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The wisdom of former Secretary of State Dean Acheson inspires our podcast. It emphasizes clarity while examining the intricate global issues of today for a diverse audience. In a world where time is limited, this podcast aims to distill complex ideas into straightforward narratives, making them not just comprehensible but in Acheson’s words, “clearer than truth.” The podcast, much like other news-... more

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Yaakov Katz
Former editor-in-chief of the Jerusalem Post and respected journalist in Israel and the Middle East.
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Episode: Yaakov Katz
Ilan Berman
Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council and expert on Iran and the broader Middle East.
American Foreign Policy Council
Episode: Ilan Berman
Eddie Fishman
Leading authority on economic statecraft, sanctions, and international affairs
Columbia University
Episode: Edward Fishman
Barry Posen
Ford International Professor of Political Science at MIT, Director of MIT Security Studies Program
MIT Security Studies Program
Episode: Barry Posen
Don Bentley
Best-selling thriller writer known for carrying the Mitch Rapp torch
Episode: Don Bentley
Karen Elliott House
Distinguished journalist, expert on global affairs, and former publisher of The Wall Street Journal
Episode: Karen House
Oona Hathaway
Professor of international law at Yale Law School, expert on global legal challenges and US foreign relations.
Yale University
Episode: Oona Hathaway
Ryan Hass
Director of the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, expert on U.S.-China relations
Brookings Institution
Episode: Ryan Hass
Einat Wilf
Former Knesset member and leading Israeli thinker
Episode: Einat Wilf

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • approachable without oversimplifing

    Just finished listening to the Clearer than Truth podcast and highly recommend it for anyone interested in national security and foreign policy.

    What sets this podcast apart is how it takes complex, often abstract topics and makes them approachable without oversimplifying. The hosts ask deeply insightful questions and give their expert guests enough room to explore ideas in meaningful depth. You come away not only understanding what policymakers are thinking—but why they think the way they do. more

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Rupert Wainwright & David Dodson
Q: What is your goal for the music video?
Rupert expresses that the goal is raising awareness and fundraising for the Ukrainian cause through the song "Heroes."
Rupert Wainwright & David Dodson
Q: What has led you to becoming active in this space recently?
Rupert discusses his time in Ukraine, insights from his work in Russia, and the impact of the invasion on his perspective.
Philip Zelikow
Q: Is there a path forward for the United States to get out of the situation?
Yes, there is a path, and President Trump may inadvertently contribute to it by opening space for a competence agenda in governance.
Philip Zelikow
Q: Do you draw any comparisons of the US after Iraq and Afghanistan and its adventures in the last 20 years?
Yes, I think you can to some degree, drawing parallels between Britain's overextension in the past and current U.S. challenges, especially regarding its financial center status and public confidence in governance.
Arash Azizi
Q: What are the current biggest gaps though in the negotiations? What's holding things up?
The main gaps involve Iran's enrichment levels and shipping of uranium outside of Iran, as well as broader regional issues regarding sanctions and military engagement.

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