The Mainstream with John Roskam and Daniel Wild
The Mainstream with John Roskam and Daniel Wild
Podcast Description
The Mainstream is a fortnightly discussion about the big issues facing Australia’s future and that of the Western world. John and Dan share their unique insights into the challenges facing the Australian way of life, often imposed upon the mainstream by the elites in the political class, big business, universities, and other major civic institutions.
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The podcast tackles significant topics such as cultural debates, political dynamics, and educational shifts in Australia. Episodes include discussions on the cultural wars, the implications of net zero policies, and the public's response to welcome to country ceremonies, with a specific focus on how these issues reflect the values and frustrations of mainstream Australians.

The Mainstream is a fortnightly discussion about the big issues facing Australia’s future and that of the Western world. John and Dan share their unique insights into the challenges facing the Australian way of life, often imposed upon the mainstream by the elites in the political class, big business, universities, and other major civic institutions.
The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss secret polling that shows more Australians support the use of coal than they do the policy of net zero; and why the federal Liberal Party is becoming ‘Victorianised’ and could land on the worst of all possible net zero positions.
Daniel and John discuss why Andrew Hastie one day may lead One Nation when Pauline Hanson retires; and they discuss how the media deceives Australians; why some in the Liberal Party do not like Sky After Dark; and John shares why he has been watching more Joe Rogan lately.
The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs.
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