Why are so many Australians losing trust in the government and the media? Journalist Scobie McKay from Whatsdoinmedia joins us to break down the rise of conspiracy culture, how lockdowns changed Australia forever, and why so many young Aussies feel lost in 2025.

From going viral at protests to calling out contradictions in mainstream media, Scobie opens up about what he’s seen behind the camera — and how the next generation is shaping Australia’s future.

We also talk about the “Aussie aesthetic”, nostalgia behind anti-immigration debates, and the youth crisis no one wants to admit.

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Topics We Went Through To Make Your Lives Easier

0:00 Are Australians Becoming Paranoid About Government?

7:20 Scobie McKay’s Unexpected Road Into Journalism

12:40 How Lockdown Changed Australia Forever

17:00 Why Australians Don’t Like Being On Camera

21:20 Why Breaking Into Mainstream Media Isn’t What It Used To Be

26:10 Trying The KFC Banh Mi – Does It Actually Hit?

31:50 Inside The Chaos Of Lockdown Journalism

39:00 Going Viral At The August 31st Protest – What Really Happened

49:18 Is Anti-Immigration Just Nostalgia In Disguise?

51:10 The Contradictions Hiding Inside Every Protest

53:13 Is There Such Thing As An Aussie Aesthetic?

59:53 What’s Really Going On With Young People In Australia?

1:04:08 Are Young Men In Australia In Crisis?

1:13:06 What’s Next For Scobie & Whatsdoinmedia

1:14:16 Bikie Kids Against The World Series