Just months into the new Trump administration, Elon Musk's DOGE has embarked on a controversial agenda of unprecedented spending cuts; Fareed Zakaria examines the long history of the conservative movement's struggle to roll back government.
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Conclusions From Trump’s First Foreign Trip
Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, and Randa Slim, non-resident fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, to discuss President Trump’s trip to the Middle East — his first major foreign trip of his second presidency — and his evolving foreign policy.
Next, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal speaks with Fareed about why he believes that the erosion of character is at the heart of America’s problems.
Finally, media mogul Barry Diller joins the show to discuss his new memoir “Who Knew,” in which he details his successful career running three different top businesses — a movie studio, a TV network and an internet giant.
GUESTS: Richard Haass (@RichardHaass), Randa Slim (@rmslim), Stanley McChrystal (@StanMcChrystal), Barry Diller
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What to Expect From Trump’s First Major Foreign Trip
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with veteran foreign affairs correspondent Kim Ghattas and Amos Hochstein, former Middle East envoy under the Biden administration, about what to expect from President Trump’s first major foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Next, India and Pakistan have reached a fragile ceasefire. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy, joins the show to discuss the United States’ role in the deal and the potential for future flare-ups.
Finally, Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, speaks with Fareed about his announcement that he plans to give away $200 billion through the Gates Foundation — including 99% of his own wealth — over the next 20 years.
GUESTS: Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas), Amos Hochstein (@amoshochstein), Ravi Agrawal (@RaviReports), Bill Gates (@BillGates)
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A Look Back at Trump’s First 100 Days
Today on the show, prominent historians Niall Ferguson and Jon Meacham join the show to break down the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term. They discuss the administration’s foreign policy and whether there are any historical parallels to Trump 2.0.
Then, former Canadian Liberal Party leader Michael Ignatieff speaks with Fareed about how he believes Trump’s nationalism provoked a wave of nationalism in Canada, carrying the Liberal Party to an unexpected victory there.
Finally, tensions between India and Pakistan are high following the militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir. Tanvi Madan of the Brookings Institution speaks with Fareed about this latest escalation.
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Zanny Minton Beddoes and Ray Dalio on America’s Flailing Economy Under President Trump
Today on the show, Fareed speaks with The Economist’s editor-in-chief Zanny Minton Beddoes and hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio about America’s economic turmoil in the first 100 days of the Trump administration and President Trump’s problems with Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Next, Victoria Nuland, a former senior State Department official, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s efforts to negotiate a peace deal in Ukraine.
Finally, what will Pope Francis’ progressive legacy mean for the election of the new Pope? Fareed speaks to The New York Times columnist Ross Douthat.
Guests: Zanny Minton Beddoes (@zannymb), Ray Dalio (@RayDalio), Victoria Nuland, Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT)
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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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