From Youngest Party Leader to Political Veteran: Annie Lööf on Party Politics and the Realities of Public Service
Annie Lööf entered Swedish politics young. At 23 she was elected to parliament, and at 28 she became the youngest party leader in modern Swedish history when she took over the Centre Party. Over more ...
10 Mars 45min
Leading in Exile: Mu Sochua on Resistance and the Power of Diaspora Politics
Mu Sochua spent most of her life organizing for democracy in Cambodia, both inside and outside the country. She served as a member of parliament and as minister for women’s and veterans affairs before...
24 Feb 48min
Stepping In and Out of Politics: Power, Well-Being, and Life in Public Office
In this episode, Lisa Witter is joined by Jo Swinson, former UK Member of Parliament and leader of the Liberal Democrats. They explore Jo's journey into politics, beginning with her early interest in...
10 Feb 1h 7min
Hard Hope for Europe: Inside the Making of a Pan-European Political Movement
In the first episode of the Better Politics Podcast of 2026, host Lisa Witter is joined by Damian Boeselager, a German Member of the European Parliament and the co-founder of Volt Europa, the first pa...
21 Jan 36min
2025 in Review: A Momentous Year for Better Politics
In this year-end edition of the Better Politics Podcast, Lisa Witter is joined by colleagues Kimberly McArthur and Suki Capobianco for a candid reflection on a pivotal year for politics globally, and...
22 Dec 202554min
The New Extremism: Misogyny, Violence & Democracy on the Brink
We speak with global extremism expert and author Cynthia Miller-Idriss about the rising tide of political violence, the gendered roots of radicalisation, and why misogyny has become one of the most po...
10 Dec 202547min
Becoming Better Humans in the Age of AI
In this episode of Better Politics, we sit down with Shoukei Matsumoto — a Pure Land Buddhist monk, philosopher, entrepreneur, and author of A Monk’s Guide to a Clean House and Mind — for a rare conve...
25 Nov 202529min
