Dr Emma Shortis on conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, the Trump administration's leadership of the US military, and the fundamental flaw at the heart of Australian foreign and security policy.
Wed 2 Sep 2026 13.15 AEST
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.
Chalmers was interpreting GDP growth as a symbol of the Australian economy’s health. The higher the GDP growth, the healthier the Australian economy. But just a week before his speech, the United Nations was cautioning member states from doing exactly that.
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.
“These f***ing guys are supposed to look after us? “They can’t even look after themselves.”
Dr Emma Shortis on conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, the Trump administration’s leadership of the US military, and the fundamental flaw at the heart of Australian foreign and security policy.
Hear more on the latest episode of After America – wherever you get your podcasts.
