Ep. 147: Mall of America Through a European Lens

About this episode

Lukas Wolf shares his unique perspective on Mall of America from an international viewpoint, discussing his experiences and insights as a journalist.

What does Mall of America look like through an international lens? In this episode, we’re joined by Lukas Wolf of RTL Group as he captures the Mall experience for audiences in Germany. From behind-the-scenes access to exploring SEA LIFE at Mall of America, live entertainment, and even security operations, Lukas dives deep into what makes this destination unique. Along the way, he shares what surprised him most, how MOA compares to Europe, and how he approaches storytelling for a global audience. A fresh, outside perspective on a place you may think you already know. 1:30 All about RTL German a large European TV Production/Broadcasting company 2:15 Lukas’ career path in journalism, currently based in the U.S. 4:00 Some of the stories Lukas has covered in his career 7:30 Why photos and videos of MOA don’t do it justice; a first-time visitors impression 9:45 Spending time with landscapers at the nation’s largest mall 11:00 SEA LIFE behind-the-scenes an incredible experience 12:00 Getting the background on keeping Mall of America safe and secure Visit: RTL German Story on Mall of America Visit: www.rtl.de Guests: Lukas Wolf, U.S. Correspondent & Creative Producer, RTL Group…

People in this episode

Host: Daniel Jasper

Guest: Lukas Wolf

Topics covered

• Mall of America
• international perspective
• journalism
• storytelling
• entertainment
• security operations

Keywords

• Mall of America
• Lukas Wolf
• RTL Group
• international journalism
• SEA LIFE
• entertainment
• security

Sponsors

Bloomington Minnesota Travel and Tourism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RTL Group

Places: Mall of America, Germany, Bloomington, Minn.

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