In this clip of "The Court of Public Opinion LIVE" on June 28, 2024, Jeremy Cordeaux chats with Professor Ian Plimer about various topics ranging from personal experiences to broader socio-political issues. Here’s a summary of their conversation:
- Driving and Car Experiences: They discuss their love for driving, particularly older cars, and the skills required to drive them, such as double clutching and driving without power steering or brakes. Plimer shares anecdotes about teaching his grandson to drive under challenging conditions.
- Electric Cars: They critique the practicality of electric cars, particularly in rural areas, highlighting issues with cost, resale value, and utility outside of urban settings.
- Media and Censorship: Plimer discusses an instance where a former CEO of a nuclear power facility was censored by the ABC, emphasizing the importance of diverse viewpoints in media.
- Nuclear Energy Policy: They review Peter Dutton’s proposal to build nuclear power sites in Australia, with insights from Dr. Eddie Patterson on the feasibility and potential impact of this policy.
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