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 Trade Guys

COP 28, USMCA, and Whiskey Tariffs

The Trade Guys talk about COP 28 and Trade Day, the USMCA panel on dairy, and the role of U.S. Whiskey in tariff negotiations with the EU.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — December 1, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Brian Stelter on “Network of Lies”

Former CNN Reliable Sources anchor Brian Stelter, now a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, joins the podcast to talk about media polarization, how Israel’s war against Hamas is being covered, and his new book, “Network of Lies: The Epic Saga of Fox News, Donald Trump and the Battle for American Democracy.”

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — November 28, 2023

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GeoTech Wars

Achieving Technology Leadership with CHIPS Office Chief Economist Dan Kim

Kirti and Andrew discuss the state of the U.S. semiconductor industry and the CHIPS Act with Dan Kim, Chief Economist and Director of Strategic Planning and Industry Analysis at the CHIPS Program Office in the Department of Commerce. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Kirti Gupta — November 28, 2023

GeoTech Wars
The Truth of the Matter

Gaza Hospitals

CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison joins the podcast to discuss the situation surrounding Gaza’s hospitals as Israel fights against Hamas.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and J. Stephen Morrison — November 21, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

A View From Israel

Israeli Brigadier General Asssaf Orion (res), who served the IDF for over 30 years and is now on reserve duty joins the podcast to discuss the events of October 7 and the Israeli response.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — November 17, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

De-Risking and Export Controls

CSIS’s Emily Benson joins the podcast to discuss her new Project on Trade and Technology and its first report, “Establishing a New Multilateral Export Regime.”

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Emily Benson — November 8, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

War in Gaza and The Hollow Crown

CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast for a discussion of the ground war in Gaza and his new book “The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule and Fall.”

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Eliot A. Cohen — November 2, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

U.S.-Australia Relationship

CSIS’s Charles Edel joins the podcast to discuss the recent State Visit of Australian Prime Minister Albanese to Washington and its implications for Indo-Pacific security.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Charles Edel — November 1, 2023

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