During Monday night’s Q&A, host Tony Jones pondered the question: "Imagine Q&A in America. We'll leave that imagining to move on to another topic."

Well advised. Because the notion of tossing this TV experiment in Australian democracy in the mix with American democracy does one’s head in, as much as it might improve the US offering.

American democracy, as you may have heard, has been experiencing some Russian-influenced challenges in recent times. The caffeinated Australian blend - usually made by a qualified barista, and therefore with a more insane Italian influence, as evidenced by our revolving door of national leaders - is less challenged but often more fragrant.

Linda Reynolds questioned ABC funding... while appearing on the ABC on Monday. Credit:ABC

There is, for example, the debate over the future of the ABC itself.