Net Zero Meltdown, Socialism’s Return & the Death of Common Sense

In this powerful Garage edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux unloads on the political chaos surrounding Australia’s net-zero debate, calling the policy “nonsense” and “unachievable”. He reflects on the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and warns of socialism’s global resurgence — from New York electing a socialist mayor to Australia's own Labor leadership. Jeremy argues that history is repeating itself as governments expand, costs rise, and ideological movements overshadow common sense. He also critiques COP climate conferences, the first-home 5% deposit scheme pushing up house prices, and the decline of rational thinking, illustrated through the famous “Common Sense obituary”. Plus, Jeremy explores Soviet-era failures, property market distortion, global trivia, and historical events of November 13. A sharp, provocative commentary spanning politics, culture, and history.

• Liberal Party to decide net-zero policy

• Jeremy’s argument that net-zero is impossible

• Berlin Wall anniversary and fall of communism

• Discussion on socialism vs capitalism

• Eastern European nations fleeing socialism and joining NATO

• Concerns about socialism rising again globally

• New York electing socialist mayor Zoran Mamdani

• Anthony Albanese and Jacinta Allan linked to Socialist Left

• Criticism of ideological teaching in schools and media

• Jeremy’s view that lived experience shaped his politics

• Failure of Soviet systems except the AK-47

• Poor-quality Soviet cars (Lada, Trabant)

• Government’s 5% home-deposit scheme increasing house prices

• COP climate conferences criticised as wasteful

• Brazil hosting COP 30 and Adelaide bidding for COP 31

• Reading of “Common Sense Obituary” from the London Times

• Full Friday show preview

• Historical notes: false fingernails, Lord Sandwich, “In God We Trust”, ancient winemaking, Kamahl, Benjamin Franklin, Sonny & Cher, Big Ben, Ronald Reagan, Iran-Contra, Billy Hughes, Robert Louis Stevenson, Spielberg’s Duel

 

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