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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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Brad Thor returns to the show to discuss his latest thriller, Choke Point, a geopolitical suspense novel that explores one of the most consequential strategic questions of the 21st century: what happens if China gains control over the world's most cr... more

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Dr. Michael Auslin, historian, Hoover Institution fellow, and author of National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America, joins the show to explore the remarkable journey of America's founding document as the nation approaches its ... more

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Mark Galeotti is one of the world’s foremost experts on Russia, an honorary professor at University College London, director of Mayak Intelligence, and author of more than 30 books on Russian history, intelligence, and organized crime. His latest wor... more

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Douglas Brunt is a New York Times bestselling author, and host of the podcast Dedicated. His latest book, The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel, uncovers the forgotten story of the Nobel family’s oil empire — a business that once rivaled Rockefeller’s Sta... more

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Michael Auslin
Historian, Stanford Hoover Institution Fellow and author of National Treasure
Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Episode: Dr. Michael Auslin – Stanford Hoover Institution Fellow & Author of National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America
Mark Galeotti
Historian of the Russian state and security/intelligence expert
Honorary Professor at University College London; Senior Associate Fellow at RUSI
Episode: Mark Galeotti - Author of over 25 books on Russia; Director of Mayak Intelligence
Douglas Brunt
New York Times bestselling author and host of the Dedicated podcast
Author & Podcaster
Episode: Douglas Brunt - New York Times Best-Selling Author
Ryan Crocker
Former U.S. Ambassador
U.S. Department of State (ambassadorial roles)
Episode: Ryan Crocker - Former U.S. Ambassador
David McCloskey
Former CIA analyst and presidential briefer, author of Damascus Station, Moscow X, and The Persian; co-host of The Rest Is Classified
Author and podcaster
Episode: David McCloskey - Co-Host of The Rest is Classified
Ken Rogoff
Professor of International Economics, Harvard University
Harvard University
Episode: Kenneth Rogoff - Professor of International Economics at Harvard University
Robert Kaplan
Best-selling American author and geopolitical analyst
The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, The Washington Post, The New York Times, National Interest
Episode: Robert Kaplan
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

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Nathan Kiker
Host of Clearer Than Truth; frequent moderator and interviewer; specializes in global politics and history.
George Bogdan
Co-host with extensive experience in linking geopolitical analysis to current events.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 25 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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Content consistently blends current events with historical context for deeper understanding.
Guests are pressed with insightful questions that illuminate underlying reasoning.
High-quality guest lineup provides strong, credible perspectives on geopolitics and policy.
Audience appreciates how topics are made approachable without oversimplification.

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Dr. Michael Auslin – Stanford Hoover Institution Fellow & Author of National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America
Q: So what drew you to write a full history of the Declaration of Independence as a living object and not just a founding text?
Auslin explains his motivation to examine the Declaration beyond its famous lines, tracing its evolution, material history, and manifold manifestations over two and a half centuries, highlighting how it has been read, displayed, and repurposed as a symbol of rights and national identity.
Brad Thor - NYT Bestselling Author of Choke Point
Q: What is the worst-case strategic reality for the US if China succeeds in controlling this passage through Thailand?
Thor outlines potential disruptions to global trade and security, including how a successful canal project could leverage soft power to sway policy and potentially destabilize regional alliances, while illustrating the fragility of maritime chokepoints.
Brad Thor - NYT Bestselling Author of Choke Point
Q: Brad, welcome back to Clear Than Truth. How does Choke Point connect real geopolitics to a fictional thriller?
Thor explains that his fiction is built around real-world dynamics like China's Belt and Road Initiative and the strategic importance of chokepoints, making the suspense plausible and timely for readers who follow current events.
Douglas Brunt - New York Times Best-Selling Author
Q: What parallels does the host see between early 20th-century Baku and today's Eastern Europe in terms of oil and power?
The discussion draws lines between past oil-driven geopolitical contests and modern energy geopolitics, noting that control over oil resources shaped regional power dynamics and sustained strategic interests across eras.
Douglas Brunt - New York Times Best-Selling Author
Q: How did Emanuel Nobel become Russian citizens and why did that matter for his business?
Emanuel secured Russian citizenship after the czar's authorities toured Nobel operations and were impressed by their capabilities, which enabled him to operate more effectively within the Russian Empire, especially in the Caucasus oil fields.

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Insightful discussions center on geopolitics, history, and global economics, featuring historians, diplomats, economists, and policy experts. Each episode connects current events to underlying systems—trade, power dynamics, diplomacy, and security—while unpacking complex ideas into clear, practical takeaways for professionals and thoughtful listeners alike. Notable is the mix of high-profile guests and rigorous analysis that balances narrative storytelling with data-driven context, making it a strong fit for those who want informed perspectives on world affairs without sacrificing accessibility. A recurring strength is the ability to draw actionable implications for policy, business strategy, and international relations from nuanced convers... more

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4. Ryan Crocker
5. David McCloskey
6. Ken Rogoff
7. Robert Kaplan
8. Nataliya Gumenyuk

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