In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Michael Walker unpacks the real story behind the U.S. election results, pushing back against the media's tendency to overhype shifts in voter sentiment. He explores why economic struggles in Middle America drove support for bold promises and how Australians often misunderstand the full picture of the U.S. 

He then draws some important lessons for Australian politics, warning Labor against just attacking Peter Dutton. With voters now leaning more toward minor parties, Labor will need to step up with bold, practical ideas—like a stronger housing strategy—to stay ahead.