Jeremy Cordeaux’s Garage Edition on October 2, 2025, dives into hot topics shaping Australia and the world. From Adelaide’s new knife laws to Anthony Albanese’s “progressive” alliances, Trump vs globalism, freedom of speech debates, climate scepticism, gambling, spirituality, and even yoghurt as the secret to long life – Jeremy covers it all with sharp commentary and classic storytelling.
Topics discussed;
Adelaide’s new knife laws and police checks at Burnside Village
Prime Minister Albanese’s “progressive governments” summit and globalist image
Populism vs elitism in politics – is being “popular” bad?
Trump’s nationalist stance vs globalism, with comparisons to Lee Kuan Yew
Australia’s stance on Palestine and Hamas
Freedom of speech: Jimmy Kimmel, Trump, Brittany Higgins fallout, and Peter Ridd
Climate change debate and renewable energy concerns
Victoria’s push to make working from home a “human right”
Gambling in Australia – $32 billion a year
Belief in the supernatural (ghosts, religion, spirits)
Paracetamol in pregnancy linked to autism and ADHD
Longevity secrets: yoghurt diet and Mediterranean lifestyle
On this day: Beatrix Potter, Jules Verne’s Around the World in 80 Days, Enigma code, Tom Petty, Gene Autry

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