Donald Trump, arguably the most polarising president in US history, has an approval rating that's among the lowest of all time. America will vote in one month in a midterm election. What does that mean? How is Trump's shadow affecting it? Like it or not, this affects all of us, all over the world. Let's learn and discuss.

How can an election be about Donald Trump when his name isn’t on the ballot? With America’s midterm elections just one month away, join BO, an expert in American culture and history who has lectured at universities and consulates across Asia and the US, to explore the influence of the Trump brand. Does his endorsement help a candidate—or make voters turn away? What happens when he attacks someone in his own party? We’ll discuss how different voters see Trump, why they feel that way, and how those feelings extend to candidates who embrace him, challenge him or try to keep their distance.

BO will start with the basics: what midterm elections are, how they work, and why the results matter for a president’s ability to govern. Together, we’ll explore how party affiliation, endorsements, public rebukes and campaign messages can turn a vote for another candidate into a vote of confidence—or protest—towards Trump. No knowledge of the American election system, politics or even Trump himself is necessary; the background will be explained, and all questions and perspectives are welcome. This is an election the world is watching, with consequences for trade, international relationships and decisions that reach far beyond America. You’ll leave better equipped to understand the headlines, discuss the stakes, and see why Trump can be absent from the ballot yet central to the choice.

特朗普可以说是美国历史上最有争议的总统之一，支持率也是历来最低的那一档。再过一个月，美国就要举行中期选举了。这到底意味着什么？特朗普的影子又是怎么影响这场选举的？不管你喜不喜欢，这件事都影响着我们所有人，全世界都一样。一起来了解和聊聊吧。

一场选举，特朗普名字都不在选票上，怎么还能变成跟他有关？美国中期选举只剩一个月了，跟着 BO 来聊聊特朗普这个品牌的影响力。BO 是美国文化和历史方面的专家，在亚洲和美国的大学、领事馆都讲过课。他的站台到底能帮到候选人，还是反而把选民推远？他要是攻击自己党内的人，又会发生什么？我们会聊聊不同选民怎么看特朗普，为什么会有这些感觉，以及这些感觉又是怎么延伸到那些抱他大腿、跟他对着干，或者拼命想保持距离的候选人身上。

BO 会从最基础的讲起：中期选举是什么、怎么运作、结果为什么会影响总统能不能顺利施政。我们会一起看看，党派立场、背书、公开批评和竞选话术，怎么让一张投给别人的票，变成对特朗普的一次信任投票，或者一次抗议。不懂美国选举制度、不懂政治，甚至完全不了解特朗普都没关系；背景会讲清楚，欢迎所有问题和不同看法。这场选举全世界都在看，它带来的后果涉及贸易、国际关系，还有很多远远超出美国范围的决策。聊完之后，你会更容易看懂那些新闻标题，更清楚这里面的利害关系，也会明白为什么特朗普人不在选票上，却还是这场选择的核心。