Bruce Wolpe in conversation with Margot Saville | Trump’s Australia

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AU/US politics insider Bruce Wolpe shows how Trumpism changed Australia and what shocking consequences there'd be for us with a second term.

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Trump (or a Trumpist) could well win the 2024 US presidential election, and if he does, American democracy as we have known it will probably come to an end. Australia's best-informed commentator on US politics sends a chilling warning about the implications for Australia.On Wednesday 21 June at The Royal Oak., join Bruce Wolpe in conversation with journalist and author Margot Saville on a book which has been described by Planet America host John Barron as 'a timely warning and a potential survival guide'. Copies of Trump’s Australia will be available for purchase at the venue through Roaring Stories, with Wolpe signing copies after the discussion. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot. Why not make a full evening of it, too, by ordering a meal at the Royal Oak before or after the event? One of Balmain's oldest and most loved pubs, it serves a delicious range of food and beverages.If you miss out on a ticket, you can still watch the event as it is livestreamed from the Roaring Stories Facebook page (accessible on the Home page and from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RoaringStories268/live_videos/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">the Live tab</a>). A recording will also be available to view later as an upload on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kpI6m98uJhICioqqV_ykQ" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roaring Stories YouTube channel</a>.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT TRUMP'S AUSTRALIAWhat if Trump (or a Trump-like candidate) becomes US president in 2024?Leading expert and US and Australian politics insider Bruce Wolpe reveals the many ways in which Australia was damaged by Donald Trump's presidency. Seeping into Australia from above and below, Trumpism contaminated public debate, emboldened local political and religious extremists, diminished Australia's economy and international relations—and much more.Wolpe predicts America's democracy won't survive a second Trump term. The implications for the world and for Australia are shocking. He explains how Australia can draw on its strengths to protect its democracy, economy and society from Trumpism, and where Australia is vulnerable and needs to build guardrails. He warns Australia might also face an existential question about ties with its most important ally.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT BRUCE WOLPEBruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre at the University of Sydney. He worked with the Democrats in the US Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, he was chief of staff for Prime Minister Julia Gillard, and he was a senior executive at Fairfax Media 1998 – 2009. He is author of The Committee, and Lobbying Congress.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT MARGOT SAVILLEMargot Saville practised as a lawyer for one year before becoming a journalist in 1987. She has worked at The Australian, ABC Television, the Nine Network and The Sydney Morning Herald. She is the author of The Battle for Bennelong, a book about Maxine McKew’s successful tilt at former Prime Minister John Howard’s federal parliamentary seat in 2007. Her latest book is The Teal Revolution.~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~TERMS &amp; CONDITIONSRefundsPlease note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds cannot be issued 48 hours before the event. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain and Allen &amp; UnwinWith thanks to our venue partner Royal Oak Balmin~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~<a href="https://roaringstories.com.au/sign-up" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sign up to Roaring Stories newsletter</a>Follow Roaring Stories <a href="https://facebook.com/roaringstories268" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roaring_stories/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/RoaringStories" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>

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