Don Watson: On the 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 nominee and incumbent President Joe Biden? 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.

Don Watson will be signing books after the event.  

The bookseller for this event is Paperback Bookshop.

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.