The Conditional Release Program

Jack interviews Peter McCluskey - a full time carer and volunteer with EMERGE Australia, a support group for sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), a complex, long-term illness characterised by severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest, joint pain, multiple food allergies, dizziness, sensitivity to light, touch and sound. Peter’s wife, Jen, was first diagnosed with ME/CFS in 1993. Peter outlines the struggles his wife has had to manage over the last three decades. The condition is exacerbated by medical health professionals who often believe ME/CFS is a psychosomatic syndrome. Poor and out-dated advice from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners continues to worsen the symptoms for sufferers of this debilitating illness. The advice remains in place in Australia despite changes to treatment in the UK and the US. Sufferers are often bed bound for much of their lives. They find it extremely difficult to access government support, including disability pensions and the NDIS.

So the episode title is courtesy of ChatGPT and proof that AI is not going to replace us - yet. What? Anyway here's more AI slop. I didn't see the episode 117 but I'm on holiday so I am doing it later.

No AI slop shownotes (as is now tradition) because I did this edit in two parts. But basically Jack sees off his mate Denis Ryan who listeners will know was a Ballarat detective who fought the church to stop child sex offending and was harshly punished for his good deeds. We also look at the idiots saying the Minnesota assassinations were 'left wing violence'. We discuss the relevance of cookers which brings us right to Monica's latest grift - the hollow and pointless private prosecution of Dan Andrews. And then we have SovCits, MAGA paedos and BABET! Big week folks. Enjoy!

This episode of "The Two Jacks," with Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack, covers a range of topics including the struggles of free-to-air television in Australia, the proposed superannuation tax on high balances, the complexities of housing affordability and development approvals, and the political landscape in the United States, particularly regarding immigration and the actions of the Trump administration. They also touch on the passing of author Frederick Forsyth, the controversial Gaza Freedom Flotilla with Greta Thunberg, and lighter topics like the "Dull Men's Club" and AFL updates. Timestamped Events: * 00:00:51: Discussion on the cancellation of Channel 10's "The Project" and the future of free-to-air television in Australia. * 00:20: Superannuation tax on unrealized capital gains is debated, including a case study. * 00:30: Housing affordability and the challenges of planning approvals are discussed. * 00:40: The dynamic between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, and the power of the presidency is explored. * 00:46: The conversation shifts to Trump and the courts, and the use of federal power regarding immigration. * 01:04: The life and work of author Frederick Forsyth are remembered. * 01:09: The Gaza Freedom Flotilla and Greta Thunberg's involvement are analyzed. * 01:19: The "Dull Men's Club" is introduced. * 01:21: AFL updates, including a controversial bump and discussion of CTE. * 01:27: Rugby and football (soccer) are discussed, including Ange Postecoglou's departure from Tottenham. * 01:31: Tennis at Roland Garros and interesting sports statistics are shared. * 01:35: Closing remarks and listener interaction information.

This episode of 'The Two Jacks' features Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack discussing a range of topics. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to the story of former Victoria Police detective Denis Ryan and his fight for justice against clerical abuse, detailed in the book Unholy Trinity. They also touch upon Australian and international politics, including sectarianism, the current state of the Labor and Green parties, the situation in Tasmania, and US and UK politics with commentary on Elon Musk, the Democrats, and Sir Keir Starmer. The episode concludes with a discussion on sports, specifically AFL, NRL, and cricket. PS - THESE SHOWNOTES ARE AI GENERATED * (0:00:33) - Discussion of the life and fight for justice of former Vic Boll police detective Denis Ryan, who sought to prosecute Monsignor John Day for child sex offenses in Mildura in 1972, referencing the book Unholy Trinity. * (0:09:31) - The police force's reaction to Denis Ryan's investigation, the "Catholic mafia" stymying the investigation, and Denis being ostracized. * (0:17:43) - Joel Hill's encounter with then Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, Graham Ashton, and asking him when he would apologize to Denis Ryan, which eventually led to formal apologies and compensation. * (0:30:09) - Discussion of Dorinda Cox, former WA Green senator, joining the Labor Party and the political implications. * (0:41:03) - Moving on from Australian politics to Elon Musk's unhappiness with a congressional spending bill and related gossip. * (0:50:30) - Moving on to Ukraine and their significant win with drones taking out a substantial number of Russia's bomber fleet and the wider implications for the war. * (0:55:09) - Moving on to the UK and Sir Keir Starmer's woes, including attacks from within his party and being spooked by the Reform party, and a discussion on immigration issues. * (1:07:03) - Moving on to sport, mentioning the Tasmanian Devils AFL team and their reliance on political results in Tasmania, leading into a wider discussion on AFL governance and umpiring issues. * (1:20:56) - Moving on to NRL, discussing State of Origin and a listener's lament about the South Sydney Rabbitohs. * (1:23:46) - Discussion of PSG (Paris Saint-Germain) winning the Champions League final against Inter Milan and related events. * (1:25:38) - Looking ahead to next week, mentioning the Test Championship at Lord's and Virat Kohli's IPL win, and discussing Australian cricket.