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RONZHEIMER. Politics and War

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Paul Ronzheimer 16 folgen Okt 22, 2026

RONZHEIMER. Politics and War is the English version of the podcast by German war reporter Paul Ronzheimer. He reports directly from war and crisis zones worldwide, interviewing politicians, soldiers, and resistance fighters. Each episode provides on-the-ground insights from the front line, presidential palaces, or his hotel room, covering events in Ukraine, Israel, and beyond. Ronzheimer, awarded Journalist of the Year 2022, shares analyses and personal reflections on the reporter's life.

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Putin’s Real Fears. With Petr Pavel (President of the Czech Republic) Okt 22, 2026 57:08 Czech President Petr Pavel warns of a possible military conflict with Russia – and criticizes Donald Trump's approach to Putin and Ukraine. Paul Ronzheimer meets Petr Pavel, the President of the Czech Republic and former senior NATO general, in Prague for an exclusive interview. Pavel discusses his personal negotiations with Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, Putin's war objectives, and the

The World's Big Mistake About Putin. With Dmytro Kuleba Okt 11, 2026 1:04:00 “Putin will drag you into war!” – Ukraine’s former Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba warns Germany and Europe of a dangerous miscalculation about Russia’s president. Speaking with Paul Ronzheimer in Kyiv, he reveals why he has fundamentally changed his assessment of Vladimir Putin: He no longer believes negotiations can stop the Russian president. Instead, Europe must prepare for a dangerous new rea

Trump Has No More Patience: Israel’s Gideon Sa’ar on the Deal with Hamas Okt 5, 2025 16:22 From Jerusalem, Paul Ronzheimer speaks with Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar about the tense final hours before a possible deal between Israel and Hamas. Sa’ar reveals new details of Donald Trump’s 72-hour hostage plan - and warns that the former US president “won’t have the nerves to wait any longer.” What role does Trump’s impatience play in the fragile peace process? How far is Israel

Will Trump finally punish Putin? With Kenneth Weinstein Aug 6, 2025 30:55 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.

The war is over, but will the Iranian regime survive? With Reza Pahlavi Jul 29, 2025 55:32 The Iranian regime survived its confrontation with Israel and the United States - for now. But what does the future hold for the clerical leadership in Tehran? Paul Ronzheimer speaks with Reza Pahlavi, a figure of hope for many Iranians in exile and a leading voice against the regime. The son of the late Shah lives abroad and calls for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. But can he deliver on

Paul meets Tucker Carlson: Trump, Putin & the Power Struggle in the U.S. Jul 19, 2025 2:02:29 Paul Ronzheimer meets Tucker Carlson, a vocal supporter and close confidant of U.S. President Donald Trump. In a two-hour interview, they discuss how to deal with Putin, the risk of nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, and the significance of the Epstein files for Trump and the mood within the MAGA movement. If you like the podcast, don’t forget to like and subscribe! Do you have question

What is your objective in this war, Mr. Foreign Minister? With Gideon Sa'ar Jun 21, 2025 17:44 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 S

Is Israel prepared to take on Iran alone? Interview with Isaac Herzog Jun 19, 2025 16:15 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 feedba

Inside the Terror: An Israeli Hostage’s Ordeal with Hamas Mär 30, 2025 31:07 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 survi

The world awaits Israel's counterstrike. With Ron Dermer Okt 13, 2024 22:23 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 li

Antisemitism: We Can’t Hear the Platitudes Any Longer! With Mathias Döpfner Okt 8, 2024 36:35 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

DNC in Chicago - a talk with John Harris from Politico Aug 25, 2024 40:44 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 ronzheime

A major war against Iran? With Tzachi Hanegbi, Israel's National Security Advisor Aug 3, 2024 23:11 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 t

Trump's possible Secretary of State and a gloomy message to Germany. Jul 19, 2024 31:02 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 t

What Putin says about the war in a one-on-one conversation. With Viktor Orban Jul 8, 2024 41:26 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 critic

Trump guilty! Prison or the White House? With Herbert Bauernebel Jun 1, 2024 31:13 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 imp

Putin's Plan for a Completely Different War Mai 15, 2024 24:09 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 Kremli

RONZHEIMER. - Now also in English! Mai 11, 2024 0:49 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