The old US-led order has ruptured... but Australia is still behaving as though it’s 2012.

In this episode, Matt and Elliot ask what happens when your closest ally can no longer be trusted. From Trump’s America and the Pentagon’s growing alliance with Silicon Valley oligarchs to Albanese’s AI bargains and the A$368 billion AUKUS bet, Australia keeps exporting abundance, importing vulnerability and calling it stability.

Canada and Europe recognise that compliance no longer buys safety and are widening their choices. So why is Australia still rolling over for belly rubs?

Find out in this week's episode of Worth Knowing.

Chapters ➡

00:00 Ten episodes of weekly sense-making
01:30 The bigger bubble that has already burst
03:40 Why Carney’s rupture speech matters
10:15 Albanese and Australia’s leadership vacuum
14:00 Exporting abundance, importing vulnerability
16:45 The AI copyright and data-centre bargain
21:20 Middle powers and tech companies with state-like power
27:05 Why America can no longer be trusted
30:45 The A$368 billion AUKUS question
34:00 Allies, protectorates and sovereign defence
36:30 Albanese, Carney and the schoolyard bully
40:35 Final thoughts and where Australia goes next

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