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Exploring the rise of Clive Palmer, this book delves into the implications of his emergence within Australia's political landscape. It examines the challenges and dysfunctions of the political system, highlighting how Palmer's journey reflects broader societal issues. Through an analysis of his influence and the reactions to his populist approach, the narrative sheds light on the changing dynamics of Australian politics and the factors that contribute to the discontent among voters.

Known for his wild wit and irreverent commentary, Guy Rundle is one of Australia's most virtuosic minds. Practicedistils his best writing on politics, culture, class and more. In it, Rundle roves the campaign trails of Obama, Palin and Trump; rides the Amtrak around a desolate America; bails up Bob Katter and Pauline Hanson; and excavates the deeper meanings of True Detective and Joy Division. Insightful and hilarious, Practicereveals Rundle as among Australia's sharpest and most entertaining minds, with a genuinely awe-inducing range and an utterly inimitable voice. There is only one Guy Rundle.

Through sharp wit and keen observation, Guy Rundle offers an insightful exploration of Australian politics in the 2010s, capturing key events and figures from the coal blockade to Malcolm Turnbull's tenure. He chronicles the country's political evolution amidst a backdrop of populism and cultural conflict, highlighting the tensions between a corrupt right and an elitist progressivism. Rundle also reflects on the historical context, analyzing personal and cultural shifts over the past fifty years, providing a comprehensive narrative of a nation in flux.

A thought-provoking and entirely original take on the United States as a cult.