Michael Koziol

Michael Koziol, North America correspondent for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, shares his firsthand experience at the White House during the significant meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump. He recounts the tension as Trump criticized journalists and directed barbs at Ambassador Kevin Rudd. The discussion reveals whether Albanese made any gains, including insight into the rare earths framework and AUKUS, while addressing the challenges of US-China relations. Koziol also reflects on how Albanese's approach may be perceived back home.

Michael Koziol, a North America correspondent and journalist, delves into Trump's controversial directive for U.S. diplomats in Canberra to gather data on migrant crime. He discusses the administration's claim that migration threatens Western civilization and how it exploits cultural differences to stoke fear. The conversation highlights the unusual shift in priorities for U.S. reporting on human rights and the implications for Australia's domestic politics. Koziol also considers whether this move could exacerbate the migration debate in Australia.

Michael Koziol, North America correspondent for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald, shares his firsthand insights from the memorial for Charlie Kirk in Arizona. He highlights the emotional impact of Erica Kirk’s public forgiveness amidst a charged atmosphere, drawing parallels to a Trump rally. Koziol discusses Stephen Miller's dramatic rhetoric and the crowd's contrasting responses to forgiveness and vengeance. He explores how Trump’s statements reflect an adversarial political stance and the heightened tensions across the U.S. in the wake of Kirk's assassination.