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Is America on the cusp of collapse under Trump? Natasha Mitchell and guests at Adelaide Writers Week

Big Ideas

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Dismantling Public Institutions and Global Impact

This chapter examines the troubling decline of scientific and health research in the U.S. due to political decisions that dismantle critical institutions like the Department of Health and USAID. It highlights how these choices not only threaten American citizens but also have far-reaching consequences on global health and security. The discussion further explores the ramifications of appointing unqualified individuals to key government positions and the overall erosion of public trust in government amidst rising influences from billionaire media ownership.

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