RONZHEIMER. Politics and War

Many German politicians still remember him well – and may soon have to deal with him again: Richard Grenell was the U.S. Ambassador to Berlin under Donald Trump, is considered a close confidant of Trump, and could become Secretary of State if Trump wins the election.What makes this man, who could soon be one of the most powerful politicians in the world, tick?Paul Ronzheimer meets Grenell at the Republican convention for an interview – and talks to him about Germany, the Ukraine war, and Donald Trump. The potential next U.S. Secretary of State sharply criticizes the German government and even has strong words for Chancellor Scholz.It's clear: If Trump wins, a diplomatic upheaval threatens Germany.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

The whole world is talking about him right now: Viktor Orban has sparked massive criticism with his visit to Vladimir Putin and the plan for a "peace mission." Paul Ronzheimer met Orban at his official residence in Budapest. Why did he really travel to Moscow, and what did the Russian president say to him? Why should there be a chance for peace talks right now? And how does Orban handle the criticism that he is ultimately only helping Putin?Full interview with the Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban after his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow.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

Historic Verdict: Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts by a New York jury in the hush money trial. No former president has ever been criminally charged, let alone convicted.Paul Ronzheimer discusses this with US correspondent Herbert Bauernebel, who has been following the Trump trial live.Will Donald Trump now go to prison? What exactly is he being accused of? And what are the implications of the verdict for Trump's chances of getting back into the White House?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 MoutafisThis Podcast was translated from German with the help of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an unprecedented event, a political sensation: the Russian dictator is restructuring his power apparatus, replacing the defense minister, and redistributing key positions.But what’s behind these promotions and dismissals? Which personnel has Putin brought to Moscow? And what does Gerhard Schröder have to do with the new war minister?Paul Ronzheimer analyzes the massive changes in the Kremlin with Filipp Piatov and what they mean for the war, the West, and Ukraine. Paul explains why the Kremlin restructuring can be crucial for the war and how Putin is working towards a completely different type of warfare.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 MoutafisThis Podcast was translated from German with the help of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

English version of the podcast by journalist and war correspondent Paul Ronzheimer. Paul reports from all war and crisis regions of the world, meets politicians, soldiers, and resistance fighters. He's as close as hardly anyone else - and was awarded Journalist of the Year 2022 for it. In the podcast, he takes you into his never predictable, crazy, and sometimes very dangerous life. Directly from the front line, from the presidential palace - or into his hotel room for a glass of red wine. Paul gives you insights into the most important events in the world and tells you what the life of a reporter does to him personally. Activate the bell now and don't miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices