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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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Piecing Together What Happened in Syria

CSIS's Norman Roule joins the podcast to discuss the actors that enabled the Assad regime to survive for so long, how bureaucratic rot in Russia and Iran enabled Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) to move south so quickly, and actions the U.S. can take to support peace in the region.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Norman T. Roule — December 12, 2024

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Syria’s House of Cards

CSIS’s Natasha Hall joins the podcast to discuss the rot inside the Assad regime, the country’s new power center and the internal tensions that remain.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Natasha Hall — December 11, 2024

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Syria: Moment of Maximum Hope

 CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast to discuss the dramatic developments in Syria, the external actors involved, and potential U.S. approaches.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Jon B. Alterman — December 10, 2024

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All About the Missiles

CSIS’s director of the Missile Defense Project Tom Karako joins the podcast to talk about missile escalations in the Ukraine Russia war, plus how missiles are critical to the conflicts in the Middle East.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Tom Karako — December 2, 2024

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Energy Scramble: Ensuring U.S. Leadership in AI

Joseph Majkut joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of AI and energy policy, AI’s huge energy requirements, and how to finance infrastructure development to meet these energy needs.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Joseph Majkut — November 21, 2024

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Navigating National Security in the age of AI

Aspen Strategy Group executive director Anja Manuel joins the podcast to discuss issues surrounding AI and national security, and a new series of original papers and op-eds called “Intelligent Defense: Navigating National Security in the Age of AI.”

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — November 4, 2024

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Crossing the Rubicon: North Korea Sends Troops to Russia

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz, Victor Cha, and distinguished guests discuss the Kremlin's motivations, the potential impacts on the battlefield in Ukraine, what North Korea is likely to receive in return, how Beijing may perceive this development, and more.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha — November 1, 2024

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A “Negative Spiraling Cycle” in Lebanon

Aram Nerguizian, CSIS senior associate and an expert on the Levant, joins the podcast to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah’s current political and military capabilities, and the impact of the conflict on the Lebanese people.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Aram Nerguizian — October 31, 2024

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The National Security Memorandum on AI

In this special episode, Andrew and Gregory C. Allen discuss the National Security Memorandum on AI the Biden administration released on October 24th, its primary audience and main objectives, and what the upcoming U.S. election could mean for its implementation. 

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — October 26, 2024

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