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Fareed Zakaria discusses Israel-Hamas War, US role in the Middle East, state of play in Ukraine, and politics of the Southern border. They debate the legacy of the Khashoggi incident on Saudi Arabia's foreign policy and question the feasibility of eliminating a fighting group. They also explore geopolitical challenges in a changing world order and share a moving story about justice being done in Ukraine.

Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss the Supreme Court's newly adopted Code of Conduct. They also address the leaked video of Jenna Ellis' deposition, opposition to televise Trump's trial, and the New York Attorney General's civil fraud trial against Trump.

Former FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler joins Preet to discuss President Biden's executive order on AI safety and security. They explore the national security aspect, challenges of regulating AI, and the need for agile oversight. The episode also includes an introduction to MetaQuest 3 and an announcement of a new cafe contributor.

Theoretical physicist Sean Carroll discusses the relationship between science and philosophy, delving into quantum mechanics and the possibility of parallel universes. They also touch on topics of David Weiss's testimony, Trump's revenge plans, and the compatibility between science and religion. The conversation explores the concept of time travel, both in movies and in theory, while also discussing the implications of quantum mechanics and the potential existential threat of AI.

Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance dissect Donald Trump's testimony in his civil fraud trial, discussing his interactions with the judge and criticisms of the New York Attorney General. They also cover Trump's sons' testimonies, Ivanka Trump's upcoming testimony, and Special Counsel Jack Smith's response to Trump's motions to dismiss election interference charges.

New York Times congressional correspondent Annie Karni joins Preet to discuss Speaker Mike Johnson's chaotic rise to power, the state of the GOP and Congress, and his controversial views on abortion and homosexuality.

Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist, discusses achieving greatness and overcoming obstacles. They also touch on the ongoing Trump civil fraud trial and the importance of seeking diverse sources for information. The podcast explores the science of improvement and the role of discomfort in personal growth. They discuss finding the right kinds of discomfort and the benefits of embracing discomfort. The podcast concludes with a congressman calling for a ban on assault rifles and the importance of unity in the face of adversity.

Preet Bharara and Joyce Vance discuss Trump's motions to dismiss criminal charges, Mark Meadows' immunity to testify, Trump's violation of a gag order, and Michael Cohen's testimony at Trump's civil fraud trial in NY.

Jessica Maddox, professor studying social media at the University of Alabama, discusses the new child labor law in Illinois that allows underage social media influencers to sue their parents for lost earnings. Topics explored include the rise of kidfluencers, the need for laws to protect their financial interests, challenges of consent, and the need for legislation in the kidfluencer industry.

Richard Haass, veteran diplomat, and president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations, joins Preet to discuss the Israel-Hamas War and the potential for resolution. They explore the implications of Donald Trump violating a gag order, the dire conditions in Gaza, challenges of managing brinksmanship, establishing peace in Israel, and the power of music to bridge divides.