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United States
American Democracy
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Australia-U.s. Relations
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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, what’s happening in global politics, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.

Presented by the Australia Institute.

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Donald Trump may have declared the war on Gaza over, but a welcome-but-shaky ceasefire and lasting peace are not the same thing.

On this episode of After America, Judge Navi Pillay, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and 2025 Sydney Peac... more

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As Trump and his officials look at invoking the Insurrection Act, the administration is using the ongoing government shutdown to lay off workers and consolidate power.

On this episode of After America, Elizabeth Pancotti, economic policy specialist... more

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After several failed attempts at brokering a ceasefire, President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, announced a 20-point peace plan for Gaza.

On this episode of After America, Antoun Issa joins Dr Emma Shortis to di... more

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As Trump takes a sledgehammer to American democracy, Australia’s leader snagged a selfie – and a one-on-one meeting in October. How that will go is anyone’s guess.

On this episode of After America, Charlie Lewis joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss th... more

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Recent Guests

Maxim Dotsenko
Director General of the Ukrainian Red Cross
Ukrainian Red Cross
Episode: Even war must have limits
Illya Kletskovskyy
Deputy Director of the Ukrainian Red Cross
Ukrainian Red Cross
Episode: Even war must have limits
Elizabeth Saunders
Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and a non-resident Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution
Columbia University
Episode: “I’m not a dictator”: how Trump is consolidating executive power
Allan Behm
Special Advisor in International Affairs at the Australia Institute
The Australia Institute
Episode: Empire strikes back
Helen Haines
Independent MP for Indi
Australian Parliament
Episode: Will Trump run again?
Musa Al-Gharbi
Sociologist and assistant professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook University
Episode: Are the Democrats an unworkable coalition?
Josh Bornstein
Award-winning employment and labor relations lawyer
Australia Institute
Episode: Trump's Big Bill makes America more dangerous while enriching a few
James Laurenceson
Director of the Australia-China Relations Institute at the University of Technology Sydney
University of Technology Sydney
Episode: How’s that trade war working out?
Matt Duss
Executive Vice President of the Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy
Episode: The golden age

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Angus Blackman
Co-host and presenter, currently affiliated with the Australia Institute.
Dr. Emma Shortis
Host and Director of International & Security Affairs at the Australia Institute, providing insightful analysis on U.S. politics and its implications for Australia.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 99 ratings
  • Always first class

    Look forward to every episode; thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZoomStrange
    Australia6 months ago
  • Intelligent thoughtful current analysis 👍

    Love this podcast. Excellent content every week. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MerriCreek
    Australia6 months ago
  • Exceedingly Relevant!

    Excellent discussion and insight into Australia’s relationship with our increasingly erratic and toxic exceptional friend. Could not recommend more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kellythatisit
    Australia6 months ago
  • Clear and concise

    Thanks for making sense of all this mess. It’s good to have clear, concise discussion by educated, informed, expert and sane speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HobartRE
    Australia8 months ago
  • Hands down the most pertinent pod for US politics from Oz perspective

    Dr Emma Shortis is the foremost expert in Australia-US relation. On her program, Dr Shortis curates a incredibly pertinent line up of guests, presenting them with well researched, intuitively en point questions that guide the conversations to uncover what lies at heart of the current political situation being discussed. Dr Shortis is an academic of good humour, warmth and erudite brilliance and I am personally very grateful that we have access to her and her guests views on the increasingly unpr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bingles.2011
    Germany8 months ago

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“I’m not a dictator”: how Trump is consolidating executive power
Q: What do you think it's important for the United States allies to understand about Trump and what he is doing?
Allies should recognize the volatility of Trump's decisions and the interconnectedness of global politics.
Even war must have limits
Q: What are the principal obstacles to success for you at the moment?
The humanitarian community struggles with high expectations and inadequate resources against overwhelming needs.
Even war must have limits
Q: How are you coping? How is the Ukraine Red Cross coping?
We are at the forefront responding actively to missile attacks and providing aid to civilian populations during emergencies.
Even war must have limits
Q: What's actually happening on the ground in Ukraine right now?
The humanitarian needs are extensive, with challenges increasing as funding decreases, especially in preparation for winter.
The Trump-Putin bromance continues at Alaska meeting
Q: How does Trump's nationalization of the Washington DC police force impact DC?
Dr. Shortis describes it as a mix of ridiculousness and danger, highlighting the contradictions of Trump's authoritarian approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions About After America

What is After America about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Discussions focus on the significant geopolitical shifts resulting from the Trump administration's policies, emphasizing the impacts on international relations, especially regarding Australia. The content centers around evolving U.S. politics, executive authority, and crises in regions such as Ukraine and Gaza. Unique insights on humanitarian issues and diplomacy are often presented, supported by expert guests from various fields such as academia, international relations, and health policy, offering a diverse perspective on global challenges and Australian policy responses. The episodes provide clarity and analysis on complex themes like authoritarianism, foreign policy dynamics, and humanitarian efforts, making it an essential resource for... more

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