Gerard Mazza and Jesse Noakes bring you the latest on power and politics in the west:

• There were reports of a snake on a plane flight between Broome and Perth – but did anyone actually see it?
• The US election has proved the world is getting weirder and everyone wants a purpose.
• Basil Zempilas is gliding up the ladder – will he be Western Australia's next premier?

Read more from Gerard and Jesse on lessons from the US election.

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