Australia traded sovereignty for security with the AUKUS submarine deal, but it might end up with neither.

“You just [expletive] shot the reporter!” Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was in the middle of a live cross, covering the protests against the Trump administration’s mass deportation policy in Los Angeles, California. As Tomasi spoke to the camera, microphone in hand, an LAPD officer in the background appeared to target her directly, hitting her in

Musk may be out, but the influence of the tech bros has never been greater.

Trump promised a golden age for the US economy – and now a golden dome to protect the continent.

Trump’s confrontation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was about trying to show who’s in charge.

Donald Trump isn’t an aberration – he’s as much a product of American history as JFK or Barack Obama.

The Trump administration is orchestrating a colossal transfer of wealth and power to the very rich.

How big a role did Trump play in Australia’s remarkable federal election result?

The white men in the White House are trying to radically reshape modern America.

The United States is disappearing down an authoritarian rabbit hole and Australian leaders are struggling to respond.

However well the 47th president hit ‘em in Florida, he cannot find a green with his tariffs.

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.

The Trump administration’s approach to the world can be summed up in three emojis: fist, American flag, fire. The president, meanwhile, is busy “not joking” about staying in office for an unconstitutional third term.

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

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.

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia joins us to discuss why defending Ukraine’s sovereignty is critical for Australia, America and other democracies around the world.

After a week when America’s reliability as an ally was called into question, new research shows that more Australians think Donald Trump is the greatest threat to world peace than either Xi Jinping or Vladimir Putin.

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?

The Trump administration is chatting with Putin and telling European leaders that they’re the problem. So what does this 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.

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

President Donald Trump has been issuing Executive Orders and dominating the media cycle, trying to radically reshape America and the world in the process.

The second Trump era has begun.

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.

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.

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.

We discuss brainworms, Elon’s new gig, and why it’s a really bad idea to micro-dose E. coli.

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

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