The US aid bill and implications for Ukraine; Jordanian Minister

Fareed Zakaria GPS

The US aid bill and implications for Ukraine; Jordanian Minister of Foreign Affairs on the war in Gaza; Michael Douglas on his new show “Franklin”; Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on Nippon Steel’s bid to buy US Steel

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Today on the show, Fareed is joined by the head of Ukraine’s Office of the President Andriy Yermak to discuss the US aid bill that passed the House this weekend and its impact, as Ukraine braces for a new Russian offensive. Then, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi talks to Fareed about the tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran, and why he thinks the focus must remain on Israel’s policies in Gaza. Next, Academy Award-winning actor and producer Michael Douglas joins the show to tell Fareed about playing Benjamin Franklin in his new show “Franklin” on Apple TV+. Finally, US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel discusses the Biden Administration’s opposition to Nippon Steel’s bid to buy US Steel. GUESTS: Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak), Ayman Safadi (@AymanHsafadi), Michael Douglas, Rahm Emanuel (@RahmEmanuel) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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