The Mainstream with John Roskam and Daniel Wild

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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