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The Pulse of Politics
The Pulse of Politics Podcast is where public affairs meets real-world impact. Each episode features candid conversations with public affairs professionals, strategic communication experts, and industry thought leaders. We dive into how they navigate today’s political realities, manage uncertainty, and shape tomorrow—sharing tools, frameworks, and personal stories along the way. Whether you're a seasoned policy pro or an emerging voice in the field, this is your backstage pass to the future of…
Episodes
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#13 - From Political Signals to Business Action with Laura Pistemaa
Timestamps: 00:00 - From parliament to Lidl: influence as collaboration 03:09 - Building Lidl’s public-affairs function as a challenger 05:24 - Why…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#12 - From Newsroom to Boardroom: Communications, Public Affairs & AI with Ursula Nötzli
Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction to The Pulse of Politics 01:09 – Welcoming Ursula Nötzli 02:22 – Ursula’s transition from journalism to corporate…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#11 - AI in Public Affairs: Strategy, Methodology & What Comes Next with Dr. Yoav Shechter
Timestamps 01:35 — What Dr. Shechter PhD Revealed About Lobbying 03:30 — The Missing Methodology in Public Affairs 06:59 — Why Public Policy Should Learn From…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#10 - Why China Is No Longer Just a Market: Cynthia Xing on Geopolitics, AI & Boardroom Strategy
Timestamps 00:54 – Cynthia's Journey into Public Affairs 02:15 – Why Public Affairs Became Strategic 05:25 – Building Institutional Trust 07:45 – How China Has…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#9 - How Power Really Works in Washington DC with Fred Turner
Timestamps 00:54 – Growing Up Around Politics 02:15 – 25 Years on Capitol Hill 03:25 – Discovering International Affairs 05:45 – Building Global Relationships…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#8 - How Public Affairs in Israel Moves with Tzach Borovich
Timestamps 00:05 – Introduction 00:47 – From National Security to Lobbying 02:15 – Inception of The Cabinet 04:20 – How Public Affairs Works in Israel 06:50 –…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#7 - Public Affairs in a Post-Trust World with Jessica Berk Ross
Timestamps 00:05 – Introduction 00:47 – Early Career & Capitol Hill Lessons 04:08 – What Companies Get Wrong About Public Affairs 08:41 – Washington Then vs…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#6 -Power, Reputation & Communication with Victor Schmid
Timestamps 00:51 — Career Origin in Journalism 04:20 — The Turning Point: Media Reality 09:30 — Power vs Legitimation Framework 16:30 — Reputation & Social…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#5 -How Top Consultancies Win in the Age of AI with Stefan Unger
Timestamps 00:51 — Career Origin 02:26 — Staying 13 Years in Consulting 04:20 — The AI Turning Point 06:18 — Why Build an Internal AI 09:59 — Client Pressure &…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#4 - How Power, Policy & Finance Really Move with Peter Carlo Lehrell
Timestamps 00:51 — Why History Still Shapes Power 03:12 — Lessons from Otto von Habsburg 05:34 — Policy, Cartels & Public Interest 09:59 — From Finance to…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#3- Public Affairs, Stakeholder Circles and AI's real impact with Jacqueline Fäs
Timestamps 00:51 — Career Background 01:51 — Women in Public Affairs 03:10 — Why Public Affairs Matters 04:33 — What a Typical Day Looks Like 06:07 — Inside…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#2- Inside the Future of Public Affairs with Dominik Meier
Timestamps 00:55 — From Theology to Politics 02:55 — Founding Miller & Meier Consulting (1997) 04:10 — What Makes a Great Public-Affairs Professional 08:00 —…
The Pulse of PoliticsEP#1 - Dominique Reber on career in Public Affairs, AI, and policy developments
Timestamps 01:40 – The role of curiosity in building a career 04:30 – From corporate insider to consultant 05:55 – Culture eats strategy for breakfast 08:08 –…