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Did the midterm elections signal a realignment of American politics, and a rejection of Trumpism? What does Trump's promotion of Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff indicate about his interpretation of the results? Two leading political commentators, conservative thinker Bill Kristol, and journalist Molly Ball join Nick Bryant to unpack the meaning of the midterm vote.

Closer to home we unpack the big economic and business news of the week: the rising interest rates and the collapse of department store David Jones.

Visionary artist Es Devlin has collaborated with everyone from Bad Bunny and Beyoncé to the Louvre. We speak with Es Devlin about her first Australian exhibition at Powerhouse Parramatta.

And on the eve of the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali, we review a new blockbuster adaptation of the Indian epic The Ramayana. 

Can either of Israel's main political blocs form a unity government after a polarized election result?

Clear air for Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after rival Flavio Bolsonaro goes into self-exile in America.

Nick Bryant's guide to the US midterm elections.

How South Korea plans to give all 51 million of its citizens access to an AI agent with unlimited usage. 

Shaken, not stirred, but shortlisted: who will be the next James Bond?

And Rachael Maza is our guest this month on The Last Thing. 

France will deploy some 70,000 police nationwide as it braces for new protests this weekend. We get an eyewitness account of what's happening on the ground. Meanwhile, an election looms in Israel. Could it see the end of Benjamin Netanyahu, or will he make yet another political comeback? 

Plus, as Australia continues to reel from the shock attack on Helen Haines, the husband of murdered UK MP Jo Cox speaks about the power of coming together in the toughest moments. And could Melbourne's Yarra River be made safe enough to swim in again? 

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.

Understand Australia and the world with Nick Bryant.