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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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

43 min
MAY 12

What to Expect From Trump’s First Major Foreign Trip

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with veteran foreign affairs correspondent Kim Ghattas and Amos Hochstein, former Middle East envoy under the Biden administration, about what to expect from President Trump’s first major foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Next, India and Pakistan have reached a fragile ceasefire. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy, joins the show to discuss the United States’ role in the deal and the potential for future flare-ups. Finally, Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, speaks with Fareed about his announcement that he plans to give away $200 billion through the Gates Foundation — including 99% of his own wealth — over the next 20 years. GUESTS: Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas), Amos Hochstein (@amoshochstein), Ravi Agrawal (@RaviReports), Bill Gates (@BillGates) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
MAY 4

A Look Back at Trump’s First 100 Days

Today on the show, prominent historians Niall Ferguson and Jon Meacham join the show to break down the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. They discuss the administration’s foreign policy and whether there are any historical parallels to Trump 2.0. Then, former Canadian Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff speaks with Fareed about how he believes Trump’s nationalism provoked a wave of nationalism in Canada, carrying the Liberal Party to an unexpected victory there. Finally, tensions between India and Pakistan are high following the militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Tanvi Madan of the Brookings Institution speaks with Fareed about this latest escalation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
APR 28

Zanny Minton Beddoes and Ray Dalio on America’s Flailing Economy Under President Trump

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with The Economist’s editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes and hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio about America’s economic turmoil in the first 100 days of the Trump administration and President Trump’s problems with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Next, Victoria Nuland, a former senior State Department official, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine. Finally, what will Pope Francis’ progressive legacy mean for the election of the new Pope? Fareed speaks to The New York Times columnist Ross Douthat. Guests: Zanny Minton Beddoes (@zannymb), Ray Dalio (@RayDalio), Victoria Nuland, Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
APR 20

Lee Bollinger on Trump’s Attack on Harvard and Academic Freedom

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former President of Columbia University Lee Bollinger about the Trump administration’s attacks on universities and what America stands to lose in the rollback of academic freedom. Then, author Michael Lewis joins the show to discuss his new book, “Who Is Government.” As DOGE moves to dismantle government agencies and paint federal workers as lazy, Lewis’ book chronicles the untold and crucial work being done by America’s civil servants. GUESTS: Lee Bollinger, Michael Lewis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
APR 14

A Debate on the Merits of Trump’s Tariff Policy

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by MAGA intellectual and founder of American Compass Oren Cass and former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers for a debate on the merits of President Trump’s tariff policy. Then, the Wall Street Journal’s Chief China Correspondent Lingling Wei joins to discuss the escalating US-China trade war and how Beijing is responding to Trump’s tariffs. Finally, following the first round of talks this week, Johns Hopkins professor Vali Nasr speaks with Fareed about the Trump administration’s efforts to strike a new nuclear deal with Iran. GUESTS: Oren Cass (@oren_cass), Larry Summers (@LHSummers), Lingling Wei (@Lingling_Wei), Vali Nasr (@vali_nasr) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

42 min
APR 7

Former German Minster of Economic Affairs on Trump’s Tariffs

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former German Minister of Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs in Europe and around the world. Next, Ehud Barak, former Israeli prime minister, joins the show to discuss Israel’s renewed war in Gaza where Prime Minister Netanyahu is dividing up and seizing more territory. Barak says this is a death sentence for most of the hostages who are still alive. Then, after France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement and banned from running in the 2027 presidential election, Fareed speaks with The Economist’s Sophie Pedder about this shake-up in French politics. Finally, The Atlantic’s Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss his new book “Stuck” in which he writes about the crisis of geographic mobility in America and its impact on politics and economic opportunity in the country. GUESTS: Peter Altmaier (@peteraltmaier), Ehud Barak (@barak_ehud), Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie), Yoni Appelbaum (@YAppelbaum) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

43 min
MAR 31

Trump’s Ambitions for Greenland

Today on the show, former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s push to take over Greenland. She argues that the US could easily get more involved in the territory militarily without needing to take it over. Next, Alexander Dugin, Russian philosopher and the man often referred to as “Putin’s brain,” speaks with Fareed about the growing alignment between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and why he believes the war in Ukraine is justified. Then, Middle East expert Elisabeth Kendall talks with Fareed about the leaked Signal chat among top US officials and whether America will be able to achieve its goal of defeating the Houthis in Yemen. Finally, as the April 2 deadline for President Trump’s retaliatory tariffs approaches, former US Trade Representative Michael Froman speaks with Fareed about the possible consequences of these tariffs and how he thinks Trump is trying to transform the American economy. GUESTS: Helle Thorning-Schmidt (@HelleThorning_S), Alexander Dugin, Elisabeth Kendall (@Dr_E_Kendall), Michael Froman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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

zubarsky

Can’t listen to Ross Douthat. He is a fool.
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Feb 3

Psychologist Crone

In a time of such turmoil, I am comforted understanding the world through your eyes.

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