Checkpoint Brussels

Checkpoint Brussels: a living news programme  Brussels is one of Europe's most diverse cities, yet its many communities often live side by side without really connecting. Each has its own newspapers and seems to inhabit its own news bubble. This fragmented public sphere makes public debate more difficult and influences how Brussels, Belgium and Europe see themselves and one another. With Checkpoint Brussels, Bozar aims to build bridges between these different worlds. This monthly live news programme brings together policymakers, artists, entrepreneurs, thinkers and engaged citizens to discuss current affairs - local, national and international - from a variety of perspectives.  Each programme makes room for personal testimonies, debates, interviews, breaking news, as well as music and art.  Arnaud De Decker, the only Flemish journalist to have lived almost continuously in Ukraine since the Russian invasion, tells the story of 'drone phobia' in the war-torn country. (In Dutch, with French and English subtitles)  Two American journalists, Sarah Wheaton (Politico) and Samuel Dempsey (The European Correspondent), join transatlantic relations expert Penny Naas (German Marshall Fund) to analyse the results of the US midterm elections and discuss their implications for the United States, Europe and the rest of the world. (In English, without translation)  Breaking news from Brussels. Checkpoint Brussels teams up with journalists from other media outlets to bring the very latest news straight to Bozar. BRUZZ, Brussels' Dutch-language media company, has an exclusive story to share. (In Dutch, with summaries in French and English)  Brussels-born multidisciplinary artist ShunGu bridges the worlds of hip-hop, jazz, psychedelic rock and house music. He will be joined by a special guest. (In English, without translation)  Daniel Couvreur (Le Soir) knows everything there is to know about the 'Fake Soir', one of the most daring exploits of the Belgian Resistance during the Second World War. Bernard Falaise co-wrote the screenplay for Le Faux Soir, the film directed by Michael R. Roskam about this extraordinary episode. And we have a surprise from the archives in store. (In French, with summaries in English and Dutch)  The biggest cultural news of the month is the opening of Kanal - Centre Pompidou in Brussels. We couldn't possibly let that pass without a discussion. We have a surprise in store (In English, without translation)  In 2030, Belgium will mark its 200th anniversary. The State Archives of Belgium and the Royal Library of Belgium are already working on a historical exhibition to mark the occasion. And their research is uncovering some surprising discoveries. (In French and Dutch, with a summary in English)  Checkpoint Brussels is a multilingual programme. English, French and Dutch are spoken. There is no simultaneous interpretation, but summaries in the other languages will be provided wherever possible.  Presented by: Annabelle Van Nieuwenhuyse and Karl van den Broeck  Have a story tip for our editorial team? Let us know at checkpointbrussels@bozar.be.