After America
The Australia InstituteThe United States we thought we knew is gone. And it isn’t coming back.
Every week on After America, Dr Emma Shortis examines the second Trump presidency, its impact at home and abroad, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.
Presented by the Australia Institute.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 115 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||
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Faced with an entirely new type of president, the Australian government insists on playing an old game by the old rules.
Dr Emma Shortis reflects on Trump’s “joke” about a third term in office at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, before If Yo... more
No one knows what’ll happen at the November midterms or the next presidential election. Is the Australian government prepared for the worst-case scenario?
On this bonus episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis joins Glenn Connley to discuss the up... more
Former Washington Post journalist Anna Fifield reflects on her time at the paper, the state of American media, and New Zealand’s role in the world.
On this episode of After America, New Zealand-based journalist Anna Fifield joins Dr Emma Shortis to... more
Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.
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A thoughtful, policy-forward discussion focusing on US politics, international affairs, and Australia's role in a shifting global order. Episodes frequently analyze the Trump era, US–Australia relations, and regional security dynamics, with grounded critiques of strategy, governance, and international law. A core strength is hosting informed guests from think tanks, journalism, and policy institutes to unpack complex geopolitics in a clear, Australia-facing lens. Noteworthy is a consistent emphasis on accountability, peace-oriented critique, and independent thinking about alliances and how domestic politics intersect with foreign policy. Potential listeners will find high-level analysis, rigorous questioning, and a distinctive Australian pe... more
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2. Anna Fifield
3. Anna Chang
4. Lindsay Owens
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6. Leanne Minshull
7. Emma Shortis
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