We discuss hurricane conspiracies, Harris’ “decency coalition” and the threat of post-election violence.

On this episode of After America, award-winning author, journalist and screenwriter Richard Cooke joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the state of this extremely close campaign.

This discussion was recorded on Monday 14 October 2024 and things may have changed since recording.

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Guest: Richard Cooke, author, journalist and Contributing Editor for The Monthly // @rgcooke

Host: Emma Shortis, Senior Research for International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis

Show notes:

Tired of Winning: A Chronicle of American Decline by Richard Cooke (March 2019)

‘Dark Star: Elon Musk's Political Turning’ by Richard Cooke, The Jewish Quarterly (February 2024)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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