Best Another Shade Of Crime Podcasts (2025)

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"Mugged by reality": Australia's AUKUS disaster with Malcolm Turnbull 34:50

7d ago34:50

34:50

Australia traded sovereignty for security with the AUKUS submarine deal, but it might end up with neither. On this episode of After America, Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s 29th Prime Minister, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss Trump’s AUKUS review, Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Trump, and why Australia doesn’t share values with the US administratio…

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Trump-Musk meltdown & the administration’s ‘crystal ball’ 24:43

14d ago24:43

24:43

Musk may be out, but the influence of the tech bros has never been greater. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss Trump’s dystopian presidency, the administration’s renewed pressure on the Australian government to increase defence spending, and the end of the Trump-Musk bromance. This discussion was recorded o…

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The golden age 30:43

21d ago30:43

30:43

Trump promised a golden age for the US economy – and now a golden dome to protect the continent. On this episode of After America, Matt Duss joins Emma Shortis to sort the signal from the noise in the Trump administration’s foreign policy. They discuss Trump’s approach to the Middle East, its negotiations with Iran, and the continued influence of C…

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Another Oval Office ambush 30:48

28d ago30:48

30:48

Trump’s confrontation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was about trying to show who’s in charge. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss Trump’s false claims about ‘white genocide’, the administration’s war on Harvard University, Kamala Harris on the Goldie, and whether Anthony Albanese’s talk about “p…

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The 'better America' bias 45:15

1M ago45:15

45:15

Donald Trump isn’t an aberration – he’s as much a product of American history as JFK or Barack Obama. On the 50th episode of After America, Nick Bryant joins Dr Emma Shortis to reflect on the second Trump presidency, why division is the default in American political history, and what the United States might look like after Trump. This discussion wa…

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Oligarchy or democracy? 36:41

1M ago36:41

36:41

With Americans facing shortages and price hikes, the Trump administration is orchestrating a colossal transfer of wealth and power to the very rich. On this episode of After America, Elizabeth Pancotti, economic policy specialist and former advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss what the second Trump administration is d…

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The Trump effect 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

How big a role did Trump play in Australia’s remarkable federal election result? On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis joins Angus Blackman to discuss whether Anthony Albanese’s massive election victory is part of a global “repudiation” of Trumpism and what new Australia Institute polling reveals about Australians’ views on Trump and th…

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Boys will be boys 36:25

2M ago36:25

36:25

The white men in the White House are trying to radically reshape modern America. On this episode of After America, Dr Prudence Flowers joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the Trump administration’s attempts to ‘re-masculinise’ the American economy through tariffs, its efforts to undermine trans and reproductive rights, and how culture wars are playing…

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Trump and the Australian election 35:08

2M ago35:08

35:08

The United States is disappearing down an authoritarian rabbit hole and Australian leaders are struggling to respond. On this crossover episode of After America and Follow the Money, Ebony Bennett and Dr Emma Shortis discuss the US administration’s mass deportations, the scandals surrounding the Departments of Defense and State, and why Australian …

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Golfing while Rome burns 27:44

2M ago27:44

27:44

However well the 47th president hit ‘em in Florida, he cannot find a green with his tariffs. On this episode of After America, Daniel James, award-winning journalist and host of the 7am podcast, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the potential blowback against Trump’s tariffs at the midterms and whether the next federal government might introduce a l…

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Bully's gonna bully 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

The Australian defence and foreign policy establishment is trying to continue with alliance-as-usual with America, but Trump will always put Australia’s interests second. On this episode of After America, Dr Richard Denniss joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the economic impact of Trump’s tariffs, why Australia has never really had a ‘free’ trade agr…

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No joke 35:34

3M ago35:34

35:34

The Trump administration’s approach to the world can be summed up in three emojis: fist, American flag, fire. The president, meanwhile, is busy “not joking” about staying in office for an unconstitutional third term. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the ongoing fallout from the Signal chat debacle, the d…

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We don't need no Education 32:05

3M ago32:05

32:05

Trump has signed an Executive Order the seeks to dismantle the Federal Department of Education – but can he actually do it? On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss Trump administration group chats, Big Pharma’s big whinge, and the history of conservative efforts to dismantle the federal Education department. Thi…

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Dog acts 34:40

3M ago34:40

34:40

The will-he-or-won't-he game over Trump’s steel and alumnium tariffs is over. Turns out he will – despite the apparent offerings of the Australian Government. On this episode of After America, Dr Ruth Mitchell joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss how Canada and Australia have responded to tariffs, what America’s decision to sell out Ukraine means for e…

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Why Russia’s aggression cannot be rewarded with Vasyl Myroshnychenko 43:17

3M ago43:17

43:17

Ukraine’s Ambassador to Australia joins us to discuss why defending Ukraine’s sovereignty is critical for Australia, America and other democracies around the world. On this episode of After America, His Excellency Vasyl Myroshnychenko joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the importance of upholding the international rule of law, the deterioration of re…

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Insecurity guarantee 30:48

4M ago30:48

30:48

After a week when America’s reliability as an ally was called into question, new research shows that more Australians think Donald Trump is the greatest threat to world peace than either Xi Jinping or Vladimir Putin. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Angus Blackman discuss the shocking public disintegration of relations between …

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Thrown under the bus: Ukraine abandoned by the Trump administration 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

Trump appears to want a quick and dirty end to Russia’s invasion, but at what cost to Ukraine and to America’s reputation? On this episode of After America, Dr Gorana Grgić joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss Trump’s plans for Ukraine, the MAGA movement’s support for Europe’s resurgent far-right parties, and the new Cabinet’s approach to ‘prioritising…

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With friends like these 28:03

4M ago28:03

28:03

The Trump administration is chatting with Putin and telling European leaders that they’re the problem. So what does this mean for Australia? On this episode of After America, Senator David Shoebridge, the Australian Greens Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Affairs, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss cultural cringe, the Australian Government’s re…

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"A crime against humanity": Trump's intentions for Gaza 34:10

4M ago34:10

34:10

Trump’s proposal for the US to “own” Gaza and force out the Palestinian population would make it American policy to support “a crime against humanity”, says US foreign policy expert, Matt Duss. On this episode of After America, Matt Duss, Executive Vice-President at the Washington DC-based Center for International Policy, joins Dr Emma Shortis to d…

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Manifest destiny 37:03

5M ago37:03

37:03

We discuss US tariffs against its three largest trading partners, the political battle over who gets to be American, and Trump’s imperial ambitions. On this episode of After America, Associate Professor Clare Corbould joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the relentlessness of the new Trump administration and the media coverage of his first two weeks in…

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Flooding the zone 33:11

5M ago33:11

33:11

President Donald Trump has been issuing Executive Orders and dominating the media cycle, trying to radically reshape America and the world in the process. On this special crossover episode of After America and Follow the Money, Dr Emma Shortis and Ebony Bennett discuss the role of Elon Musk, Trump’s pause on all US foreign aid, his ability to ‘floo…

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Victim-in-chief 31:32

5M ago31:32

31:32

The second Trump era has begun. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss Trump’s inauguration, his radical agenda to reshape American life and the United States’ role in the world, and how Australia can respond. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 21 January 2025 and things may have changed since recording. Get y…

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A world on fire 35:09

5M ago35:09

35:09

From threatening to annex Greenland to blaming California Democrats for the state’s deadly wildfires, the Trump circus is back in town – and he’s not even president yet. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Alice Grundy discuss Trump’s empire pantomime, the devastating California fires and the death of Jimmy Carter. This discussion…

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Kissing the ring 52:50

7M ago52:50

52:50

Don Watson joins us to discuss Trump’s beyond-bizarre cabinet selections, Joe Biden’s tainted legacy, and what this might all mean for Australia on the final episode of After America for 2024. Author and former speechwriter Don Watson joins Dr Emma Shortis on After America to discuss what Trump’s re-emergence reveals about the United States and how…

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Return to Trumpland with Zoe Daniel 25:10

7M ago25:10

25:10

Zoe Daniel MP joins us to discuss the MAGA loyalists Trump is tapping for senior roles and how Australia can deal with the President-elect. On this episode of After America, Zoe Daniel MP, Independent Member for Goldstein and former foreign correspondent, joins Dr Emma Shortis to talk about the incoming Trump administration, Australia’s relationshi…

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The worm kingdom 27:20

7M ago27:20

27:20

We discuss brainworms, Elon’s new gig, and why it’s a really bad idea to micro-dose E. coli. Dr Ruth Mitchell, neurosurgeon and founding member of the Australian Nobel Prize-winning group, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the global consequences of Trump’s cabinet picks and what his election me…

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Standing up to Trump with Malcolm Turnbull 39:29

7M ago39:29

39:29

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to discuss how Australia should approach the second Trump presidency. Malcolm Turnbull, Australia’s 29th Prime Minister, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss why sucking up to Trump will get Australian leaders nowhere and how the AUKUS “shocker” is making Australia more dependent on the United State…

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Fill the sky 17:35

8M ago17:35

17:35

With this presidential race now over, Emma reflects on an extraordinary campaign and the challenges that may lie ahead for Australia. In the last of our daily election episodes of After America, Dr Emma Shortis reflects on the glass ceiling in American politics, the Democrats’ failure to address their own shortcomings over the last three decades, a…

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Four more years 27:25

8M ago27:25

27:25

Donald Trump will return to the White House – how should Australia prepare? On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Alice Grundy discuss what the Trump victory means for American society and democratic institutions, the soul-searching facing the Democrats after a comprehensive defeat, and the implications for Australia. This discussio…

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See you on the other side 17:36

8M ago17:36

17:36

Will Trump declare victory on election night, regardless of the result? On the final pre-election episode of After America, Matthew Bevan and Dr Emma Shortis reflect on an enormous Harris rally in Philadelphia, whether the polls have anything useful to tell us, and the dangers of a contested result. This discussion was recorded on Monday 4 November…

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Will women win Kamala Harris the election? 31:42

8M ago31:42

31:42

Emma is on the road at a Harris rally in North Carolina and Bruce Thompson, former advisor to the Obama and Clinton campaigns in the state, joins us to preview the election. Bruce Thompson joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss what it’s like to live in a battleground state in the heat of a presidential campaign, the prospect of legal challenges from the…

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America's greatest strength with José Ramos-Horta 20:19

8M ago20:19

20:19

His Excellency José Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste and Nobel Peace Laureate, joins us to discuss why the United States will remain an economic powerhouse despite rising tensions with China. On this episode of After America, Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the US-China relationship and his disillusionme…

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American non-democracy with Yanis Varoufakis 32:26

8M ago32:26

32:26

Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis joins us to talk about the presidential election, Joe Biden’s foreign policy legacy and the future of America’s role in the world. On this episode of After America, Yanis Varoufakis joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the prospect of a grand deal between the US and China on climate, how Trump emerged from…

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In the shade 26:46

8M ago26:46

26:46

The Democrats have been largely overshadowed by the Trump spectacle in the final weeks of the campaign. Will it hurt Harris’ chances of winning the presidency? On this special crossover episode of After America and Presidency Pending, Associate Professor Zim Nwokora and Associate Professor Clare Corbould from Deakin University join Dr Emma Shortis …

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Who'll run the world 21:11

8M ago21:11

21:11

Chas Licciardello joins us to discuss Beyonce’s Texas appearance, Trump’s hate-filled Madison Square Garden dude-fest, and how the campaigns are spending their money. Comedian and co-host of Planet America on ABC TV, Chas Licciardello, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss why the campaigns are spending time in states they’re unlikely to win and what th…

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Is Australia ready for Trump 2.0? 24:08

8M ago24:08

24:08

We discuss the race in the key swing state of Michigan and whether Australia is really prepared for a second Trump administration. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Alice Grundy discuss Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, Eminem’s appearance at a Harris event in Detroit, and what this election result could mean for Australia. T…

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Campaigning in the manosphere 49:23

8M ago49:23

49:23

We discuss the impact of Trump’s extreme immigration rhetoric and how the candidates are courting the male vote. On this episode of After America, Dr Prudence Flowers, Senior Lecturer in US History at Flinders University, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss immigration, reproductive rights, and why Harris and Trump are hitting the podcast circuit. Thi…

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The enemy within 36:41

8M ago36:41

36:41

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 …

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Caught in the headlights 31:43

9M ago31:43

31:43

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 cree…

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A region divided with Helen Clark 32:43

9M ago32:43

32:43

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 …

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The church of Trump with Don Watson 39:59

9M ago39:59

39:59

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,…

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Ready or not: will Americans elect their country’s first Black woman president? 29:09

9M ago29:09

29:09

We discuss race in the presidential campaign and the fallout from the debate with Terri Givens, Professor of Race, Ethnicity and Politics at the University of British Columbia. Professor Terri Givens joins Dr Emma Shortis on this episode of After America to discuss race in American politics and whether the country is ready to elect a Black female p…

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Trump's debate dog whistle and Swift endorsement | DEBATE SPECIAL 37:31

9M ago37:31

37:31

Nick Bryant and Emma Shortis discuss the presidential debate and the state of the race on this bonus episode. On this bonus After America, Nick Bryant, acclaimed author of The Forever War: America’s Unending Conflict with Itself and former BBC journalist, joins Dr Emma Shortis to reflect on the Harris-Trump debate. This discussion was recorded live…

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Jobs for the boys 33:28

10M ago33:28

33:28

We discuss Trump’s pinky promise to Elon and RFK Jr and Albo’s ‘hot mic moment’ in Tonga. On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis and Alice Grundy reflect on the presidential campaign so far and on the dynamics of the Australia-United States relationship ahead of the third anniversary of the AUKUS deal. This discussion was recorded on Fri…

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Middle, middle, middle class: Harris' pitch to the heartland 36:05

10M ago36:05

36:05

Greg Jericho, Australia Institute Chief Economist, joins us to examine the Harris-Walz economic agenda. Republicans have tried to pin the Vice-President as ‘Comrade Kamala’, but are her economic policies all that radical? On this special After America and Dollars & Sense crossover episode, Dr Emma Shortis and Dr Greg Jericho discuss Harris’ economi…

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Dems do the business at the DNC 31:58

10M ago31:58

31:58

The Democrats leave their convention on a high note while Trump struggles to get an insult to stick. ABC journalist and podcaster Matthew Bevan joins Dr Emma Shortis on this After America to discuss the Democratic National Convention and Trump’s to set the agenda. This discussion was recorded on Monday 26 August 2024 and things may have changed sin…

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Sweet home, Chicago 41:35

10M ago41:35

41:35

The Democratic National Convention has landed in Chicago, Illinois. Will Kamala Harris be able to build on her campaign’s momentum or will the Republican ticket be able to stem the tide? On this episode of After America, political scientist Associate Professor Zim Nwokora joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the DNC and the Trump campaign’s failure to …

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The enragement machine with Joseph Stiglitz and Malcolm Turnbull 46:31

10M ago46:31

46:31

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull and Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz join us to discuss the presidential election, the AUKUS deal and the right-wing media machine. On this special episode of After America, recorded live at the State Library of New South Wales, Dr Emma Shortis is joined by Professor Joseph Stiglitz and the Hon Ma…

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Runnin' the world 32:56

11M ago32:56

32:56

We examine what Kamala Harris’ foreign policy might look like, Biden’s international legacy and the implications of a second Trump term for global security. Washington DC-based international policy expert Dr Nancy Okail joins Dr Emma Shortis on this episode of After America to discuss America’s relationships with China and the Middle East, and poss…

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A femininomenon? Kamala and reproductive rights in a transformed campaign 46:12

11M ago46:12

46:12

After a wild couple of weeks in the election, we discuss the emergence of Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee and the place of reproductive rights in the campaign. Historian Dr Prudence Flowers joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the politics of reproductive rights in American politics, Project 2025 and the wave of support for Kamala H…

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