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  • June 19 · 52 min

    LIVE: Frank Pangallo: The Illegal Tobacco Boom, The "Fire The Liar" Surge & Why The Liberals Won't Fight | Jeremy Cordeaux

    Former South Australian MP and veteran journalist Frank Pangallo joins Jeremy Cordeaux — with Dr John Bruni at the table and a guest turn from political strategist Toby Ralph — for a frank, funny and pointed look at where politics has gone wrong. Pangallo, who rang the alarm on illegal tobacco in Parliament years ago, explains how a $7 billion-a-year black market built a "tobacco mafia" bigger than drugs while bureaucrats looked away, and uses the Laffer curve to show how over-taxation drove it. The panel digs into a Greens bill redefining parenthood, the politics behind South Australia's abortion vote, and Pauline Hanson's extraordinary "Fire the Liar" war chest — 75,000 battlers tipping in $50 at a time. Toby Ralph delivers three blunt pieces of advice to Hanson and a warning to the Liberals: you can only win from the centre. Recorded live from the dining room table for The Court of Public Opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 19 · 30 min

    LIVE: Professor Ian Plimer & Dr John Bruni: Pauline Hanson's Rise, Gina Rinehart & The Global Populist Wave | Jeremy Cordeaux

    Geologist, author and mining-company director Professor Ian Plimer joins Jeremy Cordeaux — with Dr John Bruni also at the table — for a wide-ranging panel on the shifting ground of Australian politics. Plimer argues Pauline Hanson has become a serious political force as high-profile figures like Gina Rinehart publicly back One Nation, while a divided Liberal Party, hamstrung by its "wets," keeps sliding. He makes the case for reward and incentive over "fear and forced," skewers bracket creep and a "fourth-generation Canberra" elite disconnected from struggling families, and shares his first-hand read on Nigel Farage, whom he first met in 1981. Bruni weighs in on the global populist wave — Giorgia Meloni's surprising pragmatism, Farage, and the lessons of Whitlam's catastrophic overreach. Sharp, contrarian and rich with insider anecdotes, recorded live from the dining room table for The Court of Public Opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 19 · 26 min

    LIVE: Dr John Bruni: Trump's Iran Ceasefire Con, Israel's Land Grab & The Myth Of American Military Might | Jeremy Cordeaux

    Strategic analyst Dr John Bruni of Sage International joins Jeremy Cordeaux to dismantle the fourteen-point Iran "ceasefire" — which he argues isn't a peace deal at all, just a way for Trump to walk out of a kitchen that got too hot. Bruni, who once gamed Gulf scenarios inside the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi's think tank, explains why closing the Strait of Hormuz was always Iran's real nuclear option, why Netanyahu's ten-kilometre buffer in southern Lebanon is a permanent land grab, and how a single Israeli memo allegedly drew Washington into a war it wasn't committed to fighting. He punctures the Hollywood myth of American military supremacy, weighs Australia's $1.2 billion in Ukraine support, and traces Putin's arc from KGB stabiliser to "grade A war criminal." Sharp, contrarian and historically literate — talkback foreign policy at its best, live from the dining room table. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 19 · 15 min

    LIVE: Mike O'Reilly: Union Thuggery, Albanese's Tax "Carve-Out" & The Whyalla Shipyards | Jeremy Cordeaux

    Jeremy Cordeaux takes a fired-up call from Mike O'Reilly, a former Advertiser journalist and community-engagement veteran, who unloads on Anthony Albanese's tax backflip — rebranded as a "carve-out" — and what he calls a new world record for political spin. The conversation widens into a blistering account of union power in Australia: the faceless men of the old ALP, the CFMEU, the painters and dockers who posted black hands to enemies, and the Whyalla shipyards that vanished after decades of standover tactics. Mike shares first-hand stories from the docks — Chris Corrigan's "ghost" pay packets at Patrick Stevedoring, a $1,000 cash shakedown on the Melbourne wharf to lift a yacht — and the scrapping of the building-industry watchdog. It's raw talkback at its best, finishing on a warm note about Foodland, grandbabies, and the "legends card." Recorded live from Jeremy's dining room table for The Court of Public Opinion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 19 · 3 hr 33 min

    LIVE: Full 3-Hour Stream: Fri 19 June 2026 | Plimer, Donnelly, Pangallo & Toby RalphThe Court of Public Opinion — Fri 19 June 2026 | Plimer, Donnelly, Pangallo & Toby Ralph

    Jeremy Cordeaux's full Friday programme from the dining-room table. Dr John Bruni (SAGE International) and Professor Ian Plimer join in studio; Dr Kevin Donnelly AM discusses his new book "Wake Up to Woke"; former MP Frank Pangallo weighs in on the budget and Pauline Hanson's surge; marketing strategist Toby Ralph gives One Nation three pieces of advice; and Stuart Kay explains why rare number plates sell for millions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 18 · 21 min

    LIVE: Toby Ralph - Three things Pauline Hanson must do - 19 June 2026

    Marketing and political strategist Toby Ralph — veteran of 50+ campaigns from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe — tells Jeremy Cordeaux the three things One Nation must do to become a serious, enduring force: get more professional, build policy depth, and move to a "post-Bogan" phase. Thanks to Rossdale Homes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 17 · 24 min

    LISTEN: Australians Worse Off Than Ever? Jeremy Cordeaux Sounds the Alarm

    In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles rising fuel prices, global uncertainty and what he sees as growing public frustration with government decisions. From the Strait of Hormuz and fuel excise relief to the SpaceX IPO frenzy, climate change scepticism, Australia's tax burden and the expanding public service, Jeremy questions whether Australians are becoming poorer, less optimistic and increasingly disconnected from those in power. He also examines social media's impact on children, the state of modern education, concerns surrounding charity regulations, Centrelink's customer service failures, and the broader shift away from human interaction in government and business. Topics Discussed Fuel excise relief ending and rising fuel costs Strait of Hormuz tensions and global trade concerns SpaceX IPO and investor speculation Historical share market manias and financial bubbles Climate change scepticism and public belief systems Australian taxation levels and government spending KPMG survey showing Australians feel worse off Electricity prices and cost-of-living pressures Social media's impact on children's mental health Education standards and concerns about "woke" ideology Kevin Donnelly's book The War on Woke Charity regulation and accountability concerns Andrew Leigh and charity sector oversight Centrelink customer service and automation Offshore call centres and customer frustration Winston Churchill and WWII history Amelia Earhart and historical anniversaries Paul McCartney birthday mention Waterloo anniversary and historical events See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 15 · 23 min

    LISTEN: Pauline Surges, Labor's Tax Bombshell & The NDIS Crisis Nobody Can Ignore | Jeremy Cordeauxv

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 12 · 14 min

    LIVE: Stephen Maine - Why do they call them floats when most sink? - 12 June 2026

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 12 · 3 hr 31 min

    LIVE: Full 3-hour Stream: Fri 12 June 2026 | Bees & Varroa, the SpaceX/AI float & the world's best Shiraz

    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. Thanks To Rossdale Homes 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 10 · 24 min

    LISTEN: Albo's Poll Collapse, Hospital Chaos & Australia's AI Bubble | The Court of Public Opinion

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 8 · 21 min

    LISTEN: Albanese's Poll Collapse, Housing Crisis & The $350 Billion Submarine Gamble | Jeremy Cordeaux

    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. Source: 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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 5 · 31 min

    LIVE: Jim Penman - What's wrong with this country - 5 June 2026

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 5 · 17 min

    LIVE: Dr John Bruni - The AUKUS 'dud deal' - 5 June 2026

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 5 · 3 hr 26 min

    LIVE: Full 3-hour Stream: Fri 5 June 2026 | Jim Penman, Dr John Bruni on AUKUS & Peter Salarno

    Dr John Bruni (SAGE International) on the AUKUS submarine deal; Jim's Mowing founder Jim Penman on "what's wrong with this country"; veteran journalist Paul Makin in studio; and athletics coach Peter Salarno with his gold-medal-winning guest. Thanks to Rossdale Homes. Chapters: 00:00:00 Open — economy & manufacturing 00:41:51 Dr John Bruni — the AUKUS deal 01:00:41 Jim Penman — what's wrong with this country 01:16:00 Paul Makin joins in studio 01:57:00 Peter Salarno + gold-medal athlete See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 3 · 24 min

    LISTEN: Labor's "Aspirational" Budget Under Fire, ISIS Brides & Australia's Tax Explosion

    Jeremy Cordeaux delivers a fiery Garage Edition focused on the Albanese Government's latest budget, questioning claims that it is "aspirational" and arguing it punishes ambition, investment and hard work. Jeremy takes aim at negative gearing changes, unrealised capital gains proposals, Australia's growing tax burden and what he sees as Labor's drift away from working Australians. He also discusses ISIS brides appearing in court, whether justice is truly being served, and reflects on political hypocrisy, government spending and taxpayer-funded perks. Plus, Jeremy explores things Australians don't see anymore, from phone boxes and trafficators to Mr Whippy vans, before wrapping up with a fascinating journey through history, including Dunkirk, D-Day, Henry Ford, Tiananmen Square and Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. Thanks To Rossdale Homes Topics Discussed Things Australians don't see anymore Mr Whippy vans and phone boxes Trafficators and anti-static car straps ISIS brides appearing in Australian courts Terrorism charges and legal representation Federal Budget criticism "Aspirational" budget claims challenged Anthony Albanese and investment properties Negative gearing changes Capital gains tax debate Unrealised capital gains tax proposal Paul Keating's comments on wealth and greed Government spending and debt The Laffer Curve and taxation Australia's growing tax burden Share ownership and superannuation concerns Labor's relationship with working Australians Battle of Dunkirk D-Day preparations Tiananmen Square anniversary Bruce Springsteen's Born in the U.S.A. anniversary 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 jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com. Download the podcast anytime on your favourite podcast app via Auscast Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • June 1 · 22 min

    LISTEN: Pauline Hanson Surges, AUKUS Questions & Labor's Budget Blowback | The Court of Public Opinion

    Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage with a blistering critique of the Albanese Government, questioning everything from energy policy and housing affordability to AUKUS submarines and the latest federal budget measures. Jeremy examines new polling that suggests Pauline Hanson and One Nation have become a major political force, discusses fears of falling property values and negative equity, and asks why Australians continue paying more for electricity despite promises that renewables would reduce costs. He also questions Australia's submarine deal with the United States, attacks what he sees as excessive public spending, and explores the legal battle surrounding the North West Shelf gas project. Plus, Jeremy takes listeners through this day in history, celebrating notable events and personalities from around the world. Topics Discussed: Pauline Hanson becoming Australia's most popular politician in recent polling One Nation's surge in voter support Housing market concerns and negative equity risks Falling property values in Sydney and Melbourne AUKUS submarine controversy and second-hand Virginia-class submarines Richard Marles and Australia's defence strategy North West Shelf gas project legal challenges Friends of Australian Rock Art court action Australia's energy crisis Renewable energy and electricity prices Federal Budget criticism Jim Chalmers and economic policy Tax offsets and bracket creep Public service growth 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 jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com. Download the podcast anytime on your favourite podcast app via Auscast Network. Government spending and economic uncertainty Queen Elizabeth II and the Platinum Jubilee Alexander Graham Bell and the first sound transmission Marconi and wireless telegraphy Tiananmen Square anniversary Bruce McLaren and motorsport history This Day in History segment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.