In this Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux examines the global and local ripple effects of geopolitical tensions, particularly the fallout from escalating conflict involving Iran and the impact on global markets. Billions have been wiped from share markets worldwide as political decisions reverberate through the global economy.

Jeremy also turns his attention to South Australian politics ahead of the looming state election, questioning leadership, payroll taxes and controversial proposals to subsidise IVF treatments for high-income earners.

The episode explores broader issues including defence cooperation with the United States, the media backlash against One Nation candidate Cory Bernardi, and the importance of free speech in a democratic society.

Closer to home, Jeremy highlights organ donation success in South Australia, raises concerns about theft from historic graves in a regional cemetery, and reflects on the changing cultural direction of elite institutions.

Blending commentary, humour and historical anecdotes, Jeremy continues to challenge listeners to think critically about politics, culture and the direction Australia is heading.

Topics Covered

Global economic impacts from Middle East tensions
Share market losses linked to geopolitical conflict
Iran leadership succession and luxury property holdings
Trump and geopolitical decision-making
South Australian state election commentary
Leadership criticism of SA Liberal Party
Ambulance ramping crisis in South Australia
Payroll tax and employment taxation debate
Proposal to subsidise IVF treatments
Government spending and taxpayer burden
Greens criticism of Australian submariners
Australian sailors serving on US nuclear submarines
Theft of brass plaques from cemetery headstones
Protection of historical sites and broadcasting heritage
Media criticism of Cory Bernardi
Free speech and political debate in Australia
Organ donation success in South Australia
Driver’s licence organ donor system
Debate over South Australian “establishment” institutions
Guest speakers invited to St Peter’s College

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