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# November 18 From Melbourne > Donald Trump is not a psychopath, according to Jon Ronson. But he’s probably a narcissist. > > “The outward manifestation of psychopathy and narcissism is quite similar but it feels like there’s a volcano of emotions going on underneath Trump’s surface,” the [British journalist says](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/jon-ronson-psychopath-trump-musk-b2626478.html), author of the bestselling [The Psychopath Test](https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781035038510/) who [embedded deeply in the world of Trump](https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Elephant-in-the-Room-Audiobook/B01M62EKGE) during his first run for office. > > On Q+A, Ronson explains what that volcano of emotion might mean for the United States and the world. And how fringe conspiracists, and the social media platforms Australia is now trying to regulate, changed politics forever – amid [fevered speculation](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-12/federal-election-speculation-tasmania-candidates/104590156) that a federal election may be just around the corner. > > Plus the treacherous diplomatic path for Anthony Albanese and Kevin Rudd on the US, China and regional trade; the ongoing fight against social media capture and gambling advertising; and does the Liberal Party still have a women problem? **Q+A is broadcasting from Melbourne on Monday, November 18 at 9.45pm AEDT.** ![image](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/e/5/a/e5aad39d341f489139e1bf24f46f6a767c602e9c.jpeg) On the Panel Jon Ronson British journalist, author, & filmmaker Jon Ronson is a British journalist, author, and filmmaker known for his written works such as The Psychopath Test and So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed, and is also the co-writer of the award-winning film Okja. Zoe Daniel Independent MP for Goldstein Zoe Daniel is the first woman elected to the federal seat of Goldstein. Prior to politics, Zoe spent almost 3 decades on the front line of news and current events, in Australia and internationally as a 3-time foreign correspondent and former ABC News United States Bureau chief. Charlotte Mortlock Broadcaster, advocate & Hilma’s Network founder Charlotte Mortlock is a broadcast journalist with 12 years of experience, including as a political reporter and news anchor for Sky News. She launched Hilma’s Network, a recruitment drive aimed at getting women aged 30-60 joining the Liberal Party as members. Tim Costello Centre for Public Christianity senior fellow & anti-gambling advocate Tim Costello is the Senior Advisor for the Centre for Public Christianity and the Executive Director of Micah Australia. He is also a spokesperson for the Alliance for Gambling Reform, which campaigns for law reform to prevent harm from poker machine gambling. Claire Lehmann Columnist & Quillette Editor-in-Chief Claire Lehmann is an Australian publisher, journalist and entrepreneur. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Quillette and a regular contributor to The Australian. --- _[View the full topic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/q-a/608)._