Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sits down for an interview with Fareed this week to discuss the controversy over his government’s judicial overhaul plan and what it would mean for the country's democracy. They also discuss Israel's relationship with its Arab neighbors and the U.S., and Netanyahu shares his thoughts on how to prevent Iran from becom ... Show More
Jul 26
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 Nico ... Show More
42m 39s
Jul 19
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, F ... Show More
43m 13s
Jul 12
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 progr ... Show More
43m 2s
Nov 2023
November 12 – Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Sen. Chris Murphy and RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel
<p>Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu joins Meet the Press to discuss Israel’s war on Hamas, humanitarian aid, and the return of the hostages taken during the October 7th attack. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) discusses expectations for Democrats in 2024 and foreign aid, as th ... Show More
47m 28s
Apr 2025
Netanyahu and Israel at War
(This episode was recorded on Monday, April 7). In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by Eran Etzion, former deputy head of the Israeli National Security Council, for a revealing look inside Israel's most pressing challenges. Et ... Show More
45m 3s
Jul 2024
Analysis: Netanyahu's U.S. Visit
Last week, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington D.C. to deliver a speech to a joint meeting of Congress. Leah Hickert speaks with Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, about the implications of Netanyahu’s visit on U.S. foreign policy in ... Show More
4m 17s