
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNews | |||

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 wi... more
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 t... more
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 dis... more
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 an... more
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Apple Podcasts | #167 |
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This show features sharp, opinionated discussions on Australian politics, national identity, and the perceived influence of elites across government, media, and big business. Across recent episodes, topics such as immigration, climate policy (notably Net Zero and energy reliability), national symbols and cultural debates, and criticisms of political leadership recur as central threads. The pair often frame mainstream values as being under pressure from woke agendas, bureaucratic overreach, and policy directions they view as misaligned with ordinary Australians. The format tends to emphasize clear stances, polling or polling-inspired insights, and a willingness to critique both major parties while foregrounding a conservative-leaning civic p... more
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