In this Remembrance Day edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux reflects on one of the most significant dates in Australia’s calendar and the 50th anniversary of the Whitlam dismissal. Jeremy pays tribute to radio legend John Laws, sharing personal memories from their time at 2GB. He dives into the Liberal Party’s looming net-zero announcement, arguing the policy is impossible and politically self-destructive, before playing a provocative interview with Dr Patrick Moore, co-founder of Greenpeace, challenging global climate narratives. Jeremy explores Australia’s rising electricity costs, smelters collapsing under energy prices, the booming illegal cigarette trade, SA’s push to scrap stamp duty, runaway government staffing numbers, and Elon Musk’s record-breaking pay rise. Plus, stories on vibe-coding, pageants, hot-dog-selling lawyers, and key historical “on this day” moments.
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Remembrance Day and the importance of wearing a poppy
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50th anniversary of the Whitlam dismissal
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Tribute to radio icon John Laws and personal anecdotes
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Liberal Party’s upcoming net-zero policy announcement
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Jeremy’s view that net-zero is impossible and political theatre
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Criticism of Labor’s climate and renewable policies
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Dr Patrick Moore interview challenging CO₂ and climate change narratives
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Australian smelters failing due to high electricity costs (Bell Bay, Tomago)
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Apology for failed live stream due to technical issues
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Adelaide Christmas Pageant turnout
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“Vibe coding” chosen as Collins Dictionary word of the year
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U.S. attorney selling hot dogs during government shutdown
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Monopoly’s 90th anniversary
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Australia’s upcoming ban on social media for kids under 16
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Illegal cigarette trade surging to $4 billion
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SA Liberals committing to phasing out stamp duty
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Discussion of the Laffer Curve and tax reduction impacts
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Massive expansion of government departments (SA Premier’s Office, PM’s department)
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Tesla shareholders approving Elon Musk’s enormous bonus
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Rising Sun venue promotion and Jim Elder art auctions
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Historic “On This Day” events (WWI armistice, Ned Kelly, Great Balls of Fire, Mayflower landing, Van Gogh’s Irises)
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