GPS Fareed Zakaria
Season 2015
Fareed Zakaria discusses foreign affairs and world events with government officials from around the world and other newsmakers.
Where to Watch Season 2015
49 Episodes
- Interview with Leon Panetta; Muslims in Europe; Theory of Broken Windows and Reality of Reducing CrimeE3
Episode 3Interview with Leon Panetta; Muslims in Europe; Theory of Broken Windows and Reality of Reducing CrimeOn GPS Sunday, an exclusive interview with former CIA director Leon Panetta to talk about the Paris attack, how to stop the NEXT attack, and whether Pres. Obama made a mistake by not attending the unity rally. Then, what in the world will happen to the economy this year? Fareed digs into the data to determine who the economic winners and losers of 2015 will be. And, is radical Islam infiltrating Europe? An expert guest who has done the math says "no!" - Episode dated 25 January 2015E4
Episode 4Episode dated 25 January 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed takes a look at the impact of Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's death. What will it mean for the country's relationship with the West? For the strength of radical Islam? And for the price of oil? Then, from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Fareed asks UK's finance minister if fears of deflation in Europe are founded. And, everyone from CEOs to POTUS is worried about inequality: what in the world are the solutions? Fareed explains the growing problem, and how to fix it. - Episode dated 1 February 2015E5
Episode 5Episode dated 1 February 2015On GPS Sunday, a special hour with the President of the United States, Barack Obama. Fareed asks Pres. Obama about Islamic terrorism and problems with Russian President Putin. They discuss drones on the White House lawn and nuclear talks with Iran. Then Fareed turns the conversation to the president himself - what does he believe his legacy will be? - Episode dated 8 February 2015E6
Episode 6Episode dated 8 February 2015In the wake of new ISIS atrocities, Fareed asks whether the group is winning or losing. And how should the world respond? Then, a new budget proposal might actually save the government money: what in the world? Fareed looks at the long-term benefits of preschool education. And, as another crisis in Ukraine heats up, Fareed talks to experts about whether a new cold war is on the horizon. - Episode dated 15 February 2015E7
Episode 7Episode dated 15 February 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed talks to Bill Browder -- once the largest foreign investor in Russia but now is on a Russian blacklist -- about what drives President Vladimir Putin. And, as the Greek debt deals come down to the wire, Fareed asks three leading economic thinkers to make sense of Greece's stand-off with the Eurozone. Then, a new report says that freedom is in decline globally -- what in the world? Finally, Bill and Melinda Gates tell Fareed why they are optimistic for the future, and what both women and technological innovation have to do with it. - Episode dated 22 February 2015E8
Episode 8Episode dated 22 February 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed looks at the battle against ISIS. First, as a debate wages about the group's ideology, a panel weighs in on how to describe and deal with the phenomenon President Obama calls "violent extremism." And, a new battle against the terror group heats up, online. Then, John Chambers, chairman and CEO of Cisco, explains how the spread of disruptive technologies will transform lives. Finally, is American power a symptom of luck? And how long will the U.S. remain on top? - Interview with King of Jordan; Thousands Turn Out For March In Memory Of Russian Oppositionist Boris Nemtsov; Interview with Isaac HerzogE9
Episode 9Interview with King of Jordan; Thousands Turn Out For March In Memory Of Russian Oppositionist Boris Nemtsov; Interview with Isaac HerzogIn a special GPS, from Amman, Jordan, Fareed sits down for an exclusive interview with King Abdullah II of Jordan, his first since ISIS brutally murdered a Jordanian Air Force pilot. How did he react to that killing, and how does he think the world should respond to the terror group? Then, is Venezuela on the verge of collapse? Fareed looks at that country's economic decline and increasing authoritarianism. Finally, a conversation with the man who could upset that Israel's politics: opposition leader Isaac Herzog. - Episode dated 8 March 2015E10
Episode 10Episode dated 8 March 2015After Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Congress about any nuclear deal with Iran, Fareed asks an expert panel what would happen if the deal fell through and looks at the strange partnership forming between the U.S. and Iran against ISIS. Then, what nation just banned Dick Cheney? Fareed looks one country's economic decline and increasing authoritarianism. Finally, do you know more about your world than a chimpanzee? Fareed's guest, Prof. Hans Rosling, will tell you. - Episode dated 22 March 2015E12
Episode 12Episode dated 22 March 2015Today: what does Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election to a 4th term as Prime Minister of Israel mean for relations with Iran, the U.S. and the rest of the world. Then, Fareed sits down for an exclusive interview with Afghanistan's new President Ashraf Ghani who will soon be welcomed at the White House and at Congress. And, is the U.S. turning its back on some of the world's most desperate? Fareed digs in. - Episode dated 29 March 2015E13
Episode 13Episode dated 29 March 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed has latest developments in the chaos in Yemen and the Iran nuclear negotiations in Switzerland. Then, is Islam a religion of peace? Ayaan Hirsi Ali explains why her former religion needs a reformation similar to the one Christianity had. And, Anderson Cooper asks Fareed about his new book, In Defense of a Liberal Education, which looks at the consequences of America's growing fixation on science and technology learning to the detriment of the humanities. - Episode dated 5 April 2015E14
Episode 14Episode dated 5 April 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed digs in to the Iran deal with Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes. Then, an exclusive interview with the great American statesman James Baker on Iran, Russia, peace in the Middle East, and yet another man named Bush who might run for the Presidency. - Episode dated 12 April 2015E15
Episode 15Episode dated 12 April 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed and an all star panel bring you the latest on Hillary Clinton's big announcement. Will she stand for change or continuity? What will she bring to American foreign policy? Then, is the U.S. making progress with two longstanding enemies in Iran and Cuba? And, Malcolm Gladwell on why Americans are the most honest taxpayers in the world. - Episode dated 19 April 2015E16
Episode 16Episode dated 19 April 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed sits down with two former U.S. Treasury Secretaries - Larry Summers on the left and Hank Paulson from the right. What's the one glaring troublespot in the U.S. economy? And is the nation losing out to China? Then, a pope and a politician duke it out over ancient history. Fareed explains what harsh words from Turkey tell us about that country today. And, as Earth Day approaches, Jeffrey Sachs tells Fareed why 2015 is our LAST chance to act on climate change. - Episode dated 26 April 2015E17
Episode 17Episode dated 26 April 2015Fareed takes an in-depth look at ISIS: its threat, its aspirations, and what life is really like deep inside its self-styled Islamic State. Then, with the Supreme Court gearing up to hear arguments on gay marriage this week, Fareed explores evidence from other countries. Does gay marriage really destroy the institution of marriage? Next, are we focusing on the wrong kind of virtues? David Brooks explains what it means to live a good life. - Episode dated 3 May 2015E18
Episode 18Episode dated 3 May 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed tackles three of America's biggest foreign policy puzzles. First, to Iran, where the New York Times bureau chief tells Fareed what Iranians think about the nuclear negotiations, both on the street and in the government. Then, Jordan's King Abdullah II explains the rise of ISIS and how the terror group can ultimately be defeated. And, a look deep inside North Korea, the most secretive nation in the world. Finally, drones are most famous for use as killing machines, but some could actually be used to save lives. - Episode dated 10 May 2015E19
Episode 19Episode dated 10 May 2015In the wake of the attempted attack in Texas, Fareed talks to former CIA director Michael Hayden about whether ISIS is a threat to the U.S. homeland. Then, Fareed turns to the editor of the Economist to understand the surprising results of the British elections. Finally, with bank vaults full of gold, cash, and jewelry, does it make sense to just rob them? Fareed asks one of Freakonomics duo. - Episode dated 17 May 2015E20
Episode 20Episode dated 17 May 2015On a special Seattle edition of GPS, Fareed talks to the city's most famous son, Bill Gates, about innovation, education, energy, and the U.S. economy. Then, Nathan Myrhvold on the many ways that technology can help the poor - starting with a very cool keg. And later, the story of how a drop of blood is changing healthcare and made one woman the youngest female self-made billionaire on Earth. - Episode dated 24 May 2015E21
Episode 21Episode dated 24 May 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed sits down with a world class panel to discuss Iraq, Syria, China, and more. And, Bernie Sanders proposed free college for all in the United States. That solution probably can't work, but Fareed explains why another - technology - could. Then, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Stephen Hawking are all warning that computers COULD bring about the end of humanity. But are the dangers of Artificial Intellience being overblown? Fareed asks a real expert. - Episode dated 31 May 2015E22
Episode 22Episode dated 31 May 2015On GPS, ISIS's recent taking of Ramadi show military-like planning. How did this gang of terrorists acquire such skills? Fareed talks to the experts. Then, Fareed explained last week why he thinks the Brits have resigned their role as a global power. The Brits begged to differ and British ambassador to the U.S. has a rebuttal. Then, what Ireland's approval of same-sex marriage says about religion's power (or lack thereof) around the world. - Episode dated 7 June 2015E23
Episode 23Episode dated 7 June 2015On GPS, General Stan McChrystal breaks down how to defeat ISIS. Then, a report straight from the front lines about the horrific ways ISIS abuses women. But first, Fareed asks an expert panel: how did the long arm of American law take down FIFA? Later on the show, a world-renowned chef serves up innovative ideas about food. - Episode dated 14 June 2015E24
Episode 24Episode dated 14 June 2015On GPS Sunday, the U.S. ambassador to the UN, Samantha Power, talks to Fareed from Ukraine - as that country's leader says that his military must be ready for a "full-scale invasion" from Russia. Also, the White House announced plans to beef up operations in Iraq to fight ISIS. Will it work? A great panel weighs in. Then, countries around the world are worried about their declining populations - and they've rolled out some audacious plans to promote procreation. - Episode dated 28 June 2015E26
Episode 26Episode dated 28 June 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed talks about what to make of the recent terror attacks in Tunisia and Kuwait. Then, the deadline for the Iran nuclear negotiations is approaching; why are former Obama officials questioning a deal? And, a debate on who is to blame for the troubled U.S.-Israeli relationship with two diplomats - one from either side. Finally, how to catch a Russian spy! - Episode dated 19 July 2015E29
Episode 29Episode dated 19 July 2015On GPS Sunday, the West and Iran FINALLY reach agreement on its nuclear program. But is Iran ready to come in from the cold? Fareed asks an all-star panel to discuss. Also, the OTHER big deal of the week: Greece gets saved by Europe...or does it? Paul Krugman tells us why the new deal is terrible for Greece AND for Europe. And, the incredible story of "El Chapo", the all powerful drug-lord who managed to escape from prison for the second time. What does it mean for the U.S.-Mexico relationship? - Episode dated 26 July 2015E30
Episode 30Episode dated 26 July 2015On GPS Sunday, an exclusive interview with Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz on the terms of the much-debated Iran deal. Will it make it through Congress? Then, Fareed sits down with Dr. James Hansen, a scientist who was one of the first to sound the alarm on global warming, to learn the dire conclusions of his new study. And, a look at Japan's efforts to re-militarize. Finally, is it possible to resurrect extinct creatures? Evolutionary biologist Beth Shapiro will tell us how to clone a mammoth. - Episode dated 2 August 2015E31
Episode 31Episode dated 2 August 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed asks a global panel what the world thinks of the U.S. election circus. Then, Turkey may be increasing airstrikes against ISIS, but why aren't the other Middle Eastern nations doing more to fight the terror organization? And, Fareed takes an inside look at the secretive kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a former ambassador to Riyadh. Finally, one-on-one with Nobel Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi on fighting child slavery. - Episode dated 9 August 2015E32
Episode 32Episode dated 9 August 2015On GPS Sunday, an exclusive interview with President Obama on the Iran nuclear deal and the push-back at home and abroad. What does the President have to say about the hardliners and America's shifting relationship with Iran? Fareed also sits down with a historian to discuss the long-standing role of political idiocy in U.S. campaigns. - Episode dated 16 August 2015E33
Episode 33Episode dated 16 August 2015Airdate August 16, 2015: On GPS Sunday, Israel's Ambassador to the U.S. tells Fareed why the Iran deal is bad news, not just for his country. Next, Fareed talks to Jon Huntsman about China's economy and the 2016 presidential field. And, why in the world is Russia throwing away perfectly good food from the West? Then, Lawrence Lessig on why he wants to fix American elections...by potentially running for president. - Episode dated 30 August 2015E35
Episode 35Episode dated 30 August 2015On GPS, Fareed asks an expert panel to grade Obama's foreign policy. Then, General Stanley McChrystal (Ret.) on how to lead, on a battlefield or in a boardroom. And - why are advertisements in Denmark and Singapore urging people to have sex? Finally, Fareed talks to Dame Helen Mirren about how she would play Hillary Clinton. - Episode dated 13 September 2015E37
Episode 37Episode dated 13 September 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed asks a real-life "M" -- former chief of the British MI6 - about the biggest security threats around the world. Then, why are some countries angry that Germany is taking in more Syrian refugees than its European counterparts? And, Fareed talks to an Egyptian billionaire who believes that one solution to the refugee crisis could be to buy an island. He wants to do just that. - Episode dated 4 October 2015E40
Episode 40Episode dated 4 October 2015Airdate October 4th, 2015: On GPS Sunday, Fareed sits down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to talk Syria, Iran and the future of the Middle East. Then, why reading a novel may better prepare you for the job market than learning computer code. What in the World? And, President Bill Clinton, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and billionaire George Soros come together at the Clinton Global Initiative for a conversation on Europe, refugees, and the threat from Russia. - Episode dated 11 October 2015E41
Episode 41Episode dated 11 October 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed talks Syria, Russia, ISIS, and Israel with an all-star panel. Then, the most important and least told story of the week? An exclusive interview with Michael Froman, the United States Trade Representative, who just negotiated a trade agreement with 11 other nations - the Trans-Pacific Partnership. And, why working less might be better for you AND your company. What in the world? Also, more of Fareed's great conversation with President Bill Clinton, Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and billionaire George Soros at the Clinton Global Initiative ... - Episode dated 18 October 2015E42
Episode 42Episode dated 18 October 2015On GPS Sunday, an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on his country's conflict with Russia and the downing of flight MH17. Then, Ray Kelly, the longest serving police commissioner of New York City, on police brutality and the threat to the American homeland from ISIS. Then, Fareed sits down with Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya, to discuss the terror threat facing his country from next door. Finally, Anne-Marie Slaughter and her husband, Andrew Moravcsik, talk about why working women can't have it all and what needs to change so they can. - Episode dated 25 October 2015E43
Episode 43Episode dated 25 October 2015On GPS Sunday, reality checks on the two biggest foreign policy debates on the 2016 Presidential campaign trail. First up, who's to blame for 9/11? Fareeds ask Philip Zelikow, the Executive Director of the 9/11 Commission, and Paul Wolfowitz, Bush's Deputy Defense Secretary. Then, how about Iraq - can you draw a straight line from the 2003 invasion to ISIS? Fareed talks with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. And, Ben Bernanke on bringing the global economy back from the brink when he was the Chair of the Federal Reserve. Finally, Dilma Rousseff, the President of ... - Episode dated 1 November 2015E44
Episode 44Episode dated 1 November 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed Zakaria and Richard Haass discuss what to make of Obama's decision to send troops to Syria, after years of insisting he would NOT do that. Then, a look inside the administration's thinking on Syria's next door neighbor - Iraq - with Deputy Secretary of State, Antony Blinken. Also, scientist & author Richard Dawkins on why it's a "disgrace" that some GOP candidates say they don't believe in evolution. And, an expert panel weighs in on how to read the presidential polls. - Episode dated 8 November 2015E45
Episode 45Episode dated 8 November 2015On GPS Sunday, the latest on what really brought down the Russian plane over the Sinai. Fareed sits down for an exclusive interview with former CIA director Michael Hayden. And, as Europe's massive refugee crisis will only worsen come winter, there's a humanitarian case to take in refugees but is there an economic rationale? The FT's Martin Wolf, a child of refugees, has a surprising answer. Also, Ta-Nehisi Coates on why equality of the races is still a long way off, despite Barack Obama's presidency. - Episode dated 15 November 2015E46
Episode 46Episode dated 15 November 2015GPS is live to bring you the latest on all aspects of the Paris attacks. How can Europe and the United States prevent against future attacks like this? Will attacks like this be "the new normal?" And, a former radical on how to stop Muslim youth from becoming radicalized. Also, how to confront terror: Secretary of State John Kerry explains the U.S.'s strategy to counter ISIS. - Episode dated 22 November 2015E47
Episode 47Episode dated 22 November 2015On GPS Sunday, Fareed is live to bring you the latest on the Paris terror attacks -- the investigation, the global threat from ISIS, and how the West should respond. Then, the French Ambassador to the United States answers the question: "Why France?" And, is Islam the problem? The former chief rabbi of the United Kingdom on how to stop religious violence. Then, Secretary of State John Kerry on why world leaders are convening in Paris for a meeting on one of the biggest global threats: climate change.