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The Truth of the Matter

Many of us have questions about global issues and not a lot of places to turn to for reliable and thoughtful answers. In The Truth of the Matter, host Andrew Schwartz breaks down complex policy issues of the day. No Spin, No Bombast, No finger pointing. Just informed discussion.

The Truth of the Matter is produced by Liz Pulver.

Podcast Series by H. Andrew Schwartz

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Erdogan Wins, U.S.’s “Difficult Ally”

CSIS’s Bulent Aliriza joins the podcast to discuss what Turkish President Erdogan’s win means for the United States who has called Turkey a “difficult ally.”

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Bulent Aliriza — May 31, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Putin’s Missile War

CSIS’s Ian Williams joins the podcast to discuss Russia’s use of advanced, and not-so-advanced missiles in its war against Ukraine and how deterrence of the Russian Air Force by Ukrainian air defenses has shaped the course of the war.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Ian Williams — May 24, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

AI and the G7

Gregory C. Allen joins the podcast to discuss why the Group of Seven Nations (G7) are headed into new territory discussing AI

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — May 19, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

China, Ukraine, and AI at the G7 Summit

CSIS’s Stephanie Segal joins the podcast to preview the upcoming G7 Summit where leaders will focus on China and Ukraine as well as the new threats posed by generative artificial intelligence.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Stephanie Segal — May 18, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

China’s New Strategy for Waging the Microchip Tech War

CSIS’s Gregory C. Allen joins the podcast to discuss his new report on “China’s New Strategy for Waging the Microchip Tech War,” and what it means for the United States and the world.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — May 12, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

End of Line for Erdogan?

CSIS’s Bulent Aliriza joins the program to discuss Turkey’s upcoming elections and whether President Erdogan will leave office if defeated.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Bulent Aliriza — May 11, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Most Populous Country

CSIS’ Jen Sciubba joins the podcast to discuss the announcement that India has overtaken China as the largest country and what it means for the world.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jennifer Dabbs Sciubba — May 4, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Former National Security Adviser Steve Hadley’s “Hand Off”

Former United States National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley joins the podcast to discuss his new book, “Hand-Off: The Foreign Policy George W. Bush Passed to Barack Obama.”

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — May 1, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Sudan: Battle to the Death

CSIS’s Cameron Hudson joins the podcast to discuss the outbreak of civil violence in Sudan, its causes, and the humanitarian crisis because it.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Cameron Hudson — April 26, 2023

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The Truth of the Matter

Imprisoned in Russia: WSJ's Evan Gershkovich

CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss the horrific imprisonment of Wall Street Journal Russia correspondent Evan Gershkovich and his prospects for release. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Max Bergmann — April 6, 2023

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