MD MEETS

MD MEETS with Mathias Döpfner brings unedited conversations with the world’s most influential voices. From politics and science to arts and business, each episode dives into the most pressing issues of our time - and sometimes the completely unexpected. With a minimalist, authentic style and no artificial fillers, the focus is always on the guest and their story. High-profile discussions, recorded on location or remote, are released as both audio and video, giving viewers a rare inside look at ideas shaping our future. Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MD MEETS is a society podcast hosted by Mathias Döpfner, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mathias Döpfner hosts MD MEETS, a society show with 13 episodes published.

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  Serbia's Aleksandar Vučić: Putin, Zelensky & the Next Big War

  Aug 9, 202647 min

  "I think we are at the beginning of a bigger war." In this episode of MD MEETS , Mathias Döpfner sits down with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić just one day after his highly controversial meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Long regarded as one of Europe's leaders closest to Vladimir Putin, Vučić explains why he welcomed Zelensky to Belgrade, why Serbia refuses to choose between East and West, and why he believes his country's independent foreign policy serves Serbian interests better than alignment with any geopolitical bloc. The conversation explores Serbia's balancing act between Russia, Ukraine, China and the European Union, the future of peace negotiations, hybrid warfare, NATO, Kosovo, and the changing balance of global power. Vučić also shares his concerns about Europe's economic decline, argues that the continent must work harder to remain competitive, and explains why he believes the world is entering a new and more dangerous era. Is Europe prepared for a changing world order? And are today's conflicts only the beginning of something much bigger? Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter most Video: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.com MD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited. For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram:  instagram.com/mdmeets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Palantir CEO Alex Karp: AI Fears, Rise of the Far Right & Germany's Crisis

  Jul 13, 20261h 3m

  In this episode of MD MEETS, Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner sits down with Palantir CEO Alex Karp for a wide-ranging conversation about artificial intelligence, geopolitics, and the future of the West. Karp argues that Europe’s biggest challenge is not a lack of talent but a crisis of political leadership and technological competence. He explains why he believes AI is essential for defending democracies, why Palantir has become one of the world’s most controversial technology companies, and why Europe’s debate about surveillance misses the real battle over technological sovereignty. The two also discuss Germany’s political landscape, the rise of the AfD, and why Karp believes its growing support reflects deep public frustration over migration and economic stagnation - even as he rejects the party’s positions on Russia and authoritarianism. The conversation explores trust in institutions, China’s growing technological ambitions, the race between democratic and authoritarian systems, and the future of AI. Karp also reflects on inequality in the AI era, the responsibility of Silicon Valley, and why he still considers himself a progressive despite frequently being portrayed as a political outsider. Can open societies remain innovative enough to compete with authoritarian rivals? And what will determine whether the next decade belongs to democracies - or to those willing to abandon them? Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter most Video: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.com MD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this content is prohibited. For more information and updates, follow us on Instagram:  instagram.com/mdmeets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  Reform UK’s Nigel Farage: Trump’s “crazy” courage & why Brexit failed

  Apr 30, 202655 minS0

  <p>Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK and one of the most polarizing figures in British politics, joins Mathias Döpfner for a wide-ranging and explosive conversation.</p><p>Farage speaks about his close relationship with Donald Trump, the future of the transatlantic alliance, and why he believes the West must stand firm against Russia, China, and Iran. He defends Trump’s leadership style, discusses assassination attempts, and explains why he sees the former U.S. president as a model of political resilience.</p><p>At the center of the debate: migration. Farage outlines his controversial plan to deport hundreds of...

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  UK Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch: Western Weakness, Mass Migration & Far-Left Antisemitism

  Apr 15, 202656 minS0

  <p>At a time of political fragmentation and rising populism, Mathias Döpfner meets Kemi Badenoch, leader of the British Conservative Party and one of the most prominent voices of a new conservatism. They discuss the future of the centre-right, the failures of the past, and the battle over identity, migration, and economic growth.</p><p>Badenoch argues that conservatism must return to its core principles - personal responsibility, free markets, and strong national identity - while adapting to the challenges of the 21st century. She calls for an “economic revolution” to restore growth, stricter migration policies, and a clear break w...

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  Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Trump, War & Regime Change

  Feb 13, 202648 minS0

  <p>At the Munich Security Conference, Mathias Döpfner meets Prince Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last Shah and a leading voice of the Iranian opposition. They discuss the future of Iran, the possibility of regime change, and the geopolitical consequences for Europe, the U.S., Israel, and the Middle East.</p><p>Pahlavi argues that diplomacy with Tehran has failed after decades of negotiations. In his view, only regime change can bring stability - led by the Iranian people, supported by targeted international action against the regime’s instruments of repression.</p><p>He addresses tough questions: What is hi...

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