Relations between Australia and China have never been worse in modern times.  We go behind the headlines and explore what the head of Australia's Dept of Foreign Affairs thinks - China may  be overplaying its hand. 

Also this week: 

• Donald Trump speaks –  a balanced summary of where things are at in the US election craziness 
• The Australian economy turns around - a little bit
• Covid in Europe and the UK -  one of the most entertaining speeches from Westminster this week 
• Alexandra Marshall scolds Australia's not-so-conservative conservatives

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Links mentioned on this week's show:

National Security Podcast, Frances Adamson — Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade  https://www.policyforum.net/national-security-podcast-frances-adamson-on-securing-australia-in-an-age-of-disruption/

The full Trump speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0_Ulr2LLYY

Fired director of U.S. cyber agency Chris Krebs explains why he says vote was "most secure in America" on CBS 60 Minutes  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzBJJ1sxtEA&t=128s

The "alien" monolith pic:   https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/artist-or-aliens-mystery-surrounds-utah-monolith-s-appearance-disappearance-n1249424