
The Mainstream with John Roskam and Daniel Wild
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One Nation fundraising; Our record public debt; Climate change media bias | The Mainstream S2E7
Jun 15, 2026
41m 06s
Courts go rogue on gender; Federal Budget blasted; What now for Trump? | The Mainstream S2E6
May 22, 2026
52m 39s
Labor Ends Net Zero; Federal Budget Fizzer; Immigration Cuts | The Mainstream S2E5
May 8, 2026
39m 36s
Australia: Then, Now, and in Twenty Years | The Mainstream S2E4 - Part Two
Apr 27, 2026
38m 12s
Australia: Then, Now, and in Twenty Years | The Mainstream S2E4 - Part One
Apr 16, 2026
45m 27s
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| 6/15/26 | ![]() One Nation fundraising; Our record public debt; Climate change media bias | The Mainstream S2E7 | The IPA's Senior Fellow and Chief Economist Adam Creighton joins Dan to discuss the success of One Nation’s extraordinary fundraising campaign; the ongoing fallout from last months’ Federal Budget; how record high immigration is negatively impacting our housing market; Adam dissects how former Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews emboldened other states to undertake stratospheric debt; the impact of catastrophic and inaccurate warnings about climate change; and how younger Australians are among the biggest fans of our national anthem.The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. If you enjoy this content, please consider making a a tax-deductible donation to the IPA’s EOFY campaign at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 41m 06s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Courts go rogue on gender; Federal Budget blasted; What now for Trump? | The Mainstream S2E6 | The IPA's director of research Morgan Begg joins Dan to discuss the government's 'lead balloon' budget; Morgan expertly dissects the Federal Court's judgment in the Giggle v Tickle gender identification case; the latest developments in US politics with two anti-Trump Republicans losing in critical primaries; the failing UK government; why the Budget reply speeches of Angus Taylor and Senators Hanon and Senator Canavan suggest the centre-right is now debating the big issues that matter; and why Australia's National Anthem unites Australians and is here to stay.The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs.Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 52m 39s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Labor Ends Net Zero; Federal Budget Fizzer; Immigration Cuts | The Mainstream S2E5 | This week IPA research fellow Saxon Davidson joins Dan to discuss the recent by-election in Victoria and the upcoming by-election in Farrer; they assess the claims that One Nation has peaked; analyse the Coalition's immigration policy; and evaluate the recent Victorian state budget and assess the upcoming Federal budget.Saxon also shares his perspective on the future of his beloved Essendon footy club and why he thinks James Hird should come back to coach, but the woke AFL wouldn't allow it.The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs.Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.auIPA | 39m 36s | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | ![]() Australia: Then, Now, and in Twenty Years | The Mainstream S2E4 - Part Two | In this special two-part discussion, Dan and John continue their discussion of the significant changes which have taken place to Australia over the past generation, and what Australia might look like over the next twenty years. The focus of this discussion is on freedom of speech, including in relation to the defining free speech cases in Australia over the past 20 years. John and Dan also share why they are hopeful about the future of freedom speech in Australia, and why public sentiment is much more supportive than it has been in the past. The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.auIPA | 38m 12s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() Australia: Then, Now, and in Twenty Years | The Mainstream S2E4 - Part One | 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. The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.auIPA | 45m 27s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Democratic Populism Storms Australia; Will One Nation's Rise Stop? | The Mainstream S2E3 | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss the wipeout of the Liberal Party at the South Australian election, and what it means for the future of Australia's political system.Daniel and John also discuss how the realignment of politics, which has taken place most vividly in the US and UK, has now arrived in Australia, and how this brand of democratic populism will reshape Australia's political and cultural landscape over the decade to come.The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs.Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.auIPA | 46m 25s | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | ![]() Left admits defeat in the Culture Wars & media gaslighting on mass migration | The Mainstream S2E2 | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss the revealing admission by Labor’s left-wing ministers that Australia Day is here to stay.Daniel and John also discuss if the Liberal Party can avoid the fate of the Tories in the United Kingdom who the electorate no longer trusts due to the failures of Boris Johnson and how the media is deceiving Australians about the cost and consequences of mass migration. They even find time to compare each other’s haircuts! The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signup If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 43m 08s | ||||||
| 2/5/26 | ![]() Deception of the political class on ‘hate laws’ & can One Nation govern? The Mainstream S2E1 | Kicking off a new season of The Mainstream podcast, the Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam do a deep dive on the so-called ‘anti-hate group’ legislation and explain everything you need to know. They also discuss the substantial pushback from the community and the political fallout against these laws.Daniel and John also ponder whether One Nation can form government over the next two parliamentary terms; and what One Nation's rise and the fall of the Liberal Party reveals about the future of Australia and the failure of the centre-right politically.The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 53m 04s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() Bondi massacre a failure of elites, multiculturalism & our migration system | The Mainstream S1E14 | On the latest episode of The Mainstream podcast, Daniel Wild and John Roskam unpack the terrorist massacre at Australia’s iconic Bondi Beach. This massacre reveals and reinforces the catastrophic failure of Australia's political class, our migration system, and the divisive ideology of multiculturalism. Dan and John also discuss how and why Australia's political leaders at the state and federal level are not up to the task of uniting our nation, and that this massacre further reveals how Labor has been taken over by pro-Palestinian and pro-Hamas agitators.The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs.Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupformIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 37m 09s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | ![]() Proof the Coalition lost the election because it was not conservative enough | The Mainstream S1E13 | On the latest episode of The Mainstream podcast, Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss the Australian National University's Australian Election Study, which shows, amongst other things, that the Coalition lost the 2025 because it was not nearly conservative enough; Australians no longer rate climate change as a top concern; and why voters no longer believe the Coalition are better economic managers than Labor. Dan and John also discuss polling published in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald which shows that Australians want cuts to immigration, and for our migration system to priorities migrants who are skilled and share Australian values. John shares his thoughts on a book he has read so you do not have to, Earthquake: The election that shook Australia by Niki Savva. The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupform If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 49m 00s | ||||||
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| 11/26/25 | ![]() Bye-Bye Bowen; Immigration vs Climate Change; Social Media Ban Backdown? The Mainstream S1E12 | On the latest episode of The Mainstream podcast, the Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam shared the good news that Chris Bowen will likely be moved to the backbench in the coming months to allow for Labor to crabwalk away from its net zero commitments.Daniel and John also sparred on the issue of the federal government's ban on under-16s accessing social media (due to come into effect on 10 December 2025) and what role the government should have in the matter.And John reviewed a book he has been reading recently, In Search of John Christian Watson: Labor's First Prime Minister by Michael Easson.The Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs.Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 40m 02s | ||||||
| 11/14/25 | ![]() A non-woke Christmas; The Greens' show-trial & Australia's proud history | The Mainstream S1E11 | On the latest episode of The Mainstream podcast, the Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss why Dan is dressed to impress having recorded the episode after appearing before a Greens-led Senate committee into so-called ‘misinformation’ on "climate change".Dan provides some key, inside observations on the agenda of Labor and The Greens to use ‘misinformation’ as a smokescreen to shut down debate and censor the opinions of mainstream Australians.John and Dan also discuss the Liberal Party's ongoing debate about net zero and its climate and emissions policies. They both also look at a recent survey by the left-wing McKinnon organisation which shows that trust in federal politicians and the government is at an all-time low.John also discusses Tony Abbott's excellent book, Australia: A History, and explains why it is fast becoming a best-seller.To purchase a copy of Tony Abbott’s new book, Australia: A History - How an ancient land became a great democracy, visit: https://linktr.ee/Australia_by_Tony_AbbottThe Mainstream podcast is a production of the Institute of Public Affairs. Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 38m 25s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | ![]() Australians say Net Zero is Dead; One Nation’s Future; Bowen V Thatcher | The Mainstream S1E10 | 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.Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 48m 32s | ||||||
| 10/17/25 | ![]() The end of the Liberal Party, early election & a generation of Labor dominance | The Mainstream S1E9 | On the latest episode of The Mainstream podcast, the Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss whether this is the beginning of the end of the Liberal Party; Daniel predicts, and early federal election will take place, with Labor to gain in the Senate as well.Daniel and John also discuss the latest polling showing the community does not support net zero and wants a pause on mass migration and they debate if having Steve Smith captain Australia would be better than the woke Pat Cummins.John provides his unique perspective on two insightful and timely books he has been reading – William Wilberforce – The Life of the Great Anti-Slave Trade Campaigner by William Hague and Frederick Douglass – Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight.The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs.Subscribe to keep up to date with the Institute of Public Affairs’ latest research: https://ipa.org.au/#signupIf you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA’s research or to become a member visit https://ipa.org.au | 52m 34s | ||||||
| 10/3/25 | ![]() When we were proud of Australia and believed in our future | The Mainstream S1E8 | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss the shadow minister for Home Affairs, Andrew Hastie's, intervention into public debate about the future of the Australian way of life, and why more debate, and more voices is critical.Daniel and John also discuss the decline of wokeism in Australia, and how the Labor Party understands the political consequences of this better than the Coalition. They both look at The Greens-run Senate Committee into shutting down debate on net zero and climate change; and the latest polling showing young Australians are proud of Australia and reject identity politics and political correctness.The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs.If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/To find out more about the IPA's research visit: www.ipa.org.au | 46m 30s | ||||||
| 9/18/25 | ![]() Gen Z the most conservative in Australia; Left goes berserk over Kirk | The Mainstream S1E7 | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss recent polling which suggests Generation Z is the most conservative in Australia, and how the Liberals can win the youth vote. Following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Dan and John discuss his legacy and the berserk reaction by the left to his murder. Also, they discuss Senator Jacinta Price's comments on mass migration, and what the media and political establishment does not understand about the issue, as well as the latest developments on the moves of the Coalition to dump net zero. John also provides his unique into a book he has been reading by Daniel Mahoney, The Persistence of the Ideological Lie: The Totalitarian Impulse Then and Now.The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA's research visit: www.ipa.org.au | 36m 29s | ||||||
| 9/5/25 | ![]() Immigration numbers censored, Swift v Rogan, and Bowen's 'Bible' | The Mainstream S1E6 | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss attempts by the federal government to censor the debate about its out-of-control migration program and the rallies held over the weekend by mainstream Australians. Dan and John also celebrate National Flag Day and discuss the enduring importance of our flag, as well as the arguments for and against Australia becoming a republic. Also, they both discuss how Taylor Swift's podcast reveals media deceit in action. John also takes you through his latest book, Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson – otherwise known as Chris Bowens' Bible. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs. To find out more about the IPA's research and to join visit: www.ipa.org.au | 35m 46s | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() Should burning the Australian Flag be criminalised? | The Mainstream S1E5 | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam share differing views on whether burning the Australian flag should be a criminal offence as they discuss new IPA research on Australians’ attitudes toward the burning of their flag. Dan and John also discuss the decision of Prime Minister Albanese to 'recognise' Palestinian statehood; the record decline in trust of Australians toward the media; and how Labor have been captured by narrow, sectional interests. John reviews a book he has been reading, End Times by Peter Turchin, and they share their unique perspective on the decision of the AFL to have Snoop Dogg perform at the Grand Final. The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ | 40m 07s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | ![]() Inside the politics of net zero | The Mainstream S1E4 | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss what Dan learned from his trip to Canberra earlier in the week when Barnaby Joyce submitted his private members bill to abolish net zero into parliament. Dan and John discuss why they believe the Coalition will almost certainly dump net zero this year, and the changing dynamics of the Senate and how this is affecting the gravitational pull of policy. They also look at the rightward shift of young men in Europe and Japan and implications for politics in Australia. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs. To find out more about the IPA's research visit: www.ipa.org.au | 37m 13s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | ![]() The Mainstream S1E3: How we are winning the culture wars! | The Institute of Public Affairs’ Daniel Wild and John Roskam discuss the latest developments in the debate about net zero with Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce set to introduce a Private Members Bill into federal parliament calling for the abolition of net zero. Dan and John as discuss the declining study of history at Australian universities which is being replaced by a surge of enthusiasm among young Australians for alternative forms of education and information; the utter failure of big business in their capacity to lead debate in Australia; and the long and often indirect path toward achieving important political culture victories for the mainstream. Plus, Dan and John share their highlights of the past week! If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ The Mainstream with Daniel Wild and John Roskam is a podcast of the Institute of Public Affairs. To find out more about the IPA's research visit: www.ipa.org.au | 40m 26s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | ![]() The Mainstream S1E2: Australians have had a gutful of welcome to country | The Institute of Public Affairs’ John Roskam and Daniel Wild discuss why Australians reject welcome to, and acknowledgment of, country ceremonies; how the political class do not understand what the true meaning of the 1967 referendum was; and what the latest push for a treaty and reparations payments in Victoria tells us about how the elites have complete and total disregard for the values of mainstream Australians. John and Daniel also discuss the developments in the United Kingdom where polls show Nigel Farage would be the Prime Minister if an election were held today, and what implications could be in store for Australia given the declining support in our two major political parties. The Mainstream with John Roskam and Daniel Wild is a podcast produced by the Institute of Public Affairs. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ | 37m 10s | ||||||
| 7/18/25 | ![]() The Mainstream S1E1: Optimism for Australia's Future | Join Daniel Wild and John Roskam for the first episode of the Institute of Public Affairs’ new podcast series The Mainstream. In this series, John and Daniel discuss why Australians should be optimistic about the future. On the first episode John and Daniel get into the detail on net zero, why 2025 will be the year the Coalition ditches its commitment to this failed policy. Also, they will discuss Australians’ overwhelming support for our national flag and the values that unite us, as well as why changing attitudes have seen the ABC cancel its woke and divisive Q+A program. Plus, Daniel shares his insights in having been the Liberal Party candidate for the electorate of Spence at the 2025 federal election, and John shares his thoughts on an important book he has just read on the psychology of totalitarianism by Professor Matthias Desmet. The Mainstream with John Roskam and Daniel Wild is a podcast produced by the Institute of Public Affairs. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to join visit https://ipa.org.au | 34m 59s | ||||||
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