MD MEETS

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.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.He addresses tough questions: What is his message to President Trump? Has Western appeasement strengthened the regime? Could a democratic Iran become a strategic ally of Israel and the West? And does he seek power himself - or only a transitional role toward free elections?A conversation about revolution, freedom, and the future of Iran.Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized 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.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world - and straining the planet’s power grid. In this episode, Mathias Döpfner talks with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about the explosive AI boom, the massive energy demands of data centers, and what it takes to keep innovation sustainable. How can technology grow without running out of power - and will Europe keep pace in the new AI era?Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized 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.

In this new episode of MD MEETS, Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner sits down with Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek for a focused conversation about Europe’s future - what it is, what it could be, and what it must become.Ek argues that Europe’s challenge is not talent but throughput - too little R&D, too few scaled software companies, and a culture that stigmatizes risk. He points to a simple lever with outsized impact: channel even 1 percent of Europe’s vast savings into innovation, and the continent could double its venture firepower and unlock a new generation of builders. Policy and power matter, too. Energy costs are a brake on competitiveness, while smart regulation in fintech shows where Europe can lead. Ek makes the case for investing in AI and new defense technologies that raise deterrence at lower cost to human life - and for a more confident Europe that can defend itself while deepening the transatlantic alliance.Can Europe turn world-class talent into world-class scale? And will the next decade be the moment when Europe stops admiring its past and starts building its future?Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized 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.

In this second episode of MD MEETS, Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner sits down with legendary media mogul Barry Diller - the man who shaped Hollywood, created FOX, and built one of the world’s most powerful internet empires.From being bounced at Studio 54 on opening night - despite arriving with Hollywood royalty - to discovering John Travolta and producing Saturday Night Fever, Diller recounts the wild rise of an entertainment visionary whose career has spanned every screen, from silver to digital.In a rare and intimate conversation, Diller opens up about the loneliness of his childhood, the drive that rejection gave him, and how risk - from his sexuality to his career - became his creative engine. He speaks about the glamour and darkness of fame, his lifelong partnership with Diane von Furstenberg, and what it means to build something that truly lasts.A story of reinvention, risk, and romance - and of one man’s extraordinary journey from Hollywood’s back rooms to the frontlines of media history.Subscribe for essential insights, candid perspectives, and the dialogues that matter mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized 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.

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. At its core, the podcast is about freedom - of thought, of speech, of creativity - and how these values shape societies in an age of disruption.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 mostVideo: youtube.com/@mdmeets | Web: https://mdmeets.com | Mail: mail@mdmeets.comMD MEETS is a podcast of Axel Springer SE. Produced by Daniel van Moll. All rights reservedUnauthorized 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.