In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux covers everything from fuel security to flying pets and “woke” education reforms. With only 28 days of fuel left in reserve, Jeremy warns of Australia’s dangerous supply vulnerabilities. He tackles the South Australian “Voice” controversy, the hydrogen project that wasted $285 million, China’s net-zero hypocrisy, and the looming ban on petrol cars. Plus, he reacts to Julia Morris’ call for women-only airline seating, celebrates World Op Shop Day, and applauds Victoria’s move back to pen-and-paper schooling. It’s a mix of common sense, history, and hilarity — classic Cordeaux.

Topics in this ep;

• Australia has only 28 days of fuel reserves (vs international standard of 90 days)

• South Australian government revives “The Voice” locally after national defeat

• North Adelaide golf course conflict over Aboriginal heritage

• China’s Belt and Road company running Australia’s net-zero projects

• Hydrogen Office scandal: $285 million wasted on a failed green project

• EV Council push to ban new petrol and diesel cars by 2035

• Jeremy defends consumer freedom and choice in car ownership

• Virgin to allow pets on planes — and Jeremy approves

• Julia Morris calls for women-only airline seating

• Discussion on gender segregation and slippery slope of discrimination

• 100 years since the world’s first “op shop” founded in Melbourne

• Victoria cuts school screen time, returns to pen and paper

• Tribute to Michael Crichton, Marcus Brutus, Ryan Reynolds, and Al Jolson

• Reflections on history, common sense, and modern absurdities

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In this Garage Edition, Jeremy Cordeaux fires up The Court of Public Opinion with a classic mix of politics, wit, and reflection. From the government’s quiet attempt to restrict Freedom of Information, to King Charles meeting with representatives from Uluru, lithium battery dangers, and Barnaby Joyce’s rumoured alliance with Pauline Hanson — Jeremy calls it as he sees it. He also praises SA Premier Peter Malinauskas for his leadership, criticises “race-based politics”, and pays tribute to icons from Brigitte Bardot to Audrey Hepburn. A blend of political punch, nostalgia, and straight talk — the Garage Edition at its finest.

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• Maria – First caller, discussed the RAA (Royal Automobile Association) annual report and executive pay rises.
• Dr. John Bruni – Regular guest, expert on international affairs, discussed global politics, Ukraine, Russia, Trump, and Australian foreign policy.
• Arman Gore – Head of Legal Policy and Advocacy, Electric Vehicle Council. Interviewed about electric vehicles, climate policy, and the EV industry.
• Caleb Bond – Media personality, discussed electric vehicles, politics, and current affairs.
• Adam Creighton – Chief Economist, Institute of Public Affairs. Interviewed about electric vehicles, climate change, and citizenship tests.
• Jamie Sandford Morgan – Motoring enthusiast, discussed upcoming car events, including the RAA Bay to Birdwood and All British Day.
• Peter J Nicholson – Author and publisher, discussed his book "Just What the Doctor Ordered" and Australian idioms/art.

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Jeremy Cordeaux brings another sharp, funny, and fearless edition of The Court of Public Opinion – Garage Edition. From Christmas spending and phone habits to Pauline Hanson’s rise and Victoria’s latest “nanny state” laws, Jeremy dissects the week’s absurdities with his signature wit. He takes aim at $325,000 machete bins, political correctness, and the death of common sense, while paying tribute to icons like Jilly Cooper and Dolly Parton. It’s a mix of satire, nostalgia, and straight talk — the way only Jeremy can do it.

Dot Point List – Topics Covered

• Peter Clayton’s new song “Father and Son” — and Jeremy’s surprising praise

• Australians set to spend $2 billion on Christmas gifts

• Real vs fake Christmas trees and sustainability debate

• Author Jilly Cooper’s death and tribute

• Dolly Parton addresses false health rumours

• Jeremy’s pitch for an Australian “Thanksgiving Day”

• Pauline Hanson’s rise and Lydia Thorpe’s “burn down Parliament” controversy

• The dangers of using phones on the toilet (and “wash your hands, Jeffrey!” nostalgia)

• The Victorian government’s plan to ban fast food in “obese suburbs”

• The $13 million “machete bin” fiasco — $325,000 per bin!

• The death of real customer service and rise of phone menus

• Historical notes: Marie Antoinette, Disney Brothers, Jane Eyre, Angela Lansbury, Lawrence of Arabia

• Teasers for upcoming guests: Dr John Bruni, Senator Bob Day, Adam Crichton, Michael Stutchbury

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Jeremy Cordeaux’s Court of Public Opinion – Garage Edition tackles the week’s sharpest stories: the Grattan Institute’s bold claim that electricity prices will drop 50% by 2050, Victoria’s economic and crime crisis, Lydia Thorpe’s shocking call to “burn down Parliament House,” and the cult-like thinking behind climate change activism. Jeremy draws parallels between modern movements and historical mass delusions — from Jonestown to lemmings — and ends with reflections on youth obsession, sainthood for a teenage gamer, and the irony of chasing eternal youth while ignoring wisdom.

Topics Discussed;

• Grattan Institute predicts electricity costs will halve by 2050 — Jeremy questions the evidence

• Jim Chalmers reverses decision on taxing unrealised super gains

• Victoria’s economy in decline: 9/10 jobs now public sector

• Lydia Thorpe urges burning down Parliament House

• Gaza ceasefire protests and political hypocrisy

• The death of Joan Anderson, Australian inventor of the hula hoop

• Cults, crazes and climate change – what drives blind belief?

• The rise of “climate religion” as the new mass hysteria

• The global obsession with youth and “forever young” marketing

• The Catholic Church beatifies a 15-year-old gamer – “God’s influencer”

• Historical notes: Winnie the Pooh, the Battle of Hastings, Chuck Yeager, Bing Crosby

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Full 3 hour LIVE stream from Jeremy Cordeaux's Dining Room table with guests Helen Glanville, Professor Ian Plimer, Peter Switzer, Tamara Linke, John Overton and more!

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In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux dives into Australia’s biggest talking points — from housing policy madness and aluminium wine bottles to bulk billing failures, media censorship, and Donald Trump’s military shake-up. He questions government logic, celebrates Peanuts’ 75th anniversary, and calls for common sense in an age of absurdity.

• 75th anniversary of Peanuts and the legacy of Charlie Brown

• Rising property prices and Labor’s “5% deposit” housing policy

• Subprime-style government-backed mortgages and the risk of defaults

• Erin Patterson’s mushroom case appeal

• Wine industry adopting aluminium bottles in pursuit of net zero

• Bulk billing decline and the Medicare illusion

• Hilarious story: erectile cream prescribed for eyes due to bad handwriting

• Freedom of speech under threat: new misinformation laws

• Interest rates, cost of living, and electricity prices

• Trump’s military crackdown: no more “woke generals” or political correctness

• Possibility of unrest or military tension in the US

• Reflections on art, investment, and authenticity

• Historical notes: Pan Am, tuxedos, the Beach Boys, and Christopher Reeve

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns to The Court of Public Opinion Garage Edition with a sharp look at the issues shaping Australia. From the Papua New Guinea “Puk Puk” pact and the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel, to the rise of “scrimpflation”, government waste, and the Bedford Industries scandal — Jeremy calls out hypocrisy and mismanagement at every level. He questions how your money is being spent, who’s really running the country, and whether common sense has disappeared from politics altogether.

• Australia’s new “Puk Puk” defence pact with Papua New Guinea

• Remembering Dame Jane Goodall and South Australian leaders Anthony Toop and Michael Brock

• The one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel

• “Scrimpflation” – less quality for the same money

• One in four shoppers think it’s okay to steal from supermarkets

• Rampant government waste: hospital patients in luxury hotels

• Failure to ban online gambling ads

• Liberal Party leadership, Andrew Hastie, and political drift

• Lake Eyre regatta banned by Aboriginal groups

• Bedford Industries scandal: taxpayer money and poor management

• Return of ISIS brides and government accountability

• Upcoming guests: Professor Ian Plimer, John Overton, SA Aviation Museum

• Historical notes: carbon paper, Putin’s birthday, Fox News launch, Clive James, Pillow Talk

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On The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux is joined by Chief Economist Leith Van Onselen to unpack Australia’s energy and housing crises. From skyrocketing power bills in South Australia to the government’s 5% housing deposit scheme, they expose the hidden costs of net zero, failed energy policy, and a looming affordability disaster.

Topics Discussed;

• South Australia’s renewable energy dependence and high penetration of wind/solar

• Reality check: reliance on gas, diesel, and batteries when renewables fail

• Why SA has the highest power bills in Australia (49% higher than average)

• Transmission and infrastructure costs being passed to consumers

• Comparison with California – “the South Australia of the USA”

• Energy market manipulation and “bid stacking” pushing up prices

• The role of coal in keeping prices stable and efficient use of batteries

• Net zero targets vs Australia’s 1% share of global emissions

• Risks of deindustrialisation and manufacturing collapse due to high energy costs

• Environmental impacts of mass renewables vs nuclear power option

• Unrealistic government targets (wind towers, solar panels, transmission roads)

• Subsidies, Snowy Hydro blowouts, and taxpayer burden

• Policy failures: privatisation of utilities, gas exports without domestic reservation

• Future blackout risks when Victoria also eliminates coal power

• Housing affordability: government’s 5% deposit guarantee scheme

• Scheme compared to “state-sponsored subprime mortgage scandal”

• Long-term effects: inflated prices, taxpayer risk, negative equity for buyers

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