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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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Robert Kaplan is a bestselling author and geopolitical analyst, known for works like The Revenge of Geography. A longtime foreign affairs correspondent for The Atlantic, he has also advised the Pentagon and served as a leading voice in strategic anal... more

Nataliya Gumenyuk is a Ukrainian journalist, documentary filmmaker, and CEO & founder of the Public Interest Journalism Lab, as well as co-founder of The Reckoning Project. She is one of the leading voices documenting war crimes and pursuing internat... more

Branko Milanović is one of the world’s leading economists and a former lead economist at the World Bank. Known for his groundbreaking work on global inequality, Milanović has spent decades analyzing how wealth and power shift across countries and ind... more

Charles Kupchan is a professor of international affairs at Georgetown University and a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served on the National Security Council under Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, helping sh... more

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Nataliya Gumenyuk
Prominent Ukrainian journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author; CEO/founder of Public Interest Journalism Lab; co-founder of The Reckoning Project, Ukraine Testifies
Public Interest Journalism Lab; The Reckoning Project, Ukraine Testifies
Episode: Nataliya Gumenyuk
Branko Milanović
Economist, former lead economist at the World Bank
World Bank (former)
Episode: Branko Milanović
Charles Kupchan
American scholar of international relations, Georgetown University professor
Georgetown University; Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Charles Kupchan
Ram Charan
Business advisor and author
Episode: Ram Charan
Mohammed Soliman
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute; Director at McLarty Associates; author of West Asia
Middle East Institute; McLarty Associates
Episode: Mohammed Soliman
Benjamin Nathans
Historian and author of To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause, The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement
Episode: Benjamin Nathans
John Bolton
Former ambassador and national security adviser
United States Government (former)
Episode: John Bolton
Yukon Huang
Senior Fellow in the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Yukon Huang
Edward Luce
Journalist and Financial Times Chief US Commentator
Financial Times
Episode: Edward Luce

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Nathan Kiker
Host of the show; appears across multiple episodes with background in geopolitical analysis.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 24 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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Consistently strong guest diversity and rigorous analysis.
Clear, accessible complexity—topics explained without oversimplification.
High-quality insights into national security and foreign policy.
Guests are given space to explore ideas deeply and thoughtfully.

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#192
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#194
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#250
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Nataliya Gumenyuk
Q: How does treating these offenses as crimes rather than tragedies change how journalists cover them now versus a few years ago?
Viewing this as crimes rather than tragedies emphasizes deliberate intent, sustains accountability pressures, and keeps survivors' stories in the public eye while framing reporting as part of a longer justice process rather than a temporary humanitarian news cycle.
Nataliya Gumenyuk
Q: You recently took the bold step of filing a criminal lawsuit in Argentina under universal jurisdiction. What did you see in the political gridlock of the ICC or the UN that convinced you we need to start looking towards the global south for justice?
The environment in 2024 allowed for a different approach and bigger space for considering this option, showing that justice can be pursued beyond Western-centric institutions and that Argentina's tradition of addressing human rights crimes provided a constructive precedent.
Charles Kupchan
Q: In one or two lines, how do you define liberal realism and what makes it different from classic primacy or restraint?
I see myself as a realist in that power politics drive state behavior, but liberal realism recognizes that cooperative arrangements and rules can mitigate contradictions. Unlike hard primacy or pure restraint, liberal realism accepts competition yet emphasizes institutions, alliances, and shared norms to manage rivalry and sustain peace.
Branko Milanović
Q: Why does Asia's rise matter for global power and inequality?
The rise of Asia reshapes geopolitical power and personal incomes; as Asia accounts for a growing share of global output, people in Asian countries gain relative income strength, while those in traditional Western economies may see relative declines, influencing geopolitics and demand for goods.
Branko Milanović
Q: What defines the new national market liberalism replacing neoliberal globalization?
The guest explains that while international liberal principles have eroded, domestically many countries—especially the United States under Trump—have kept or intensified neoliberal policies like deregulation and lower taxes for capital, creating a national market liberalism that applies more strongly at home than abroad.

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This program consistently covers high-stakes geopolitics, global economics, and security policy with a focus on how power shifts shape world events. Episodes frequently feature policymakers, academics, and seasoned analysts who unpack complex topics—ranging from U.S.–China competition and security dilemmas to regional power dynamics in the Middle East and Europe—into clear, actionable insights. A common thread is analyzing how policy choices, technology, and economics interact to influence national strategy, global markets, and international institutions. A standout aspect is the willingness to host provocative viewpoints from hawkish and realist perspectives, alongside historical context and rigorous background research, making it valuable... more

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