Best Airbase Podcasts (2025)

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Two Different Views on Trump’s Gaza Plan 40:58

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Dan Senor, analyst and author, on why President Trump’s Gaza plan is an all-around win for Israelis, Palestinians and the Arab world. Then, Fareed speaks with Diana Buttu, a Palestinian human rights lawyer and former advisor adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization, on why she believes Trump's Gaza pla…

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Syria’s foreign minister on his country’s future; Poland’s deputy prime minister on recent Russian airspace incursions; What Charlie Kirk’s memorial revealed about the commingling of church and state 40:57

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Today on the show, Fareed sits down with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at the Council on Foreign Relations for a wide-ranging discussion on his transition from rebel to statesman, the future for religious minorities in Syria, and whether peace with Israel seems viable. Then, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosłow Sik…

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Hillary Clinton on Trump’s second term; The UN Secretary General on the ‘very negative impact’ of Trump’s funding cuts to the UN; Mossad’s former chief on Israel’s Gaza offensive 41:12

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in her first TV interview since the reelection of President Donald Trump and gets her take on Trump’s second term so far. She joins the show alongside Keren Yarhi-Milo, dean of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, to discuss their new book "…

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President Zelensky on the path to peace in Ukraine; Finland’s President on being a bridge between the US and Europe; Russia’s kidnapping of Ukrainian children; A female soldier in a Ukraine tells her story ... 41:13

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Today on the program, Fareed reports from Kyiv, where he is joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss Ukraine’s path to peace. Fareed asks if he would sit down with President Putin.Then, Fareed speaks with Finnish President Alexander Stubb about his unique role as a bridge between President Trump and key European leaders—and what …

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Growing autocratic alliances; Is there hope for a two-state solution?; The Trump’s administration’s upheaval of American medicine; The AI crisis in education 41:01

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Today on the show, Fareed sits down with Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum to discuss this week’s meeting between China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and the growing alliances between autocracies.Then, former US negotiator Robert Malley, co-author of the new book “Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the …

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The United States vs. Iran 48:06

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Fareed Zakaria hosts a detailed special tracing the historical conflict between the United States and Iran, starting with a dramatization of a B-2 bomber strike on Iran's nuclear facilities. The narrative revisits the pivotal 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, emphasizing its roots in a 1953 CIA-led coup against Iran’s Prime Minister Mossadeq. The docume…

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Disconnected: Life in a Disruptive Digital Age 40:38

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In this GPS special, Fareed examines the growing disconnectedness in our increasingly digital world in interviews with experts Jonathan Haidt, Jean Twenge, Robert Putnam and Alice Evans. Together, they explain how we got here, and how we can reconnect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Takeaways from the Trump-Putin Summit; Netanyahu’s Playbook in Gaza; Implications of Defunding mRNA Research; AI’s Growing Impact on the US Economy 41:07

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by President Biden’s former National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, for a wide-ranging conversation on the major takeaways from Friday’s Trump-Putin Summit, and why Netanyahu is prolonging Israel’s war in Gaza.Then, Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia center, talks with Fareed about Putin’…

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Israel’s Plan to Take Over Gaza City 41:15

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by New York Times columnist Bret Stephens and Tarek Masoud of Harvard’s Kennedy School in a conversation about Israel’s recently announced plans to take over Gaza City. Then, Indian journalist Barkha Dutt talks to Fareed about Trump’s threat to impost 50% tariffs on India and the ramifications for the US-India re…

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Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs 41:52

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Today on the show, President Trump’s sweeping new tariffs go into effect this week. Fareed speaks with Zanny Minton Beddoes, the editor-in-chief of The Economist, and Oren Cass, founder and chief economist of the conservative think-tank American Compass, about what this trade war could mean for the economy in America and around the world. Then, the…

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Putin is Running Down the Clock for a Peace Deal 41:15

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Today on the show, Russian President Vladimir Putin has just 37 days to meet Trump's deadline for a peace deal - but Moscow seems unphased as Russian forces continues to pummel Ukraine. Fareed talks to Alina Polyakova, the president of the Center for European Policy Analysis about prospects for peace. Then, a violent power struggle is emerging in p…

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Is Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza? 41:12

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Today on the show, Omer Bartov, one of the world’s foremost genocide and Holocaust scholars, talks with Fareed about why he thinks what Israel is doing in Gaza now meets the legal definition of genocide. Then, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joins Fareed in a conversation about the impacts of President Trump’s "big, beautiful bill" and i…

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The Trump-Putin Rift Widens 41:55

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, to discuss the growing rift between Presidents Trump and Putin and what this means for the ongoing war in Ukraine. Next, the Financial Times’ Rana Foroohar sits down with Fareed to speak about the implications of Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill.” S…

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Three Experts on Trump’s Foreign Policy 41:10

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Today on the show, in a special edition of GPS from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed speaks with two former national security advisers, John Bolton and Susan Rice, and former CIA Director/US Army retired Gen. David Petraeus about the Trump administration’s foreign policy, including the future of Iran’s regime and the state of America’s global allia…

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Biden’s NSA On Trump’s Iran Strikes 41:09

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Today on the show, in a special edition of GPS from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed sits down with former National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to discuss the most pressing issues facing American foreign policy, including the need for a new Iran nuclear deal, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the state of US global alliances under President Trump. The…

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UN Nuclear Chief on Damage to Iran’s Nuclear Sites 41:54

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Today on the program, the US entered the conflict between Israel and Iran by striking three of its key nuclear sites. Fareed speaks with head of the International Atomic Energy Agency Rafael Grossi about the damage caused by the attack. Then, why did President Trump decide to enter the conflict? Fareed speaks to CFR President Emeritus Richard Haas …

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Vibe Coding and The Rise of AI Agents with Amjad Masad and Yohei Nakajima 58:59

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Amjad Masad (@amasad), founder and CEO of Replit, and Yohei Nakajima (@yoheinakajima), Managing Partner at Untapped Capital, joined Village Global partner Ben Casnocha for a live masterclass with Village Global founders. Takeaways: AI agents are rapidly evolving, with coding and deep research agents showing the most traction today. But general-purp…

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Israeli Foreign Minister Sa’ar on His Country’s War With Iran 41:22

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Today on the show, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga speaks with The New York Times’ David Sanger after a weekend of strikes between Iran and Israel. They discuss this escalating conflict and what it means for the future of US-Iran nuclear negotiations. Next, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar joins the show to tell Bianna what his country is hoping…

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Executing as a Best-In-Class Firm: Operational Excellence From The Inside of Over 50 VC Firms with Kristen Ostro of Strut Consulting 50:23

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Jacob Mullins, Venture Partner at Village Global, welcomes Kristen Ostro, founder and CEO of Strut Consulting, to discuss the foundational elements that set venture capital firms up for long-term success. Kristen shares how her career began under the mentorship of Dick Kramlich at NEA, where she was trained in the core values and operational excell…

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Analyzing Ukraine’s Attack on Russian Airbases With Former Admiral Stavridis 41:14

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis to discuss Ukraine’s stunning attacks on Russian airbases. Next, Christopher Kirchhoff, a top military strategist, speaks with Fareed about the future of warfare, and how the US needs to adapt to changing military technology and move on from models stuck in …

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The Secret to Startup M&A: How To Set Your Companies Up for Big Outcomes with Ezra Roizen of Advsr 55:20

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Jacob Mullins, Venture Partner at Village Global, sits down with Ezra Roizen, General Manager of Advsr and author of "The Magic Box Paradigm," to demystify the world of startup mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on Jacob’s private podcast, VC Mastermind, which we are cross-posting on the Village Global podcast. Drawing on decades of experience as both …

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Former Israeli PM on Why He Says Israel is Committing War Crimes in Gaza 40:58

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Today on the show, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert speaks with Fareed about his op-ed in the Israeli newspaper Haaretz this week, in which he accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza. Then, Financial Times US national editor Edward Luce and AEI senior fellow Kori Schake join the show to discuss the latest developments in President …

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The War on Government: A Fareed Zakaria Special 49:20

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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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Conclusions From Trump’s First Foreign Trip 40:54

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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. N…

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What to Expect From Trump’s First Major Foreign Trip 40:52

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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…

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A Look Back at Trump’s First 100 Days 41:03

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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 ho…

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Zanny Minton Beddoes and Ray Dalio on America’s Flailing Economy Under President Trump 40:56

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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 sh…

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Lee Bollinger on Trump’s Attack on Harvard and Academic Freedom 40:52

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former President of Columbia University Lee Bollinger about the Trump administration’s attacks on universities and what America stands to lose in the rollback of academic freedom. Then, author Michael Lewis joins the show to discuss his new book, “Who Is Government.” As DOGE moves to dismantle government agenci…

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A Debate on the Merits of Trump’s Tariff Policy 40:11

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by MAGA intellectual and founder of American Compass Oren Cass and former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers for a debate on the merits of President Trump’s tariff policy. Then, the Wall Street Journal’s Chief China Correspondent Lingling Wei joins to discuss the escalating US-China trade war and how Beijing is …

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Former German Minster of Economic Affairs on Trump’s Tariffs 40:50

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former German Minister of Economic Affairs Peter Altmaier about the impact of President Trump’s tariffs in Europe and around the world. Next, Ehud Barak, former Israeli prime minister, joins the show to discuss Israel’s renewed war in Gaza where Prime Minister Netanyahu is dividing up and seizing more territory…

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Trump’s Ambitions for Greenland 40:58

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Today on the show, former Danish PM Helle Thorning-Schmidt joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s push to take over Greenland. She argues that the US could easily get more involved in the territory militarily without needing to take it over. Next, Alexander Dugin, Russian philosopher and the man often referred to as “Putin’s brain,” s…

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Trump Tests the Limits of Presidential Power 41:29

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by two law professors, Leah Litman and Saikrishna Prakash, to discuss the questions surrounding President Trump’s contentious use of presidential power. Next, Israeli journalist Ari Shavit speaks with Fareed about the protests sweeping Israel as Prime Minister Netanyahu restarts the war in Gaza and moves to dismi…

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Trump Orders Airstrikes on Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen 40:25

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer and Economist Editor-in-Chief Zanny Minton Beddoes about the latest developments in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. They also discuss the Trump administration’s strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen and how President Trump’s foreign policy is playing out in Europe. Next,…

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Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister on the Tensions Between Washington and Kyiv 40:46

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about the response in Kyiv as the US has decided to pause military aid and intelligence following last week’s Oval Office showdown between Presidents Trump and Zelensky, and whether Europe will be able to fill the void. Next, senior writer for the New York Times K…

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The Fallout From the Trump-Zelensky Showdown 41:15

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by journalist Anne Applebaum and Dutch politician Frans Timmermans to discuss the fallout from the disastrous Oval Office meeting between President Trump, VP Vance and Ukrainian President Zelensky. They cover how Europe might respond and what this event suggests about the future of America’s role in the world. Th…

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Poland’s Foreign Minister on the Future of the War in Ukraine 41:06

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Today on the show, Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski speaks with Fareed about Ukraine’s future and how Europe is responding to President Trump moving closer to Moscow. Next, NYU law professor Rachel Barkow joins the show to discuss the vulnerabilities of the US justice system and the remaining checks on the president. Then, Marc Dunkelman, aut…

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Abhay Parasnis on Creating Moats, AI Strategy, and Selling to Enterprise 47:45

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Abhay Parasnis is founder and CEO of Typeface, is former CTO/CPO at Adobe, and sits on the board of Dropbox and Schneider Electric. He joined Ben Casnocha, co-founder and partner at Village Global, for a live masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: If you can break into the top tier of the enterprise market, it’s hard to dislodge you. B…

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Unlocking Transparency: Navigating Freedom of Information Requests with Sarah Horseman 25:19

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Unlock the secrets to navigating the world of Freedom of Information Requests (FOIs) with us on Fields Association On Air, featuring family lawyer and local resident Sarah Horseman. Through an enlightening discussion, Sarah sheds light on the pivotal role FOIs play in ensuring governmental transparency and accountability. You'll gain insights into …

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Former Palestinian Negotiator on Trump’s Plan to ‘Take Over’ Gaza 40:57

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Today on the show, guest anchor Bianna Golodryga is joined by Yaroslav Trofimov, the Wall Street Journal’s chief foreign affairs correspondent, to discuss President Trump’s call with President Putin, and the potential for peace talks that exclude Ukraine. Then, Bianna speaks with Alexander Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center, abo…

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Fundraising in AI with Aaron Harris 46:26

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Aaron Harris was a partner at YC for 7.5 years where he funded Deel, OpenSea, Scale AI, Rappi, Lattice, and others. He also built YC's Series A program where he worked with founders on over 200 Series As and Bs that raised in excess of $3B in capital. He joined Sam Kirschner, VP at Village Global, to give Village Global founders helpful tips on fun…

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Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza 40:45

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, about President Trump’s foreign policy, from his proposal to “take over” Gaza, to the potential for a new nuclear deal with Iran. Next, President of the International Rescue Committee David Miliband discusses how the Trump administration’s d…

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How Canada is Responding to Trump’s New Tariffs 41:13

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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 entrepr…

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From the World Economic Forum in Davos: Israeli President Herzog on the Ceasefire Deal 41:10

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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 …

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Haviv Rettig Gur and Mustafa Barghouti Discuss the Implications of the Gaza Ceasefire Deal 50:09

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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 lon…

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Hiring Technical Talent with Kathy Copic and Lindsay Pettingill 57:37

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Kathy Copic is founder of Fieldwork Partners, where she works closely with early stage companies on scoping technical projects, getting early ML models into production, and helping them hire. She was interviewed by Lindsay Pettingill, Investment Partner at Village Global, during this masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: Maintain at l…

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Former Danish PM on Trump’s Greenland Rhetoric 41:00

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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 resurfa…

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The Rising Threat of Terrorism in the US 41:01

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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…

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America First: A Fareed Zakaria Special 49:08

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Fareed Zakaria examines America's isolationist roots from the Founding Fathers to today. With the Republican Party's embrace of Donald Trump's “America First” policy, what shape might the world take under a second Trump presidency? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy CNN Podcasts

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US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan on Biden’s foreign policy legacy 41:08

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by outgoing US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan for an exclusive interview. They discuss the Biden administration’s foreign policy legacy, and the unique opportunity that the Trump administration has to continue pushing for a ceasefire in Ukraine and pursuing effective diplomatic relations with Iran and Ch…

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Eynat Guez of Papaya Global on Mastering Enterprise Sales and Building Long-Term Partnerships 55:36

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Eynat Guez, founder and CEO of Papaya Global, was interviewed by Ben Casnocha, co-founder and partner at Village Global, during this masterclass for Village Global founders. Takeaways: Show up to key meetings as the founder or executive team — don’t just send the sales team. It signals to the client that you’re personally invested and committed to …