Beste Why How What Podcasts (2024)

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Is Brat Summer really over? (with Kikelomo & Juba) 28:13

2h ago28:13

28:13

We're back for our first episode after the summer break. Or shall we say... Brat Summer break? With her sixth studio album, BRAT, released this last June, Charli XCX sparked what was arguably the biggest pop culture trend of the social media age so far. From underground producers serving up remixes to brands (and presidential candidates) jumping on…

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Why do we love merch? 27:17

2M ago27:17

27:17

Do you still feel like wearing a piece of merch makes you a part of a specific subculture? Or has that sense of exclusivity and meaning been lost? This week, our host Otto Kent speaks to writer Claire Mouchmore about our shifting relationship with merch, and how that's changed along with the internet and the explosion of niche identities. Plus, we …

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Are we getting nostalgic about social media? 28:11

2M ago28:11

28:11

Do you also miss the magical, fun parts of social media? With noplace hitting the top of the American app charts Kikelomo and OttO Kent are reminiscing on their personal journey in social media. They’re sharing hot takes, making confessions about being comment warriors, and talking about what it takes to put the social back in social media. Plus: B…

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Ellen Allien, what made Melt so special? 24:39

2M ago24:39

24:39

Melt-Festival is celebrating its final edition this weekend after more than 25 years. We spoke to the legendary Ellen Allien, who has played the festival more than anyone, about her memories from the famous Sleepless Floor over the years, and what made Melt so significant to ravers in Germany and beyond. Also, Juba presents this week’s news: Honey …

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Sofia Kourtesis in Conversation: Berlin clubs, love songs vs. bangers, DJ mums 55:02

3M ago55:02

55:02

Just a few days before her Glastonbury show Sofia Kourtesis joined us for an in-depth conversation. The Peruvian singer, producer, and DJ has lived in Berlin for 20 years now and released her debut album “Madres” last year to critical acclaim. Together with OttO Kent, Sofia talks about being a DJ mum, approaching music like a filmmaker, and why she…

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How did dance music come to dominate Glastonbury? 29:38

3M ago29:38

29:38

It's Glastonbury time – and this week, we're diving into the past, present, and future of electronic music at the UK’s biggest music festival with the Editor of Resident Advisor, Gabriel Szatan. Also, Kikelomo presents this week’s news: From far-right remixes of hit songs and Justin Timberlake's viral arrest to a new podcast from Ableton. Dazed - T…

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What’s the perfect workout music? 26:01

3M ago26:01

26:01

With the Euros on, the Olympics upcoming, and everyone getting back into summertime Strandbad shape, we bring back The Week co-host Juba to chat with Otto Kent about the connections between fitness and music, and their favourite workout tunes. Also, Otto presents this week’s news: The impending shutdown of mix database MixesDB, British fashion bran…

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Eliza Rose in Conversation: gentrification, staying underground and “BOTA” 53:36

3M ago53:36

53:36

Her anthem “Baddest Of Them All” went viral on TikTok in 2022, hit number 1 in the UK and is now certified double platinum. Life has been a crazy ride lately for Eliza Rose. What most people don’t know is that the DJ, singer and producer from Hackney, London, has been an institution for British club culture long before she was headlining big festiv…

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Sugababes on remixing Push The Button, Gen Z and UK garage 12:36

3M ago12:36

12:36

The Sugababes are definitely having a moment right now. Between new music, appearances at festivals like Glastonbury and MELT, and them being all over our TikTok feeds, the legendary London group is back in a big way. As part of Deutsche Telekom’s Summer To Remember campaign, their biggest hit Push The Button has been remixed by Berlin duo DJ Heart…

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What can we do about rave fatigue? 22:46

4M ago22:46

22:46

Have you been feeling too tired to go out clubbing recently? You are not alone. There is even a word for it: rave fatigue. For this week’s episode Kikelomo talks to music journalist Marie Dapoigny about how rave fatigue has become a thing, and what we can do about it as a community. Plus: a youth initiative going viral with a D’n’B tune, a new docu…

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What makes a great festival? 32:16

4M ago32:16

32:16

With festival season approaching, OttO Kent invited co-host Juba to share some of their best and worst festival experiences ever. What are they hyped for in 2024? How important is the line-up? What’s their take on mega festivals like Coachella? And what about the toilet situation…? Plus: Open AIs new chatbot reminds people of the movie HER, Apple M…

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Drake vs. Kendrick: What remains of rap's biggest beef in years? 34:02

4M ago34:02

34:02

This week, Juba speaks to Shani Atani to peel back the meta and musical layers behind the ongoing beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and how listeners choose sides in the digital age. Plus: fka Twigs on AI deepfakes, Eurovision Song Content controversies and the North American premiere of Daft Punk's Interstella 5555. Interstella 5555 at Tribec…

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Narciss in Conversation: nostalgia, "Bad Drag" and aging backwards 1:03:50

5M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

Narciss is on a mission to make techno fun and colorful again. Born and raised in Berlin, the DJ and producer is the opposite of what their name might suggest, more like a nerdy video game fan, a 90s kid who’s grounded, humble, amazingly charming – and a queer icon in the making. After witnessing their first Loveparade in their mother’s womb, Narci…

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The Stud: How can we preserve our favorite clubs? 23:59

5M ago23:59

23:59

This week, OttO Kent speaks to Marke Bieschke of the Stud collective to learn the inspiring story of a community banding together to save a beloved local venue. Plus: an iconic house label is reborn, Black British music at the British Library, and celebrations of Rico Wade of Organized Noize and footwork pioneer DJ Rashad. Support the Stud Beyond t…

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Dweller: What's the story behind the festival dedicated to Black electronic music? 26:23

5M ago26:23

26:23

This week, Kikelomo speaks to Ryan C. Clarke of the Dweller festival and blog about their work centering and celebrating Black artists and perspectives. Plus: Weekend One of Coachella, a BPM ban in Chechnya, anti-LGBTQ laws in Georgia, and Earth Day initiatives from EarthPercent. Read the Dweller blog Learn more about EarthPercent The Week is a pro…

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Who the heck is HorsegiirL? 28:55

5M ago28:55

28:55

This week, Otto Kent speaks to returning guest Christa Belle about the enigmatic and very viral DJ/producer HorsegiirL – and what her popularity tells us about the current dance music. Plus: An awkward encounter with Tyler the Creator, music courses on Spotify, a new lease for the long-running Berlin venue YAAM, and a new database dedicated to gend…

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Kelela in Conversation: RAVEN era, staying offline, building community 51:53

6M ago51:53

51:53

As a queer, black, female artist working with everyone from Solange to PinkPantheress, Swarovski to Ferragamo, Kelela has been pushing boundaries on representation in music and fashion since the early 2010s. After disappearing from the public and taking an extended social media hiatus, Kelela reemerged in 2023 with the critically acclaimed album RA…

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Why have so many Black women been written out of dance music history? 27:35

6M ago27:35

27:35

This week, Otto Kent speaks to the Berlin-based DJ and music producer Sarah Farina about her work with Chicago house vocalist Tish Bailey, and the frequent erasure of Black women from dance music history. What can be done to help change it? Plus: A new Beyoncé album, Wizkid disavows Afrobeats, YouTube introducing search by humming, and James Blake'…

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What makes Berlin techno culture an intangible heritage? 27:09

6M ago27:09

27:09

Last week, UNESCO added Berlin techno culture to its list of "intangible cultural heritage." But what made Berlin eligible for this honor, how did it earn the recognition, and what impact does it actually have? Juba finds out more speaking to Ellen Dosch-Roeingh from Rave the Planet, the Berlin-based nonprofit that helped initiate and write the app…

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Who cares about streaming payouts? 27:15

6M ago27:15

27:15

James Blake just went viral with a series of tweets about the state of the music industry, including one about artists not being able to live off streaming royalties. This isn’t news, we keep having the same discussion over and over again. Which leads us to the question: Does anyone actually care about streaming payouts? Juba joins OttO Kent in the…

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short | Dein Gemälde 5:27

8M ago5:27

5:27

Glück im Leben 👇 Nummer 1 auf der Liste der Dinge, die Menschen bereuen, wenn sie im Sterbebett legen: Nicht das Leben gelebt zu haben, das sie sich gewünscht hätten, sondern ein Leben hinter sich zu haben, wie es sich andere für sie vorgestellt haben. Du hast einfach nie wieder die Möglichkeit von vorne anzufangen, du hast nur dieses eine Hier und…

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Goodbye 2023! Hello 2024! 1:01:19

9M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

It’s that time of the year again! OttO Kent invites two familiar faces to the studio to look back on everything 2023: Juba and Christa Belle. They talk about what to take into 2024 and what to leave behind: Bandcamp, BeReal, Dubstep, Fred again.., filming random people on the street? And of course they each crown their own personal record(s) of the…

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Does music make you sick?, NY nightlife major, streaming regulations 30:42

10M ago30:42

30:42

Why is there such a strong correlation between music and mental health? Our guest this week, Dr. George Musgrave, studies the psychological and working conditions of creative careers. The results turn out better for audiences than for artists. Plus: Retired detective becomes new nightlife mayor in New York and EU Parliament calls for new rules to r…

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Harry Nuriev in Conversation: transformism, comfort in design, MTV Cribs 52:44

10M ago52:44

52:44

Harry Nuriev is an architect, a furniture designer, and an artist. He describes his approach as "transformism": creating new and exciting designs with what we already have, in contrast to producing something entirely new. Whether it is sofas made out of winnowed clothes, gamer chairs covered with lace, or a swimming pool tiled like a Photoshop tran…

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fka.m4a about divas in house music, African languages in AI, Nina protocol 26:10

10M ago26:10

26:10

With their soulful vocals and melodies divas bring themes of love, acceptance and power to the dancefloor. Kikelomo talks to someone who brings the same energy to their sets: fka.m4a. Plus: A campaign in the UK to stop the use of rap lyrics and videos as evidence in criminal trials, an AI model that can understand and identify South African languag…

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Anetha about family values in music, AI Pins, the Warehouse returning 28:39

10M ago28:39

28:39

Will “AI Pins” replace smartphones? That's not the only question about new generations that we ask ourselves in this episode. OttO also talks to Anetha about intergenerational understanding and exchange in dance music. Plus: the Warehouse is returning as a touring party brand, Cassie sues Diddy for sexual assault and André 3000 releases his debut s…

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Feature | Cuber - Alles auf Anfang • SciFi Roman • Hörprobe • Robert Lukasczyk 16:15

10M ago16:15

16:15

Mehr Informationen und die Leseprobe zum Buch unter: atmos6.shop Klappentext: »Alles ist zerstört und es gibt kaum noch genießbare Lebensmittel. Seit dem Asteroiden bekämpfen sich zwei sonderbare Spezies, die scheinbar nichts als Verwüstung und Tod im Sinn haben. Und ich? Ich bin mittendrin.« Emil Junus Verknüpfe das Buch mit deinem Smartphone und …

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Genre vs. Identity, Controversial streaming royalties, Missy Eliot 29:53

10M ago29:53

29:53

Music taste and fandom have always been tied to our identities, but today it can seem like musical genres themselves are being replaced by identity-driven scenes. At least, according to music researcher Kriss Thakrar, who recently wrote a piece for the music industry blog Midia Research. OttO Kent invites Christa Belle to the studio to discuss this…

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Bandcamp United, Beatles Now and Then, Sad Girl Music 25:59

10M ago25:59

25:59

After Songtradr bought Bandcamp, more than half of the staff has been booted out the door. In this episode Otto Kent talks to Ed Blair, one of the union's bargaining committee members. Plus: Listening to your favourite music actually acts as a painkiller, The Beatles released their final ever song with help from AI, and subcultures like “sad girl m…

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BAFA-Mittel: Wie der Staat Frequenzumrichter fördert (4/4) 26:59

11M ago26:59

26:59

Es geht ums Geld: Wir erklären, wie und wo Unternehmen mit Frequenzumrichtern Energie, Emissionen und Geld sparen und wie der Staat die Investion fördert. Sie kennen ihre Hidden Champions? Finden Sie heraus, wo die Energie-Einsparpotenziale liegen https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/alle-case-storys/danfoss-discover-drives-hidden-champions-energiee…

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Elobau - Der unternehmerische ESG-Goldstandard (3/4) 28:19

11M ago28:19

28:19

Zu Gast: Michael Hetzer von Elobau. Er erklärt uns, warum er schon vor mehr als zehn Jahren begann, sein Unternehmen klimaneutral zu machen. Wir sprechen über Technologie, Kultur, Erfolge und die nächsten Schritte. Weitere Informationen zur Antriebstechnik finden Sie auf der Website von Danfoss Discover Drives https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/ K…

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Die ESG-Reise: Wie kann ESG funktionieren? (2/4) 33:56

11M ago33:56

33:56

ESG ist definitiv eine Menge Arbeit, aber sie zahlt sich aus. Dr. Christopher Scheubel von cubemos und Marie Hammer von Danfoss erläutern zunächst die Terminologie, diskutieren über Herausforderungen für Unternehmen und beleuchten die Vorteile von ESG. Noch mehr Antriebstechnik gibt es auf Danfoss Discover Drives unter https://discover-drives.danfo…

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ESG in der Industrie: Strategien, Vorbilder und Förderung (1/4) 2:01

11M ago2:01

2:01

In dieser neuen Staffel sprechen wir über ESG-Strategien, ein Vorbild in Sachen Nachhaltigkeit und Klimaschutz aus der Industrie und wie Danfoss-Kunden eine Förderung für ihre Frequenzumrichter bekommen. Weitere Informationen zur Antriebstechnik finden Sie auf der Website von Danfoss Discover Drives https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/…

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Social Media in times of crisis, UMG invests in NTS, Sustainability 28:10

11M ago28:10

28:10

What a time to be online. In this week’s episode Kikelomo and OttO Kent discuss whether or not artists are obligated to post on social media in the wake of political crises. Plus: Fashion labels are recruiting and exploiting models from refugee camps, UMG is now NTS's largest shareholder, US states file a lawsuit against Meta accusing the company o…

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Alcohol free parties, FKA Twigs Leak, Ray-Ban x Meta 23:50

11M ago23:50

23:50

Alcohol can be quite central and inescapable at clubs and parties. So what would happen if someone banned alcohol completely from their party? That’s basically what journalist Michelle Lhooq did at her ‘Shroom Raves’. OttO Kent talks to her about her inspiration for the idea and about what it means to create a space for experiencing other kinds of …

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Intentional Spaces, Prada on the moon, Crystal Waters 29:24

11M ago29:24

29:24

Why is it more important than ever to create ‘safer’ spaces and awareness concepts in our club culture? And what can we all do, so that everybody feels safe while going out? Kikelomo talks to diversity consultant Lewamm Ghebremariam about the evolution of safer spaces, why she rather speaks about intentional spaces, and how the Netflix series “Sex …

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Turkana on queer culture in Uganda, Bandcamp, Greenwashing Ban 28:48

12M ago28:48

28:48

While West-African music is celebrating new milestones globally, the electronic music scene is still underrepresented. The Nyege Nyege festival in Uganda and its community have been a centerpoint for highlighting dance music and queer culture from East Africa. In this episode Kikelomo talks to Turkana, who’s part of the experimental Anti-Mass colle…

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Evolution of Latin music, Bad Bunny, British Vogue 29:05

12M ago29:05

29:05

Dance music from the Latin diaspora is making waves into the European scene – but who’s really profiting from the boom? This week OttO Kent talks to the Venezuelan writer and deputy editor of Crack Magazine Rachel Grace Almeida about the long-overdue attention that Latin American artists are getting, and why it’s problematic to lump all these artis…

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Stop facing the DJ?, investing in songs, iPhone 15 29:45

12M ago29:45

29:45

Should we consider turning away from the DJ booth? That’s what an older generation of ravers is proposing on social media? Kikelomo has some strong feelings about that – and even the science to back them up. She’s joined by co-host OttO Kent to dive into the debate and to talk about the history and evolution of the DJ booth. Plus: Songs as investme…

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Cult of the occult, money laundering on Spotify, Top Boy 23:04

1y ago23:04

23:04

Are demons taking over pop culture? This week OttO talks to a mystic creature herself – the british artist Sarahsson – about the current trend of playing with the devil, cybersigilism being the new tribal tattoos and how a new generation is charging their Whoppers while remixing the forbidden. Plus: African music getting some long overdue global lo…

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Burning Man, A100 Wegbassen, Fast fashion collaboration 26:22

1y ago26:22

26:22

WTF was happening at Burning Man this year? First climate protesters were blocking the entrance, and then a rainstorm hit the desert playa so that people weren’t allowed to leave the ground. OttO – who’s an burner himself – talks to DJ Kim Ann Foxman, who’s been a Burning Man aficionado for decades. They talk about the reasons for people hating the…

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Ukraine's sound of resistance, Fyre Festival, Burning Man 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

How is the electronic music scene in Ukraine keeping up and evolving since the Russian invasion? This week OttO Kent talks to Ukrainian DJ, promoter and producer Human Margareeta about keeping a culture alive and the importance of daytime raves during the war. Plus: first results of Berlin’s drug-checking program, protests at Burning Man, the unexp…

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#10 Fashion’s dark and ugly secret - with Kiki Boreel 10:06

1y ago10:06

10:06

It’s hardly a secret that fashion has a problem. Or rather, it has many: carbon emissions, water use, micro-plastic, chemicals, human exploitation, waste. How do brands get away with this? Kiki Boreel explains how models are complicit in this, by selling us things we don’t need and won’t like - by making ugly things look beautiful. In all this, Kik…

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#09 Bubbles, words, and surviving dinner with finance bros - with Sevim Aktas 11:14

1y ago11:14

11:14

To understand the carbon economy, we have to first… well, understand the economy. We must acknowledge that it’s run by human beings, who operate based on incentive structures and belief systems. Sevim Aktas, founder of the EU Green Deal Brief on Instagram, explains how she had to venture out of her bubble to learn to be less judgemental and gain ne…

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Interview | Deutschlands Showhypnotiseur Nr. 1 • Christo Showhypnose 1:31:40

1y ago1:31:40

1:31:40

😵‍💫 "Ich bin glücklich, wenn mein Publikum glücklich ist." Wir lernen Christo Showhypnose kennen, der mit seiner einzigartigen Persönlichkeit auf einem Event Orgel spielen und ganz nebenbei Menschen hypnotisieren kann. 💡 Eine meiner Philosophien ist, dass ich von jedem Menschen etwas lernen kann; ungeachtet meiner Verbindungen oder Differenzen zu d…

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DJ Gigola on meditation, Albmania, Burna Boy 28:57

1y ago28:57

28:57

Can a DJ set be a guided meditation? This week OttO Kent talks to DJ Gigola about dance music as body music, her album “Fluid Meditations” and how everything is rhythmical. And since they both share a soft spot for ASMR, of course they had to try it in the studio. Plus: Burna Boy making history, Boiler Room Broadcast Lab, Albania as the hot spot fo…

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The ESG journey: Why HVAC applications are hidden energy efficiency champions (4/4) 20:53

1y ago20:53

20:53

Christine Twellmeyer and Jesper Therbo both deal with building efficiency, but with their very own optimization approaches. Tune in to find out what human energy efficiency detectors do and why HVAC applications are hidden champions. Weitere Informationen zur Antriebstechnik finden Sie auf der Website von Danfoss Discover Drives https://discover-dr…

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The ESG journey: What is going on in the drives business (3/4) 25:01

1y ago25:01

25:01

Larisa Xanthopoulou and Michael Wassermann from Danfoss Drives work on the Danfoss ESG journey. On the one hand, the company itself wants to become CO2-neutral in its own operations by 2030. On the other hand, customers are asking for support. For more information about drive technology, visit Danfoss Discover Drives via https://discover-drives.dan…

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The ESG journey: How to make ESG work? (2/4) 32:10

1y ago32:10

32:10

ESG definitively is a lot of work, but it pays off. Christopher Scheubel from cubemos and Marie Hammer from Danfoss first explain the terminology, discuss the challenges that most companies face, and shed some light on the benefits that ESG brings. For more information about drive technology, visit Danfoss Discover Drives via https://discover-drive…

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The ESG journey: 'It's a monster' (1/4) 1:44

1y ago1:44

1:44

When I was asked to produce a whole season on ESG, I was 100% sure: We will be talking bureaucracy. But I was wrong. For more information about drive technology, visit Danfoss Discover Drives via https://discover-drives.danfoss.com/en/danfoss-discover-drives-all-podcasts/Von Danfoss / Robert Weber

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