Brussels Playbook Podcast

Brussels Playbook Podcast

POLITICO

3 episodes

Episodes

Week Ender archives: Can Europe quit American Big Tech?
Aug 14, 2026 · 38m
Host Sarah Wheaton discusses the EU’s new tech sovereignty package with guests Marietje Schaake and Laurence Rulis.
Week Ender: Verhofstadt on "Trumpism", plus summer must-reads
Aug 7, 2026 · 35m
Host Sarah Wheaton and producer Saga Ringmar share summer book recommendations from colleagues and listeners, ranging from historical fiction to thrillers.
Why are Commission staffers so miserable?
Aug 6, 2026 · 17m
Hosts Zoya Sheftalovic and Sarah Wheaton discuss toxic workplace culture at the European Commission, highlighting reports of harassment and high pressure despite attractive salaries.
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