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, what’s happening in global politics, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better. Presented by the Australia Institute.
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Chas Licciardello and Dr David Smith discuss all the stories that weren't covered in Planet America.
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Welcome to Pending Presidency, the podcast where political and historical experts discuss the latest news on the 2024 US election. Hosted by Deakin’s Dr Clare Corbould and Dr Zim Nwokora, tune in for a thought-provoking discussion where everything is on the table. Will Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump? What do Australians think of the election? What do the latest opinion polls in Australia look like? This podcast is brought to you by the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University. Ple ...
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A weekly conversation about politics and current events, international affairs, history, art, books, and the natural world, to illuminate the issues faced by society and explore them in new ways – presented by Amy Mullins. The intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras. https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion
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DOGE-Y STYLE! PEP with Chas and Dr Dave (Ep 196, 14 Feb)
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4:18:42Chas & Dr Dave discuss Sportive Vance, Turnbull Praising Turnbull, and Nobody Wins an Arms Race of Stupidity 0:00 - Introducing Dr Dave 2:18 - Grateful (Garden of Heroes, Vale Pennies) 25:34 - Ogles Update28:57 - Patreon v Ads Result31:45 - Smell The Musk (DOGE In Court)1:23:50 - NIH Funding1:40:35 - Gaza Update1:52:44 - Trump Admin’s Purges2:18:27…
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DOGE-Y AS HELL! PEP with Chas and Dr Dave (Ep 195, 10 Feb)
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4:37:07Chas & Dr Dave discuss Strike Force Maple Eagle, Secretary Ass Rocket and The Bigger The Balls, The Harder They Leak 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Dave 3:32 - Grateful (No Cancer, Democrat Protests, Gabbard) 14:10 - MediaWatch Thoughts 31:01 - Super Bowl Recap 37:31 - Trade War!! 1:45:23 - Washington Plane Crash 2:18:28 - Gaza 2:46:56 - Rubio's Diplomacy …
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"A crime against humanity": Trump's intentions for Gaza
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34:10Trump’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. On this episode of After America, Matt Duss, Executive Vice-President at the Washington DC-based Center for International Policy, joins Dr Emma Shortis to d…
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We discuss US tariffs against its three largest trading partners, the political battle over who gets to be American, and Trump’s imperial ambitions. On this episode of After America, Associate Professor Clare Corbould joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the relentlessness of the new Trump administration and the media coverage of his first two weeks in…
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PEP194 EXTRA! (PEEP 194) Even MORE of PEP 194 + Interview with Dr Alix McLearen
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3:08:360:00 - Intro 1:13 - Correspondence (Wildfires) 6:45 - Exec Orders: America First 8:37 - Exec Orders: Foreign Aid Freeze 16:20 - Exec Orders: Pull Out Of Global Tax Deal 19:38 - Exec Orders: Pardoning Jan 6 Rioters 39:53 - Exec Orders: Stopping Federal Hiring 45:45 - Exec Orders: Easier To Fire Civil Servants 50:45 - Exec Orders: Easier To Fire Seni…
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OUT OF ORDER! PEP with Chas and Dr Dave (Ep 194, 31 Jan)
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3:38:24Chas & Dr Dave discuss Mike McCaul's Spine Feast, Eye Pad Technology, and Planet Vespucci-Land 0:00 - Introducing Dr Dave 2:08 - Grateful (Convenience Store Woman, Media Watch) 10:35 - Correspondence (Peltier, Panama Hats, Community Notes, El Salvador, Elon Redux) 22:59 - Ceasefire 40:27 - Exec Orders: TikTok Ban 57:51 - Stats Nugget (Drug ODs, Can…
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President Donald Trump has been issuing Executive Orders and dominating the media cycle, trying to radically reshape America and the world in the process. On this special crossover episode of After America and Follow the Money, Dr Emma Shortis and Ebony Bennett discuss the role of Elon Musk, Trump’s pause on all US foreign aid, his ability to ‘floo…
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PEP193 EXTRA! (PEEP 193) Even MORE of PEP193 + Interview with Radley Balko
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2:57:390:00 - Introducing PEEP 1:06 - LA Wildfires (Part 2) 34:46 - Dave’s Panama Homework 35:29 - Court Update (Porn Case) 43:20 - Court Update (Net Neutrality) 50:00 - Court Update (Judges Act) 54:25 - Immigration - The Difference Between Biden and Trump 1:06:06 - Immigration - H1B Visas 1:14:59 - Laken Riley Act 1:24:08 - Violence Against Women By Ille…
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SIEG FAIL! PEP with Chas and Dr Dave (Ep 193, 24 Jan)
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3:21:17Chas & Dr Dave discuss Dolly Parton's Nazi Salute, Measuring in Ramaswamys, and The Big Smelt 0:00 - Cold Open Family Update 6:47 - Introducing: Dr Dave 9:28 - Grateful (Snow Monkeys, Pepper’s Assistance) 15:57 - Elon Musk's Salute 47:32 - Greenland & Trump 1:20:55 - Panama 1:40:02 - Correspondence (Ramaswamy) 1:47:14 - LA Wildfires (Part 1) 2:09:3…
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The second Trump era has begun. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss Trump’s inauguration, his radical agenda to reshape American life and the United States’ role in the world, and how Australia can respond. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 21 January 2025 and things may have changed since recording. Get y…
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In this episode, Clare and Zim, academics from Deakin University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, dive into the complexities of the American election results and ask what another Trump presidency will mean for America, Australia and the world. They are joined by guest speaker, populism expert and Deakin's Executive Dean of Arts and Educa…
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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. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Alice Grundy discuss Trump’s empire pantomime, the devastating California fires and the death of Jimmy Carter. This discussion…
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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. Author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins Dr Emma Shortis on After America to discuss what Trump’s re-emergence reveals about the United States and how…
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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. On this episode of After America, Zoe Daniel MP, Independent Member for Goldstein and former foreign correspondent, joins Dr Emma Shortis to talk about the incoming Trump administration, Australia’s relationshi…
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THE MEGA PEPMAS SPECIAL! PEP with Chas and Dr Dave and Melina Wicks AND JOHN BARRON!! (Ep 192, 29 Nov)
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5:59:31Chas & Dr Dave & Melina Wicks & JOHN BARRON!! discuss America’s Bad Boyfriend, The Stan Zemanek Club, and Why Fujitsu's Mark Taylor Is Not A Doctor 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Dave & Melina Wicks; 4:30 - Grateful (Aircon, Peacock, Jeselnik); 12:17 - Correspondence (Aussie AOC, US Holidays, South African Men, Tallow Fat, Chiro Vids, DOJ Purge, Opioid Dea…
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McBRIDE AND PREJUDICE! PEP with Chas and Dr Emma Shortis (Ep 191, 26 Nov)
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3:21:23Chas & Guest PEPcaster Dr Emma Shortis discuss The Real 'Bondi Rescue', Probing For Mush, and Why It’s A Mistake To Marry Kid Rock 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Emma Shortis 3:12 - Grateful (Tim Burchett, Isolated Bass Tracks) 10:31 - Appointments (Doug Burgum) 13:47 - Appointments (Matt Gaetz Vale) 18:23 - Republican Senators Standing Up To Trump? 29:56 …
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We discuss brainworms, Elon’s new gig, and why it’s a really bad idea to micro-dose E. coli. Dr Ruth Mitchell, neurosurgeon and founding member of the Australian Nobel Prize-winning group, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the global consequences of Trump’s cabinet picks and what his election me…
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GAETZCRASHING! PEP with Chas and Dr Dave AND Richard Cooke (Ep 190, Nov 22)
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4:12:48Chas & Dr Dave AND Guest PEPcaster Richard Cooke discuss Christmas For Arseholes, 1-D Pin-The-Tail-On-The-Donkey, and SMELL THE MUSK! 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Dave, Richard Cooke; 3:29 - Grateful (Test Cricket, René Magritte, Onion's Infowars);10:29 - Correspondence (Pronunciations, Bluesky, Left-wing Rogan, Lower Level Dems, Dave-Related, Shamir, Al…
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THE GAETZ OF HELL! PEP with Chas and Dr Dave (Ep 189, Nov 16)
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4:02:06NOTE: At 3:53:50 there is a missing clip of Allan Lichtman. You can find it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NbzyzZEE0wbiQvPDJu_rjAAs1N8nJwe4/edit - chas Chas & Dr Dave discuss Floridian Foreign Policy, Dictator For 10 Days, and The PEPpers We Met Along The Way 0:00 - Introducing Dr Dave; 2:46 - Grateful (Canberra PEPpers, Home Pull-Up Bars);…
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Standing up to Trump with Malcolm Turnbull
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39:29Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to discuss how Australia should approach the second Trump presidency. Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s 29th Prime Minister, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss why sucking up to Trump will get Australian leaders nowhere and how the AUKUS “shocker” is making Australia more dependent on the United State…
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DÓNJÀ VU! PEP with Chas and Melina Wicks and Richard Cooke (Ep 188, Nov 8)
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3:53:11Chas & Melina Wicks and Richard Cooke discuss Therapeutic Nihilism, Defeating Fascism with the Right Grabs, and Calling All Alberto Gonzales Stans! 0:00 - Introducing Richard Cooke & Melina Wicks 2:24 - Grateful (Dr Dave, Planet America Staff, Ryan Fournier) 12:37 - Election: What Happened?41:13 - Exit Polls: Observations1:13:03 - Exit Polls: Campa…
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With this presidential race now over, Emma reflects on an extraordinary campaign and the challenges that may lie ahead for Australia. In the last of our daily election episodes of After America, Dr Emma Shortis reflects on the glass ceiling in American politics, the Democrats’ failure to address their own shortcomings over the last three decades, a…
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Donald Trump will return to the White House – how should Australia prepare? On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Alice Grundy discuss what the Trump victory means for American society and democratic institutions, the soul-searching facing the Democrats after a comprehensive defeat, and the implications for Australia. This discussio…
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Will Trump declare victory on election night, regardless of the result? On the final pre-election episode of After America, Matthew Bevan and Dr Emma Shortis reflect on an enormous Harris rally in Philadelphia, whether the polls have anything useful to tell us, and the dangers of a contested result. This discussion was recorded on Monday 4 November…
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Will women win Kamala Harris the election?
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31:42Emma is on the road at a Harris rally in North Carolina and Bruce Thompson, former advisor to the Obama and Clinton campaigns in the state, joins us to preview the election. Bruce Thompson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss what it’s like to live in a battleground state in the heat of a presidential campaign, the prospect of legal challenges from the…
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America's greatest strength with José Ramos-Horta
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20:19His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, joins us to discuss why the United States will remain an economic powerhouse despite rising tensions with China. On this episode of After America, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the US-China relationship and his disillusionme…
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THE FINAL WEEK! (PART 2): PEP with Chas and Dr Dave (Ep 187, Nov 2)
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4:21:24Chas & Dr Dave discuss Mr Nobody, Closing The Garbage Can, and The Funniest Thing Elon Musk Has Seen Since The Babylon Bee’s Last Tweet 0:00 - Introducing Dr Dave 4:38 - Grateful (IRL Peppers/The Internet Reviewed) 10:07 - Garbage Time (Again)45:25 - Closing Arguments 1:05:23 - Big Questions For The Election 1:38:52 - Polling 2:03:08 - Potential El…
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American non-democracy with Yanis Varoufakis
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32:26Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis joins us to talk about the presidential election, Joe Biden’s foreign policy legacy and the future of America’s role in the world. On this episode of After America, Yanis Varoufakis joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the prospect of a grand deal between the US and China on climate, how Trump emerged from…
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Bridging the Pacific: Asia's Perspective Feat. Assoc Prof David Hundt
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51:08In this episode, political scientist Dr Zim Nwokora sits down with Associate Professor David Hundt to explore how the US election is stirring attention far beyond American borders. From public opinion in South Korea to media coverage in China and Japan, they discuss which candidate is favoured internationally, and what a Trump or Harris victory cou…
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Hook, Line & Sinker Feat. After America's Dr Emma Shortis
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25:41In this fifth, special crossover episode of Presidency Pending and After America, Clare and Zim, joined by Dr Emma Shortis, discuss the coalitions of voters the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to balance and to coax out to vote. Together, they discuss whether reproductive rights will mobilise enough voters for Kamala Harris in key stat…
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The Democrats have been largely overshadowed by the Trump spectacle in the final weeks of the campaign. Will it hurt Harris’ chances of winning the presidency? On this special crossover episode of After America and Presidency Pending, Associate Professor Zim Nwokora and Associate Professor Clare Corbould from Deakin University join Dr Emma Shortis …
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THE FINAL WEEK! (PART 1): PEP with Chas and Guest PEPcaster Bill Wyman (Ep 186, Oct 30)
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3:38:07Chas & Guest PEPcaster Bill Wyman discuss The Loaded Gun of Democracy, Wrestling Pigs and Will The Real Matthew Metro Please Stand Up? 0:00 - Introducing: Bill Wyman 2:18 - Grateful (Alexander Hamilton/Democracy?Kind PEPpers) 13:21 - Washington Post’s Non-Endorsement 57:28 - Madison Square Garden Rally1:26:19 - Policy Time: Tax Credit for Caregiver…
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Chas Licciardello joins us to discuss Beyonce’s Texas appearance, Trump’s hate-filled Madison Square Garden dude-fest, and how the campaigns are spending their money. Comedian and co-host of Planet America on ABC TV, Chas Licciardello, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss why the campaigns are spending time in states they’re unlikely to win and what th…
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We discuss the race in the key swing state of Michigan and whether Australia is really prepared for a second Trump administration. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Alice Grundy discuss Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, Eminem’s appearance at a Harris event in Detroit, and what this election result could mean for Australia. T…
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MAC AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! PEP with Chas and Guest PEPcaster Elle Hardy (Ep 185, Oct 25)
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3:50:56Chas & Guest PEPcaster Elle Hardy discuss The Commander-In-Chips, No-one"s Memeing Liz Cheney, and Chas Defends Reading The Comments 0:00 - Introduction 3:38 - Grateful (US National Anthem/Handwritten Letters) 7:48 - Not Talking About Polls 12:41 - McDonald’s Trump 41:30 - Harris Interviews This Week 1:00:00 - Democrat’s Attack Lines (The 'F' Word)…
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In this episode of Presidency Pending, hosts Dr Clare Corbould and Dr Zim Nwokora delve into the complex history of presidential scandals, from Jefferson to Trump. They explore the evolving definitions of scandal in American politics, discussing how historical context, media influence, and partisan perspectives shape public reaction to misconduct. …
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