The Future of Democracy with Masha Gessen and John Lyons
Schedule
Wed Aug 21 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
The Edge, Fed Square | Melbourne, VI
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With a US election looming and four billion people heading to the polls in 2024, journalists Masha Gessen, John Lyons and Louisa Lim discuss the threats and challenges to democracy around the world.Journalist Masha Gessen is one of the world’s leading experts on authoritarianism. John Lyons is the Walkley Award-winning Global Affairs Editor of the ABC, and has been a foreign correspondent in Washington, New York, the Philippines and the Middle East. Together with host Louisa Lim, these expert journalists will explore imperialism, corruption, autocracy and other global challenges to modern democracy.
With more than half of the world’s population able to vote in elections this year – including the pivotal upcoming US election – there has never been a more urgent time to confront the future of democracy.
Presented in partnership with Fed Square. Masha Gessen’s visit to Australia is made possible by the support of Bill Manos and the Manos Foundation. Masha Gessen is presented in Melbourne by The Wheeler Centre and in Sydney by Festival of Dangerous Ideas.
TICKETS
Full $39
Concession $30
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