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, multimedia 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 AI Policy 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 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 Spirit of America Board of Advisors, on the Zeta Beta Tau Supreme Council, and on the Emeritus Board of Directors of the National Press Foundation.

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The Truth of the Matter

China Weathers the Storm of U.S. Tariffs

Scott Kennedy, CSIS senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, joins the podcast to discuss the latest in the U.S.-China trade war.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Scott Kennedy — April 17, 2025

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Pekingology

China Across CSIS: China Weathers the Storm of U.S. Tariffs

In this special episode from The Truth of the Matter from CSIS, host Andrew Schwartz speaks with Scott Kennedy, CSIS senior adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics, to discuss the latest in the U.S.-China trade war.

Podcast Episode by Scott Kennedy and H. Andrew Schwartz — April 17, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

China’s Halt of Critical Minerals

CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran joins the podcast to discuss China’s halt of critical minerals to the United States. In addition to consumer products, the Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China. Baskaran discusses the impact of this decision and more.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gracelin Baskaran — April 15, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Auto Tariffs Threaten to Drive Up Prices

Dr. Monica Gorman, special assistant to President Biden for manufacturing and industrial policy and former deputy assistant secretary of commerce for manufacturing, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariffs on cars.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Monica Gorman — April 15, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Rep. Bryan Steil on STABLE Act

Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) joins the podcast to discuss the STABLE Act, a piece of legislation he introduced to support innovation and stability in the stablecoin space, protect consumers, and encourage the development of digital asset technologies.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) — April 11, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Emergency Trade Guys: Tariff Whiplash and Chinese Decoupling

On another emergency episode of the Trade Guys, Bill, Scott, Andrew, and Phil react to President Trump's 90-day pause of his planned reciprocal tariffs, recent swings in stock and bond markets, and the ramifications of an escalating trade war with China. 

Podcast Episode by Philip Luck, Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — April 10, 2025

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The Trade Guys

Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next

On this bonus episode of the Trade Guys, we unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond. 

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller, William Alan Reinsch, and H. Andrew Schwartz — April 8, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next

In this special crossover episode with CSIS podcast, The Trade Guys, Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, William Alan Reinsch, and Scott Miller — April 8, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Mark Penn Polls and the Future of News

Stagwell CEO and longtime pollster/strategist talks about his latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll findings plus a discussion about the future of news.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Mark Penn — April 7, 2025

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