Clearer Than Truth
Nathan Kiker & George Bogden
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-oriented shows, is committed to keeping listeners updated on breaking global events. Airing once every few weeks, it dissects the latest news, featuring insights from experts around the world. From discussions on significant geopolitical developments to the passage of controversial laws, this podcast provides concise yet comprehensive analyses.
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Mar 25, 2025 • 41min
Terry McAuliffe
Terry McAuliffe is a seasoned political leader and businessman who served as the 72nd Governor of Virginia. A former Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, he has been a key figure in national and state politics, focusing on economic growth, job creation, and education.4oSupport the show
Mar 25, 2025 • 45min
Dr. Andrew A. Michta
Dr. Andrew A. Michta is a Senior Fellow at the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at the Atlantic Council and term life member at the Council on Foreign Relations.Support the show
Feb 18, 2025 • 34min
Rupert Wainwright & David Dodson
In a special episode of Clearer Than Truth, Nathan is joined by Grammy winner Rupert Wainwright (Stigmata, The Fog) and filmmaker David Dodson to discuss their latest collaboration - HEROES UKRAINEMake sure to check out Rupert and David's incredible music video here - https://youtu.be/M5SOkb7M2HoSupport the show
Jan 14, 2025 • 31min
Saleha Mohsin
Saleha Mohsin is the author of PAPER SOLDIERS, a compelling exploration of financial power and politics. As a Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News, she covers the intersection of economics and policy, bringing clarity to complex global financial systems. Saleha is also the host of The Big Take DC podcast, where she interviews key decision-makers and thought leaders shaping the nation's capital. Support the show
Dec 18, 2024 • 40min
Joshua Landis
Joshua M. Landis is an American academic and leading expert on the Middle East, with a particular focus on Syria. He directs the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma and has been the author of the blog Syria Comment since 2004.Support the show
Dec 11, 2024 • 49min
Kelley Currie
Kelley Currie is an American human rights lawyer and former Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues (2020–2021). She has served as the U.S. Representative to the U.N. Economic and Social Council and Acting Deputy U.S. Representative to the U.N. A former senior fellow at the Project 2049 Institute, Currie has held senior roles in the U.S. State Department and various human rights organizations, focusing on security, public policy, and humanitarian issues.Support the show
Nov 26, 2024 • 52min
Joby Warrick
Joby Warrick is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author who has been a member of The Washington Post’s National staff since 1996. Specializing in Middle East issues, terrorism, and weapons proliferation, Warrick has authored three acclaimed nonfiction books, including Red Line: The Unraveling of Syria and America's Race to Destroy the Most Dangerous Arsenal in the World and Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS, which won the Pulitzer Prize for nonfiction in 2016.Support the show
Nov 22, 2024 • 58min
Tom Gardner
Tom Gardner is The Economist’s Africa correspondent, based in Nairobi. With nearly a decade of experience, including time in Addis Ababa during the 2020-22 Tigray war, his reporting on Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa has appeared in The Guardian, Foreign Policy, and The Atlantic. His first book, The Abiy Project: God, Power and War in the New Ethiopia, was published in 2024.Support the show
Nov 19, 2024 • 47min
James Barnett
James Barnett is a research fellow at the Hudson Institute, specializing in conflict, terrorism, and geopolitics in Africa. With extensive fieldwork experience in conflict zones, he has conducted research in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan, and Ukraine.Support the show
Nov 12, 2024 • 51min
Michael J. Williams
Michael John Williams is associate professor of international affairs and director of international relations graduate programs at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University. He specializes in international security, NATO, and European-Russian relations. Trained at the London School of Economics, he brings an interdisciplinary approach to examining society-military relations and warfare.Support the show
