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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 David Lotfi and Ava Rose.

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China Cracks Down on Journalism

Jane Perlez, who spent 7 years reporting in China and was the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times and is the host of “Face-Off: The U.S. vs China,” joins the podcast to discuss the journalism climate in China right now and the state of U.S.-China relations.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — March 27, 2025

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Hidden Depths: Water as a Resource and a Weapon

CSIS’s David Michel, senior fellow for water security in the CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program, joins the podcast to discuss global water conflict and the risks that water security poses to U.S. geopolitical and economic interests.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and David Michel — March 25, 2025

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Russia's Shadow War Against the West

CSIS's Seth Jones, president of the CSIS Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss his new report, "Russia's Shadow War Against the West."

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — March 21, 2025

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Trump's Muscular Middle East Policy

Former CIA Middle East expert Norman Roule joins the podcast to discuss President Trump’s muscular approach to the Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Norman T. Roule — March 19, 2025

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Securing Full Stack U.S. Leadership in AI

Navin Girishankar, president of the CSIS Economic Security and Technology Department, and Joseph Majkut, director of the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program, join the podcast to discuss U.S. full stack leadership in AI, laying out all of the energy and tech components needed to achieve global AI dominance.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz, Navin Girishankar, and Joseph Majkut — March 17, 2025

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Measles Outbreak Implications

The United States is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in 30 years and the highest rate of contraction in the past six years after nearly eradicating the disease. CSIS’s J. Stephen Morrison joins the podcast to discuss the outbreak and the risks associated with it.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and J. Stephen Morrison — March 12, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

European Divorce

Following meetings with European diplomats in Brussels and Paris, CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss what seems like a possible United States divorce from our allies in Europe.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Max Bergmann — March 11, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Intelligence and Subversion in Ukraine

CSIS’s Seth Jones, director of the Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss recent developments in the Russia-Ukraine war and the status of peace negotiations.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — March 7, 2025

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The Truth of the Matter

Stepping Up on Spectrum

Matthew Pearl, director of the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program, joins the podcast to discuss all things spectrum and his recent testimony on spectrum before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Matt Pearl — March 4, 2025

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Ukraine Minerals Deal Explained

CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran breaks down the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal, its security risks, and global implications. She also compares it to China’s mineral diplomacy and previews her upcoming book on U.S. supply chain security.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gracelin Baskaran — February 26, 2025

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