Rate hike makes Greg sad

Australian high schools are EXPENSIVE

The privatisation of Australian high school education, originally led by the Howard government, has caused prices to soar.

On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Reserve Bank’s decision to raise interest rates and the absurdity of elite private schools receiving substantial public funding.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 5 February 2026.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off the regular price – offer available for a limited time only.

Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

Australian high schools the most expensive in the world – new research, the Australia Institute (February 2026)

What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates – for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculatorsby Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (February 2026)

“They rushed this”: why the Reserve Bank got it wrong by raising rates, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (February 2026)

RBA rate rise: we're in for a bumpy ride by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (January 2026)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

The privatisation of Australian high school education, originally led by the Howard government, has caused prices to soar.
On this episode of Dollars &amp; Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Reserve Bank&rsquo;s decision to raise interest rates and the absurdity of elite private schools receiving substantial public funding.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 5 February 2026.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; to get $5 off the regular price &ndash; offer available for a limited time only.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a> 
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/australian-high-schools-the-most-expensive-in-the-world-new-research/">Australian high schools the most expensive in the world &ndash; new research</a>, the Australia Institute (February 2026)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/feb/04/rba-interest-rates-decision-analysis-reserve-bank-australia">What are the odds? The RBA has raised interest rates &ndash; for no real reason other than to meet the desires of speculators</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (February 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/they-rushed-this-why-the-reserve-bank-got-it-wrong-by-raising-rates/">&ldquo;They rushed this&rdquo;: why the Reserve Bank got it wrong by raising rates</a>, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (February 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260203-rba-rate-rise-were-in-for-a-bumpy-ride">RBA rate rise: we're in for a bumpy ride</a> by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (January 2026)
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The privatisation of Australian high school education, originally led by the Howard government, has caused prices to soar.

How Australian high schools became the most expensive in the developed world

Interest rates are up because...expensive holi

This inflation is not the government's fault

Housing policy

Climate, productivity & meaningful reform

Trump & the global economy

The federal budget

With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss big economic reform opportunities facing the government and why the Reserve Bank of Australia is so cautious about cutting rates, yet so quick to hike them up.

Join economist, author and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis and friends in Adelaide on Sunday 1 March and in Sydney on Thursday 5 March. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now.

Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Hasty decision inflicts more pain and will cost jobs, the Australia Institute (February 2026)

Australian high schools the most expensive in the world – new research, the Australian Institute (February 2026)

Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the likelihood of an interest rate rise today, Radio National Breakfast, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 2026)

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With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn&rsquo;t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss big economic reform opportunities facing the government and why the Reserve Bank of Australia is so cautious about cutting rates, yet so quick to hike them up.
Join economist, author and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis and friends <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/an-afternoon-with-yanis-varoufakis-and-friends-in-adelaide">in Adelaide on Sunday 1 March</a> and <a href="https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-yanis-varoufakis-and-friends-in-sydney">in Sydney on Thursday 5 March</a>. Tickets are selling fast, so get yours now.
Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social">@mattgrudnoff</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/hasty-decision-inflicts-more-pain-and-will-cost-jobs/">Hasty decision inflicts more pain and will cost jobs</a>, the Australia Institute (February 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/australian-high-schools-the-most-expensive-in-the-world-new-research/">Australian high schools the most expensive in the world &ndash; new research</a>, the Australian Institute (February 2026)
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/radionational-breakfast/jim-chalmers-on-the-likelihood-of-an-interest-rate-rise-today/106297060">Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the likelihood of an interest rate rise today</a>, Radio National Breakfast, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (February 2026)
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With inflation driven by Christmas holidays and data centres for artificial intelligence, the RBA didn’t need to raise the interest rate this week, argues Matt Grudnoff.

"They rushed this": why the Reserve Bank got it wrong by raising rates

Writing American history

Trajectory of the Trump administration

Carney, Albanese & the global response

AUKUS & the Aus-US alliance

The most positive thing

With each passing day, the Make America Great Again movement is becoming more battle-hardened and less likely to disappear once Trump leaves office (whenever that may be).

On this episode of After America, author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the trajectory of the Trump administration, why Australia can’t avoid the rupture being brought about by the MAGA movement, and where Democratic leadership might come from in a “woefully” split party.

This discussion was recorded on Friday 30 January 2026.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off – offer available for a limited time only.

Guest: Don Watson, author of The Shortest History of the United States

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

The Shortest History of the United States of America by Don Watson, Black Inc. (2025)

‘International cooperation on firefighting shows the best of the Australia-US alliance’ by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)

‘Shorter America this week: Protest works; Name reality; It's the end of the world as we know it’ by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)

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With each passing day, the Make America Great Again movement is becoming more battle-hardened and less likely to disappear once Trump leaves office (whenever that may be).
On this episode of After America, author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the trajectory of the Trump administration, why Australia can&rsquo;t avoid the rupture being brought about by the MAGA movement, and where Democratic leadership might come from in a &ldquo;woefully&rdquo; split party.
This discussion was recorded on Friday 30 January 2026.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; to get $5 off &ndash; offer available for a limited time only.
Guest: Don Watson, author of The Shortest History of the United States
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/shortest-history-united-states-america">The Shortest History of the United States of America</a> by Don Watson, Black Inc. (2025)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260129-international-cooperation-on-firefighting-shows-the-best-of-the-australia-us-alliance">&lsquo;International cooperation on firefighting shows the best of the Australia-US alliance&rsquo;</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260130-shorter-america">&lsquo;Shorter America this week: Protest works; Name reality; It's the end of the world as we know it&rsquo;</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)
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With each passing day, the Make America Great Again movement is becoming more battle-hardened and less likely to disappear once Trump leaves office (whenever that may be).

Why MAGA is here to stay with Don Watson

Autocrats cannot rise to power by themselves.

On this bonus episode, Dr Emma Shortis speaks to Justin Bergman, The Conversation’s International Affairs Editor, about Stephen Miller, the key Trump ally who’s been described as the most powerful unelected bureaucrat in the United States – possibly the world.

This episode was made by The Conversation for their six-part series on the rise of Trump, The Making of an Autocrat, which is available wherever you get your podcasts.

After America: Australia and the new world order by Dr Emma Shortis is available from Australia Institute Press for just $19.95.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off – offer available for a limited time only.

Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Host: Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

Autocrats cannot rise to power by themselves.
On this bonus episode, Dr Emma Shortis speaks to Justin Bergman, The Conversation&rsquo;s International Affairs Editor, about Stephen Miller, the key Trump ally who&rsquo;s been described as the most powerful unelected bureaucrat in the United States &ndash; possibly the world.
This episode was made by The Conversation for their six-part series on the rise of Trump, <a href="https://theconversation.com/the-making-of-an-autocrat-podcast-out-now-273457">The Making of an Autocrat</a>, which is available wherever you get your podcasts.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Dr Emma Shortis is available from Australia Institute Press for just $19.95.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; to get $5 off &ndash; offer available for a limited time only.
Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Host: Justin Bergman, International Affairs Editor, The Conversation
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Autocrats cannot rise to power by themselves – they need an architect.

BONUS EPISODE | Stephen Miller, the architect

The OECD thinks our housing market is cooked

Inflation & interest rates

The Aussie dollar rises

AUKUS spending

Even the Mathias Cormann-led OECD says the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are a problem.

On the first episode of Dollars & Sense for 2026, Greg and Elinor discuss why the Radical Left Lunatics at the OECD think Australia’s property investor tax concessions are busted, why inflation is your fault (*for shame*), AUKUS spending, and that one time Greg went too hard on New Year’s Eve.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 29 January 2026.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off the regular price – offer available for a limited time only.

Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek

Show notes:

The easy thing for the RBA to do next week is raise interest rates. The smart move is to wait by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (December 2025)

Beware the headlines: Most of December’s CPI “jump” was driven by costly summer travel by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (January 2026)

OECD says it’s time to cut the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing by Greg Jericho, The Point (January 2026)

All the money, none of the submarines: AUKUS deal paying upfront for hopes and dreams by Greg Jericho, The Point (January 2026)

How Australia can chart its own course in an uncertain world, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (January 2026)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

Even the Mathias Cormann-led OECD says the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are a problem.
On the first episode of Dollars &amp; Sense for 2026, Greg and Elinor discuss why the Radical Left Lunatics at the OECD think Australia&rsquo;s property investor tax concessions are busted, why inflation is your fault (*for shame*), AUKUS spending, and that one time Greg went too hard on New Year&rsquo;s Eve.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 29 January 2026.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; to get $5 off the regular price &ndash; offer available for a limited time only.
Host:&nbsp;Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host:&nbsp;Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/elinorjohnstonleek.bsky.social">@elinorjohnstonleek</a> 
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2026/jan/28/australia-rba-interest-rates">The easy thing for the RBA to do next week is raise interest rates. The smart move is to wait</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (December 2025)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/4654">Beware the headlines: Most of December&rsquo;s CPI &ldquo;jump&rdquo; was driven by costly summer travel</a> by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260123-oecd-says-its-time-to-cut-the-capital-gains-tax-discount-and-negative-gearing">OECD says it&rsquo;s time to cut the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing by Greg Jericho</a>, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260128-all-the-money-none-of-the-submarines-aukus-deal-paying-upfront-for-hopes-and-dreams">All the money, none of the submarines: AUKUS deal paying upfront for hopes and dreams</a> by Greg Jericho, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/how-australia-can-chart-its-own-course-in-an-uncertain-world/">How Australia can chart its own course in an uncertain world</a>, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (January 2026)
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Even the Mathias Cormann-led OECD says the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing are a problem.

BREAKING: Australia's housing market still cooked

Trump's America in the world

The global economic context

Navigating the uncertainty

The Australian government can’t keep its head in the sand and hope the chaos of the Trump administration will just go away.

Dr Emma Shortis and Greg Jericho join Glenn Connley to discuss how Australia can navigate what Canadian PM Mark Carney calls the Trump “rupture”.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘POD5’ at checkout to save $5 off the price – available for a limited time only.

Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // @grogsgamut

Host: Glenn Connley, Senior Media Advisor, the Australia Institute // @glennconnley

Show notes:

After America, the Australia Institute

Dollars & Sense, the Australia Institute

The IMF’s banal language is sane-washing an economic crisis created by the egomaniacal Donald Trump by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (January 2026)

What the IMF actually said about Australia’s economy by Greg Jericho, The Point (January 2026)

Shorter America this week: Trust is rust; It’s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)

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The Australian government can&rsquo;t keep its head in the sand and hope the chaos of the Trump administration will just go away.
Dr Emma Shortis and Greg Jericho join Glenn Connley to discuss how Australia can navigate what Canadian PM Mark Carney calls the Trump &ldquo;rupture&rdquo;.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; at checkout to save $5 off the price &ndash; available for a limited time only.
Guest: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Guest: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/grogsgamut.bsky.social">@grogsgamut</a>
Host: Glenn Connley, Senior Media Advisor, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/glennconnley.bsky.social">@glennconnley</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/podcasts/after-america/">After America</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/podcasts/dollars-sense/">Dollars &amp; Sense</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/22/the-imfs-banal-language-is-sane-washing-an-economic-crisis-created-by-the-egomaniacal-donald-trump">The IMF&rsquo;s banal language is sane-washing an economic crisis created by the egomaniacal Donald Trump</a> by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260122-what-the-imf-actually-said-about-australias-economy">What the IMF actually said about Australia&rsquo;s economy</a> by Greg Jericho, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260124-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America this week: Trust is rust; It&rsquo;s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)
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The Australian government can’t keep its head in the sand and hope the chaos of the Trump administration will just go away.

How Australia can chart its own course in an uncertain world

Carney's speech in Davos

Greenland & NATO

Trump's response

What this means for allies

The Trump administration may have killed what remained of the post-war international order, but last week Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered its eulogy.

On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis discuss the global “rupture” identified by Prime Minister Carney, President Trump’s petulant response, why Trump’s apparent climbdown over Greenland may not save NATO, and what this all means for America’s allies, including Australia.

This discussion was recorded on Thursday 22 January 2026.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off – offer available for a limited time only.

After America: Australia and the new world order is available from Australia Institute Press for just $19.95.

Guest: Allan Behm, Advisor, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, World Economic Forum on YouTube (January 2026)

Trump sows ‘chaotic cruelty’ while Canadian PM Carney reminds the world it doesn’t have to play along by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (January 2026)

Shorter America this week: Trust is rust; It’s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)

Scrambled Europe: insecurity and sentimentality are no basis for strategy by Allan Behm, The Point (January 2026)

Photo:World Economic Forum/Flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)

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The Trump administration may have killed what remained of the post-war international order, but last week Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered its eulogy.
On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis discuss the global &ldquo;rupture&rdquo; identified by Prime Minister Carney, President Trump&rsquo;s petulant response, why Trump&rsquo;s apparent climbdown over Greenland may not save NATO, and what this all means for America&rsquo;s allies, including Australia.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 22 January 2026.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Usually available for $34.95, use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; to get $5 off &ndash; offer available for a limited time only.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> is available from Australia Institute Press for just $19.95.
Guest: Allan Behm, Advisor, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flsgJe8mN-A">Special Address by Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada | World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026</a>, World Economic Forum on YouTube (January 2026)
<a href="https://theconversation.com/trump-sows-chaotic-cruelty-while-canadian-pm-carney-reminds-the-world-it-doesnt-have-to-play-along-274099">Trump sows &lsquo;chaotic cruelty&rsquo; while Canadian PM Carney reminds the world it doesn&rsquo;t have to play along</a> by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260124-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America this week: Trust is rust; It&rsquo;s the white supremacy, stupid; Five Eyes goes cross-eyed</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260120-scrambled-europe-insecurity-and-sentimentality-are-no-basis-for-strategy">Scrambled Europe: insecurity and sentimentality are no basis for strategy</a> by Allan Behm, The Point (January 2026)
Photo: <a href="https://flickr.com/photos/worldeconomicforum/55051852431/in/photostream/">World Economic Forum/Flickr</a> (<a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en">CC BY-NC-SA 4.0</a>)
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The Trump administration may have killed what remained of the post-war international order, but last week Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered its eulogy.

“Living within a lie”: Carney’s eulogy to the international order

Gun law reforms

Hate speech laws

Where to from here?

The government passed new gun control and hate speech legislation in a special parliamentary sitting, but what impact will they have on Australian democracy?

Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne join Ebony Bennett to discuss how having fewer guns in the community will make Australians safer. However, the complex anti-hate legislation that was rushed through at the same time could have serious consequences for Australian society.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘POD5’ at checkout to save $5 off the price – available for a limited time only.

Where it all went wrong: the case against John Howardby Amy Remeikis is available for pre-order now.

Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, the Australia Institute // @amyremeikis

Guest: Bill Browne, Democracy & Accountability Director, the Australia Institute // @browne90

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Federal Government passes new firearm, hate speech laws, The Point (January 2026)

The Point Live with Amy Remeikis, The Point (January 2026)

Every four hours, a gun is stolen in Australia, the Australia Institute (October 2025)

Australia’s Gun Ownership Scorecard: A Growing Problem in Need of Reform, the Australia Institute (January 2025)

Attorney-General attempts to explain extent of hate speech laws | 7.30, @ABCNewsInDepth on YouTube (January 2026)

Would half of Australians prefer a One Nation MP to a Labor one? by Bill Browne, The Point

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The government passed new gun control and hate speech legislation in a special parliamentary sitting, but what impact will they have on Australian democracy?
Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne join Ebony Bennett to discuss how having fewer guns in the community will make Australians safer. However, the complex anti-hate legislation that was rushed through at the same time could have serious consequences for Australian society.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; at checkout to save $5 off the price &ndash; available for a limited time only.
<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Where-It-All-Went-Wrong/Amy-Remeikis/9781761822117">Where it all went wrong: the case against John Howard</a> by Amy Remeikis is available for pre-order now.
Guest: Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/amyremeikis.bsky.social">@amyremeikis</a>
Guest: Bill Browne, Democracy &amp; Accountability Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/browne90.bsky.social">@browne90</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260121-federal-government-passes-new-firearm-hate-speech-laws">Federal Government passes new firearm, hate speech laws</a>, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://live.thepoint.com.au/">The Point Live with Amy Remeikis</a>, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/every-four-hours-a-gun-is-stolen-in-australia/">Every four hours, a gun is stolen in Australia</a>, the Australia Institute (October 2025)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/australias-gun-ownership-scorecard-a-growing-problem-in-need-of-reform/">Australia&rsquo;s Gun Ownership Scorecard: A Growing Problem in Need of Reform</a>, the Australia Institute (January 2025)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YmEcnRMWWPA">Attorney-General attempts to explain extent of hate speech laws | 7.30</a>, @ABCNewsInDepth on YouTube (January 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260119-would-half-of-australians-prefer-a-one-nation-mp-to-a-labor-one">Would half of Australians prefer a One Nation MP to a Labor one?</a> by Bill Browne, The Point
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The government passed new gun control and hate speech legislation in a special parliamentary sitting, but what impact will they have on Australian democracy?

Does the government understand its own hate laws?

Trump's Greenland threats

Prospects of US intervention in Iran

Vance and Rubio

Jerome Powell & domestic pushback

American alliances aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.

On this episode of After America, Matt Duss joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Trump administration’s new tariffs against Europe, what if anything it might do in Iran, and its threats to prosecute political opponents.

This discussion was recorded on Friday 16 January (AEDT) 2026.

A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code ‘POD5’ to get $5 off – offer available for a limited time only.

Guest: Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy // @mattduss

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

‘Shorter America this week: everything is gender’ by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)

‘How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump’s Foreign-Policy Enabler’ by Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker (January 2026)

‘Marco Rubio is Trump’s reported secretary of state. How did we get here?’ by Kirby Wilson, Tampa Bay Times (November 2024)

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American alliances aren&rsquo;t worth the paper they&rsquo;re written on.
On this episode of After America, Matt Duss joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Trump administration&rsquo;s new tariffs against Europe, what if anything it might do in Iran, and its threats to prosecute political opponents.
This discussion was recorded on Friday 16 January (AEDT) 2026.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; to get $5 off &ndash; offer available for a limited time only.
Guest: Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mattduss.bsky.social">@mattduss</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260116-shorter-america-this-week-everything-is-gender-and-imperial-revival">&lsquo;Shorter America this week: everything is gender&rsquo;</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/01/19/marco-rubio-profile">&lsquo;How Marco Rubio Went from &ldquo;Little Marco&rdquo; to Trump&rsquo;s Foreign-Policy Enabler&rsquo;</a> by Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker (January 2026)
<a href="https://www.tampabay.com/news/2024/11/12/marco-rubio-is-trumps-reported-secretary-state-how-did-we-get-here/">&lsquo;Marco Rubio is Trump&rsquo;s reported secretary of state. How did we get here?&rsquo;</a> by Kirby Wilson, Tampa Bay Times (November 2024)
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American alliances aren’t worth the paper they’re written on.

US extorts Europe in effort to acquire Greenland

ICE violence & Trump admin response

Escalation over Greenland

Will Trump strike Iran?

Trump overstretch

From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.

On this episode of After America, Professor Elizabeth N Saunders from Columbia University joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the “chaotic cruelty” of the Trump administration, its escalation of hostilities over Greenland and whether it will strike Iran.

This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 13 January (AEDT) 2026.

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Guest: Elizabeth N Sauders, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University // @profsaunders

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

‘What happens now in Venezuela – and the world?’ by Elizabeth N Saunders, Good Authority (January 2026)

‘Imperial President at Home, Emperor Abroad’ by Elizabeth Saunders, Foreign Affairs (June 2025)

‘Reluctance to look at US with "clear eyes" becoming increasingly untenable: US expert’ by Tegan George, The Point (January 2026)

After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)

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We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.
On this episode of After America, Professor Elizabeth N Saunders from Columbia University joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the &ldquo;chaotic cruelty&rdquo; of the Trump administration, its escalation of hostilities over Greenland and whether it will strike Iran.
This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 13 January (AEDT) 2026.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/a-time-for-bravery">A time for Bravery: what happens when Australia chooses courage</a> is available now via Australia Institute Press. Use the code &lsquo;POD5&rsquo; to get $5 off.
Guest: Elizabeth N Sauders, Professor of Political Science, Columbia University // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/profsaunders.bsky.social">@profsaunders</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://goodauthority.org/news/what-happens-now-in-venezuela-and-the-world/">&lsquo;What happens now in Venezuela &ndash; and the world?&rsquo;</a> by Elizabeth N Saunders, Good Authority (January 2026)
<a href="https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/imperial-president-home-emperor-abroad">&lsquo;Imperial President at Home, Emperor Abroad&rsquo;</a> by Elizabeth Saunders, Foreign Affairs (June 2025)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/news/260113-reluctance-to-look-at-us-with-clear-eyes-becoming-increasingly-untenable-us-expert">&lsquo;Reluctance to look at US with "clear eyes" becoming increasingly untenable: US expert&rsquo;</a> by Tegan George, The Point (January 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
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From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.

"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad

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