Politico's "Machthaber" podcast profiles North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un
German outlet Politico has released a new episode of its "Machthaber" podcast series on the world's most powerful and controversial politicians, this time focused on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. The episode is part of the daily "Berlin Playbook" show hosted by executive editor Gordon Repinski.

New episode on power and decision-making
German news outlet Politico has published a new installment of its recurring podcast series "Machthaber," which profiles the world's most powerful and controversial political figures. Each episode focuses on a single politician, aiming to show listeners how these leaders think, how they make decisions, and what that means for the rest of the world. The latest episode centers on North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.
Part of the "Berlin Playbook" lineup
"Machthaber" is produced as part of Politico's broader daily podcast "Berlin Playbook," which airs every morning starting at 5 a.m. The show is hosted by Politico executive editor Gordon Repinski, who together with the Politico team delivers compact, international and in-depth political coverage to listeners.
Additional offering for subscribers
Alongside the podcast, Politico also offers a free "Berlin Playbook" newsletter aimed at followers of German capital politics, summarizing the day's key topics and context each morning.
The podcast is published by Politico Deutschland, which operates as part of Axel Springer Deutschland GmbH, legally based in Berlin.


