The Truth of the Matter

Latest Episodes:

De-Risking and Export Controls Nov 08, 2023

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CSIS’s Emily Benson joins the podcast to discuss her new Project on Trade and Technology and its first report, “Establishing a New Multilateral Export Regime.”

War in Gaza and The Hollow Crown Nov 02, 2023

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CSIS’s Eliot Cohen joins the podcast for a discussion of the ground war in Gaza and his new book “The Hollow Crown: Shakespeare on How Leaders Rise, Rule and Fall.”

U.S.-Australia Relationship Nov 01, 2023

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CSIS’s Charles Edel joins the podcast to discuss the recent State Visit of Australian Prime Minister Albanese to Washington and its implications for Indo-Pacific security.

Israel, Hamas & Egypt’s Role Oct 27, 2023

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CSIS’s Jon Alterman joins the podcast to discuss the ongoing battle between Israel and Hamas, and the role Egypt could play.

Israel’s Intelligence Regroups Oct 23, 2023

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CSIS’s Emily Harding joins the podcast to discuss Israel’s tragic intelligence failure and its efforts to regroup against an unseen enemy. Plus, a discussion of Egypt’s role going forward.

Tell it Like it Is: Aaron Neville Oct 20, 2023

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Legendary singer Aaron Neville joins the podcast to discuss his new book “Tell it Like it Is: My Story,” performing with his brothers—The Neville Brothers, duets with Linda Ronstadt and how he overcame addiction and hardship to ultimately achieve platinum album sales, number 1 songs and most importantly, a fulfilling, happy life.

Dimensions of War in Gaza Oct 19, 2023

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CSIS’s Seth Jones joins the podcast to discuss Israel’s military objectives and what’s coming next.

Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Avi Mayer on Hospital Blast Oct 18, 2023

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Jerusalem Post Editor-in-Chief Avi Mayer joins the podcast to discuss the catastrophic blast at the Ahli Arab hospital in Gaza, his tour of the massacre at Kibbutz Be’eri in southern Israel, mood of the Israeli people and government, challenges that lay ahead and the role of media in the conflict.

Aftermath of Hamas Attack Oct 13, 2023

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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.

Hamas's Attack on Israel Oct 11, 2023

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CSIS's Daniel Byman joins the podcast to discuss the last few days of war between Hamas and Israel and what might come next in the conflict.