The next episode of the ZDF talk show "Maybrit Illner" will take place on Thursday, June 18, 2026, starting at 10:15 PM on ZDF. These are the guests and the topic of the upcoming show.
What is the topic of the ZDF talk show "Maybrit Illner"?
The topic of the show is: Trump's Peace with Iran - Disaster or Breakthrough?
US President Donald Trump celebrates the Iran deal as a major peace agreement. However, it remains unclear whether peace and stability can actually emerge from it. There is neither a solution for the nuclear program nor a regime change in Tehran. Disarmament of Iran's supporters in the region also fails to materialize. The Strait of Hormuz, on the other hand, could be opened, which could provide relief for energy prices and the economy.
But what good is the agreement if the world can continue to be blackmailed by Iran? The Chancellor considers the Iran deal a "diplomatic breakthrough," while his CDU colleague Roderich Kiesewetter considers it a "disaster." How can the deal influence the situation in Ukraine? And how weakened is Donald Trump?
Which guests will discuss on Maybrit Illner's show?
- Norbert Röttgen, CDU foreign policy expert
- Minu Barati, German-Iranian film producer and author
- Nicole Deitelhoff, peace and conflict researcher
- Guido Steinberg, Islamic scholar and Middle East expert
- Elmar Theveßen, head of the ZDF studio in Washington
The ZDF talk show "Maybrit Illner"
The weekly political talk show "Maybrit Illner" has been broadcast on ZDF since October 14, 1999, and is produced at the capital studio Unter den Linden in Berlin. Hosted by experienced Berlin journalist Maybrit Illner (born 1965), the show is characterized by its dynamic and in-depth discussions on current political and social issues. Illner regularly invites leading figures from politics, business, and society to discuss pressing questions affecting Germany and the world.
The show is known for its special formats and occasional special editions, such as the "TV Debate of the Opposition" or "illner intensiv," which offer deeper insights and discussions during times of political and social turning points.
Each episode is available in the media library of the public broadcasters from the time of broadcast.
