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Co-Founder/Contributing Editor

Aaron Bastani

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Politics is serious. Politics is important. And sometimes, politics is completely ridiculous. Novara Media brings its sharp, irreverent take on the political circus to the stage for a lively look at the stories, scandals and absurdities dominating the headlines. Expect satire, debate and plenty of uncomfortable questions as the panel cuts through the noise and examines what’s really going on behind the political spectacle.

Novara Media presents: The political circus

Donald Trump’s disastrous performance in the midterm elections raises fresh questions about the political future of Silicon Valley, its relationship with Washington and the wider implications for the world. Many of Big Tech's most influential figures (Musk, Thiel, etc) backed Trump, seeing opportunities to change regulation, taxation, immigration and the transatlantic alliance. What does this major electoral setback for Trump mean for those who placed their bets on his presidency? This talk examines the political and economic implications of the midterms for the technology industry, and its wider implications beyond America's borders.

Aaron Bastani

Co-Founder/Contributing Editor

Novara Media

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