What does the dawn of Trump’s second presidency mean for America and the world? In this hard-hitting episode of The Focus, host John Bruni sits down with Dr. Roy Casagranda to break down the first three weeks of the Trump 47 administration.


Show Notes:

Roy Casagranda LinksX: @RoyCasagranda Website: https://gov.casagranda.com/index.html


Books by Roy:The Blood Throne of Caria (Empire of the Nightingale Book 3), Sekhmet Liminal Press, LLC, 2018.


Articles by Roy:Nationalism and the Left: Liberation not Supremacy, IAI News, March 3, 2023, https://iai.tv/articles/nationalism-and-the-left-roy-casagranda-auid-2408.

What does the dawn of&nbsp;Trump&rsquo;s second presidency&nbsp;mean for America and the world? In this hard-hitting episode of&nbsp;The Focus, host&nbsp;John Bruni&nbsp;sits down with&nbsp;Dr. Roy Casagranda&nbsp;to break down the&nbsp;first three weeks&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Trump 47 administration. 
Show Notes:
Roy Casagranda LinksX: @RoyCasagranda Website:&nbsp;<a href="https://gov.casagranda.com/index.html">https://gov.casagranda.com/index.html</a> 
Books by Roy:The Blood Throne of Caria&nbsp;(Empire of the Nightingale Book 3), Sekhmet Liminal Press, LLC, 2018. 
Articles by Roy:Nationalism and the Left: Liberation not Supremacy, IAI News, March 3, 2023,&nbsp;<a href="https://iai.tv/articles/nationalism-and-the-left-roy-casagranda-auid-2408">https://iai.tv/articles/nationalism-and-the-left-roy-casagranda-auid-2408</a>.

The news today is often biased at the personal, organisational and structural levels, polarising our societies. The Focus is a program designed to cut through this bias to get at the heart of a topic. Join Host Dr. John Bruni and Producers Malcolm Hughes and Neil Smart as they examine the pressing issues of our time whether in Australia or overseas. In an interdependent, troubled and fast-moving world, knowing what questions to ask can lead us to understand and adapt to new and disruptive circumstances.

The Focus

Trump World

In this special panel edition of The Focus, we bring together three of the world’s most seasoned strategic thinkers—Andrew Michta, Ben Hodges, and Anders Puck Nielsen—to unpack the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences. From the battlefield to NATO's frontlines and the shifting dynamics of global power, this is a timely conversation that goes well beyond Eastern Europe.


Show Notes:


🔗 Connect with Andrew, Ben & Anders:

Andrew Michta X @andrewmichta  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-michta-39116934/Web https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/andrew-michta/ 

Ben Hodges X @general_ben

Anders Puck Nielsen Bluesky @anderspucknielsen.dk

Most recent media spots:


Andrew Michta

https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/03/donald-trumps-russia-strategy-could-end-nato-as-we-know-it/?_gl=1*glo16n*_ga*NDI0ODc0NTIyLjE3NDUwNDQ1OTg.*_up*MQ

Ben Hodges

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppBGSVOoBQ

Anders Puck Nielsen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZL1KzV54Cw

 

In this special panel edition of&nbsp;The Focus, we bring together three of the world&rsquo;s most seasoned strategic thinkers&mdash;Andrew Michta, Ben Hodges, and Anders Puck Nielsen&mdash;to unpack the war in Ukraine and its far-reaching consequences. From the battlefield to NATO's frontlines and the shifting dynamics of global power, this is a timely conversation that goes well beyond Eastern Europe.
 Show Notes:
 🔗 Connect with Andrew, Ben &amp; Anders:
Andrew Michta X @andrewmichta &nbsp;LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-michta-39116934/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-michta-39116934/</a>Web <a href="https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/andrew-michta/">https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/andrew-michta/</a>&nbsp;
Ben Hodges X @general_ben
Anders Puck Nielsen Bluesky @anderspucknielsen.dk
Most recent media spots:
 Andrew Michta
<a href="https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/03/donald-trumps-russia-strategy-could-end-nato-as-we-know-it/?_gl=1*glo16n*_ga*NDI0ODc0NTIyLjE3NDUwNDQ1OTg.*_up*MQ">https://www.19fortyfive.com/2025/03/donald-trumps-russia-strategy-could-end-nato-as-we-know-it/?_gl=1*glo16n*_ga*NDI0ODc0NTIyLjE3NDUwNDQ1OTg.*_up*MQ</a>
Ben Hodges
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppBGSVOoBQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fppBGSVOoBQ</a>
Anders Puck Nielsen
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZL1KzV54Cw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZL1KzV54Cw</a>
&nbsp;

Ukraine & Beyond

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 Chainsaw Presidency? Trump, Tariffs & the Trouble Ahead

Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins The Focus to discuss the war in Ukraine, global power shifts, and the West’s role in the conflict. In a thought-provoking conversation, we challenge Sachs on his views, exploring the geopolitical landscape and what the future holds. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most pressing issues of our time. 🎙️ The Focus with John Bruni | Watch now!

Show notes

Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs website: https://www.jeffsachs.org/ 

X: Center for Sustainable Development: @CSD_Columbia  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-d-sachs/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.sachs/ 

Top 5 Books:

Ethics in Action for Sustainable Development (2022)

The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions (2020)

A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism (2018)

Building the New American Economy: Smart, Fair, and Sustainable (2017)

The Age of Sustainable Development (2015)

Professor Jeffrey Sachs joins&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;to discuss the war in Ukraine, global power shifts, and the West&rsquo;s role in the conflict. In a thought-provoking conversation, we challenge Sachs on his views, exploring the geopolitical landscape and what the future holds. Don&rsquo;t miss this deep dive into one of the most pressing issues of our time. 🎙️&nbsp;The Focus with John Bruni&nbsp;| Watch now!
Show notes
Prof. Jeffrey D. Sachs website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jeffsachs.org/">https://www.jeffsachs.org/</a>&nbsp;
X: Center for Sustainable Development: @CSD_Columbia &nbsp;
LinkedIn:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-d-sachs/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-d-sachs/</a>&nbsp;
Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.sachs/">https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.sachs/</a>&nbsp;
Top 5 Books:
Ethics in Action for Sustainable Development (2022)
The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions (2020)
A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism (2018)
Building the New American Economy: Smart, Fair, and Sustainable (2017)
The Age of Sustainable Development (2015)

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