Founded by Esra Nayeon Karakaya, social media first Karakaya Talks curates topics and produces information for Generation Z and Millennials of color, “centering the voices and experiences of underrepresented communities often overlooked in mainstream German media.” As the only talk show and news format in Germany with a hijab-wearing host, its mission is to "challenge the status quo of one-dimensional reporting and elitist narratives."
Though it was briefly part of a public service broadcaster, the collaboration ended in 2020. The show is now largely financed through sponsorships, memberships and grants.
Its online presence surpasses 90K followers on Instagram and 40K on TikTok; among others, it received the Grimme Online Award for the best format, production and presentation in 2020, and the "Der Lange Atem" prize from the Deutscher Journalisten Verband Berlin (German Journalists Association Berlin) in 2023.
Source: Oasis Europe
Last updated date: November 2025
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