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MD MEETS

MD MEETS

By: Mathias Döpfner
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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.

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Axel Springer SE
Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Iran’s Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi: Trump, War & Regime Change
    Feb 13 2026

    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.

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    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

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    48 mins
  • Pop Icon Nile Rodgers: 750 Million Records Sold - A Life That Changed Music Forever
    Dec 17 2025

    He shaped the sound of entire generations - from Diana Ross to David Bowie, from Madonna to Beyoncé.

    Nile Rodgers is not just a producer; he is a phenomenon whose work has sold more than 750 million albums worldwide. Yet the man behind “Le Freak,” “Good Times,” Let’s Dance, Like a Virgin and Get Lucky has remained remarkably grounded, almost invisible behind the global icons he helped define.

    In this episode of MD MEETS, Nile Rodgers opens up about the creative philosophy that made him one of the most influential musicians of all time. He explains why he plays on every record he produces, how “complex simplicity” became his signature, and why he still feels more like an ensemble musician than a superstar.

    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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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: AI Boom, Energy Battle & His Complicated Alliance with Sam Altman
    Nov 29 2025

    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 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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    54 mins
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