He’s the fifth member of the Kennedy clan to run for the American presidency. But, notably, the only one to have dumped a bear in Central Park, as a prank. Even so, Robert F Kennedy Jr was, for months, a thorn in the side of Joe Biden and Donald Trump and, more recently, Kamala Harris. All feared that he could siphon votes from them. And ruin their bid for the White House.

Today, international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, on what power RFK Jr has to sway the election, now that he’s suspended his presidential bid, and thrown his weight behind Donald Trump. And just how much damage he’s doing to the Kennedy family legacy.

He’s the fifth member of the Kennedy clan to run for the American presidency. But, notably, the only one to have dumped a bear in Central Park, as a prank. Even so, Robert F Kennedy Jr was, for months, a thorn in the side of Joe Biden and Donald Trump and, more recently, Kamala Harris. All feared that he could siphon votes from them. And ruin their bid for the White House. Today, international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, on what power RFK Jr has to sway the election, now that he’s suspended his presidential bid, and thrown his weight behind Donald Trump. And just how much damage he’s doing to the Kennedy family legacy.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

Who is Robert F Kennedy Jr?

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Snapchat is officially on notice. As are Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. 

This week the Prime Minister and his communications minister Michelle Rowland announced they will introduce a ban on young people using social media. But they were short on detail, including exactly what age the government would require teens to be before they could access social media. 

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised the minerals industry that a Coalition government would be the “best friend” of miners. 

Joining Jacqueline Maley to discuss, is chief political correspondent David Crowe and shadow communications minister David Coleman.

Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis. Subscribers can sign up to our weekly Inside Politics newsletter.

Snapchat is officially on notice. As are Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. 
This week the Prime Minister and his communications minister Michelle Rowland announced they will introduce a ban on young people using social media. But they were short on detail, including exactly what age the government would require teens to be before they could access social media. 
Meanwhile, on Wednesday, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton promised the minerals industry that a Coalition government would be the “best friend” of miners. 
Joining Jacqueline Maley to discuss, is chief political correspondent David Crowe and shadow communications minister David Coleman.
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Inside Politics: Social media 'crackdown'

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It was one of the most highly anticipated debates in modern politics: a verbal showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Because for millions of Americans, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For many, a Trump win will stoke fears of a more autocratic United States.

And for countless others, a Harris win would mean a move against conservative beliefs.

Today, North America correspondent Farrah Tomazin on how the candidates, who were neck and neck before the debate, might fare now. And the viral moments we can't stop talking about.

It was one of the most highly anticipated debates in modern politics: a verbal showdown between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Because for millions of Americans, the stakes couldn’t be higher. For many, a Trump win will stoke fears of a more autocratic United States.
And for countless others, a Harris win would mean a move against conservative beliefs.
Today, North America correspondent Farrah Tomazin on how the candidates, who were neck and neck before the debate, might fare now. And the viral moments we can't stop talking about.

Trump v Harris: One took the bait — the other won the debate

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Deep in the snowy mountains is a tiny town called Nimmitabel. It’s almost smack bang in the middle of Sydney and Melbourne,it’s got a school, a pub, a couple of churches – enough for a few hundred people.

It’s the sort of place you move to start a fresh chapter of life, to feel part of a community, where literally everyone knows your name and drops round a casserole or a jar of freshly made jam.

And Nimmitable is all of those things, but it’s also something else: a place where a man by the name of Andrew Thaler, a serial political candidate and serial pest, is bullying and threatening women.

Today, Jordan Baker on the tiny town with the big problem, the man at the centre of it, and the women who’ve had enough.

Deep in the snowy mountains is a tiny town called Nimmitabel. It’s almost smack bang in the middle of Sydney and Melbourne, it’s got a school, a pub, a couple of churches – enough for a few hundred people.
It’s the sort of place you move to start a fresh chapter of life, to feel part of a community, where literally everyone knows your name and drops round a casserole or a jar of freshly made jam.
And Nimmitable is all of those things, but it’s also something else: a place where a man by the name of Andrew Thaler, a serial political candidate and serial pest, is bullying and threatening women.
Today, Jordan Baker on the tiny town with the big problem, the man at the centre of it, and the women who’ve had enough.

The tiny town with a big problem

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Who is Robert F Kennedy Jr?

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