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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, its impact at home and abroad, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.

Presented by the Australia Institute.

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While miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada and Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production.

On this episode of After America, Québécoise senator and pollution control expert Dr Rosa Galvez joins Dr E... more

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Last week’s Trump-Xi meeting delivered few tangible outcomes, but is a bigger shift in US-China relations under way?

On this episode of After America, Professor James Laurenceson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the latest US-China leaders’ meeting... more

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A new suite of legislation aims to ensure that Australia doesn’t fund, arm or invest in illegal settlements, war crimes or genocide – but the federal government has blocked an inquiry into the bills.

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The United States controls or has access to more than 100 defence facilities on Australian soil, according to new research.

On this episode of After America, Dr Richard Tanter joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss his new research on American access to ... more

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Recent Guests

Rawan Arraf
Executive Director, Principal Lawyer, founder of the Australian Centre for International Justice
Australian Centre for International Justice
Episode: Where are the red lines? Australia, genocide and international law
Richard Tanter
Senior Research Associate at the Nautilus Institute for Security and Sustainability; honorary professorial fellow in political science at the University of Melbourne
Nautilus Institute; University of Melbourne
Episode: America’s “shocking” access to Australian bases, revealed
Melissa Parke
Executive Director of ICANN, former Australian Minister for International Development and former Labour Member for Fremantle
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICANN)
Episode: "Part of the problem": why Australia, US haven't joined global nuclear weapons ban treaty
Chas Licciardello
Co-host of Planet America on the ABC; PEP podcast regular guest on After America
ABC, Planet America; PEP podcast
Episode: Will the midterms be NOT NORMAL? with Chas Licciardello
Chris Sidoti
Human rights lawyer, advocate and investigator. Former Australian Human Rights Commissioner; UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel
Former Australian Human Rights Commissioner; UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel
Episode: International law is under attack. Australia can stand up for justice.
Linda Robinson
Senior Fellow for Women and Foreign Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: "Quiet, piggy": how the Trump administration projects misogyny abroad
Matt Bevan
Host of ABC's If You're Listening, author of a companion book to his podcast
ABC
Episode: Matt Bevan on the midterms and where Trump’s money comes from
Anna Fifield
Kiwi journalist and foreign affairs analyst; former Washington Post and Financial Times correspondent
Between Giants (newsletter)
Episode: Trump administration chips away at independent media, faith in democracy
Anna Chang
Editor of The Point
The Point
Episode: BONUS | What's the point of One Nation?

Hosts

Emma Shortis
Director of International & Security Affairs at the Australia Institute; host of the program
Angus Blackman
Host of the show; associated with the Australia Institute
Glenn Connley
Host of Follow the Money and After America

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 122 ratings
  • The factual content of this podcast is quite good, but I almost can't stand the delivery sometimes, which can be quite petty and snarky

    Podcast Addict
    3
    MG
    2 months ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SimonAlfref
    Australia5 months ago
  • Pure Enjoyment

    I thoroughly this episode. I Didn’t want it to end. I really love your work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neil 025
    Australia8 months ago
  • Antidepressants Required

    I think the challenge with this kind of content is reporting information and opinion without leaving the listener feeling helpless or depressed. I’ve had enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    beachcoder
    Australia9 months ago
  • Just the usual

    Regurgitating the usual stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    9958577584
    Australia10 months ago

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#127
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Placid Trump-Xi summit bucks Washington ‘consensus’ of ever-rising tensions
Q: If you were president, would you throw him a big dinner?
I would not be throwing him a dinner. We'd have a conference-style meeting; I'd focus on getting down to concrete work.
Where are the red lines? Australia, genocide and international law
Q: What is the way forward for Australia to back international law beyond the Red Lines Package?
A combination of targeted sanctions, import bans on settlement goods, a two-way arms embargo, stricter guidance to public institutions on international law obligations, and active defense of international institutions like the ICC to ensure Australia enforces its obligations rather than avoiding them.
"Part of the problem": why Australia, US haven't joined global nuclear weapons ban treaty
Q: What would it mean for the treaty and momentum if Australia joined the TPNW?
Joining the treaty would be a powerful signal of independence in Australia's foreign policy, strengthen multilateral frameworks, and potentially improve Australia's standing and influence on global disarmament conversations, while ensuring guardrails on US alliance commitments.
America’s “shocking” access to Australian bases, revealed
Q: What does 'access' actually mean in practical terms at bases like Tindal?
Access can mean co-location and dedicated facilities for US forces, or on-site presence of US personnel and contractors who train, upgrade, and maintain systems, making the base part of a broader American-led operational framework.
America’s “shocking” access to Australian bases, revealed
Q: I wanted to begin by asking you to talk us through the scale of the footprint.
The footprint is extensive: there are around 155 facilities, with about two-thirds of them having some kind of US access, either through military or corporate presence or both, which is deeply surprising and signals a large, integrated network rather than a few isolated bases.

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

Listeners engage with sharp, globally minded analysis of US politics, international law, and Australia's strategic role in the world. Episodes frequently center US presidential dynamics, Australia–US alliance, Aukus, and regional security, paired with rigorous debates on democracy, governance, and policy responses. Notable is the engagement of high‑profile policy experts, journalists, and former diplomats, offering both scholarly and on‑the‑ground perspectives. The show tends to attract listeners who value evidence‑based discussion, cross‑regional analysis, and nuanced critiques of power, markets, and foreign policy. Potential sponsors and guests will likely find a thoughtful, policy‑driven audience that prefers well‑curated, academically i... more

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2. Richard Tanter
3. Melissa Parke
4. Chas Licciardello
5. Chris Sidoti
6. Linda Robinson
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