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Fakt oder Future?

Ab in die Stadt der Zukunft!

What will the city of the future look like? Could buildings grow like plants? Will roads soon be able to repair themselves? And will animals get a say in urban planning? In the children's podcast "Fakt oder Future?" from the Deutsches Technikmuseum, Jana explores these and many other fascinating questions with Anastasiia, Jaro, and Mia. Together with experts from the fields of science, technology, the environment, and urban planning, they discover which ideas are already becoming reality today-and which may not arrive until tomorrow.

Each episode also features the quiz "Fakt oder Future?": Outrageous stories, surprising inventions, and bold ideas for the future-but which are already a reality, and which are still just science fiction? Join in and find out!

"Fakt oder Future?" is an engaging educational podcast for children and families who are curious about technology, sustainability, innovation, and the world of tomorrow. Tune in and discover how we can make our cities friendlier, smarter, and fairer. The future is closer than you think!

"Fakt oder Future?" is a podcast by the Deutsches Technikmuseum, produced by studiodrei with Jana Forkel.

(In German language only)

 

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Sometimes the questions on the podcast get a little crazy! For example: could roads soon repair themselves? But Jana has everything under control! 1/4
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„Fakt oder Future? Ab in die Stadt der Zukunft!“ has been nominated for the 2026 Grimme Online Award.
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FAQs "Fakt oder Future?"

„Fakt oder Future?" is a children's podcast by the Deutsches Technikmuseum. Together with host Jana and co-hosts Anastasiia, Jaro and Mia, children explore exciting ideas about the city of the future. Experts explain which technologies are already a reality and which visions may soon become one.

The podcast is aimed primarily at children aged around 8 to 12, from primary school through the early years of secondary school. Parents, teachers and anyone interested in future-focused topics can also enjoy the episodes together with children.

You can listen to the podcast directly on our website or on the major podcast platforms.

„Fakt oder Future?“ consists of nine episodes exploring different questions about the city of the future—from sustainable buildings and mobility to nature and technology.

Episodes last around 15 to 20 minutes and are ideal for listening on the go, at home or in the classroom.

The podcast explores topics including:

  • Sustainable cities
  • Architecture
  • The environment
  • Mobility
  • Homelessness
  • How we live together
  • Society
  • Technology
  • Urban planning
  • Ideas for the future
  • Science

Yes. The podcast is free to listen to.

„Fakt oder Future?“ is a podcast by the Deutsches Technikmuseum, produced in collaboration with studiodrei.

Yes. The podcast complements the special exhibition „SuperCity 3000. Unsere Stadt der Zukunft“ and invites you to explore many of its topics further at the museum.

Yes. In addition to „Fakt oder Future?“, the Deutsches Technikmuseum produces other children’s podcasts on a range of topics in technology and science.

Yes. A transcript is available for every episode and can be found alongside it. You can use it to read the content, quote from it or access it in an accessible format.