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Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a fiery reaction to the Federal Budget in this special GARAGE edition of The Court of Public Opinion, taking aim at Labor’s handling of negative gearing, capital gains tax, immigration, energy policy and housing affordability. Jeremy questions the government’s integrity over broken promises, warns younger Australians are being locked out of wealth creation, and criticises what he sees as socialism “by stealth”. He also discusses the future of commercial radio following the shutdown of America’s historic CBS Radio Network, and reflects on Australia’s economic direction, leadership, and cost-of-living pressures.

Topics Discussed

• Fallout from the Federal Budget
• Coalition budget reply speech
• Pauline Hanson’s budget speech
• Negative gearing debate
• Capital gains tax concerns
• Family trusts and taxation
• Housing affordability crisis
• Rental shortages and rising rents
• Immigration levels in Australia
• Government spending and taxation
• NDIS fraud and budget blowouts
• Cost of living pressures
• Green energy and electricity prices
• Criticism of Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers
• Comparisons to Whitlam and Keating governments
• Singapore’s economic model
• Bracket creep and taxation
• Decline of AM/FM radio
• CBS Radio shutting down in the USA
• Social media, podcasts and digital media replacing radio
• Historical anniversaries and celebrity birthday

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns for another fiery edition of The Court of Public Opinion – GARAGE Edition, tackling Australia’s looming Federal Budget, the rise of One Nation, the collapse of traditional political parties, and growing concerns around government spending and immigration. Jeremy questions Labor’s promises on negative gearing and taxation, blasts government waste and inflationary policies, and examines the political fallout from the Farrer by-election. He also discusses Britain’s political shake-up, Australia’s handling of ISIS brides, and concerns surrounding national fuel security. Plus, reflections on the collapse of America’s CBS Radio Network and a nostalgic look at entertainment and historical anniversaries.

Topics Discussed

• Federal Budget expectations and criticism
• Jim Chalmers and government spending
• Negative gearing and capital gains tax debate
• Inflation and interest rate concerns
• One Nation’s by-election success
• Liberal Party identity crisis
• Immigration and housing pressures
• Nigel Farage and Reform UK political surge
• British political upheaval
• ISIS brides returning to Australia
• Syrian government claims against Australia
• Fuel security and diesel reserves
• Fossil fuel policy debate
• Collapse of CBS Radio Network
• Burt Bacharach and Perry Como reflections
• Elizabeth Taylor anecdotes
• Historical anniversaries and entertainment history

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns for another lively GARAGE edition of The Court of Public Opinion, tackling everything from Australia’s fuel crisis and electric vehicle push to concerns about energy policy, immigration, media bias, childcare standards, charities, and the future of LIV Golf in South Australia. Jeremy also reflects on war, politics, opinion polls in America, bumper sticker culture, and the growing divide in modern society, while delivering his trademark mix of humour, nostalgia and blunt commentary.

Topics Discussed:

• Clever bumper stickers and political slogans
• Electric vehicles and Australia’s fuel crisis
• AI growth and future energy demands
• Chris Bowen and Australia’s green energy agenda
• Claims of division and different standards in society
• Media coverage of Indigenous and racial issues
• Charities and transparency around donations
• Opinion polls on America’s war with Iran
• LIV Golf funding concerns and South Australia’s golf course debate
• Indian immigration overtaking English migration to Australia
• Concerns about childcare centres in South Australia
• Taliban laws affecting women in Afghanistan
• Alfred Nobel and the invention of dynamite
• Sony’s beginnings in Japan
• Mother’s Day history
• Douglas Fairbanks Jr and old Hollywood stories
• Vietnam War reflections
• Historical anniversaries and celebrity birthdays

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Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a fiery Garage Edition tackling Australia’s growing economic pressures, government accountability, and controversial policy decisions. From the alarming rise in food insecurity highlighted by OzHarvest to criticism of foreign aid spending while Australians struggle, Jeremy questions national priorities.

He revisits Australia’s debt-free moment in 2006 and contrasts it with today’s trillion-dollar debt, arguing governments must live within their means. The episode also takes aim at the NDIS scandal, media coverage failures, and ministerial accountability, alongside housing affordability issues driven by policy missteps.

Jeremy also critiques proposed changes to private health incentives, gender-neutral building codes, and broader political decision-making, delivering sharp commentary on leadership, media bias, and economic reality.

A classic no-holds-barred episode blending humour, history, and hard truths.

Topics discussed:

• OzHarvest demand surge and food insecurity
• Foreign aid vs domestic spending priorities
• Australia debt-free in 2006 vs $1 trillion debt now
• Government overspending and budget control ideas
• NDIS fraud scandal and accountability
• ABC/media criticism and coverage priorities
• Minister Mark Butler and responsibility debate
• Housing affordability and first-home buyer schemes
• Supply vs demand housing imbalance
• Private health insurance policy changes (over 65s)
• Public vs private healthcare pressure
• Gender-neutral building code and toilets debate
• Political leadership and opposition criticism
• General government incompetence commentary
• Historical reflections and anniversary mentions

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Jeremy Cordeaux’s The Court of Public Opinion – Garage Edition for April 30, 2026 focused heavily on government spending, economic management, media accountability and controversial policy decisions. Jeremy criticised the handling of the NDIS fraud scandal, rising national debt, foreign aid spending while Australians struggle, housing affordability policies that may have pushed prices higher, and Labor’s proposed private health insurance changes. He also questioned gender-neutral toilet rules in public buildings and reflected on how Australia once operated debt free in 2006. A wide-ranging episode packed with political commentary, humour and sharp opinions.

Topics Discussed

• OzHarvest and growing demand for food relief
• Foreign aid spending vs helping Australians first
• Rossdale Homes sponsorship mention
• Australia being debt free in 2006
• Rising national debt over $1 trillion
• Government overspending and budget discipline
• NDIS fraud scandal and ministerial responsibility
• ABC media priorities and criticism
• Housing affordability and first-home buyer schemes
• Private health insurance incentives for over-65s
• Public vs private healthcare pressure
• Gender-neutral toilets in public buildings
• Political humour and government incompetence
• Historical events and birthdays for April 30

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Jeremy Cordeaux’s The Court of Public Opinion – Garage Edition takes a very different turn with an in-depth interview featuring Chris McKinnell of the Warren legacy family, known through The Conjuring and Annabelle stories. Broadcasting internationally, Jeremy explores ghosts, hauntings, possession, reincarnation, prayer, consciousness and whether spirits truly exist. Chris shares chilling firsthand paranormal cases, discusses fear versus faith, and argues that many hauntings may stem from human energy rather than demons. The conversation also touches on guardian angels, life after death, reincarnation and the future of paranormal understanding through science. A fascinating episode blending mystery, philosophy and personal testimony.

Topics Discussed

• Chris McKinnell and the Warren family legacy
• Real-life inspiration behind The Conjuring films
• Paranormal investigations and poltergeist stories
• Possession and dangerous hauntings
• Spirits, ghosts and guardian angels
• Prayer and healing power
• Reincarnation and past lives
• Science, consciousness and quantum theory
• Fear versus empowerment
• Jeremy’s own near-death/life protection beliefs

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns for another sharp-edged GARAGE Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, tackling the fallout from Anzac Day controversy, the future of national identity, and explosive revelations about the NDIS. Jeremy questions whether Australia is losing its sense of pride, purpose and accountability, while criticising political leadership and media silence.

The episode dives deep into the government’s own admission that the NDIS has become vulnerable to fraud, waste and organised crime, with billions of taxpayer dollars now under scrutiny. Jeremy argues the scheme has spiralled out of control and demands ministerial accountability.

He also weighs in on ISIS brides reportedly returning to Australia, Welcome to Country backlash at Anzac Day services, and whether modern Australia still has the unity needed to defend itself. Plus classic historical reflections including Port Arthur, Chernobyl, Rupert Murdoch, Schindler, Pan Am and more.

A passionate mix of politics, culture and commentary in classic Cordeaux style.

🔥 BASIC TOPICS (DOT POINTS)

• Anzac Day Welcome to Country backlash
• Booing at dawn services debate
• National identity and patriotism
• Aboriginal land ownership discussion
• Separate Indigenous war memorial criticism
• ISIS brides returning to Australia
• Government handling of detainees
• NDIS fraud, waste and organised crime concerns
• Mark Butler comments on NDIS
• Calls for ministerial resignations
• Means testing welfare schemes
• Gas tax debate
• National anthem knowledge decline
• Australians unwilling to defend country poll
• Leadership vacuum in politics
• Chris McKinnell paranormal special interview preview
• Port Arthur anniversary reflection
• Chernobyl anniversary mention
• Historical events and celebrity birthdays

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Jeremy Cordeaux delivers another wide-ranging and provocative episode, tackling everything from Australia’s worsening cost of living crisis to growing tensions over energy policy and global instability.

He questions the government’s economic direction, warning of a looming “stagflation” scenario driven by rising electricity prices, wage pressures, and failed renewable energy promises. With power bills surging and everyday costs climbing, Jeremy argues Australians are being pushed into a financial “death spiral.”

The episode also explores global conflict, particularly tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, and criticises international bodies like the United Nations for what he sees as ineffective leadership. Closer to home, he highlights growing backlash from farmers over renewable infrastructure projects and raises concerns about national self-sufficiency.

Jeremy also weighs in on the Ben Roberts-Smith case, noting high-profile support and the broader implications for how Australia treats its war veterans.

A bold mix of economics, politics, global affairs and social commentary, delivered in classic Cordeaux style.

🔥 Topics Discussed:

• Cost of living crisis and rising electricity prices
• Criticism of renewable energy policies
• Stagflation and wage-price spiral concerns
• Interest rates and economic outlook
• Government spending and “money smart” criticism
• Energy independence vs reliance on imports
• Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz risks
• Criticism of the United Nations
• Farmers vs renewable infrastructure (pylons, VicGrid)
• Agricultural concerns and fertiliser supply
• Immigration and “Australian values” discussion
• Ben Roberts-Smith support and public reaction
• Consumer sentiment and economic anxiety
• LIV Golf controversy and environmental concerns
• Social issues (gender, legal disputes, discrimination debate)

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Jeremy Cordeaux returns in The Court of Public Opinion – GARAGE Edition (April 21, 2026) with a sharp, no-holds-barred take on Australia’s biggest issues. From fuel security fears and refinery disruptions to criticism of renewable energy policy, Jeremy questions government preparedness in an increasingly unstable global environment.

He also weighs in on the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith, economic pressures including interest rates and consumer confidence, and the growing concerns around the NDIS. With his signature commentary, Jeremy challenges national priorities—arguing for energy independence, stronger defence focus, and a return to self-sufficiency.

A wide-ranging episode blending politics, economics, culture, and classic Cordeaux perspective.

Topics discussed:

• Fuel crisis and Australia’s energy vulnerability
• Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz risks
• Criticism of renewable energy policy
• Journalist Liam Bartlett questioning Chris Bowen
• Ben Roberts-Smith arrest and public reaction
• Interest rates and economic outlook
• Consumer confidence decline
• NDIS budget blowouts and potential cuts
• Melbourne refinery fire and fuel supply impact
• Australia importing energy despite natural resources
• Immigration policy and “Australian values” debate
• Defence spending vs social services debate
• Agricultural challenges and fertiliser supply
• Variety Club Bash cancelled due to fuel shortage

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Jeremy Cordeaux delivers one of his most provocative episodes yet, diving deep into the controversial arrest of Australia’s most decorated living soldier just days before Anzac Day. Raising serious questions about justice, due process, and media involvement, Jeremy challenges whether the system is treating war heroes fairly—or politically.

The episode expands into a broader discussion on the nature of war itself, questioning whether “war crimes” can even be separated from the inherent brutality of conflict. From historical examples like Dresden and Hiroshima to modern geopolitical tensions, Jeremy paints a confronting picture of humanity at war.

He also takes aim at government messaging and global climate policy, criticising moves in Europe to ban fossil fuel advertising and warning of the potential collapse of industries, media, and economic systems.

Blending history, politics, and sharp opinion, this episode is a powerful reflection on justice, freedom, and the direction of Western society.

Topics Discussed:

• Arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith before Anzac Day
• Questions around double jeopardy and legal process
• Cost to taxpayers (~$300 million)
• Media involvement in high-profile arrests
• Military morale and recruitment concerns
• War crimes debate and ethics of warfare
• Historical war references (Dresden, Hiroshima, WWII atrocities)
• International Criminal Court discussion
• Government and political use of advertising
• $20M fuel reduction campaign criticism
• European fossil fuel advertising bans
• Free speech and censorship concerns
• Impact on media, advertising, and economy
• Climate policy criticism (net zero debate)
• Western civilisation and economic risks
• Upcoming live show promotion and guests
• Historical “on this day” segment (Chaplin, Newton, etc.)

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