CNN, Sunday 1pm ET - Fareed Zakaria to interview Obama
Just a heads up to those who might be interested. Obama will be interviewed by Zakaria on his CNN show GPS. It starts at 1:00pm ET. The CNN episode summary:
I haven't seen Zakaria's show before, but based on his writing I'm assuming it'll be a fairly substantive discussion. Should be good watching.
An exclusive interview. Senator Barack Obama answers the tough questions on the world's greatest crises, from Iraq to Afghanistan, from Israel to Iran. Don’t miss what promises to be one of the best interviews of the year!
I haven't seen Zakaria's show before, but based on his writing I'm assuming it'll be a fairly substantive discussion. Should be good watching.
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I've been watching it since it started. It's pretty much what you'd expect. I hope he builds up a decent ratings record so that it doesn't get axed.
July 12, 2008 10:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
I'll make sure to watch it.
Thanks for the heads-up.
July 13, 2008 1:06 AM | Reply | Permalink
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July 13, 2008 5:04 AM | Reply | Permalink
I'm in the UK and so only get CNN International (it's crap). Looking on the CNN Live site it's not listed, so I guess I'll not be getting it.
I still can't find a listing for CNN on TVU or SOPcast, so if anyone knows of a way to watch CNN live online please let me know.
July 13, 2008 9:25 AM | Reply | Permalink
Here's some background for ya.
http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/archive/2008/05/22/obama-s-book-club.aspx
July 13, 2008 11:41 AM | Reply | Permalink
This interview underscores the fallacy in the criticisms of Obama's foreign policy understanding and preparation. The ability to be effective in foreign policy is as much about previous practical experience as it is about an ability to understand the nuance and shades of gray that underpin all major international issues. That understanding is the basis of truly effective dealings with those who have a different worldview and experience than your own. Obama has it plain and simple. It's debatable whether McCain does and Bush certainly does not.
July 13, 2008 5:05 PM | Reply | Permalink
I thought this was an excellent interview. Lots of cogent analysis. I was very impressed with Zakaria's interview style as it was very substantative and focused on the issues. I hope that he can replace MTP as the best Sunday interview. It was awesome.
July 13, 2008 6:54 PM | Reply | Permalink
Yeah, like I said in my post I'd never seen his show before but I really came away enjoying it. It's on a little early for me on a Sunday, but I might have to make watching his show a habit.
Also, I'm glad vox linked that thing upthread -- The Post-American World is 1 book away on my reading list and I am way looking forward to it. I was aware that Obama was a fan of Zakaria's, and had seen that picture before, but I like to think that didn't have an impact on Zakaria's questioning today. :)
July 13, 2008 9:16 PM | Reply | Permalink
The transcript is up here:
http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0807/13/fzgps.01.html
July 13, 2008 7:10 PM | Reply | Permalink
Woohoo, thanks for the transcript link! I missed the first 5 mins, and was barely awake for the rest. It's nice to go back over it.
July 13, 2008 9:13 PM | Reply | Permalink