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.
In this special two-part discussion, Dan and John discuss the significant changes which have taken place to Australia over the past generation, and what Australia might look like over the next twenty years.
Throughout the discussion, Dan and John analyse the changing nature of debate about culture and the Australian way of life; the fragmentation of Australian society and our political system; the growing detachment of the elites from the mainstream; and why there is hope for the next generation.
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