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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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Rise of Domestic Terrorism
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — March 15, 2024
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James Stavridis and Elliot Ackerman on “2054”
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — March 14, 2024
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The Relevant Question: Pollster Mark Penn on Israel-Hamas
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — March 11, 2024
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Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” on Netflix
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz — March 8, 2024
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Russia’s Food War
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Caitlin Welsh — March 7, 2024
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Ukraine: A Real War
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Eliot A. Cohen — March 1, 2024
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The State of the Global Semiconductor Competition
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Gregory C. Allen — February 28, 2024
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World’s Coolest Dictator
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Ryan C. Berg — February 14, 2024
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U.S. Targets Baghdad
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Norman T. Roule — February 9, 2024
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U.S. Strikes Back
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Seth G. Jones — February 6, 2024
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