The Court of Public Opinion with Jeremy Cordeaux AM
Daily opinions from Commercial Radio Hall of Fame inductee and Walkley award winning journalist Jeremy Cordeaux. Jeremy Cordeaux has worked successfully in all facets of the media: radio, television and print as well as marketing, promotions, public relations and media training. He has gone from Office Boy to Presenter, Programme Manager, General Manager, Managing Director and Owner of three highly successful radio stations. He started his career at Radio 2GB at the age of 16, he moved to 2GF Grafton and one year later was recruited by Channel 10 Sydney. At Channel 10 Jeremy Cordeaux learned the business of television: ‘general on-air duties’, ‘hostings’, and ‘news reading’. Grundy’s chose him to host the very successful, national teenage show “Blind Date”. He wrote, packaged and hosted his own programmes “The Better Half” and “Ten on Travel and People” (10 on TAP). In 1973 Cordeaux was asked to take over the John Pearce Morning Show on Radio 2GB. In 1974 he was promoted to the all important Breakfast programme. Cordeaux moved to Adelaide in 1976 ahead of 2GB’s disastrous conversion to Rock ‘n Roll. The following thirty years saw Jeremy Cordeaux’s Morning Show, “The Court of Public Opinion”, on Radio 5DN – always at or near the top of the ratings. Over the years, amongst other achievements, Cordeaux has won: a Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism three Gold Medals from the International Radio Festival of New York for Best Talk Show Host in the World a bronze medal for the Best Community Programme in the World twice a finalist as the Best Radio Personality in the World While running the very successful Morning Show, Cordeaux acquired a ten percent interest in 5DN and six months later was promoted to Managing Director. In the last thirty years Jeremy has worked for all the major television networks in Adelaide: presenting “Cordeaux’s Adelaide” for Channel 9, “State Affair” and the “Nightly News” for Channel 7 and editorials for “Ten’s News Hour”. He wrote a popular column for the Murdoch afternoon newspaper “The News” for several years. In 1990 Jeremy Cordeaux sold his interest in 5DN and bought Radio Stations 5AD and 5SE from Hoyts Media. Four years later he set up the first radio “combo” in Australia owning and running the highly successful number one FM music station 5AD and the number one AM talk station 5DN: All the while continuing to present his Morning Talk Show from 9.00am till 1.00pm. In 1996 Cordeaux sold his company to the Australian Radio Network. He remained on-air for the next ten years. Jeremy Cordeaux was the founding Chairman of the Variety Club of SA, is currently an Ambassador and Life Member for Variety’s Tent 75; a Life Member of the Royal Institution for Deaf and Blind Children in NSW; Patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association of SA; on divisional council Red Cross for ten years; on the board of SA Great for ten years and on the board of the Smith Family for five years. He is a member of the Australian Club, the Union and Pioneer’s Club, and a Life Member of the Order of Australia Association. In 2003 he was Knighted by The Order of St John for his services to the community, and in 2006 acknowledged in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List with an Order of Australia, AM. Jeremy and his wife, Caroline Peacock, have homes in Adelaide, Sydney and Hamilton Island. They have one son and Jeremy has three adult children from a previous marriage. His latest venture was producing and presenting a news, talk, current affairs, chat show which he calls “The Court of Public Opinion” – an “eccentric” programme recorded in Cordeaux’s extensive garage. His hobbies include: the media, art, old cars, reading and gardening.
Episodes
Jeremy Cordeaux fires through Cup Day trivia, RBA rate nerves and Australia’s cost-of-living crunch before unloading on energy policy and political spin. He argues the Nationals are right to dump net zero, links today’s de-industrialisation to the 1975 Lima Declaration, and calls “Future Made in Australia” a slogan without cheap reliable power. He spotlights the PM’s ...
In this Garage Edition, Jeremy Cordeaux dives headfirst into some of the week’s most explosive issues — from the Four Corners exposé on organised paedophile networks to the national debate on childcare, political hypocrisy, and absurd new water restrictions. He calls for drastic action on child protection, questions male employment in childcare, mocks Victoria’s “sho...
In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles the week’s most eyebrow-raising moments — from Anthony Albanese’s bizarre “Joy Division” T-shirt scandal to woke self-censorship, Adelaide’s population boom, and the true cost of Halloween decorations. He also shines a light on beach safety, governm...
Jeremy Cordeaux hosts a fiery three-hour live broadcast from the dining room table, diving into the week’s biggest headlines, scandals, and politics. Joined by guests Dr John Bruni (SAGE International), Graham Young (Australian Institute for Progress), Greg Sheridan (The Australian), Mike Smithson (Seven News), and Read more
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 th...
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 — Je...
- 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 B...
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, pol...
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 clim...
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 c...
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. H...
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.
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Jeremy Cordeaux’s Garage Edition on October 2, 2025, dives into hot topics shaping Australia and the world. From Adelaide’s new knife laws to Anthony Albanese’s “progressive” alliances, Trump vs globalism, freedom of speech debates, climate scepticism, gambling, spirituality, and even yoghurt as the secret to long life – Jeremy covers it all with sharp commentar...
Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage for the Court of Public Opinion with sharp takes on daylight saving health risks, inflation, rising energy prices, crime surges in Victoria, AI job losses, and childcare controversies. He reacts to Trump’s fiery UN speech, Anthony Albanese’s UN ambitions, Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings on Hamas, and Australi...
Jeremy Cordeaux returns for another 3-hour edition of The Court of Public Opinion, streamed live from the dining room table. This week’s program takes on the AFL Grand Final build-up, Snoop Dogg’s headline-grabbing visit to Melbourne, the algal bloom crisis in South Australia, rising power bills, inflation pressures, Trump’s UN speech, and que...
In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles some of the week’s most controversial issues — from the recognition of Palestine and the treatment of women in the Middle East, to the questionable effectiveness of charity campaigns. He takes aim at climate policy, Labour’s economic decisions, and government hypocri...
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Robbie Brechin shares insights into his career in journalism.
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Discussion on the current state of Australian media and the challenges journalists face.
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Commentary on politics and how media i...
In this GARAGE edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux reflects on the tragic memorial for Charlie Kirk, the rising global threat from Vladimir Putin, and shocking youth violence in Victoria. He tackles Optus’ alleged failures linked to lives lost, Australia’s collapsing fertility rate, and the $23 million national climate risk assess...
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