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- 6 days ago42 min
Leaders on Ukraine and Russia, Serbia’s President on Political Flux, Bill Gates on AI Risks
Today on a special UNGA edition of the show, Fareed speaks with the leaders of two nations that have been ardent supporters of Ukraine since the war: Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, of Norway, and President Alexander Stubb, of Finland, about the prospects for peace. Then, Fareed sits down with France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to discuss France’s leadership in pushing for a more integrated and independent Europe, and the surge in French right-wing populism. Later, Remember the "Butcher of Bosnia"? AKA Ratko Mladić, the Bosnian-Serb commander convicted of war crimes for his role in the Balkans war of the 1990s? He received a hero's funeral in Serbia with military honors after his death last month. This comes amid a worrying surge in Serbian nationalism. Fareed asks the Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić about it. Finally, Bill Gates joins Fareed to discuss how to mitigate the risks posed by AI and whether there are certain jobs that should always remain in the hands of human beings. Guests: Jonas Gahr Støre (@jonasgahrstore), Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb), Jean-Noël Barrot (@jnbarrot), Aleksandar Vučić (@avucic), Bill Gates (@BillGates) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago42 min
Microsoft AI CEO on Growing Concern Over Industry Safety
Fareed speaks with Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman about issues roiling the AI industry and scaring the public, and about whether AI should be regulated. Also, the conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, the Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen, is escalating. Fareed speaks with the director of the Atlantic Council’s Project for Middle East Integration, Allison Minor, about the widening regional conflict and the implications for the global oil market. GUESTS: Mustafa Suleyman (@mustafasuleyman), Allison Minor (@AllisonMinor_), Jacob Weisberg (@jacobwe), Dana Bash (@DanaBashCNN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago42 min
On GPS: Zelensky on Ukraine’s Path Forward
Today on the show from Kyiv, Fareed speaks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the war entering an even more dangerous phase, and what the path forward looks like. Then, Fareed is joined by Poland’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister Radek Sikorski to discuss Russia’s threats to NATO and Europe’s support for Ukraine. Later, Fareed speaks with a Ukrainian commander whose deep strike unit is taking the fight right to the heart of Russia, as intensified air warfare transforms the conflict’s dynamics. Finally, Fareed talks to Iryna Chechotkina, the co-founder and co-owner of Rosetta, an e-commerce giant that is often called the "Amazon of Ukraine" about the company’s rise and resolve amid Russian attacks. Guests: Volodymyr Zelensky (@ZelenskyyUa), Radek Sikorski (@sikorskiradek), ‘Vector’, Irina Chechotkina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago43 min
The Post-9/11 Wars, Trends of ’26, State of Democracy
Today on the show, twenty-five years after 9/11, America is still living with the consequences of the war on terror. It produced major tactical successes, at enormous human and financial cost. Fareed speaks with CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen, author of "All the Presidents’ Wars," about the legacy of America’s war on terror. Then, Fareed talks to Derek Thompson, host of the podcast “Plain English” and author on Substack, about his deep dive into the “megatrends” that he sees defining the news cycle in 2026 including AI’s impact on jobs and media, social isolation, and global violence. Finally, there are many signs that liberal democracy itself may be in retreat — from the rise of authoritarianism around the globe to deepening political polarization and declining public trust. At the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on the topic with three terrific guests: political scientist Francis Fukuyama, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland and New York Times columnist David French. GUESTS: Peter Bergen (@peterbergencnn), Derek Thompson (@DKThomp), Francis Fukuyama (@FukuyamaFrancis) Chrystia Freeland (@cafreeland), David French (@DavidAFrench) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 30, 202650 min
Imperial Ambitions: The Rise of Presidential Power
What does it mean when a President claims, 'when the president does it, that means it's not illegal'? Unpack the implications with us in our latest special report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 23, 202643 min
Trump’s Korea Pivot, Chinese AI, Summer of Heat
Today on the show, Trump cut short military drills between the US and South Korea this week, saying that they sent the wrong signal to the "unthreatening and respectful" North Korea. Fareed asks former NSA official and scholar Victor Cha if Trump is throwing over one longtime US ally to court a rogue state...again? Then, China spends a fraction of what the US does on data centers and lacks the most advanced AI chips. Why, then, does its AI industry appear to be catching up, and rivaling Silicon Valley? Fareed discusses with Evan Osnos, staff writer at the New Yorker. Later, Fareed speaks to climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe about this summer of record heat and raging wildfires in many parts of the world, and climate change’s role in all of it. Finally, the V-Dem Institute’s latest Democracy Report has downgraded the US from a liberal democracy to an electoral democracy. Why is American democracy in decline? Fareed asks Nobel Prize winning economist Daron Acemoglu. GUESTS: Victor Cha (@VictorDCha); Evan Osnos (@eosnos); Katharine Hayhoe (@KHayhoe); Daron Acemoglu (@DAcemogluMIT) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 16, 202642 min
Navigating Turbulent Geopolitics and Emerging Technologies
From geopolitical tensions to the future of work in the age of AI, this week's GPS covers it all. Tune in for insights on global power shifts, cybersecurity threats, and the American job market. Don't miss my in-depth conversations with experts like David Sanger and Ashutosh Paati. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 15, 20261 min
Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her from the Mississippi parking lot where he died to Washington, D.C. to unravel the mystery: Why did Ilya abruptly leave his family and his job and head for the border with laptops and cash? Why is there still no official explanation of his death? And maybe most importantly: Was Ilya a spy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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