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Burdinski’s Take
by Jan Burdinski
This is the monthly podcast in which you to hear Burdinski’s Take. Jan Burdinski, interviewed by Bill Wirtz on all things politics, policy, and business.
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E12: Bondi beach shooting & Mercosur adoption
In this episode, Jan addresses the terrible Bondi Beach shooting in Australia, as well as the controversies surrounding the adoption of the Mercosur-EU free-trade agreement. Recording date: this episode was recorded on December 15, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E11: China talks & budget crunches
In this episode Jan addresses the latest trade talks with China, as well as the shaky ground that the Von der Leyen Commission is currently walking on with its own majority. Recording date: this episode was recorded on October 30, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E10: State of the Union, French government collapse
In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on VDL's State of the Union speech, as well as the collapse of the Bayrou government in France. Recording date: this episode was recorded on September 10, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E9: A new trade deal & tobacco excise rules
In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the impromptu EU/US trade deal and what it means for industry, as well as the new tobacco excise directive and its effects on tobacco harm reduction. Recording date: this episode was recorded on July 29, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E8: Merz goes Washington, Even more sanctions, and Social media rules
In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on Merz's visit to Washington D.C, the latest sanctions package, Israel's strikes on Iran, and potential social media age-gating in France. Recording date: this episode was recorded on June 13, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E7: Merz's voting fails once & Europe as the epicentre of trade?
In our latest episode Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the incoming Merz's voting woes, Chinese electric vehicles, and the future of trade relations with and in Europe. Recording date: this episode was recorded on May 12, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E6: Live from Berlin: what's up with the incoming coalition?
Our latest episode of Burdinski's Take was recorded in person in Berlin ! Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the incoming German government coalition and the challenges it faces. Recording date: this episode was recorded on April 18, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E5: Tariffed penguins & RIP to stock portfolios
In our forth episode, Jan Burdinski gives us his take on the trade war Donald Trump has started with... the world. From tariffed penguins to a careful European response, what is Washington trying to achieve here? Recording date: this episode was recorded on April 8, 2025. Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E4: A cool German trillion, Sanctions conundrum, and VDL's hair
In our third episode, Jan gives us his take on: The new German government's budget plans How the U.S is throwing a wrench into the EU's aluminium sanctions The State of the Union in the U.S Bonus: a first lightning round Recording date: this episode was recorded on March 13 and March 21, 2025 Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E3: Anniversary sanctions, Who buys Europe's cars?, and Trump Gaza
In our third episode, Jan gives us his take on: The new sanctions package on the third anniversary of the war in Ukraine Tariffs on European cars will be paid by American consumers Trump's Gaza video causes uproar Recording date: this episode was recorded on February 27, 2025 Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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Special German elections episode
Jan Burdinski coming to you with a special episode given that Germany just wrapped up it's federal election. A regular full episode will be following shortly! Recording date: this episode was recorded on February 24, 2025 Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E2: Elon "interference" in Germany, Aluminium sanctions, Car industry headaches
In our second episode, Jan gives us his take on: The beginning of the election campaign in Germany Elon Musk endorsing AfD New aluminium sanctions and their effects Europe's car industry in trouble Ceasefire between Israel and Gaza Recording date: this episode was recorded on January 16, 2025 Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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E1: German election, Effects of Sanctions, Trump's trade
Hello world ! In this first episode of Burdinski's Take, Jan is giving us his take on the following issues: Snap elections in Germany : what can we expect from the different political parties in the country, and it means for business Harm reduction : the outgoing government in Germany is gearing up for new regulation that undermines public health The downsides of sanctions : have the sanctions on Russia and Belarus achieved their desired effects, and what does it mean for European industry? Trump's second term : is Europe adequately prepared to engage with Donald Trump on trade policy? Can European defence gear up in case the United States takes a step back from the global stage? Recording date: this episode was recorded on December 27, 2024 Look for Jan Burdinski and Berlin Kommunikation on all social media channels, and on www.berlin-kommunikation.eu Make sure to subscribe to this podcast and hit the notification option so you never miss a new episode !
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