The guys discuss the certification and the uproar at the United States Capitol as well as the upcoming Inauguration and their experiences at the Inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009  in D.C.  Further topics are NFL Playoffs &amp; the Superbowl, the frozen tundra, a bit about the role of college football and some tailgating experiences. There is a huge &apos;Ndrangheta Italian Mafia trial taking place in Calabria that caught the guy&apos;s attention and they’ll finish it up with the &quot;White People Taco Night Video&quot; song. ======= Here is a video of Alex and Jim&apos;s experience at the Inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1014652311974693  Interesting article about the &apos;Ndrangheta  <a href='https://www.dw.com/en/italy-tries-350-suspected-mafia-members-in-historic-trial/a-56209208'>https://www.dw.com/en/italy-tries-350-suspected-mafia-members-in-historic-trial/a-56209208</a>White People Taco Night Song  <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yrSCoEsmqA'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yrSCoEsmqA</a>!  Send us an E-Mail! podcast@germany-vs-usa.com

The perfect month without foot claustrophobia

Germany vs USA explores the contrasts and joys of two unlikely friends, Alex –  a Euro-German living in Hamburg and Jim – an American Southerner living in Nashville, as they learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and the greater friendship between Europe and the United States. Insightful, whimsical, educational, and always genuine the show aims to bring a slice-of-life perspective to viewers around the world.