Ep 342 - You laugh, you mock, and you scoff!

ON THIS EPISODE -       The DEI Policy & Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies -       The Cocktail Cabinet – Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink -       The passing of Marrianne Faithful -       Caro’s wonderful & nostalgic experience this week -       Toga parties at retirement villages!?   Item 1: DEI politics: Australia’s dangerous move toward Trumpy exclusion policies   -       What is DEI policy -       What have been the benefits to govt and private sectors -       Background and update on what’s currently happening in US -       The Washington air crash tragedy -       Our own examples of when we’ve seen how DEI improves a culture, a workplace, our society   https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jan/31/peter-dutton-push-to-axe-dei-public-service-positions-compared-to-donald-trump   THE COCKTAIL CABINET – brought to us by Prince Wine Store and Myles Thomson. Search Prince Wine Store dot com dot au This week: Vermouth as a perfect Summer drink Cocchie Americano - https://princewinestore.com.au/cocchi-vermouth-di-torino-750ml.html Tenuta Aglaea Vermouth Bianco - https://princewinestore.com.au/tenuta-aglaea-vermouth-bianco.html   BSF BSF brought to us by RED ENERGY – Moving home? Stress less and make the move to Red Energy. Call 131 806.   BOOK: Corrie reviews 2024 Booker shortlisted novel Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner SCREEN: Caro reviews The Brutalist (general release) FOOD Caro’s recipe is Clem’s Prawn Rolls   SIX QUICK QUESTIONS   Corrie to Caro: Describe your attraction to Marianne Faithful Caro to Corrie: What was your cultural highlight last week Corrie to Caro: How do you feel about eating at a Guy Grossi restaurant Caro to Corrie: What’s the most annoying room in your house Corrie to Caro: What did you do on the weekend that you haven’t done in years Caro to Corrie: What article last week had you in fits