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WHAT'S NEW

Shorter America this week: everything is gender

By Emma Shortis

It isn’t always easy to keep up with what’s happening in the US. ‘Shorter America” is a series where Dr Emma Shortis loops you in on what’s going on in America and shares news and analysis that you can trust.

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Shorter America this week: everything is gender

PODCASTAfter America

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

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

PODCASTFollow the Money

Parliament returning early to debate new anti-hate & gun laws

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Reluctance to look at US with "clear eyes" becoming increasingly untenable: US expert

By Tegan George

As Europe grows increasingly alarmed by the Trump administration’s fixation on Greenland, the Albanese government is being urged to reassess Australia’s blind loyalty to the United States. 

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Reluctance to look at US with "clear eyes" becoming increasingly untenable: US expert

PODCASTAfter America

US invades Venezuela, threatens Greenland while ICE wreaks havoc

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WHAT'S NEW

Unchecked climate heating is greatest threat to human security, says former ADF Chief

By Tegan George

As United States President Donald Trump ramps up rhetoric on his oil-driven military intervention in Venezuela, a former Australian defence chief is urging world leaders not to lose sight of the far more dangerous conflict that climate change could create.

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Unchecked climate heating is greatest threat to human security, says former ADF Chief

WHAT'S NEW

PALMed off: The story of modern slavery in Australia

By Morgan Harrington

Listen to all four episodes now!

International Affairs
PALMed off: The story of modern slavery in Australia

OPINION

Who is Zohran Mamdani, what is his agenda, and what would his equivalent in Australian Labor be promising to do?

Richard Denniss
Richard Denniss

Zohran Mamdani just broke all the rules for winning office in the USA.

International Affairs
Who is Zohran Mamdani, what is his agenda, and what would his equivalent in Australian Labor be promising to do?

PODCASTFollow the Money

Is Australia failing its duty of care?

PALMed Off, Episode 3

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Is Australia failing its duty of care?

EXPLAINER

What you need to know about Trump administration's abduction of Nicolás Maduro

By Emma Shortis

As is always the case with Trump, it’s hard to separate the signal from the noise. Here are the basics. 

International Affairs
What you need to know about Trump administration's abduction of Nicolás Maduro
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