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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1861 President Trump once referred to the press as the “enemy of the people”, yet spends a lot of his time consuming news content and broadcasting favourable items on Twitter. So, is he getting a rough deal out of the mainstream media compared to previous administrations? Kim Hoggard was White House Assistant Press Secretary under President Ronald Reagan and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs under President George H.W. Bush. She shares her thoughts on this White House's relationship with the media, the impeachment process and the 2020 election. President Trump once referred to the press as the “enemy of the people”, yet spends a lot of his time consuming news content and broadcasting favourable items on Twitter. So, is he getting a rough deal out of the mainstream media compared to previous admi US election, 2020 election, Donald Trump, media, impeachment, US politics No Mia Love on Trump, race and the Republican Party 32 32 Mia Love on Trump, race and the Republican Party full a15acb16-0674-4da1-a792-299224d4b028 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4ca7a8b Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Tue, 22 Oct 2019 13:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1977 Mia Love was the first black woman to be elected to US Congress for the Republican Party, but she drew the ire of President Trump during last year's midterm elections for not paying him enough attention. Since losing her seat by just a few hundred votes she's been critical of Trump's 'transactional' approach to working with black Americans and minorities. So, does she think the president is racist and what are her predictions for 2020 and the future of the Republican Party? Mia shares her thoughts on this week's episode. Mia Love was the first black woman to be elected to US Congress for the Republican Party, but she drew the ire of President Trump during last year's midterm elections for not paying him enough attention. Since losing her seat by just a few hundred votes s Mia Love, Racism, Republican Party, Donald Trump, 2020 election, US politics No Could the US-China trade deal save or sink Trump? 31 31 Could the US-China trade deal save or sink Trump? full 56ddad38-bb21-4b82-b40d-d4ccd7a9bc28 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6dbcbdd5 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Apoorva Kolluru.

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]]> Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1163 A tentative trade deal between the United States and China has proved a welcome distraction for a White House rattled by events in Syria and the unfolding impeachment investigation. But is it worth the paper it's not printed on? Not according to this week's guest, economist Dr Stephen Kirchner, who runs us through the economic dangers facing President Trump in the upcoming election year. A tentative trade deal between the United States and China has proved a welcome distraction for a White House rattled by events in Syria and the unfolding impeachment investigation. But is it worth the paper it's not printed on? Not according to this week US-China trade, Impeachment, Donald Trump, 2020 election, US Politics, Syria, Turkey No Another phone call causes US-Australia angst 30 30 Another phone call causes US-Australia angst full cf5cedbc-cb42-4e7c-afbb-9b6fce0dfbde https://share.transistor.fm/s/cda4fc75 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 16:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1333 Another presidential phone call with an Australian prime minister is causing angst among allies as the impeachment investigation heats up and Trump's Twitter goes into meltdown. With the daily dump of new revelations, it's hard to remember there's an election campaign going on. To catch us up on all the week's big stories and 2020 news – plus a very special presidential birthday – former congressional advisor to the Democrats Bruce Wolpe joins the podcast. Another presidential phone call with an Australian prime minister is causing angst among allies as the impeachment investigation heats up and Trump's Twitter goes into meltdown. With the daily dump of new revelations, it's hard to remember there's an elec US election, 2020 election, Democrats, Impeachment, Donald Trump, Australia, Ukraine, US politics, Scott Morrison No Impeachment 101 29 29 Impeachment 101 full ca95b2b4-d3d3-4cbb-a374-d01e7ccb432e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f509b9c3 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Wed, 25 Sep 2019 13:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1189 Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. So, what does that mean, will Democrats succeed in removing the president and what were the allegations against Trump that finally convinced Pelosi to pursue a course of action she had rejected for so long? Former Bloomberg BNA analyst and Council on Foreign Relations associate Jared Mondschein joins the podcast to break it all down. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump. So, what does that mean, will Democrats succeed in removing the president and what were the allegations against Trump that finally convinced Pelosi to pursu Impeachment, Donald Trump, Nancy Pelosi, 2020 election, Democrats No The politics of climate change 28 28 The politics of climate change full e24fe406-0b52-45c9-bb84-3a72ecc2908b https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2d5e3f9 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan and Apoorva Kolluru.

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]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1083 Climate change has been a top-tier issue in recent elections and political debates, even prompting a special CNN Town Hall for Democrats in September to specifically address how they'll tackle the problem if they win office next year. Professor of Environmental Politics David Schlosberg joins the podcast this week to discuss the climate policies of the 2020 candidates and explain whether we'll continue to see climate change as a central issue in next year's presidential election. Climate change has been a top-tier issue in recent elections and political debates, even prompting a special CNN Town Hall for Democrats in September to specifically address how they'll tackle the problem if they win office next year. Professor of Environ Climate change, environment, 2020 election, Donald Trump, US politics, Democrats No A rematch in Michigan 27 27 A rematch in Michigan full 0d305a83-bd6a-478b-acf9-cea74f2c6998 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30ec071d Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1061 Democratic presidential hopefuls faced off in the second round of live debates over two nights in Detroit, Michigan this week. It offered a rematch for Senator Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden, and saw progressive senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren on the debate stage together for the first time. There were fireworks aplenty, and United States Studies Centre Research Associate Elliott Brennan joins the podcast to break it all down. Democratic presidential hopefuls faced off in the second round of live debates over two nights in Detroit, Michigan this week. It offered a rematch for Senator Kamala Harris and former Vice President Joe Biden, and saw progressive senators Bernie Sanders US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No The Squad 26 26 The Squad full 0f2d18b7-cd50-4417-bc8f-87fa94ce1d6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff2447b8 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Apoorva Kolluru and Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2019 12:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1683 Dr Gorana Grgic returns from a six-month stint at Harvard University's Center for European Studies to give us a run-through of last week's rise to political prominence for the so-called "Squad" of Democratic congresswomen – and the international outcry over the racist attacks launched at the them. She also takes a look at the future of transatlantic relations under President Trump and new British PM Boris Johnson. Dr Gorana Grgic returns from a six-month stint at Harvard University's Center for European Studies to give us a run-through of last week's rise to political prominence for the so-called "Squad" of Democratic congresswomen – and the international outcry ov The Squad, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Ilhan Omar, Democrats, Racism, Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, 2020 election No Has #MeToo missed the US military? 25 25 Has #MeToo missed the US military? full 6687d6b3-6ac1-4fb9-9427-62ba05ddf3ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a0be68a Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Apoorva Kolluru.

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]]> Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 712 Sexual assaults in the US military increased by almost 38 per cent last year, according to the Pentagon's own report. So, has the #MeToo movement failed to make an impact on the armed services or have women become more confident about reporting incidents? Dr Ellen Haring, a former US Army colonel and the current CEO of the Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) in Washington, DC joins the podcast to discuss the challenges for women in the US military, and SWAN's work with Congress and Democratic presidential hopeful Kirsten Gillibrand. Sexual assaults in the US military increased by almost 38 per cent last year, according to the Pentagon's own report. So, has the #MeToo movement failed to make an impact on the armed services or have women become more confident about reporting incidents? #MeToo, #TimesUp, US Military, Army, Women, Gender, Kirsten Gillibrand No Democracy promotion in the strongman era 24 24 Democracy promotion in the strongman era full 2354f64e-026b-4f5d-bb57-c0fe5eabfee6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2da33c73 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Apoorva Kolluru.

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]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1141 The Trump administration's 2017 National Security Strategy gave an unequivocal assessment that the world has entered an era of outright geostrategic competition between “those who favour repressive systems and those who favour free societies”. But will countries want to hear about the benefits of democracy from a White House that appears more enamoured with authoritarian "strongmen" than liberal democratic values? And would a new president in 2020 make any difference? Macquarie University lecturer Dr Lavina Lee joins the podcast to discuss her new report on these issues. The Trump administration's 2017 National Security Strategy gave an unequivocal assessment that the world has entered an era of outright geostrategic competition between “those who favour repressive systems and those who favour free societies”. But will co Democracy, Elections, 2020 Election, Donald Trump, China, Indonesia, the Phillipines, Thailand, Foreign Policy, United States No Democrats debate their future 23 23 Democrats debate their future full ed42a1cf-1eb5-4e0e-88d1-b4145b56774d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2fcdcaf Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Fri, 28 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1648 The first Democratic presidential debates took place in Miami, Florida this week, with immigration, healthcare and race dominating discussions among the 20 candidates. Who came out on top and who suffered some serious body blows to their campaign? Senior Lecturer in American politics Dr David Smith joins the podcast to share his thoughts on their performances and discuss some of the big surprises. The first Democratic presidential debates took place in Miami, Florida this week, with immigration, healthcare and race dominating discussions among the 20 candidates. Who came out on top and who suffered some serious body blows to their campaign? Senior Democratic debates, Democrats, 2020 election, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Pete Buttigieg No Trump launches a campaign that never ended 22 22 Trump launches a campaign that never ended full 90263c34-1fa5-4fd8-aebe-89d78d9eb9c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74557950 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan and Apoorva Kolluru.

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]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1040 President Donald Trump officially launched his re-election bid in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday. But having filed his intention to run on day of his 2017 inauguration, given his love of frequent televised rallies with supporters, and in possession of a tried and tested new campaign slogan, did the campaign ever really end? United States Studies Centre CEO Professor Simon Jackman joins the podcast to discuss Trump's launch event and previews the first of the Democratic presidential debates next week. President Donald Trump officially launched his re-election bid in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday. But having filed his intention to run on day of his 2017 inauguration, given his love of frequent televised rallies with supporters, and in possession of a trie US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Alliance politics in the age of "America first" 21 21 Alliance politics in the age of "America first" full 3331c8d2-dd01-40b8-a1a0-91b7b4538110 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9652b0d Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan and Apoorva Kolluru.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1313 A former advisor to a US Secretary of State and a former advisor to an Australian Foreign Minister have joined forces on a new report reevaluating the future of the US-Australia alliance amidst rising tensions with China. They join the podcast to discuss their findings and evaluate the positions of 2020 Democratic candidates on US-China relations. A former advisor to a US Secretary of State and a former advisor to an Australian Foreign Minister have joined forces on a new report reevaluating the future of the US-Australia alliance amidst rising tensions with China. They join the podcast to discuss US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Have pollsters lost their power? 20 20 Have pollsters lost their power? full 0fa8a445-370d-456e-9e1a-0195ee64c0d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6c53a49 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2019 19:30:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1862 The Australian federal election in May was seemingly the latest polling disaster, with political prognosticators unable to properly gauge the mood of the electorate following similar forecasting failures in 2016 with Donald Trump's election and Brexit. So, have pollsters lost their power and will 2020 be the year that polls are no longer seen as prophecy? Dr Shaun Ratcliff, an expert in public opinion and political strategy, and manager of the United States Studies Centre’s polling partnership with YouGov, joins the podcast to answer the critics. The Australian federal election in May was seemingly the latest polling disaster, with political prognosticators unable to properly gauge the mood of the electorate following similar forecasting failures in 2016 with Donald Trump's election and Brexit. So US election, polling, pollsters, Australian election, Brexit, Donald Trump, Democrats No 'Making America great' the first time 19 19 'Making America great' the first time full 5c7fb0ea-40a5-4836-848d-4060418047af https://share.transistor.fm/s/864d8737 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 13:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 849 Ronald Reagan was the first US president to win an election campaign on a promise to "Make America Great Again" back in 1980. But is that where the similarities between the 40th and 45th presidents end? Reagan's executive assistant for 10 years after he left office, Peggy Grande, joins the podcast to talk about the similarities and differences between the two men, and whether she thinks the Democrats have what it takes to win in 2020. Ronald Reagan was the first US president to win an election campaign on a promise to "Make America Great Again" back in 1980. But is that where the similarities between the 40th and 45th presidents end? Reagan's executive assistant for 10 years after he l US election, 2020 election, American politics, Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump, MAGA No #MeToo and the lessons from Hillary Clinton's campaign 18 18 #MeToo and the lessons from Hillary Clinton's campaign full 823b1868-7e10-4a2b-afae-7c5d2d475a6f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9b0a62fc Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Fri, 17 May 2019 12:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1471 Has #MeToo brought lasting change to the US politics? Will Hillary Clinton's failed presidential campaign loom over women candidates in 2020? Director of the North American Studies Program at Germany's University of Bonn, Sabine Sielke, joins the podcast this week to answer these questions and discuss the recent attacks on women's reproductive rights in the United States. Professor Sielke's extensive research focuses on gender in American culture and the rhetoric of sexual violence in the United States. Has #MeToo brought lasting change to the US politics? Will Hillary Clinton's failed presidential campaign loom over women candidates in 2020? Director of the North American Studies Program at Germany's University of Bonn, Sabine Sielke, joins the podcast #MeToo, women's rights, US politics, Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, 2020 election, US presidential election No The Trump Doctrine 17 17 The Trump Doctrine full a803ff92-de86-44fa-a379-7b2420816faf https://share.transistor.fm/s/f952baad Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Tue, 07 May 2019 17:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1220 It’s been a busy week in foreign affairs for the Trump administration, with fires on multiple fronts, from Latin America, North Korea and the US trade relationship with China. Joining the podcast this week is Associate Professor in American Politics Brendon O'Connor, who has also co-written a new book titled 'Ideologies of American Foreign Policy'. He compares the current and previous administrations' approaches to foreign policy and discusses what might change if Democrats take back the White House in 2020. It’s been a busy week in foreign affairs for the Trump administration, with fires on multiple fronts, from Latin America, North Korea and the US trade relationship with China. Joining the podcast this week is Associate Professor in American Politics Brend Foreign Policy, US election, President Trump, Joe Biden, 2020 election, American Politics No The Buttigieg bust 16 16 The Buttigieg bust full 6fad247f-9f42-4ce7-b85d-8fd71461ca31 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4d15abd Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Thu, 02 May 2019 16:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1642 Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg found himself the subject of an elaborate hoax this week, attempting to tie him to false sexual assault allegations. Senior Lecturer in American Politics Dr David Smith joins the podcast to unpack the conspiracy and explain why "Mayor Pete" has had such a meteoric rise among the 2020 Democratic field. Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg found himself the subject of an elaborate hoax this week, attempting to tie him to false sexual assault allegations. Senior Lecturer in American Politics Dr David Smith joins the podcast to unpack the conspir Pete Buttigieg, 2020 election, presidential election, US politics, Donald Trump No Mueller goes public – beginning or the end? 15 15 Mueller goes public – beginning or the end? full dc22ccc5-d528-4946-b1e7-4d7f8416fee6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07ca9f75 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1318 Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report finally saw a public – though heavily redacted – release late last week. Bruce Wolpe, a congressional advisor to the Democratic Party during President Obama’s first term, returns to the podcast to discuss whether this is the end or just the beginning of investigations into President Trump's conduct, and what House Democrats and 2020 presidential candidates are likely to do next. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report finally saw a public – though heavily redacted – release late last week. Bruce Wolpe, a congressional advisor to the Democratic Party during President Obama’s first term, returns to the podcast to discuss whether th US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No The social media election 14 14 The social media election full 965df399-de6f-4e83-b025-9d6229a1d8c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/793fab04 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:00:00 +1000 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1823 Will the 2020 race be lost or won on social media? And what is the future role of traditional forms of media in politics and elections? Claire McFarland was previously an assistant secretary for digital economy policy and strategy with the Australian government, and has worked in digital innovation for companies like Telstra and Fairfax Media, having started her career with Australia’s first internet service provider, Ozemail. She joins the podcast this week to detail the demands for tech leaders to be held accountable for what's hosted on their platforms and looks ahead to a post-Trump media climate. Will the 2020 race be lost or won on social media? And what is the future role of traditional forms of media in politics and elections? Claire McFarland was previously an assistant secretary for digital economy policy and strategy with the Australian gove US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No The Lessons of Tragedy 13 13 The Lessons of Tragedy full 374394c4-a3b0-4f01-b0cf-f5c114498669 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b402dd9 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1472 Former advisor to US Secretary of State John Kerry, Dr Charles Edel, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Lessons of Tragedy: Statecraft and World Order (Yale University Press). Charles details what those lessons are and how the White House – or those in the race for it in 2020 – might apply them. Former advisor to US Secretary of State John Kerry, Dr Charles Edel, returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, The Lessons of Tragedy: Statecraft and World Order (Yale University Press). Charles details what those lessons are and how the White House US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Beto, Buttigieg and the Manchurian Candidate 12 12 Beto, Buttigieg and the Manchurian Candidate full 7765e186-7f0c-47f3-a4b6-77c13b91c8dc https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac4206ab Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1424 Former ALP National President and Australian Senator Stephen Loosley, AM joins the podcast and gives us his thoughts on Attorney-General William Barr's summary of the Mueller Report, rising Democratic stars Beto O'Rourke and Pete Buttigeig, and looks at the modern day political parallels with the 1962 film, The Manchurian Candidate. Former ALP National President and Australian Senator Stephen Loosley, AM joins the podcast and gives us his thoughts on Attorney-General William Barr's summary of the Mueller Report, rising Democratic stars Beto O'Rourke and Pete Buttigeig, and looks at t US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Late night comedy and the US political discourse 11 11 Late night comedy and the US political discourse full 3a44b591-f9ab-4966-9c68-bce4237f0134 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d89d1ae3 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1220 Late night comedy programs have become a popular platform for candidates running for political office and for politicians looking to shape or reshape their image. But it wasn’t always this way – and what are the pitfalls of relying on comedians for our news and current affairs? American Studies lecturer Dr Rodney Taveira joins the podcast to discuss how these programs made the switch from light-hearted variety hours to the home of politics. Late night comedy programs have become a popular platform for candidates running for political office and for politicians looking to shape or reshape their image. But it wasn’t always this way – and what are the pitfalls of relying on comedians for our ne US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Breaking up with big tech 10 10 Breaking up with big tech full 5d46d484-959d-43a2-a070-b893bf0dd139 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9b72942 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

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Thanks to the MIT Concert Choir, Chad Crouch, Lobo Loco and the Bubamara Brass Band for their musical contributions to this episode.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 09:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1148 The proposed break-up of big tech and treatment of workers at Amazon dominated discussion among 2020 Democratic candidates this week. Freya Zemek joins the podcast to discuss Elizabeth Warren's latest salvo in the "techlash" and how big business is doing under President Trump. The proposed break-up of big tech and treatment of workers at Amazon dominated discussion among 2020 Democratic candidates this week. Freya Zemek joins the podcast to discuss Elizabeth Warren's latest salvo in the "techlash" and how big business is doing US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Will Americans believe Mueller? 9 9 Will Americans believe Mueller? full 66a92232-d266-4fe2-a90d-2859125ec809 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d85c105c Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

Thanks to the Bubamara Brass Band, Meydan, Broke for Free and Ketsa for their musical contributions to this episode.

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Thanks to the Bubamara Brass Band, Meydan, Broke for Free and Ketsa for their musical contributions to this episode.

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1463 What happens if the Mueller report into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election is released and no one believes it? Political scientist and polling expert Dr Shaun Ratcliff joins the podcast this week to discuss what his public opinion research suggests people believe on this and other likely 2020 issues, such as immigration and border control. What happens if the Mueller report into Russian interference in the 2016 US presidential election is released and no one believes it? Political scientist and polling expert Dr Shaun Ratcliff joins the podcast this week to discuss what his public opinion r US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No 'Racist, conman, cheat': Michael Cohen testifies 8 8 'Racist, conman, cheat': Michael Cohen testifies full 640e488d-f5c8-4f7c-b320-af30aba055e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5b2b17f2 Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

Thanks to the Bubamara Brass Band, Ketsa, Chris Zabriskie and Aitua for their musical contributions to this episode.

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Thanks to the Bubamara Brass Band, Ketsa, Chris Zabriskie and Aitua for their musical contributions to this episode.

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1809 The historic second summit between the United States and North Korea has taken a back seat to explosive testimony from President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen to Congress. Senior Lecturer in American Politics and one-half of ABC Radio Drive's Trump Tuesday, Dr David Smith, gives us his take on Cohen's performance, as well as the looming conclusion of the Mueller report. The historic second summit between the United States and North Korea has taken a back seat to explosive testimony from President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen to Congress. Senior Lecturer in American Politics and one-half of ABC Radio Drive's Trump US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No The Trump & Kim Show 7 7 The Trump & Kim Show full eaadb89f-0670-469c-b333-6e4b3879ff01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d385749f Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

Thanks to the Freemartins, Ketsa, Lloyd Rogers and the Bubamura Brass Band for their musical contributions to this episode.

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Thanks to the Freemartins, Ketsa, Lloyd Rogers and the Bubamura Brass Band for their musical contributions to this episode.

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1187 Former Pentagon official and advisor to the Obama White House on North Korea Dr Van Jackson joins the podcast this week to preview the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He tells us how close we came to nuclear war in 2017 and also takes a look at where the Democrats stand on foreign policy and diplomacy in the lead up to 2020. Former Pentagon official and advisor to the Obama White House on North Korea Dr Van Jackson joins the podcast this week to preview the second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. He tells us how close we came to nu US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's trans ban and women at war 6 6 Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's trans ban and women at war full 9f3dd8ab-e2ae-48ad-8c8f-2ddbab163723 https://share.transistor.fm/s/47f876da Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.

Special thanks to the Bubamura Brass Band, Chad Crouch, Lobo Loco and Aitua for their musical contributions to this episode.

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Special thanks to the Bubamura Brass Band, Chad Crouch, Lobo Loco and Aitua for their musical contributions to this episode.

]]> Fri, 15 Feb 2019 10:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1089 It’s been a rocky start to Iraq War veteran and Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's presidential campaign. This week on the podcast we look at what's gone wrong and discuss President Trump’s trans military ban and women at war. Our guest is Professor Megan MacKenzie, author of Beyond the Band of Brothers: The US Military and the Myth that Women Can't Fight and a member of the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney. It’s been a rocky start to Iraq War veteran and Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's presidential campaign. This week on the podcast we look at what's gone wrong and discuss President Trump’s trans military ban and women at war. Our guest is Professor US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No Voter suppression and the art of the gerrymander 5 5 Voter suppression and the art of the gerrymander full 14199038-9771-461b-b46d-767752e33330 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4e2ad0e Hosted by Drew Sheldrick and produced by Elliott Brennan.


Special thanks to the Bubamura Brass Band, Chris Zabriskie, Lobo Loco and Ketsa for their musical contributions to this episode.

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Special thanks to the Bubamura Brass Band, Chris Zabriskie, Lobo Loco and Ketsa for their musical contributions to this episode.

]]> Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1725 Professor Simon Jackman joins the podcast this week to discuss accusations of voter suppression in the United States, as well as his expert testimony in US court cases challenging so-called partisan gerrymandering. He also gives his verdict on President Trump's 2019 State of the Union address. Professor Simon Jackman joins the podcast this week to discuss accusations of voter suppression in the United States, as well as his expert testimony in US court cases challenging so-called partisan gerrymandering. He also gives his verdict on President T US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No The Democrats' "unlikeable women" 4 4 The Democrats' "unlikeable women" full 064b3bf1-28fb-4f51-bc73-396f8f2fb7ab https://share.transistor.fm/s/5c79d60b This week on the podcast, we look at some of the female Democrats in contention for 2020 and also examine the idea of "unlikeable women" in politics with Macquarie University's Gender Studies Program Director Dr Rebecca Sheehan. Plus, we unpack Hillary Clinton's reemergence and her advice for so-called "Bernie Bros".


Produced by Elliott Brennan.

Special thanks to Lobo Loco, Xylo-Ziko, Silicon Transmitter and Ketsa for contributing their musical talents to this episode.

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Produced by Elliott Brennan.

Special thanks to Lobo Loco, Xylo-Ziko, Silicon Transmitter and Ketsa for contributing their musical talents to this episode.

]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2019 17:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1550 This week on the podcast, we look at some of the female Democrats in contention for 2020 and also examine the idea of "unlikeable women" in politics with Macquarie University's Gender Studies Program Director Dr Rebecca Sheehan. Plus, we unpack Hillary Clinton's reemergence and her advice for so-called "Bernie Bros". This week on the podcast, we look at some of the female Democrats in contention for 2020 and also examine the idea of "unlikeable women" in politics with Macquarie University's Gender Studies Program Director Dr Rebecca Sheehan. Plus, we unpack Hillary Cl US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No An historic shutdown and a BuzzFeed bombshell 3 3 An historic shutdown and a BuzzFeed bombshell full 32cbbbeb-0f1f-4acc-8554-21b854835edf https://share.transistor.fm/s/058670a3 Tue, 22 Jan 2019 13:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1340 We return in 2019 in the midst of an historic US government shutdown. Meanwhile, a steady stream of new Democratic candidates are putting up their hands for the 2020 race and the White House has been rocked by allegations in a BuzzFeed News report that the president directed his former lawyer to lie to Congress. Former Bloomberg BNA analyst and research associate with the Council on Foreign Relations in New York, Jared Mondschein, joins the podcast to discuss the high stakes for Trump, the Democrats and the media. We return in 2019 in the midst of an historic US government shutdown. Meanwhile, a steady stream of new Democratic candidates are putting up their hands for the 2020 race and the White House has been rocked by allegations in a BuzzFeed News report that th US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No The year in review 2 2 The year in review full a2cc5ad2-8e6f-47ff-a8dd-a24cfcf583e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8d215d6 Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1447 What were the moments that defined US foreign policy, domestic politics and the unfolding Russia investigation this year? Former Democratic Party advisor and chief of staff to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Bruce Wolpe, joins the podcast to wrap 2018 and forecast the issues likely to impact the 2020 campaign. What were the moments that defined US foreign policy, domestic politics and the unfolding Russia investigation this year? Former Democratic Party advisor and chief of staff to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Bruce Wolpe, joins the podcast to wrap US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No The Midterms 1 1 The Midterms full 6b82e5ab-111c-4bc0-b16a-8e8b7dd8ecfd https://share.transistor.fm/s/7723d165 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:00:00 +1100 United States Studies Centre United States Studies Centre 1835 In the inaugural episode of 2020Vision, Charles Edel and Gorana Grgic help unpack the results of the 2018 midterm elections, their impact on US foreign policy, the reactions around the world, and the implications for the 2020 US presidential election. In the inaugural episode of 2020Vision, Charles Edel and Gorana Grgic help unpack the results of the 2018 midterm elections, their impact on US foreign policy, the reactions around the world, and the implications for the 2020 US presidential election. US election, Presidential election, Senate, House of Representatives, US politics, Donald Trump, Republicans, Democrats No