Michal Beneš started the alliance representing Czech influencers, creators, and online personalities who are facing increasing pressure from the Babiš government. We chat about this, as well as his time as speechwriter for the Foreign Minister during the Ukrainian war, the Brussels Effect in VDL II, working in Brussels versus Prague - and who has the best beer, the Czechs or the Belgians?

Andrea Bittnerova's a veteran of Brussels' event scene, having organised all sorts and scales at the Centre for European Policy Studies, and now, has decided to follow her family's footsteps into entrepreneurship. Furthermore, she has launched Living Brussels, the premier newsletter for lifestyle in Europe's capital. Join us as we unpack Brussels' event sphere, and discover new ways to unplug!

Francesco Caracuta spent 22 years in London's sprawling innovation and AI industry, and now helps governments and companies navigate Brussels' ecosystem. Moreover, he decided to continue his family's legacy of oil production. Join us as we chat about AI, London, the role of agriculture in hedging economic risks, and how he unplugs.

Nathan Shepura, originally from Alabama USA, has been in Brussels for a decade, first in the European Parliament and now leading Inline Policy's Brussels office. But before coming to Europe, he also lived and worked in Saudi Arabia. Join us at the Stanhope Hotel as we chat transatlantic relations, crypto, and of course, how he unplugs!

Stephane de Schutter left his legal career to become a high school teacher. He's a born and raised Bruxelloise, so we chatted about the impact the Belgian government's policies are having on education and the children, the political divisions in Belgium, and why chose this career shift. Of course, how he unplugs as well!

Monica Frassoni and democracy go hand-in-hand. After a decade in the European Parliament and leading the Greens, she presides over the European Centre for Electoral Support, promoting sustainable democratic development, and the European Alliance to Save Energy, where she works on advancing energy efficiency. Join us as we unpack the EU's omnibus trains, US voting accessibility, and more, while sipping a drink.

Ben Cuzzupe's story takes us from Malta and Sicily to Australia and back to Europe. We chat about Australia's geopolitical conundrum between the US and China, its melting pot make-up, and the importance of public transportation. And of course, how he unplugs in Brussels.

Marco Cappato started Eumans to respond to modern-day problems which know no boundaries. Through civic participation, his organisation seeks to empower citizens; advancing abortion, rendering democracy AI-proof, and helping those suffering most relieve their pains. When not fighting for liberty, you can find him sipping a cold blanche - but how was the techno scene in the 90s? Tune in and find out!