2026 Festival
Speaker Profile
Bruce Wolpe
Bruce Wolpe is a Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the US Studies Centre. He is a regular contributor on US politics across media in Australia. Bruce worked with the Democrats in Congress during President Barack Obama's first term, and was Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s chief of staff.
Special Event
The American Breakfast: Where to for this crumbling empire?
Friday April 24
The Ballroom, The Continental
8.00am
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60 mins
Emma Shortis, Bruce Wolpe and Don Watson with Heather Ewart
Epstein, Epstein, Epstein... We need to talk
Friday April 24
Halcyon Hall, The Continental
1.30pm
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60 mins
John Silvester, Julianne Schultz and Bruce Wolpe with Peter Inge
Trump And Us: What is #47’s impact on Australia’s politics and our future?
Sunday April 26
Sorrento Community Centre
1.30pm
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60 mins
Geraldine Brooks and Bruce Wolpe with Cameron Stewart
Donald Trump’s second administration presents huge policy challenges to Australia’s political and business communities. Pulitzer Prizewinning author and journalist Geraldine Brooks joins Bruce Wolpe, Senior Fellow (non-resident) at the United States Studies Centre in Sydney, and The Australian’s Chief International Correspondent to discuss.