Angus Blackman
@angusrb.bsky.social
Podcast exec producer @australiainstitute.org.au
Currently: After America, Follow the Money + Dollars & Sense
Formerly: Democracy Sausage + Policy Forum Pod @ the Australian National University
Also: foreign affairs + crying about the Gold Coast Titans
Currently: After America, Follow the Money + Dollars & Sense
Formerly: Democracy Sausage + Policy Forum Pod @ the Australian National University
Also: foreign affairs + crying about the Gold Coast Titans
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"Trump likes to govern by season finale."
"'You'll have to tune in, it's gonna be incredible.'"
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social on the chaos caused by the Trump administration in recent weeks.
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"'You'll have to tune in, it's gonna be incredible.'"
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social on the chaos caused by the Trump administration in recent weeks.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
January 22, 2026 at 1:10 AM
"Trump likes to govern by season finale."
"'You'll have to tune in, it's gonna be incredible.'"
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social on the chaos caused by the Trump administration in recent weeks.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
"'You'll have to tune in, it's gonna be incredible.'"
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social on the chaos caused by the Trump administration in recent weeks.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
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For more analysis, listen to After America with Dr Emma Shortis here ⤵️ or wherever you listen to podcasts!
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad
From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.
australiainstitute.org.au
January 21, 2026 at 2:53 AM
For more analysis, listen to After America with Dr Emma Shortis here ⤵️ or wherever you listen to podcasts!
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Dig up! #auspol
Coalition in crisis as Nationals quit frontbench en masse after division over Labor’s hate speech laws
Liberal leader was earlier warned entire Nationals frontbench would quit if she accepted resignations from three senators
www.theguardian.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Dig up! #auspol
He is far, far too good for us 😢
Tino Fa'asuamaleaui is unlikely to make a contract call anytime soon.
STORY 👉 zerotackle.com/rbeyo #NRL #RugbyLeague
STORY 👉 zerotackle.com/rbeyo #NRL #RugbyLeague
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
He is far, far too good for us 😢
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"I don't think the government knows what the consequences of this legislation are, let alone the rest of us."
@browne90.bsky.social, @amyremeikis.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss Australia's new hate laws & this week's emergency sitting of parliament. #auspol
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@browne90.bsky.social, @amyremeikis.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss Australia's new hate laws & this week's emergency sitting of parliament. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4qVYWx4
January 21, 2026 at 6:24 AM
"I don't think the government knows what the consequences of this legislation are, let alone the rest of us."
@browne90.bsky.social, @amyremeikis.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss Australia's new hate laws & this week's emergency sitting of parliament. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4qVYWx4
@browne90.bsky.social, @amyremeikis.bsky.social & @ebonybennett.bsky.social discuss Australia's new hate laws & this week's emergency sitting of parliament. #auspol
🎧 theaus.in/4qVYWx4
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"It’s very clear from the language of the administration, it appears to want to provoke more violence"
International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis unpacks the recent Minnesota shooting by an ICE agent on ABC 7.30.
@emmashortis.bsky.social
International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis unpacks the recent Minnesota shooting by an ICE agent on ABC 7.30.
@emmashortis.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 2:53 AM
"It’s very clear from the language of the administration, it appears to want to provoke more violence"
International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis unpacks the recent Minnesota shooting by an ICE agent on ABC 7.30.
@emmashortis.bsky.social
International & Security Affairs Director Dr Emma Shortis unpacks the recent Minnesota shooting by an ICE agent on ABC 7.30.
@emmashortis.bsky.social
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So, yikes. Lucky to have @mattduss.bsky.social back on After America this week.
Will Trump's Greenland land-grab end the NATO alliance?
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
January 20, 2026 at 2:36 AM
So, yikes. Lucky to have @mattduss.bsky.social back on After America this week.
"you have crossed over into another circle of hell"
Will Trump's Greenland land-grab end the NATO alliance?
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
January 20, 2026 at 2:09 AM
"you have crossed over into another circle of hell"
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Will Trump's Greenland land-grab end the NATO alliance?
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
January 20, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Will Trump's Greenland land-grab end the NATO alliance?
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
@mattduss.bsky.social & @emmashortis.bsky.social discuss the US administration's coercion of some of its closest allies, including the United Kingdom - potentially putting Australia's two AUKUS partners in direct conflict.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
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Alliances ain't what they used to be...
@mattduss.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social on After America to discuss whether US threats over Greenland will end NATO, what the administration might do in Iran & its threats to prosecute political opponents.
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@mattduss.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social on After America to discuss whether US threats over Greenland will end NATO, what the administration might do in Iran & its threats to prosecute political opponents.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
January 19, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Alliances ain't what they used to be...
@mattduss.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social on After America to discuss whether US threats over Greenland will end NATO, what the administration might do in Iran & its threats to prosecute political opponents.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
@mattduss.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social on After America to discuss whether US threats over Greenland will end NATO, what the administration might do in Iran & its threats to prosecute political opponents.
🎧 theaus.in/3LIA3pE
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Parliament is back for 2 days this week - @amyremeikis.bsky.social has you covered
#ThePointLive
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#ThePointLive
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The Point Live: Parliament returns early for Bondi condolence motions
Anthony Albanese has recalled parliament early for condolence motions to remember the 15 people killed at Bondi Beach terror attack, on 14 December. Tibor Weitzen, Matilda, Rabbi Yaakov Levitan, Marik...
live.thepoint.com.au
January 18, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Parliament is back for 2 days this week - @amyremeikis.bsky.social has you covered
#ThePointLive
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#ThePointLive
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Pls celebrate by finishing higher than 14th.
Ditch the huge front-of-jersey gambling sponsorship and I'll even buy a new one. 🙏🙏🙏
Ditch the huge front-of-jersey gambling sponsorship and I'll even buy a new one. 🙏🙏🙏
The Titans have confirmed plans to celebrate their 20th anniversary.
STORY 👉 zerotackle.com/xabjs #NRL #RugbyLeague
STORY 👉 zerotackle.com/xabjs #NRL #RugbyLeague
January 18, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Pls celebrate by finishing higher than 14th.
Ditch the huge front-of-jersey gambling sponsorship and I'll even buy a new one. 🙏🙏🙏
Ditch the huge front-of-jersey gambling sponsorship and I'll even buy a new one. 🙏🙏🙏
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Australians are deciding USA is not a place to visit… oddly they still are going to Canada. Almost like there is something specific about the US..
#ThePoint
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#ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
January 18, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Australians are deciding USA is not a place to visit… oddly they still are going to Canada. Almost like there is something specific about the US..
#ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
#ThePoint
thepoint.com.au/off-the-char...
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Apparently the State Department, led Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the nation's top diplomat, released a strategic plan. Goal 1 is U.S. National Sovereignty. Goal 2 is "The Western Hemisphere and Establishment of the Donroe Doctrine."
There's more, but take that in.
www.state.gov/agency-strat...
There's more, but take that in.
www.state.gov/agency-strat...
Agency Strategic Plan - United States Department of State
The Agency Strategic Plan sets forth the vision and direction for how the Department will implement U.S. foreign policy and foreign assistance.
www.state.gov
January 16, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Apparently the State Department, led Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the nation's top diplomat, released a strategic plan. Goal 1 is U.S. National Sovereignty. Goal 2 is "The Western Hemisphere and Establishment of the Donroe Doctrine."
There's more, but take that in.
www.state.gov/agency-strat...
There's more, but take that in.
www.state.gov/agency-strat...
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"You have to take it seriously.
"Just like you have to take the threats against Canada seriously."
@profsaunders.bsky.social tells @emmashortis.bsky.social that after Venezuela, nothing would surprise her when it comes to Trump's actions in Greenland.
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"Just like you have to take the threats against Canada seriously."
@profsaunders.bsky.social tells @emmashortis.bsky.social that after Venezuela, nothing would surprise her when it comes to Trump's actions in Greenland.
🎧 theaus.in/4qlvnoy
January 16, 2026 at 5:28 AM
"You have to take it seriously.
"Just like you have to take the threats against Canada seriously."
@profsaunders.bsky.social tells @emmashortis.bsky.social that after Venezuela, nothing would surprise her when it comes to Trump's actions in Greenland.
🎧 theaus.in/4qlvnoy
"Just like you have to take the threats against Canada seriously."
@profsaunders.bsky.social tells @emmashortis.bsky.social that after Venezuela, nothing would surprise her when it comes to Trump's actions in Greenland.
🎧 theaus.in/4qlvnoy
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I don't know if "enjoyed" is the right word but this was certainly an interesting conversation with @emmashortis.bsky.social at @australiainstitute.org.au, a few months after we last spoke. A lot has happened. A lot of chaotic cruelty.
When there are no longer any constraints on Trump's foreign policy, what does that mean for the world? This week on After America, @profsaunders.bsky.social and I talk about the "chaotic cruelty" of the Trump administration's violent imperialism.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad
From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.
australiainstitute.org.au
January 15, 2026 at 2:40 PM
I don't know if "enjoyed" is the right word but this was certainly an interesting conversation with @emmashortis.bsky.social at @australiainstitute.org.au, a few months after we last spoke. A lot has happened. A lot of chaotic cruelty.
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When there are no longer any constraints on Trump's foreign policy, what does that mean for the world? This week on After America, @profsaunders.bsky.social and I talk about the "chaotic cruelty" of the Trump administration's violent imperialism.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad
From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.
australiainstitute.org.au
January 15, 2026 at 5:43 AM
When there are no longer any constraints on Trump's foreign policy, what does that mean for the world? This week on After America, @profsaunders.bsky.social and I talk about the "chaotic cruelty" of the Trump administration's violent imperialism.
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
australiainstitute.org.au/post/chaotic...
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The Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life & dignity.
@profsaunders.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss the “chaotic cruelty” of the administration & its escalation of hostilities with Europe over Greenland.
🎧 theaus.in/4qlvnoy
@profsaunders.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss the “chaotic cruelty” of the administration & its escalation of hostilities with Europe over Greenland.
🎧 theaus.in/4qlvnoy
January 15, 2026 at 4:48 AM
The Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life & dignity.
@profsaunders.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss the “chaotic cruelty” of the administration & its escalation of hostilities with Europe over Greenland.
🎧 theaus.in/4qlvnoy
@profsaunders.bsky.social joins @emmashortis.bsky.social to discuss the “chaotic cruelty” of the administration & its escalation of hostilities with Europe over Greenland.
🎧 theaus.in/4qlvnoy
Never thought I'd be rushing to get a show out before the US invades Greenland, but here we are.
Great to have @profsaunders.bsky.social back on After America, even if little else feels great rn.
@emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au
Great to have @profsaunders.bsky.social back on After America, even if little else feels great rn.
@emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au
"Chaotic cruelty": Trump administration escalating violence at home and abroad
From Minnesota to Greenland, the Trump administration is bulldozing guardrails meant to protect human life and dignity.
australiainstitute.org.au
January 15, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Never thought I'd be rushing to get a show out before the US invades Greenland, but here we are.
Great to have @profsaunders.bsky.social back on After America, even if little else feels great rn.
@emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au
Great to have @profsaunders.bsky.social back on After America, even if little else feels great rn.
@emmashortis.bsky.social @australiainstitute.org.au
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On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Richard Denniss and Ebony Bennett discuss the devastating Bondi terrorist attacks, Adelaide Writers’ Week, Trump and the Australia–US alliance, and federal politics in 2026.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts
📖 Read more: theaus.in/3YIAfIn
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts
📖 Read more: theaus.in/3YIAfIn
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Richard Denniss and Ebony Bennett discuss the devastating Bondi terrorist attacks, Adelaide Writers’ Week, Trump and the Australia–US alliance, and federal politics in 2026.
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts
📖 Read more: theaus.in/3YIAfIn
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts
📖 Read more: theaus.in/3YIAfIn
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Just pause and take that in.
Germany sends troops to Greenland
www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/usa-...
www.sueddeutsche.de/politik/usa-...
USA-News: Deutschland sendet gutes Dutzend Soldaten nach Grönland.
Vor dem Hintergrund der US-Ansprüche auf Grönland entsenden auch die Nato-Staaten Schweden und Norwegen Militär auf die Insel. Bei den Gesprächen mit den USA zeichnet sich keine Lösung des Konflikts ...
www.sueddeutsche.de
January 14, 2026 at 8:26 PM
Just pause and take that in.
There's a lot wrong with this, but fmd that pocket square 😑
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the integration of Elon Musk's xAI platform, Grok, into military networks as part of a new "AI acceleration strategy" during a visit to SpaceX.
January 13, 2026 at 9:57 AM
There's a lot wrong with this, but fmd that pocket square 😑
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"They're manoeuvering Trump into a position where not taking Greenland...will make the US look weak."
"And we know he hates that."
Administration officials seem to be "warming Trump up" to the idea of further interventions beyond Venezuela, @emmashortis.bsky.social says.
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"And we know he hates that."
Administration officials seem to be "warming Trump up" to the idea of further interventions beyond Venezuela, @emmashortis.bsky.social says.
🎧 theaus.in/4pvdvql
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 AM
"They're manoeuvering Trump into a position where not taking Greenland...will make the US look weak."
"And we know he hates that."
Administration officials seem to be "warming Trump up" to the idea of further interventions beyond Venezuela, @emmashortis.bsky.social says.
🎧 theaus.in/4pvdvql
"And we know he hates that."
Administration officials seem to be "warming Trump up" to the idea of further interventions beyond Venezuela, @emmashortis.bsky.social says.
🎧 theaus.in/4pvdvql
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Trump says he "doesn't need" international law & that he's constrained only by his own morality.
"What a terrifying thought."
The Trump administration are "clearly now convinced that they're invincible," says @emmashortis.bsky.social on the After America podcast. #auspol
"What a terrifying thought."
The Trump administration are "clearly now convinced that they're invincible," says @emmashortis.bsky.social on the After America podcast. #auspol
January 12, 2026 at 2:20 AM
Trump says he "doesn't need" international law & that he's constrained only by his own morality.
"What a terrifying thought."
The Trump administration are "clearly now convinced that they're invincible," says @emmashortis.bsky.social on the After America podcast. #auspol
"What a terrifying thought."
The Trump administration are "clearly now convinced that they're invincible," says @emmashortis.bsky.social on the After America podcast. #auspol
January 10, 2026 at 1:04 AM