Ian Bremmer examines US-China rivalry in new episode
The episode examines the U.S.-China relationship, as President Trump and Xi Jinping try to maintain stability despite significant disagreements. Ian Bremmer interviews Elizabeth Economy of the Hoover Institution about whether the two nations can find a way to coexist. It airs Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and streams on YouTube.
The program “GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER” will devote an episode titled “Superpowers Collide” to the U.S.-China relationship. Host Ian Bremmer speaks with Elizabeth Economy, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, about whether Washington and Beijing can manage their differences and coexist.
The episode is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV and will stream via YouTube, though it is not listed for the KPBS+ app. Bremmer, whose background includes political science, entrepreneurship and bestselling authorship, uses the show to interview international political figures, specialists and prominent voices.
This episode may shape how viewers and podcast listeners understand U.S.-China tensions, potentially influencing public discussion among voters, students, businesspeople, and policymakers. By presenting expert analysis, it could encourage more informed debate about diplomacy and coexistence. Its reach through broadcast and YouTube may extend beyond KPBS audiences, though the actual impact depends on viewer engagement and broader news cycles.