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Fareed Zakaria GPS
30 episodes
Trump’s Escape, 5 Years of Taliban Rule, AI Mania
Aug 16, 2026 · 43 min
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 president and, more broadly, against the United States? Fareed asks David Sanger of the New York Times. Then, it’s been five years since the US’ tumultuous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Fareed talks to Jason Kander, a veteran of America’s war there, about what has happened to the thousand…
Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
Aug 15, 2026 · 1 min
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 her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abruptly leave his family and his job and head for the border with laptops and cash? Why is there still…
Middle East Shakeup; Ukraine’s Air War; Behind the Ceuta Migrant Rush
Aug 9, 2026 · 43 min
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 Masoud, director of the Middle East Initiative at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iran branch of Israel’s military intelligence. Then, Russia's war in Ukraine is increasingly being fought in the skies. Russia bombarded Kyiv this week with ballistic m…
How Iranians are Responding to War; Does Iran want a deal?
Aug 2, 2026 · 44 min
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 10 days in Iran after he was granted rare access to report on last month’s funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Then, despite a June memorandum on hostilities, the US and Iran remain locked in a tit-for-tat conflict. Does Iran want a deal? Fareed speaks with Sanam V…
Exclusive Interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella; Prospects for Democracy in Venezuela
Jul 26, 2026 · 43 min
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 interview. Then, After US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro earlier this year, many expected President Donald Trump to install Maduro’s main political opponent—María Corina Machado—as the country’s new leader. That has not happened, however, and she remains in exile. F…
New Phase in Russia’s War on Ukraine, Israel’s Attempt to Recruit Former Iranian President, The End of Reading?
Jul 19, 2026 · 43 min
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 conflict could finally be provoking a reckoning in Russia. Next, Fareed talks to Mark Mazzetti, a New York Times reporter who helped break an astonishing report that Israel worked to groom the former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset. Then, have we re…
Europe After NATO, Rahm Emanuel on Israel, and Syria’s Uncertain Future
Jul 12, 2026 · 43 min
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 "23-state solution," and 2028 presidential speculation. The program concludes with an update on Syria following explosions during French President Macron’s landmark visit to Damascus. GUESTS: Jeppe Kofod (@JeppeKofod), Frans Timmermans (@F__Timmermans), Rahm Emanuel (@RahmEmanuel), Lo…
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
Jul 5, 2026 · 43 min
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 today. Next, is AI a bubble? Fareed speaks with Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, about whether tech companies are overvalued, how to power the AI revolution, and how to close the stark wealth gap in America. Finally, the US and Israel’s war with Iran has fundamentally changed the Middle Ea…
Navigating Global Challenges: From Political Shifts to Space Exploration
Jun 28, 2026 · 43 min
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 about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Navigating Global Challenges: AI, Oil, and Political Dynamics
Jun 21, 2026 · 43 min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
US and Iran Close in on a Deal; SpaceX’s Grand Ambitions; The AI Job Panic
Jun 14, 2026 · 43 min
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, president of the Eurasia Group. Next, Elon Musk's rocket company SpaceX became the largest IPO ever this week. The company has ambitious goals for space exploration — are they realistic? Fareed asks astrophysicist Janna Levin. Finally, according to a new poll, more than half of America…
Navigating Global Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities
Jun 7, 2026 · 43 min
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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Global Public Square: Navigating War, AI, and the World Cup
May 31, 2026 · 43 min
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. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Perspectives on Power: Analyzing Global Politics and Economic Change
May 24, 2026 · 43 min
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Takeaways from the US-China summit; Jason Furman on the New Fed chair
May 17, 2026 · 44 min
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 Studies at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, join the show to discuss the summit and what it means for Taiwan. Next, Fareed speaks with Jason Furman, professor at Harvard Kennedy School and former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama…
Former Israeli Intelligence Officer On the Prospects for Peace in Iran
May 10, 2026 · 43 min
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 Aviv-based Institute for National Security Studies and former head of the Iran branch of Israel’s military intelligence, to discuss what a real negotiated peace might look like. Then, this July marks the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and auth…
War, Markets, and Power Shifts”
May 3, 2026 · 44 min
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 hasn’t shaken markets despite a major oil shock. As midterms near and Donald Trump’s approval hits a low, Fareed talks with Nate Cohn about possible political shifts. In Hungary, Viktor Orbán loses to Péter Magyar; historian Timothy Snyder discusses what it means for global democracy…
Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Apr 26, 2026 · 43 min
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, after President Trump canceled a US delegation trip to Pakistan for possible talks with Iran, Fareed talks to retired US Admiral William McRaven about how the war might end. Finally, Anthropic's new AI model “Mythos” is so powerful that the company hasn’t released it to the public.…
Vali Nasr on the Ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon; Orbán’s Defeat in Hungary
Apr 19, 2026 · 43 min
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 the Middle East. Then, in a stunning defeat Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán lost his reelection campaign after more than a decade in power. Fareed speaks with Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum about what this might mean for populism in Europe. Finally, New Yorker staff wri…
President Trump Threatens to Blockade the Strait of Hormuz; Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken on His Experience Negotiating with Iran
Apr 12, 2026 · 47 min
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 Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins the show for an exclusive conversation about his own experience negotiating with Iran. Then, since the beginning of the conflict, Iran has launched retaliatory strikes against Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and others. Fareed speaks with Tarek Masoud, d…
Escalation in the War with Iran
Apr 5, 2026 · 43 min
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 mission to rescue a stranded airman from an F-15 jet Iran shot down Friday. Fareed speaks with Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor-in-chief of The Economist, about the recent developments and where the war might go from…
UN Nuclear Chief on Iran’s Nuclear Program; Where is the War with Iran Headed?
Mar 29, 2026 · 44 min
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, head of the IAEA, about Iran’s potential to rebuild their nuclear capabilities following the ongoing bombardment, and how a deal might be reached. Then, as President Trump dispatches thousands of additional troops to the Middle East, Fareed talks to Ret. Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling about w…
War in Iran Intensifies; Will Oil Prices Keep Rising?
Mar 22, 2026 · 43 min
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: Danny Citrinowicz (@citrinowicz); Edward Fishman (@edwardfishman); Michael Lynton; Joshua Steiner; Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Exclusive Interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky; What’s Next on the War in Iran
Mar 15, 2026 · 43 min
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 East - the very same drones used by Russia against Ukraine for years - Kyiv has sent military experts to the Gulf to help bring the drones down. Then, how can we expect the war in Iran to unfold from here? Carnegie Senior Fellow Karim Sadjadpour and Lisa Anderson, international affa…
War with Iran: Reactions from Biden’s National Security Adviser; Will the Kurds Be Pulled into the Fighting?
Mar 8, 2026 · 43 min
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 larger regional implications, and how the war might embolden Russia and China. Then, Fareed is joined by former US ambassador Peter Galbraith to discuss Trump’s flip-flopping on bring Kurdish forces into the war with Iran. Later, Fareed talks to Mina Al-Oraibi, editor in chief of the UA…
Striking Iran: Analysis from the Global Public Square
Mar 1, 2026 · 42 min
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 continued bombing despite recently ongoing nuclear talks that Oman said had made breakthroughs. Zakaria argues the war lacks clear legal and strategic grounding, that airpower rarely achieves regime change, and that unilateral action undermines rules-based order, while Iran’s weakness and…
The Global Square: Navigating Economic and Political Challenges
Feb 22, 2026 · 43 min
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 choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ezra Klein on how Trump has "Overwhelmed Himself”; US-Led Peace Talks on Ukraine; How Much Do We Understand AI?
Feb 15, 2026 · 43 min
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 administration itself.Then, Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic, joins Fareed for a discussion about whether or not US-led peace talks are turning into business deals, as the 4-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
The Future of the US-Iran Relationship
Feb 8, 2026 · 43 min
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 2015 Iran nuclear deal, and Financial Times journalist Kim Ghattas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Europe’s View on Trump 2.0; China’s High Level Military Purge
Feb 1, 2026 · 43 min
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, The Economist’s editor-in-chief, and Christopher Caldwell, conservative author and New York Times contributing opinion writer, about the global reaction to Trump 2.0. GUESTS: Zanny Minton Beddoes (@zannymb); Christopher Caldwell; Christopher Johnson; Meredith Whittaker (@mer__edith…
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