As a multi-country broadcaster, SWR is the second-largest broadcaster within ARD - the consortium of public broadcasters in the Federal Republic of Germany. A strong alliance of a total of nine state broadcasters plus Deutsche Welle. In addition to Tatort from the southwest, SWR produces programs such as Verstehen Sie Spaß?, Report Mainz and major feature films such as Mackie Messer and Aenne Burda. The broadcaster also contributes content to the other ARD joint programs - 3sat, ARTE, phoenix, funk, KiKA. SWR is a guarantee for reliable information, good entertainment and diverse culture.