Fareed Zakaria GPS

This week Fareed hosts a panel with AEI Director of Foreign and Defense Policy Studies Kori Schake and Council on Foreign Relations Fellow Gideon Rose, who are both just back from Ukraine. They discuss the state of the war, the U.S. debt ceiling crisis, and Biden's foreign policy. Then, Fareed speaks with former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, recently arrested and released on bail, for his side of the story. Finally, Pippa Norris, a professor of comparative politics at Harvard University, joins the show to discuss Turkey's recent elections and how they illustrate a rise in the success of populism globally.

GUESTS: Kori Schake (@KoriSchake), Gideon Rose, Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI), Pippa Norris (@PippaN15)

Air Date: May 21, 2023.

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Jeh Johnson, the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, joins the show this week to talk about the migration crisis as American authorities lose an important tool to keep order at the U.S./Mexico border. Then, The Economist’s Mian Ridge explains Britain's highly controversial immigration bill which would ban migrants arriving via boat. Hear why she believes it is not the right solution. Fareed also speaks with Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator for The Financial Times, in the leadup to America’s debt ceiling deadline. How does this circus look from abroad? And how would a default impact the international financial system? Plus, Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at The London School of Economics, talks to Fareed about the Arab League's decision this week to welcome Syria back into the organization…and what he thinks a post-American Middle East might look like. 

GUESTS: Mian Ridge (@mianridge), Martin Wolf (@martinwolf_), Fawaz Gerges (@FawazGerges) 

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Joanna Coles, former chief content officer for Heart Magazines, joins the show this week to talk about King Charles III's coronation and the future of the British monarchy. Then, Fareed hosts a global panel with The Economist's Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes and Executive Director of the Lowy Institute Michael Fullilove to discuss the U.S. debt ceiling crisis, America's position on the world stage and China’s reaction to the deal that will send nuclear subs to Australia. Plus, Fareed speaks with French philosopher and filmmaker Bernard-Henri Lévy about what he witnessed in Ukraine while filming his new documentary, Slava Ukraini.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits down for an interview with Fareed this week to discuss the controversy over his government’s judicial overhaul plan and what it would mean for the country's democracy. They also discuss Israel's relationship with its Arab neighbors and the U.S., and Netanyahu shares his thoughts on how to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power. Plus, Fareed speaks to Philip Zelikow, Director of The Covid Crisis Group, about the group's recent report, "Lessons from the Covid War," and what its findings reveal about the U.S. response to the pandemic. 

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Anton Troianovski, the New York Times' Moscow bureau chief, joins Fareed to talk about Russia’s arrest of American journalist Evan Gershkovich and how the war is playing out in Russian society. Fareed also speaks with David McCormick, a Republican politician and a former Under Secretary for International Affairs in the Treasury Department, about trade and competition with China, the future of the GOP, and how we teach American history in schools. Plus, former CIA official Carol Rollie Flynn talks to Fareed about stunning allegations this week from the Justice Department about Russian and Chinese clandestine operations in the U.S.

Guests: Anton Troianovski (@antontroian), David McCormick (@DaveMcCormickPA), Carol Rollie Flynn.

Air date: April 24, 2023.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sits down with Fareed for an exclusive interview this week to talk about inflation, sanctions on Russia, and whether the dollar will continue to be the dominant world currency. Then Fareed hosts a panel with New York Times correspondent David Sanger and retired US Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling to talk about the Pentagon document leak: how it will effect relations with allies and what it may reveal about the war in Ukraine. And Nick Paton Walsh, CNN's Chief International Security Correspondent, tells Fareed about his work documenting the treacherous migrant route along the Darién Gap.

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This week Fareed invites President of Eurasia Group Ian Bremmer and New York Times Op-Ed Columnist Bret Stephens on the show to discuss the recent violence in Israel, the indictment of former President Donald Trump, and US-China tensions over Taiwan. Then, Shannon O'Neil, Vice President for Latin American Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, talks about her new book "The Globalization Myth," and why she says the US should prioritize trade integration with its neighbors. And Ginni Rometty, the former Chair and CEO of IBM, tells Fareed about her journey to the top of IBM and what she learned about leadership along the way. 

GUESTS: Ian Bremmer (@ianbremmer). Bret Stephens, Shannon O'Neil (@shannonkoneil), Ginni Rometty (@GinniRometty)

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Fareed shares his thoughts on the indictment of former President Donald Trump this week and the implications for our democratic system. Then, retired 4-star Admiral William McRaven joins the show to discuss the state of the war in eastern Ukraine, the importance of finding common ground with China, and McRaven's new book, "The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy)." Fareed also speaks with Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron about his new film Avatar: The Way of Water, technological innovation, sustainability, exploration, storytelling, and more.

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Jon Stewart, former host of The Daily Show and current host of The Problem with Jon Stewart, joins Fareed this week to talk about the possible indictment of Donald Trump, critical race theory, cancel culture, the fight against hypocrisy, and more. Cindy Yu, Assistant Editor of The Spectator, discusses the implications of Xi Jinping's recent visit to the Kremlin. Fareed also speaks with economic historian Niall Ferguson about the Fed's announcement of another interest rate hike - the ninth in the past year - and what this could mean for America's financial system.

GUESTS: Jon Stewart (@jonstewart), Cindy Yu (@CindyXiaodanYu), Niall Ferguson (@nfergus)

Air date: 03/26//2023

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Fareed speaks with Lloyd Blankfein, former CEO and Chairman of Goldman Sachs, about the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank this week and what it means for our financial system. Gillian Tett, U.S. Editor-at-Large for the Financial Times, joins the show to discuss how the culture of Silicon Valley and social media contributed to this crisis. Plus, the Economist's Paris Bureau Chief Sophie Pedder talks with Fareed about the retirement reforms in France that have ignited nationwide strikes and protests. 

GUESTS: Lloyd Blankfein (@lloydblankfein), Gillian Tett (@gilliantett), Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie) 

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and former Israeli Vice Prime Minister Tzipi Livni speak on Prime Minister Netanyahu's proposed judicial reforms, which have ignited country-wide protests for ten straight weeks. Also, Kevin Rudd, former Prime Minister of Australia and the incoming Australian Ambassador to the U.S., joins the show to discuss the worrying state of US-China relations. Plus, Fareed talks about the struggle between big tech and journalism in the age of AI.

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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sits down for an exclusive interview with Fareed following his visit with President Biden this week. They discuss the war in Ukraine, German defense spending and Berlin-Beijing relations. Plus, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth joins the show to share his take on the future of fossil fuels. And, Dr. Leana Wen, CNN medical analyst and professor at The George Washington University, talks with Fareed about the origins of COVID-19 in light of an announcement by the Department of Energy this week.

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This week's show is devoted to coverage of the war in Ukraine as we mark one year since Russia's invasion. First, Fareed speaks with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and USAID Administrator Samantha Power on the current state of the war and what American support will look like moving forward. Then, Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers shares his thoughts on how to get Russia to pay for the hundreds of billions of dollars of damage to Ukraine. Fareed also speaks with The New York Times' Moscow reporter Valerie Hopkins about how the war could be helping Putin shore up support domestically. Finally, what is an Atlas of Impunity?  Fareed explains what it is and shares why he thinks this is a great new way of looking at the world.

GUESTS: Jake Sullivan (@JakeSullivan46), Samantha Power (@PowerUSAID), Larry Summers (@LHSummers), Valerie Hopkins (@VALERIEinNYT)

Air date: 26/02/2023

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Guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with Tikhon Dzyadko and Ekaterina Kotrikadze of TV Rain, the exiled Russian TV network, about how Russians are reacting to Putin's war. Then CNA Russia Studies Program Director Michael Kofman and War on the Rocks founder Ryan Evans discuss the current state of the war and what we might expect on the battlefield in the future. Moldovan journalist Paula Erizanu explains what is happening in Moldova, a country that now finds itself in Russia's crosshairs. Plus, Nicole Perlroth, advisor to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, joins to talk about the less visible Chinese threat: cyber espionage. And finally, Bianna speaks with Wa’el Alzayat, former Senior Policy Advisor to Samantha Power, about the lack of aid entering Syria in the wake of the devastating earthquake and the political forces at play. 

GUESTS: Tikhon Dzyadko (@tikhondzyadko), Ekaterina Kotrikadze (@katyakotrikadze), Michael Kofman (@KofmanMichael), Ryan Evans (@EvansRyan202), Paula Erizanu (@paulaerizanu), Nicole Perlroth (@nicoleperlroth), Wa’el Alzayat (@WaelAlzayat).

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International Rescue Committee president David Miliband and Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass join Fareed to discuss the diplomatic fallout of the Chinese spy balloon incident and how to navigate the political pitfalls of sending aid to Turkey and Syria after an earthquake devastated the region. Then CNN's Frederik Pleitgen and The Guardian's Shaun Walker explain the history of the Wagner Group and how Russia is using the mercenary outfit to help fight the war in Ukraine. Plus, Sue Mi Terry, former CIA analyst and current director of the Wilson Center's Asia Program, explains why North Korea's renewed emphasis on its nuclear program is worrying.

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After the suspected Chinese spy balloon was shot down by the U.S. military on Saturday, Fareed asks former CIA and FBI official Philip Mudd how big a threat the balloon really was. Then, does the U.S. need a recession? Fareed asks former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers how the government should tackle inflation and how Biden can solve the political fight over the debt ceiling. Plus, Retired US Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges tells Fareed why and how Ukraine should take back Crimea from Russian control.

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How will the West's decision to send tanks to Ukraine impact the war and what can we learn from India and China's reaction to the war?  Fareed talks about that and more with New America CEO Anne-Marie Slaughter, former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt and former Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani. Then, John Hopkins professor Vali Nasr updates Fareed on the protest movement in Iran and how the government is dealing with ongoing internal discontent. Plus, Israeli political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin tells Fareed why the new Israeli government's proposed judicial reform laws are a threat to checks and balances in the only liberal democracy in the Middle East.

GUESTS: Anne-Marie Slaughter (@SlaughterAM) , Carl Bildt (@carlbildt), Kishore Mahbubani (@mahbubani_k), Vali Nasr (@vali_nasr), Dahlia Scheindlin (@dahliasc)

Air Date: 29/01/2023

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On a special edition of GPS from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky tells Fareed exactly what Ukraine needs to stop Russian agression. Then, Fareed talks to U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, Polish President Andrzej Duda and Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland about the state of battle, what the West is willing to do for Ukraine, and whether NATO is ready for Ukraine to be a member. Also, as Finland awaits its own accession to NATO, Prime Minister Sanna Marin tells Fareed why democratic nations need to stand up to authoritarian regimes. Plus, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis details how Greece went from basketcase to one of Europe’s most promising economies. 

GUESTS: Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa) , Andrzej Duda (@AndrzejDuda), Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland), Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg), Sanna Marin (@MarinSanna), Kyriakos Mitsotakis (@kmitsotakis).

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In an exclusive interview, Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska joins Fareed to discuss the humanitarian toll of the brutal war, how her family is handling it, and whether Russia will achieve its apparent aim of breaking the will of the Ukrainian people. Then, Mac Margolis, a veteran journalist, joins Fareed to explain the similarities between the January 8th attack on Brazil’s capital and the January 6th riot at the U.S. Capitol. Plus, Wall Street Journal reporter Lingling Wei explains how the Chinese government is making moves to revive China's economy.

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Dasha Navalnaya, the daughter of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny speaks out about her father's condition and her hopes for the future of Russia. Then, Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group, breaks down his top 2023 global risks. Plus, Ruchir Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International and Founder & Chief Investment Officer at Breakout Capital, explains all the economic shifts to expect in the year ahead.

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Fareed talks to The Economist editor in chief Zanny Minton Beddoes and Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer about some of the biggest global stories that transformed the world in 2022; from the war in Ukraine, to tensions over tech between the U.S. and China, and the bedlam that has befallen the British economy. Then, after Biden held a major Africa summit this week, entrepreneur and philanthropist Mo Ibrahim tells Fareed why he sees a new future for Africa and what the U.S. can do to help the continent succeed.

GUESTS: Zanny Minton Beddoes (@zannymb) , Ian Bremmer (@ianbremmer), Mo Ibrahim.

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Fareed sits down with Luke Harding of The Guardian and Owen Matthews of The Spectator to discuss the present and future of Russia’s war in Ukraine as well as this week’s U.S.-Russian prisoner swap: who got the better deal? Then, Germany arrested 25 people accused of plotting a coup. Who are these people and what do they believe in? Plus, actress and activist Nazanin Boniadi joins Fareed to talk about where the ongoing protests in Iran are heading and how government executions of protestors will affect the movement.

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Fareed talks to Newsweek’s Beijing bureau chief Melinda Liu about the widespread protests that broke out in China this week against the country’s Zero Covid policy. Then, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo discusses the Biden administration's strategy for competing with China and Fareed asks her whether she will run for President in 2024, if President Biden bows out of the race. Plus, journalist and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa tells Fareed about her fight for truth and justice in the Philippines and around the world.

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Fareed sits down with Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass and CNN Presidential Historian Timothy Naftali to discuss Russia's strategy in Ukraine, why the west needs to remain united against Putin and the state of US-China relations after the Biden-Xi meeting. Then, the New Yorker's Dexter Filkins was recently in Taiwan and shares his reporting on how top officials and ordinary citizens are feeling about China and the threat of an invasion. Plus, The Atlantic Council's Holly Dagres on why Iran's GenZ is leading the protests against theocracy in their country.

Guests: Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Timothy Naftali (@TimNaftali), Dexter Filkins, Holly Dagres (@hdagres)

Air date: 20/11/22

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Guest anchor Bianna Golodryga talks to Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group president, and Anne Applebaum, staff writer for The Atlantic, about Biden's first in-person meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and what it means for the world's two largest economies, plus how the world views the U.S. midterm results. Then, Dara Massicot, a senior policy researcher at the RAND Corporation, discusses Russia’s withdrawal from the Ukrainian city of Kherson. How significant is this Ukrainian victory? And after Benjamin Netanyahu received the mandate to try and build the next coalition government in Israel, Anshel Pfeffer, a Jerusalem-based writer for Haaretz and The Economist, examines the likely result: will it end up being Israel’s most right-wing government ever? Plus, Bill Weir, CNN’s Chief Climate Correspondent, on what was (and wasn’t) accomplished at the UN’s climate conference.

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Fareed sits down with comedian and host Bill Maher to discuss what is at stake for Americans in the upcoming elections.  Then, as COP27 - the UN climate change conference - begins Fareed asks climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about progress the world has already made to slow global warming and what more needs to be done. Then, as Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva returns to power in Brazil, Fareed asks CFR’s Shannon O'Neill what to expect from Lula's third term. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu, former and potentially upcoming prime minister of Israel, discusses the controversy over who he plans to form his coalition government with.

Guests: Bill Maher (@billmaher), Katharine Hayhoe (@Khayhoe), Shannon O'Neil (@shannonkoneil), Benjamin Netanyahu (@netanyahu)

Air date: 06/11/2022.

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Boris Bondarev, a former Russian diplomat who resigned in protest of the war in Ukraine, tells Fareed about why the Kremlin is making bad decisions. Will Putin decide to use nukes next? Then, Fareed sits down with Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, to discuss whether Britain’s new PM Rishi Sunak is ready to rescue the UK. Then, after the U.S. received a poor report card on educating its children, Fareed asks Sal Khan, CEO of Khan Academy, how to fix America’s broken education system. Plus, Pulitzer prize-winning author Jon Meacham on how a polarized America can learn from another era of division in its history: the Civil War years. 

GUESTS: Boris Bondarev, Zanny Minton Beddoes (@zannymb), Sal Khan (@salkhanacademy), Jon Meacham (@jmeacham)

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After Liz Truss resigned from the UK’s top job, that nation faces even more political and economic chaos. Fareed asks Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief at The Economist, what comes next? Then, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discusses Israel's potential normalization with Saudi Arabia, the Iran nuclear deal, his close relationship with Vladimir Putin, and why Ukraine is disappointed by Israel’s support of its war effort. Plus, Robin Wright, contributing writer for The New Yorker, on why she calls the unrest in Iran the world’s first women-led counterrevolution.  Could it topple the regime?

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Fareed asks New York Times columnist Tom Friedman about America’s struggles with not only Russia, but China and Saudi Arabia, too. Also, the most important meeting in China in decades began this weekend and Fareed talks to Kevin Rudd, former Australian Prime Minister, about what the future will look like for China, Taiwan and the world. Then, CNN Global Economic Analyst Rana Foroohar sits down with Fareed to discuss if another global recession is coming. Plus, “stop the steal” heads south of the border as Brazil’s presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro cries foul about the validity of the vote there. Moisés Naím, a distinguished fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, tells Fareed what’s going on.

GUESTS: Tom Friedman (@tomfriedman), Kevin Rudd (@MrKRudd), Rana Foroohar (@RanaForoohar), Moisés Naím (@MoisesNaim).

Air date: 10/16/22.

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Fareed sits down with retired US Army Gen. Wesley Clark, a former NATO Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, to discuss Ukraine's recent successes in the war and whether Putin might respond with nuclear weapons. And, as protests for revolution in Iran continue, Fareed speaks to Iranian-American writer Roya Hakakian about how she says it feels like Iran’s 1979 revolution all over again and could have the same effect – the toppling of a government. Then, after OPEC+ announced it was slashing oil production, Fareed talks to Amrita Sen, founder and director of research at Energy Aspects, about the decision – one that was a present to Putin and a rebuff to Biden. Plus, when Fareed was in Ukraine he sat down with Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s presidential office and Zelensky's right hand man, to ask what it's like to govern a country at war.

GUESTS: Wesley Clark (@GeneralClark), Roya Hakakian (@RoyaTheWriter), Amrita Sen (@ea_amrita), Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak)

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Fareed wonders what North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un would answer if he were asked the hard questions . And, in the aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, America's best known scientist Neil deGrasse Tyson and top climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe both join Fareed to discuss the effects of climate change on our environment. GUESTS: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Katharine Hayhoe, Martin Wolf, Anne Applebaum, Fraser Nelson

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Voices from the Obama Years: A Fareed Zakaria GPS Special, Obama Reflects on His Background and Race, Obama's Behind "Famous Calm"?, The Affordable Care Act, Rahm Emanuel Red-Hot Issues Obama Faced on Day One, "Consoler-in-Chief" & Gun Control,

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Steve Bannon exits stage right as America tries to make sense of the events in Charlottesville, Fareed & a panel discuss whether some sort of civil war is in the offing in the United States today, CNN's national security analyst Peter Bergen on the use of car and trucks as the terrorists' current weapon GUESTS: Angela Rye, Mark Lilla, Robin Wright, Roy Blount Jr., Peter Bergen, David Cohen

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What is going to cool down the Korea crisis - experts weigh in. And Bill Maher on the first 200 days of Trump. Also, big trouble for Bibi? A top Israeli investigative reporter fills in the facts of the investigation into Prime Minister Netanyahu. Guests: Bill Maher, Kevin Rudd, Victor Cha, llana Dayan

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On GPS, former Vice President Al Gore joins Fareed to share his views on just how dire the climate crisis really is, President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris agreement, and the broken politics that have become epidemic in Washington. Also, an all-star panel weighs in on the Republican revolt in Congress, the crisis in Venezuela and Trump's new immigration plan. Al Gore, Julia Ioffe, Dan Senor, Gideon Rose

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Fareed's take on the White House chaos and how it's influencing America's standing in the world. More on that with an all-star panel that also weighs in on Trump's latest White House shake up and his ban of transgender troops. Then, how Steve Bannon came upon his dark, nationalistic world view. Finally, how China is taking advantage of how America is receding from the world stage. GUESTS: Robin Wright, Timothy Naftali, Julian Zelizer, David Frum, Gideon Rachman, Joshua Green

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On GPS, at the six-month mark, what opportunities has Trump missed? Fareed gives his take. And, live from London, Fareed brings in an expert panel for the British perspective on Trump, Putin, Brexit and more. Then, a look at the growing crisis in Venezuela with a leader of the opposition and head of Venezuela's parliament. GUESTS: Anne Applebaum, David Goodhart, Jonathan Freedland, Julio Borges

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On GPS, it's been 2 years since the Iran nuclear deal was agreed and Fareed has an exclusive interview with that nation's foreign minister, Javad Zarif. And, meet the man behind the so-called Magnitsky Act, a 2012 law at the center of the now infamous meeting between Donald Trump Jr. and a Russian lawyer. GUESTS: Javad Zarif, Bill Browder

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On GPS, President Trump's second overseas trip - meetings with Merkel, Putin & Xi. Fareed & an all-star panel analyze. And, as North Korean belligerence escalates, Fareed gives his take on how the U.S. ought to handle the problem: is the leadership in Pyongyang really crazy? Then, why Americans should know their own history better - billionaire business David Rubenstein on why it's so important for Americans to see artifacts like the Declaration of Independence in-person. GUESTS: David Rubenstein, Sergey Karaganov, Ian Bremmer, Anne Applebaum, Anne Marie Slaughter, Elliot Abrams

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On this special edition of GPS from the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado, Fareed digs deeper into the Russia probe with Senator Mark Warner, Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. And, an expert panel weighs in on how history will view the first 150 days of Trump's presidency...and his popularity, or lack thereof, in countries around the world. Then, Rocky Mountain high: what lessons does Colorado have for the rest of America and the world on legalization of marijuana?

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On GPS, Fareed says America is sleepwalking into another decade of war in the Middle East. Then, Rahm Emanuel, mayor of Chicago and Obama's former Chief of Staff, rates Trump's first five months in the White House. Also, an expert panel debates the rising tensions between North Korea and the U.S. Can China intervene? Finally, David Brooks on the future of conservatism in the age of Trump. GUESTS: Rahm Emanuel, Victor Cha, Joe Cirincione, David Brooks

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Fareed's Take: Polarization in wake of shooting. In the wake of the shooting at Congressional Republicans, Fareed gives his take on the increasing political polarization dividing America. Discussing what's behind rising U.S. markets and how Americans can unify.

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Former CIA Director on the Comey Hearing, Trump, Comey, & The Law: A Legal Debate, Why Are Arab Nations Ganging Up on Qatar?, Climate: America Steps Back, Canada Steps Up

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"Fareed Zakaria GPS" is CNN's flagship world affairs program. Every week on the show, you will see in-depth interviews with world leaders, newsmakers and analysts who break down the world's toughest problems, you will hear Fareed's "take" on vital subjects, and you will learn what you need to know about the world around you. GUESTS: Richard Haass, Ernest Moniz, Rana Foroohar, George Osborne, Yuval Harari

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Airdate May 28, 2017: On GPS Sunday, Fareed asks an expert panel what to make of President's whirlwind overseas trip. Who did he cozy up to, and who got the cold shoulder? And, Fareed gives a warning about the lack of diversity missing from college campuses today: diversity of thought. What in the world? Finally, one scientist's mission to make science cool again in an age of scientific illiteracy.

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'Drive them out': Trump calls on Muslims to share burden in terror fight, North Korea fires second ballistic missile in a week, First on CNN: Comey now believes Trump was trying to influence him, source says

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On GPS, the new Watergate? Fareed is joined by Michael Hayden, James Woolsey and others to discuss what happens after Trump firing of James Comey, the man in charge if getting to the bottom of Russian collusion in the American election. And, how did Venezuela go from oil-rich nation to the brink of collapse? Finally on Mother's Day, a look at the Biblical first mother: Eve. Guests include: Michael Hayden, James Woolsey, Cristina Rodriguez, Tim Naftali, Moises Naim, Shannon O'Neil and Bruce Feiler

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On GPS Sunday, a look at the French election. Will populism triumph or will the center hold? Later, former Fed Chair Ben Bernanke on where the economy stands today and where it will go under President Trump. Then, America's favorite scientist - Neil deGrasse Tyson with the secrets of the universe. Finally, the pictures the President should see now: inside a growing crisis in Yemen. Guests on this episode include Richard Haass, Bret Stephens, Natalie Nougayrede, Ben Bernanke, Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Airdate April 30, 2017: On GPS, former National Security Adviser Susan Rice on Trump's performance on the world stage. Then, Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland on a weird week in North American relations including talk of a trade war. And, what to do about Afghanistan. Will America ever exit the Graveyard of Empires?

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Pulitzer Prize-winner Ronan Farrow tells Fareed about the sad state of US diplomacy. Then, has the Grand Old Party become the Party of Trump? And, what next for Cuba as 59 years of rule by the Castro brothers comes to an end? "Fareed Zakaria GPS" is CNN's flagship world affairs program.  Every week on the show, you will see in-depth interviews with world leaders, newsmakers and analysts who break down the world's toughest problems, you will hear Fareed's "take" on vital subjects, and you will learn what you need to know about the world around you.

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Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter on the rising tensions in Syria and America's vulnerability to cyber warfare. Then, Madeleine Albright tells Fareed about the startling rebirth of fascism in Europe and America. Finally, is the world turning away from human rights? UN High Commissioner on Human Rights Zeid Raad Al-Hussein makes that case.

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On GPS, Trump gets tough on China with trade. Then, the hawkish John Bolton is entering an administration full of generals, while the U.S. is preparing to exit Syria. What does it all mean? And, why the U.S. can learn much from the Dutch about criminal justice.

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Kim Jong Un goes out and about in Beijing, Russia escalates its diplomatic spat with the West, and could Trump's tariffs end up hurting what HE called "Maybe the greatest economy ever?" Also, the surprising success of India's mobile phone economy.

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Fareed examines Vladimir Putin's influence in Russia and the world.

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Rexit, Russia, and rare poisons. What to make of Tillerson's ouster, and what will it mean for the US and the world? Then, with ANOTHER Russian ex-spy poisoned in Britain and all fingers are pointing at Russia. How should the West respond? And, on election day in Russia, opposition candidate Ksenia Sobchak tells Fareed about challenging Putin for power.

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President Trump has agreed to meet Kim Jong Un face-to-face. Is this a chance at lasting peace? Or a recipe for disaster? Then, Gen. Martin Dempsey, Pres. Obama's top military advisor, on the military challenges facing the Trump administration.

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"Fareed Zakaria GPS" is CNN's flagship world affairs program. Every week on the show, you will see in-depth interviews with world leaders, newsmakers and analysts who break down the world's toughest problems, you will hear Fareed's "take" on vital subjects, and you will learn what you need to know about the world around you. Airdate March 4, 2018: On GPS: Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice gives Fareed her take on the Trump administration's foreign policy, the 2nd Amendment debate, and what unites Americans. Also, with presidential term limits lifted in China, will Xi Jinping rule for life? Also, is Hollywood finally making progress on diversity?

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On GPS: Guns. What can stop the slaughter? Why is the U.S. so different from the rest of the world and what does the 2nd Amendment have to do with it? Then, Moscow's reaction to Mueller's indictments of Russian nationals. Finally, is Donald Trump trying to make American white again? One of Fareed's guests makes just that claim.

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Fareed's take on the Middle East Morrass; How Will The U.S. Respond to Russian Meddling?; Bill Gates on Remaining Optimistic in Today's World; Inside the Mind of Kim Jong Un; Prospects for Peace on the 38th Parallel?

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On GPS, the Winter Olympics bring a thaw in Korean relations. Then, Ksenia Sobchak - the woman trying to unseat Vladimir Putin. And, is this week's market volatility the new normal? Ruchir Sharma explains. Also, Qatar's Foreign Minister offers his country's response to the on-going Gulf crisis. Finally, some good news for nature.

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Trump: Nunes Memo "Totally Vindicates" Me; Fallout From The Nunes Memo. The White House vs The FBI & DOJ; The Mueller Investigation: What's Next?; The President's Attacks on The FBI & DOJ; One on One with King of Jordan; Iran Deal in Jeopardy?;

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Donald Trump Makes His Davos Debut; Worries Over The Rise Of New Technologies; 1 on 1 With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu;

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An exclusive interview with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu - Fareed asks him about Trump's Jerusalem decision, the Iran nuclear deal and corruption allegations against Netanyahu himself. Also, Donald Trump in Davos: why he went, what he said, did he learn anything there? Fareed will offer HIS take and talk to a terrific panel about it.

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On GPS, the most divisive issue in America? Immigration. It brought the U.S. government to its knees. What's behind the passion on both sides? Is there a compromise? Also, in the wake of the false alert in Hawaii, what you need to know about North Korea's nuclear capabilities...and America's ability to defend against a nuclear attack. GUESTS: Margaret Hoover, David Frum, Niall Ferguson, Nate Cohn, Harry Enten, Alex Wellerstein

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Trump seems to have abandoned populism; Trump casts a slur on 1/4 of the World's nations Trump cancels UK trip and blames Obama for Bush decision; Bringing refugees into the US; Trump's relationship with Kim Jong Un and North Korea; Trump's reputation and credibility; What's really going on with protests in Iran Are we bringing back part of the war on drugs; Majijuana taxes make big money for state government; Despite what many think, 2017 was the best year ever according to Nicholas Kristof;

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Will protests in Iran lead to revolution or repression? Also, the Koreas come together, the U.S. and Pakistan drift apart, and Israel puts a two-state solution further out of reach. Then, is global warming behind the arctic chill in the U.S.? And, viewers look into their crystal balls for 2018. GUESTS: Thomas Erdbrink, Karim Sadjadpour, Jane Harman, Dan Senor ,Richard Haass.

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GOP tax plan could usher in a bleak future for America Vladimir Putin usually bases the U.S. in his yearly press conference, his time he praised the President Isis may have been defeated militarily in Iraq, but not yet politically or ideologically; Trends suggest we'll see more refugees in 2018 & more people displaced long-term; Did Putin "win" the Syria struggle? and his play for prominence around the world Female participation in the American workforce has flagged, why are fewer women in the U.S. working?; U.S. needs more women in math and science fields Roy Moore, populism & Donald Trump are we seeing a peak in populism Are we seeing a boom or bubble under Trump, strongest stock market on record amid weakest economic recovery on record Fareed's recommendations for Christmas gifts

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why Jerusalem matters; a debate in the global public square; former diplomat Dore Gold on Israel's diplomatic doctrine; the U.S. is a beacon of inequality in the world; how archaeologists measure inequality; Guterres: I was quite hopeful about Pres. Trump's efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; Guterres: I don't think China controls North Korea

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Former National security adviser Flynn pleads guilty; North Korea says new missile can hit anywhere in U.S.; Sec'y of state Tillerson: will he stay or will he go? ; Turmoil at the U.S. State Department; Trump expected to recognize Jerusalem; Tax agents in many countries at work; Global lessons on how to really fix taxes; The Trump effect in Iran; Feeling like an outsider in your own country; Has Trump given license to racists and anti-Semites; Ending DACA; How is America's character changing?

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Voices from the Obama Years: A Fareed Zakaria GPS Special, Obama Reflects on His Background and Race, Obama's Behind "Famous Calm"?, The Affordable Care Act, Rahm Emanuel Red-Hot Issues Obama Faced on Day One, "Consoler-in-Chief" & Gun Control.

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Crisis in Zimbabwe; Ferguson: Zimbabwe, Once One Of the Richest Countries In Sub-Saharan Africa, Was Pretty Much Ruined By Mugabe; Ferguson: The Obama Admin's Handling Of N. Korea Situation Was Disastrous; Ferguson: Obama Officials Said It Would Be 5 Years Before N. Korea Had An ICBM. It Was 5 Months; Last Saturday, Poland's Independence Day Events Were Disrupted By Groups Of Nationalists and Fascists Burning Flares and Chanting Xenophobic Slogans; Ferguson: "It Turns Out That Actually There;s Plenty Of Pretty Nasty Right-Wing Populism In Central Europe;Would Britons Vote For Brexit Again Today?; McElvoy: Brits Would Vote For Brexit Again Today, As They Would If You Had Called The Vote Almost Anytime Since the 1990's; McElvoy: 52% Of Brits Voted In Favor Of Brexit - That's Not Just The Fringe Of Society; McElvoy: The Question We Need To Ask Ourselves Is WHY Brexit Happened; In A Major Speech In Warsaw In July Trump Said, "The Fundamental Question Of Our Time Is Whether The West Had The Will To Survive.'; Sikorski: Trump Praised Poland For The Warsaw Uprising- The Biggest Disaster In Our History; Ferguson: If You Talk About Western Civilization, You're Not Necessarily A White Supremacist; Sikorski: Whatever Pain EU Member States Will Suffer From Brexit, Britain Will Suffer 3 to 5 Times More, Under A No-Deal Scenario; Ray Dalio's Hedge Fund, Bridgewater Associates, Is The Largest In The World, With About $150 Billion Under Management; Does Radical Transparency At Work Actually Work?; Dalio: Bridgewater's Culture Of Radical Transparency Fosters Independent Thinking And Smart Collective Decision -Making; Rushdie: A French Journalist Friend Told ME ISIS Members Make Good Terrorists But Bad Soldiers; Rushdie: The Cancer Within Islam Isn't I Remission, But It's Having A Bad Time Right Now, And That's Good For All Of Us; In 1989, Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini Issued A Fatwa Calling For The Death Of Salman Rushdie For His Allegedly Blasphemous Novel "The Satanic Verses"; Urban VS Rural: A Global Struggle; Salman Rushdie Is The Award-Winning Author Of 12 Novels, Which "Have Been Translated Into More Than 40 Languages. "The Golden house" Is His Latest; Rushdie: We've Moved from The Incredible Optimism of Obama's Election To Its Antithesis; A Novelist Inspired By Real-Life Politics; Rushdie: If I Had Presented The Trump Presidency To My Editors As A Piece Of Fiction, They Would Have Told Me To Go Away. It's Implausible; Rushdie: It's Very Difficult Sometimes For People To Judge The Truth From Untruth

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On GPS, an exclusive interview with the Turkish Prime Minister on former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, Turkish cleric Fethullah Gulen and Turkey's state of emergency. Also, has Trump's first trip to Asia strengthened or weakened America's position abroad? Finally, just what IS the Crown Prince up to in Saudi Arabia? GUESTS: Elise Hu, Ian Bremmer, Richard Haass, Ali Shihabi, Binali Yildirim

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On GPS, what is the state of terror today around the world? Then, the latest on the Russia investigation, indictments, and pleas. Finally, as President Trump makes his first trip to Asia, can he rally America's allies and persuade China to find a solution to the simmering North Korea crisis? GUESTS: Michael Hayden, PreetBharara, Kishore Mahbubani, Elise Hu, Kurt Campbell

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The crisis over Catalan secession...and Bill Browder explains why Putin put him on Interpol's wanted list... for murder.

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On GPS, a live panel on North Korea nukes, de-certifying the Iran deal, the fall of Raqqa and 4 dead American servicemen in Niger. Then, as China's President Xi Jinping ends one term and begins another: what are his intentions for China on the world stage? Finally, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland pushes for a Win-Win-Win renegotiation of NAFTA following a war of words with her American counterpart. GUESTS: David Sanger, Norman Roule, Anne-Marie Slaughter, Elizabeth Economy, Jiayang Fan, Chrystia Freeland

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On GPS, Hillary Clinton gives her take on President Trump's erratic foreign policy in Iran and North Korea, Putin's vendettas against the USA and Clinton herself, and just what happened in the 2016 election. Then, President Trump's quixotic quest to revive the coal industry. GUESTS: Hillary Clinton

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On GPS, a full hour on the Las Vegas massacre and how to stop America's gun madness. What can the United States learn from other countries like Japan and Australia? What does America's 2nd Amendment REALLY say and how has it been interpreted over time? And is gun control really the answer? One of Fareed's guests says "No". GUESTS: David Frum, Tom Friedman, Leah Libresco, Akhil Amar, Tim Fischer

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The big foreign policy question of the day: how to calm down the North Korea nuclear crisis?, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the task of turning around a 40 year-old, Deeply engrained company...and how his mother and his son influence how he thinks about business GUESTS: Sue Mi Terry, Gideon Rose, Bernard-Henri Lévy, Satya Nadella.

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Fareed gives his take on President Trump's fiery UNGA speech. Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif discusses the future of the Iran Nuclear Deal. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani tells Fareed about his somewhat unlikely friendliness with President Trump and offers his opinion on Trump's new plan for his region. GUESTS: Javad Zarif, Ashraf Ghani

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After Russia's Vladimir Putin annexed parts of Ukraine and threatened the use of nuclear weapons, Fareed sits down with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss how the U.S. sees the threat and how it is responding. Looking east, Secretary Austin discusses China's threat to Taiwan and whether the U.S. military would come to the self-governing island’s defense. Then, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, former Russian oil tycoon who knew Putin before the two fell out, helps us understand Putin's mindset, his nuclear threat, and what Russia would look like post-Putin.

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Finnish President Sauli Niinistö on why Vladimir Putin is not likely to accept defeat in Ukraine and why Europe will remain united against Russia, even if it means a very cold winter. Then, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tells Fareed why North Korea is still an imminent threat to his nation and the world. Then, as protests in Iran erupt after the death of a woman who had been arrested by the country's morality police, Karim Sadjadpour, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, sits down with Fareed to discuss whether Iran’s theocracy can survive the unrest. Plus, a fascinating conversation at the Clinton Global Initiative about how to make the world a better place - with philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs, chef José Andrés and Mia Mottley, the Prime Minister of Barbados. 

GUESTS: Sauli Niinistö (@niinistö), Yoon Suk Yeol (@President_KR), Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour), Laurene Powell Jobs (@laurenepowell), José Andrés (@chefjoseandres), Mia Mottley (@miaamormottley)

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Fareed sits down with the 42nd president of the United States, Bill Clinton, to discuss how Democrats will fare in the upcoming midterm elections, the historical roots of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, how to reduce inequality in the U.S. and around the world, and how to safeguard democracy against populism. Plus, when the GPS was in Kyiv last week, they talked to young students about their return to the classroom and how the war has impacted their lives. Prepare to be inspired!

Air date: 09/18/22

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Fareed is joined by celebrated historians Simon Schama and Kate Williams in front of Buckingham Palace to discuss the life and legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth II and the challenges King Charles III will face. Then, an exclusive interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in the Mariinsky Palace in Kyiv, where Fareed has a wide-ranging conversation with him about the new counteroffensive, his Russian enemy, Ukraine’s message to America, and more.

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CNN’s Fareed Zakaria explores the politics and policies of guns in America and around the world, GLOBAL LESSONS ON GUNS – A Fareed Zakaria GPS Special.  The program travelled the world to understand how other nations overcame their problems with gun violence, or have always maintained low rates of gun violence.  Zakaria examines events, politics, and policies that have shaped views on guns in Australia, Japan, Switzerland, and more.

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After half a year of war in Ukraine, National Security Council coordinator for strategic communications John Kirby tells CNN's Jim Sciutto that Putin shows no signs of backing down, while renewed shelling of a Russian-occupied nuclear plant in Ukraine has the world on edge. And, will the Iran nuclear deal be revived? Jim asks former U.S. Energy Secretary and nuclear physicist, Ernest Moniz. Then, Fareed asks Janette Sadik-Khan, New York City’s former transportation commissioner, whether a future of car-less cities is possible. Plus, Economist writer Callum Williams, on how automation will change the future of jobs. Finally, as the 25th anniversary of the death of princess Diana approaches, author Tina Brown joins Fareed to talk about her new book, "The Palace Papers: Inside the House of Windsor—the Truth and the Turmoil."

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Retired US Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling assesses Ukraine's counteroffensive strategy against Russia. David Rennie, The Economist's Bejing Bureau Chief, discusses China's slow growing economy and whether it poses any risk to Xi Jinping. Then, will Iran accept a revived nuclear deal? Dina Esfandiary of the International Crisis Group and Karim Sadjadpour of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace offer their opinions. Plus, as some Americans ask whether its constitution needs a refresh, a look at a country that is trying to rewrite its own central document. Fareed talks to Andres Velasco, former Chilean finance minister and current London School of Economics public policy dean. And, space as you’ve never seen it before, a conversation with Mike Menzel, NASA’s lead mission systems engineer for the James Webb Space Telescope. 

GUESTS: Mark Hertling (@MarkHertling), David Rennie (@DSORennie), Dina Esfandiary (@Desfandiary), Andrés Velasco (@AndresVelasco), Mike Menzel

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As the one-year anniversary of the chaotic Taliban takeover of Kabul approaches, Fareed has an exclusive interview with the former president of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, about why he fled the country, if he feels betrayed by the U.S., and whether the rumors are true that he escaped with many tens of millions of dollars. Then, former U.S. Marine turned journalist and author Elliot Ackerman discusses his time fighting in Afghanistan and what America did right and wrong there.  And the show begins with Fareed’s Take on the lessons the U.S. can take from the war.

Air date: 08/14/22

GUESTS: Ashraf Ghani (@ashrafghani), Elliot Ackerman (@elliotackerman)

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As China continues its military drills around Taiwan, Oriana Skylar Mastro, Fellow at Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute and a Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, explains why this is not just a show of force by China, but an actual combat rehearsal. Then, Richard Haass, president of The Council on Foreign Relations, and Susan Shirk, Chair at UCSD's 21st Century China Center, join Fareed for a discussion on what's the best way to preserve peace in and around Taiwan and how to lower the tension in U.S.-China relations. Plus, CNN's national security analyst, Peter Bergen, on the American killing of Al Qaeda's leader, Ayman al-Zawahiri, and what it means for the global state of terrorism.

GUESTS: Oriana Skylar Mastro (@osmastro), Susan Shirk (@SusanShirk1), Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Peter Bergen (@peterbergencnn)

Air date:08/07/22

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As Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi departs for her trip to Asia, Fareed asks Adm. Mike Mullen (Ret.), former Joint Chiefs Chairman, if she will visit Taiwan and how China might react. Pivoting to the war in Ukraine, Fareed asks Mullen if Kyiv can be successful in its attempts to take back territory from Russia. Plus, an inside look at one of the most influential companies you've probably never heard of: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Fareed sits down with its chairman, Mark Liu, to talk technology, politics in the region and why war with China would be a lose-lose-lose situation.

GUESTS: Mike Mullen, Mark Liu

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As parts of Europe and the U.S. experience record heat, Fareed talks to the Chief Heat Officer of Athens, Greece, about how to adapt to climate change - now that it’s here.  Then, should President Biden declare a climate emergency, what are his powers to deal with climate change? Michigan Law professor Leah Litman tells Fareed. And, as inflation hits a forty-year high, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers talks to Fareed about whether we’re headed into a recession. Plus, the Prime Minister of Moldova Natalia Gavrilita on her country’s fears that President Putin may target them next.

Guests: Eleni Myrivili (@leniomyrivili), Leah Litman (@LeahLitman) , Larry Summers (@LHSummers), Natalia Gavrilița (@natgavrilita).

Air Date: 07/24/22

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Following President Biden’s first Middle East trip and on the eve of President Putin’s trip to Tehran, Fareed asks Vali Nasr, Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University if new cold war divisions are solidifying in the Middle East. Then, President of Iraq, Barham Salih, sits down with Fareed to discuss Washington’s reset with Riyadh, Iraqi democracy, the Iran nuclear deal, and why Arab countries need to work together to create security and prosperity. Plus, Finnish Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto on his country’s bid to join NATO, and Russia’s long war in Ukraine.

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After the shocking assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Fareed talks to Ian Bremmer, president of the Eurasia Group and a man who knew Abe well, about what this means for Japan and what legacy Abe leaves behind. Then, Camilla Cavendish, former policy director for then-Prime Minister David Cameron, explains why Boris Johnson was forced to resign as prime minister of the United Kingdom and what comes next. Plus, 99-year-old Henry Kissinger sits down with Fareed to discuss the leadership of Vladmir Putin, the state of the war in Ukraine and what January 6th means for the future of American democracy. And General John Raymond, head of the U.S. Space Force, tells Fareed about the every higher stakes in space as China and Russia try to dominate this new domain of international competition.

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CNN's Fareed Zakaria explores a country where women are property, music and movies are evil - until a new Crown Prince brings unimaginable freedoms. But there is a dark side - is Saudi Arabia's new regime guilty of murder? Fareed focuses on the deeply troubled U.S.-Saudi relationship, from 9/11 to the current crisis.

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After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Fareed looks at the legal and political implications and how US abortion rights compare to other countries around the world. He talks with Emily Bazelon of The New York Times Magazine and Margot Sanger-Katz who covers health for The New York Times. Then, as G7 leaders gather in Germany, can they keep the pressure on Russia? And what does the collapse of Israel’s governing coalition mean for the country and the Middle East? Council on Foreign Relations President Richard Haass and Financial Times Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist Gideon Rachman join Fareed for a panel discussion. Plus: In France’s legislative elections last Sunday, both the far left and far right made gains. Who are the voters embracing these extremes? Fareed asks The Economist’s Paris bureau chief, Sophie Pedder.

Guests: Emily Bazelon (@emilybazelon), Margot Sanger-Katz (@sangerkatz) , Gideon Rachman (@gideonrachman), Richard Haass, (@RichardHaass), Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie)

Air Date: 06/26/22

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Gen. David Petraeus (Ret.) and Adm. James Stavridis (Ret.) join Fareed to discuss this phase of the war in Ukraine, and the crucial question for Ukraine’s economy- getting through Russia's Black Sea blockade. Then, Fareed asks CNN global economic analyst Rana Foroohar what's behind red-hot inflation and how the government can get prices under control. Plus, Tarek Masoud, professor of Democracy & Governance at Harvard University, on the promise and peril of Biden's upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia.

GUESTS: James Stavridis (@stavridisj), David Petraeus, Rana Foroohar (@RanaForoohar), Tarek Masoud.

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CNN's Matthew Chance reports from Kyiv on Russia's slow and steady advances in Ukraine. As Iran moved to remove 27 cameras from monitoring its nuclear sites, the director general of the IAEA, Rafael Mariano Grossi, joins Fareed to discuss the fate of the Iran nuclear deal. Then, is the economy really that bad? Ben Bernanke, former chair of the Federal Reserve gives Fareed the economic forecast. Plus, Shannon O'Neil, a vice president and senior fellow for Latin America studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, comments on recent elections in Latin America and whether there is a populist wave from the left. And, David Gergen, presidential adviser for four presidents, on his new book "Hearts Touched with Fire."

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on ending the war in Ukraine and what the country needs from the rest of the world. Then President Andrzej Duda of Poland on his country’s crucial support to Ukraine. Also, top ministers from Sweden and Finland on why their countries decided to apply to NATO. Plus, Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on whether the Iran nuclear negotiations will fail.

GUESTS: Volodymyr Zelensky, Andrzej Duda (@AndrzejDuda), Pekka Haavisto (@Haavisto), Mikael Damberg (@mikaeldamberg), Hossein Amir-Abdolahian (@Amirabdolahian)

Air date: 05/29/22

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Fareed is joined by former Polish Foreign and National Defense Minister Radosław Sikorski and Charles Kupchan, who served as senior director for European affairs in President Barack Obama’s National Security Council, to discuss if NATO enlargement prompted Putin to invade Ukraine and whether further enlargement - namely Finland and Sweden - will enflame him further. Then, the mass shooting in Buffalo, NY, has called attention to the racist and false “great replacement” conspiracy theory. Fareed talks to The Washington Post’s Ishaan Tharoor and American University extremism expert Cynthia Miller-Idriss about the roots behind the hateful theory and how it is spreading around the world.  

GUESTS: Radoslaw Sikorski (@sikorskiradek), Charles Kupchan, Cynthia Miller-Idriss (@milleridriss), Ishaan Tharoor (@ishaantharoor)

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