Level with Me

Europe is facing a level of geopolitical uncertainty it hasn't seen in decades. From the war in Ukraine to shifting US foreign policy, questions about the future of the European Union are more pressing than ever. One answer gaining momentum among young Europeans is the idea of a United States of Europe. In this episode, I speak with Anna Strolenberg, Member of the European Parliament representing...

Is menstruation a private issue or a public matter? Most people assume it's the former - but the reality is far more complex. In this episode, I host Dr. Maria Carmen Punzi, researcher, advisor, and advocate who has spent nearly a decade working at the intersection of menstrual health, gender equality, and public policy. From advising businesses and organizations to presenting research at the Euro...

Quin Blokzijl is on a mission to challenge an overlooked inequality in society: the divide between university-educated and practically educated people. Despite making up a large part of the population, people with practical education are heavily underrepresented in politics, media, and public debate. Quin has experienced this firsthand — from being excluded based on educational level to working wi...

We live in the most medically advanced societies in history. And yet, when serious illness enters someone’s life, families often feel completely unprepared. In this episode of Level With Me , I speak with Nara Moripen, founder of PAL, about what really happens when a diagnosis changes everything. We talk about: What “serious illness” actually means The shock of diagnosis and the importance of aski...

Does democracy actually work the way we think it does? In this episode, I speak with political philosopher Jason Brennan, author of Against Democracy , about the fundamental flaw he sees in modern democratic systems: voters have almost no incentive to become informed. We discuss alternatives to democracy, such as epistocracy, the rule of the knowledgeable. But we also talk about the concepts of ra...

Introducing Level With Me, a podcast I’m creating to encourage critical thinking, especially here in Europe. I plan to explore the issues shaping modern life — from culture and politics to technology, business, and lifestyle. Most conversations today take place in echo chambers. Podcasts often let guests present their narratives without challenge, nuance, or context. Level With Me is my attempt to...

What does it really mean to have an impactful career? Do you need privilege, elite education, and work on the world's biggest problems to make a difference? In this episode, I’m joined by Jan-Willem van Putten, co-founder of the School for Moral Ambition, for a deep and honest conversation about purpose, responsibility, and what meaningful work looks like in an unequal world. We talk about: What a...