Fareed Zakaria GPS
CNN Podcasts
300 episodes
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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Imperial Ambitions: The Rise of Presidential Power
What does it mean when a President claims, 'when the president does it, that means it's not illegal'? Unpack the implications with us in our latest special report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Trump’s Korea Pivot, Chinese AI, Summer of Heat
Today on the show, Trump cut short military drills between the US and South Korea this week, saying that they sent the wrong signal to the "unthreatening and respectful" North Korea. Fareed asks former NSA official and…
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Trump’s Escape, 5 Years of Taliban Rule, AI Mania
Today on the show, President Trump's plane switch after last month's NATO summit was said to be in response to an assassination threat from Iran. It begs the question: How credible are Iran's threats against the…
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Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes…
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Middle East Shakeup; Ukraine’s Air War; Behind the Ceuta Migrant Rush
Today on the show, after the destabilizing Iran war and a new NATO-style defense alliance between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, is the Gulf moving toward a new, post-American order? Fareed speaks with Tarek…
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How Iranians are Responding to War; Does Iran want a deal?
Today on the show, the Iran war seems to be caught between sudden outbursts of fighting and fragile pauses for diplomacy. How are Iranians responding? Fareed asks Abdi Latif Dahir of The New York Times, who just spent…
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Exclusive Interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella; Prospects for Democracy in Venezuela
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, about some of the dangers posed to humans and companies by artificial intelligence, as well as some of its profound benefits, in an exclusive…
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New Phase in Russia’s War on Ukraine, Israel’s Attempt to Recruit Former Iranian President, The End of Reading?
Today on the show, after Ukraine said it struck more than 100 Russian vessels over nine days in the sea near Russian-held Crimea, Fareed speaks with Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar about how this new phase of the…
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Europe After NATO, Rahm Emanuel on Israel, and Syria’s Uncertain Future
Fareed examines Europe’s response to this week’s NATO summit and the future of the transatlantic alliance with Jeppe Kofod and Frans Timmermans. Rahm Emanuel discusses rethinking US support for Israel, his proposed…
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Ken Burns on 250 years since the Declaration of Independence; The economics of the AI revolution; How the war with Iran fundamentally reshaped the Middle East
Today from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed is joined by Ken Burns, legendary documentary filmmaker to discuss the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and what we can learn from it…
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Navigating Global Challenges: From Political Shifts to Space Exploration
Join me at the Aspen Ideas Festival where I dive deep into the future of liberalism, Iran negotiations, and space colonization. From debates on socialism to Elon Musk's moon factory dreams, don't miss out. Learn more…
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Navigating Global Challenges: AI, Oil, and Political Dynamics
From AI regulation battles to the strategic allure of Greenland. Dive deep with Fareed Zakaria and expert guests as they unpack these fascinating global issues and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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US and Iran Close in on a Deal; SpaceX’s Grand Ambitions; The AI Job Panic
Today on the program, as the US and Iran appear to be closer to an agreement to end the war, Fareed speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Ian Bremmer,…
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Navigating Global Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities
From the Iran nuclear deal to the shifting dynamics in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, dive into the week's global issues with Fareed Zakaria. Special guests include Ben Rhodes and top experts on geopolitical tensions.…
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The Global Public Square: Navigating War, AI, and the World Cup
Dive into the complexities of geopolitics, the ethics of AI, and the power of human connection. Join us on GPS as we explore these pressing issues with experts and thought leaders. Learn more about your ad choices.…
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Perspectives on Power: Analyzing Global Politics and Economic Change
Tune in to GPS as we dissect the Beijing-Moscow axis, the state of democracy under President Erdogan, and the chilling truth about the grim job market for recent graduates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Takeaways from the US-China summit; Jason Furman on the New Fed chair
Today on the show, President Trump is back from two days of high-level talks in China. Matt Pottinger, the deputy national security advisor in the first Trump administration, and Jessica Chen Weiss, professor of China…
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Former Israeli Intelligence Officer On the Prospects for Peace in Iran
Today on the show, it’s been more than a month since the U.S. and Iran began a shaky ceasefire, and a peace deal is under active consideration. Fareed is joined by Danny Citrinowicz, a senior researcher at the Tel…
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War, Markets, and Power Shifts”
Today, Fareed speaks with Anne-Marie Slaughter and James Stavridis on Iran’s peace proposal and the U.S. plan to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. Former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein explains why the Iran war…
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Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
After a shocking shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday, Fareed is joined by CNN Presidential Historian Timothy Naftali to discuss what this suggests about American politics and society. Next,…
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Vali Nasr on the Ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon; Orbán’s Defeat in Hungary
Today on the show, with the US-Iran ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday, the shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, and continued chaos in the Strait of Hormuz, Vali Nasr joins to discuss what might come next in…
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President Trump Threatens to Blockade the Strait of Hormuz; Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken on His Experience Negotiating with Iran
After President Trump announced that the US would blockade the Strait of Hormuz, Fareed asks retired Admiral James Stavridis, the former NATO supreme allied commander, what it would take to execute it. Next, former…
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Escalation in the War with Iran
Today on the show, the war with Iran shows no signs of slowing. President Trump took to Truth Social to threaten Iran into opening the Strait of Hormuz. This came after the successful conclusion of a high-stakes…
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UN Nuclear Chief on Iran’s Nuclear Program; Where is the War with Iran Headed?
Today on the show, one month of war with Iran. Iran has rejected President Trump's 15-point peace plan to end the war. At the center of the proposed deal is Iran's nuclear program. Fareed speaks with Rafael Grossi,…
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War in Iran Intensifies; Will Oil Prices Keep Rising?
Today on the show, as the war with Iran gets fiercer and more complicated, Fareed speaks with Danny Citrinowicz, the former head of the Iran branch of Israeli military intelligence, about what to expect next. Guests:…
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Exclusive Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky; What’s Next on the War in Iran
Today on the program, Fareed’s exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his country’s important, albeit unlikely, role in the Iran War: as Iranian-designed drones are fired across the Middle…
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War with Iran: Reactions from Biden’s National Security Adviser; Will the Kurds Be Pulled into the Fighting?
Today on the show, the US and Israel are now in week two of warring with Iran and Fareed speaks with Jake Sullivan, President Biden’s former National Security Adviser, about how fighting is likely to proceed, the…
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Striking Iran: Analysis from the Global Public Square
Fareed Zakaria reports that Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini has been killed amid U.S.-Israel attacks under “Operation Epic Fury,” with Trump urging Iranians to overthrow their government and promising…
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The Global Square: Navigating Economic and Political Challenges
On GPS this week, we dive deep into NYC's economic crisis and the growing American military presence in the Middle East. Tune in as we explore these critical issues with expert insights. Learn more about your ad…
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Ezra Klein on how Trump has "Overwhelmed Himself”; US-Led Peace Talks on Ukraine; How Much Do We Understand AI?
Fareed is joined by New York Times columnist Ezra Klein to talk about his view that the "muzzle velocity" of policies coming out of the Trump administration is overwhelming not just the opposition, but the…
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The Future of the US-Iran Relationship
After the indirect talks held between the US & Iran in Oman on Friday, Fareed talks through the potential prospects of those talks with Wendy Sherman, a former Obama administration official and a lead negotiator on the…
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Europe’s View on Trump 2.0; China’s High Level Military Purge
oday on the show, federal immigration raids and the killing of two civilians in Minneapolis have many around the world wondering what exactly is happening in the United States. Fareed speaks with Zanny Minton Beddoes,…
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Border Patrol Kills Minneapolis Man
Fareed and Anderson Cooper both anchor the show. Anderson Cooper starts off from Minneapolis following the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by a federal agent yesterday morning. Anderson speaks with CNN's Chief Law…
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Global Dynamics: Europe, The US, and the Shifting Balance of Power
Fareed is joined by Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass and Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of the think tank New America. They discuss the Trump administration’s threats to annex Greenland,…
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Protests in Iran Rage; Venezuela’s Future
Today on the show, as nationwide anti-government protests sweep the streets of Iran, Fareed speaks with Holly Dagres, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute, about what this means for the future of the regime.…
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What’s Next in Venezuela?
Now that US President Donald Trump has removed Venezuela’s head of state and says America will “run” the country for the time being, Fareed assesses the fallout and likely next developments with International Crisis…
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Big, Beautiful Tariffs
This special explores Trump’s historic increase in US import duties, which have pushed America to its highest aggregate tariff rate since the Great Depression. What kind of results can we expect? Fareed looks for…
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Former Sec. of State Blinken on the Trump Administration’s Foreign Policy
Biden administration Secretary of State Antony Blinken sits down with Fareed for a wide-ranging conversation about his assessment of the Trump administration’s attempts to end the Ukraine war, the president’s decision…
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Push for Peace in Ukraine; The Battle to Buy Warner Bros. Discovery
CNN’s Bianna Golodryga anchors the top of the show. Bianna is joined by former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt for a wide-ranging conversation about recent pushes to end the war in Ukraine, the Trump…
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Trump’s Standoff with Venezuela; Potential for Peace in Ukraine
Today on the show, tensions between the US and Venezuela are reaching a boiling point, as President Donald Trump warned that US strikes on land targets in Venezuela could come "very soon." Fareed speaks with two former…
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America’s New Export: The Unchecked Executive
Fareed Zakaria and his take on if America’s founders would be stunned by the power of the modern presidency and if the Supreme Court has enabled such powers. Plus, Walter Isaacson, author of “The Greatest Sentence Ever…
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The Epstein Scandal and the MAGA Base; What Happens When the A.I. Bubble Bursts?
Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Adrienne LaFrance, executive editor at The Atlantic, for a discussion on whether the Jeffrey Epstein scandal could finally rupture MAGA’s unwavering trust in President Donald…
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