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Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever
Manage episode 518759383 series 3595488
In New York City, California, New Jersey and Virginia, American voters sent Trump and Republicans a clear message.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis joins Angus Blackman to discuss the results of last week’s sweeping election victories. They discuss what it all means for the Democratic Party, how the MAGA-verse is responding, and the impact of the longest federal government shutdown in American history.
This discussion was recorded on Monday 10 November.
Follow Emma’s work at The Point, where she publishes a column on the week in American politics every Monday.
Join Emma and Don Watson in conversation in Carlton on Saturday 15 November.
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis
Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, the Australia Institute // @AngusRB
Show notes:
Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania by Stephen Fowler, NPR (November 2025)
Dems Won. Cue the Far-Right Crash-Out by Kiera Butler, Mother Jones (November 2025)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected].
Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever (00:00:00)
2. The "blue wave" (00:02:56)
3. Is it "the economy, stupid"? (00:12:54)
4. Venezuela: how cynical should people be? (00:19:09)
5. What next? (00:23:34)
80 episodes
Manage episode 518759383 series 3595488
In New York City, California, New Jersey and Virginia, American voters sent Trump and Republicans a clear message.
On this episode of After America, Dr Emma Shortis joins Angus Blackman to discuss the results of last week’s sweeping election victories. They discuss what it all means for the Democratic Party, how the MAGA-verse is responding, and the impact of the longest federal government shutdown in American history.
This discussion was recorded on Monday 10 November.
Follow Emma’s work at The Point, where she publishes a column on the week in American politics every Monday.
Join Emma and Don Watson in conversation in Carlton on Saturday 15 November.
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis
Host: Angus Blackman, Executive Producer, the Australia Institute // @AngusRB
Show notes:
Democrats' 2025 election wins go beyond big races to places like Georgia, Pennsylvania by Stephen Fowler, NPR (November 2025)
Dems Won. Cue the Far-Right Crash-Out by Kiera Butler, Mother Jones (November 2025)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to [email protected].
Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. Democrats sweep to victory after shutdown becomes longest ever (00:00:00)
2. The "blue wave" (00:02:56)
3. Is it "the economy, stupid"? (00:12:54)
4. Venezuela: how cynical should people be? (00:19:09)
5. What next? (00:23:34)
80 episodes
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