We discuss hurricane conspiracies, Harris’ “decency coalition” and the threat of post-election violence.

On this episode of After America, award-winning author, journalist and screenwriter Richard Cooke joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the state of this extremely close campaign.

This discussion was recorded on Monday 14 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

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Guest: Richard Cooke, author, journalist and Contributing Editor for The Monthly // @rgcooke

Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis

Show notes:

Tired of Winning: A Chronicle of American Decline by Richard Cooke (March 2019)

‘Dark Star: Elon Musk's Political Turning’ by Richard Cooke, The Jewish Quarterly (February 2024)

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We discuss hurricane conspiracies, Harris’ “decency coalition” and the threat of post-election violence.
On this episode of After America, award-winning author, journalist and screenwriter Richard Cooke joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the state of this extremely close campaign.
This discussion was recorded on Monday 14 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Richard Cooke, author, journalist and Contributing Editor for The Monthly // <a href="https://x.com/rgcooke">@rgcooke</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://x.com/EmmaShortis">@EmmaShortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/tired-winning">Tired of Winning: A Chronicle of American Decline</a> by Richard Cooke (March 2019)
<a href="https://jewishquarterly.com/essay/2024/02/dark-star">‘Dark Star: Elon Musk's Political Turning’</a> by Richard Cooke, The Jewish Quarterly (February 2024)
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America faces a big choice this November. But whoever wins the presidency, the United States we thought we knew is gone – and it isn’t coming back. In this new Australia Institute podcast, Dr Emma Shortis asks what this means for the rest of us, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.

America faces a big choice this November. But whoever wins the presidency, the United States we thought we knew is gone – and it isn’t coming back. In this new Australia Institute podcast, Dr Emma Shortis asks what this means for the rest of us, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.

After America

We discuss hurricane conspiracies, Harris’ “decency coalition” and the threat of post-election violence.

The enemy within

We discuss America's apparent crisis of confidence, the conflict in the Middle East, and the Vice-Presidential debate.

On this episode of After America, Allan Behm, Director of the International & Security Affairs program at the Australia Institute, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the sense of helplessness creeping into American policymaking.

This discussion was recorded on Friday 4 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

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Guest: Allan Behm, Director, International & Security Affairs program, the Australia Institute // @Mirandaprorsus

Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis

Show notes:

The Odd Couple: the Australia-America relationship by Allan Behm (2024)

‘In a largely uneventful and inconsequential US vice presidential debate, no one can claim victory’ by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (October 2024)

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We discuss America's apparent crisis of confidence, the conflict in the Middle East, and the Vice-Presidential debate.
On this episode of After America, Allan Behm, Director of the International &amp; Security Affairs program at the Australia Institute, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the situation in the Middle East and the sense of helplessness creeping into American policymaking.
This discussion was recorded on Friday 4 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
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Guest: Allan Behm, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs program, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://x.com/Mirandaprorsus">@Mirandaprorsus</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://x.com/EmmaShortis">@EmmaShortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://upswellpublishing.com/product/the-odd-couple">The Odd Couple: the Australia-America relationship</a> by Allan Behm (2024)
<a href="https://theconversation.com/in-a-largely-uneventful-and-inconsequential-us-vice-presidential-debate-no-one-can-claim-victory-240202">‘In a largely uneventful and inconsequential US vice presidential debate, no one can claim victory’</a> by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (October 2024)
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We discuss the conflict in the Middle East, American diplomacy in the region, and the Vice-Presidential debate.

Caught in the headlights

Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, joins us to discuss AUKUS and how the US presidential candidates might shape American foreign policy.

Helen Clark ONZ joins Dr Emma Shortis on this episode of After America to discuss the US-China relationship and how Australia and New Zealand can play a constructive role in the Asia Pacific.

This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 2 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

Join President José Ramos-Horta at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.

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Guest: The Rt Hon Helen Clark ONZ, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and United Nations Development Programme Administrator // @HelenClarkNZ

Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis

Show notes:

‘In a largely uneventful and inconsequential US vice presidential debate, no one can claim victory’ by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (October 2024)

Helen Clark’s remarks at the United Nations Security Council (September 2024)

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Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, joins us to discuss AUKUS and how the US presidential candidates might shape American foreign policy.
Helen Clark ONZ joins Dr Emma Shortis on this episode of After America to discuss the US-China relationship and how Australia and New Zealand can play a constructive role in the Asia Pacific.
This discussion was recorded on Wednesday 2 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
<a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/talks-and-ideas/value-independence-lessons-learned-timor-lestes-path-freedom">Join President José Ramos-Horta</a> at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.
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Guest: The Rt Hon Helen Clark ONZ, former Prime Minister of New Zealand and United Nations Development Programme Administrator // <a href="https://x.com/HelenClarkNZ">@HelenClarkNZ</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://x.com/EmmaShortis">@EmmaShortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://theconversation.com/in-a-largely-uneventful-and-inconsequential-us-vice-presidential-debate-no-one-can-claim-victory-240202">‘In a largely uneventful and inconsequential US vice presidential debate, no one can claim victory’</a> by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (October 2024)
<a href="https://www.un.org/unispal/document/the-elders-helen-clark-remarks-19sep24/">Helen Clark’s remarks at the United Nations Security Council</a> (September 2024)
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Helen Clark, former Prime Minister of New Zealand, joins us to discuss AUKUS and how the US presidential candidates might shape American foreign policy.

A region divided with Helen Clark

Author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins us to discuss political violence, America’s deep divisions and whether Kamala Harris can turn the country around.

Don Watson joins Dr Emma Shortis on this episode of After America to discuss the cult-like support Donald Trump has manufactured, the “mad” AUKUS agreement, and his latest Quarterly Essay, ‘High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink’.

This discussion was recorded on Friday 20 September 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

Join President José Ramos-Horta at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.

australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute

Guest: Don Watson, author of ‘High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink’

Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis

Show notes:

‘High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink’ by Don Watson, Quarterly Essay (September 2024)

American Journeys by Don Watson (January 2018)

‘Enemy Within: American Politics in the Time of Trump’ by Don Watson, Quarterly Essay (September 2016)

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Author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins us to discuss political violence, America’s deep divisions and whether Kamala Harris can turn the country around.
Don Watson joins Dr Emma Shortis on this episode of After America to discuss the cult-like support Donald Trump has manufactured, the “mad” AUKUS agreement, and his latest Quarterly Essay, ‘High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink’.
This discussion was recorded on Friday 20 September 2024 and things may have changed since recording.
<a href="https://www.sydneyoperahouse.com/talks-and-ideas/value-independence-lessons-learned-timor-lestes-path-freedom">Join President José Ramos-Horta</a> at 6pm AEDT, Tuesday 8 October for an evening of conversation at the Sydney Opera House, presented by the Australia Institute as part of its 30 Years of Big Ideas.
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Guest: Don Watson, author of ‘High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink’
Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://x.com/EmmaShortis">@EmmaShortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.quarterlyessay.com.au/essay/2024/09/high-noon">‘High Noon: Trump, Harris and America on the Brink’</a> by Don Watson, Quarterly Essay (September 2024)
<a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/american-journeys-9780143790990">American Journeys</a> by Don Watson (January 2018)
<a href="https://www.quarterlyessay.com.au/essay/2016/09/enemy-within">‘Enemy Within: American Politics in the Time of Trump’</a> by Don Watson, Quarterly Essay (September 2016)
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Author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins us to discuss political violence, America’s deep divisions and whether Kamala Harris can turn the country around.

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