Fareed Zakaria Discusses His New Book on Historical Revolutions and Their Impact on Today's World

Join Michael as he welcomes the esteemed Fareed Zakaria, host of CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS" and a Peabody Award winner. Fareed, whose insights have earned him an Emmy and the title of “Top 10 Global Thinker of the Last 10 Years” by Foreign Policy magazine, will discuss his latest work, Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present. In this book, Fareed masterfully explores the pivotal revolutions, movements, and ideas that have shaped our world, offering vital lessons for today.

About Our Guest

Fareed Zakaria is a distinguished journalist, author, and commentator, renowned for his insightful analysis of global affairs. As the host of "Fareed Zakaria GPS" on CNN, a weekly international and domestic affairs program, Zakaria engages with prominent global leaders and thinkers, including Joe Biden, Vladimir Putin, and Elon Musk. The show, which has aired since 2008, has earned a Peabody Award for its in-depth coverage and analysis.

In addition to his television work, Zakaria contributes a widely read column for The Washington Post and produces "Fareed’s Global Briefing," a popular daily digital newsletter. His voice in print and online continues to shape public discourse on key international issues.

Zakaria has penned five New York Times bestsellers, exploring topics from the rise of non-Western powers to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society His accolades include an Emmy Award, the National Magazine Award, and international recognition such as the Padma Bhushan from India and the Order of Merit from Ukraine. Fareed Zakaria holds a bachelor's degree from Yale and a doctorate in political science from Harvard. His career has spanned roles as editor of Newsweek International, managing editor of Foreign Affairs, and host on PBS, making him a pivotal figure in international journalism and policy analysis.