
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 | 100 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPoliticsNews Commentary | |||

Despite the global upheaval caused by the Trump administration, the Australian government is trying to plough on with AUKUS as if Biden was still in charge.
On this episode of After America, Guardian Australia journalist Ben Doherty joins Dr Emma S... more
Stuck in a quagmire of its own making in Iran, the Trump administration has little to show for its diplomatic efforts in Beijing.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss the fallout from Donald Trump’s China vis... more
A majority of Australians now think Donald Trump is a bigger threat to world peace than either Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping.
On the 100th episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss new Australia Institute polling on Austra... more
160 years after the American Civil War, the Confederacy is ascendent.
On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss the Trump administration’s withdrawal of troops from Germany, why the United States is losing its war on ... 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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