H. Andrew Schwartz is the chief communications officer at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and is responsible for directing the Center’s media relations, iDeas Lab, streaming and broadcasting, congressional relations, events, publications, website, social media, marketing, and other external relations matters. Schwartz writes The Evening newsletter nightly; hosts the podcasts The Truth of the Matter, The Trade Guys, and The Impossible State; and cohosts the Coronavirus Crisis Update podcast. With CSIS trustee Bob Schieffer, he is the coauthor of Overload: Finding the Truth in Today’s Deluge of News (Rowman and Littlefield, 2016).

Prior to joining CSIS, Schwartz began his journalism career as one of the first employees of Fox News Channel. Schwartz became a producer for Fox News’ Special Report with Brit Hume and subsequently served as a White House producer for the network. As a print journalist, Schwartz has written for the Washington Post; OffBeat, the definitive guide to New Orleans music; and various national newspapers and magazines. Early in his career, he served as a research assistant to former Carter domestic policy adviser Stuart E. Eizenstat at Powell, Goldstein, Frazer, and Murphy and as a legislative fellow in the offices of Senator J. Bennett Johnston (D-LA) and Representative Lindy Boggs (D-LA). Schwartz holds a BA in political science from Tulane University and an MA in broadcast journalism and public policy from the American University. He is currently an adjunct instructor at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Schwartz serves on the Tulane University School of Liberal Arts Dean’s Advisory Council, on the Board of Visitors at the Texas Christian University (TCU) Schieffer College of Communication, and on the Emeritus Board of Directors of the National Press Foundation.

 

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The Truth of the Matter

Pins and Needles in the Middle East

CSIS's Jon Alterman, director of the CSIS Middle East Program, joins the podcast to discuss Iran's missile strikes in Israel, Israel's entry into Lebanon, attacks on Hezbollah, and more as the conflict in the Middle East continues to expand.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jon B. Alterman — October 2, 2024

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The Truth of the Matter

Tim Shriver: Need a Lift?

Tim Shriver, head of Special Olympics and host of the new podcast “Need a Lift?,” joins the show to discuss the importance of lifting each other up even as the world becomes more and more polarized.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — September 30, 2024

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The Trade Guys

Trump-Harris Economic Plans and a U.S. Ban on Connected Vehicle Technology Imports

On this week's episode of the Trade Guys, we dive into the economic records and agendas of the two major presidential candidates. We also cover the Commerce Department's proposed ban on the import and sale of connected vehicle technologies from China and Russia.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — September 30, 2024

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It’s More Than Grit

The Woman Making Sci-Fi a Sci-Reality

Mariana and Andrew are joined by the "mother" of cognitive experience design, Joanna Pena-Bickley.

Podcast Episode by Mariana Campero and H. Andrew Schwartz — September 26, 2024

It's More than Geit
The Impossible State

The Black Box

In this episode, Andrew Schwarz and Victor Cha discuss Dr. Victor Cha's new book, The Black Box: Demystifying the Study of Korean Unification and North Korea.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha — September 26, 2024

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The Truth of the Matter

War in Lebanon

CSIS’s Norman Roule, who served for 34 years in the Central Intelligence Agency, managing significant programs relating to the Middle East, joins the podcast to discuss the war between Israel and Hezbollah and its wider implications for the region.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Norman T. Roule — September 25, 2024

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: The Black Box

Please join the Impossible State live podcast for a special discussion on Victor Cha's new book, The Black Box: Demystifying the Study of Korean Unification and North Korea.

Event — September 23, 2024

The Truth of the Matter

Update: Ukraine and Israel

CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss the latest in Ukraine’s war with Russia and Israel’s war with Hamas.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Eliot A. Cohen — September 12, 2024

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The Truth of the Matter

Navin Girishankar: Economic Security and Technology at CSIS

Navin Girishankar, president of CSIS’s new Economic Security and Technology Department, joins the podcast to discuss his experience working at the Department of Commerce, Bridgewater Associates, and the World Bank, as well as CSIS’s renewed focus on economic statecraft and technology to address 21st-century security threats.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Navin Girishankar — September 9, 2024

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