By laying off tens of thousands of federal employees, challenging the authority of judges and throwing erstwhile allies under the bus, the Trump administration is radically reshaping America and its role in the world.

Trump appears to want a quick and dirty end to Russia’s invasion, but at what cost to Ukraine and to America’s reputation?

Australians, by and large, have seen America as an ally critical to our national security. But in just a few short weeks, Donald Trump has shown his administration is a threat to Australia and the world’s security. Australia may not be able to stop Trump from creating chaos, but we will undermine our own security if we don’t stand up for ourselves and for our values.

And some of you get annexed (maybe).

We discuss Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports and what they’ll mean for Australia.

Trump’s proposal for the US to “own” Gaza and force out the Palestinian population would make it American policy to support “a crime against humanity”, says US foreign policy expert, Matt Duss.

The Wrap with Amy Remeikis On September 30, 1938 British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain stood outside 10 Downing Street and declared the Munich Agreement had appeased German Chancellor Adolf Hitler’s territorial aims. “I believe it is peace for our time,” he said. “…Go home and get a nice quiet sleep.” Germany violated the agreement almost immediately. 

In the aftermath of the January 2025 ceasefire, the outlook for Palestinians remains dire.

We discuss US tariffs against its three largest trading partners, the political battle over who gets to be American, and Trump’s imperial ambitions.

The apocalyptic “the end is nigh” was a popular meme for the image of despair and exclusion from the accelerating prosperity of America and the West.

When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? When it is between Hamas and Israel, with Donald Trump as a late arrival to the treaty birthing suite in the role of midwife.

The second Trump era has begun.

A group of Australian leaders, including several Members of Parliament, have written to outgoing US President Joe Biden, urging him to grant a full and unconditional pardon to Julian Assange.

From threatening to annex Greenland to blaming California Democrats for the state’s deadly wildfires, the Trump circus is back in town – and he’s not even president yet.

Just some things.

A group of Pacific Island Elders, including two former leaders, have written an open letter to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, urging them to stop approving new fossil fuel projects.

Don Watson joins us to discuss Trump’s beyond-bizarre cabinet selections, Joe Biden’s tainted legacy, and what this might all mean for Australia on the final episode of After America for 2024.

“An Albanese Labor government will restore Australia’s climate leadership, and listen and act on Pacific island warnings of the existential threat of climate change.” Despite a clear election campaign commitment to listen to Pacific Island nations and act on climate change, the Australian government continues to enable and encourage new and expanded fossil fuel projects. When it

Australia was one of the first countries to present oral pleadings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) overnight, as the court began to examine what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change and what is their responsibility to assist nations most affected.

Zoe Daniel MP joins us to discuss the MAGA loyalists Trump is tapping for senior roles and how Australia can deal with the President-elect.

Trump says he’s going to make other countries pay with a sweeping new tariff regime – but in reality, everyone will lose.

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to discuss how Australia should approach the second Trump presidency.

Strap yourselves in. Convicted felon Donald Trump has been re-elected president of the United States.

With this presidential race now over, Emma Shortis reflects on an extraordinary campaign and the challenges that may lie ahead for Australia.