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Will Trump declare victory on election night, regardless of the result?
On the final pre-election episode of After America, Matthew Bevan and Dr Emma Shortis reflect on an enormous Harris rally in Philadelphia, whether the polls have anything useful to tell us, and the dangers of a contested result.
Guest: Matthew Bevan, host and writer of If You’re Listening, the ABC // @MatthewBevan
Host: Emma Shortis, Director of International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis
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