Dr Dylan Bird is a lecturer in journalism at RMIT University and a broadcaster with more than ten years’ experience. He currently hosts the weekly current affairs show Future Perfect on Triple R FM. He is also a podcast producer and has won two Australian Podcast Awards for his work producing The Masterclass, which was also a finalist in the New York Festivals Radio Awards. His academic research explores the role of media in democracy, with a focus on podcasting.
Sunday 19 October
11.15am
With the re-election of President Trump, America has entered a tumultuous new era of political strongmanship and an unraveling of previous approaches to foreign policy, climate action, human rights and more. With decades of U.S. political expertise between them, Emma Shortis and Don Watson unpack what this new era means for Australia and the world. With Dylan Bird.
Presented in partnership with RMIT University.
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