Every time there’s talk of lockdowns, Australians go into a frenzy, feverishly buying …. toilet paper.

 

We’re joined by the clinical psychologist, Chris Basten, who explains why. Is it an existential threat to our pampered existence?

 

Or is it exposing our insecurities. You’ll be fascinated by the psychological reasons for stocking up. Australia, we need to talk about toilet paper.

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