Name: Don Watson: On the US Election
Start: 2024-09-05
End: 2024-09-05
Location: The Wheeler Centre

Preeminent Australian writer and former political advisor Don Watson examines an event that will make modern history: the 2024 US election.

On the 5 November this year, the American people will go to the polls to make a choice, the impact of which will be felt around the globe.

Will Republican nominee and now convicted criminal, former President Donald Trump, topple Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris?? How did America reach this point, and how will either candidate’s victory impact Australia’s relationship with the US and the global political landscape?

Don Watson, celebrated Australian writer and former political advisor to Paul Keating, unpacks these questions and more at a special Fifth Estate event with host Sally Warhaft, live at The Wheeler Centre.

The Fifth Estate

The Fifth Estate gives you access to regular in-depth insider analysis of current affairs and today’s key debates. Hosted by broadcaster, anthropologist and writer Sally Warhaft, this long-running series sees guests from the world of politics, culture, journalism and international relations dissect pressing questions of policy, power and public affairs. It’s a chance to give complex local and global issues the thoughtful discussion they deserve, and hear expert analysis on today’s key conversations.

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Event and Ticketing Details

Dates & Times

Thursday 05 September

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Tickets

$29.00

Full

$20.00

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Location

The Wheeler Centre

176 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne Victoria 3000

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Accessibility

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Auslan interpreting available by-request

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Registered Assistance Animals welcome

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Additional Notes

Don Watson's Quarterly Essay will be published on 16 September and is available for pre-order from The Paperback Bookshop here.

Featuring

Don Watson

Don Watson is the author of many books, including Recollections of a Bleeding Heart, Death Sentence, American Journeys, The Bush and The Passion of Private White. He contributes regular pieces to the Monthly. High Noon is his third Quarterly Essay.

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Sally Warhaft

Sally Warhaft is a Melbourne broadcaster, anthropologist and writer. She is the host of The Fifth Estate, the Wheeler Centre’s live series focusing on journalism, politics, media, and international relations, and The Leap Year ...