The U.S. at 250: The case for reckoning and rebuild, with Ian Bremmer
As America hurtles toward its 250th birthday, the world is watching. Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group President and PBS host, joins Rapid Response to give his unvarnished read on the state of Brand America. He shares how he’s advising business and political leaders around the globe, why he believes the US is overdue for a revolution, and what the widening gap between American wealth and American opportunity means for the country's standing in the world. Bremmer also reveals the defiant way he plans to celebrate July 4th, and makes the case for what it will take to extend the great American experiment another 250 years.
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The Iran War Has No Exit — ft. Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to break down a world in flux. They discuss the Iran war, the unraveling of U.S. alliances, and why global tensions are rising across the Middle East, Europe, and China. Ian explains what a more fragmented world means for American power and why the global order may be entering a more unstable phase.
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The Future Is Inherently Uncertain, But What Could Go Right?
Many contemporary talking heads take a pessimistic view of the future, but our guest today hopes to change this. Oz interviews Zachary Karabell, host of the podcast What Could Go Right? and founder of the Progress Network, about being an ‘edgy optimist’ and what that means for the future of humanity.
After that, TechStuff presents an episode of What Could Go Right? featuring Ian Bremmer, the founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Together, Bremmer and Karabell discuss how the post-WW2 world order has changed over the years, whether social media is a tool for freedom or a mechanism for control, and why the current moment of global chaos may simply be part of a longer geopolitical cycle — one that, like all cycles, eventually turns.
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Raging Moderates: Did Trump Already LOSE the War in Iran? (ft. Ian Bremmer and Dan Senor)
Three weeks into Trump’s war with Iran, is anyone actually winning? Or are we watching a conflict spiral with no clear endgame?
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov sit down with Ian Bremmer (president of the Eurasia Group) and Dan Senor (former policy advisor to Mitt Romney, and the host of the “Call Me Back” podcast) for a real debate on the war.
They talk about whether or not the U.S. has a strategy for either meaningful victory or enduring peace, the consequences the war has had on regional stability and on Trump’s political base at home, how our actions in Iran have affected the country’s standing in other global conflicts — like the Russia-Ukraine war, and in Venezuela.
Plus: what it all means for the global economy, oil prices, and our experts predict how things could unfold from here.
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Greg Brew on Surging Energy and the 'Strategic Trap' of the War in Iran
The war in Iran has already lasted longer than many people might have expected. There was an initial assumption, after oil prices started surging, that President Trump could just declare victory at any moment. But that hasn't happened, and the longer this goes on, the more damage is being done to the region's energy infrastructure. Already a key gas plant in Qatar has been damaged so badly that it's expected to take it years to repair. On this episode, we speak with return guest Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at Eurasia Group who specializes in energy and Iran. Beyond his current work, Greg is the author of two books on the history of oil in Iran. We discuss the logic of the war from both the Iranian and American perspectives, and why the Trump administration may have walked into a "strategic trap" with no easy way to declare victory and get out.
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The Biggest Global Risks for 2026 — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Jessica Tarlov, co-host of The Five and Raging Moderates, to unpack the biggest risks facing the world in 2026 — from Trump’s political revolution and U.S. intervention abroad to Europe’s instability, AI, and the global energy race.
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This Is What Maduro's Arrest Means for the Oil Market
Venezuela is sitting on, by some measures, the biggest oil reserves in the world. And yet, in the immediate wake of Maduro's capture by US forces, the actual price of oil has moved very little. So what gives? And what are the stakes for the industry? On this episode, we speak with Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at the Eurasia Group. Greg has the perfect background for this conversation, because in addition to closely monitoring both the oil industry and the global geopolitical environment, he's a trained historian. So we talk about the long history of the Venezuelan oil industry, starting in its boom years, and then its ultimate decline amid nationalization, corruption, sanctions, and blockades. He explains to us the potential huge costs of restarting production, the actual logic behind the arrest, as well as potential fallout across Latin America, and with Venezuela's friends, such as Iran, China, and Cuba.
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The Geopolitical Fallout of Trump’s Tariffs — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss Trump’s tariffs, U.S.-China tensions, developments in Iran and Ukraine, and America’s global standing.
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Top Geopolitical Risks of 2025 — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss what he believes are the year’s top geopolitical risks. These risks include the breakdown of the global order, Trump’s return to office, along with escalating tensions between major powers all over the world.
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Scott opens with his thoughts on Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s advisory warning that alcohol consumption is a leading cause of cancer.
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The State of the World — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss major themes and forces shaping the current geopolitical landscape, including the wars in the Middle East and Russia, the impact of China’s ‘managed decline,’ and the impending US election.
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#168 Ian Bremmer on Regulating AI for a Safer Future
Join host Craig Smith on episode #168 of Eye on AI as we sit down with Ian Bremmer, the founder and president of the Eurasia Group, a leading global political risk research and consulting firm.
In this episode, we delve into the complex world of AI governance and the geopolitical challenges of regulating transformative technology.
Ian Bremmer shares his expert insights into the rapidly evolving landscape of AI development and its implications for global politics, security, and economy. We discuss the necessity of international cooperation and regulatory frameworks to manage the risks and harness the potential of AI technologies.
Bremmer also draws parallels between AI governance and other regulatory challenges, such as climate change, highlighting the importance of strategic foresight and adaptive policies in addressing the multifaceted issues presented by AI.
Whether you're interested in the geopolitical dynamics of technology, the intricacies of AI regulation, or the future of global governance, this episode offers valuable perspectives from one of the leading thinkers in the field.
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(00:00) Introduction to AI Governance
(00:59) Craig Smith's Introduction
(03:00) Ian Bremmer's Background
(04:19) AI Regulation Discussion
(11:17) Limiting AI Compute Power
(19:21) The Role of AGI and AI Regulation
(26:23) EU's Approach to AI Regulation
(29:24) Hybrid Regulation Models
(32:08) Comparing AI Governance with Other Industries
(35:19) US-China Competition in AI
(42:32) The Role of Open Source in AI Governance
(45:17) Ian Bremmer's Thoughts on AI's Future
Conversation with Ian Bremmer — 2024’s Top Geopolitical Risks
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of the Eurasia Group, joins Scott to discuss what he believes are the year’s top geopolitical risks. These include the United States vs. itself, the Middle East on the brink, and the war in Ukraine on a path to being partitioned.
Scott opens with his thoughts on why we need to rethink affirmative action.
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Conversations in Review: AI, Geopolitics, and Lifestyle Revelations
We’ve made it to our final episode of 2023! Please enjoy as we highlight a few of the blue flame thinkers who joined us on the pod this year.
Episodes in order of guest appearances:
Conversation with Mustafa Suleyman — The Proliferation of AI & the Next Wave of Technology
The Promises and Perils of Neurotechnology – with Nita Farahany
Behind the Scenes of SVB’s Collapse + A Vision for America — with Ro Khanna
The State of Play: Markets, Economy, and Ukraine & China’s Growing Power, US Diplomacy, and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive — with Ian Bremmer
Conversation with Fareed Zakaria — The Conflict in Israel and the State of Foreign Affairs
Capitalism, Private Equity, and the Seven Deadly Sins — with Stephen Dubner
The Psychology of Money — with Morgan Housel
Conversation with Jennifer B. Wallace — What to Do About Toxic Achievement Culture
How to Get Unstuck — with Adam Alter
Conversation with Jennifer Cohen — Building Healthy Habits and Staying Confident
Understanding AI’s Threats and Opportunities — with Mo Gawdat
Masculinity, Media, and How to Citizen – with Baratunde Thurston
Conversation with Simon Sinek — Finding Your Why, Feeling Stuck, and Building Strong Leaders
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Lots More with Gregory Brew
So far, the war between Israel and Hamas has had only a mild impact on world markets. Oil prices are higher than they were prior to the terrorist attack on October 7, but the link between the war and the broader oil market is ambiguous. So what are the risks, if the conflict widens or remains prolonged? On this episode of the podcast, we speak with Gregory Brew, analyst at the Eurasia Group, to get a better understanding of what we've seen so far, and the the things we should be watching for.
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Conversation with Ian Bremmer — Ukraine’s Counteroffensive, US-China Relations, and AI’s Geopolitical Influence
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joins Scott to discuss an update on Ukraine’s counteroffensive, where the US-China relationship stands, and how AI is influencing the geopolitical landscape.
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Scott opens by discussing the end of the Writers Strike, specifically its repercussions, and how it isn’t a victory.
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China’s Growing Power, US Diplomacy, and Ukraine’s Counteroffensive — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, the president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media, joins Scott to discuss why China has a spy base in Cuba, where the US struggles and excels on the global stage, and what to expect now that Ukraine’s counteroffensive has begun. Follow Ian on Twitter, @ianbremmer.
Scott opens by discussing how former President Trump exudes corruption and stupidity.
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The State of Play: Markets, Economy, and Ukraine
Liz Ann Sonders, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, joins Scott to discuss the state of the markets including several mixed signals she’s paying attention to, signs of a recession, and what investors should be thinking about. Follow Liz Ann on Twitter, @LizAnnSonders.
We open the show by bringing on Ian Bremmer to discuss the state of the war in Ukraine – roughly one year after Russia’s invasion began.
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The Top Geopolitical Risks of 2023 — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, the founder and president of Eurasia Group, returns to the pod to discuss what we should be paying attention to regarding international affairs, world development, and geopolitical threats. Follow Ian on Twitter, @ianbremmer.
Scott is happy to be back on the mic after a long holiday and discusses his travels, the latest tech layoffs, and the strong labor market.
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Guyana Is the Most Exciting Story in the World Oil Market
We talk a lot about the US shale boom. And we talk a lot about OPEC. But one of the most exciting stories in the global oil industry is the incredible rise of Guyana, which has seen a massive amount of oil discovery over the past several years. This oil boom has made the South American country one of the fastest growing economies in the world. So what does history say about the emergence of a new oil superpower? On this episode of the podcast, we speak with oil historian Gregory Brew about the Guyana story, and what happens when so much new oil is being produced outside of OPEC.
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The State of the World — with Ian Bremmer
Ian Bremmer, the President of Eurasia Group, returns to the pod to discuss the latest around Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including what it means for the rest of the world. We also get an update on US-China relations, the protests in Iran, and how Ian thinks about social media regulation. Follow Ian on Twitter, @ianbremmer.
Scott opens with his thoughts on the idolatry of innovators.
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TikTok, Espionage, and the Eurasia Group — with Ian Bremmer
We’re sharing Part II of our conversation with Ian Bremmer that took place back in June. Today, Ian discusses his thoughts on TikTok’s potential threats and the type of espionage he’s paying attention to. We also learn more about Ian’s firm, Eurasia Group, including its business model and clientele. Follow Ian on Twitter, @ianbremmer.
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Inside Davos + Understanding the Geopolitical Recession
Ian Bremmer, a political scientist and the president and founder of Eurasia Group, the world's leading political risk research and consulting firm, joins Scott to discuss the state of our global economy. We hear about his key takeaways from Davos, the war in Ukraine, and which economies will come out on top in a post-war and post-pandemic world. Follow Ian on Twitter, @@ianbremmer.
Scott opens by reflecting on the things he’s gotten right and wrong lately.
Algebra of Happiness: forgive yourself.
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