Fareed Zakaria GPS

Fareed Zakaria GPS (2008- )

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Fareed Zakaria GPS is a weekly public affairs show hosted by journalist and author Fareed Zakaria. As of November 2011, the show airs Sundays at 10 am Eastern Time and 1 pm Eastern Time on CNN. The show also airs Sundays at 1200 and 1900 GMT on CNN International. The "GPS" in the show's title stands for "Global Public Square," a reference to the show's focus on international issues and foreign affairs. On August 10, 2012, CNN suspended the program pending their investigation of suspected plagiarism. One week later, the New York Times reported, "Time and CNN said they had completed their reviews, found no evidence of plagiarism, and restored Mr. Zakaria to his demanding schedule." Each installment features Zakaria leading a panel discussion and conducting an extended one-on-one interview.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 10:00 (60 min)

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2026-05-24Episode 21May 24, 2026
2026-05-17Episode 20May 17, 2026
2026-05-10Episode 19May 10, 2026
2026-05-03Episode 18May 3, 2026
2026-04-26Episode 17Apr 26, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Fareed Zakaria GPS' first premiere?

The show premiered on Sunday, June 1, 2008.

What is 'Fareed Zakaria GPS' about?

'Fareed Zakaria GPS' is a weekly public affairs show that discusses current events and global issues.

Who is the host of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS'?

The host of the show is Fareed Zakaria.

What time did 'Fareed Zakaria GPS' air on Sundays?

The show aired at 1pm Eastern Time on Sundays.

In what country was the first episode of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS' filmed?

The first episode of the show was filmed in Japan.

Who was Fareed Zakaria's guest for the first episode of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS'?

The guest for the first episode was historian Niall Ferguson.

What was discussed in the second episode of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS'?

The second episode discussed energy independence and foreign policy.

Who did Fareed Zakaria interview in the third episode of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS'?

In the third episode, Fareed Zakaria interviewed former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

What was the main topic of the fourth episode of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS'?

The fourth episode focused on the future of NATO.

Who was the guest for the fifth episode of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS'?

The guest for the fifth episode was former Vice President Al Gore.

In the sixth episode of 'Fareed Zakaria GPS', what was discussed with regards to the United States' relationship with Cuba?

The sixth episode discussed the United States' relationship with Cuba, and the possibility of ending the embargo.

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