Donald Trump is back in the White House—and the shockwaves are global. In this episode, Professor Scott Lucas joins John Bruni to unpack the trade wars, the constitutional controversy, and the chaos that’s redefining America’s role in the world.

Is Trump a misunderstood reformer—or a genuine threat to democratic institutions? What do the tariffs mean for allies like Australia and the UK? And how much power does Elon Musk really have in shaping this administration?

Tune in for a sharp, no-nonsense analysis of Liberation Day, rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and whether the world is ready—or willing—to follow America’s lead.

🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

Show Notes:

🔗 Connect with Scott Lucas
X (formerly Twitter): @ScottLucas_EA
Bluesky: scottlucas.bsky.social
LinkedIn: Scott Lucas
EA WorldView: https://eaworldview.com/ 

TOP FIVE PUBLICATIONS - 

"The Iraq War and Democratic Politics" (2006) – An examination of the democratic implications of the Iraq War.

"The New American Century: Ideology and Power in the Bush Era" (2005) – An exploration of the ideological underpinnings of U.S. foreign policy in the early 21st century.

"The Betrayal of Dissent: Beyond Orwell, Hitchens and the New American Century" (2004) – A critique of contemporary political discourse and dissent.

"Freedom's War: The American Crusade Against the Soviet Union" (1999) – A study of America's ideological campaign during the early Cold War.

"Divided We Stand: Britain, the US and the Suez Crisis" (1991) – An analysis of the Suez Crisis and its impact on Anglo-American relations.

Donald Trump is back in the White House&mdash;and the shockwaves are global. In this episode, Professor Scott Lucas joins John Bruni to unpack the trade wars, the constitutional controversy, and the chaos that&rsquo;s redefining America&rsquo;s role in the world.
Is Trump a misunderstood reformer&mdash;or a genuine threat to democratic institutions? What do the tariffs mean for allies like Australia and the UK? And how much power does Elon Musk really have in shaping this administration?
Tune in for a sharp, no-nonsense analysis of&nbsp;Liberation Day, rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific, and whether the world is ready&mdash;or willing&mdash;to follow America&rsquo;s lead.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts &amp; YouTube.
Show Notes:
🔗 Connect with Scott Lucas
<ul>
<li>X (formerly Twitter):&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ScottLucas_EA">@ScottLucas_EA</a></li>
<li>Bluesky:&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/scottlucas.bsky.social">scottlucas.bsky.social</a></li>
<li>LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/scott-lucas-827ba0a">Scott Lucas</a></li>
<li>EA WorldView:&nbsp;<a href="https://eaworldview.com/">https://eaworldview.com/</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
TOP FIVE PUBLICATIONS -&nbsp;
"The Iraq War and Democratic Politics"&nbsp;(2006) &ndash; An examination of the democratic implications of the Iraq War.
"The New American Century: Ideology and Power in the Bush Era"&nbsp;(2005) &ndash; An exploration of the ideological underpinnings of U.S. foreign policy in the early 21st century.
"The Betrayal of Dissent: Beyond Orwell, Hitchens and the New American Century"&nbsp;(2004) &ndash; A critique of contemporary political discourse and dissent.
"Freedom's War: The American Crusade Against the Soviet Union"&nbsp;(1999) &ndash; A study of America's ideological campaign during the early Cold War.
"Divided We Stand: Britain, the US and the Suez Crisis"&nbsp;(1991) &ndash; An analysis of the Suez Crisis and its impact on Anglo-American relations.

The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical  think tank.

Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.

Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.

The Focus&nbsp;is the flagship current affairs podcast of&nbsp;SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical &nbsp;think tank.
Hosted by&nbsp;Dr. John Bruni&mdash;a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media&mdash;The Focus&nbsp;brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the&nbsp;Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for&nbsp;Jane&rsquo;s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by&nbsp;Neil Smart,&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.