Best Week In Atrocitys Podcasts (2025)

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Why can Albo get meetings with Xi, but not with Trump? 37:00

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Anthony Albanese has finally got a meeting with a president, but it's not the one some are so desperate to see. The Prime Minister sets off on a six-day official visit to China while there is still no date set for a face-to-face with Donald Trump. But does that actually matter, and what does President Xi want from Australia? Guest: Dr Joseph Torigi…

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Live with Brad Lander and Trump-Bibi Analysis 1:03:34

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Live with Brad Lander and Trump-Bibi Analysis by J StreetBy J Street

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Expert Analysis on the Trump-Bibi Meeting 59:54

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Featuring J Street Policy Fellows Frank Lowenstein and Yael PatirBy J Street

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Can populism deliver? 39:00

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It's sometimes described as a 'dance with the devil', but can populism also deliver for citizens? As some democracies stall, how are populist leaders like Giorgia Meloni and Javier Millei managing to solve decades-long problems? Is there such a thing as 'good' populism? Guest: Professor Larry Diamond, Senior Fellow at Stanford University, author of…

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Jewish New Yorkers on Mamdani's Win 59:17

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Featuring Jeremy Ben-Ami, Ilan Goldenberg, Shifra Sered of Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, Author Laura E. Adkins, and Editor Talia BenamyBy J Street

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Trump's big, beautiful week 31:50

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After promising his MAGA base that he wouldn't get the US into any further foreign entanglements, Donald Trump had a big week on the international stage. He's claiming the strikes on Iran, and the defence spending pledges at NATO as big successes, but can he square them with his promise of 'America First'? Guest: Carl Bildt, Prime Minister of Swede…

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Germany overcomes history and prepares for war 24:00

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After decades of enjoying peacetime dividends and American protection, Germany is now re-arming in a hurry. Troop numbers in the Bundeswehr had withered since the 1990s and spending dipped well below 2%. But with bellicose Russia on Europe’s borders and US support no longer a guarantee, that's all changing. The real question is: are Germans ready t…

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What’s Next After the US Strike on Iran? 59:38

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Featuring:Iran expert Danny CitrinowiczJ Street Policy Fellow Frank LowensteinJ Street Director of Government Affairs Hannah MorrisBy J Street

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Does diplomacy stand a chance? 32:22

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From the volatile fault lines of the Middle East, a dangerous new chapter has unfolded as the confrontation between Israel and Iran up-ends the region's delicate balance. The big question is whether the US will enter the fray to assist their ally Israel. Donald Trump has set a two-week deadline on that crucial decision, will he risk dividing his MA…

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BONUS: Is regime change in Iran possible, or desirable? 32:54

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Israel's assassination of high-ranking military and political figures in Iran is raising questions about the regime's ability to survive this war, especially if the US enters the fight. But the regime won't be easy to topple, despite its isolation, because of the enduring grip on power of military ideologists and the lack of a domestic opposition. …

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J Street Policy Center: The Latest Between Israel and Iran 1:02:55

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The fighting between Israel and Iran is intensifying. Casualties on both sides are mounting. With residents of Tehran fleeing the capital and Israelis rushing into bomb shelters, the conflict is already taking an enormous toll on civilians with no end in sight.To assess everything at stake, we held a J Street Policy Center briefing featuring Iran e…

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Emergency Briefing: Israel Attacks Iran 59:49

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Last night, the Netanyahu government unilaterally struck Iran, damaging a nuclear facility and assassinating top Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists. Iran responded swiftly, launching at least a hundred drones that the IDF has intercepted.What might come next – and the toll it could take on innocent Israelis and Iranians – is deeply dis…

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Who is in charge of the world? 32:54

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Leaders of the world's great industrial nations will gather in Canada at the G7 over the weekend. As the tectonic plates of international relationships continue to shift under the pressure of the Trump presidency, the summit is an opportunity to observe new diplomatic relationships. With the world sliding closer to chaos this week, could this be th…

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Is Australia ready for a new world order? 54:00

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If the West really is in decline, are we watching the creation of a new world order? This question is being asked with fresh urgency in capitals around the world as Donald Trump shakes the global system to its roots. How can Australia prepare to meet the challenge head on? Guests: Philippe Sands, professor of law at University College London, barri…

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Oren Cass: the face of America's New Right 37:00

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Who is a conservative and who is a radical in American politics right now? It’s not entirely clear when the Republican party has dramatically shifted its policies on tax, industry and trade. Oren Cass has an important part in this identity shift, he is influential in the New Right, a movement that also counts JD Vance and Marco Rubio as important f…

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Will today's atrocities be forgotten tomorrow? 34:00

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Some news stories shake the world, others barely make the front page. In the era of Donald Trump, many important stories are being forgotten. Lindsey Hilsum is one of the journalism's most experienced and fearless foreign correspondents. She shares reflections on a career spent running towards atrocities and how to balance covering Trump and the st…

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Trump, the $600m flying palace and world peace? 38:23

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Donald Trump's tour of the Middle East was three days of glitz, gold and billion-dollar deals. The big surprise was a meeting with Syria's interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa. Does this signal an intent to reshape the region and some of its enduring conflicts? And does the decision not to visit Israel signal a cooling relationship with Benjamin Neta…

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Can Albo trust Trump with our secrets? 38:00

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The Australian Signals Directorate is one of Australia's most secretive agencies, responsible for decoding enemy messages, protecting us from cyber threats and collaborating with allied intelligence services. Rachel Noble knows how the machine works, as the former head of ASD she helped shape Australia's role in the Five Eyes alliance. Now, with Tr…

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What to Expect from Trump’s Middle East Trip 57:42

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President Trump takes off for the Middle East on Monday. There’s no shortage of pressing issues up for discussion in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE. However, it's still unclear what Trump’s reaction will be to the Israeli government’s newly announced plans to re-seize large swaths of Gaza, and how the announcement might impact his discussions.Nota…

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Israel @ 77: What We’re Honoring. What We’re Fighting For. 51:56

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As American supporters of Israel, we share a profound love for the Jewish homeland. And yet we see so clearly the dangerous, authoritarian path its leaders are taking. We feel this struggle even stronger as Israel celebrates its 77th Yom Ha'atzmaut, its Independence Day. J Street, Hatikvah and our Progressive Israel Network partners gathered for a …

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Bonus: Vatican foreign minister Paul Gallagher 30:00

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As the world awaits the sitting of the conclave and the appointment of a new Pope, Geraldine sits down with the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Gallagher in the Apostolic Palace. Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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What does Putin want in Indonesia? 31:00

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The Australian election campaign was rocked by allegations that Moscow had requested access to an Indonesian air base for use by long-range Russian military planes. Russia and Indonesia have a long and deep history of cooperation and trade going back to Indonesian independence, which appears to be strengthening under President Prabowo Subianto. Doe…

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AUKUS INVESTIGATED 06: Premier Peter Malinauskas

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There are two states that have the most to gain, and the most to lose, when it comes to AUKUS: South Australia and Western Australia. In the final episode of AUKUS Investigated Hamish and Geraldine speak to South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas about why he thinks the rest of the country needs to come to the AUKUS party. NOTE: This podcast was…

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What does a West-less future look like? 29:00

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A great re-balancing is underway from the Western world to a much more diverse future. As developing nations rise up with greater wealth, military power, demographic heft and cultural influence, will Western nations give up their privileged positions willingly? Guest: Dr Samir Puri, author of Westlessness: The great global rebalancing; Director, Gl…

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AUKUS INVESTIGATED 05: Radioactive ripples 32:00

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AUKUS doesn't only affect us. From the time that it was announced there were mixed reactions from our neighbours - some who wanted in, and some who thought it unwise and provocative. A big part of the fear - both regionally and within Australia - concerns the nuclear question. As the first non-nuclear country to ever acquire a conventionally armed …

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🚨 The politics of the Pope 17:00

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The death of Pope Francis closes the door on a papacy that was focused on the plight of migrants and other vulnerable groups. In this emergency episode, what was the Pontiff's contribution to global politics and who might come after him? Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]…

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Why isn't Australia debating foreign policy at this election? 28:00

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Election day is looming at a time when events beyond our borders are shaping the debate as much as the politicians are. The major parties have avoided discussion of foreign policy, despite the need for new policies and partnerships for this uncertain time. With no scheduled debate on foreign policy, we discuss some of the key questions confronting …

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Nick Kristof on Covering Today's Atrocities 57:58

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nick Kristof has just returned from Israel and the West Bank, penning a series of blistering New York Times columns on the brutal impact of war on civilians, the failures of Israeli, Palestinian and American leaders, and the moral depravity of allowing this situation to continue.Hejoined J Street President Jeremy B…

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BONUS: President of Palau 27:00

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Palau is a tiny Pacific nation located in one of the hottest geo-strategic areas on Earth. They are highly dependent on the US for finance and defence but subject to Chinese pressure to revoke their formal recognition of Taiwan. Despite these challenges, Palau's greatest concern is actually the threat of climate change making parts of their country…

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Is Trump sending our region running towards China? 30:00

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Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs are laser-focused on Southeast Asia, with manufacturing countries singled out for the highest tax rates. Australia has got off lightly, but can we avoid the blow back when our region is under pressure? Where do Australia's best interests really lie? Guest: Dr Joseph Liow, author of Navigating Uncertainty: Our…

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What does China think of Trump's chaos? 36:34

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What is Beijing thinking as it watches Western governments grapple with the chaos created by the US? Does China view the fracturing of long-standing US alliances and trading relationships as an opportunity, or do they share the concerns about what is coming? Guest: Zhou Bo, Senior Colonel (Retired) in the People’s Liberation Army, author of Should …

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An Alternate Path for Israeli Policy - J Street Policy Center Briefing 1:02:29

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This year, J Street’s friends at the Forum for Regional Thinking and The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute released a landmark report answering the question we’ve heard a lot in the past year and a half: What else is Israel to do?Titled 'The Present Day: Peacemaking Alternatives for Israeli Policy,' the report outlines an alternative path for Israel – o…

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Students Respond to Trump’s Attacks on Higher Education 52:45

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Trump's assault on our freedoms and higher education writ large is being done in our names – our fears about antisemitism exploited to push an extreme, anti-democratic agenda. J Street U leaders will be the first to tell you that it’s only making things worse.We spoke directly with students Lauren Haines at the University of Michigan and Ma’ayan St…

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Why is Trump crashing the US economy? 35:55

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Donald Trump's strategy on tariffs is inspired by the 'Gilded Age' of US history, when the federal government drew most of its income from taxes on foreign imports. Now some of America's closest allies have been slapped with tariffs and there are growing risks of a trade war. Guest: Justin Wolfers, professor of public policy and economics at the Ge…

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Sir Bob Geldof: Trump is a F*****g idiot 28:55

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The Irish rockstar is fired up as he claims his life's work is being ripped apart by the new US administration. In this passionate and surprising conversation Sir Bob discusses cuts to aid budgets in the US and UK, what Australia should be doing to stand up to Donald Trump and why he no longer listens to music. Guest: Bob Geldof, musician and co-fo…

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AUKUS INVESTIGATED 04: The 51st US state?

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Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has said of AUKUS that "we don't need to be a pair of shoes hanging out of America's backside". Is that a fair characterisation of Australia's position vis a vis AUKUS? Are we getting the short end of the stick with this deal, and sacrificing our sovereignty to boot? NOTE: This podcast was first released on 20 Dec…

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The Cost of Reigniting the Gaza War 57:59

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Netanyahu’s decision this week to reignite the anguish of the Gaza war is a dark, painful milestone. In response, we were joined by Dr. Dahlia Scheindlin and Ilan Goldenberg to discuss the impact on Israelis, Palestinians, the United States and our own community.By J Street

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BONUS: Inside the new Syria

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There was jubilation in Syria last year when Bashar Al-Assad fled the country after 14 years of civil war. But peace won't come easy and the country's new rulers face a host of hurdles as they try to bring order to a country riven by years of conflict. GUEST: Heidi Pett - Freelance producer, journalist and videographer. Get in touch: We'd love to h…

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Are we better off without America? 36:37

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The United States is tearing down the foundations that have underpinned the west since the end of the second world war. Traditional alliances have been turned on their head, and Australia is not immune. Should we go it alone without our biggest ally, and are Australia's future leaders ready for the job ahead? Guests: Latika Bourke - Writer at Large…

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AUKUS INVESTIGATED 03: The China question

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In this episode Hamish and Geraldine examine the strategic thinking behind AUKUS. If China has undertaken the most rapid military expansion of any country since WWII, how does the AUKUS pact factor into Beijing's thinking? And does a plan that ties us more closely to the United States make us more or less safe? NOTE: This podcast was first released…

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Is Trump's America still our friend? 34:55

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As talk of American isolationism under Donald Trump grows louder, big questions are being asked about the future of the US-Australia alliance. How should Australia see its place in the Indo-Pacific if China ultimately takes control of east Asia? Guest: Hugh White - Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies at the Australian National University. Recom…

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The State of Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations and Escalation in the Region 1:02:45

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The latest reports indicate that rather than moving forward to the next phase of the deal, Prime Minister Netanyahu is seeking to extend Phase I, aiming to secure the release of more hostages while avoiding any commitment to end the war.The release of all remaining hostages and a lasting ceasefire look likely to be delayed – a devastating blow to I…

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USAID Briefing: Trump & Musk Sow Chaos Worldwide 57:51

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Former West Bank and Gaza USAID Mission Director Larry Garber and Israeli-based peace advocate Dr. Yael Braudo-Bahat join J Street for an on-the-ground perspective of Trump’s and Musk’s efforts to shut down USAID.By J Street

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🚨🚨🚨 WTF just happened in the White House? Trump vs Zelenskyy

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Hamish and Geraldine react to the showdown in Washington DC as Donald Trump seemingly all but abandons support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Guest: Nick Bryant - Host of Saturday Extra and former Washington correspondent for the BBC. Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]…

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Australia's spy chief Mike Burgess 33:08

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Australia's top spy sits down for a candid conversation with Hamish and Geraldine about the modern art of spycraft and the current threats - foreign and domestic - facing Australia. Guest: Mike Burgess - Director-General of Security in charge of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. Recommendations: Geraldine: The Rest is Politics: Lea…

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AUKUS INVESTIGATED 02: Bang for buck?

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The plan for us to acquire nuclear submarines has been dubbed the 'Optimal Pathway', but achieving it will be no mean feat. In this episode we explore what the scheme involves, what the key challenges are to making it work, and we get some cold hard facts about what it is really going to cost us. NOTE: This podcast was first released on 20 December…

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Germany’s triple threat: the Far Right, Russia and Trump 29:16

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If you think political shifts in Germany don't effect the rest of the world, think again. The country has been rocked by the interference of American Vice President JD Vance and Elon Musk, who are openly backing the far-right, and the security of Europe may hang on whoever takes power next. Guest: Dr Constanze Stelzenmüller - Director of the Center…

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AUKUS INVESTIGATED 01: That Fella Down Under 30:00

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In a special mini-series, Geraldine Doogue and Hamish Macdonald get the answers to all your burning questions about AUKUS. In this first episode, we investigate how AUKUS came about - who spoke to who, what the true motivation was for going nuclear and whether the total secrecy around the deal was justified. NOTE: This podcast was first released on…

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AUKUS: Your questions answered 35:57

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We've handed over $798 million to the US, but can we really be sure that President Trump is as 'supportive' of AUKUS as we've been told? It's just one of the burning questions you've been sending us about AUKUS, that we'll be answering in this special Q&A episode of Global Roaming. Guests: Jennifer Parker - Expert Associate at ANU’s National Securi…

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With friends like Trump: Canada's perfect storm 31:47

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Canada has a lot going on right now. It's facing a potential trade war with the United States, President Trump wants it to become the 51st US state and its long-standing leader Justin Trudeau is set to depart in March, ahead of a general election where a Conservative victory looks likely. Former leader of Canada's Liberal Party Michael Ignatieff jo…