Peter Filzmaier & Armin Wolf: The Professor and the Wolf

Two defining voices of the Austrian media landscape come together on stage: Peter Filzmaier, political scientist and university professor, and Armin Wolf, journalist and ZiB2 presenter. Their connection goes back to Filzmaier’s lecture hall, where Wolf was his student—and was discovered by Filzmaier for television. Since then, they have shaped political discussions together, often with quick, pointed exchanges.

On stage, the conversation isn’t just about politics but also their different passions: while Filzmaier reveals himself as a sports expert, Wolf’s interest in the topic remains a mystery—with one exception: curling. Even here, their opinions differ. With humor and self-deprecation, the two illuminate their long-standing collaboration and offer insights into the mechanisms of Austrian politics—all without jargon.