John Lanchester talks to Tom about the recent scandals involving two DAX-listed companies, Volkswagen and Wirecard, and the ways in which they challenge the stereotypes of German business.

Read John's piece on Volkswagen and Wirecard here.

Music by Kieran Brunt / Produced by Anthony Wilks

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