From Apollo 11 to Woke Culture: Jeremy Cordeaux's Take on History and Headlines

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In this episode of "The Court of Public Opinion," Jeremy Cordeaux covers a wide array of topics, from historical events and personal reflections to current news and social commentary. Here’s a summary of the main topics discussed:

• Introduction and Greetings: Welcoming the audience and discussing the cold winter weather.
• Apollo 11 Launch Anniversary: Reflecting on the launch of Apollo 11 on July 16, 1969, and its significance.
• Stock Market Milestones: Discussion on the All Ordinaries and Dow Jones reaching record highs.
• MH17 Anniversary: Remembering the 10th anniversary of the Malaysian Airlines Flight MH17 tragedy.
• Richard Simmons' Death: Noting the death of fitness guru Richard Simmons at age 76.
• Sport and Longevity: Mention of studies suggesting that watching sports on television can increase lifespan.
• Donald Trump Assassination Attempt: Discussion on the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump and its implications.
• Channel 10's Financial Struggles: Commentary on Channel 10's poor coverage of major events and potential sale by Paramount.
• Cultural Commentary: Criticism of woke culture and its impact on media and society.
• South Pacific Influence: Discussion on Australia's efforts to maintain influence in the South Pacific through cultural exports.
• Radio Australia Closure: Critique of the government's decision to close Radio Australia.
• Historical Events and Birthdays: Notable events and famous birthdays on July 16th, including Apollo 11, Margaret Court, Ginger Rogers, Adam Scott, and Jane Birkin.

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