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  • Where are the red lines? Australia, genocide and international law

    September 21, 2026 · 29 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 episode of After America…

  • America’s “shocking” access to Australian bases, revealed

    September 14, 2026 · 34 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 research on American…

  • "Part of the problem": why Australia, US haven't joined global nuclear weapons ban treaty

    September 7, 2026 · 26 min

    Nine 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 reflects on the United States’…

  • An unhealthy alliance: 75 years of ANZUS

    August 31, 2026 · 29 min

    The 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 administration’s assault on…

  • Will the midterms be NOT NORMAL? with Chas Licciardello

    August 24, 2026 · 31 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 war” between democratic socialist…

  • USS Lincoln exposes fundamental flaw at the heart of Australian defence policy

    August 17, 2026 · 33 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 Blackman discuss concerning reports…

  • International law is under attack. Australia can stand up for justice.

    August 10, 2026 · 31 min

    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. Human rights lawyer Chris Sidoti joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss…

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About the show

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.