EPISODE · Jan 20, 2026 · 55 MIN
Power: the word that defines the Trump age
from The Radio National Hour · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation
US President Donald Trump promised American's a golden age when he was inaugurated for his second term a year ago. Some believe he's making good on that promise but others are alarmed by his increasingly unconstrained power. Long time Trump observer and biographer Tim O’Brien zooms out on a divided nation. Patty O'Keefe is an ICE patroller, one of the thousands of community members in Minneapolis pushing back against the federal agents they say have their city under siege. She shares her story of being detained and held without charge by ICE agents. After four shark attacks in less than 48 hours in New South Wales waters, experts like Dr Vincent Raoult say the stormy weather of late has created the perfect environment for sharks and the worst possible conditions for humans wanting to take a dip.
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US President Donald Trump promised American's a golden age when he was inaugurated for his second term a year ago. Some believe he's making good on that promise but others are alarmed by his increasingly unconstrained power. Long time Trump observer and biographer Tim O’Brien zooms out on a divided nation. Patty O'Keefe is an ICE patroller, one of the thousands of community members in Minneapolis pushing back against the federal agents they say have their city under siege. She shares her story of being detained and held without charge by ICE agents. After four shark attacks in less than 48 hours in New South Wales waters, experts like Dr Vincent Raoult say the stormy weather of late has created the perfect environment for sharks and the worst possible conditions for humans wanting to take a dip.
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