
The Truth of the Matter
CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies


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Visions of Kiev
The Truth of the Matter
09/30/22 • 23 min
CSIS’s Dr. Eliot Cohen joins the podcast to discuss his recent visit to Kiev and meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, his assessment of Polish efforts to help Ukraine, and his analysis of Vladimir Putin’s next moves.

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Paul Rosenzweig on Misinformation and Difficulties Facing the Tech Industry
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09/21/22 • 31 min
Former federal prosecutor and Homeland Security official Paul Rosenzweig joins the podcast to talk about the national security implications of misinformation and technology.

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House of Huawei: The Secret History of China’s Most Powerful Company
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12/18/24 • 19 min
Eva Dou, technology policy reporter at The Washington Post, joins the podcast to discuss her new book, House of Huawei: The Secret History of China’s Most Powerful Company, as well as U.S. suspicion of the company and why it worries policymakers.

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Tumultuous Times in Europe
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02/20/25 • 33 min
CSIS’s Max Bergmann, director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, joins the podcast to discuss the current state of European security, the potential for a U.S.-Europe tech war, how Ukraine negotiations might evolve, and more.
Read or listen to Max Bergmann’s new report, The Transatlantic Alliance in the Age of Trump: The Coming Collisions, here: https://www.csis.org/analysis/transatlantic-alliance-age-trump-coming-collisions

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Intelligence and Subversion in Ukraine
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03/07/25 • 21 min
CSIS’s Seth Jones, director of the CSIS Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of stopping U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine, whether European countries can fill the gap, and how this could affect peace negotiations. They also unpack the fallout from last week’s dramatic Trump-Zelensky meeting and how it could impact the chances of the minerals deal or a peace agreement favorable to Ukraine, as well as the key difference between economic and security guarantees from the United States to Ukraine. Seth also explains how a U.S.-Russia relationship could shift the global order and previews a new CSIS report on malicious activities from Russian military intelligence in Europe that have affected the war.
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European Divorce
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03/11/25 • 26 min
Following meetings with European diplomats in Brussels and Paris, CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss a possible United States divorce from our allies in Europe. As geopolitical tensions rise and Washington shifts its strategic focus toward the Indo-Pacific, European leaders question the long-term reliability of U.S. commitments to NATO and regional security. Economic disputes, defense spending disagreements, and differing approaches to Russia and China have further widened the gap between the transatlantic allies.
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Why It's Time to Reconsider a European Army
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Politico’s Ryan Heath: Global Insider
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09/15/22 • 25 min
Politico journalist Ryan Heath, author of the Global Insider newsletter, joins the podcast to discuss all things Europe and the upcoming UN General Assembly, aka “the new Davos.”

Aftermath of Hamas Attack
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10/13/23 • 34 min
CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast to discuss the brutal aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel and its implications in the short and medium term.

Food Insecurity in America with CSIS’s Caitlin Welsh
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04/01/21 • 23 min
Caitlin Welsh, Director of the CSIS Global Food Security Program, rejoined the podcast to discuss how Covid-19 has increased food insecurity in the U.S. and abroad. She also shared her insights into how the Biden administration can take action to strengthen food security, emphasizing that in the U.S., it’s not an issue of food supply, but of economics.
To learn more, check out Caitlin’s episode of CSIS’s newest video series Data Unpacked.

PM Truss and Europe’s Energy War
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09/08/22 • 19 min
CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss the UK’s new PM and the energy and economic war she, and Europe are facing.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Truth of the Matter have?
The Truth of the Matter currently has 352 episodes available.
What topics does The Truth of the Matter cover?
The podcast is about Non-Profit, Podcasts, Business and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Truth of the Matter?
The episode title 'Visions of Kiev' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Truth of the Matter?
The average episode length on The Truth of the Matter is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Truth of the Matter released?
Episodes of The Truth of the Matter are typically released every 4 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of The Truth of the Matter?
The first episode of The Truth of the Matter was released on Sep 12, 2019.
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