From the Coldest Day to Floppy Disks: Jeremy Cordeaux’s Take on Current Affairs and Nostalgia
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In this episode of "The Court of Public Opinion," Jeremy Cordeaux covers a wide range of topics, including current events, historical anecdotes, and social commentary. Here’s a summary of the main topics discussed:
- Introduction: Welcoming the audience and mentioning Peter Clayton’s video project.
- Tony Mack’s Birthday: Celebrating Tony Mack’s upcoming 92nd birthday and his continued activity as a singer.
- Channel 7 Visit: Channel 7’s visit to the garage for opinions on a comment made by Premier Peter Malinauskas.
- Weather: Mention of the coldest day in Adelaide since 1908.
- Prison Newspaper: Discussion about Australia’s first national prison newspaper, “About Time.”
- Voicemail Invention: Mention of the death of the inventor of voicemail and a humorous anecdote.
- Customer Service: Frustrations with automated customer service systems and the idea of a company focusing on human interaction.
- End of Floppy Disks: Japan’s announcement to end the production of floppy disks and reminiscing about outdated technologies.
- Cashless Debit Card: The removal of the cashless debit card by the Albanese Government and its impact on domestic violence and lawlessness.
- Alice Springs Curfew: The reinstatement of a curfew in Alice Springs due to rising violence.
- NDIS Workers: Discussion about the number of NDIS workers and recent tax cuts.
- Media and Political Scandals: Criticism of media coverage and protection of President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline and past political scandals.
- Historical Events and Birthdays: Notable events and famous birthdays on July 9th, including Tom Hanks and the first Wimbledon tennis championship.
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