The Pulse of Politics

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The Pulse of Politics Podcast is where public affairs meets real-world impact. Each episode features candid conversations with public affairs professionals, strategic communication experts, and industry thought leaders. We dive into how they navigate today’s political realities, manage uncertainty, and shape tomorrow—sharing tools, frameworks, and personal stories along the way. Whether you're a seasoned policy pro or an emerging voice in the field, this is your backstage pass to the future of public affairs.

Episodes

  1. EP#5 -How Top Consultancies Win in the Age of AI with Stefan Unger

    6D AGO

    EP#5 -How Top Consultancies Win in the Age of AI with Stefan Unger

    Timestamps 00:51 — Career Origin02:26 — Staying 13 Years in Consulting04:20 — The AI Turning Point06:18 — Why Build an Internal AI09:59 — Client Pressure & Adoption12:02 — Building the Chatbot15:04 — Real Use Cases19:00 — Human-in-the-Loop Philosophy22:08 — Business Model Impact24:48 — Pricing Pressure27:15 — Training as Differentiator36:33 — Advice for Graduates38:08 — Rapid Fire About Stefan Unger Stefan Unger is Managing Partner and COO at Miller & Meier Consulting, a leading public affairs consultancy in Germany and Europe. Within the company, he leads consulting services and the implementation of AI into the consulting portfolio. With a background in political science and international relations, he has spent over a decade shaping strategy at the intersection of policy, technology, and healthcare. He recently became President of the German Association of Political Consultants (de'ge'pol), focusing on AI, polarization, and the future of democracy. Episode Summary: In this episode, Stefan shares how AI is transforming public affairs from the inside out. He explains why his firm built its own compliant AI solution, how it delivers more value with fewer blind spots, and why human judgment remains the ultimate differentiator. Learn more about DELOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.delosanalytica.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can always stay up-to-date with our latest initiatives.

    40 min
  2. EP#4 - How Power, Policy & Finance Really Move with Peter Carlo Lehrell

    JAN 15

    EP#4 - How Power, Policy & Finance Really Move with Peter Carlo Lehrell

    Timestamps 00:51 — Why History Still Shapes Power 03:12 — Lessons from Otto von Habsburg 05:34 — Policy, Cartels & Public Interest 09:59 — From Finance to Strategy 12:24 — Why Finance Moves Faster Than Politics 16:45 — Preparation as a Strategic Weapon 19:29 — Europe’s Place in a Shifting World 24:17 — Europe's Strategic Autonomy Explained 26:10 — Reform Before It’s Forced on You 29:03 — Rapid Fire: Curiosity, Mandela & Power About Peter Carlo Lehrell ⁠Peter-Carlo Lehrell is a European strategist whose career spans politics, finance, and public policy across continents. Shaped by a life lived between cultures, he has spent decades helping governments, investors, and global companies navigate moments of disruption with clarity, trust, and a long-term view. A founder, adviser, and consensus-builder, his work today focuses on climate, trade, regulation, and the practical realities of decision-making in an uncertain world. Episode Summary: In this episode of The Pulse of Politics, Peter Carlo Lehrell shares deep insights on how power truly shifts — from finance to politics, from West to East, and from institutions to adaptability. Learn more about DELOS - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.delosanalytica.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can always stay up-to-date with our latest initiatives.

    33 min
  3. EP#3- Public Affairs, Stakeholder Circles and AI's real impact with Jacqueline Fäs

    12/01/2025

    EP#3- Public Affairs, Stakeholder Circles and AI's real impact with Jacqueline Fäs

    Timestamps 00:51 — Career Background 01:51 — Women in Public Affairs 03:10 — Why Public Affairs Matters 04:33 — What a Typical Day Looks Like 06:07 — Inside Lidl’s Public Affairs Process 08:24 — Cross-Organizational Collaboration 10:39 — Tools, Topic Mapping & Excel Reality 14:30 — The Human Knowledge Problem 17:31 — Coordinating a Small vs. Large PA Team 18:56 — Stakeholder Engagement Tactics 21:38 — Measuring Impact & KPIs 23:48 — Tools & Monitoring 25:13 — AI’s Role Today 27:04 — AI as a Sparring Partner 28:41 — Future Priorities 29:28 — Rapid-Fire Round About Jacqueline Fäs Jacqueline Fäs is the Head of Public Affairs at Lidl Switzerland, leading the company’s political strategy, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory positioning. With a background in communications and business administration, she brings a structured yet people-driven approach to political work. Her career spans years of navigating legislative processes, building long-term networks in Bern, and bridging internal and external perspectives. Jacqueline is known for combining deep policy expertise with practical organizational alignment. Episode Summary: In this episode, ⁠⁠⁠Jacqueline Fäs, Head of Public Affairs at Lidl Switzerland, takes us inside the real mechanics of public affairs at a major retailer. She explains how Lidl Switzerland structures political work, collaborates across the organization, manages ongoing issues, and navigates long regulatory cycles. We discuss internal processes, stakeholder engagement, AI’s emerging role in research and monitoring, and the realities of building trust inside and outside the company. Jacqueline also shares her views on measuring impact, staying aligned with leadership, and the misconceptions people often have about Public Affairs. Learn more about DELOS - ⁠⁠⁠www.delosanalytica.com⁠⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ so you can always stay up-to-date with our latest initiatives.

    33 min
  4. EP#2- Inside the Future of Public Affairs with Dominik Meier

    10/30/2025

    EP#2- Inside the Future of Public Affairs with Dominik Meier

    Timestamps 00:55 — From Theology to Politics 02:55 — Founding Miller & Meier Consulting (1997) 04:10 — What Makes a Great Public-Affairs Professional 08:00 — How the Public Affairs Industry Changed 10:25 — People Over Data 11:55 — The Role of AI in Public Affairs 17:10 — AI as a Co-Pilot 18:45 — Tools & Gaps in the Market 20:20 — Business Model Shift: Retainers vs. Hours 25:15 — Value Creation in the AI Era 28:30 — Europe’s Digital Future 32:15 — Lessons from 30 Years 33:18 — Rapid-Fire Round About Dominik Meier ⁠⁠Dominik Meier is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Miller & Meier Consulting based in Berlin, Germany. He has been advising global players, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and associations on political strategy for over 25 years in Germany and Europe. He focuses on strategy consulting, lobbying leadership, CEO positioning, global governmental relations, and transatlantic strategies. Dominik also co-founded and chairs de’ge’pol and further shares his insights as an advisory board member for the Swiss Green Energy Symposium. Dominik’s work extends into publishing with Freiheit|Macht|Politik, a pluralistic online magazine for political analysis and strategy. His book ”Power and its Logic: Mastering Politics”was first published in 2018. Episode Summary: In this episode, Dominik Meier, founder & CEO of Miller & Meier Consulting, joins Silvan to discuss how artificial intelligence and digitalization are transforming political consulting. From his early days as a theology student to becoming one of Europe’s pioneers in public affairs, Dominik shares how the industry evolved — from reading newspapers for clients to deploying AI-powered monitoring and stakeholder-mapping systems. He explains why AI is a co-pilot, not a replacement, how Europe can reclaim leadership in tech, and why human connection still defines influence. Learn more about DELOS - ⁠⁠www.delosanalytica.com⁠⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ so you can always stay up-to-date with our latest initiatives.

    37 min
  5. EP#1 - Dominique Reber on career in Public Affairs, AI, and policy developments

    09/25/2025

    EP#1 - Dominique Reber on career in Public Affairs, AI, and policy developments

    Timestamps 01:40 – The role of curiosity in building a career 04:30 – From corporate insider to consultant 05:55 – Culture eats strategy for breakfast 08:08 – Career in public affairs consulting 09:38 – When to move on in your career 12:10 – Staying curious at 50 and beyond 14:27 – Is there a methodology for public affairs? 18:15 – Political stability as a business advantage 24:40 – Dominique's Public affairs framework 30:00 – Dangers of unstructured lobbying 33:50 – Responsibility in public affairs 41:30 – How AI transforms the discipline 49:33 – Why human connection still matters 50:11 – Public affairs with AI in next 5 years 56:25 – Rapid fire round About Dominique Reber ⁠Dominique Reber⁠ is a Partner at ⁠Hirzel.Neef.Schmid Counselors⁠, Switzerland’s leading strategic communications consultancy. With experience at Swisscom, eBay, and economiesuisse, Dominique has spent over two decades bridging the gap between business and politics. He is also an advocate for professionalizing public affairs through structured methodology and training future consultants. Episode Summary: In this episode, Dominique Reber shares his journey from studying history to becoming one of Switzerland’s top public affairs consultants. He explains why curiosity has been his lifelong driver, how culture trumps strategy, and why methodology is critical in lobbying. Dominique also explores the role of AI in public affairs, the value of stability in democracies, and what the future holds for the discipline. Learn more about DELOS - ⁠www.delosanalytica.com⁠ Don't forget to follow us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ so you can always stay up-to-date with our latest initiatives.

    58 min
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The Pulse of Politics Podcast is where public affairs meets real-world impact. Each episode features candid conversations with public affairs professionals, strategic communication experts, and industry thought leaders. We dive into how they navigate today’s political realities, manage uncertainty, and shape tomorrow—sharing tools, frameworks, and personal stories along the way. Whether you're a seasoned policy pro or an emerging voice in the field, this is your backstage pass to the future of public affairs.

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  • Creator
    DELOS
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
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