• COVID-19 Surge in Australia: Commentary on the 30% increase in cases compared to the previous year.
• Federal Budget Review: Analysis of the budget as potentially election-driven, focusing on economic implications and the lack of financial restraint.
• NDIS Fraud: Critique of the government's spending to combat fraud within the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
• Government Waste: Discussion on perceived wasteful expenditures, including the Aboriginal budgets and the Yes referendum.
• Inflation and Economic Forecasts: Thoughts on government expectations regarding inflation control by year's end.
• Live Sheep Export Ban: Advocacy for ending live sheep exports by 2028 due to ethical concerns.
• Social Media and Children: Debate on potential banning of children under 14 from using social media.
• Russian Aggression and German Conscription: Views on Germany's consideration of conscription in response to Russian actions in Ukraine.
• Election Mismanagement: Insights on low voter turnout and staffing issues during a state election.
• Energy and Environmental Policies: Criticism of conflicting government policies on renewable energy and fossil fuels.
• Asylum Seeker Arrivals: Discussion on recent asylum seeker boats and government response.
• Consulting and Government Spending: Examination of conflicts of interest in government contracts with consulting firms.

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Joining Jeremy Cordeaux at the dining room table:

• Professor Bob Birrall Monash University. Australian population Research Institute- survey results on patriotism finds young people are not proud to be Australian.

• Mike Smith ✈️ from Carnavon

• Peter Christopher “the City of Adelaide”

• Jim Elder

• Anthony Denton. The Year 1939 in Adelaide.

• Anthony Cochrane. Animal Welfare League

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• Economic predictions and interest rates in Australia.
• Critiques of media and entertainment, such as the show "Lego Masters."
• Personal anecdotes and historical reflections.
• Opinions on immigration and national identity.
• Debates on the responsibility of parents for their children's actions.
• Critical views on government actions and societal changes.
• Observations on domestic violence and the bureaucratic responses to it.
• The role of technology and environmental concerns, specifically around electric cars.

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