An Evening Without Donald Trump: Unpacking the US Midterms

The 2026 midterm elections will reshape American politics in the years to come - and will serve as the unofficial kickoff for the 2028 Presidential campaign. The results will come in on the day prior, so we'll have a day to unpack. Join columnist and commentator Cory Alpert (and special guests) to go through the results, understand what happened, and look ahead to what this means for 2028. Come with questions - there will be plenty of time to get them answered. About the Speaker: Cory Alpert is a researcher at the University of Melbourne, where he studies the societal impact of autonomous technology. He is a regular columnist for The Age/Sydney Morning Herald, and is seen regularly on the ABC, Channel 7, Channel 9, and Channel 10. He previously served in the Biden White House and on four Presidential campaigns. Cory's writing has appeared in The Age, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Boston Globe, the MIT Technology Review, the Straits Times, Crikey, the Japan Times, the Almanor, and more. Ticket cost should not be a barrier to entry. Please get in touch if you need. Trades Hall is accessibility-friendly. The venue is on the ground level, with lifts and ramps available.