Leipzig and people: Mayor Jung in a podcast discussion with talents

The first episode is presented by the 19-year-old gymnastics Jessica Schlegel, who recently won a gold medal at the EnBW-DTB Cup. In conversation, Jung reflects on his personal experiences in sport and focuses on the upcoming events like the International German Gymnastics Festival, which will take place from May 28th to June 1st 2025 in Leipzig.

The meaning of the dialogue

Jung emphasizes that podcasts are not only a modern form of communication, but also offer a way to gain deeper insights into the life realities of the people away from the fast headlines. "I would like to create a space through this podcast by exchanging topics that touch us all," said Jung. The conversations are designed to be both inspiring and informative, and thus promote stronger coexistence in the city.

planned topics and visions

The Podcast series will treat a new topic once a month; The next episode will deal with the Bach Festival, which takes place from June 12th to 22nd, 2025. The director Michael Maul is expected as a guest, which will give exciting insights into the preparations and the cultural importance of the festival.

strengthen community feeling

With his Podcast series "Leipzig and People", Mayor Jung not only wants to highlight cultural and sporting events, but also strengthen awareness of the importance of parts of stories within the community. At a time when many people long for a feeling of belonging, this podcast could make an important contribution by making the voices of Leipzig audible.