Dr Chris Wallace joins Amy to examine the 2022 federal election results in-depth, including the massive wins for the Greens, independents, and Labor. They also assess the extent of the media's influence, reflect on campaign strategies, and the next steps for an incoming Albanese Labor government. Chris is Professor at the 50/50 By 2030 Foundation at the University of Canberra, a former member of the Canberra Press Gallery and author of How To Win An Election. Award-winning author Dr Ashley Hay discusses her critically acclaimed book, Gum: The story of eucalypts and their champions. Gum has now been updated and released in a new edition out via NewSouth Books. Ashley is Editor of the Griffith Review and author of many books. Historian Dr Emma Shortis discusses what the election of the Albanese Labor government means for Australia's foreign policy, especially our relationship with the United States and the Indo-Pacific region. Emma also chats about the US political situation domestically, including the leaked Supreme Court judgment that seeks to overturn Roe vs Wade and restrict access to safe abortions. Emma is Research Fellow at the EU Centre of Excellence, RMIT and author of Our Exceptional Friend: Australia’s Fatal Alliance with the United States.