After the Roseanne Barr Twitter controversy rocked the world this week, Matthew takes a look at what it means to utilise free speech, and what it means when that blows up in your face.

On this week's episode, Matthew looks at famous Australia energy healer Charlie Goldsmith. Does this man have true healing powers, or is there something more deceptive at play?

On this week's episode, Matthew discusses the evangelical worship of Trump and the belief that he will bring about the second coming of Jesus Christ.

On this week's episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matt takes a look at five recent podcasts and discusses developments on each story.

This week saw one of the deadliest attacks committed on Canadian soil. The purpotrator claimed to be a member of the INCEL movement. But what is an INCEL and who are it’s members? On this week's episode, Matthew offers an explanation.

“These violent delights have violent ends.”

Meri Amber returns to The Modern Meltdown podcast to discuss the release of her new EP "Violent Delights", a new concept album inspired by Westworld season one. Meri takes us through the creation of the EP while discussing morality, humanity and the impending progression of Artificial Intelligence.

To purchase Violent Delights, head to http://www.meriamber.com/

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On this week’s episode of The Modern Meltdown, Matthew and guest co-host Holly Hunt discuss Abortion Law in Australia. With each state having different laws and conditions, knowing your rights is pivotal. If you're sexually active, this is a podcast you can’t afford to miss.

Facebook has suffered its worst security breach in history. With over 80 million accounts affected, Matthew takes a look at the how and why, plus offers a couple of tips on how you can protect yourself when using social media.

Peter Dutton is the man who would be Australia’s Prime Minister. But should he ever be considered as a viable candidate? On this week’s episode, Matt looks at Peter Dutton’s career and all of the controversies that have come with it.

Sources for this episode -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dutton
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/immigration-department-confirms-sarah-hansonyoung-was-spied-on-20150609-ghk0kr.html
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/sarah-hansonyoung-labels-tony-abbott-creepy-over-his-response-to-nauru-spying-allegations-20150605-ghhehb.html
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/jan/12/peter-dutton-ranked-as-worst-health-minister-in-35-years-in-poll-of-doctors
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2016/aug/10/the-nauru-files-2000-leaked-reports-reveal-scale-of-abuse-of-children-in-australian-offshore-detention
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-11/dutton-overheard-joking-about-sea-levels-in-pacific-islands/6768324
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-04/dutton-apologises-after-sending-text/7065546
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Briggs#Ministry_promotion_and_resignation
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-18/inquiry-to-consider-revoking-visas-for-migrants-in-gangs/8036774
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jan/03/is-melbourne-in-the-grip-of-african-gangs-the-facts-behind-the-lurid-headlines
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2018/jan/03/peter-dutton-says-victorians-scared-to-go-out-because-of-african-gang-violence
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-22/dutton-brushes-off-racism-claims-over-white-farmers-offer/9575738

On this week’s episode of The Modern Meltdown, we are joined by resident science guy Patrick Catanzariti (founder of @devdiner) to discuss emerging technologies that will shine a light of hope on humanity.