It’s only been SIX MONTHS.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman take a step back to reflect on what’s happened since Trump was inaugurated in January.
Tl;dr: it's all pretty grim.
This discussion was recorded on Monday 21 July 2025.
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Dead Centre: How political pragmatism is killing us by Richard Denniss is available for pre-order now via the Australia Institute website.
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis
Host: Angus Blackman, Producer, the Australia Institute // @AngusRB
Show notes:
Friday essay: Project 2025, the policy substance behind Trump’s showmanship, reveals a radical plan to reshape the world by Emma Shortis, The Conversation (April 2024)
Tracking Trump’s overhaul of the federal workforce, CNN (July 2025)
Tracking Anticipated Deaths from USAID Funding Cuts, Boston University
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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