
The USSC Briefing Room is a podcast from the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. It gives you a seat at the table for a briefing on the latest US news and foreign policy. Co-hosts Mari Koeck, Jared Mondschein and Victoria Cooper talk to experts to cover what you need to know and what's beneath the surface of the news.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews CommentaryNews | |||

On 2 April 2025, President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on most countries around the globe as part of “Liberation Day” but is the president allowed to impose tariffs like that? This is the question the US Supreme Court is considering at the momen... more
As China’s rapid military modernisation reshapes the regional security landscape, deterrence has become the cornerstone of US and allied strategies in the Indo-Pacific. Former US Marine Corps Commandant General David Berger (ret’d) joined the USSC Br... more
Recently, a gunman killed four people and wounded eight at a Latter Day Saints (or Mormon) church in Michigan. President Trump described this as “yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America” – but there are distinct diff... more
President Trump wants to make American shipbuilding great again. China has significant dominance in shipbuilding with 34% of all ships on water being made in China and 57% of ships under construction being made in China.
How do systems around financ... more
This week Lisa Curtis joins the podcast. She is a Senior Fellow and Director of the Indo-Pacific Program for a New American Security and she served in the US Government for more than 20 years across the White House National Security Council, CIA, Sta... more
When Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited China this year, his visit to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding got some of the most media attention.
How did pandas become China’s national treasure and how are they used in di... more
Legislation is hard to pass in the United States, but tends to have a longer-lasting impact than executive orders, which can be easily overturned. President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act put climate change at the forefront of his legislative agenda... more
Six years after his death in prison, convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continues to make headlines due to his longtime friendship with President Trump. While most news cycles in the Trump-era have a flashbang approach, this one has remarkable st... more
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Content focuses on key developments in U.S. foreign policy and domestic news, providing insights from experts on a variety of relevant topics. Discussions range from U.S.-China relations, climate policy, the technology sector, and international security, to significant legislation impacting the global landscape like trade tariffs and defense strategies. Unique insights offered often unravel complex political dynamics and international alliances, framing current events within broader historical and strategic contexts. The inclusion of a diverse range of expert guests adds depth to each episode's analysis, catering to audiences seeking to navigate and understand the intricacies of U.S. policies and their global implications.
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