Best Andrew Schieffer Podcasts (2025)

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Can Policy Win the AI Race? 21:50

1d ago21:50

21:50

"There's some real concern that if U.S. companies back away from selling in China, Chinese companies like Huawei could become dominant in this space and outsell us all over the world, which then hurts our competitiveness." China and the United States have quickly taken the lead in the global AI race, each acting as a hub for innovation in its own h…

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YoVG # 486 F Realism! 1:15:37

3d ago1:15:37

1:15:37

In this week's episode we wanted to keep it fun and light again. So, we talk about the true enemy of a good time: realism. Okay not always. Some realistic elements can really add to a game. Certain mechanics being realistic adds authenticity, or keeps a loop challenging and fresh. But when does realism go too far? Also in this episode: reasons Miam…

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China Weathers the Storm of U.S. Tariffs 18:58

9d ago18:58

18:58

“This is not good for China’s economy, but they have staying power, and I don’t see them backing down.” While the pandemic years were tough on China’s economy, the country has recently recovered financially, recording a 5 percent growth rate last year. China is also becoming increasingly less dependent on exports to the United States and is diversi…

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YoVG # 485 PS6 Rumors, Already!? 1:06:55

10d ago1:06:55

1:06:55

There are already PS6 rumors gaining momentum. Does this further prove that PS5 has been sort of a dud? I don't know. And we aren't going into how true or possible this rumor is: just talking about what it would take to be a success. Plus, I share more YoVG deep lore. correction I misspeak about Marathon: I have only seen the official gameplay trai…

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Auto Tariffs Threaten to Drive Up Prices 23:26

11d ago23:26

23:26

"The President's 'Liberation Day' really shakes the foundation of the current system in the auto industry...if these tariffs stay on for any length of time, they could lead to a fundamental reordering of the U.S. market." The slate of tariffs recently announced by the White House will likely lead to rising costs for cars in the United States, espec…

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China’s Halt of Critical Minerals 20:15

11d ago20:15

20:15

CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran joins the podcast to discuss China’s halt of critical minerals to the United States. In addition to consumer products, the Pentagon and defense contractors are heavily reliant on magnets and rare earth minerals mined or processed in China. Baskaran discusses the impact of this decision and more.…

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Rep. Bryan Steil on STABLE Act 22:57

16d ago22:57

22:57

“We are in the Golden Age of digital assets.” More Americans than ever are investing in cryptocurrencies and digital assets, keeping the United States dominant in blockchain technologies. However, given market volatility and the decentralized nature of these assets, some lack confidence in dollar-denominated payment stablecoins as a viable investme…

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YoVG # 484 Switch 2: Failure to Launch? 1:09:12

17d ago1:09:12

1:09:12

The Switch 2 was revealed a week ago and for a short time, a very short time, spirits were high. Since then, Nintendo has had to push back the pre-order date, take back the announced price, and do damage control on their planned variable pricing for games. The biggest culprit? Trade uncertainty as big ol' tariffs start hitting everywhere. But it tu…

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Liberation Day Fallout and What Comes Next 30:33

18d ago30:33

30:33

In this special crossover episode with CSIS podcast, The Trade Guys, Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller unpack the latest news about the impacts of the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs and how markets, trading partners, and consumers will respond.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Mark Penn Polls and the Future of News 22:49

20d ago22:49

22:49

Stagwell CEO and longtime pollster/strategist talks about his latest Harvard CAPS/Harris poll findings plus a discussion about the future of news.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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South Korea’s Quiet Crisis and Trade with the U.S. 7:05

22d ago7:05

7:05

CSIS’ Victor Cha joins the podcast to discuss South Korea’s “Quiet Crisis” of leadership and the vacuum in wake of President Yoon’s impeachment, plus, the impact of President Trump’s tariffs while the ROK seeks to elect its next leader over the next two months.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Reciprocal Tariff Reactions 24:18

23d ago24:18

24:18

In this special crossover episode with CSIS podcast, The Trade Guys, Bill Reinsch and Andrew give their first takes on the April 2 tariff announcements from the White House.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Brief: Trump's Tariff Plan 11:18

23d ago11:18

11:18

CSIS’s Navin Girishankar joins the podcast to discuss the new world order President Trump has created with his latest tariff announcement.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 483 Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Direct! 1:03:58

24d ago1:03:58

1:03:58

I think the technical term for this is: a pickle. In a vacuum, Nintendo had an excellent direct. This is shaping up to be a wonderful launch. Especially if you consider players who will only own a Switch 2 - there is a host of excellent games coming to the Switch 2 within the first few months, to say nothing of excellent games in the first year! Bu…

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Drones and AI on the Ukrainian Battlefield 17:01

25d ago17:01

17:01

"Ukraine is sort of a laboratory for what the future of warfare across the planet could look like." The war in Ukraine has caused rapid military innovation since Russia's invasion over three years ago, from military-commercial integration to collaboration with the civil sector to the production of cheap, small attritable drones. But most of all, Uk…

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Brief: What to Expect from Tariffs 5:26

26d ago5:26

5:26

In this special episode of The Truth of the Matter, Andrew is joined by CSIS's Philip Luck, director of the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, to discuss the new tariffs set to take effect on April 2 and their impact on Americans and the global economy.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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China Cracks Down on Journalism 19:13

1M ago19:13

19:13

“If you’re a reporter in Beijing right now, you have to assume that the Chinese government knows every source you’re meeting with, that they know every interview you’re going to do.” When Jane Perlez worked as the New York Times bureau chief in Beijing, she supervised 15 journalists. Now, the Times has only two journalists permanently based in Chin…

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YoVG # 482 Switch 2 Direct Predictions w/ Stealth40k! 1:15:51

1M ago1:15:51

1:15:51

Nintendo's Switch 2 Direct is coming and all the rumors say it is going to be one hell of a show! We have special guest Stealth40k on to discuss what we know, rumors and hopes. Also, apologies for my audio quality on this one: Windows switched my mic to my webcam, and because we were recording when it happened - no pop up to let me know. So cool. V…

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Hidden Depths: Water as a Resource and a Weapon 24:13

1M ago24:13

24:13

Water is essential to global society, for everything from drinking and growing food to producing energy and cultural practices. 40 percent of the world’s workforce works in sectors that rely on water, and water counts for $58 trillion in global economic output each year. But while the industrialized world can take water access for granted, water re…

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Russia's Shadow War Against the West 19:14

1M ago19:14

19:14

Russia poses several types of threats to Western powers. In the conventional sphere, the invasion of Ukraine is a direct threat to European countries. But below the threshold of conventional war, Russia's military intelligence directorate is also carrying out "active measures," an irregular warfare campaign of sabotage and subversion against Wester…

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YoVG # 481 We Were Wrong! 55:22

1M ago55:22

55:22

We've gotten plenty of things wrong over the years. It's rare to say it as content creators, but for another evergreen episode this week, we thought: lets talk about being hilariously wrong. We cover everything from anime we were wrong about to being wrong about one of the biggest games of all time. So, lube up your ears and let us guide you on a j…

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Trump’s Muscular Middle East Policy 24:15

1M ago24:15

24:15

Former CIA Middle East expert Norman Roule joins the podcast to discuss President Trump’s muscular approach to the Houthis in Yemen and Hamas in Gaza.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Securing Full Stack U.S. Leadership in AI 21:47

1M ago21:47

21:47

“While AI is digital in nature, the binding constraint is physical.” While many think of the race for AI dominance as who can develop the best model, that’s only one piece of the puzzle. Frontier models, data centers, leading-edge chips, energy sources, and digital networks all form the full stack of AI leadership—and any one of them could be a poi…

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YoVG # 480 Best Genre Set in Each Decade (of the 20th Century) 1:11:01

2M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Comin' in with another breezy fun evergreen episode! Industry news is still sort of rough - although there is some cool rumors/leaks - and we wanted another fun episode. So, let's talk about game genres. We are going decade by decade from 1900 - 2000 and picking a genre, and making up a game that would best encapsulate that decade in our minds. We …

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Measles Outbreak Implications 23:53

2M ago23:53

23:53

The United States is experiencing the worst measles outbreak in 30 years and the highest rate of contraction in the past six years after nearly eradicating the disease. Cases have surged in communities with low immunization coverage, raising concerns about further transmission. Hospitals are reporting an increase in severe cases, particularly among…

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European Divorce 26:21

2M ago26:21

26:21

Following meetings with European diplomats in Brussels and Paris, CSIS’s Max Bergmann joins the podcast to discuss a possible United States divorce from our allies in Europe. As geopolitical tensions rise and Washington shifts its strategic focus toward the Indo-Pacific, European leaders question the long-term reliability of U.S. commitments to NAT…

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Intelligence and Subversion in Ukraine 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

CSIS’s Seth Jones, director of the CSIS Defense and Security Department, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of stopping U.S. intelligence sharing with Ukraine, whether European countries can fill the gap, and how this could affect peace negotiations. They also unpack the fallout from last week’s dramatic Trump-Zelensky meeting and how it could…

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YoVG # 479 Standing 7s 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Industry news is mostly sad atm and we decided we need a fun episode. A positive episode. We need to bring back the solid game. The 7 outta 10 - you're gonna have a good time, it's worth the money game. Maybe a hidden gem, maybe a game that we just need to admit got too much hate. Was I braver than Matt with my choices? Yes. Does that mean I am cor…

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Stepping Up on Spectrum 19:30

2M ago19:30

19:30

Matthew Pearl, director of the CSIS Strategic Technologies Program, joins the podcast to discuss all things spectrum, including his recent testimony before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on spectrum policy, how spectrum impacts our national security, actions that Congress and the administration can take to restore U.S sp…

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YoVG # 478 More Short Term Thinking From WB 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

The hits keep coming to development teams everywhere. At least this time it can't be said to be a surprise... Well, at least not totally. WB "old yeller'd" 3 studios this week, including Monolith Productions. Which is surprising given that team's pedigree and the fact that it was working on a big budget Wonder Woman game. When we look closer at the…

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Transatlantic Tensions at the Munich Security Conference 28:03

2M ago28:03

28:03

CSIS’s Steve Morrison and Caitlin Welsh join the podcast to discuss the fallout from Vice President JD Vance's controversial speech at the Munich Security Conference. European leaders, particularly in Germany, were outraged by his criticism of the far-right party AfD and his refusal to meet with Chancellor Scholz. They also dive into the broader im…

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Ukraine Minerals Deal Explained 14:24

2M ago14:24

14:24

CSIS’s Gracelin Baskaran, Director of the Critical Minerals and Security Program, joins the podcast to break down the recent U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal and its implications for global resource security. They discuss why Ukraine agreed to the deal without security guarantees, the risks this poses for private investment, and the broader geopolitical …

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Protecting the Backbone of the Internet 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

CSIS’s Erin Murphy, deputy director of the CSIS Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics, joins the podcast to discuss why subsea cables are so important to global security, the global actors most likely to sabotage these cables, how they play into great power competition with China, and policy recommendations to mitigate these threats.…

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Tumultuous Times in Europe 33:32

2M ago33:32

33:32

CSIS’s Max Bergmann, director of the CSIS Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program, joins the podcast to discuss the current state of European security, the potential for a U.S.-Europe tech war, how Ukraine negotiations might evolve, and more. Read or listen to Max Bergmann’s new report, The Transatlantic Alliance in the Age of Trump: The Coming Collisi…

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YoVG # 477 More Signs of Industry Pain 1:06:55

2M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

Look, if you have a game that fails spectacularly you can expect to be laid off. If your game explodes, and hits the top of the charts? Well, you can expect to be laid off then, too. It's only business. An increasingly volatile, confusing business. Marvel Rivals has been a massive success for Chinese publisher NetEase, and just as season two is abo…

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YoVG # 476 Sony Gets a B! (State of Play) 1:07:31

2M ago1:07:31

1:07:31

Maybe my expectations were super low, but I thought this was a pretty good State of Play. Was it incredible? Face Melting? No. But there was something in there for everyone. And a couple things looked right up our alley. So, successful in my mind. What did you grade this State of Play?By YoVideogames!

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Responding to the LA Wildfires 21:48

2M ago21:48

21:48

Ann Lee, co-founder and CEO of Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE Response), joins the podcast to discuss California’s risk of wildfires, CORE’s work to support those impacted by the fires, and how we can learn from relief efforts from past natural disasters to build resilience.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Tariffs and More Tariffs 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

Philip Luck, director of the CSIS Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business, joins the podcast to discuss the new U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, their potential impact on industry and consumers, and other ways to address China's impact on the global economy.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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What's Happening to USAID? 25:28

3M ago25:28

25:28

Noam Unger, director of the CSIS Sustainable Development and Resilience Initiative, joins the podcast to discuss the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and potential geopolitical or national security impacts that could follow.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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YoVG # 475 Capcom Spotlight 2025 1:09:21

3M ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Capcom had a pretty awesome spotlight. Granted - lots of stuff from last year, but announcing demos for a lot of them was very cool. Personally, I got the main thing I wanted which was more info about Onimusha. Plus we got more eyes on with Capcom Fighting Collection 2 (which I couldn't remember the name of because ya boy started running again and …

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Tariff Leverage 23:43

3M ago23:43

23:43

CSIS’s economics program director Philip Luck joins the podcast to talk about the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, and how those nations may respond.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Don’t Brush Off Bird Flu 19:17

3M ago19:17

19:17

Michaela Simoneau, associate fellow for global health security at CSIS, joins the podcast to discuss the recent outbreak of bird flu in the United States, the red flags that researchers watch for to determine whether a disease could become a pandemic, and the tools available to stop the spread of the virus.…

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YoVG # 474 Xbox's Changing Philosophy 1:13:58

3M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

The recent Xbox Developer Direct was... Pretty dang good. Refreshing after several years of lackluster showings. Shortly after, Phil Spencer gave an interview that added fuel to this new fire. Xbox is committing to a new philosophy. Will Sony change things up too? Nintendo? Ok, probably not Nintendo; things are going well for them.…

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DeepSeek Deep Dive 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

In this crossover episode with AI Policy Podcast, Andrew and Greg discuss the origins of Chinese AI Company DeepSeek (0:55), the release of its DeepSeek R1 model and what it means for the future of U.S.- China AI competition (3:05), why it prompted such a massive reaction by U.S. policymakers and the U.S. stock market (14:04), and the Trump adminis…

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Africa Policy in the Second Trump Administration 21:08

3M ago21:08

21:08

Catherine Nzuki, associate fellow in the CSIS Africa Program, joins the podcast to discuss the impact of new policies—like U.S. withdrawals from the World Health Organization and the Paris climate agreement—on Africa, how African nations can use great power competition between the United States and China to their advantage, and her new CSIS podcast…

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YoVG # 473 Nintendo (Finally) Announces Switch 2 & Is Bioware in Trouble? 1:15:43

3M ago1:15:43

1:15:43

Nintendo has finally made an official announcement about the Switch 2. No real information was included/confirmed but there were hints to where they are going. Additionally EA revealed a shortfall in sales with Veilguard. We discuss whether or not this puts Bioware in danger, but also whether their expectations would have caused a shortfall no matt…

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A Rising Barometer for 2025 19:38

3M ago19:38

19:38

Paul B. Stares, General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention and Director of the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations, joins the podcast to discuss the results of CFR’s 2025 Preventive Priorities Survey, which predicts more serious and more likely conflict contingencies than any other survey in its 17-yea…

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YoVG # 472 Ubisoft is For Sale 1:12:01

3M ago1:12:01

1:12:01

Yves Guillemot, CEO of Ubisoft, decided to address the rumors that Ubisoft is for sale. The buyout by Tencent failed, because the Guillemot family wanted to sell the company, but somehow retain control. Which, as you may already know, is insane. So Tencent apparently passed. But Yves says Ubisoft is not actually for sale. in his words, they are exp…

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Executive Order on AI and Energy Infrastructure - Emergency Podcast 2.0 23:02

3M ago23:02

23:02

In this special crossover episode with the AI Policy Podcast, Andrew, Greg, and CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program Director Joseph Majkut discuss the Biden administration's Executive Order on Advancing United States Leadership in Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure. They consider the motivation for this measure and its primary goals…

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AI Diffusion Framework - Emergency Podcast 28:30

3M ago28:30

28:30

In this crossover episode with the AI Policy Podcast, we break down the release of the Biden administration's Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion. We discuss the rationale for this latest control (0:52), and its reception among major AI and semiconductor firms (8:14), U.S. allies (17:15), and the incoming administration (19:48).…

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