RONZHEIMER. Politics and War

On Friday, Donald Trump might finally turn away from Vladimir Putin. That’s when the deadline set by the U.S. President for the Russian dictator expires. If Russia does not agree to halt or end the war, American sanctions are looming. But will Trump really take action? Or will he back down again? Paul Ronzheimer discusses this with Kenneth Weinstein, foreign policy expert at the Hudson Institute. If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify. ⁠⁠⁠Paul on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Paul on X⁠⁠⁠ Editorial Team: ⁠⁠Filipp Piatov⁠⁠, Lieven Jenrich Executive Producer: ⁠⁠Daniel van Moll⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the late Shah of Iran, is a prominent advocate for democracy and freedom in his homeland, currently living in exile. He discusses the precarious state of the Iranian regime and the potential for its collapse. Topics include the civil unrest in Iran, the regime's use of negotiations to buy time, and the ongoing nuclear threat. Pahlavi emphasizes the need for a unified opposition and critiques current international approaches, suggesting that true change requires direct support for the Iranian people.

Tucker Carlson, a political commentator known for his conservative views, joins to share insights on pressing geopolitical issues. He discusses strategies for dealing with Putin and warns about the risks of nuclear war. Carlson also reflects on Trump's influence within the MAGA movement and the Epstein files, linking them to perceptions of corruption in politics. The conversation further explores the complexities of American identity, the discontent with traditional politics, and the disenfranchisement felt by Trump's supporters in a changing socio-economic landscape.

Paul meets the Israeli Foreign Minister for an interview! What does Israel really want to achieve in the war against Iran? What happens if the U.S. stays out? And is there still a chance for diplomacy? If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify. ⁠Paul on Instagram⁠ ⁠Paul on X⁠ Editorial Team: Filipp Piatov, Lieven Jenrich Executive Producer: Daniel van Moll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem. What role does Trump play in Israel’s decision to move forward? What are their exact objectives – and how much of a threat does Iran pose to the U.S. and Europe? If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify. ⁠⁠Paul on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Paul on X⁠⁠ Editorial Team: ⁠Filipp Piatov⁠, Lieven Jenrich Executive Producer: ⁠Daniel van Moll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She was taken from her home at gunpoint. For months, Raz Ben Ami lived as a hostage in Gaza—held captive by Hamas after the brutal October 7th attack on her Kibbutz in Israel.In this deeply personal and harrowing episode, Paul Ronzheimer speaks with Raz about the horrors of her captivity, the psychological toll of being used as a human shield, and the long road back to freedom. How did she survive? What did she see? And what does she want the world to understand about life under the control of Hamas—a group designated as a terrorist organization by the EU, the US, and others? A gripping testimony of resilience from the heart of the conflict.If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe!Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify.Paul on InstagramPaul on XEditorial Team: Filipp PiatovExecutive Producer: Daniel van Moll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, an attack on Iran's nuclear program in response to the Mullah regime’s assault on Israel with over 200 rockets remains an option, despite strong opposition from the U.S., as stated by Israeli Minister for Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer in an interview with BILD Deputy Editor Paul Ronzheimer.If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe!Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify.Paul on InstagramPaul on XEditorial Team: Filipp PiatovExecutive Producer: Daniel van MollRecordings from Around the World: Vadim Moissenko & Giorgos Moutafis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One year ago, on October 7, 2023, Palestinian terrorists committed the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust.However, instead of showing solidarity with Israel, antisemitism is growing stronger. And politics responds with platitudes and empty rhetoric. In this episode, Paul Ronzheimer speaks with Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner about the attack on Israel and its consequences.Döpfner is shocked by the “cold-heartedness” of many supposedly progressive circles toward Israel and sees Germany at a “crossroads.” The decisions made now will determine whether the path leads to disaster or whether the Federal Republic can draw the right conclusions from Islamism and antisemitism.If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe!Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify.Paul on InstagramPaul on XEditorial Team: Filipp PiatovExecutive Producer: Daniel van MollRecordings from Around the World: Vadim Moissenko & Giorgos Moutafis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Ronzheimer traveled to Chicago to follow the Democratic National Convention (DNC) live at the United Center. In the end, he sat down with the Editor-in-Chief of Politico, John Harris, to reflect on the spectacle. What are Kamala Harris’s real chances?If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe!Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify.Paul on InstagramPaul on XEditorial Team: Filipp Piatov & Daniel van MollProduction: Daniel van MollRecordings from Around the World: Vadim Moissenko & Giorgos Moutafis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journalist Paul Ronzheimer is interviewing Tzachi Hanegbi, Benjamin Netanyahu’s National Security Advisor.After the killings of two top terrorists from Hamas and Hezbollah, Iran is reportedly preparing a direct strike against Israel. Is Israel prepared for an Iranian attack? Is a new major war approaching the Middle East? In this exclusive interview, Mr. Hanegbi directed threatening words at the Ayatollahs: Israel showed mercy on April 14 after the last major attack by Iran; they would not tolerate it again, and the aggressor would this time be punished.If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe!Do you have questions, criticism, or topic suggestions? Write to us at ronzheimer@axelspringer.com or use the feedback function on Spotify.Paul on InstagramPaul on XEditorial Team: Filipp Piatov & Daniel van MollProduction: Serdar DenizRecordings from Around the World: Vadim Moissenko & Giorgos Moutafis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices