Topic: Ian Bremmer

5 chapters across the catalog

Flying Cars
Episode 1675 35:38 - 40:27

1675: Flying Cars

Ian Bremmer Eurasia Group, Biden Nominee Predictions

Geopolitical analyst Ian Bremmer stated on Deutsche Welle that Joe Biden is physically unable to serve another four-year term. Bremmer predicted that Biden will not be the Democratic nominee on the ballot in November, suggesting that the conversation has shifted from mental acuity to a general consensus on physical capacity. He criticized the campaign's delay in addressing these concerns through media appearances.

Call me Bill
Episode 1625 1:39:14 - 1:40:39

1625: Call me Bill

Ian Bremmer on Iran Conflict and Oil Prices

Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer discusses the potential for direct conflict between the United States and Iran. Bremmer warns that while oil prices are currently stable, a major escalation could push prices to $150 or $200 per barrel, potentially triggering a global recession. He suggests that such an economic shift would be a deciding factor in the upcoming US presidential election.

Bub
Episode 1624 17:29 - 23:30

1624: Bub

Eurasia Group Identifies 2024 Global Risks and Trump Threat

Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group released a report naming the U.S. presidential election as the top global risk for 2024. During an interview on France 24, a constitutional law professor suggested a Trump victory could lead to World War III through alliances with international dictators. Bremmer argued that the U.S. is the only G7 nation lacking a guaranteed legitimate transfer of power, citing Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

Code Red
Episode 1384 2:26:57 - 2:29:57

1384: Code Red

Ian Bremmer UN Speech Analysis, Sleepwalking into the Abyss

Eurasia Group President Ian Bremmer analyzed Biden's UN speech on MSNBC, noting the intentional omission of China. Bremmer claimed the UN Secretary-General's speech about "sleepwalking into the abyss" was more important. The hosts discover that the "sleepwalking" phrase was actually from a 2017 speech, suggesting Bremmer was confused.

Quiet Riot
Episode 1310 31:55 - 38:42

1310: Quiet Riot

Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group Global Risk Assessment

Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group appeared on Deutsche Welle to rank the Joe Biden presidency as the top global risk for 2021 due to U.S. political dysfunction. Bremmer compared the Capitol breach to the September 11 attacks, a claim the interviewer challenged by noting the lack of widespread violence in the live footage. Bremmer argued the "lie" of a stolen election has delegitimized the republic.