In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Gabor, who has been living in Berlin for eight years. We will discuss his project „WahlheYmat,“ a playful take on the German word „Wahlheimat,“ which describes the home one has chosen. Together with Ivan, we will talk about how his organization helps expats in Germany, discuss the upcoming elections, and explore feelings of belonging while navigating not only bureaucracy but also human connections. In our culture segment, we will kick off the festive season by taking a closer look at Advent and in our weekly news wrap-up we discuss some new updates regarding the labor shortage in Germany.