'Berlin Playbook' podcast explores Narendra Modi in 'Machthaber' series
POLITICO Europe has released a new 'Machthaber' episode of its Berlin Playbook podcast, focused on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The series examines how powerful and controversial politicians think and make decisions.

POLITICO Europe has released a new episode of its 'Berlin Playbook' podcast under the recurring 'Machthaber' series, this time focusing on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The special format is dedicated to the world's most powerful and controversial political figures, exploring how they think, make decisions, and what consequences their actions have. The episode presents a look behind the scenes of political power.
The podcast is published every morning from 5:00 a.m. and is produced by Gordon Repinski, POLITICO's executive editor, together with the POLITICO team. The show aims to deliver political news in a compact, international, and contextualized manner. A free 'Berlin Playbook' newsletter is also available for those who want a daily briefing of key topics and analysis. Repinski also shares additional content on his social media channels.
The 'Machthaber' series is described as an opportunity to understand leaders beyond their public image, focusing on personal and political mechanisms. The Modi episode is part of this regular cycle, which profiles a variety of influential politicians. The podcast is designed for listeners interested in how international power actually operates.


