Clinical psychologist Viviana Wuthrich joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dissect the sudden surge in panic buying at petrol stations, attributing the behaviour to collective anxiety and a loss of control.

Comparing the fuel frenzy to the COVID-19 toilet paper crisis, the segment explores how social media and visible queues trigger a "herd mentality" that overrides rational decision-making.

Clinical psychologist Viviana Wuthrich joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dissect the sudden surge in panic buying at petrol stations, attributing the behaviour to collective anxiety and a loss of control.
Comparing the fuel frenzy to the COVID-19 toilet paper crisis, the segment explores how social media and visible queues trigger a "herd mentality" that overrides rational decision-making.

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Panic at the pump: Psychologist explains the science behind panic buying

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Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after facing severe backlash in their home country for refusing to sing the national anthem.

While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke detailed a meticulous timeline to prove the decision was made independently, questions remain about whether a late-night phone call from Donald Trump forced the government's hand.

Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after facing severe backlash in their home country for refusing to sing the national anthem.
While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke detailed a meticulous timeline to prove the decision was made independently, questions remain about whether a late-night phone call from Donald Trump forced the government's hand.

Did Donald Trump’s 2am call save the Iranian female soccer team?

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, March 9th, 2026

Jason’s team is staging a "hobby intervention" because his lack of after-work activities has officially become everyone else's problem. 

Listen to the suggestions and Jason’s picky excuses as he searches for a way to fill his afternoons before his 8:00 PM bedtime.

Jason&rsquo;s team is staging a "hobby intervention" because his lack of after-work activities has officially become everyone else's problem. 
Listen to the suggestions and Jason&rsquo;s picky excuses as he searches for a way to fill his afternoons before his 8:00 PM bedtime.

Why Jason’s team are begging him to get a hobby this week

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/646d77aa-f8c6-429e-8983-b408001bd004/transcript

Panic at the pump: Psychologist explains the science behind panic buying

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