Fareed Zakaria GPS

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iranian Strategic Branch in the Israeli military intelligence, to discuss Iran’s attack this week and how Israel might strike back. Then, long-time foreign correspondent Kim Ghattas speaks with Fareed from Beirut. They discuss the impacts of Israel’s military campaign against Hezbollah and the hope for a political alternative. Next, French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Lévy comes on the show to discuss his new book “Israel Alone,” and makes the case for why the West should support Israel in its war. Then, author of the new book “The Message” Ta-Nehisi Coates tells Fareed about what he saw during his trip to Israel and the West Bank, and why he believes that Israel is an apartheid state. GUESTS: Danny Citrinowicz (@citrinowicz), Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas), Bernard-Henri Lévy (@BHL), Ta-Nehisi Coates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with New York Times Magazine staff writer Ronen Bergman to discuss how Israel was able to carry out its assassination of Hezbollah’s leader in Beirut, and what might come next as tensions continue to rise throughout the region. Then, in his first interview with Western media, newly elected Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian joins Fareed to talk about Iran’s support for Hezbollah, the dangers of a widening conflict in the Middle East, and women’s rights in Iran. Finally, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair tells Fareed about his new book, “On Leadership,” and what he believes democracies need to do to survive in the age of populism. Guests: Ronen Bergman (@ronenbergman), President Masoud Pezeshkian, Tony Blair Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who has just released a new memoir, “Something Lost, Something Gained.” They have a wide-ranging discussion on the war in Gaza, her experience teaching at Columbia amidst campus protests this spring, and her long marriage to President Bill Clinton. Then, UN Secretary-General António Guterres sits down with Fareed for an exclusive interview on the escalations in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and the UN’s need for reform. Guests: Hillary Clinton, António Guterres (@antonioguterres) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed reports from Kyiv. He sat down for an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the state of the war, the need for more Western aid, and the contents of the peace plan that he will present to President Biden later this month. Then, Fareed speaks with Masha, a 15-year-old Ukrainian girl, about the devastating loss of her heroic father who was killed in the war. Finally, Yegor Firsov, a chief sergeant in the Ukrainian army, joins the show to explain what the fighting has been like on the front lines, facing relentless Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine. Guests: President Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa), Masha, Yegor Firsov Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa tell Fareed about their new peace proposal for the Middle East. They discuss the plan, and the need for new leadership on both sides of the conflict. Next, CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash joins the show to discuss her new book, “America’s Deadliest Election” and what a particularly violent period in US history can tell us about the risks American democracy faces today. Finally, Yuval Noah Harari speaks with Fareed about his new book “Nexus,” and the need for regulating the AI revolution. GUESTS: Ehud Olmert, Nasser al-Kidwa, Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN), Yuval Noah Harari (@harari_yuval) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fareed examines two emerging technologies that are already changing life as we know it—CRISPR gene editing and artificial intelligence—in interviews with two women who pioneered them: UC Berkeley’s Jennifer Doudna and Stanford’s Fei-Fei Li. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the program, after a significant escalation of tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with Amos Harel from the Israeli newspaper Haaretz and vice president of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institution Suzanne Maloney about the fighting as well as the latest rounds of ceasefire and hostage negotiations in Cairo. Then, Michael Kofman from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace joins Bianna to discuss Ukraine’s on-going incursion into Russia’s Kursk region and whether Kyiv’s offensive has shifted the dynamics of the wider war. Next, the Financial Times’ Edward Luce speaks with Bianna about this week’s star-studded Democratic National Convention and how Harris appears to be positioning herself for the final months of the race. Finally, Steve Coll, dean emeritus of the Columbia Journalism School, joined Fareed to discuss his new book “The Achilles Trap,” in which he digs through recordings of secret conversations between Saddam Hussein and his inner circle. GUESTS: Amos Harel (@AmosHarel), Suzanne Maloney (@MaloneySuzanne), Michael Kofman (@KofmanMichael), Edward Luce (@EdwardGLuce), Steve Coll Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former Ukrainian defense minister Andriy Zagorodnyuk about Ukraine’s incursion into Russia and what it might mean for peace negotiations. Next, Russian journalist and author Mikhail Zygar joins the show to discuss how the incursion into Kursk is being perceived inside of Russia, and what Putin really hopes to achieve from the war in Ukraine. Then, Sarah Smarsh, journalist and author tells Fareed why Democrats have struggled to win the support of rural voters, and how Tim Walz might manage to reverse that decades-long trend. Finally, Tom Steyer, climate activist and former Democratic presidential candidate, speaks with Fareed about his new book “Cheaper, Faster, Better” and why he is still hopeful in the face of climate change. Guests: Andriy Zagorodnyuk (@Andriypzag), Mikhail Zygar (@zygaro), Sarah Smarsh (@Sarah_Smarsh), Tom Steyer (@TomSteyer) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by a Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado for an exclusive interview to discuss the fallout from her country’s contested election, and why she is still hopeful for Venezuela’s future despite the threats she says she and her allies are facing from Maduro’s regime. Then, the Middle East is on edge as the region braces for a possible retaliation from Iran and Hezbollah following the recent assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Staff writer for the New York Times Magazine Ronen Bergman tells Fareed about the mood within Israel, and the increasing desire for a ceasefire among the Israeli defense establishment. Next, Maha Yahya, director at the Carnegie Middle East Center, speaks with Fareed about fears of a wider war in the Middle East. She discusses the view from Lebanon, and the hopes for a deal that she says could deescalate the entire region. Then, the Atlantic’s Derek Thompson joins the show to tell Fareed about the role that gender is likely to play in the US presidential election. He argues it will be a central factor, but not in the way that you might expect. Finally, Charles Duhigg speaks with Fareed about his book “Supercommunicators,” and gives some practical tips for building relationships and having healthier conversations. GUESTS: María Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA), Ronen Bergman (@ronenbergman), Maha Yahya (@mahamyahya), Derek Thompson (@DKThomp), Charles Duhigg (@cduhigg) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by the New Yorker’s Robin Wright and Johns Hopkins professor Vali Nasr to break down the latest escalations in the Middle East following the killings of three Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. Will tensions between Israel and Iran lead to a full-scale regional war? Can the US do anything to de-escalate the situation? Then, last week saw the largest prisoner swap between Russia and the West since the Cold War. Bill Browder, formerly the largest foreign investor in Russia, speaks with Fareed about the negotiations that freed US journalist Evan Gershkovich and 23 other prisoners. Finally, co-founder of the Venezuelan opposition party Voluntad Popular Leopoldo López joins Fareed to discuss the fallout from his country’s presidential elections, and why the US and counties around the world are calling the results into question. GUESTS: Robin Wright (@wrightr), Vali Nasr (@vali_nasr), Bill Browder (@Billbrowder), Leopoldo López (@leopoldolopez) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein to break down Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, the support that she has received from her party, and what her candidacy may look like this time around. Then, Niall Ferguson, senior fellow at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, speaks with Fareed about how the modern-day GOP has changed since the Reagan era, but how in some ways Trump marks a return to a long forgotten Republican past. Finally, Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum tells Fareed about the growing network of autocratic leaders around the world, and what they stand to gain from cooperating, despite ideological differences. GUESTS: Ezra Klein (@ezraklein), Niall Ferguson (@nfergus), Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by former Swedish prime minister Carl Bildt to discuss how Europe is bracing for a potential Trump-Vance White House. Would NATO survive? Ukraine? Next, Atlantic staff writer David Frum tells Fareed about the JD Vance that he knew more than a decade ago, and how the Republican vice-presidential candidate has gone from never-Trumper to full-on MAGA. Then, Iran’s acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani speaks with Fareed about his country’s alleged plot to assassinate former president Donald Trump and the prospects for a renewed nuclear deal. Next, Audrey Tang, Taiwan’s former minister of digital affairs, discusses her work countering disinformation and cyber-attacks that threaten to undermine democracy in Taiwan. Finally, Jane Gilbert, Miami-Dade County’s chief heat officer tells Fareed about her work combatting the effects of record high temperatures in one of the epicenters of the climate crisis in the United States. GUESTS: Carl Bildt (@carlbildt), David Frum (@davidfrum), Ali Bagheri Kani, Audrey Tang (@audreyt), Jane Gilbert (@ResilientJane) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by an expert panel to discuss the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer, New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos, and CNN presidential historian Timothy Naftali all join to talk about the political implications of the attack and growing global concerns surrounding the health of American democracy. Next, CNN’s Chief Law Enforcement and Intelligence Analyst John Miller joins Fareed to discuss how the shooter was able to carry out his attack, despite the high levels of security present at the rally in Pennsylvania. Then, Joanne Freeman, professor of American history at Yale, sits down with Fareed to discuss how the assassination attempt against Donald Trump fits into the longer history of political violence in America. GUESTS: Ian Bremmer (@ianbremmer), Evan Osnos (@eosnos), Timothy Naftali (@TimNaftali), John Miller, Joanne Freeman(@jbf1755) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the border to the economy, to the cartels, America and Mexico have a relationship that has been crucial and complicated. America blames Mexico for its deadly drug prices while American demand helps keep the cartels in business. Millions pour over the southern border. But without Mexico's help, there would likely be millions and millions more. In a myriad of ways, this pivotal relationship and how America chooses to shape it holds the keys to both countries' future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Financial Times columnist Edward Luce and staff writer at The Atlantic David Frum to discuss the fallout from Thursday night’s presidential debate. Should Biden drop out of the race? They discuss the calculations taking place within the Democratic Party and the stakes of a potential second Trump term. Next, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert talks to Fareed about why Olmert believes the US Congress should rescind its invitation for PM Netanyahu to speak to a joint session. They also discuss the potential for a devastating war with Lebanon. Finally, Rabbi Sharon Brous joins the show to discuss the frightening rise in antisemitism and how American Jews are grappling with their identities as the war in Gaza drags on. GUESTS: Edward Luce (@EdwardGLuce), David Frum (@davidfrum), Ehud Olmert, Rabbi Sharon Brous (@SharonBrous) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with David Lammy, British Labour politician and Shadow Foreign Secretary, about the upcoming UK election in which Labour is expected to win in a landslide. They also discuss what a Labour government’s approach to a second Trump presidency would look like, as well as the UK’s foreign policy amid wars in the Gaza and Ukraine. Then, The Economist’s Paris bureau chief Sophie Pedder joins the show to break down President Macron’s decision to call snap elections in France, and the risk this gamble poses for his party’s political future. Finally, economics professor and author of “The Longevity Imperative” Andrew Scott explains how to navigate the promises and the challenges that come with our increasingly long lifespans, from promoting healthy aging to building multi-phase careers. Guests: David Lammy (@DavidLammy), Sophie Pedder (@PedderSophie), Andrew Scott (@ProfAndrewScott) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on the show, the UN Security Council approves the Biden-backed ceasefire proposal for the Israel-Hamas war. Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House, explains why Hamas isn’t accepting the plan. Next, the Financial Times’ Gillian Tett talks about the controversial move by Western nations this week to offer a $50 billion loan to Ukraine on the back of roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets. Then, Bill Gates broke ground this week on a new nuclear reactor in Wyoming. He joins the show to tell Fareed why he thinks that more investment in nuclear energy is crucial to combatting climate change. After that, Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, discusses the positive role that AI can play in education. Finally, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has a controversial new plan to deal with immigration. He wants to send asylum seekers all the way to Rwanda. Fareed lays out the deal that the UK government has signed with the East African nation, and how the plan is playing out in the upcoming election. GUESTS: Sanam Vakil (@SanamVakil), Gillian Tett (@gilliantett), Bill Gates (@BillGates), Sal Khan (@salkhanacademy) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Haass, President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, joins to break down the newest ceasefire proposal in the Israel-Hamas war, and what will be necessary for lasting peace in Gaza. Next, the New Yorker’s Jonathan Blitzer discusses the Biden Administration’s new border policy, its potential political effects, and how the new asylum cap fits into the American immigration system more broadly. Then, Denise Dresser, professor at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico, tells Fareed about the recent election results in Mexico and explains why she thinks Claudia Sheinbaum’s victory is actually a win for autocracy. Finally, Fareed is joined by investor and author Ruchir Sharma to discuss his new book, “What Went Wrong with Capitalism”. GUESTS: Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Jonathan Blitzer (@JonathanBlitzer), Denise Dresser (@DeniseDresserG), Ruchir Sharma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Following the death of Iran’s President Raisi in a helicopter crash, and amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Fareed Zakaria examines Iran's decades-old animosity towards America, tracing it back to the 1979 embassy hostage crisis and U.S. support for Saddam Hussein's invasion of Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ICC requests arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and his defense minister. Fareed speaks to Aryeh Neier, a founder of Human Rights Watch and a Jewish American who fled Nazi Germany in 1939, who has studied the situation closely and come to some tough conclusions. Next, Bill Maher talks to Fareed about the state of democracy, the left and right, and whether men have lost the ability to communicate with women. Lessons in leadership for President Biden from the master storyteller Doris Kearns Goodwin. Guests: Aryeh Neier, Bill Maher(@billmaher), Doris Kearns Goodwin (@DorisKGoodwin) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices