The Biggest Global Risks for 2026 — with Ian Bremmer

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Entrepreneurship, Business, Careers

4.4 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2026

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group, joins Jessica Tarlov, co-host of The Five and Raging Moderates, to unpack the biggest risks facing the world in 2026 — from Trump’s political revolution and U.S. intervention abroad to Europe’s instability, AI, and the global energy race. Follow Ian, @ianbremmer. Follow Jessica, @jessicatarlov. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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