Fareed Zakaria GPS

CNN Podcasts

730 - Perspectives on Power: Analyzing Global Politics and Economic Change

Fareed Zakaria GPS is the podcast adaptation of the weekly public affairs program broadcast on CNN and CNN International. Hosted by Fareed Zakaria, an author and columnist, the show provides an analytical perspective on international relations, global economic trends, and United States foreign policy. Each episode follows the structure of the original television broadcast, delivering a blend of monologues, long-form interviews, and educational segments designed to contextualize complex geopolitical developments for a global audience.

The program typically begins with "The Take," an editorial monologue in which Zakaria examines a specific current event or a significant shift in the global landscape, such as technological advancements, democratic trends, or regional conflicts. The central component of the podcast consists of one-on-one interviews with a broad spectrum of high-level guests, including heads of state, diplomats, intelligence officials, and leading intellectuals. These conversations are structured to explore the historical and strategic underpinnings of news stories rather than focusing solely on breaking headlines.

In addition to deep-dive interviews, the show includes the "What in the World" segment, which highlights specific data points or under-reported international stories that have broader implications for the future. Zakaria also provides a "Book of the Week" recommendation, reflecting the program’s focus on intellectual depth and scholarly research.

Produced by CNN Audio, Fareed Zakaria GPS serves as a resource for listeners interested in high-level policy discussions and the intersection of global politics and economics. The podcast maintains a consistent weekly schedule, with episodes released shortly after the Sunday morning television broadcast. It avoids partisan rhetoric in favor of a descriptive, expert-led approach to understanding how various nations and non-state actors navigate the modern international system.

730 - Perspectives on Power: Analyzing Global Politics and Economic Change