
The 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 | 96 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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Far from winding down, tit-for-tat threats on civilian energy infrastructure suggest the US-Israel war on Iran may enter a new spiral of violence.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss the war on Iran and how ... more
The Trump administration’s war on Iran is the most “incompetent, incoherent” war the United States has fought in a century, according to one US Senator.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss the Trump administ... more
The Australian government has been trying to placate Trump in order to secure the AUKUS submarine deal – and now we are seeing the results.
On this episode of Follow the Money and After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Ebony Bennett discuss the illegal... more
In the MAGAverse, it’s white men who are born to rule – at home and abroad.
On this episode of After America, Elizabeth Pancotti from Washington DC-based think tank Groundwork Collaborative joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the State of the Union, ... more
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A sharply focused analysis of US politics with a distinctly international perspective, centering on how American domestic policy and foreign intervention shape Australia's stance and strategy. Episodes routinely dissect Trump-era decisions, nuclear policy, and global governance while connecting these themes to Australia's security, diplomacy, and regional role. Notable strengths include a steady stream of expert guests from think tanks, journalism, and policy circles, plus a clear emphasis on international law, alliance dynamics, and ethical considerations in geopolitics. Listeners likely appreciate rigorous, evidence-based debate that translates complex US foreign policy into actionable context for Australian audiences, with a thoughtful c... more
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