A self-published author makes history, shortlisted for the prestigious Miles Franklin Literary Award after the publishing industry rejected him. Is Donald Trump’s Republican star waning, as the January 6 riot hearings line him up for possible charges?

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This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Joshua Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.