Fareed Zakaria GPS

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Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions.

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The new dangers in Syria after Assad's fall

Today on GPS, the scenes coming out of post-Assad Syria are extraordinary: prisoners freed, families reunited, a missing American found. Now comes the tough part: putting a country of dueling factions back together ... under the leadership of a group that's deemed a terror organization by the United States and many other countries. I'll talk to Richard Haass and Kim Ghattas about Syria's uncertain future. And ... Syria has one of the world's biggest humanitarian emergencies for many years. But what are the OTHER global crises that the world can't afford to ignore RIGHT NOW? David Miliband of the International Rescue Committe will tell us. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the Biden's administration's work to fight climate change ... before the Trump team comes to power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
DEC 8

The fall of Assad in Syria and its impact on the Middle East

Today on the show: after Syrian rebels took Damascus, Fareed is joined by Natasha Hall, senior fellow at the CSIS Middle East Program, and Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss what the fall of Assad’s regime means for Syria and the region. Then, former senior CIA and State Department official Jung Pak speaks with Fareed about South Korea’s brief period of martial law this week, why President Yoon decided to make the declaration, and what might come next. Finally, Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins the show to discuss the unrest in Georgia and Romania, and Russia’s widening influence in Europe. GUEST: Natasha Hall (@NatashaHallDC), Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour), Jung Pak (@junghpak1), Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
DEC 2

David Rubenstein on the American presidency

Today on the show, co-founder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein joins to discuss Donald Trump’s re-election, and tell Fareed about his new book, “The Highest Calling,” in which he interviews eminent historians and most of the living presidents about what it takes to occupy what he calls the most powerful office in the world. Next, Wall Street Journal opinion columnist Peggy Noonan speaks with Fareed about her new book “A Certain Idea of America,” the transformation of the modern Republican Party, and her optimistic view of the country’s future. Finally, former senior Singaporean diplomat and author of “Living the Asian Century” Kishore Mahbubani joins the show to discuss the rise of Asia on the global stage and how China is preparing for a second Trump presidency. GUESTS: David Rubenstein (@DM_Rubenstein), Peggy Noonan (@Peggynoonannyc), Kishore Mahbubani (@mahbubani_k) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
NOV 25

Major escalations in the war in Ukraine

Today on the show, in the wake of major escalations in the war in Ukraine, Fareed is joined by former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss the prospects of a viable path to peace, and what Kyiv expects from a second Trump term. Next, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers speaks with Fareed about the incoming Trump administration’s economic agenda and warns that it could lead to levels of inflation far greater than we’ve seen in recent years. Then, marine biologist Ayana Elizabeth Johnson tells Fareed that while she is not confident in the incoming Trump administration’s climate policy, cities and states are still able to make real progress at the local level. Finally, Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, joins the show to discuss his new book “Genesis” and the uncertain future of artificial intelligence. GUESTS: Dmytro Kuleba (@DmytroKuleba); Larry Summers (@LHSummers); Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (@ayanaeliza); Eric Schmidt (@ericschmidt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
NOV 18

US foreign policy in a second Trump term

Today on the show, guest host Bianna Golodryga speaks with Elbridge Colby, a former high-level Pentagon official during Donald Trump’s first term in office, about what he expects from Trump’s foreign policy this time around, and why he believes the focus needs to be on countering China. Next, Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins the show to discuss the second Trump administration’s foreign policy in the Middle East, from Iran and Israel to Saudi Arabia. Then, retired US Army Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges speaks with Bianna about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, the need for more US and European support, and the prospects for peace. After that, the New York Times’ Theodore Schleifer joins the show to discuss the unusual alliance between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and Musk’s role in the incoming administration. Finally, Michal Cotler-Wunsh, Israel's special envoy for combating antisemitism, speaks with Bianna about the recent violence in Amsterdam and the rising tide of antisemitism around the world. GUESTS: Elbridge Colby (@ElbridgeColby), Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz), Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) (@general_ben), Theodore Schleifer (@teddyschleifer), Michal Cotler-Wunsh (@CotlerWunsh) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min
NOV 11

Donald Trump’s sweeping victory

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by an expert panel to break down the results of Tuesday’s presidential election. New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein and Atlantic staff writer David Frum discuss the realignment of the American electorate that led to a sweeping Trump victory, and what Democrats need to do to build a durable and lasting coalition moving forward. Next, Oren Cass, founder and chief economist at the conservative think tank American Compass, joins the show to discuss the populist turn within the Republican Party, and what the GOP’s agenda may look like under a second Trump presidency. Finally, The Economist editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes speaks with Fareed about the impact of the US election on the rest of the world, from Mexico to China, the Middle East to Ukraine and the rest of Europe. GUESTS: Ezra Klein (@ezraklein); David Frum (@davidfrum); Oren Cass (@oren_cass); Zanny Minton Beddoes (@zannymb) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min
NOV 4

The Republican legal strategy ahead of the US presidential election

With two days to left before Tuesday’s election, Fareed is joined by Ron Brownstein, a senior editor at The Atlantic, and Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. They discuss the demographic shifts in party affiliation, the latest polling, and the Republican strategy of flooding the courts with legal challenges ahead of the election. Then, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson joins the show to discuss his new book “Unleashed,” why he still believes Brexit was the right decision, and his hopeful outlook on Western support for Ukraine under a possible second Trump presidency. Finally, The Wall Street Journal’s chief China correspondent Lingling Wei speaks with Fareed about how China is seeing the US election, and explains why Chinese leader Xi Jinping might be wary of a second Donald Trump presidency. GUESTS: Ron Brownstein (@RonBrownstein), Emily Bazelon (@emilybazelon), Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson), Lingling Wei (@Lingling_Wei) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
OCT 28

Israel retaliates against Iran

Today on the show, Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Iran. New York Times Magazine staff writer Ronen Bergman joins Fareed to discuss the fallout from these strikes and the likelihood of further escalation. Next, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon Ryan Crocker speaks with Fareed about his concerns that Israel’s wars with Hamas and Hezbollah will last for years. Then, former U.S. State Department official Jung Pak speaks with Fareed about the implications of thousands of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia for training, and the significance of the growing alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang. Finally, author of “Of Boys and Men” Richard Reeved joins to tell Fareed about the crisis facing American men, and why the Democratic party has lost so much support among the group. GUESTS: Ronen Bergman (@ronenbergman), Ryan Crocker, Jung Pak (@junghpak1), Richard Reeves (@RichardvReeves) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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4.2

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2,859 Ratings

Very good weekly news overview

Jul 23

martinw66

Intelligent centrist non-inflammatory perspective. Worthwhile. Bit please tell me why the ad volume is cranked up to 11? A constant battle to avoid being yelled at.
Best you can expect

6 days ago

Dr. Phil H.

Fareed’s is probably the most thought provoking and intelligent program in media today - and I have been saying that for nearly two decades. There is plenty at the margins to complain about - from the Hoover propagandist du jour to parroting Bibiist talking points as well as the ad mixing problem others mention. However, we wouldn’t want to live in a world without robust debate from all perspectives, and it’s hard to imagine any program doing better in totality. A great many books I read have been Fareed’s recommendations as well.
More fawning over the Mango -tinted king

Dec 2

Road_Work

Another billionaire, soiling himself over El Cheato.
Not anti semitism

Nov 19

Tu Kacike

I am dropping this podcast from my listening list due to it’s horrendous pro Israel bias. The drop that spilled the cup was the coverage herein provided of the incidents in Amsterdam, with no mention of the multiple provocations and violence perpetrated by Israeli hooligans prior and during the evening of violence they provoked. How many Dutch Jews were hurt or involved in the violence? Answer: None! It was not antisemitic violence but public retribution against the Tel Aviv terrorists, chanting against Palestinian and their supporters in Amsterdam.

Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussions.