Best Jake Saar Podcasts (2025)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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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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The new dangers in Syria after Assad's fall 41:03

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Today on GPS, the scenes coming out of post-Assad Syria are extraordinary: prisoners freed, families reunited, a missing American found. Now comes the tough part: putting a country of dueling factions back together ... under the leadership of a group that's deemed a terror organization by the United States and many other countries. I'll talk to Ric…

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The fall of Assad in Syria and its impact on the Middle East 41:14

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Today on the show: after Syrian rebels took Damascus, Fareed is joined by Natasha Hall, senior fellow at the CSIS Middle East Program, and Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to discuss what the fall of Assad’s regime means for Syria and the region. Then, former senior CIA and State Department official…

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David Rubenstein on the American presidency 40:56

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Today on the show, co-founder of The Carlyle Group David Rubenstein joins to discuss Donald Trump’s re-election, and tell Fareed about his new book, “The Highest Calling,” in which he interviews eminent historians and most of the living presidents about what it takes to occupy what he calls the most powerful office in the world. Next, Wall Street J…

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Major escalations in the war in Ukraine 41:01

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Today on the show, in the wake of major escalations in the war in Ukraine, Fareed is joined by former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba to discuss the prospects of a viable path to peace, and what Kyiv expects from a second Trump term. Next, former US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers speaks with Fareed about the incoming Trump administration…

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US foreign policy in a second Trump term 40:24

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Today on the show, guest host Bianna Golodryga speaks with Elbridge Colby, a former high-level Pentagon official during Donald Trump’s first term in office, about what he expects from Trump’s foreign policy this time around, and why he believes the focus needs to be on countering China. Next, Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Demo…

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Donald Trump’s sweeping victory 39:51

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by an expert panel to break down the results of Tuesday’s presidential election. New York Times opinion columnist Ezra Klein and Atlantic staff writer David Frum discuss the realignment of the American electorate that led to a sweeping Trump victory, and what Democrats need to do to build a durable and lasting co…

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The Republican legal strategy ahead of the US presidential election 40:50

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With two days to left before Tuesday’s election, Fareed is joined by Ron Brownstein, a senior editor at The Atlantic, and Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. They discuss the demographic shifts in party affiliation, the latest polling, and the Republican strategy of flooding the courts with legal challenges ahead of the ele…

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Israel retaliates against Iran 40:59

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Today on the show, Israel launched retaliatory strikes on Iran. New York Times Magazine staff writer Ronen Bergman joins Fareed to discuss the fallout from these strikes and the likelihood of further escalation. Next, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Lebanon Ryan Crocker speaks with Fareed about his concerns that Israel’s wars with …

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A retired top IDF officer on Israel’s strategy after the death of Hamas leader 41:04

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Today on the show, Israel successfully killed Hamas leader and mastermind of the October 7 attacks Yahya Sinwar. Fareed is joined by retired Israel Defense Forces Colonel Miri Eisin to discuss how this will impact Israel’s broader strategy in its war in Gaza. Next, Tareq Baconi, a top expert on Hamas, joins the show to discuss how Sinwar’s death wi…

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Richard Haass and Randa Slim on escalation in the Middle East 40:30

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined live by an expert panel to discuss the events unfolding in the Middle East. Randa Slim, conflict resolution director at the Middle East Institute, and Richard Haass, president emeritus at the Council on Foreign Relations, speak about the escalation in the region. They discuss Israel’s war in Lebanon as well as it…

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Israel says it will retaliate against Iran - what to expect 41:14

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iranian Strategic Branch in the Israeli military intelligence, to discuss Iran’s attack this week and how Israel might strike back. Then, long-time foreign correspondent Kim Ghattas speaks with Fareed from Beirut. They discuss the impacts of Israel’s military campaign agai…

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The killing of Hezbollah leader Nasrallah 41:04

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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with New York Times Magazine staff writer Ronen Bergman to discuss how Israel was able to carry out its assassination of Hezbollah’s leader in Beirut, and what might come next as tensions continue to rise throughout the region. Then, in his first interview with Western media, newly elected Iranian President Masoud P…

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Former Secretary of Hillary Clinton on the 2024 Presidential Race 41:22

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who has just released a new memoir, “Something Lost, Something Gained.” They have a wide-ranging discussion on the war in Gaza, her experience teaching at Columbia amidst campus protests this spring, and her long marriage to President Bill Clinton. Then, UN Secretary-…

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An exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky 41:02

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Today on the show, Fareed reports from Kyiv. He sat down for an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to discuss the state of the war, the need for more Western aid, and the contents of the peace plan that he will present to President Biden later this month. Then, Fareed speaks with Masha, a 15-year-old Ukrainian girl, abo…

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A new proposal for peace from a former Israeli PM and former Palestinian foreign minister 41:09

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Today on the show, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert and former Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa tell Fareed about their new peace proposal for the Middle East. They discuss the plan, and the need for new leadership on both sides of the conflict. Next, CNN Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash joins the show to discu…