Briefing
The Südwestrundfunk has opened for the flower show Chrysanthema an open pop-up studio in Lahr has opened. The temporary venue at Marktstraße 39 is open from Monday, 2 November, through Saturday, 7 November 2026. According to the broadcaster, visitors will be able to meet editorial teams, learn about their working methods and take part in media education activities.
The programme includes daily public discussion events, live talks and meet-and-greets with presenters, creators and local figures. Landesschau presenter Jana Kübel was a guest at the launch. Among those scheduled to appear during the week are musician and creator Patrik Lehmann and Lahr-based entrepreneur Nerea Ohler Also planned are discussions with representatives of the organisation Bürger aktiv as well as an appearance by SWR weather presenter Kristin HaubTo round off, there will be a visit from Günter Kastenfrosch, the character from the children's programme Tigerentenclub .
In the mornings, the pop-up studio is aimed specifically at school classes. Workshops will cover disinformation, artificial intelligence, how to assess different news formats, and practical aspects of producing content for radio, online and television. In the afternoons and evenings, the focus will be on public discussions and meetings with editorial teams and guests.
The broadcaster notes that pop-up studios have been trialled several times in recent years. The aim is to raise the profile of its reporting in the region and deepen engagement with local initiatives such as schools and clubs. Specific broadcast times and programme items will be announced on the day at the venue and through Südwestrundfunk's channels.
Lahr is one of the main venues for Chrysanthema in the south-west. With its temporary studio at Marktstraße 39, Südwestrundfunk is combining its ongoing coverage with an open forum for dialogue. Activities are free to attend; places in some workshops for classes will be allocated subject to availability. Visitors will be able to take part in ongoing discussions and demonstrations during opening hours. Information about locations, dates and guests is based on the broadcaster's announcements and programme listings.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).