After America
After America
The Australia Institute
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, its impact at home and abroad, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.  Presented by the Australia Institute.
International law is under attack. Australia can stand up for justice.
The Australian government constantly talks up the international rules-based order – but its willingness to uphold the principles that underpin it is inconsistent at best.
Aug 10
31 min
"Quiet, piggy": how the Trump administration projects misogyny abroad
Fragile men in government and tech are supercharging misogyny in the United States and beyond.
Aug 3
33 min
Matt Bevan on the midterms and where Trump’s money comes from
Faced with an entirely new type of president, the Australian government insists on playing an old game by the old rules.
Jul 27
32 min
As American democracy faces huge tests, is Australia prepared for the worst?
No one knows what’ll happen at the November midterms or the next presidential election. Is the Australian government prepared for the worst-case scenario?
Jul 22
31 min
Trump administration chips away at independent media, faith in democracy
Former Washington Post journalist Anna Fifield reflects on her time at the paper, the state of American media, and New Zealand’s role in the world.
Jul 20
35 min
BONUS | What's the point of One Nation?
Introducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss.
Jul 17
17 min
Sycophants and yes-men
Even with his luxury jet grounded, Trump and his administration have flown the United States into a strategic black hole.
Jul 13
32 min
After its big birthday, what comes next for America?
On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, in a heat wave, delayed by storms, Donald Trump gave a very Donald Trump speech.
Jul 6
31 min
My Iran deal is better than yours [citation needed]
Trump’s “peace” “deal” with Iran is already falling apart.
Jun 29
38 min
This World Cup shows who holds the cards in Trump’s economy
With the men’s football world cup underway and after a UFC event on the White House lawn, the relationship between sport and politics seems especially close in the United States right now.
Jun 22
29 min
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