As the US election began to rapidly slip away from Kamala Harris, it became clear that the presidential candidate wasn’t going to speak at her election night rally in Washington D.C.

That’s when people started slipping out of the event, including Dr Emma Shortis.

Donald Trump is projected to win not just the presidency, but also the popular vote.

Today, senior researcher at The Australia Institute Dr Emma Shortis on Donald Trump’s projected return to the White House, and what it means for the future of the Democratic Party.

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Guest: Senior researcher at The Australia Institute, Dr Emma Shortis

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