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Port of influence: China's controversial lease in Darwin
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche looks at the issue of Darwin's port, which is leased for 99 years by China, as the US seeks to expand its military base there, leaving Australia stuck in the… Audio
No impeachment for Trump's race-based tweet
The US president won't be impeached for sending what's considered to be a racist Tweet. The House of Representatives voted against the accusation that he had brought "ridicule, disgrace and disrepute"… Audio
British US ambassador Darroch resigns over emails criticising Trump
Britain's ambassador to the US has resigned after his release of emails in which he branded President Donald Trump "inept".
Goodbye Mad magazine
The seminal American MAD magazine is to cease regular publication. Older listeners will react by going what? Me worry? Audio
Tanks and Trump
Officers, and even some Defense Department personnel, are worried President Trump's "Salute to America" will politicize the armed forces, on a day that has traditionally been about nonpartisan… Audio
Overthinking Us
Us is out on home video today. Dan Slevin looks at some of the critical responses to the ideas behind one of the most creative films of the past ten years.
Wealthy call for wealth tax
Some of America's richest people are urging US presidential candidates to back a wealth tax on the super-rich to improve inequality and climate change. Audio
US correspondent Susan Milligan
The ongoing aftermath of the Democratic presidential debates, President Trump's visit to North Korea and the Supreme Court has finished its term with some interesting results. Audio
Leaders meet in the DMZ
Donald Trump has become the first sitting US President to set foot in North Korea, meeting Kim Jong Un in the demilitarized zone. Audio
US President signs bill giving CNMI-only residency status
More than a thousand people in the Northern Marianas have breathed a sigh of relief after President Donald Trump yesterday signed a bill allowing them to live permanently in the territory.
'Revisionist History': challenging conventional wisdom
With the fourth season of Malcolm Gladwell's popular show 'Revisionist History' (Pushkin Industries) starting this week, we share two past episodes. 'Divide and Conquer' tells the story of how a… Audio
Democrats' debate & White House staff drama
US correspondent Susan Milligan reports on the upcoming debates for the Democratic Party - who's in and who's out? And there's more drama in the West Wing with the departure of Sarah Sanders and the… Audio
Joe Biden leads race for Democratic presidential contenders
Former US Vice President Joe Biden still leads the Democratic pack of presidential contenders in a poll of voters.
Trump Meets Theresa May Amid Mass Protest in London
Day two of US President, Donald Trump's Visit to the UK. We go live to London where he meets with Theresa May at No.10 Downing Street, thousands of people are expected to line the streets to protest… Audio
Trump twitter tirade targets London's mayor
US correspondent, Susan Milligan talks to Lynn about the latest in American politics, including Donald Trump's twitter tirade targeting London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, as he and the first lady touchdown in… Audio
China vs USA: tensions rise
Tension has ramped up against China under The Trump administration, which has seen tariffs placed on Chinese goods - up to 25 percent on 200 billion dollars worth of goods. Audio
Pelosi calls for Trump family 'intervention' for President's 'wellbeing'
The US House of Representatives' Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi has questioned Donald Trump's fitness for office, calling on the US President's family to stage an "intervention".
Alabama's abortion laws & presidential pardons
US correspondent Susan Milligan talks to Kathryn about the ongoing fallout and coverage of the state of Alabama passing a virtual ban on abortion and Missouri effectively following suit. What are the… Audio
US Ambassador on why US didn't sign the Christchurch Call
The US has snubbed the Christchurch Call, saying that while it endorses its overarching goals, it cannot sign up to the pledge. Political reporter Yvette McCullogh asked US Ambassador to NZ, Scott… Audio
International leaders sign Christchurch Call pledge
World leaders and tech giants have inked an unprecedented agreement to fight the spread of terrorism and extremist online content - but the United States won't endorse the initiative. Video, Audio
