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On to the next round: Boxing, renovations and heart stories in Mannheim!
Find out everything about the latest developments in “Hartz und cordial” on September 25, 2025 - from boxing matches to renovations.
On to the next round: Boxing, renovations and heart stories in Mannheim!
Today, on September 25, 2025, the audience will tune in again to get an insight into the eventful lives of the protagonists of “Hartz and warmly”. This social documentary gives us an open and unadulterated view of people who live in socially disadvantaged areas. As already mentioned by RND reported, today's episode is about Jean and Carsten's preparations for a boxing match, while Cindy and Ossi try to renovate Cindy's house.
The show, which airs Monday to Friday at 6:05 p.m. on RTL 2, shows the real challenges and struggles of people who often live on the subsistence level. The Benz barracks in Mannheim are a well-known filming location where various fates such as those of Elvis, Dagmar and Janine are documented. Ute Biernat, the managing director of UFA Show & Factual GmbH, emphasizes that the show is authentic and reflects real life.
Insight into the everyday life of the protagonists
From August 19th, new episodes of “Hartz and warmly – Benz barracks day after day” were broadcast weekly, which focus on the everyday lives of people in the Mannheim district of Waldhof. In these episodes, Carmen plans a surprise for her husband Dieter, who is a big truck fan. Even though Dieter doesn't have a car driving license, Carmen fulfills his wish for a truck driving lesson - a heartwarming initiative that shows how much she appreciates him.
On the other hand, Pascal is confronted with debts of around 20,000 euros, which are pushing him into personal bankruptcy. A letter that could jeopardize his bankruptcy case brings additional concerns about improperly received child support. Such problems are not uncommon in socially disadvantaged areas. According to that German Cities Day are socially disadvantaged residential areas in which income poverty and unemployment are widespread. These conditions make people's lives more difficult and often lead to a vicious circle of poverty and lack of prospects.
The challenges in socially disadvantaged areas
The term “social hotspot” is widely used in social research and describes areas with negative living conditions and limited development opportunities, especially for children and young people. These challenges often arise from poor planning in urban and housing policy, as in Wikipedia's definition can be read. This creates the phenomenon of segregation in many cities, whereby lower-income households remain in certain areas while privileged households migrate.
The current episode of “Hartz und Herzen” impressively shows what life in such socially disadvantaged areas really looks like and what challenges the protagonists face. Through their stories, the audience is not only entertained, but also gains a deep insight into the realities of life for many people in Germany.