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