So then. It's been quite the week. Trump won and... well, HOW? Because after the initial shock and disbelief comes the need for the cold, hard facts of exactly what happened.  Grab a cup of tea, a wine, your dog or whatever will help you get through and listen to the calm, soothing tones of Deputy Editor of Foreign Policy magazine and Mamamia's US correspondent Amelia Lester, as she joins Mia Freedman to digest the events that led up to yesterday's US election results.  Support independent women's media What To Listen To Next:  Listen to our latest episode: US Election Emergency Meeting: Not Again More US Election: Polls, Vibes & Trump's Work Experience Day More US Election: Ah. So That’s Why Donald Trump Was Fist Dancing More US Election: Melania Is Not Afraid To Name Names More US Election: Mansplaining & Resting Worried Face - VP Debate Debrief More US Election: "I'm So Sorry, They're Inside". The Impact of January 6 More US Election: Forget The Shooting, Everyone's Talking About Trump's 'Girlfriend' More US Election: The Prosecutor & The Angry Orange Man More US Election: The Big Trump Conspiracy Theory More US Election: Donuts, Bl*wjobs And The US Election Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts  The End Bits:  Sign up to the Mamamia Out Loud Newsletter for all our recommendations and behind-the-scenes content in one place.  Join the Month of MOVE Get $30 off a Mamamia subscription and get unlimited access to our feel-good exercise app. Head here to get a yearly subscription for just $39.  What to Read:  Read: Donald Trump is heading to the White House. Again. Read: What is Project 2025? The proposed policy that could change the world as we know it. Read: Trump won the US election. This is what happens now. Read: Every word of Kamala Harris' powerful concession speech. Read: The most terrifying part of all of this. GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at [email protected] Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman  Special Guest: Amelia Lester - Deputy Editor Foreign Policy magazine and Mamamia's US correspondent Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Senior Producer: Emeline Gazilas Audio Production: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.