In a captivating summer series, we delve into the lives of the most powerful and controversial political figures shaping our world today. This series not only highlights their decisions and ideologies but also sheds light on the implications of their actions for society at large.
Powerful leaders featured in the series
As part of our exploration, we will feature one prominent leader each day, offering insight into their backgrounds and motivations. The lineup includes:
- Wladimir Putin – August 4, 2025
- Marine Le Pen – August 5, 2025
- Javier Milei – August 6, 2025
- Xi Jinping – August 7, 2025
- Giorgia Meloni – August 8, 2025
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan – August 11, 2025
- Benjamin Netanjahu – August 12, 2025
- Narendra Modi – August 13, 2025
- Friedrich Merz – August 14, 2025
- Mohammed bin Salman – August 15, 2025
- Ursula von der Leyen – August 16, 2025
Daily insights from the political landscape
Listeners can tune into the Berlin Playbook podcast each morning at 5 AM, where Gordon Repinski and the POLITICO team provide concise, international political analyses that offer depth and context to current events.
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