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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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John Bolton is a veteran American diplomat and national security expert who served as the U.S. National Security Advisor from 2018 to 2019. He previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and held multiple senior roles in Republican adm... more

Yukon Huang is a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and a leading authority on China’s economy and global financial relations. He previously served as the World Bank’s Country Director for China and Russia, giving him fir... more

Edward Luce is the chief U.S. commentator and columnist for the Financial Times, where he covers American politics, foreign policy, and global power shifts. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski,... more

Brad Thor is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the most prominent voices in the modern thriller genre. Best known for his long-running Scot Harvath series, Thor’s novels explore terrorism, intelligence, and global security with meticu... more

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Recent Guests

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
Brad Thor
New York Times bestselling author of 25 thrillers, known for faction writing and geopolitical storytelling
Self-directed through publishing house (Simon & Schuster)
Episode: Brad Thor
Jeffrey Sachs
Professor at Columbia University and former UN adviser
Columbia University
Episode: Jeffrey Sachs
Dmitri Alperovitch
Co-founder and chairman of the Silverado Policy Accelerator
Silverado Policy Accelerator
Episode: Dmitri Alperovitch
Peter Pomerantsev
Kiev-born, London-raised author, journalist, and TV producer; expert on propaganda and information wars
Johns Hopkins University (senior fellow)
Episode: Peter Pomerantsev
Nicolas Niarchos
New Yorker contributing writer and conflict reporter, author of The Elements of Power
The New Yorker / The Nation (contributor)
Episode: Nicolas Niarchos
Stephen Walt
Professor, Harvard University, realist international relations theorist
Harvard University
Episode: Stephen Walt
Tim Bouverie
Author of Appeasement, Chamberlain, Hitler, Churchill and the Road to War; historian
Historical author
Episode: Tim Bouverie

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 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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Listeners appreciate the podcast for making complex geopolitical topics accessible and understandable.
The engaging dialogue with expert guests is frequently highlighted as a strength, adding depth to the discussions.
People find value in the thoughtful questions posed by the hosts, enhancing their understanding of global issues.

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Stephen Walt
Q: What is the realist view on NATO enlargement and Russia's response?
Enlargement was perceived as provoking Russia, resulting in security concerns and a more assertive Russian stance at odds with Western expectations about a secure European order.
Stephen Walt
Q: How would you describe President Trump's foreign policy—realist or something else?
Walt describes it as predatory realism in some aspects, where the U.S. seeks maximum advantage in all relationships, including with allies, which differs from traditional realist restraint.
Stephen Walt
Q: Specifically, how did the elites misunderstand the unipolar moment? What went wrong and when?
The belief was that liberal democracy would become the default world order, but this underestimated the resilience of other great powers and overestimated the inevitability of liberal convergence.
Yukon Huang
Q: Why does the trade deficit matter to the United States and to Trump's tariff policies?
The trade deficit is tied to the dollar's global role and the country's fiscal balance; tariffs may not fundamentally alter the deficit because it's driven by structural factors like the dollar's reserve status and the need to finance deficits, not just trade flows.
Brad Thor
Q: How do you balance entertainment with informing readers about geopolitics?
Thor explains his aim is to entertain while subtly educating readers about how global politics operates, avoiding overt didacticism while presenting credible scenarios and stakes.

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