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 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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From the World Economic Forum in Davos: Israeli President Herzog on the Ceasefire Deal
Today on the show, Fareed hosts from Davos, Switzerland, the site of the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. He speaks first with Israeli President Isaac Herzog about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and the prospects for a lasting peace.
Next, Iran’s Vice President for Strategic Affairs Javad Zarif joins the show to discuss the state of Iranian proxies in the region and what their weakness means for his country’s position.
Finally, World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warns against increasing protectionism. She urges a measured approach as countries consider how to respond to President Trump’s tariff threats.
GUESTS: Isaac Herzog (@Isaac_Herzog), Javad Zarif (@JZarif), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala)
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Haviv Rettig Gur and Mustafa Barghouti Discuss the Implications of the Gaza Ceasefire Deal
Today on the show, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire goes into effect. Fareed is joined by CNN reporters in the region. He also talks to The Times of Israel’s Haviv Rettig Gur as well as Mustafa Barghouti, president of the Palestinian National Initiative, to discuss the release of the first three Israeli hostages. They also speak with Fareed about the long-term implications of the deal, and what needs to be done to achieve a lasting peace.
GUESTS: Haviv Rettig Gur (@havivrettiggur), Mustafa Barghouti (@MustafaBarghou1)
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Former Danish PM on Trump’s Greenland Rhetoric
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen about President-elect Trump’s ambitions to purchase Greenland and what European leaders are expecting from the next four years.
Then, the Financial Times’ Edward Luce joins to discuss Elon Musk’s recent entrance into British political discourse after he resurfaced a decade-old sex abuse scandal in the country.
Next, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo sits down with Fareed for an exclusive interview to discuss the Biden administration’s signature achievements and how they might be impacted by the incoming Trump team.
After that, Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa speaks with Fareed about Meta’s recent decision to dismantle its US fact-checking program and the dangerous impact she says this will have on political discourse.
Finally, what is behind America’s recent “health wave”? The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson joins the show to break down the factors contributing to this unexpected trend.
GUESTS: Anders Fogh Rasmussen (@AndersFoghR), Edward Luce (@EdwardGLuce), Gina Raimondo (@SecRaimondo), Maria Ressa (@mariaressa), Derek Thompson (@DKThomp)
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The Rising Threat of Terrorism in the US
In the wake of the New Orleans truck attack, Fareed is joined by Harvard professor of government Graham Allison to discuss what he believes to be a growing threat of terrorism in the United States, and the domestic and international factors at play.
Next, Fareed speaks with Kori Schake, director of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute, and Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about the foreign policy challenges facing incoming President Donald Trump, and the areas in which his administration might be able to make progress, from Ukraine to Iran to China.
Then, President Jimmy Carter’s former chief speechwriter James Fallows joins the show to discuss the late president’s legacy, including his post-presidency.
Finally, Ruchir Sharma, chairman of Rockefeller International, tells Fareed what financial trends he will be watching for in 2025.
GUESTS: Graham Allison (@GrahamTAllison), Kori Schake, Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), James Fallows, Ruchir Sharma
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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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