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Jeremy Cordeaux returns from the garage to tackle what he sees as the biggest political and economic issues facing Australia. He discusses the Federal Government's proposed tax changes, argues that productivity and investment are under threat, examines Pauline Hanson's rising popularity, questions the sustainability of the NDIS, criticises Labor's economic management, and warns about the long-term impact of government spending and ideological policymaking. Jeremy also reflects on historical events, famous birthdays and lessons from the past that still resonate today.

Topics Discussed

• Interest rates and the Reserve Bank
• Proposed tax changes and Senate hearings
• Productivity and business concerns
• Pauline Hanson's growing popularity
• One Nation fundraising success
• Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers criticism
• Capital gains tax expansion
• Government spending and ideology
• NDIS sustainability concerns
• NDIS fraud and organised crime allegations
• Disability Support Pension and welfare spending
• Cost of living pressures
• Electricity prices and energy policy
• Government debt and taxation
• Donald Trump's birthday and political career
• AI and Grammy Award rules
• Historical anniversaries and political lessons
• Abraham Lincoln quotes and modern politics
• Soviet history and the Marshall Plan
• Popular culture milestones including Psycho and Grease

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Shareholder activist Stephen Maine tells Jeremy Cordeaux why he's wary of the AI and SpaceX float frenzy — the circular investments between the tech giants, Musk's voting "gerrymander," and why "they call them floats when most of them sink." Thanks to Rossdale Homes.

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Winemaker Natalie Cleghorn of Beresford Estate joins Jeremy Cordeaux after taking four trophies — including Best International Shiraz — at the London wine championships, with a $25 bottle beating $100 rivals.Thanks to Rossdale Homes. 

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Beekeeper Paul Volk joins Jeremy Cordeaux on how much we rely on bees and the dangers the Varroa Mite poses to hives and our food supply. Thanks to Rossdale Homes.

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Dr John Bruni of SAGE International joins Jeremy Cordeaux on current events across the Middle East, Iran and the United States. Thanks to Rossdale Homes

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Beekeeper Paul Volk on bees and the Varroa Mite; Dr John Bruni (SAGE International) on the Middle East, Iran and the US; Professor Ian Plimer in studio; Adelaide advertising legend and playwright Andrew Killey; shareholder activist Stephen Maine on the SpaceX/AI float frenzy; and winemaker Natalie Cleghorn on being judged the world's best Shiraz.

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Chapters:
00:00:00 Open
00:19:00 Paul Volk — bees & the Varroa Mite
00:38:30 Dr John Bruni — Middle East / Iran / USA
01:00:00 Professor Ian Plimer (studio)
01:34:12 Andrew Killey — ad guru & playwright
02:15:53 Stephen Maine — the SpaceX/AI float
02:31:29 Natalie Cleghorn — world's best Shiraz
02:40:00 John Ovenden — memories

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion with a wide-ranging commentary on politics, healthcare, taxation, government spending and the growing pressures facing everyday Australians. Jeremy questions Anthony Albanese's collapsing popularity, attacks South Australia's hospital ramping crisis, examines whether government subsidies are driving up healthcare and childcare costs, and argues that excessive taxation is fuelling Australia's booming illegal cigarette market.

He also discusses union demands for shorter work weeks amid the rise of artificial intelligence, concerns about wage-price inflation, South Australia's growing debt burden, controversial tree removals for major events, speculative investment in artificial intelligence companies and the increasing visibility of homelessness on Adelaide streets. As always, Jeremy combines political commentary, economic observations and historical reflections in another thought-provoking Garage Edition.

Topics Discussed

• Anthony Albanese's declining popularity
• Opinion polls and political trends
• South Australia's hospital ramping crisis
• Medicare and healthcare affordability
• Private health insurance rebate changes
• Childcare costs and government subsidies
• Illegal cigarettes and tobacco taxation
• The Laffer Curve and tax avoidance
• ACTU and Sally McManus comments on AI
• Productivity versus shorter work weeks
• Fair Work wage increases
• Wage-price inflation concerns
• South Australia's Aboriginal Voice election
• State budget debt blowout
• Government bureaucracy and spending
• Anti-Slavery Commissioner role
• AI investment boom and market speculation
• Adelaide tree removals for major events
• Economic development versus event spending
• Homelessness in Adelaide

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage with a fiery critique of the Albanese Government, examining plunging Newspoll numbers, controversial tax changes, housing affordability, and what he sees as serious failures in economic management. Jeremy argues that proposed tax reforms and attacks on investment are already hurting Australia's housing market, warning of rising rents and lower auction clearance rates.

He also takes a deep dive into the AUKUS submarine program, comparing it to the abandoned French submarine deal and questioning whether taxpayers are getting value for money from Australia's largest-ever defence procurement project. Jeremy reflects on billions already spent with little to show for it and calls for greater transparency around defence spending.

Along the way, he shares stories from Australian history, famous birthdays, political intrigue, and memorable moments from the past, delivering the unique mix of opinion, commentary and nostalgia that listeners have come to expect from The Court of Public Opinion.

Join Jeremy Cordeaux and friends for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (ACST), streaming from the dining room table at jeremycordeau.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com. Download the podcast anytime on your favourite podcast app via Auscast Network.

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Basic Topics Covered

• Anthony Albanese's collapsing Newspoll ratings
• One Nation's growing popularity
• Labor's proposed tax changes
• Housing affordability and rising rents
• Falling auction clearance rates
• Economic management and government spending
• AUKUS submarine controversy
• The cancelled French submarine contract
• Defence procurement and taxpayer costs
• Government transparency and accountability
• Victorian Labor politics and Jacinta Allan
• Historical anniversaries and events
• Margaret Thatcher
• Michael J. Fox
• Charles Dickens
• Tony Bennett
• Miscellaneous historical stories and oddities

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Jim Penman, the founder of Jim's Mowing, joins Jeremy Cordeaux with a blunt take on what's wrong with the country — economy, tax and enterprise. Journalist Paul Makin joins the conversation. Thanks to Rossdale Homes.

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Dr John Bruni of SAGE International joins Jeremy Cordeaux on the AUKUS submarine deal and what it means for Australia's defence. Thanks to Rossdale Homes.

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