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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.

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Podcast: After America

Bully’s gonna bully

April 8, 2025 featuring Richard Denniss and Emma Shortis

The Australian defence and foreign policy establishment is trying to continue with alliance-as-usual with America, but Trump will always put Australia’s interests second.

March 2025

Podcast: After America

We don’t need no Education

March 27, 2025 featuring Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman

Trump has signed an Executive Order that seeks to dismantle the Federal Department of Education – but can he actually do it?

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Dog acts

March 20, 2025 featuring Emma Shortis

The will-he-or-won’t-he game over Trump’s steel and alumnium tariffs is over. Turns out he will – despite the apparent offerings of the Australian Government.