Obsessed with the election? Know more about polling of undecided voters in swing states than you do about Australian politics?

It’s the most impactful election in a generation, with the whole world watching and waiting to see if democracy is under threat, if violence is about to erupt, and to see what it all means for Australia.

Join our hosts, Curtin Journalism students Razanne Al-Abdeli, Arte Blythe, and Dylan Storer, as they break down the drama, detail, and ramifications in The US Precedent:

EPISODE FIVE

Dr Alison Evans is the CEO of the Centre for Women’s Safety and Wellbeing, a group that works to prevent domestic, family, and sexual violence against women and their children. Hear her thoughts on how Trump’s election win will impact women around the globe.

EPISODE FOUR

Bella St Claire is a Curtin PhD student studying the vulnerability of youth to radicalisation. Through her studies and research, she has expertise in the topics of extremism and terrorism. Hear her thoughts on the manosphere religious groups and what extremism looks like in Australia.

EPISODE THREE

Joe Siracusa is a political analyst specialising in American politics. Originally from the USA, he provides a nuanced view of the election’s effect on Australia. In this episode, Joe provides his prediction for the US election and what this means for global affairs.

Dylan, Razanne and Arte will also describe what they think the results will look.

EPISODE TWO

Sisonke Msimang is a South African writer, human rights activist, and political analyst. She’s also, it must be noted, the bomb. Hear her thoughts on whether this election is truly the most important in a generation.

Sisonke Msimang – ep.2

Episode One:

Breaking down the electoral college.

Are you sick to death of the phrase ‘swing states’?

How this election has been so gendered.

The Arab American vote.

Another coup coming round the block?

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Podcast made in association with Curtin Global Futures: