Rudi Roubinek discusses career and satire on Herrlich ehrlich

Actor, author, and comedian Rudi Roubinek appeared on the KURIER TV program ‘Herrlich ehrlich – Menschen hautnah’ with host Lisa Trompisch. During the interview, Roubinek reflected on his unconventional path to television, noting that he originally intended to study zoology before pursuing journalism and political science.

Roubinek, known for his role as Obersthofmeister Seyffenstein in ‘Wir sind Kaiser’, discussed the evolution of media, observing that linear television is declining as attention spans shorten. He also addressed the nature of satire, stating that while satire should be unrestricted to remain meaningful, it must set its own ethical boundaries, specifically noting that it should never target the vulnerable.