Waleed Aly in conversation with Hamish Macdonald (SOLD OUT)

ABOUT THE EVENT: On Wednesday 7th October at the Red Mill Distillery, Balmain, join Waleed Aly in conversation with Hamish Macdonald. "Is this what it looks like when an old order dies? … Liberalism's confidence that humans are ultimately progressive beings seems to have overlooked how much we value stability, predictability and meaning. Our age of discontent stems directly from the sense that things are unmoored and beyond our grasp; that we are serving the system, rather than it serving us."—Waleed Aly, Time of Monsters ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT THE VENUE Red Mill is based in the historic White Bay Steelworks, just across from the inner-west icon, the White Bay Power Station. Red Mill makes small batches of high-quality Rum to age in a special barrel program, blended and bottled in their wonderful, industrial home. Visiting Red Mill is a chance to see the workings of an artisanal distillery, in the historic surrounds of this remarkable building. Refreshments available to purchase include wine, beer and a signature Red Mill cocktail. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique venue. Attendees are asked to arrive at 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Seating is unallocated – another reason to arrive early to secure an optimal spot. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT THE BOOK Do we still believe in progress? In this wonderfully clarifying essay, Waleed Aly examines what happened to liberalism. As a set of ideas, it offered equality and guaranteed freedoms. But more and more, we live in a post-liberal world. Aly maps the new politics arising – both conservative and progressive – as mainstream politics loses its appeal. He examines the new battles over identity, injustice and speech, and discusses the way instability has become central to contemporary life. When did freedom start to feel so unfree? This is a supple and original essay about the forces transforming our politics. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT WALEED ALY Waleed Aly is a Walkley Award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, academic, rock musician and former AFL mascot. One of the hosts of Network Ten’s The Project, Waleed is well-known to RN audiences as the former host of RN Drive. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ABOUT HAMISH MACDONALD Hamish Macdonald is an award-winning journalist who has covered wars, disasters, and major world events. He hosts Mornings on ABC Radio Sydney and is co-host of Global Roaming on ABC Radio National. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ TERMS & CONDITIONS Refunds Please note that tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed due to extenuating circumstances. Refunds are not issued within 48 hours notice of event date. Humanitix fee is nonrefundable. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ This event is presented by Roaring Stories Bookshop Balmain. With thanks to our venue partner Red Mill and Black Inc. Books ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Sign up to Roaring Stories newsletter Follow Roaring Stories Facebook | Instagram | Twitter