GZero World with Ian Bremmer

With just a few companies controlling beef, pork and poultry processing in the US, the meat supply chain was already vulnerable. COVID-19 has exposed the shortcomings of the system and threatens to disrupt the entire industry, from farmers to processing plants to grocery store shelves. Former Iowa Governor and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack explains how food banks are reporting a 70% increase in demand from communities while farmers are forced to dump milk or let animal products go to waste.

Some economists have argued that data is the new oil, a precious commodity driving exponential growth of some of the biggest multinational corporations. This week, our guest says it could also be the new CO2, quietly changing the world in irreparable ways if not properly controlled. Marietje Schaake, former EU Parliament Member and international policy director of Stanford’s Cyber Policy Center, explains how Singapore and China used surveillance to track COVID-19 and what those actions foreshadow for the

As unemployment rises and lockdowns threaten the existence of businesses here and around the world, it's time to ask the question: Is another depression a possibility, and what would that look like today? Ian Bremmer poses this question to leading economic historian and author Adam Tooze. The two discuss the strength of the US and global economies before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and realistic timeframes for when the financial outlook will improve.

Epidemiologist Dr. Larry Brilliant, whose work helped eliminate Smallpox forever, explains the steps necessary to eradicate the COVID-19 virus from the world. Brilliant methodically details a three-tiered approach to combating this health threat: Vaccination and herd immunity, proper protection to prevent spread including masks and gloves, and the technology tools that can track illness and infection.

Former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang discusses the proposal that served as the cornerstone for his campaign—universal basic income—and why he believes the COVID-19 pandemic has only increased the need for the policy. Ian Bremmer and Yang also discuss the 2020 presidential race as it stands now, and what Joe Biden can and should be doing to provide a counternarrative of hope and rebuilding to the nation.

Ian Bremmer interviews Cui Tiankai, China’s top diplomat in the United States, on a wide range of topics including accusations that China has underreported COVID-19 fatalities, his nation’s decision to expel journalists from major U.S. publications, and China’s emerging role in global aid and relief efforts.

This week, Ian Bremmer explores the media’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and President Trump’s treatment of journalists. Ben Smith, media columnist at The New York Times and former head of Buzzfeed News, looks at global coverage of COVID-19, including misinformation campaigns and social media’s role in society today.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating economic impact globally, few industries have been as hard hit as restaurants and hospitality. This week, famed restaurateur Danny Meyer, the CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group and founder of Shake Shack, discusses the toll coronavirus has taken on his own business, his decision to let go 80% of his workforce and the dimming prospects of survival for many restaurants in America, including some of his own.

Empty grocery store shelves, Purell selling at $100 a bottle, and handwashing that would make any mother proud. Uncertainty about coronavirus dominates daily lives today all around the globe. But along with the many unknowns come solid reasons for hope, if the right steps are taken immediately. Acclaimed health expert Laurie Garrett argues that the window to mitigate the pandemic's effect is closing, but there is still much governments and individuals can do to curb the impact.

This week, Ian Bremmer examines the impact of coronavirus and the stability of global markets. Former Prime Minister of Australia and President of Asia Society Kevin Rudd shares lessons learned from the 2008 global financial crisis that could help mitigate the coronavirus pandemic's impact.

GZERO World presents a special edition of our weekly podcast, produced in partnership with Citi Private Bank. The first quarter of 2020 isn’t yet over, but the world has seen headlines ranging from a US standoff with Iran to fears of global recession and the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus. Ian Bremmer is joined by David Bailin, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer for Citi Private Bank, in a conversation moderated by Eurasia Group’s Head of Research Strategy & Operations Meredith Sumpter.

Idlib, Syria is the last rebel holdout of the Syrian civil war, a bloody battle that is now in its ninth year. As President Bashar al-Assad launched a final push to retake the city, nearly a million people fled the area under tragic circumstances. This week, a look at the unfolding humanitarian crisis with the International Rescue Committee's David Miliband.

Every year, dozens of heads of state and hundreds of diplomats descend on Munich, Germany to discuss the most pressing global security concerns. This week, we bring you a full episode from the Munich Security Conference, where conversations ran the gamut, from coronavirus to tensions in Kashmir.

For the past 20 years the name “Putin” has been synonymous with “Russia.” Will that ever change? On our latest episode, Ian Bremmer sits down with former Ambassador to Russia and career foreign service officer Bill Burns. The two examine how Vladimir Putin’s worldview was formed, and what his goals are for Russia, the U.S., and the world.

Ian Bremmer sits down with former White House Chief Strategist, and 2016 Trump campaign architect, Steve Bannon to talk impeachment acquittal, the 2020 election, and why the the U.S. should be much (much) more worried about China.