Climate crisis, authoritarian tendencies, hostility, and militarism. In a world that is increasingly falling apart, Max Czollek explores the power of friendship in the fourth season of his discussion series. From journalism and theory to art and pop culture—everywhere, people are collaborating to bring their ideas, projects, and political goals to life. So how important is friendship when it comes to coping with the present without losing sight of the prospect of a better future?
Following the one-on-one conversations of the first three seasons (Theatre of Reconciliation, Overcoming the Present, and The Beginning is Near), for each date in 2026, Czollek invites two guests that are connected by their friendship, who collaborate, or who support each other’s work. Alongside analysis, they discuss how important this common ground is in their political and artistic work as well as the role of emotionality and pop culture. Hence, the series is called: Discourse. Pop. Love.