Fareed Zakaria GPS takes a comprehensive look at foreign affairs and global policies through in-depth, one-on-one interviews and fascinating roundtable discussi...
Today on the show, Fareed is joined by journalist Anne Applebaum and Dutch politician Frans Timmermans to discuss the fallout from the disastrous Oval Office meeting between President Trump, VP Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky. They cover how Europe might respond and what this event suggests about the future of America’s role in the world.
Then, comedian and political commentator Bill Maher joins the show to give his take on Trump’s second term and where the Democrats ought to go from here.
GUESTS: Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum), Frans Timmermans (@F__Timmermans), Bill Maher (@billmaher)
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Poland’s Foreign Minister on the Future of the War in Ukraine
Today on the show, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski speaks with Fareed about Ukraine’s future and how Europe is responding to President Trump moving closer to Moscow.
Next, NYU law professor Rachel Barkow joins the show to discuss the vulnerabilities of the US justice system and the remaining checks on the president.
Then, Marc Dunkelman, author of the new book “Why Nothing Works,” speaks with Fareed about how the progressive movement has not been able to achieve sweeping change, despite arguing for progress through good governance.
GUESTS: Radek Sikorski (@sikorskiradek), Rachel Barkow @RachelBarkow), Marc Dunkelman (@MarcDunkelman)
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43:06
Former Palestinian Negotiator on Trump’s Plan to ‘Take Over’ Gaza
Today on the show, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga is joined by Yaroslav Trofimov, the Wall Street Journal’s chief foreign affairs correspondent, to discuss President Trump’s call with President Putin, and the potential for peace talks that exclude Ukraine. Then, Bianna speaks with Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, about how this is playing out in Moscow.
Next, former Palestinian negotiator and senior fellow at the Washington Institute Ghaith al-Omari joins the show to discuss Trump’s plan to “take over” Gaza, and how Egypt and Jordan are responding.
After that, Quinta Jurecic, senior fellow at Brookings, speaks with Bianna about whether the Trump administration will comply with the various court orders blocking some of their more controversial actions, and whether the US is in the midst of a constitutional crisis.
Finally, The Atlantic’s CEO Nicholas Thompson joins to discuss Elon Musk’s unprecedented influence on the Trump administration and threats to freedom of the press in the United States.
GUESTS: Yaroslav Trofimov (@yarotrof); Alexander Gabuev (@AlexGabuev); Ghaith al-Omari; Quinta Jurecic; Nicholas Thompson (@nxthompson)
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42:57
Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about President Trump’s foreign policy, from his proposal to “take over” Gaza, to the potential for a new nuclear deal with Iran.
Next, President of the International Rescue Committee David Miliband discusses how the Trump administration’s decision to all but shutter USAID will impact the world’s most vulnerable people.
Then, Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer, speaks with Fareed about the danger of increasing US tariffs on Europe, and how the EU and the US ought rather to work together to counter autocratic powers globally.
After that, Syria is at a crossroads following the ouster of long-time dictator Bashar al-Assad. Syrian-American journalist Alia Malek describes the “hopeful and vigilant” mood among the Syrian people.
Finally, Americas Quarterly Editor-in-Chief Brian Winter joins the show to discuss El Salvador’s offer to jail US prisoners, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Latin America, and the new administration’s focus on the region.
GUESTS: Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), David Miliband (@DMiliband), Mathias Döpfner, Alia Malek (@AliaMalek), Brian Winter (@BrazilBrian)
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42:45
How Canada is Responding to Trump’s New Tariffs
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former Canadian Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland about Canada’s response to President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs.
Next, Peter Beinart joins the show to discuss his new book, “Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza,” and his transformation from a fierce defender of Israel to a staunch critic.
Then, tech entrepreneur and author of the new book “Superagency” Reid Hoffman talks with Fareed about the impact of China’s new AI model from DeepSeek, and why he’s optimistic about the future of AI.
Finally, Fareed spoke with Chinese economist and professor Keyu Jin in Davos about how China has been preparing for the new Trump Administration’s tariffs. She believes that Beijing will prove to be more economically resilient than people realize.
GUESTS: Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland), Peter Beinart (@PeterBeinart), Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman), Keyu Jin (@KeyuJin)
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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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