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The Trump administration is chatting with Putin and telling European leaders that they’re the problem. So what does this mean for Australia?
On this episode of After America, Senator David Shoebridge, the Australian Greens Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Affairs, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss cultural cringe, the Australian Government’s response to Trump’s tariffs and why the AUKUS submarine deal makes Australia less safe.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 11 February 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: David Shoebridge, Senator for New South Wales and the Australian Greens Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Affairs // @davidshoebridge
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
Show notes:
Standing up to Trump with Malcolm Turnbull, After America (November 2024)
Return to Trumpland with Zoe Daniel, After America (December 2024)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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