Power Play
192 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★ - 928 ratingsPower Play is POLITICO's new weekly transatlantic podcast hosted by renowned British journalist Anne McElvoy. It takes listeners inside the minds of those who wield power to better understand the choices they face. The show features guests at the top of their fields in government, business, civil society and more — accompanied by the expert analysis of journalists across POLITICO's newsrooms globally, giving listeners the inside take on the most significant issues raised by the guest, as well as the implications. Read our show notes here: https://www.politico.eu/power-play-podcast/
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How to stare down Beijing
March 30, 2022 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBMantas Adomėnas represents the 2.8 million citizens in the Baltic nation of Lithuania, but he’s staring down the might of 1.4 billion Chinese citizens and their Communist government. How? By allowing its defacto embassy in Vilnius to use Taiwan in its name, instead of a convoluted alternative demanded by Beijing. The price is diplomatic and economic punishment, but Adomėnas says he won't be bullied and the global political tide is shifting his way.
Breaking Bad Dependencies - Europe's struggle to ditch Russian gas
March 23, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBEuropean Commission Vice President Maroš Šefčovič tells Global Insider the EU is serious about throwing its financial weight around to limit Russian oil and gas dependency, but admits it will take months to make a dent on the problem. His message to American officials and companies: “We need more” LNG and “we are ready to work with you.” A native of Slovakia, Šefčovič warns that Putin wants nothing less than to overturn the peaceful world order, and that because of the massive sums needed to ...
Putting a price tag on peace
March 16, 2022 09:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIs global peace worth $15 trillion a year? That’s the price tag Steve Killelea attached. Killelea is the philanthropist behind the Institute for Economics and Peace and author of the Global Peace Index. In this week’s episode he takes us beyond the deadly conflict in Ukraine to the regions we should worry about next, and explores ways of thinking to help us avoid the complacencies that blinded so much of the world to Russia’s intentions among its neighbors.
"It didn’t have to unfold this way”
March 09, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBBiden’s Global Covid Response coordinator Gayle Smith, now back leading the ONE Campaign, opens up about what went wrong with global Covid vaccine markets and what she’d do to make a Covax 2.0 work better.
Beyond Silicon Valley
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWhere are all the jobs going to come from in a world where digital technology is everywhere, and in every sector of the economy? How can education be reshaped, so that getting the skills for a solid middle class job doesn’t mean taking on a lifetime of debt? Ravi Kumar, the President of the giant Indian tech company Infosys, thinks he has some of the answers, and they involve building tech hubs far from Silicon Valley and partnering with educational institutions far from the Ivy League.
The spread of Wide Covid
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMark Malloch Brown - President of Open Society Foundations, the world’s largest private funder of groups that advocate for democratic governance and human rights argues that Covid-19 is ultimately not a virus crisis, but a wider series of health system, economic and political crises, that will in the end have a far greater cost than even the millions of lives lost to the virus.
Nobel Peace Prize winner versus dictator dynasty
February 16, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa explains why democracy in the Philippines will face its biggest test yet in 2022, how that is a warning signal for the rest of the world, and why she doesn't trust social media companies to play a constructive role in addressing these challenges.
Climate fail: citizens globally rate their leaders poorly
February 09, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBA new POLITICO Morning Consult Global Sustainability Poll found that a majority of respondents in 13 countries, regardless of political affiliation or political system, think climate change is getting worse and that government and corporate leaders are not doing enough to deal with climate impacts. We talk to Jason McMann, head of geopolitical risk analysis for Morning Consult, the specialist behind the poll, for insights into why populations are so frustrated, and what trade-offs they are w...
Little Panama’s Big Ambitions
February 02, 2022 13:42 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBPanama for its canal: a central piece in the global trade puzzle. Now Panama’s government is making a play to boost democracy in its central American neighborhood, via a new Alliance for Development in Democracy. The country’s foreign minister Erika Mouynes also takes us behind the scenes of her effort to solve the problems caused by an explosive rise in people smuggling through her territory, and explains how Panama wants to use its canal leverage to force the shipping industry to go green.
What is Putin thinking?
January 26, 2022 05:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBAre we facing Europe’s biggest war in 80 years? Are we panicking because we don’t understand Ukraine and Russian President Vladimir Putin well enough? What can we learn from the neighbors of Russia who have fended off Moscow? This week’s guest, Kadri Liik, is a Russia specialist and senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations. She takes us into the mind of Putin and the Russian policy elite — to help us understand what motivates them, and what threats or sanctions are m...
The age of mass distrust
January 19, 2022 00:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBRichard Edelman, the brains behind the world’s leading survey on trust in institutions, joins this week with a severe warning: trust is becoming heavily local, and democracies are experiencing a collapse of trust in government and media. Not only that — there’s a sharp class divide: members of elite groups trust institutions more than ever, while distrust grows among the masses. CEOs are asked to step into this breach. There are also strategic consequences to these trust divides: we explore w...
How to get Putin
January 12, 2022 06:00 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MBCorruption: you hate it, right? It’s one of the few political problems that unites people across the political spectrum, and around the globe. But how can we actually fight corruption on a meaningful scale? Whether it’s in Kazakhstan or the United States, a dictator or a stock trader, there’s a common financial thread: secrecy. This week host Ryan Heath talks to Paul Massaro, who advises Congress on who to sanction and expose if we want to clean up corruption … and how to make Russia’s syst...
Democracy's new frontline
January 05, 2022 06:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBEstablished democracies around the world face deep threats to their authority and reputations. One year on from the U.S. Capitol riot and organized attempts to stop Joe Biden from assuming the presidency, several new opinion polls show that tens of millions of Americans think violence against the government is sometimes necessary. What can be done? In this episode we road-test a proposal for a new Alliance of Democracies, in a panel discussion with key backers of the alliance and a skeptic.
Saving Truth
December 15, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBWhat if you can’t discover truth in the future? It’s a real prospect in many countries where collapsing news media economics and deliberate use of misinformation from governments are creating a truth crunch. Global Insider speaks to Mark Thompson, the former New York Times CEO and BBC Director General, who has teamed up with Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner, to launch an International Fund for Public Interest Media.
Rebooting Democracy
December 08, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWherever you look, democracy appears to be under assault. From attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, to backsliding by European leaders, to coups in Asia and Africa: the pressure is on democratic leaders, and the Biden administration in particular, to show that democracy works. This episode of Global Insider previews President Joe Biden's Summit for Democracy, taking place virtually Dec. 9-10. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and authors the newsletter. Nahal To...
Marietje Schaake calls bullsh*t on Silicon Valley’s self-regulation mantra
December 01, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBIt seems like there’s bipartisan compromise for once in Washington, and it’s over one commitment: it’s time to reel in Big Tech. But Marietje Schaake has been sounding that alarm for years. Once one of the youngest members of the European Parliament, Schaake now helps lead the academic discussion around how to regulate some of the biggest companies in the world, like Facebook and Apple, as a policy fellow at Stanford University. She tells POLITICO’s Ryan Heath how she aims to reform Silicon V...
Why the African Union isn’t waiting for COVAX
November 24, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThe U.N.-backed COVAX vaccine facility was supposed to be a game changer. But with less than ten percent of Africans vaccinated — well short of the African Union’s goal of 60% by the end of this year— Strive Masiyiwa, the head of the Union’s vaccination effort, says the continent can no longer rely on donations and vaccines produced abroad to fight disease. Masiyiwa tells POLITICO’s Ryan Heath about his negotiations with the Indian government after he realized they would no longer be exportin...
Will the GOP go along with the COP26 pact?
November 17, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Republican delegation went to COP26 with a clear message: both parties recognize the need to fight climate change. But did world leaders take them seriously? And how will Republican leaders sell that pivot to Republican voters? Fresh off his trip to Glasgow, Scotland, Rep. Garret Graves, a Louisiana Republican, spoke with POLITICO’s Ryan Heath. He shares — if not a commitment to the Build Back Better plan — his ideas on turning climate pledges into climate action. Rep. Garret Graves is a...
136 countries agreed to a global minimum corporate tax rate. What now?
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBLast month, 136 countries agreed to a global treaty that would tax large companies at a rate of at least 15 percent. POLITICO’s Ryan Heath talks with the OECD’s Pascal Saint-Amans, who led negotiations on the historic deal, on stage at the annual Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, about when the tax kicks in and what loopholes he’s on high alert for. Plus: Saint-Amans dishes on a Biden Cabinet member who supports a global carbon price system. Pascal Saint-Amans directs the OECD’s Center for Ta...
Belarus’ opposition leader on fighting the Lukashenko regime from exile
November 03, 2021 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBSviatlana Tsikhanouskaya was a former teacher and self-described housewife catapulted to run for president of Belarus when her candidate husband was arrested in 2020. Even in exile after the disputed election, she’s the biggest threat against strongman Alexander Lukashenko’s hold over Belarus. She has captivated Belarusians with her campaign for democracy and been nominated for the Nobel Prize. POLITICO’s Ryan Heath asks Tsikhanouskaya about how she plans to corral the international community...
The U.N.’s roadmap for navigating Covid and China’s rise
October 27, 2021 06:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBCovid-19 has knocked the United Nations off schedule — it’s now running behind on meeting some Sustainable Development Goals and vaccination targets. As the head of the United Nations Development Program, Achim Steiner is on the front lines to catch up to those targets. He tells POLITICO’s Ryan Heath about why, even as countries are falling short of their COVAX and climate commitments, the United Nations is still the world’s best — and possibly only — bet to fight global problems. Achim Stei...
Taiwan’s digital minister on China’s “digital authoritarianism”
October 20, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBImagine a world in which middle schoolers fact check presidential debates and public officials publish transcripts of every conversation they have. That’s the world that Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s digital minister, has helped create, thereby fortifying Taiwan’s democracy even as it faces increasing threats from China. Tang tells POLITICO’s Ryan Heath what it’s like to govern and live in the shadow of China. Audrey Tang is Taiwan’s digital minister. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider"...
Europe's top 'tech cop' is ready to take on Big Tech with America
October 13, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIt looks like the European Union’s competition czar Margrethe Vestager has finally found her right hand partner in Lina Khan. She tells host Ryan Heath the Biden administration, with its commitment to regulating Big Tech, is a “dream come true.” But what will that EU-U.S. cooperation really look like? Also: Vestager’s game plan to protect whistleblowers, plus her own rules for tech at home. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and authors the newsletter. Olivia Reingold ...
NATO head: China is not an enemy
October 06, 2021 06:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MBChina is on the rise, with the world’s largest navy and on track to have the world’s largest economy. Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s Secretary-General, tells POLITICO’s Ryan Heath about his plan to stay one step ahead of China’s advances. Plus: he has a message for France on the recent U.S.-Australia submarine deal. Stay tuned after the interview for a debrief with POLITICO’s Usha Sahay, who gives her take on the contenders to replace Stoltenberg once his term ends next fall — and how the U.S.-Au...
Union leader Sharan Burrow: How to convince governments to actually change
September 29, 2021 06:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBHealth workers who don’t get paid if they contract Covid-19. Over 6,000 migrant workers dead after helping with World Cup construction in the Middle East. As the head of the world’s largest union confederation, it’s Sharan Burrow’s priority to protect workers against abuses like these and hold offending governments accountable. But as she tells host Ryan Heath, she’s walking a tightrope between convincing governments to change and keeping her seat at the table. Sharan Burrow is the General S...
UNGA Dispatch 4: Namibia’s First Lady on her refusal to stay silent
September 24, 2021 06:00 - 12 minutes - 12 MBMonica Geingos, the First Lady of Namibia, and Ryan Heath take a break from the chaos of UNGA for a cup of tea. Geingos opens up about how to start honest discussions about AIDS and sex in her home country, and reveals why she broke her silence against her online trolls. Stay tuned to the end for Ryan’s lesson on how to identify who’s the most powerful person in the motorcade. Monica Geingos is the First Lady of Namibia. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newslet...
UNGA Dispatch 3: Colombian President Iván Duque on protests, vaccines & Bezos
September 23, 2021 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBRyan Heath sits down with Colombia’s leader Iván Duque. What’s on their minds? Deadly protests, lack of vaccines, climate change, refugees and… oh yeah, space travel with Jeff Bezos. Also: if you have the time, we’re trying to learn more about our listeners. We’d appreciate it if you’re able to take our short survey. Iván Duque is the president of Colombia. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newsletter. Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.” Irene Noguch...
UNGA Dispatch 2: Hungary and Estonia speak up
September 22, 2021 06:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB“You don’t have to be big to make a difference.” While sprinting between leaders on Day 2 at the UN General Assembly, Ryan Heath sits down 1-on-1 with Hungary’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, and Estonia’s president, Kersti Kaljulaid. Also: if you have the time, we’re trying to learn more about our listeners. We’d appreciate it if you’re able to take our short survey. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newsletter. Péter Szijjártó is the foreign minister of Hung...
UNGA Dispatch 1: Covid precautions and fears dominate Day One
September 21, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.44 MBHost Ryan Heath runs all over New York, capturing the madness of UNGA’s kickoff, accompanied by his sidekick, producer Olivia Reingold. Hear from Ryan’s go-to “U.N. whisperer,” Richard Gowan of the Crisis Group, and Penny Abeywardena, New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs. Plus: protestors accusing the U.S. of “vaccine apartheid” stop New York City traffic, setting the tone for critics of the Biden administration to come throughout the week. Also: if you have the time, we’re...
This week: Dispatches from UNGA
September 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 1020 KBWe’re doing something different this week: host Ryan Heath will be bringing you snapshots from the field at the United Nations General Assembly, where prime ministers rub elbows with the world’s biggest business and nonprofit leaders. Starting Tuesday morning, Ryan and producer Olivia Reingold will share quick dispatches with global insiders during the most important week of their year. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newsletter. Olivia Reingold produces “Global ...
The ambassador to everywhere: Linda Thomas-Greenfield
September 15, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBNearly all U.S. Ambassador posts are unfilled. As the Biden administration struggles to get nominees confirmed, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., has been thrust into the spotlight while leading Presidential delegations around the world. She opens up to host Ryan Heath about the possibility of the U.S. recognizing the Taliban, the Ted Cruz holdup, and what “gumbo diplomacy” really means. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newsletter. Olivia R...
Coming soon: Intimate conversations with the world’s most powerful people
September 08, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.67 MBNo stump speeches here — these are intimate conversations with the CEOs, prime ministers and regulators making world-changing decisions. Enter the confession booth with host Ryan Heath every Wednesday, starting September 15. Ryan Heath is the author and host of POLITICO's Global Insider newsletter and podcast. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO audio.
Coming September 15: Global Insider
September 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 minute - 1.36 MBPOLITICO's Ryan Heath takes you up close and personal with the world’s most powerful people, bridging the divide between the two camps sculpting the future: the leaders who make policy and the innovators who shape global debate. First up: an interview with Linda Thomas-Greenfield, US Ambassador to the United Nations, in the days after the Taliban took Kabul. Every Wednesday, premiering September 15. Ryan Heath is the author and host of POLITICO's Global Insider newsletter and podcast. Ire...
Sponsored Content: How Covid-19 accelerated the future of work
January 27, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBOver the past year, businesses, employees and families across the globe were forced to rethink what it means to “go to work.” Now, with the COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway, many corporate leaders are focused on ensuring the return to work is equitable for all employees.
Where does labor go from here?
January 20, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe global economy is still fighting the pandemic and digging itself out of a recession, while jobs and training will surely change going forward. What other actions need to be taken by government, business, education and other institutions to ensure that people have access to the resources necessary for good jobs? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with leaders in job training and tech about the big, structural changes that need to happen. Ryan Heath is the host of "Global Translations"....
Getting Jobs in a Post-Pandemic World
January 13, 2021 06:00 - 30 minutes - 24.1 MBThe orthodoxy on what makes for a traditional career path is changing — and for the better. As technological change accelerates and the labor market around the world shifts, nontraditional job training methods like reskilling and upskilling grow in popularity. But how are these new programs for training workers and helping them pivot careers working? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage talk with guests who know what it's like to participate in or run one of these programs. Ryan Heath is the ho...
Cures for an Ailing Labor Market
January 06, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MBThe pandemic sent shockwaves through a global labor market already upended by digitization and the green energy transition. It left tens of millions jobless and amplified skills gaps. Even as we spent trillions keeping the economy on life support, investment in the skills of the future has been scarce. So how do we get the right skills to the right people, to get the economy motoring again? Hosts Ryan Heath and Luiza Savage speak with experts about these major labor disruptions. Ryan Heath is...
Sponsored Content: Greening the global economy
December 16, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBAs the world looks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero by 2050, the financial sector is playing a critical role in facilitating this low-carbon transition through the deployment of innovative financing solutions and by rethinking how climate risk is analyzed and managed.
Digging for Solutions: Securing Minerals for Green Energy
December 09, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 27.6 MBWhat will it take to secure access to the critical minerals we need for the future — and can we solve one environmental challenge without creating a new one? Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to political leaders around the world about what they are doing to shore up access to critical minerals. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jen...
Why green energy means mining: the case of cobalt
December 02, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MBTo understand how essential critical minerals are to our world, we turn to a case study: cobalt. This mineral is proving key to the future of green energy, defense and high tech manufacturing — not to mention electric vehicles. But cobalt has its challenges. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath look at China’s dominant role in global cobalt mining and the serious problems that can arise if other countries can't get enough supplies. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is...
Critical Minerals: The next dirty fight over clean energy
November 18, 2020 05:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThe technologies that protect us, move us and power our daily lives require mining minerals and metals in distant places. But access to these essential materials is increasingly under threat. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk with experts who are sounding the alarm. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO Audio. Jenny Ament is the senior produc...
Sponsored Content: Unlocking global supply chain solutions in the face of disruption
November 11, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBOver the past year, trade disputes and COVID-19 have exposed the vulnerability and fragility of our global supply chains, forcing many leaders to rethink how they structure their networks by prioritizing resilience over efficiency.
How can the US compete with China Inc.?
November 04, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 28.5 MBThe pandemic and the rise of China are prompting Republicans and Democrats to turn to government power to grow industries important to America’s security and place in the world. “Industrial policy” is an idea long reviled among Washington policymakers. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath talk to the people trying to make industrial policy cool again. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a host of "Global Translations". Annie Rees is a producer for POLITICO Audio. ...
Can we make enough vaccine?
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBOnce there is a working vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — this means billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging and storage and refrigeration. Plus: ensuring the vaccine is available to people the world over. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath question experts on how different countries are handling this overwhelming challenge. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan Heath is a h...
Will supply chains be ready for a vaccine?
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBOnce there is a working vaccine, manufacturers across the globe will need to scale up production to produce billions of doses — this means billions of pharmaceutical-grade glass vials, rubber stoppers, packaging and storage and refrigeration. Plus: ensuring the vaccine is available to people the world over. Hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath question experts on how different countries are handling this overwhelming challenge. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Translations". Ryan He...
The world's vaccine tug-of-war
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBFrom closed factories to closed borders, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of our systems, creating a period of scarcity where demand skyrocketed — from freezers to PPE — and we couldn't supply items fast enough. In this episode, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath take a deep dive with experts into global supply chains and what "decoupling" and "reshoring" are all about when it comes to America’s reliance on China and the rest of the world. Luiza Savage is the host of "Glob...
The world's tug-of-war
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFrom closed factories to closed borders, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of our systems, creating a period of scarcity where demand skyrocketed — from freezers to PPE — and we couldn't supply items fast enough. In this episode, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath take a deep dive with experts into global supply chains and what "decoupling" and "reshoring" are all about when it comes to America’s reliance on China and the rest of the world. Luiza Savage is the host of "Global Transl...
The supply chain tug-of-war
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBFrom closed factories to closed borders, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of our systems, creating a period of scarcity where demand skyrocketed — from freezers to PPE — and we couldn't supply items fast enough. In this episode, hosts Luiza Savage and Ryan Heath take a deep dive with experts into global supply chains and what "decoupling" and "reshoring" are all about when it comes to America’s reliance on China and the rest of the world. Luiza Savage is the host of "Glob...
Season 2: Coming October 21
October 01, 2020 17:39 - 1 minute - 1.39 MBWe're back! Season 2 starts October 21 with weekly episodes dropping every Wednesday. The overnight arrival of the Covid-19 crisis turned scarcity into a tangible, real-life concern. From closed factories to closed borders, the pandemic has highlighted the fragility of our supply chains, and raised a big question: how do we get supplies from there to here? Policymakers, business leaders, consumers, and voters are forced to rethink our long-term assumptions and come up with new solutions. On...
Sponsored content: The surprising green revolution happening in finance
September 05, 2019 09:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBThe politics of climate change are frozen in Washington. But beyond the Beltway, action on climate is heating up faster than ever. And you don’t have to look far to find it. As America walks away from the Paris climate agreement, cities, states and big companies are throwing their weight behind climate solutions — setting ambitious policy and investing hundreds of billions of dollars. This special branded episode of Global Translations was produced by POLITICO’s in-house brand content studi...