The program is recorded in a television studio in Hamburg-Altona, normally a few hours before it airs, but sometimes it is broadcast live.

At the beginning of the program, he introduces the guests, who are sitting together in a group, with some information on the respective topic.

The topics are about current political and social developments, news from the entertainment industry (for example a new film or book), sporting events or the individual life story of the conversation partner.

[9] The petition responded to a conversation with the German politician Sahra Wagenknecht, during which the moderator repeatedly interrupted her and asked her suggestive questions.

[10] Lanz then regretted his behavior, which he described as „rustikal und sogar persönlich" ("rustic and even personal").