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The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
A small independent Australian podcast about news, politics, sex and religion. An easy and entertaining way to keep up to date with the weekly news.
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Episode 437 - Biden Drops Out, Cloud Strike Mishap, and CFMEU Controversy
In Episode 437 of the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove...
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Jul 22 2024 1h 1m
Chapter 1 21 sec
Introduction and GreetingsChapter 2 15 sec
Internet Incident ExplainedChapter 3 44 sec
Biden's Withdrawal from the RaceChapter 4 6 mins
CrowdStrike Antivirus IssueChapter 5 1 min
Debate on Biden's Withdrawal and Kamala HarrisChapter 6 6 mins
Abortion and Supreme Court DiscussionChapter 7 1 min
Trump vs. Biden: Policies and ImplicationsChapter 8 8 mins
US Foreign Policy and NATOChapter 9 1 min
Healthcare and Kamala Harris's ProspectsChapter 10 1 min
Debating Kamala Harris's PopularityChapter 11 1 min
Biden's Wife and Kamala Harris FeudChapter 12 28 sec
Trump's New VP PickChapter 13 1 min
Nixon's Wisdom and Education SystemChapter 14 2 mins
Nikki Haley's Flip-FlopChapter 15 3 mins
Carrie Lake's Controversial InterviewChapter 16 2 mins
Copper Wire Theft in AmericaChapter 17 5 mins
Liz Truss and the Liberty Bell ShowerheadChapter 18 5 mins
Labor Party and Private School FundingChapter 19 9 mins
CFMEU's Impact on WorkersChapter 20 36 sec
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode 436 - Attempted Assassination and Surplus Value
In this episode, Trevor, Scott, and Joe discuss Dona...
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Jul 15 2024 1h 2m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction and Catching UpChapter 2 2 mins
Trump's Near Miss: A Detailed DiscussionChapter 3 9 mins
Conspiracy Theories and Political RamificationsChapter 4 10 mins
Hypocrisy in Political ViolenceChapter 5 5 mins
The Iron Heel and Capitalism's FlawsChapter 6 52 sec
Understanding Wage and Capital DistributionChapter 7 2 mins
The Need for Foreign MarketsChapter 8 50 sec
Capitalism and Surplus ValueChapter 9 1 min
Service Industry and CapitalismChapter 10 4 mins
Radhika Desai's Insights on CapitalismChapter 11 7 mins
China's Economic ModelChapter 12 4 mins
Technological Dependence in Modern VehiclesChapter 13 2 mins
US Supreme Court and Political ImplicationsChapter 14 6 mins
Future of US DemocracyChapter 15 2 mins
Concluding Thoughts
Episode 345 - Election Discrepancies
In episode 435, hosts Trevor and Joe discuss various...
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Jul 8 2024 59m
Chapter 1 32 sec
Welcome Back to the ShowChapter 2 29 sec
Discussing UK ElectionsChapter 3 1 min
The Complexity of Modern PoliticsChapter 4 2 mins
Identity Politics vs. Economic IssuesChapter 5 7 mins
UK Election Results AnalysisChapter 6 11 mins
Proportional Representation DebateChapter 7 3 mins
French Elections OverviewChapter 8 1 min
Joe Biden's Performance and Age ConcernsChapter 9 54 sec
Trump's Legal ImmunityChapter 10 1 min
Presidential Powers and National SecurityChapter 11 1 min
Huawei and US Government DilemmaChapter 12 1 min
Cryptocurrency Sanctions and AnonymityChapter 13 2 mins
Humorous Political AdvertisementChapter 14 4 mins
Australian Politics: Fatima Payman and PalestineChapter 15 3 mins
Religious Political Parties DebateChapter 16 1 min
Malcolm Turnbull on Peter DuttonChapter 17 8 mins
Nuclear Power and Renewable EnergyChapter 18 2 mins
Electric Vehicles and Battery InnovationsChapter 19 37 sec
Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
Episode 434 - 9 years of watching democracies fail.
Reflections on 9 Years of Podcasting and Critiques o...
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Jul 1 2024 1h 6m
Chapter 1 52 sec
Introduction and Anniversary CelebrationChapter 2 1 min
Reflecting on Achievements and ChallengesChapter 3 3 mins
Debating Democracy and Political SystemsChapter 4 5 mins
The Influence of PropagandaChapter 5 12 mins
Proposing Radical Political ReformsChapter 6 8 mins
Media Influence and Political CompetencyChapter 7 1 min
Political Landscape: No Major DifferencesChapter 8 2 mins
Climate Change and Energy PoliciesChapter 9 1 min
Post-Politics Careers and CorruptionChapter 10 2 mins
Freedom of Information and Government SecrecyChapter 11 4 mins
War Declarations and Public Service OutsourcingChapter 12 4 mins
Electoral Reforms and Abolishing StatesChapter 13 7 mins
COVID-19 Response and National InfrastructureChapter 14 8 mins
Julian Assange and Political RepercussionsChapter 15 1 min
Concluding Thoughts on Democracy
Episode 433 - Dutton's Nuclear Thought Bubble
Debunking Peter Dutton's Nuclear Energy ProposalIn t...
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Jun 24 2024 1h 16m
Chapter 1 47 sec
Introduction and GreetingsChapter 2 1 min
Peter Dutton's Nuclear ProposalChapter 3 2 mins
Nuclear Energy DebateChapter 4 1 min
Joe Biden's Odd BehaviorChapter 5 47 sec
Historical Presidential Health IssuesChapter 6 3 mins
Dutton's Nuclear Thought BubbleChapter 7 4 mins
Renewable Energy AlternativesChapter 8 10 mins
Public Perception and Media InfluenceChapter 9 14 mins
Legal Hurdles for Nuclear PowerChapter 10 32 sec
Expert Insights on Energy ProjectsChapter 11 54 sec
Offshore Wind Capacity and BenefitsChapter 12 29 sec
Comparing Energy Sources: Wind, Coal, and NuclearChapter 13 58 sec
The Urgency of Replacing Coal EnergyChapter 14 22 sec
Debunking Nuclear MythsChapter 15 45 sec
Political Commentary on Energy PoliciesChapter 16 50 sec
Media and Public Perception of Energy IssuesChapter 17 6 mins
Critique of Opposition's Nuclear PlanChapter 18 3 mins
Lucas Heights and Nuclear MedicineChapter 19 8 mins
France's Nuclear Energy ExperienceChapter 20 8 mins
Public Opinion on Energy and EmissionsChapter 21 4 mins
Concluding Thoughts on Renewable Energy
Episode 432 - Racism, Democracy and Propaganda
In Episode 432, Trevor, Scott, and Joe reunite for a...
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Jun 17 2024 1h 18m
Chapter 1 38 sec
Introduction and GreetingsChapter 2 2 mins
Panel Discussion and Gratitude SegmentChapter 3 4 mins
Facebook Issues and Social Media PoliciesChapter 4 5 mins
Defence Spending and National SecurityChapter 5 10 mins
Submarine Deal ControversyChapter 6 8 mins
Gaza Conflict and The Voice DebateChapter 7 4 mins
French Elections and Political DynamicsChapter 8 2 mins
Propaganda and US Military CampaignsChapter 9 1 min
Pentagon's Propaganda OperationsChapter 10 29 sec
Trump and Duterte's RelationshipChapter 11 5 mins
Soft Propaganda in MediaChapter 12 7 mins
UK Election and Rishi SunakChapter 13 16 mins
US Democracy and Election ConcernsChapter 14 7 mins
China's Technological AdvancementsChapter 15 29 sec
Conclusion and Sign-Off
Episode 431 - Cameron Leckie
Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove Podcast Ep. 431: A Co...
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Jun 10 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 52 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet GloveChapter 2 3 mins
Meet Cameron Leckie: Background and Military CareerChapter 3 4 mins
Reflections on Military Service and Changing PerspectivesChapter 4 7 mins
Questioning Defense Policies and the US AllianceChapter 5 4 mins
The Submarine Debacle and AUKUS AgreementChapter 6 11 mins
Australia's Role in Global Politics and Future ConcernsChapter 7 52 sec
Rising Distrust and Fear of ChinaChapter 8 1 min
Australia's Naval Capacity and Military ConcernsChapter 9 2 mins
China's Non-Conflict ApproachChapter 10 2 mins
Media Propaganda and Political InfluenceChapter 11 2 mins
Independent Media and Public AwarenessChapter 12 11 mins
Personal Experiences and Shifts in PerspectiveChapter 13 3 mins
Global Power Dynamics and Future PredictionsChapter 14 3 mins
The Decline of the US Dollar and Its ImplicationsChapter 15 2 mins
Managed Decline of the US and Australia's PositionChapter 16 1 min
Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook
Episode 430 - Bogdan Syrotiuk.
In episode 430 of The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove...
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Jun 3 2024 1h 18m
Chapter 1 57 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove PodcastChapter 2 1 min
Special Guests: Max and Oscar from the Socialist Equality PartyChapter 3 1 min
The Arrest of Comrade BogdanChapter 4 1 min
Political Context and Charges Against BogdanChapter 5 2 mins
Ideological Stance of the Socialist Equality PartyChapter 6 2 mins
Broader Implications of the Ukrainian ConflictChapter 7 3 mins
International Reactions and ComparisonsChapter 8 2 mins
The Role of the Young Guard of Bolshevik LeninistsChapter 9 15 mins
Critique of Western Media and Government NarrativesChapter 10 6 mins
The Gaza Conflict and Its Global ImpactChapter 11 6 mins
Union Movements and Political ActivismChapter 12 1 min
Formation of Rank and File CommitteesChapter 13 33 sec
Union vs. Workers Committees: Key DifferencesChapter 14 1 min
Critique of Union BureaucracyChapter 15 1 min
Union Failures in HealthcareChapter 16 2 mins
International Union ComparisonsChapter 17 2 mins
The Role of Workers CommitteesChapter 18 1 min
Capitalism and Workers' StrugglesChapter 19 2 mins
Educating Workers on SocialismChapter 20 59 sec
The Breakdown of CapitalismChapter 21 3 mins
Building a Socialist MovementChapter 22 7 mins
Perspectives on ChinaChapter 23 6 mins
Critique of Yanis Varoufakis and SyrizaChapter 24 3 mins
Campaign for Freeing BogdanChapter 25 34 sec
Conclusion and Call to Action
Episode 429 - ICC Arrest Warrants
Topics:Global Politics & Controversies: Analyzin...
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May 27 2024 1h 18m
Chapter 1 37 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet GloveChapter 2 32 sec
Podcast Hosts and Initial BanterChapter 3 1 min
Main Discussion: ICC and Israeli-Palestinian ConflictChapter 4 3 mins
Gratitude SegmentChapter 5 10 mins
In-Depth Analysis: Israel's Actions and International ReactionsChapter 6 4 mins
International Law vs. Rules-Based OrderChapter 7 15 mins
Reactions to ICC's Arrest WarrantsChapter 8 4 mins
Hypocrisy in International RelationsChapter 9 31 sec
Banned from GermanyChapter 10 2 mins
Debating Democracy in the Middle EastChapter 11 1 min
International Reactions to Netanyahu's AllegationsChapter 12 3 mins
Murdoch Press and Anti-Semitism AccusationsChapter 13 2 mins
Australia's Political Stance on IsraelChapter 14 5 mins
Genocide Debate and International LawChapter 15 1 min
US Arms Sales and Economic ImpactChapter 16 4 mins
Census Religion Question ControversyChapter 17 1 min
Gina Reinhardt and the Streisand EffectChapter 18 2 mins
Taiwan's Chaotic DemocracyChapter 19 2 mins
Perceptions of Democracy WorldwideChapter 20 2 mins
American Political System in DisarrayChapter 21 3 mins
Concluding Remarks and Future Topics
Episode 428 - News and Ideas that you won’t hear anywhere else.
In episode 428 of the 'Iron Fist and the Velvet Glov...
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May 20 2024 1h 11m
Chapter 1 37 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove PodcastChapter 2 56 sec
Back from Break: Updates and Co-host Check-inChapter 3 49 sec
Tonight's Agenda: A Dive into Global and Local IssuesChapter 4 3 mins
Gratitude Segment: From Public Transport to HealthcareChapter 5 3 mins
Deep Dive: Yanis Varoufakis Documentary ReviewChapter 6 4 mins
RFK Jr. Discussion: Skepticism and Political ImplicationsChapter 7 15 mins
Gaza Conflict: Perspectives and Humanitarian ConcernsChapter 8 6 mins
Whistleblower David McBride: Motivations and Legal OutcomesChapter 9 51 sec
Exploring the Ethics of Following OrdersChapter 10 20 sec
Debating Whistleblower Protections and Political DecisionsChapter 11 30 sec
Analyzing Pacific Islander Voting Behavior and Political NaivetyChapter 12 2 mins
Rex Patrick's Crusade for Transparency and Whistleblower RightsChapter 13 32 sec
The Budget's Lackluster Approach to National IssuesChapter 14 8 mins
Dissecting the GST Distribution and State FinancesChapter 15 2 mins
The Australian Christian Lobby's Controversial CampaignsChapter 16 7 mins
Queensland's Progressive Move on Anti-Discrimination LawsChapter 17 3 mins
The Complex Relationship Between China, Russia, and the WestChapter 18 7 mins
Unpacking the Potential for Peace in UkraineChapter 19 2 mins
Preview of Next Week's Topics and Conclusion
Episode 427 - You realize that rates of intimate partner homicide are going down ... don’t you?
Episode 427: Unpacking Homicide and Domestic Violenc...
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May 6 2024 1h 10m
Chapter 1 34 sec
Welcome to Episode 427: Introductions and Casual BanterChapter 2 19 sec
Agenda Preview: Gaza, Intimate Partner Homicide, and MoreChapter 3 1 min
Gaza Crisis: A Deep Dive into the TragedyChapter 4 16 mins
Flu Tracking and Personal Health AnecdotesChapter 5 4 mins
Australian Views on Israel's Actions in GazaChapter 6 10 mins
Misleading Statistics and the Importance of Accurate DataChapter 7 1 min
Analyzing Trends in Intimate Partner HomicideChapter 8 5 mins
Exploring Solutions and MisrepresentationsChapter 9 10 mins
Impact of Reporting and Misleading JournalismChapter 10 10 mins
Domestic Violence Solutions and Public PolicyChapter 11 7 mins
Debating Census Changes and ReligionChapter 12 52 sec
Wrapping Up with Listener Interaction and Future Plans
Episode 426 - Experts say ...
Topics:Analyzing Contemporary Issues: A Deep Dive in...
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Apr 29 2024 57m
Chapter 1 36 sec
IntroductionChapter 2 30 sec
Meet the HostsChapter 3 15 sec
Diving into Current Events: Crime Rates and Public PerceptionChapter 4 44 sec
Exploring the Complexities of Violence Against WomenChapter 5 1 min
The Misleading Nature of Crime StatisticsChapter 6 1 min
China's Economic Policies and Global ImpactChapter 7 6 mins
A Closer Look at Domestic Violence and Gendered ViolenceChapter 8 2 mins
Workplace Fatalities: A Gendered PerspectiveChapter 9 3 mins
Debating the Effectiveness of Harsher Penalties for CrimeChapter 10 7 mins
Unpacking Domestic Violence Statistics and MisconceptionsChapter 11 4 mins
Crime Statistics and the Impact of COVID-19Chapter 12 2 mins
Australian Government's Aid to Ukraine: A Critical ViewChapter 13 1 min
Decommissioning Costs and Second-Hand GoodsChapter 14 1 min
Gratitude for Children's LiteratureChapter 15 38 sec
Controversial Figures in LiteratureChapter 16 59 sec
Geopolitical Discussions: Israel and GazaChapter 17 1 min
The Role of Egypt in the Israel-Gaza ConflictChapter 18 4 mins
UNRWA and International RelationsChapter 19 7 mins
The Debate on Manufacturing and SubsidiesChapter 20 3 mins
The Case for a Four-Day WorkweekChapter 21 2 mins
Exploring AI's Role in Content Creation
Episode 425 - Germany is a Terrible Student
Topics:Global Politics, Gaza Crisis, and Freedom of ...
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Apr 22 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 1 min
Welcome to Episode 425: Introductions and Technical TroublesChapter 2 23 sec
Diving Into Worldly Matters: News, Politics, and a Dash of HumorChapter 3 1 min
The Yanis Varoufakis Controversy: Banned in GermanyChapter 4 1 min
Gratitude and Groundskeeping: Life's Simple PleasuresChapter 5 4 mins
Trevor Support Group: A Unique Take on Names and IdentityChapter 6 16 mins
Analyzing Germany's Stance on Freedom of Speech and ExpressionChapter 7 6 mins
Labor's Political Maneuvering and Defence Spending InsightsChapter 8 14 sec
Debating Defense Recruitment and International RelationsChapter 9 36 sec
Australia's Defense Strategy and International CritiqueChapter 10 4 mins
Exploring the Complexities of Non-Citizen Recruitment in Defense ForcesChapter 11 1 min
China's Strategic Moves and International LawChapter 12 5 mins
The Spratly Islands Dispute: Historical Context and Legal ArgumentsChapter 13 1 min
Global Politics and the Impact of SanctionsChapter 14 5 mins
The Power of Social Media in Highlighting Global TragediesChapter 15 4 mins
Analyzing the Dynamics of Zionism and Middle Eastern PoliticsChapter 16 4 mins
The Shifting Global Power LandscapeChapter 17 3 mins
Reflecting on Historical Events and Their Modern ImplicationsChapter 18 26 sec
Wrapping Up the Discussion
Episode 424 - Housing and Gaza
Topics:00:43 Technical Troubles and Audio Adventures...
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Apr 15 2024 1h 21m
Chapter 1 43 sec
Exploring the Unique Tribe of MeerkatsChapter 2 31 sec
Technical Troubles and Audio AdventuresChapter 3 29 sec
Introducing the Cast: From Velvet Gloves to Tech GuysChapter 4 1 min
A Week in Review: From Housing Affordability to Global PoliticsChapter 5 3 mins
Board Games and Gratitude: Quiddler and MoreChapter 6 12 mins
The Luhrmann Case: A Deep Dive into Defamation and JusticeChapter 7 16 mins
Housing Crisis in Australia: Policies, Problems, and Public OpinionChapter 8 3 mins
The Role of Public Housing and Foreign Investment in the Housing MarketChapter 9 25 sec
Reflecting on Australia's Housing Crisis and Policy ImpactsChapter 10 2 mins
The Role of Land Costs and Construction in Housing PricesChapter 11 34 sec
Government Policies and Their Effect on Housing AffordabilityChapter 12 2 mins
Historical Perspectives on Home Ownership and Policy ChangesChapter 13 3 mins
The Boomer Generation's Influence on Housing and RetirementChapter 14 4 mins
Exploring Solutions to the Housing Crisis and Negative Gearing DebateChapter 15 3 mins
The Global Stage: AUKUS, Japan, and International RelationsChapter 16 6 mins
International Comparisons and the Complexity of Housing MarketsChapter 17 16 mins
The Middle East Conflict: Perspectives, Reactions, and Media CoverageChapter 18 1 min
Concluding Thoughts and the Australian Government's Stance
Episode 423 - Better Audio
There was a problem with the audio in episode 423 wh...
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Apr 9 2024 1h 33m
Episode 423 - Too many topics
Topics:00:00 Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet...
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Apr 8 2024 1h 33m
Chapter 1 43 sec
Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove PodcastChapter 2 29 sec
Introductions and Absences: The Hosts of Today's EpisodeChapter 3 13 sec
A Week Off and the Energy to PodcastChapter 4 16 sec
Engaging with the Audience: Chat Room InteractionsChapter 5 1 min
Tonight's Packed Agenda: From Crime Rates to Real EstateChapter 6 4 mins
Personal Anecdotes: Crime Rates and MisconceptionsChapter 7 3 mins
Exploring the World of Giannis VaroufakisChapter 8 3 mins
Max Chandler Mather and the Housing Crisis DebateChapter 9 1 min
The Greens' Influence and Future ProspectsChapter 10 4 mins
Australia's Left Populism and Housing Policy CritiqueChapter 11 1 min
The Murdoch Press and Public OpinionChapter 12 11 mins
Developers, Land Banks, and Housing SupplyChapter 13 4 mins
Religious Organizations and Taxation: A Green PerspectiveChapter 14 7 mins
The Australian Law Reform Commission Report on Religious DiscriminationChapter 15 4 mins
Donald Trump, North Korea, and Easter MessagesChapter 16 1 min
A Satirical Take on Comparing to JesusChapter 17 24 sec
The Art of Impersonation and LevityChapter 18 4 mins
Political Commentary: Trump's Potential VictoryChapter 19 6 mins
A Deep Dive into Climate Change DenialChapter 20 5 mins
The Controversial New Immigration LawsChapter 21 10 mins
Global Shifts: The Changing World OrderChapter 22 7 mins
The TikTok Ban Debate in AustraliaChapter 23 6 mins
Global South Pushes BackChapter 24 13 sec
Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead
Episode 422 - The worst decisions of the previous 7 days
Topics:In episode 422 of 'The Iron Fist and the Velv...
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Mar 25 2024 1h 10m
Chapter 1 39 sec
Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove PodcastChapter 2 31 sec
Introducing the Meerkats: Trevor, Scott, and JoeChapter 3 16 sec
Engaging with the Audience: Shoutouts and CommentsChapter 4 1 min
Diving into Today's Hot Topics: Religion, Politics, and MoreChapter 5 2 mins
Gratitude Segment: Celebrating the Little ThingsChapter 6 4 mins
Patron Appreciation: Shoutouts and the Value of SupportChapter 7 10 mins
The Religious Discrimination Bill: A Deep DiveChapter 8 5 mins
Masculinity Under Attack? Debating Cultural ShiftsChapter 9 5 mins
Australia's Allies and International Relations: A Heated DebateChapter 10 3 mins
The Nuclear Power Debate: Costs, Benefits, and PoliticsChapter 11 2 mins
Debating Nuclear Energy and Renewable AlternativesChapter 12 5 mins
The Misconception of Rising Crime RatesChapter 13 6 mins
Submarine Acquisition Challenges and International RelationsChapter 14 4 mins
The Humanitarian Crisis in GazaChapter 15 8 mins
Propaganda's Influence on Public PerceptionChapter 16 6 mins
Navigating International Law and Moral AuthorityChapter 17 2 mins
Humor and Propaganda: The Cult of Personality
Episode 421 - TikTok
Topics:00:00 Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet...
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Mar 18 2024 1h 26m
Chapter 1 42 sec
Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove PodcastChapter 2 1 min
Introducing the Team and Today's Hot TopicsChapter 3 2 mins
Deep Dive into the TikTok ControversyChapter 4 2 mins
Local Government Elections: A Personal InsightChapter 5 1 min
Gratitude Segment: What We're Thankful ForChapter 6 1 min
The Big Ideas for a Better Australia ConferenceChapter 7 7 mins
Long COVID: Unpacking the Facts and MythsChapter 8 6 mins
Gina Reinhart's Government Handouts ControversyChapter 9 3 mins
Australia's GST Distribution DebateChapter 10 4 mins
Generational Ideological Divides: A Closer LookChapter 11 4 mins
Australia's Role in Global Affairs: Public OpinionChapter 12 46 sec
The Pharmacy Guild and Prescription ChangesChapter 13 1 min
Economist's Critique on the State of EconomicsChapter 14 1 min
Unveiling the Power Dynamics in EconomicsChapter 15 22 sec
The Controversial Life of Angus DeatonChapter 16 38 sec
Economics: A Dark Art or a Science?Chapter 17 38 sec
The Global Impact of Corporate GiantsChapter 18 12 mins
Protectionism vs. Free Trade: A Global DebateChapter 19 5 mins
The TikTok Controversy: Data Privacy and National SecurityChapter 20 12 mins
Deciphering the Myths and Facts About TikTokChapter 21 11 mins
The Global Perspective on Social Media and Data PrivacyChapter 22 2 mins
Reflecting on the Podcast and Upcoming Topics
Episode 420 - Footballers and Racism
Topics:00:45 Introducing the Hosts and a Missing Mem...
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Mar 11 2024 52m
Chapter 1 45 sec
Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove PodcastChapter 2 42 sec
Introductions and Technical DifficultiesChapter 3 4 mins
Diving into the World of Sports and ControversiesChapter 4 4 mins
Exploring Racism in Sports and SocietyChapter 5 4 mins
The Complexities of Defining RacismChapter 6 3 mins
Analyzing Specific Incidents of Alleged RacismChapter 7 4 mins
Debating the Power Dynamics in RacismChapter 8 1 min
Reflecting on Behavior and PrivilegeChapter 9 2 mins
Legal Perspectives on Racism and VilificationChapter 10 2 mins
Exploring the Complexities of Racism and PrivilegeChapter 11 2 mins
The Debate Over Racism Definitions and Social ConstructsChapter 12 5 mins
Reader Comments: Progressive Ideologies and Racism NuancesChapter 13 4 mins
Summation: The Multifaceted Nature of RacismChapter 14 10 mins
Nuclear Power in Australia: A Futile Proposal?Chapter 15 26 sec
Closing Thoughts and Personal Updates
Episode 419 - Gaza and Toto
Topics:(00:43) Intro(08:07) Mardi Gras(15:38) Spies(...
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Mar 4 2024 1h 26m
Chapter 1 43 sec
419Chapter 2 7 mins
IntroChapter 3 7 mins
Mardi GrasChapter 4 12 mins
SpiesChapter 5 6 mins
Morrison's Religious MotivationChapter 6 8 mins
Flour Massacre - More Misleading HeadlinesChapter 7 8 mins
Cut Sales of Military PartsChapter 8 2 mins
Aaron BushnellChapter 9 4 mins
Chalmers and the RBAChapter 10 3 mins
Paul Keating is not The MessiahChapter 11 13 mins
George GallowayChapter 12 23 sec
FarewellChapter 13 9 mins
Galloway Continued
Episode 418 - Stories of Deception
Topics:(05:52) Misleading Headlines(07:16) UK Tories...
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Feb 19 2024 1h 10m
Chapter 1 5 mins
418Chapter 2 1 min
Misleading HeadlinesChapter 3 5 mins
UK Tories Clip To MisleadChapter 4 6 mins
Navalny Murdered?Chapter 5 3 mins
Confiscate Russian AssetsChapter 6 5 mins
Assange Art RansomChapter 7 2 mins
Nuclear Support Is LowChapter 8 3 mins
Dr Yang HengjunChapter 9 2 mins
Indian Uniform CodeChapter 10 9 mins
Trump UpdateChapter 11 9 mins
UK YouthChapter 12 15 mins
Analysts Say ...
Episode 417 - Be Alert or Be Manipulated
Topics:(00:37) Intro(03:56) Steven Miles Laughs at Y...
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Feb 12 2024 1h 5m
Chapter 1 37 sec
417Chapter 2 3 mins
IntroChapter 3 13 mins
Steven Miles Laughs at Youth Crime?Chapter 4 4 mins
Gaza UpdateChapter 5 18 mins
Gaza PropagandaChapter 6 6 mins
Biden SlidenChapter 7 6 mins
DisconnectChapter 8 1 min
Steal a SubChapter 9 4 mins
Single Sex Education Vs CoedChapter 10 6 mins
Chat Review
Episode 416 - Chinese Spy Pidgeon
Topics:(00:43) Intro(05:09) Dutton Wedged(08:22) Poo...
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Feb 5 2024 1h 7m
Chapter 1 43 sec
416Chapter 2 4 mins
IntroChapter 3 3 mins
Dutton WedgedChapter 4 3 mins
Poor Conservative ElectoratesChapter 5 10 mins
Median WageChapter 6 7 mins
Essential PollChapter 7 5 mins
Hecs Vs Mining TaxChapter 8 5 mins
Boys School Turns CoEdChapter 9 4 mins
Iran IraqChapter 10 4 mins
Chinese Spy PidgeonChapter 11 8 mins
Imran KhanChapter 12 7 mins
Saul EslakeChapter 13 2 mins
UK Version of Robo Debt
Episode 415 - Goodbye Scomo and Good Riddance
Topics:(00:37) Intro(03:03) Anti-Vaxers(09:12) Scomo...
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Jan 29 2024 56m
Chapter 1 37 sec
415Chapter 2 2 mins
IntroChapter 3 6 mins
Anti-VaxersChapter 4 5 mins
Scomo GoneChapter 5 12 mins
Goodbye Stage 3 Tax CutsChapter 6 6 mins
ICJ Ruling on GenocideChapter 7 4 mins
UNRWAChapter 8 17 mins
Yemen
Episode 414 - Trump Disrupts Established Power
In this episode we discuss:(03:00) Aus Open Tennis(1...
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Jan 22 2024 58m
Chapter 1 3 mins
414Chapter 2 10 mins
Aus Open TennisChapter 3 6 mins
Housing ReportChapter 4 15 mins
TrumpChapter 5 6 mins
Greenwald on PowerChapter 6 1 min
News Corp CapturedChapter 7 44 sec
UK PollChapter 8 5 mins
TaiwanChapter 9 3 mins
China's EconomyChapter 10 4 mins
USA Announces Aus Foreign Policy