In this lively episode, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles a variety of topics ranging from Adelaide’s Christmas traditions to global climate policies. He criticises social engineering efforts, debates Australia’s energy policies, and reflects on historical milestones. With his signature wit, Jeremy also discusses the rise of non-traditional festive merchandise, COP29 controversies, and the irony of wealth redistribution through climate agreements.

Topics Discussed;

• Adelaide’s Christmas lights tradition and changing festive trends (00:14)
• Criticism of Woolworths’ “non-binary gingerbread people” (01:30)​
• Australia’s 3,000 missing persons and reflections on the Missing Persons Bureau radio series (02:17)​
• Opposition to gambling advertisements and the federal government’s inaction (04:26)​
• Social media regulation proposals and parenting responsibilities (06:39)​(jc-261124)
• COP29 in Azerbaijan and the hypocrisy of climate activists using private jets (10:16)​
• Criticism of global climate redistribution funds and third-world governance (13:48)​
• Historical milestones: Concorde’s last flight, Tutankhamun’s tomb opening, and the invention of Polaroid cameras (21:49)
• Birthdays and cultural highlights: Tina Turner, Charles Schulz, and General Motors plant closures (24:03)​

Join Jeremy Cordeaux for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., streaming round the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com.

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