Der schwarze Kanal

"Der schwarze Kanal" (The Black Channel) was a television program broadcast by East Germany (GDR) from 1969 to 1989. It aired after West German TV broadcasts and served as a counter-propaganda tool. The show featured critiques of West German society, highlighting issues like crime and inequality, and promoted the GDR's socialist values. By showcasing the supposed advantages of life in East Germany, it aimed to discredit Western media and reinforce loyalty among East Germans. The program was part of broader efforts by the GDR to control information and maintain its political narrative during the Cold War.