Fareed Zakaria GPS

Allies brace for the potential of a second Trump term

Jul 22, 2024

Former Swedish PM and Atlantic writer discuss potential European reactions to second Trump term. Iran's foreign minister addresses alleged assassination plot against Trump. Taiwan's ex-digital minister talks countering disinformation. Miami's chief heat officer on combating record temperatures.

42:46

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David Frum

Carl Bildt

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Europe is preparing for potential Trump-Vance impact on NATO and Ukraine.

J.D. Vance's transformation from anti-Trump to full-on MAGA is discussed.

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Economic Defense Talks and Military Drills Heighten Tensions in Taiwan Strait

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Intro

2min

Analyzing the Democratic Party's Crisis and Electability Concerns

5min

Concerns over Democratic Party's disconnect with mainstream America and fears of Trump's second term with J.D. Vance as running mate

3min

Potential implications of a second Trump term on international relations and the fate of Ukraine

4min

Exploring a Political Transformation

3min

Transition to Ultra-Trumpism and Internal Conservative Struggles

11min

Regional Tensions and Threats to Taiwan

7min

Addressing Rising Temperatures and Heat-Related Challenges in Miami

5min

Program Wrap-up and Two Ads: Sleep Number Smart Bed and Hard Knocks Podcast

1min

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)

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Fareed Zakaria GPS

Allies brace for the potential of a second Trump term

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

NetSuite by Oracle: Streamlining Financial Systems for Businesses

Political Landscape Analysis: The Future of the Democratic Party and President Biden

J.D. Vance's Transformation: From Never Trump to MAGA

Iran-US Relations and Potential Threats: Information on Alleged Plots

Focus on Key Messages

Economic Defense Talks and Military Drills Heighten Tensions in Taiwan Strait

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts