Australia’s status quo political culture is under pressure – so what does this mean for the upcoming federal election?

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.

Amy Remeikis joins us to reflect on Anthony Albanese’s turbulent year as Prime Minister and preview the federal election campaign.

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.

Independent MP Helen Haines joins us to talk about how a deal between the Government and the Opposition could swing Australia’s electoral laws in their favour.

We discuss brainworms, Elon’s new gig, and why it’s a really bad idea to micro-dose E. coli.

Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins the show to discuss how Australia should approach the second Trump presidency.

With this presidential race now over, Emma Shortis reflects on an extraordinary campaign and the challenges that may lie ahead for Australia.

Donald Trump will return to the White House – how should Australia prepare?

Will Trump declare victory on election night, regardless of the result?

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.

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.

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?

He lost the Queensland election, but former Premier Steven Miles may have saved the furniture by putting forward popular, progressive policies that voters responded to.

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.

We discuss the race in the key swing state of Michigan and whether Australia is really prepared for a second Trump administration.

Excessive secrecy in government decision-making makes Australia less safe, not more.

We discuss the impact of Trump’s extreme immigration rhetoric and how the candidates are courting the male vote.

Press gallery veteran Paul Bongiorno joins us to discuss how conflict in the Middle East is reverberating through Australia and reconciliation one year after the Voice referendum.

We discuss hurricane conspiracies, Harris’ “decency coalition” and the threat of post-election violence.

Australian superannuation funds have been investing in nuclear weapons, according to new research.

We discuss America’s apparent crisis of confidence, the conflict in the Middle East, and the Vice-Presidential debate.

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.

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.

Nick Bryant and Emma Shortis discuss the presidential debate and the state of the race on this bonus episode.

We discuss Trump’s pinky promise to Elon and RFK Jr and Albo’s ‘hot mic moment’ in Tonga.

Mark Kenny joins us to discuss the government’s census own goal and Australia’s flagging economy.

Greg Jericho, Australia Institute Chief Economist, joins us to examine the Harris-Walz economic agenda.

On this episode, we discuss regulating the digital giants, the challenge of artificial intelligence and restoring trust in the media.

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?