Observed Signal · Nov 4, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Axel Springer · Impact: 2/5
POLITICO und WELT starten gemeinsamen Politik-Podcast „Inside links“
POLITICO Deutschland and WELT have announced the launch of a joint political podcast titled 'Inside links', premiering on November 5, 2026. Hosted alternately by political reporters Philippa Vögeding and Gerrit Seebald, the approximately 45-minute show focuses on the red-green-red coalition talks in Berlin and broader left-wing political alliances in Germany. The format will be available in both audio and video formats across major podcast platforms, welt.de, politico.eu, and YouTube as part of Axel Springer's PREMIUM-GRUPPE cross-brand reporting expansion.
The launch underscores Axel Springer's strategy of pooling editorial resources across flagship media brands to drive digital audience engagement and premium multimedia content.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- The podcast 'Inside links' officially launches on November 5, 2026, across welt.de, politico.eu, YouTube, and major podcast platforms.
- Episodes run for approximately 45 minutes and are hosted alternately by political reporters Philippa Vögeding and Gerrit Seebald.
- The editorial team includes party and investigative reporters from both outlets, including Lars Petersen, head of the investigative team.
- The format expands the PREMIUM-GRUPPE's 'Inside' political series, which already includes 'Inside AfD' and 'Inside Kanzleramt'.
Connected Companies & Entities
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“Axel Springer is the parent publisher of WELT, POLITICO Deutschland, and the PREMIUM-GRUPPE issuing the announcement.”
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