Imagine 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" podcast and authors the newsletter.  Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi  edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

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Taiwan’s digital minister on China’s “digital authoritarianism”

It 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 produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

Europe's top 'tech cop' is ready to take on Big Tech with America

China 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.-Australia submarine deal could tip the scales.  A big thanks to Nirmal Mulaikal for fact checking this episode.  Jens Stoltenberg is the Secretary-General of NATO. Usha Sahay is a senior editor at POLITICO Magazine. Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and authors the newsletter.  Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

NATO head: China is not an enemy

Health 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 Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation.  Ryan Heath is the host of the "Global Insider" podcast and newsletter.  Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Cristina Gonzalez is POLITICO Europe’s Executive Producer for Audio.

Union leader Sharan Burrow: How to convince governments to actually change

Monica 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 newsletter.  Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

UNGA Dispatch 4: Namibia’s First Lady on her refusal to stay silent

 Ryan 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 Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.

UNGA Dispatch 3: Colombian President Iván Duque on protests, vaccines & Bezos

“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 Hungary.  Kersti Kaljulaid is the president of Estonia.  Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.  You can subscribe to Ryan’s “Global Insider” newsletter here. And check out POLITICO’s other newsletters:  China Watcher West Wing Playbook Playbook Nightly Corridors EU’s Brussels Playbook Morning Tech Morning Energy Weekly Shift

UNGA Dispatch 2: Hungary and Estonia speak up

Host 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 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.  Olivia Reingold produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.  Richard Gowan is the Crisis Group’s UN director.  Penny Abeywardena is New York City's Commissioner for International Affairs.  Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.   You can subscribe to Ryan’s “Global Insider” newsletter here. And check out POLITICO’s other newsletters:  China Watcher West Wing Playbook Playbook Nightly Corridors EU’s Brussels Playbook Morning Tech Morning Energy Weekly Shift

UNGA Dispatch 1: Covid precautions and fears dominate Day One

We’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 Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.  Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.   You can subscribe to Ryan’s “Global Insider” newsletter here. And check out POLITICO’s other newsletters:  China Watcher West Wing Playbook Playbook Nightly Corridors EU’s Brussels Playbook Morning Tech Morning Energy Weekly Shift

This week: Dispatches from UNGA

Nearly 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 Reingold produces “Global Insider.”  Irene Noguchi edits “Global Insider” and is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio.  Linda Thomas-Greenfield is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.   You can subscribe to Ryan’s “Global Insider” newsletter here and Alex’s “National Security Daily” newsletter here.  And check out POLITICO’s other newsletters:  China Watcher West Wing Playbook Playbook Nightly Corridors EU’s Brussels Playbook Morning Tech Morning Energy Weekly Shift

The ambassador to everywhere: Linda Thomas-Greenfield

No 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 soon: Intimate conversations with the world’s most powerful people

POLITICO'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.  Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio. Olivia Reingold is an editor-producer for POLITICO audio.

Coming September 15: Global Insider

Over 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?

The 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 host of "Global Translations". Luiza Savage 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 producer for POLITICO Audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO Audio. Alison Dempsey is a project manager at Solar Holler in West Virginia. Joel Duran is an IBM consultant and P-TECH program consultant. Ong Tze-Ch’in is the chief executive of SkillsFuture Singapore. Check out Ryan Heath's article on how America is looking to Singapore's model of rapid training programs:  https://www.politico.com/news/2021/01/13/us-chamber-fund-training-programs-458412 And check out the other POLITICO newsletters: Global Translations: https://www.politico.com/newsletters/global-translations Morning Shift:  https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift Morning Tech: https://www.politico.com/morningtech/ Morning Energy: https://www.politico.com/morningenergy/

Getting Jobs in a Post-Pandemic World

Each week, POLITICO’s Susan Glasser will go backstage in a world disrupted, interviewing leaders in Washington — and around the globe — who can help us understand an international scene that can seem like it’s spinning out of control. The podcast will skip the punditry to feature candid, revealing, news-making conversations about global politics with those who are helping shape it.

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