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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. Jul 31

    EP#10 - Why China Is No Longer Just a Market: Cynthia Xing on Geopolitics, AI & Boardroom Strategy

    Timestamps 00:54 – Cynthia's Journey into Public Affairs02:15 – Why Public Affairs Became Strategic05:25 – Building Institutional Trust07:45 – How China Has Changed09:55 – Leadership Under Uncertainty10:57 – Advice for CEOs12:00 – From Boutique Consulting to Edelman15:40 – Geopolitics Reshapes Business18:00 – AI and Public Affairs24:32 – The Future of Leadership29:09 – Rapid Fire About Fred Turner Cynthia Xing is Managing Director and Head of Greater China of Public and Government Affairs at Edelman, where she advises multinational companies, boards, and investors on navigating one of the world's most consequential business environments. With more than two decades of experience at the intersection of business, policy, and geopolitics—including becoming the youngest-ever partner at Yuan Associates, one of China's pioneering public affairs consultancies - Cynthia helps organizations make better strategic decisions in an increasingly complex world. Episode Summary: China is no longer just a market—it's one of the forces shaping the global business environment.  In this episode, Cynthia Xing explores why public affairs has become a boardroom discipline, how leaders should think about geopolitical uncertainty, and why understanding China's evolving political, technological and commercial landscape is now essential for every multinational—not just those operating in China. She explains why judgement matters more than headlines, why long-term institutional understanding creates lasting competitive advantage, and how business leaders can make better decisions in an increasingly interconnected world. 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.

    EP#10 - Why China Is No Longer Just a Market: Cynthia Xing on Geopolitics, AI & Boardroom Strategy

  2. Jun 25

    EP#9 - How Power Really Works in Washington DC with Fred Turner

    Timestamps 00:54 – Growing Up Around Politics02:15 – 25 Years on Capitol Hill03:25 – Discovering International Affairs05:45 – Building Global Relationships06:55 – Public vs Private Sector08:57 – Why Leave Capitol Hill?11:00 – Understanding Client Objectives13:57 – Modern Lobbying Strategies18:00 – Measuring ROI in Public Affairs24:32 – What Great Lobbyists Do Differently29:09 – Bipartisanship in Washington33:56 – The Trump Era & Foreign Policy37:21 – The Toolkit for Governments40:21 – The World Cup & North America42:06 – America at 25045:52 – House of Cards vs Reality49:12 – What's Next for Fred Turner?50:33 – Rapid Fire About Fred TurnerFred Turner is Principal at BGR Group and leads international public affairs and trade engagements for governments and multinational organizations. Before joining BGR, he spent more than 25 years on Capitol Hill, including serving as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Staff Director of the U.S. Helsinki Commission. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of diplomacy, international relations and public policy. Episode Summary:In this episode, Fred Turner shares lessons from more than two decades inside Washington's political system. He explains how lobbying really works, why relationships matter more than access, how governments navigate today's geopolitical landscape, and what has changed under the Trump administration. The conversation also explores bipartisan deal-making, international diplomacy, and the future of American institutions. 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.

    EP#9 - How Power Really Works in Washington DC with Fred Turner

  3. May 28

    EP#8 - How Public Affairs in Israel Moves with Tzach Borovich

    Timestamps 00:05 – Introduction00:47 – From National Security to Lobbying02:15 – Inception of The Cabinet04:20 – How Public Affairs Works in Israel06:50 – Who Really Holds Power in Government09:07 – Politics vs Professionalism13:55 – OECD Standards & Transparency18:04 – Measuring ROI in Lobbying22:24 – Coalition Building & Associations28:18 – Civil Society & Government Relations31:37 – Public Affairs During War & Crisis39:17 – AI and the Future of Lobbying42:00 – Rapid Fire About Tzach BorovichTzach Borovich is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of The Cabinet, one of Israel’s leading lobbying and government relations firms. Before entering the private sector, he worked at Israel’s National Security Council within the Prime Minister’s Office. Under his leadership, The Cabinet became the first lobbying firm in Israel to adopt OECD transparency principles and now advises leading Israeli and global companies on government affairs, regulation, and strategic public policy. Episode Summary: In this episode, Tzach Borovich breaks down how lobbying and public affairs actually work inside Israel’s political system. From coalition politics and bureaucratic influence to crisis management during war and COVID, he explains why modern lobbying is far more about strategy, data, and institutional understanding than political favors. The conversation also explores AI, regulation, transparency, and Israel’s evolving role in global business and geopolitics. 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.

    EP#8 - How Public Affairs in Israel Moves with Tzach Borovich

  4. Apr 27

    EP#7 - Public Affairs in a Post-Trust World with Jessica Berk Ross

    Timestamps 00:05 – Introduction00:47 – Early Career & Capitol Hill Lessons04:08 – What Companies Get Wrong About Public Affairs08:41 – Washington Then vs Now11:00 – Social Media & Polarization15:07 – Evolution of Political Ideologies19:55 – Core Lessons from the Hill27:04 – Crisis Communications Today31:24 – The Post-Trust World33:18 – Geopolitics & Trade Shifts36:37 – America’s Global Role40:17 – Future of Lobbying41:34 – Politics = Policy45:03 – AI & Public Affairs49:10 – Human vs Machine52:00 – Rapid Fire About Jessica Berk RossJessica Berk Ross is Managing Partner and Global Public Affairs Practice Leader at Finn Partners. Based in Washington DC, she advises global clients on policy, crisis communications, and geopolitical risk. With roots on Capitol Hill, she brings decades of experience navigating complex political environments. She is known for integrating public affairs with business strategy and ethical decision-making. Episode Summary:This episode explores how public affairs has evolved into a high-stakes, multidimensional discipline shaped by political polarization, AI, and global instability. Jessica Berk Ross shares insights from Capitol Hill to crisis war rooms, revealing why trust is declining, strategy is becoming risk-driven, and success now depends on 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.

    EP#7 - Public Affairs in a Post-Trust World with Jessica Berk Ross

  5. Mar 30

    EP#6 -Power, Reputation & Communication with Victor Schmid

    Timestamps 00:51 — Career Origin in Journalism04:20 — The Turning Point: Media Reality09:30 — Power vs Legitimation Framework16:30 — Reputation & Social Signals25:30 — Reputation in the Social Media Era31:00 — Political Leadership Lessons43:00 — Corporate World & Bureaucracy52:08 — Building a Consulting Firm59:48 — AI & the Future of Strategy01:16:30 — Rapid Fire About Victor Schmid ⁠Victor Schmid is one of the most experienced consultants for strategic communication, reputations and crisis management. With decades of experience navigating high-stakes corporate and political environments, he is recognized as a leading voice in reputation management across Switzerland and Germany. A PhD sociologist and former advisor to Swiss President Flavio Cotti, he leverages a formidable career background spanning from journalism to leading global communications. He is the co-founder of Hirzel.Neef.Schmid.Counselors AG, founder of Viscoma, and partner at CCounselors. Episode Summary:Summary In this episode, Victor Schmid breaks down the mechanics of power, legitimation, and reputation. He reveals how these forces shape leaders, companies, and entire societies. From his early discoveries in journalism to advising top executives and navigating political crises, he shares hard-earned lessons on authenticity, decision-making, and why AI will redefine but not replace strategic thinking. 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.

    EP#6 -Power, Reputation & Communication with Victor Schmid

  6. Feb 19

    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.

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

  7. Jan 15

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

    Timestamps 00:51 — Why History Still Shapes Power03:12 — Lessons from Otto von Habsburg05:34 — Policy, Cartels & Public Interest09:59 — From Finance to Strategy12:24 — Why Finance Moves Faster Than Politics16:45 — Preparation as a Strategic Weapon19:29 — Europe’s Place in a Shifting World24:17 — Europe's Strategic Autonomy Explained26:10 — Reform Before It’s Forced on You29:03 — Rapid Fire: Curiosity, Mandela & PowerAbout Peter Carlo Lehrell⁠Peter-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.

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

  8. 12/01/2025

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

    Timestamps 00:51 — Career Background01:51 — Women in Public Affairs03:10 — Why Public Affairs Matters04:33 — What a Typical Day Looks Like06:07 — Inside Lidl’s Public Affairs Process08:24 — Cross-Organizational Collaboration10:39 — Tools, Topic Mapping & Excel Reality14:30 — The Human Knowledge Problem17:31 — Coordinating a Small vs. Large PA Team18:56 — Stakeholder Engagement Tactics21:38 — Measuring Impact & KPIs23:48 — Tools & Monitoring25:13 — AI’s Role Today27:04 — AI as a Sparring Partner28:41 — Future Priorities29:28 — 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.

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

  9. 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.

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

  10. 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.

    EP#1 - Dominique Reber on career in Public Affairs, AI, and policy developments
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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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    2025 - 2026
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