Oct 19, 202633 min
The United States keeps showing us what an unreliable ally it is. Are European governments now getting the message? Dr Tobias Cremer, Member of European Parliament, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss how the European...
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After America
Hosted by The Australia Institute · news · EN-AU
About this Podcast:
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.
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What is After America about?
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.
Who hosts After America?
After America is hosted by The Australia Institute. The show has published 127 episodes to date.
What has After America covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Waking up to reality? How Europe’s responding to Trump 2.0" (19 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Australian government unprepared to "back its own values" with Trump's America" (12 October 2026, 25 minutes), and "Shared challenges, shared failures: Canada and Australia aren’t meeting the moment" (5 October 2026, 35 minutes).
How often does After America publish?
After America publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 127 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on After America?
Booking probability for After America is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. After America requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. After America's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 12, 202625 min
The Australian government has been excruciatingly silent when it comes to standing up for the International Criminal Court and foundations of international law it so loves to talk about . Journalist Ben Doherty joins Dr...
- Oct 5, 202635 min
While miles apart in their responses to the Trump administration, Canada and Australia are in lock-step on expanding fossil fuel production. On this episode of After America , Québécoise senator and...
- Sep 28, 202626 min
Last week’s Trump-Xi meeting delivered few tangible outcomes, but is a bigger shift in US-China relations under way? On this episode of After America , Professor James Laurenceson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss...
- Sep 21, 202629 min
A new suite of legislation aims to ensure that Australia doesn’t fund, arm or invest in illegal settlements, war crimes or genocide – but the federal government has blocked an inquiry into the bills. On this...
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- Sep 14, 202634 min
The United States controls or has access to more than 100 defence facilities on Australian soil, according to new research. On this episode of After America , Dr Richard Tanter joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss his new...
Episode #118
"Part of the problem": why Australia, US haven't joined global nuclear weapons ban treaty
Sep 7, 202626 minNine nuclear weapons states are holding the rest of the world “hostage to annihilation”, but the Australian government is yet to act on a global ban. On this episode of After America , Dr Emma Shortis...
Episode #117
An unhealthy alliance: 75 years of ANZUS
Aug 31, 202629 minThe Australia-United States relationship is strong in spite of the flawed defence partnership. On this episode of After America , Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss 75 years of the ANZUS treaty, the Trump...
- Aug 24, 202631 min
What might the midterms mean for an historically unpopular president? On this episode of After America , Chas Licciardello joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the latest from the midterm primaries, the “civil...
- Aug 17, 202633 min
If the United States government isn’t caring for its own military personnel, how could policymakers expect the US to come to Australia’s aid? On this episode of After America , Dr Emma Shortis and Angus...
- Aug 3, 202634 min
Fragile men in government and tech are supercharging misogyny in the United States and beyond . Linda Robinson, author of Women in Power: Fighting for Democracy in an Age of Authoritarianism , joins Dr Emma Shortis to...
- Jul 22, 202632 min
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? On this bonus episode of After America , Dr Emma Shortis...
- Jul 20, 202636 min
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. On this episode of After America , New Zealand-based journalist...
After America
BONUS | What's the point of One Nation?
Jul 17, 202617 minIntroducing The Australia Institute's new podcast series, What's the Point? with Richard Denniss . Subscribe to the show on YouTube , Apple Podcasts , Spotify or wherever you get your favourite...
Episode #109
Sycophants and yes-men
Jul 13, 202632 minEven with his luxury jet grounded, Trump and his administration have flown the United States into a strategic black hole. On this episode of After America , Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the demise of an...
- Jun 29, 202639 min
Trump’s “peace” “deal” with Iran is already falling apart. On this episode of After America , Allan Behm joins Angus Blackman to discuss the negotiations between the United States and Iran...
- Jun 22, 202629 min
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. On this episode of After...
After America
Trump says the war on Iran is over. Is it really?
Jun 15, 202628 minS0<p>Donald Trump pledged to reach a better deal with Iran than the Obama administration negotiated in 2015. He hasn’t – and probably won’t.</p> <p>On this episode of After America, foreign policy analyst Matt Duss and Dr...
- Jun 8, 202635 minS0
<p>On this special episode, we’re joined by two commissioners from the new community-led, independent inquiry into the AUKUS security deal.</p> <p>This episode was recorded live on Thursday 4 June.</p> <p>Support the...
- Jun 1, 202629 minS0
<p>Even as the Trump administration facilitates the demise of the international order the United States helped create, the Australian government’s embrace of Aukus ties the two countries ever closer.</p> <p>On this...
Recent guests
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Rawan Arraf
Principal Lawyer and Executive Director, Australian Centre for International Justice
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Richard Tanter
Professor, Nautilus Institute
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Chas Licciardello
co-host of ABC’s Planet America, PEP with Chas and Dr Dave
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Emma Shortis
Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute, the Australia Institute
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