Esme Nicholson

berlin, berlin, germany

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Broadcast Journalist with a specialist knowledge of German culture and politics and a wealth of experience working for German and American radio and television broadcasters. Skilled in breaking news and live coverage, as well as in producing longer-form stories and arts pieces. Also a published academic author on Michael Haneke with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Modern Languages, about to publish a book on German Cold War radio history. Guest lecturer on broadcast history and practice and host of various podcasts. Bilingual English and German.

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Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment : NPR

After decades of neglect, Germany has announced a 100-billion-euros investment into the national railway operator. But some say it will take more than money to get its trains back on track. Sponsor Message

npr.org•Esme Nicholson•Dec 31, 2025

Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment | 88.5 WFDD

wfdd.org•Esme Nicholson•Dec 31, 2025

Looking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria : State of the World from NPR : NPR

The three nuns, Sister Rita (82, l-r), Sister Regina (86) and Sister Bernadette (88), sit during an interview in a guesthouse. The nuns have been occupying their former convent in Goldenstein near Salzburg since the beginning of September because they don... See more

npr.org•Esme Nicholson•Dec 22, 2025

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent

Sister Regina sits in the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein in Salzburg, Austria. (Esme Nicholson | NPR) SALZBURG, Austria — Set against snow-capped Alpine peaks, the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein is candlelit and set for Advent. In early Dece... See more

thepublicsradio.org•Esme Nicholson•Dec 18, 2025

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent

Section Branding Header Content Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent Primary Content SALZBURG, Austria — Set against snow-capped Alpine peaks, the convent chapel at Schloss Goldenstein is candlelit and set fo... See more

gpb.org•Esme Nicholson•Dec 18, 2025

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Bachelor Of Arts, German, Music at University Of ExeterGraduated: 2001

German Literature, Music at Universität SalzburgGraduated: 2000

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Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment : NPR

Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment | 88.5 WFDD

Looking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria : State of the World from NPR : NPR

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent

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Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment : NPR

Germany's railways struggle with delays and underinvestment | 88.5 WFDD

Looking Back: The Story of Three Defiant Nuns in Austria : State of the World from NPR : NPR

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent

Austrian nuns await word from the Vatican on whether they can stay in their convent

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