German broadcasters ZDF and ARD are facing criticism for conducting summer interviews with politicians Bärbel Bas and Markus Söder, respectively. Critics argue the interviews serve no real purpose, devolving into tedious political posturing. The author questions the value of these interviews, suggesting they amount to little more than extended talk show segments. There is concern that the broadcasters are simply filling airtime with uninspired content during the slower summer months. The piece implies a broader frustration with the predictable nature of political coverage. Ultimately, the author suggests if there’s nothing substantial to discuss, the interviews shouldn’t be conducted at all.