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United States
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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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American alliances aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.

On this episode of After America, Matt Duss joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Trump administration’s new tariffs against Europe, what if anything it might do in Iran, and its threats ... more

From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.

On this episode of After America, Professor Elizabeth N Saunders from Columbia University joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the “... more

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The Trump administration’s imperial march is gathering pace.

On this episode of After America, Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, the credibility of the Trump administration’s... more

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Elizabeth Cham
A fellow at UTS in the business school and former executive assistant to Gough Whitlam.
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Episode: Did the US play a role in the Whitlam dismissal?
Charlie Lewis
Reporter at large for Crikey, focusing on politics, culture, history, and the United States.
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Episode: "Anti-achievement" Democrats let pressure off Trump
Allan Behm
Special advisor on international affairs at The Australia Institute
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Episode: "Everything is uncertain": Trump-Xi meeting leaves the world on edge
Dr. Frank Yuan
Postdoctoral researcher at The Australia Institute
The Australia Institute
Episode: "Everything is uncertain": Trump-Xi meeting leaves the world on edge
Dr. Emma Shortis
Director of International & Security Affairs at the Australia Institute
Australia Institute
Episode: Albanese visits Trump as US democracy circles a golden drain
Navi Pillay
Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and chair of the Commission of Inquiry on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory
UN
Episode: No peace without accountability: Sydney Peace Laureate Navi Pillay
Antoun Issa
Founder of DeepCut, an independent Australian news and analysis outlet
DeepCut
Episode: Trump's plan no path to lasting peace
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

Hosts

Angus Blackman
Host and political commentator with a background in the Australia Institute, contributing to discussions on U.S. foreign policy and implications for Australia.
Emma Shortis
Host and Director of International & Security Affairs at the Australia Institute, known for her expertise in U.S.-Australia relations and political analysis.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Just the usual

    Regurgitating the usual stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    9958577584
    Australiaa month ago
  • Always first class

    Look forward to every episode; thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ZoomStrange
    Australia9 months ago
  • Intelligent thoughtful current analysis 👍

    Love this podcast. Excellent content every week. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MerriCreek
    Australia9 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
    Australia9 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
    Australiaa year ago

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#61
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#220
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#249
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"Anti-achievement" Democrats let pressure off Trump
Q: What are the Democrats doing, Charlie?
Charlie Lewis expresses uncertainty about the Democrats' strategy, suggesting that they could not have handled the shutdown situation worse.
Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever
Q: How do these victories signal a shift in the political landscape?
The victories indicate a mobilized electorate responding to local issues, particularly economic affordability.
Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever
Q: Emma, is hope alive?
Yes, hope is alive as demonstrated by the victories seen in the elections.
Trump's plan no path to lasting peace
Q: Would it be beneficial to try to talk to them, to talk to them about moderating their stance?
The West rejected the democratic aspirations of the Palestinian people when Hamas was elected in 2006.
Trump's plan no path to lasting peace
Q: Is that a realistic option? Do you think that would maybe provide some agency?
No, because the Palestinian Authority has zero popularity among Palestinians and is considered a collaborator with the Israelis.

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