In this episode, journalist Ulrike Nagel takes us back to her native East Germany, where she investigates the influence of the Stasi. Ulrike hears personal stories from people who lived under the strict surveillance of this secret police force, including the story of “Helga,” who was forced to spy for the state. She speaks with her own family members about their experiences and discovers how the Stasi controlled daily life. Did her own family also engage in espionage? She also explores the aftermath of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Are there still traces of Dutch espionage and double agents to be found? Historian Beatrice de Graaf also shares her insights on the GDR.
