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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Three Experts on Trump’s Foreign Policy

Today on the show, in a special edition of GPS from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed speaks with two former national security advisers, John Bolton and Susan Rice, and former CIA Director/US Army retired Gen. David Petraeus about the Trump administration’s foreign policy, including the future of Iran’s regime and the state of America’s global alliances. Next, architect Vishaan Chakrabarti and scholar Marc Dunkelman talk with Fareed about why progressives struggle to build the infrastructure necessary to improve the cities that they run. Then, New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman tells Fareed the three factors he thinks are crucial for understanding the politics of today’s Middle East. Finally, Fareed and Walter Isaacson, historian and biographer, discuss the growing wealth inequality across the US and what else —besides wealth — is necessary to build good societies. GUESTS: David Petraeus, John Bolton (@AmbJohnBolton), Susan Rice (@AmbassadorRice), Tom Friedman (@tomfriedman), Vishaan Chakrabarti, Marc Dunkelman (@MarcDunkelman), Walter Isaacson (@WalterIsaacson) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
JUN 30

Biden’s NSA On Trump’s Iran Strikes

Today on the show, in a special edition of GPS from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed sits down with former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss the most pressing issues facing American foreign policy, including the need for a new Iran nuclear deal, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the state of US global alliances under President Trump. Then, former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and former acting Attorney General Sally Yates speak with Fareed about the recent birthright citizenship ruling from the Supreme Court and the Trump administration’s efforts to expand executive power. Finally, CEO of Colossal Biosciences Ben Lamm joins the show to speak about his company’s announcement that they have managed to “de-extinct” the dire wolf. GUESTS: Jake Sullivan, Sally Yates (@SallyQYates), Alberto Gonzales, Ben Lamm (@BenLamm) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
JUN 23

UN Nuclear Chief on Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Today on the program, the US entered the conflict between Israel and Iran by striking three of its key nuclear sites. Fareed speaks with head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi about the damage caused by the attack. Then, why did President Trump decide to enter the conflict? Fareed speaks to CFR President Emeritus Richard Haas and retired Admiral James Stavridis. Finally, how are leaders in Iran and Israel changing their strategies moving forward and will these strikes usher in a new era in the Middle East? Fareed is joined by Johns Hopkins’ Vali Nasr and Columbia University’s Nadav Eyal. GUESTS: Rafael Grossi (@rafaelmgrossi), James Stavridis (@stavridisj), Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Vali Nasr (@vali_nasr), Nadav Eyal (@Nadav_Eyal) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

44 min
JUN 16

Israeli Foreign Minister Sa’ar on His Country’s War With Iran

Today on the show, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with The New York Times’ David Sanger after a weekend of strikes between Iran and Israel. They discuss this escalating conflict and what it means for the future of US-Iran nuclear negotiations. Next, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar joins the show to tell Bianna what his country is hoping to achieve by attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities. Then, Johns Hopkins professor Vali Nasr and The New Yorker’s Susan Glasser speak to Bianna about how the US will respond to the conflict between Iran and Israel, as well as the significance of President Trump’s military parade. Finally, retired Major General James ‘Spider’ Marks joins to discuss the military dynamics at play between Iran and Israel and what the two countries’ defense capabilities might mean for the future of the conflict. GUESTS: David Sanger (@SangerNYT), Gideon Sa'ar (@gidonsaar), Susan Glasser (@sbg1), Vali Nasr (@vali_nasr), James "Spider" Marks (@RangerSpider) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
JUN 9

Analyzing Ukraine’s Attack on Russian Airbases With Former Admiral Stavridis

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis to discuss Ukraine’s stunning attacks on Russian airbases. Next, Christopher Kirchhoff, a top military strategist, speaks with Fareed about the future of warfare, and how the US needs to adapt to changing military technology and move on from models stuck in the past. Then, David Miliband, former British foreign secretary, has just returned from a trip to Syria where he met with the new President Al-Sharaa. He describes the challenges and the hope in the country as it emerges from more than five decades of repressive rule. Finally, fellow for South Korea studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Darcie Draudt-Véjares joins the show to discuss the recent presidential election in South Korea and the impact of the country’s stark gender divide on its politics. GUESTS: James Stavridis (@stavridisj), Christopher Kirchhoff (@chrismkirchhoff), David Miliband (@DMiliband), Darcie Draudt-Véjares (@darciedraudt) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
JUN 2

Former Israeli PM on Why He Says Israel is Committing War Crimes in Gaza

Today on the show, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks with Fareed about his op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz this week, in which he accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza. Then, Financial Times US national editor Edward Luce and AEI senior fellow Kori Schake join the show to discuss the latest developments in President Trump’s tariff war, and Russia’s renewed offensive in Ukraine. Finally, former CNN correspondent and founder of the charity organization INARA Arwa Damon speaks with Fareed about the extent of the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. She says that if the Western press were allowed in to witness the devastation, the war would end tomorrow. GUESTS: Ehud Olmert, Edward Luce (@EdwardGLuce), Kori Schake, Arwa Damon (@IamArwaDamon) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
MAY 26

The War on Government: A Fareed Zakaria Special

Just months into the new Trump administration, Elon Musk's DOGE has embarked on a controversial agenda of unprecedented spending cuts; Fareed Zakaria examines the long history of the conservative movement's struggle to roll back government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

51 min
MAY 18

Conclusions From Trump’s First Foreign Trip

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Randa Slim, non-resident fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, to discuss President Trump’s trip to the Middle East — his first major foreign trip of his second presidency — and his evolving foreign policy. Next, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal speaks with Fareed about why he believes that the erosion of character is at the heart of America’s problems. Finally, media mogul Barry Diller joins the show to discuss his new memoir “Who Knew,” in which he details his successful career running three different top businesses — a movie studio, a TV network and an internet giant. GUESTS: Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Randa Slim (@rmslim), Stanley McChrystal (@StanMcChrystal), Barry Diller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Fareed Zakaria

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Bianna Golodryga

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David Sanger

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Gideon Sa'ar

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Susan Glasser

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Vali Nasr

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James Marks

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Oren Cass

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Lingling Wei

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Peter Altmaier

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Great weekly program

Jun 9

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I respect the journalism of Fareed a lot. I used to listen to him with my Dad growing up and i have continued listening to him as an adult. His interviews are fantastic and I always look forward to his weekly updates. Thank you Fareed.
So far, so good

May 16

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Outstanding unbiased review

May 11

Majid Mani

Fareed Zakaria has an outstanding summary of the week , both geo political and economic impact on our society. He is outstanding.
Fareed. you are great

Apr 30

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Can’t listen to Ross Douthat. He is a fool.

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