heidi Reichinnek talks about her “political arm,” she’s referring to her left one. It’s adorned with a tattoo of Nefertiti wearing a gas mask; on her forearm, Rosa Luxemburg is immortalized—her great political role model. Heidi Reichinnek has been a member of the partyDie Linke since 2015. The politician’s videos reach an audience of millions on TikTok and Instagram, primarily young people.

For some, the parliamentary group chair is therefore “a member of the Bundestag and a content creator all in one.” But her party’s success in the 2025 federal election is largely attributable to Heidi Reichinnek. Friedrich Merz likely owes her something as well: his election as chancellor. After he failed to win in the first round of voting, she is said to have made a second round possible that very same day.

- Free

- From 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Live broadcast begins at 12:05 p.m.)

- Language: German 

- Location: Mechanische Arena in the foyer

The Humboldt Forum and its facilities are wheelchair-accessible. A tactile floor guidance system helps blind and visually impaired visitors navigate the space. Educational programs are tailored to the diverse needs of visitors with disabilities. These include tactile tours, guided tours, and workshops interpreted in German Sign Language (DGS), as well as guided tours for and with people with learning disabilities.  

Accessible parking spaces are available south of the Humboldt Forum on Schlossplatz. Further information can be found here.  

By U-Bahn and S-Bahn U Museumsinsel (U5): 1-minute walk S/U Alexanderplatz: 15-minute walk S Hackescher Markt: 10-minute walk  

By bus: Lustgarten: 100, 300, N5; 1-minute walk; Berliner Schloss: 147; 1-minute walk; BVG Fahrinfo

Bus stopsare available on Rathausstraße near the Nikolaiviertel: Service hours from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.