GZERO World with Ian Bremmer
382 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 474 ratingsThe United States will no longer play global policeman, and no one else wants the job. This is not a G-7 or a G-20 world. Welcome to the GZERO, a world made volatile by an intensifying international battle for power and influence. Every week on this podcast, Ian Bremmer will interview the world leaders and the thought leaders shaping our GZERO World.
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The Race To Vaccinate: Dr. Atul Gawande Provides Perspective
February 06, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBCan the United States vaccinate enough of its population to prevent hundreds of thousands of deaths before new and more contagious COVID-19 variants take hold? And will these vaccines even be effective against more adaptable mutations of the virus? Surgeon and public health expert Dr. Atul Gawande, most recently of the Biden/Harris COVID-19 Transition Task Force, joins the podcast to discuss the latest in the global effort to vaccinate our way out of this pandemic. He also explains why peopl...
The Worst Time To Enter Congress: Rep. Nancy Mace
February 01, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBContinuing our two-part podcast with very different lawmakers from Congress, Ian Bremmer speaks with freshman Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC). She shares her experience during the January 6 riots shortly after taking office, explains why she did not support impeaching a president she strongly condemned, and discusses where she thinks Democrats and Republicans in Congress can come together in 2021. Listen to part one to compare Rep. Mace’s views to those of two-term Senator Chris Murphy (...
Congress After The Attempt To Overthrow Democracy: Sen. Chris Murphy
January 31, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBCan Democrats and Republicans agree on anything? In a special two-part podcast, Ian Bremmer has in-depth conversations with very different members of Congress. First up: two-term Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) talks about his harrowing experience during the Capitol riots, why an impeachment trial is still valuable, the proposed $1.9 trillion stimulus package and where Republicans and Democrats can work together in 2021. Don't miss part two with freshman Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC). Sub...
Kara Swisher on Big Tech's Big Problem
January 23, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBRenowned tech journalist Kara Swisher has no qualms about saying that social media companies bear responsibility for the January 6th pro-Trump riots at the Capitol and will likely be complicit in the civil unrest that may continue well into Biden’s presidency. It’s no surprise, she argues, that the online rage that platforms like Facebook and Twitter intentionally foment translated into real-life violence. But if Silicon Valley’s current role in our national discourse is untenable, how can t...
Do the Global Poor Have a Champion in the World Bank? The View From Its President, David Malpass
January 16, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBFor the first time in twenty years extreme poverty around the world is growing. How does the developing world recover from a pandemic that has brought even the richest nations to their knees? David Malpass, the President of the World Bank, is tasked with answering that question. He joins Ian Bremmer on the podcast to talk about how his organization is trying to keep the developing world from slipping further into poverty in the wake of a once-in-a-century pandemic. Subscribe to the GZERO Wo...
Do the Global Poor Have a Champion in the World Bank?
January 16, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 34.1 MBFor the first time in twenty years extreme poverty around the world is growing. How does the developing world recover from a pandemic that has brought even the richest nations to their knees? David Malpass, the President of the World Bank, is tasked with answering that question. He joins Ian Bremmer on the podcast to talk about how his organization is trying to keep the developing world from slipping further into poverty in the wake of a once-in-a-century pandemic.
Russia's Cyber Attack: An Act of Espionage or War? Jeh Johnson's Perspective
January 09, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFormer US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson spent years trying to protect the United States against the kind of massive cyber attack that Russia carried out against American businesses and government agencies in the last year. But at what point should we view such a breach as more than a remarkable feat of espionage? When does it constitute an act of war? Johnson joins Ian Bremmer to discuss. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your pre...
Russia's Cyber Attack: An Act of Espionage or War?
January 09, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBFormer US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson spent years trying to protect the United States against the kind of massive cyber attack that Russia carried out against American businesses and government agencies in the last year. But at what point should we view such a breach as more than a remarkable feat of espionage? When does it constitute an act of war? Johnson joins Ian Bremmer to discuss.
Can Europe Trust the US – Or Its Own Nations? A Top German Diplomat’s View
December 19, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBThe GZERO World podcast examines the current state of transatlantic partnerships between the US and Europe following four years of Trump’s presidency, and whether or not the incoming Biden Administration can restore trust that the US is a willing and reliable ally. Ian Bremmer's guest is one of Germany’s most accomplished diplomats, Wolfgang Ischinger, who has served as ambassador to both the US and the UK. His new book, World in Danger: Germany and Europe in an Uncertain Time, explores the ...
Can Europe Trust the US – Or Its Own Nations? German Diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger’s View
December 19, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThe GZERO World podcast examines the current state of transatlantic partnerships between the US and Europe following four years of Trump’s presidency, and whether or not the incoming Biden Administration can restore trust that the US is a willing and reliable ally. Ian Bremmer's guest is one of Germany’s most accomplished diplomats, Wolfgang Ischinger, who has served as ambassador to both the US and the UK. His new book, World in Danger: Germany and Europe in an Uncertain Time, explores the ...
Can Europe trust the US - or its own nations? A top German diplomat's view
December 19, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBThe GZERO World podcast examines the current state of transatlantic partnerships between the US and Europe following four years of Trump’s presidency, and whether or not the incoming Biden Administration can restore trust that the US is a willing and reliable ally. Ian Bremmer's guest is one of Germany’s most accomplished diplomats, Wolfgang Ischinger, who has served as ambassador to both the US and the UK. His new book, World in Danger: Germany and Europe in an Uncertain Time, explores the ...
COVID Vaccine in Record Time - What Now?
December 12, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBThe pandemic’s US death toll shows no signs of abating and the holiday season’s spike will likely dwarf any surge that came before it. But in the midst of this dark winter there are glimmers of hope, as the first of the COVID-19 vaccines have nearly arrived (or, depending on when you read this, already have). On the podcast this week, Ian Bremmer interviews Noubar Afeyan, the co-founder of a leading vaccine developer Moderna. They’ll discuss distribution plans, the revolutionary science behi...
A Shot In The Arm: The COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives
December 12, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBThe pandemic’s US death toll shows no signs of abating and the holiday season’s spike will likely dwarf any surge that came before it. But in the midst of this dark winter there are glimmers of hope, as the first of the COVID-19 vaccines have nearly arrived (or, depending on when you read this, already have). On the podcast this week, Ian Bremmer interviews Noubar Afeyan, the co-founder of a leading vaccine developer Moderna. They’ll discuss distribution plans, the revolutionary science behi...
COVID Vaccine in Record Time - What Now? Moderna Co-Founder Noubar Afeyan
December 12, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe pandemic’s US death toll shows no signs of abating and the holiday season’s spike will likely dwarf any surge that came before it. But in the midst of this dark winter there are glimmers of hope, as the first of the COVID-19 vaccines have nearly arrived (or, depending on when you read this, already have). On the podcast this week, Ian Bremmer interviews Noubar Afeyan, the co-founder of a leading vaccine developer Moderna. They’ll discuss distribution plans, the revolutionary science behi...
Special Edition: Can sustainable investing save our planet?
December 03, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 81.4 MBBenjamin Franklin famously called on American business leaders more than two centuries ago to “Do well by doing good.” To him, that meant creating companies that were not just about the bottom line, but also that helped foster happier and healthier communities. Now, as 2021 approaches and the world recovers from the greatest crisis of our lifetimes, sustainable investing is a bigger discussion than ever. What does it mean, and how does it not only help the environment and societies but also ...
Special Edition: Can Sustainable Investing Save Our Planet?
December 03, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBBenjamin Franklin famously called on American business leaders more than two centuries ago to “Do well by doing good.” To him, that meant creating companies that were not just about the bottom line, but also that helped foster happier and healthier communities. Now, as 2021 approaches and the world recovers from the greatest crisis of our lifetimes, sustainable investing is a bigger discussion than ever. What does it mean, and how does it not only help the environment and societies but also ...
What You Still May Not Know About Joe
November 21, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBJoe Biden has been a public figure for decades but he’s far from an open book. For a man who has been in national politics since the age of 29 and has made multiple attempts at the presidency (third time’s a charm) it’s remarkable how much he has been willing to change. In a conversation with Ian Bremmer, Biden biographer and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos provides a deep dive into the life, legacy and potential presidency of the next leader of the free world.
What You Still May Not Know About Joe: Insights From Biden Biographer Evan Osnos
November 21, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJoe Biden has been a public figure for decades but he’s far from an open book. For a man who has been in national politics since the age of 29 and has made multiple attempts at the presidency (third time’s a charm) it’s remarkable how much he has been willing to change. In a conversation with Ian Bremmer, Biden biographer and New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos provides a deep dive into the life, legacy and potential presidency of the next leader of the free world. Subscribe to the GZERO Wor...
Special Edition: What to Expect from Joe Biden’s Presidency
November 19, 2020 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBIt was an election for the history books in many ways, with record voter turnout during an unprecedented global health crisis. And while President-elect Joe Biden emerged as the winner after securing close-margin victories in some key states, he will undoubtedly face a deeply divided nation when he takes the oath of office in January 2021. In our latest episode of Living Beyond Borders, we’re examining what the election results mean to the US, the world, and your wallet. From taxes to trad...
Will NATO Adapt to Emerging Global Threats?
November 14, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBThe world has changed significantly since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Has the intergovernmental military alliance of NATO—which was founded to counter the Soviet threat to the West—done enough to keep up with today's landscape of global threats? Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins Ian Bremmer to make the case for a modern, 21st century NATO. He’ll discuss how the alliance is adapting to a variety of threats and challenges ranging from the rising influence of China to cyber warfare to t...
Will NATO Adapt to Emerging Global Threats? Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's Perspective
November 14, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBThe world has changed significantly since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Has the intergovernmental military alliance of NATO—which was founded to counter the Soviet threat to the West—done enough to keep up with today's landscape of global threats? Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg joins Ian Bremmer to make the case for a modern, 21st century NATO. He’ll discuss how the alliance is adapting to a variety of threats and challenges ranging from the rising influence of China to cyber warfare to t...
COVID-19 and The Dark Winter to Come: Insights From Dr. Ashish Jha
November 07, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThe US election may be nearly over (emphasis on nearly) but the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. During the week of the election alone, the daily US case rate shattered the pandemic’s previous record, reaching well over 100,000. The grim milestone made it all too clear the biggest story of the year, and of perhaps our lifetimes, continues to be the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of The Brown University School of Public Health, joins Ian Bremmer to take stock of how things got so bad (...
COVID-19 and The Dark Winter to Come
November 07, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBThe US election may be nearly over (emphasis on nearly) but the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. During the week of the election alone, the daily US case rate shattered the pandemic’s previous record, reaching well over 100,000. The grim milestone made it all too clear the biggest story of the year, and of perhaps our lifetimes, continues to be the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Ashish Jha, Dean of The Brown University School of Public Health, joins Ian Bremmer to take stock of how things got so bad (...
Special Edition: Running on Fumes: The Future of Fossil Fuels
November 05, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBThe pandemic has hastened an already growing trend in energy consumption globally—a shift from fossil fuels like oil and gas toward renewable resources. What nations and corporations stand to benefit from this new reality, and who stands to lose the most? In the latest episode of Living Beyond Borders, moderator Caitlin Dean asks some geopolitical and economic experts--Luigi Pigorini, Head of Citi Private Bank in Europe, Middle East, and Africa; Ed Morse, Global Head of Commodities Researc...
Running on Fumes: The Future of Fossil Fuels
November 05, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 84.1 MBThe pandemic has hastened an already growing trend in energy consumption globally—a shift from fossil fuels like oil and gas toward renewable resources. What nations and corporations stand to benefit from this new reality, and who stands to lose the most? In the latest episode of Living Beyond Borders, moderator Caitlin Dean asks some geopolitical and economic experts--Luigi Pigorini, Head of Citi Private Bank in Europe, Middle East, and Africa; Ed Morse, Global Head of Commodities Researc...
What Could Go Wrong in the US Election? Rick Hasen on Nightmare Scenarios and Challenges
October 31, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBThe end is nigh! With just days to go (hours, really) until voting concludes for the 2020 US election, many Americans are losing sleep over the various ways that things could go wrong on Election Day and in the days and weeks to follow (it may be time to retire that term “Election Day,” given that most states won’t finish their ballot counting on November 3rd). Ian Bremmer takes those fears head-on with election law expert Rick Hasen. They talk about how voter suppression, administrative inc...
How a “President Biden” Could Reshape US Foreign Policy: Views From Anne-Marie Slaughter
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIf the 2016 presidential election taught us anything, it's that only fools make predictions. So let’s give it a go! In this episode of the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer poses a basic question: If Joe Biden wins the presidency how would he reshape U.S. foreign policy? Anne-Marie Slaughter, who served as a top State Department official under President Obama and now runs the think tank New America, weighs in. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, ...
How a “President Biden” Could Reshape US Foreign Policy
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBIf the 2016 presidential election taught us anything, it's that only fools make predictions. So let’s give it a go! In this episode of the GZERO World podcast, Ian Bremmer poses a basic question: If Joe Biden wins the presidency how would he reshape U.S. foreign policy? Anne-Marie Slaughter, who served as a top State Department official under President Obama and now runs the think tank New America, weighs in.
Special Edition: Big Cities After COVID: Boom or Bust?
October 22, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWhat will the cities of the future look like? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the answer to that question was clearer: Urban areas around the world were on a trajectory of exponential growth, with 68% of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2050. It's unlikely the pandemic can dramatically alter that unstoppable trend, particularly in developing nations. But it will no doubt be impacted by the economic and lifestyle changes this global crisis has brought, from New York to Lon...
Big Cities After COVID: Boom or Bust?
October 22, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBWhat will the cities of the future look like? Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the answer to that question was clearer: Urban areas around the world were on a trajectory of exponential growth, with 68% of the world's population expected to live in cities by 2050. It's unlikely the pandemic can dramatically alter that unstoppable trend, particularly in developing nations. But it will no doubt be impacted by the economic and lifestyle changes this global crisis has brought, from New York to Lon...
UNHCR's Filippo Grandi: How the Pandemic has Upended the Lives of Refugees
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBGuest: Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees When the pandemic first took hold earlier this year, refugees around the world braced for the worst. Tightly packed camps with poor hygiene seemed like viral hotspots in waiting. But these nightmare scenarios largely did not come to pass, or at least hasn’t yet. Even still, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi (who recently contracted the virus himself) tells Ian Bremmer in this episode of the GZERO World podcast that th...
UNHCR's Filippo Grandi: How the Pandemic has Upended the Lives of Refugees
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBGuest: Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees When the pandemic first took hold earlier this year, refugees around the world braced for the worst. Tightly packed camps with poor hygiene seemed like viral hotspots in waiting. But these nightmare scenarios largely did not come to pass, or at least hasn’t yet. Even still, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi (who recently contracted the virus himself) tells Ian Bremmer in this episode of the GZERO World podcast that th...
Special Edition: A New Cold War? Tensions Rise Between US & China
October 08, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBAs global competition and a ratcheting pandemic blame game erode diplomatic relations between the US and China, GZERO Media and Citi Private Bank are taking a look at what that growing schism means for the economy, consumers, and the world order. In geopolitical circles it’s known as “decoupling,” a move toward a creation of separate systems for the US and China, particularly when it comes to technology. It’s the biggest global shift since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and has wide-ranging im...
A New Cold War? Tensions Rise Between US & China
October 08, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 64.3 MBAs global competition and a ratcheting pandemic blame game erode diplomatic relations between the US and China, GZERO Media and Citi Private Bank are taking a look at what that growing schism means for the economy, consumers, and the world order. In geopolitical circles it’s known as “decoupling,” a move toward a creation of separate systems for the US and China, particularly when it comes to technology. It’s the biggest global shift since the fall of the Berlin Wall, and has wide-ranging im...
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece’s Unlikely COVID Success Story
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBGuest: Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece When the coronavirus came to Greece in March, the country was only beginning to emerge from a decades-long financial crisis that had brought it to its knees. Citizens feared the worst, but instead the country responded swiftly and effectively, and cases have stayed down. On the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast, Greece's Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, talks about his country’s pandemic response, its “improved brand” on the Europ...
Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Greece’s Unlikely COVID Success Story
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBGuest: Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece When the coronavirus came to Greece in March, the country was only beginning to emerge from a decades-long financial crisis that had brought it to its knees. Citizens feared the worst, but instead the country responded swiftly and effectively, and cases have stayed down. On the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast, Greece's Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, talks about his country’s pandemic response, its “improved brand” on the Europ...
Christine Lagarde, Leading Europe’s United Economic Pandemic Response
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe coronavirus pandemic threatened to bring Europe’s economy to its knees. Then something remarkable happened: 27 member states came together. On the latest episode of the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer podcast is the woman at the heart of that response, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde. She'll explain how European nations were able to overcome political divisions and act quickly to prevent an all-out economic catastrophe on the continent. Subscribe to the GZERO World with I...
Special Edition: Your Money As The World Goes Gray
September 23, 2020 02:37 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBHave you ever heard of Blue Zones? They're communities all around the globe—from Sardinia to Okinawa to Loma Linda, CA—where residents exceed the average human lifespan by years, and even decades. While they’ve been studied for the lessons we can learn about health, lifestyle, and environment, you don’t have to live in a Blue Zone to experience increased longevity. It’s happening everywhere. In fact, the number of people over 80 is expected to triple by 2050, reaching nearly half a billion. ...
The World Goes Gray
September 23, 2020 02:37 - 35 minutes - 64.1 MBHave you ever heard of Blue Zones? They're communities all around the globe—from Sardinia to Okinawa to Loma Linda, CA—where residents exceed the average human lifespan by years, and even decades. While they’ve been studied for the lessons we can learn about health, lifestyle, and environment, you don’t have to live in a Blue Zone to experience increased longevity. It’s happening everywhere. In fact, the number of people over 80 is expected to triple by 2050, reaching nearly half a billion. ...
Why We Still Need the United Nations with UN Secretary-General António Guterres
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBThe world’s largest multilateral organization was born out of the global crisis of World War II. Now, as another crisis rocks the world, the United Nations is facing a challenge of its own—to remain relevant in an increasingly nationalistic geopolitical environment. On the eve of the first Virtual UN General Assembly, Ian Bremmer spoke to UN Secretary-General António Guterres about pandemic response, climate action, the US/China schism, and more on the GZERO World podcast. Subscribe to the...
Special edition: What does the world think of the US election?
September 18, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBNo matter who wins the US election, the result will reverberate around the world through America's policies on trade, immigration, and security. To understand that impact better, the writers of Signal, GZERO's newsletter, asked local journalists in 24 countries how the election is viewed where they live, and what they expect to come next. Overall, there is a profound unease about the US role in the world, which will persist well beyond November 3. This special podcast features highlights of ...
Stanford's President Marc Tessier-Lavigne: College in the Covid Age
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBStanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne joins Ian Bremmer to talk about how higher education is trying (and in many cases failing) to adjust to the pandemic this fall. Tessier-Lavigne made news in August by reversing a June decision to welcome undergraduates back to campus, determining that California’s summer Covid outbreak made it untenable to bring most students back. A look at how Tessier-Lavigne came to that decision, how Stanford intends to enforce Covid restrictions once al...
Stanford's President; College in the Covid Age
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBStanford University president Marc Tessier-Lavigne joins Ian Bremmer to talk about how higher education is trying (and in many cases failing) to adjust to the pandemic this fall. Tessier-Lavigne made news in August by reversing a June decision to welcome undergraduates back to campus, determining that California’s summer Covid outbreak made it untenable to bring most students back. A look at how Tessier-Lavigne came to that decision, how Stanford intends to enforce Covid restrictions once al...
Has Globalism Been Canceled?
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBGlobalism came with big promises—free trade, open borders, and a rising tide that would lift everyone’s boat, including members of the working class. But decades into the experiment and months into the worst global crisis in a lifetime, nationalist populism is on the rise. In this critical moment, is there a way forward that continues the economic boom of globalism while more equitably distributing its benefits? The latest episode of Living Beyond Borders features Ian Bremmer, President of E...
Special Edition: Has Globalism Been Canceled?
September 10, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBGlobalism came with big promises—free trade, open borders, and a rising tide that would lift everyone’s boat, including members of the working class. But decades into the experiment and months into the worst global crisis in a lifetime, nationalist populism is on the rise. In this critical moment, is there a way forward that continues the economic boom of globalism while more equitably distributing its benefits? The latest episode of Living Beyond Borders features Ian Bremmer, President of E...
Jared Kushner on Middle East Peace & Pandemic in the U.S.
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBPresident Trump’s top advisor—and son-in-law—Jared Kushner joins GZERO World for an in-depth conversation with Ian Bremmer. On the heels of an historic deal normalizing relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Kushner discusses the latest development in a key mission of his tenure in the White House—moving closer to an elusive Middle East peace deal. Kushner also addresses the Trump administration’s much criticized response to the COVID-19 pandemic and controversies surroundi...
Rage in the Streets of Beirut with Kim Ghattas
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIt was a blast heard around the world, an explosion so big it literally sent shockwaves through the streets of Beirut. More than 200 were killed, thousands injured, and hundreds of thousands left homeless. Ian Bremmer examines the aftermath and fallout of the catastrophe in Lebanon, a nation that was already aflame in political turmoil. Ian talks to acclaimed journalist Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Co...
Flying Blind: The U.S. Government’s Pandemic Response with Dr. Tom Frieden
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBFormer CDC director – and current CEO of the public health initiative Resolve to Save Lives – Dr. Tom Frieden joins Ian Bremmer to talk about how to get the Covid-19 pandemic under control in the United States (hint: we need more data). As with politics, Dr. Frieden argues, all epidemics are local. And the outbreaks crippling much of the South and Southwest need local responses. But the main failing lies at the federal level. Things won’t improve (and schools won’t effectively reopen) Dr. Fr...
From Bad to Worse: US/China Relations with Zanny Minton Beddoes
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBIan Bremmer explores the escalating tension between the world’s two biggest geopolitical and economic players—the US and China. With guest Zanny Minton Beddoes, Editor-in-Chief of The Economist, Bremmer discusses the modern history of China after the fall of the Soviet Union and why another Cold War might be inevitable. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.
Lessons Not Learned: America’s Pandemic Response with Dr. Vivek Murthy, Former US Surgeon General
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBOn the latest episode of GZERO World, former US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy joins Ian Bremmer to discuss how the Sun Belt states became America’s epicenter in the COVID-19 outbreak, the latest treatments and therapies for the most severely ill, and another pandemic plaguing America in this time of social distancing and isolation—loneliness. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon a...