ON THIS EPISODE

-       The DEI Policy & Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies

-       The Cocktail Cabinet – Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink

-       The passing of Marrianne Faithful

-       Caro’s wonderful & nostalgic experience this week

-       Toga parties at retirement villages!?

 

Item 1: DEI politics: Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies

 

-       What is DEI policy

-       What have been the benefits to govt and private sectors

-       Background and update on what’s currently happening in US

-       The Washington air crash tragedy

-       Our own examples of when we’ve seen how DEI improves a culture, a workplace, our society

 

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/31/peter-dutton-push-to-axe-dei-public-service-positions-compared-to-donald-trump

 

THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au

This week: Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink

Cocchie Americano - https://princewinestore.com.au/cocchi-vermouth-di-torino-750ml.html

Tenuta Aglaea Vermouth Bianco - https://princewinestore.com.au/tenuta-aglaea-vermouth-bianco.html

 

BSF

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BOOK:

Corrie reviews 2024 Booker shortlisted novel Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner

SCREEN:

Caro reviews The Brutalist (general release)

FOOD

Caro’s recipe is Clem’s Prawn Rolls

 

SIX QUICK QUESTIONS

 

Corrie to Caro: Describe your attraction to Marianne Faithful

Caro to Corrie: What was your cultural highlight last week

Corrie to Caro: How do you feel about eating at a Guy Grossi restaurant

Caro to Corrie: What’s the most annoying room in your house

Corrie to Caro: What did you do on the weekend that you haven’t done in years

Caro to Corrie: What article last week had you in fits