Die Story im Ersten
Season 2026
German news and documentary program that aired on "WDR television" as "Die Story" and on "Das Erste" as "Die Story im Ersten."
Where to Watch Die Story im Ersten • Season 2026
7 Episodes
- Felix Neureuther - The Olympics in Transition?
E1Felix Neureuther - The Olympics in Transition?For three years, Felix Neureuther has been following the preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in the Italian Alps. He tracks developments on-site, talks to athletes, officials, and both critics and supporters of the Games, questioning key decisions along the way. The documentary paints a nuanced picture of the Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics—between athletes’ dreams of glory, ecological challenges, and the question of whether the Olympic Games can remain viable in the future. - Putin and Trump: Best of Enemies?
E2Putin and Trump: Best of Enemies?Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump - one the President of the United States, the other the President of Russia. One a former businessman, the other a former KGB agent. Both have been major players in politics for years. What drives these two men? Efforts to negotiate a possible ceasefire - or even peace - in Ukraine brought them together in Anchorage last summer. But who wants what? And who is succeeding in achieving their goals? - How Do We End the Housing Crisis?
E3How Do We End the Housing Crisis?Germany is a nation of renters: More than 50 percent of the population lives in rented accommodation. Housing construction has stalled, speculators are driving up prices, and affordable homes are disappearing from the market. What needs to change to overcome the housing crisis? As part of an ARD public participation campaign, renters across Germany share their experiences and ideas for improvement. This ARD Story follows the campaign and explores how housing could become more affordable again. - Dangerous Apps – Inside the Data Brokers' Network
E4Dangerous Apps – Inside the Data Brokers' NetworkWhat many smartphone users know is that apps on their phones collect detailed location data. What most people do not realize, however, is that this information often ends up in an opaque global network of data brokers and advertising companies. The data is supposedly anonymous, yet it can reveal where people live and work - and even expose visits to brothels or stays at psychiatric clinics. - Invisible Attack - How Russia’s Jamming Signals Threaten Europe
E5Invisible Attack - How Russia’s Jamming Signals Threaten EuropeMuch has been said about Russian cyberattacks and drones in Europe. But there are other ways Russia is attempting to destabilize EU member states: invisible attacks on air and maritime traffic caused by electronic jamming signals. For the first time, a documentary succeeds in tracing these disruptions to their source and revealing the true scale of the attacks. It also sheds new light on a fatal plane crash. - The Russia Route: Are the Sanctions Pointless?
E6The Russia Route: Are the Sanctions Pointless?Germany officially stands firmly on Ukraine's side. Sanctions are intended to prevent Western technology from ending up in Russian weapons, including drones. But are they really working? In Kyiv, experts from Ukraine’s military intelligence service present filmmaker Michael Höft with surprising findings: numerous components from German companies have been discovered in downed drones - so-called dual-use technology. How can these parts still reach Russia despite the sanctions? To find out, an NDR team follows the trail of leaked Russian customs documents and uncovers an extensive network of intermediaries operating across Central Asia. - Municipal meltdown - why German cities face collapseE7
Municipal meltdown - why German cities face collapseGerman cities recorded their largest-ever deficit in 2025 and are cutting spending on roads and culture, raising childcare and public-transport fees; residents are protesting as service cuts risk social strain, reduced access to public goods and long-term damage to local democracy.