YERRR – the boys brought in global brainiac Fareed Zakaria to explain literally everything going on in the world right now – and this man did not miss. From Trump’s tariffs and broken promises to the AI revolution and why the middle class keeps getting bodied, Fareed breaks it all down with surgical precision.

He dives deep on Israel’s aggression, U.S. bombing Iran, birthright citizenship, and what the hell is going on with rare earths, semiconductors, and China’s grip on Africa. Plus – healthcare, right-wing populism, fusion energy, and why DOGE might’ve been the beginning of the end.

All that and way more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.

00:00 Welcome Fareed1:05 No net positives with Trump tariffs7:10 Restoring industries + Embracing tech12:10 Consumption is king15:28 Reliance on allies + Rare earths22:45 No industrial revival, AI + UBI29:52 Middle class left behind + Networking42:44 Healthcare incentives + Simplification54:13 Balancing budgets + Cultural backlash56:50 Right wing populism + New asylum system1:07:19 Du Plessis vs Chimaev1:10:51 Birthright citizenship + Compromising morals1:17:40 US bombing Iran + Israeli dominance1:21:58 Why is Israel acting like this?1:28:22 What does Israel give the US?1:30:43 Greater Israel + Iranian sponsorship1:39:21 US supreme dominance + Peace in Middle East1:46:52 Saudi Arabian reform + Markets find a way1:52:06 Türkiye, Power hungry + Enticements 1:57:30 Striking deals + Long-termism2:04:19 USAID + DOGE failure2:08:56 Indian support of Modi2:16:13 How long to create new manufacturing?2:20:13 Chinese economy + University Research2:27:03 Taiwan + What is a semi-conductor?2:35:22 China's influence in Africa2:37:44 How close are we to fusion?2:41:14 Kissinger's negotiationsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices