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English American writer, editor of Current Affairs Magazine whose latest book is couathored with Noam Chomsky

Nathan J Robinson

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With the dust now beginning to settle on the US midterm elections, our panel considers the results, their wider significance, asks the big question: what comes next? From the battle for Congress to the issues that shaped the vote, they examine the forces reshaping American politics and the lessons the election holds for both parties. With the 2028 presidential election already looming, what does the new political landscape mean for the future of Trumpism, the Democrats and the American left?

America after the midterms: Trump, the Democrats and what comes next

“Woke” has evolved from a term for social awareness into one of the defining political and cultural battlegrounds of our time. This talk explores what has changed, why institutions and corporations are rethinking their approach, and who is shaping the next version of the debate. From politics and media to technology and AI, who gets to define what is acceptable and who is rewriting the rules?

Nathan J Robinson

English American writer, editor of Current Affairs Magazine whose latest book is couathored with Noam Chomsky

Current Affairs

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