Fareed Zakaria GPS

Guests Sara Sidner and Richard Haass discuss the complications of Israeli ground invasion of Gaza, the wider implications of the Israel-Hamas war on the Middle East, and the potential impact on global geopolitics. Other topics include Palestinian reactions to the violence, the intelligence failure that opened the door for Hamas' attack, and the origins and evolution of Hamas.

CNN reporter Nic Robertson provides a live update of the situation on the ground. Former Israeli Justice Minister and Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni discusses the retaliation on Gaza. Former Palestinian Minister of Information Mustafa Barghouti highlights the significance of equal rights and peace. Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett shares personal stories and addresses the intelligence failure. The conflict between Hamas and Israel is analyzed, exploring long-term interests and the role of Iran.

Catherine Rampell of The Washington Post discusses US government spending. Zanny Minton Beddoes and Richard Haass talk about the war in Ukraine and Russia's influence. Fareed speaks with Fatih Birol about the future of fossil fuels.

Fareed Zakaria interviews Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Iran's nuclear ambitions and strict dress code. He also talks with the director of the WTO about free trade and the shifting global politics. Additionally, there's a discussion on a 'Top Gun'-style film in China and its implications on US-China relations.

Fareed Zakaria interviews Gen. Mark Milley on avoiding great power war with China and importance of apolitical military. Walter Isaacson discusses his book on Elon Musk, covering Musk's vision for future industries, childhood impact, and transferring control of Starlink.

Fareed Zakaria interviews President Zelensky about the Ukrainian counteroffensive, fighting corruption, and the impossibility of compromising with Putin. They also explore Ukraine's drone program and speak with schoolchildren coping during wartime.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and 'godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton discuss the extreme power and potential risks of artificial intelligence. Award-winning director James Cameron explores how AI can transform filmmaking. Artist Refik Anadol uses AI to create mesmerizing art. The podcast explores the benefits, drawbacks, and concerns surrounding AI, including the need for constraints and a kill switch.

Former top State Department official on East Asia, Danny Russel, discusses the significance of the Camp David summit between Japan and South Korea. Former Afghan Ambassador to the U.S., Adela Raz, sheds light on the hardships faced by women since the Taliban's takeover. Journalist Roger Cohen shares his findings on Russian perspectives of the war in Ukraine. Lastly, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong talks about the country's role in the global economy and Asian-Pacific geopolitics.

President Zelensky admitted this week that Ukraine’s counteroffensive has been “difficult” and Fareed talks with Alina Polyakova, the President and CEO of the Center for European Policy Analysis, about why it hasn't yielded the results many expected. Then, the recent coup in Niger: Fareed speaks with the senior director of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center, Rama Yade, about what this will mean for a region already plagued by unrest. Fareed then asks Jason Furman, the former chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, a question on many people's minds: how did the US avoid a recession? Plus, theoretical physicist Michio Kaku tells Fareed why he believes the next big technological revolution is not artificial intelligence, but quantum computing.Guests: Alina Polyakova (@apolyakova), Rama Yade (@ramayade), Jason Furman (@jasonfurman), Michio Kaku (@michiokaku), Bruce Feiler (@BruceFeiler).Air date: August 13, 2023.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the show, Fareed sits down with three former Treasury Secretaries to discuss the state of the world economy. First, he hosts Henry Paulson and Timothy Geithner to talk about the US debt downgrade and the chances of a recession in the near future. They also discuss the Biden administration's China policy and whether there's a path to a stable relationship with Beijing. Then, President Clinton’s Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin talks to Fareed about decision-making – and how a yellow legal pad can help us all weigh the risks and rewards. Plus, a special interview with iconic artist David Byrne who talks with Fareed about his latest Broadway musical. “Here Lies Love” tells the tale former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos … and her love of disco.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices