The Mainstream with John Roskam and Daniel Wild

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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.

  1. FEB 5

    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/#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

    53 min

  2. 12/18/2025

    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/#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

    37 min

  3. 12/09/2025

    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

    49 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    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/#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

    40 min

  5. 11/14/2025

    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_Abbott 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

    38 min

  6. 10/29/2025

    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/#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

    49 min

  7. 10/17/2025

    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/#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

    53 min

  8. 10/03/2025

    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

    47 min
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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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