Ursula von der Leyen
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Ursula von der Leyen is a German politician and president of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union. She previously served as Germany’s federal minister of defense and other cabinet positions.
5 episodes featuring Ursula von der Leyen
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Fed hike tests Trump’s tolerance for higher borrowing costs
The episode connects a unanimous Fed rate increase to inflation risks, possible further hikes, and widening political pressure on monetary policy.
Sep 17, 2026 · 21 min
Up First from NPR
Rate hikes, oil shocks and Canada’s European pivot
The episode connects central-bank independence, energy disruption and shifting alliances as economic and geopolitical pressures converge.
Sep 17, 2026 · 15 min
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Washington weighs AI guardrails as private funding reaches new heights
The episode connects AI’s regulatory debate and capital demands with decisions that could reshape monetary policy, geopolitics, elections, and markets.
Sep 16, 2026 · 23 min
Global News Podcast
EU weighs Canada as trade tensions reshape its alliances
The proposal tests whether closer EU-Canada ties can offer strategic and economic resilience as relations with the United States deteriorate.
Sep 16, 2026 · 34 min
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
Trump’s agenda meets resistance at home and abroad
The episode connects court rulings, congressional accountability, economic frustration, and damaged alliances to the broader struggle over American power.
Sep 16, 2026 · 34 min