Navigating Global Challenges: From Political Shifts to Space Exploration

Exclusive Interview with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella; Prospects for Democracy in Venezuela

Today on the show, Fareed speaks with Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, about some of the dangers posed to humans and companies by artificial intelligence, as well as some of its profound benefits, in an exclusive interview. Then, After US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro earlier this year, many expected President Donald Trump to install Maduro’s main political opponent—María Corina Machado—as the country’s new leader. That has not happened, however, and she remains in exile. Fareed speaks with Machado about when she expects to go back to her country and what the future might hold for Venezuela. GUESTS: Satya Nadella (@satyanadella); Marina Corina Machado (@MariaCorinaYA) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

New Phase in Russia’s War on Ukraine, Israel’s Attempt to Recruit Former Iranian President, The End of Reading?

Today on the show, after Ukraine said it struck more than 100 Russian vessels over nine days in the sea near Russian-held Crimea, Fareed speaks with Russian journalist Mikhail Zygar about how this new phase of the conflict could finally be provoking a reckoning in Russia. Next, Fareed talks to Mark Mazzetti, a New York Times reporter who helped break an astonishing report that Israel worked to groom the former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset.  Then, have we reached the end of reading? Fareed asks Atlantic writer Rose Horowitch, whose cover story suggests we're getting dangerously close to that point. Finally, as Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film “The Odyssey” hit theaters this week, many are asking how it holds up against Homer’s classic. Fareed sits down with writer and classicist Daniel Mendelsohn.  GUESTS: Mikhail Zygar (@zygaro); Mark Mazzetti; Rose Horowitch (@rosehorowitch); Daniel Mendelsohn (@DAMendelsohnNYC) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Europe After NATO, Rahm Emanuel on Israel, and Syria’s Uncertain Future

Fareed examines Europe’s response to this week’s NATO summit and the future of the transatlantic alliance with Jeppe Kofod and Frans Timmermans. Rahm Emanuel discusses rethinking US support for Israel, his proposed "23-state solution," and 2028 presidential speculation. The program concludes with an update on Syria following explosions during French President Macron’s landmark visit to Damascus. GUESTS: Jeppe Kofod (@JeppeKofod), Frans Timmermans (@F__Timmermans), Rahm Emanuel (@RahmEmanuel), Loubna Mrie (@Loubnamrie) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Ken Burns on 250 years since the Declaration of Independence; The economics of the AI revolution; How the war with Iran fundamentally reshaped the Middle East

Today from the Aspen Ideas Festival, Fareed is joined by Ken Burns, legendary documentary filmmaker to discuss the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and what we can learn from it today. Next, is AI a bubble? Fareed speaks with Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, about whether tech companies are overvalued, how to power the AI revolution, and how to close the stark wealth gap in America. Finally, the US and Israel’s war with Iran has fundamentally changed the Middle East. Fareed sits down with Carnegie Endowment senior fellow Karin Sadjadpour, Financial Times contributing editor Kim Ghattas and CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies Mark Dubowitz to break down shifting regional dynamics. GUESTS: Ken Burns (@KenBurns), Larry Fink, Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour), Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas) , Mark Dubowitz (@mdubowitz) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Navigating Global Challenges: From Political Shifts to Space Exploration

Join me at the Aspen Ideas Festival where I dive deep into the future of liberalism, Iran negotiations, and space colonization. From debates on socialism to Elon Musk's moon factory dreams, don't miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]