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- 1 weeks ago42 min
Global Power Dynamics: America's Waning Influence
Join Fareed Zakaria on the Global Public Square as we explore today's biggest geopolitical and domestic challenges, from US-Russia relations, and European strategy to upcoming critical elections. Insightful discussions with experts like Radek Sikorski and Nate Silver await you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Haggling With Trump’s America, the Russian Diesel Deal, Yemen’s Civil War
Canada and the US have long enjoyed the ultimate friendly-neighbor arrangement — defined by close economic ties, shared security interests and mutual trust. Then came Donald Trump, whose aggressive trade policy against Canada has led to an all-out trade war in his second term. Fareed sits down to discuss with former Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland. Donald Trump is facing backlash — even from Republicans — over his Russian diesel deal, which could hand Vladimir Putin a financial lifeline. But will the deal even do what Trump wants it to do, which is to help US consumers? Fareed asks Jason Bordoff, a former Obama White House senior energy policy official. Saudi Arabia has the biggest economy in the Middle East, and one of the world's most expensive military arsenals. So why is it so vulnerable to attacks from the Houthis, the Iran-backed Yemeni rebel group? Fareed asks Bernard Haykel, professor of Near Eastern studies at Princeton. GUESTS: Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland); Jason Bordoff (@JasonBordoff); Bernard Haykel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago43 min
France’s Unrest, Middle East Wars, Trump and Greenland, Resisting DOGE
Fareed Zakaria discusses France’s student protests, debt crisis, and upcoming elections with Sophie Pedder. Kim Ghattas explores Middle East conflicts and her new book, The Best Kind of American. Rana Foroohar examines Trump’s Greenland ambitions and growing Arctic tensions. Finally, Michael Lewis shares stories of federal workers who resisted Elon Musk’s DOGE in his new book, Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State. GUESTS: Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie), Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas), Rana Foroohar (@ranaforoohar), Michael Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 4, 202643 min
Bill Maher on the Midterms, AI Worldwide, the Future of Free Trade
Fareed sits down with the ever-opinionated comedian Bill Maher, who aims his political arrows at both the right and the left, to discuss the midterm elections and the future of the Democratic Party. Then, Fareed hears from Brett McGurk, former Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa under President Biden. McGurk has a new book out on his most recent spell in the White House called "Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7 Hostages." Later, AI is not one-size-fits-all. It presents very different opportunities — and risks — for developed countries and developing countries. Fareed speaks with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and World Bank President Ajay Banga to discuss how this technology is being used in different parts of the world. Finally, despite all the stressors on the global economy, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala still says she is fundamentally optimistic about the future of free trade. She joins Fareed to discuss what is giving her hope. GUESTS: Bill Maher (@billmaher), Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk), Kyriakos Mitsotakis (@kmitsotakis), Ajay Banga, Ngozi Okonio-Iweala (@NOIweala) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 27, 202642 min
Leaders on Ukraine and Russia, Serbia’s President on Political Flux, Bill Gates on AI Risks
Today on a special UNGA edition of the show, Fareed speaks with the leaders of two nations that have been ardent supporters of Ukraine since the war: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, of Norway, and President Alexander Stubb, of Finland, about the prospects for peace. Then, Fareed sits down with France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to discuss France’s leadership in pushing for a more integrated and independent Europe, and the surge in French right-wing populism. Later, Remember the "Butcher of Bosnia"? AKA Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian-Serb commander convicted of war crimes for his role in the Balkans war of the 1990s? He received a hero's funeral in Serbia with military honors after his death last month. This comes amid a worrying surge in Serbian nationalism. Fareed asks the Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić about it. Finally, Bill Gates joins Fareed to discuss how to mitigate the risks posed by AI and whether there are certain jobs that should always remain in the hands of human beings. Guests: Jonas Gahr Støre (@jonasgahrstore), Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb), Jean-Noël Barrot (@jnbarrot), Aleksandar Vučić (@avucic), Bill Gates (@BillGates) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 20, 202642 min
Microsoft AI CEO on Growing Concern Over Industry Safety
Fareed speaks with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman about issues roiling the AI industry and scaring the public, and about whether AI should be regulated. Also, the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen, is escalating. Fareed speaks with the director of the Atlantic Council’s Project for Middle East Integration, Allison Minor, about the widening regional conflict and the implications for the global oil market. GUESTS: Mustafa Suleyman (@mustafasuleyman), Allison Minor (@AllisonMinor_), Jacob Weisberg (@jacobwe), Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 13, 202642 min
On GPS: Zelensky on Ukraine’s Path Forward
Today on the show from Kyiv, Fareed speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the war entering an even more dangerous phase, and what the path forward looks like. Then, Fareed is joined by Poland’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Radek Sikorski to discuss Russia’s threats to NATO and Europe’s support for Ukraine. Later, Fareed speaks with a Ukrainian commander whose deep strike unit is taking the fight right to the heart of Russia, as intensified air warfare transforms the conflict’s dynamics. Finally, Fareed talks to Iryna Chechotkina, the co-founder and co-owner of Rosetta, an e-commerce giant that is often called the "Amazon of Ukraine" about the company’s rise and resolve amid Russian attacks. Guests: Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa), Radek Sikorski (@sikorskiradek), ‘Vector’, Irina Chechotkina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Sep 6, 202643 min
The Post-9/11 Wars, Trends of ’26, State of Democracy
Today on the show, twenty-five years after 9/11, America is still living with the consequences of the war on terror. It produced major tactical successes, at enormous human and financial cost. Fareed speaks with CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen, author of "All the Presidents’ Wars," about the legacy of America’s war on terror. Then, Fareed talks to Derek Thompson, host of the podcast “Plain English” and author on Substack, about his deep dive into the “megatrends” that he sees defining the news cycle in 2026 including AI’s impact on jobs and media, social isolation, and global violence. Finally, there are many signs that liberal democracy itself may be in retreat — from the rise of authoritarianism around the globe to deepening political polarization and declining public trust. At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on the topic with three terrific guests: political scientist Francis Fukuyama, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland and New York Times columnist David French. GUESTS: Peter Bergen (@peterbergencnn), Derek Thompson (@DKThomp), Francis Fukuyama (@FukuyamaFrancis) Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland), David French (@DavidAFrench) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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