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

Trade Policy: Tomorrowland or Fantasyland?

On this week’s episode of the Trade Guys, they discuss bilateral trade relations with Taiwan, technology transfers to China, and what Ambassador Tai’s recent remarks in Iowa say about U.S. trade policy.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — August 25, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

Climate Legislation Explained

CSIS non-resident senior associate John Larsen dissects what the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) does to address climate change and whether the legislation could be overturned in the future.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and John Larsen — August 16, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

The Great War: A View from the Ground in Ukraine

Wall Street Journal national security correspondent Vivian Salama joins the podcast to discuss her reporting from the ground in what the Ukrainians call, “The Great War” against Russia.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — August 15, 2022

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Unprecedented Chinese Activity toward Taiwan

CSIS’s Dr. Bonny Lin joins the podcast to discuss the aggressive military exercises China conducted against Taiwan

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Bonny Lin — August 11, 2022

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The Trade Guys

Rain or Shine – Commenting Away

This week, the Trade Guys discuss Africa trade, WTO reform, and electric vehicles.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — August 11, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

Terrorism Threat Not Over

CSIS’s Seth Jones joins the podcast to discuss the death of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri and the future of the terrorist organization. Plus, an update on the situation in Ukraine.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — August 10, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

Japan after Abe

CSIS’s Chris Johnstone, former NSC director for East Asia, joins the podcast to discuss the aftermath of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the current policies of Prime Minister Kishida going forward.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Christopher B. Johnstone — July 22, 2022

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The Trade Guys

Sleeper Issue on US-China Trade

This week, the Trade Guys have a special episode devoted to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, which has now taken effect in the United States.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Scott Miller , and William Alan Reinsch — July 21, 2022

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The Truth of the Matter

Disinformation’s Bipartisan Problem

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters Eileen Sullivan and Steven Lee Myers join the podcast to discuss their July piece “Disinformation Has Become Another Untouchable Problem in Washington” 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — July 20, 2022

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