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The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

389 Episodes • By The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove • www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.au...
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 448 - Class Struggle & Identity Politics
An interview with Marc James Léger00:00 Introduction... more
Oct 22 2024 2h 24m
Chapter 1 13 sec
Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
Chapter 2 5 mins
Mark James Leger on Identity Politics
Chapter 3 4 mins
Personal Experiences and Public Secrets
Chapter 4 4 mins
The Impact of Identity Politics on Academia
Chapter 5 8 mins
Historical Context and Marxism
Chapter 6 6 mins
The Shift from Class to Identity Politics
Chapter 7 11 mins
The Professional Managerial Class and Cultural Shifts
Chapter 8 12 mins
Post-War Cultural Changes and Consumerism
Chapter 9 44 sec
Emergence of New Social Mores
Chapter 10 38 sec
The Cultural Impact of Barbie
Chapter 11 39 sec
Current State of Society
Chapter 12 46 sec
Challenges in Publishing
Chapter 13 9 sec
Slide1
Chapter 14 1 min
Critique of Bernie Sanders' Campaign
Chapter 15 3 sec
Slide3
Chapter 16 1 min
Obama's Official Portraits Controversy
Chapter 17 1 min
Slide4
Chapter 18 1 min
Slide5
Chapter 19 16 mins
The Rise of Fascism and Identity Politics
Chapter 20 1 min
Slide12
Chapter 21 11 mins
Art and Identity in Academia
Chapter 22 4 mins
Slide6
Chapter 23 2 mins
Historical Perspectives on Art
Chapter 24 1 min
Renaissance Humanism and Artistic Evolution
Chapter 25 1 min
The Shift from Feudal to Bourgeois Art
Chapter 26 1 min
Romanticism and the Bohemian Avant-Garde
Chapter 27 2 mins
The Rise of Autonomous Art and Van Gogh
Chapter 28 3 mins
Post-War Cultural Shifts and the Petty Bourgeoisie
Chapter 29 6 mins
The Professional Managerial Class and Identity Politics
Chapter 30 15 mins
The Left's Struggle with Class and Identity
Chapter 31 5 mins
Cultural Production and Critique in Modern Times
Chapter 32 56 sec
Slide30
Chapter 33 2 mins
Slide31
Chapter 34 3 mins
Slide33
Chapter 35 1 min
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Episode 447 - Queensland Election Issues and Religious Misinformation
In this episode of the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove po... more
Oct 14 2024 1h 7m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction to the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove Podcast
Chapter 2 4 mins
Political Discussions and Current Events
Chapter 3 24 mins
Queensland State Election Insights
Chapter 4 4 mins
Voluntary Assisted Dying and Social Issues
Chapter 5 1 min
Voluntary Assisted Dying and Dementia
Chapter 6 4 mins
Personal Stories of Dementia
Chapter 7 3 mins
Catholics and Misinformation Bill
Chapter 8 1 min
AUKUS Agreement Petition
Chapter 9 3 mins
Patron Acknowledgements
Chapter 10 3 mins
UK Conservative Party Leadership Race
Chapter 11 4 mins
Trump and the Migrant Crisis
Chapter 12 4 mins
Weather Manipulation Conspiracy Theories
Chapter 13 6 mins
Australian Christian Lobby's Campaign Against Respect at Work Bill
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Episode 446 - How Notebook LM struggled with my essay on World Politics
Using Notebook LM to convert an essay into a podcast... more
Oct 7 2024 20m
Chapter 1 30 sec
Introduction: Setting the Stage for a Global Review
Chapter 2 2 mins
A Unique Episode: Exploring AI-Generated Content
Chapter 3 5 mins
Foreign Affairs Summary: A Critical Perspective
Chapter 4 44 sec
The AI Podcast: Unveiling Hidden Biases
Chapter 5 2 mins
Deep Dive: U.S. Foreign Policy and Global Dynamics
Chapter 6 1 min
China's Rise: A New Global Power
Chapter 7 3 mins
Speculations on the Future: U.S. Dollar and Global Shifts
Chapter 8 4 mins
A Hopeful Outlook: Global Cooperation and Change
Chapter 9 22 sec
Conclusion: Reflecting on AI and Global Politics
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Episode 445 - Should the Government set interest rates?
In this episode of the 'Iron Fist and the Velvet Glo... more
Sep 30 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction and Podcast Overview
Chapter 2 2 mins
Discussion on Greens' Voting Behavior
Chapter 3 2 mins
Debate on Interest Rates and Reserve Bank
Chapter 4 17 mins
Critique of Government and Economic Policies
Chapter 5 10 mins
Personal Voting Preferences and Political Opinions
Chapter 6 30 sec
Political Landscape in Queensland
Chapter 7 19 sec
Economic Inequality and Taxation
Chapter 8 1 min
Revolution and Historical Context
Chapter 9 2 mins
Russian Politics and Public Opinion
Chapter 10 10 mins
NATO and Global Security Concerns
Chapter 11 11 mins
Middle Eastern Conflicts and Media Bias
Chapter 12 2 mins
Social Media and Youth Restrictions
Chapter 13 1 min
Podcast Conclusion and Announcements
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Episode 444 - They're eating the dogs
In this episode of the Iron Fist Velvet Glove podcas... more
Sep 16 2024 1h
Chapter 1 39 sec
Introduction and Greetings
Chapter 2 1 min
Debate Reactions: Trump vs. Harris
Chapter 3 3 mins
Laura Loomer and Conspiracy Theories
Chapter 4 2 mins
Misogyny in Politics
Chapter 5 4 mins
Female Leadership and Political Quotas
Chapter 6 6 mins
MAGA Supporters and Cognitive Dissonance
Chapter 7 2 mins
Kamala Harris and Debate Tactics
Chapter 8 5 mins
Personal Anecdotes and Costco Story
Chapter 9 1 min
Nuclear Power and Energy Prices
Chapter 10 28 sec
Political Rhetoric and Distrust
Chapter 11 3 mins
Trump's Influence and Media Parody
Chapter 12 1 min
US Propaganda and Global Influence
Chapter 13 5 mins
The Decline of the US Dollar
Chapter 14 3 mins
US Military and Nuclear Research
Chapter 15 5 mins
9/11 Conspiracies and Political Reactions
Chapter 16 12 mins
Kamala Harris on Israel and Palestine
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Episode 443 - From French Politics to Chinese Governance
Topics:Discussing Politics, Democracy, and Current A... more
Sep 9 2024 1h 9m
Chapter 1 30 sec
Introduction and Podcast Overview
Chapter 2 3 mins
French Politics: Macron's Controversial Moves
Chapter 3 54 sec
Historical Context: Vichy France and WWII
Chapter 4 2 mins
Economic Inequality and Retirement Age in France
Chapter 5 11 mins
Debate on the Greens and Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
Chapter 6 8 mins
National Anti-Corruption Commission and Robo Debt Inquiry
Chapter 7 4 mins
Star Casino Controversies
Chapter 8 1 min
Government Appointments and Delays
Chapter 9 6 mins
Free Speech and Anti-Semitism Debate
Chapter 10 1 min
Debating the International Rules Based Order
Chapter 11 3 mins
Critique of Kamala Harris and US Politics
Chapter 12 9 mins
US-Israel Relations and Kamala's Stance
Chapter 13 10 mins
Comparing US and Chinese Political Systems
Chapter 14 6 mins
The Future of Taiwan and Democracy
Chapter 15 41 sec
Concluding Thoughts on Democracy and Governance
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Episode 442 - Gutless Labor
Loss of HopeIn episode 442, Trevor and Joe (without ... more
Sep 2 2024 1h 9m
Chapter 1 41 sec
Introduction and Episode Overview
Chapter 2 1 min
Discussion on News and Politics
Chapter 3 3 mins
Disillusionment with Political Processes
Chapter 4 48 sec
Census Question Controversy
Chapter 5 3 mins
Labor Government Critique
Chapter 6 6 mins
CFMEU and Industrial Relations
Chapter 7 1 min
Northern Territory Election and Law and Order
Chapter 8 7 mins
GST and Federal Election Speculations
Chapter 9 8 mins
Greens' Policies and Critique of Super Profits
Chapter 10 3 mins
Price Gouging and Inflation Analysis
Chapter 11 34 sec
Debunking Price Gouging Myths
Chapter 12 41 sec
Personal Insights on Price Increases
Chapter 13 1 min
Chat Room Discussions
Chapter 14 1 min
Essential Poll Analysis
Chapter 15 1 min
Life Expectancy and Healthcare Systems
Chapter 16 6 mins
Peter Dutton's Refugee Stance
Chapter 17 8 mins
Trump's Arlington Controversy
Chapter 18 2 mins
RFK Jr. and Vaccine Skepticism
Chapter 19 4 mins
Telegram Founder Arrested
Chapter 20 3 mins
Twitter Ban in Brazil
Chapter 21 1 min
Canada's Cancelled Submarine Order
Chapter 22 33 sec
Conclusion and Farewell
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Episode 441 – AUKUS Doubts and Keating's China Perspective
In this episode, the hosts delve into a range of cur... more
Aug 19 2024 1h 16m
Chapter 1 25 sec
Introduction and Welcome
Chapter 2 1 min
Discussion on US and Australian Politics
Chapter 3 1 min
Dutton's Policies and Criticisms
Chapter 4 21 sec
AUKUS Agreement and Nuclear Power Debate
Chapter 5 3 mins
Gambling Advertising and ALP's Stance
Chapter 6 1 min
Teal Candidates and Political Shifts
Chapter 7 18 mins
Chat Room Interaction and Movie Discussions
Chapter 8 11 mins
Force Posture Agreement and US-Australia Relations
Chapter 9 32 sec
Military Targets in Australia
Chapter 10 1 min
Paul Keating's Interview on 7.30 Report
Chapter 11 3 mins
China's Military Spending
Chapter 12 4 mins
Australia's Defense Capabilities
Chapter 13 8 mins
The Great Emu War
Chapter 14 11 mins
Bangladesh's Political Situation
Chapter 15 4 mins
Trump's Electric Vehicle Stance
Chapter 16 2 mins
Conclusion and Farewell
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Episode 440 - Venezuela's Election Saga
Unmasking Media Narratives: Venezuela's Election Con... more
Aug 12 2024 1h 7m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction and Personal Connection to Venezuela
Chapter 2 6 mins
Overview of the Venezuelan Election and Media Treatment
Chapter 3 4 mins
US Involvement in Regime Change
Chapter 4 2 mins
History of US Interventions in Latin America
Chapter 5 16 mins
Recent Attempts to Overthrow Maduro
Chapter 6 5 mins
The Venezuelan Electoral Process
Chapter 7 13 mins
International Observers' Perspectives
Chapter 8 15 mins
Media Coverage and Bias
Chapter 9 1 min
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Episode 439 - Kamala Harris, Israel-Gaza Conflict, and Sports Gender Controversies
In Episode 439 of the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove... more
Aug 5 2024 1h 5m
Chapter 1 29 sec
Introduction and Greetings
Chapter 2 6 mins
Kamala Harris: The Good News Story?
Chapter 3 17 mins
Israel-Gaza Conflict: A Grim Update
Chapter 4 12 mins
Controversy in Women's Boxing
Chapter 5 50 sec
Debating Gender Dysmorphia and Cultural Issues
Chapter 6 2 mins
Transgender Experiences and Societal Reactions
Chapter 7 39 sec
Drag Queen Story Hour Controversy
Chapter 8 3 mins
Pantomime and Cross-Dressing in Culture
Chapter 9 13 mins
Riots and Racial Tensions in the UK
Chapter 10 5 mins
Political Manipulations and Election Concerns
Chapter 11 3 mins
Thanking the Patrons and Concluding Remarks
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Episode 438 - Olympic Wackiness and Global Politics
In Episode 438, hosts Trevor and Joe return to discu... more
Jul 29 2024 1h 1m
Chapter 1 32 sec
Introduction and Tech Troubles
Chapter 2 1 min
Today's Agenda: News, Politics, and More
Chapter 3 1 min
Gratitude and Grandkids
Chapter 4 9 mins
Olympics Opening Ceremony: A Wacky Affair
Chapter 5 11 mins
Trump's Unhinged Rhetoric
Chapter 6 6 mins
Netanyahu's Controversial Congress Address
Chapter 7 1 min
Debating Civilian and Combatant Casualties
Chapter 8 1 min
Netanyahu's Controversial Statements
Chapter 9 2 mins
International Reactions and Criticisms
Chapter 10 4 mins
Australian Government's Response
Chapter 11 7 mins
Economic Challenges in Europe
Chapter 12 10 mins
Union Strikes and Labor Issues
Chapter 13 2 mins
Murdoch Family Dynamics
Chapter 14 46 sec
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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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... more
Jul 22 2024 1h 1m
Chapter 1 21 sec
Introduction and Greetings
Chapter 2 15 sec
Internet Incident Explained
Chapter 3 44 sec
Biden's Withdrawal from the Race
Chapter 4 6 mins
CrowdStrike Antivirus Issue
Chapter 5 1 min
Debate on Biden's Withdrawal and Kamala Harris
Chapter 6 6 mins
Abortion and Supreme Court Discussion
Chapter 7 1 min
Trump vs. Biden: Policies and Implications
Chapter 8 8 mins
US Foreign Policy and NATO
Chapter 9 1 min
Healthcare and Kamala Harris's Prospects
Chapter 10 1 min
Debating Kamala Harris's Popularity
Chapter 11 1 min
Biden's Wife and Kamala Harris Feud
Chapter 12 28 sec
Trump's New VP Pick
Chapter 13 1 min
Nixon's Wisdom and Education System
Chapter 14 2 mins
Nikki Haley's Flip-Flop
Chapter 15 3 mins
Carrie Lake's Controversial Interview
Chapter 16 2 mins
Copper Wire Theft in America
Chapter 17 5 mins
Liz Truss and the Liberty Bell Showerhead
Chapter 18 5 mins
Labor Party and Private School Funding
Chapter 19 9 mins
CFMEU's Impact on Workers
Chapter 20 36 sec
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Episode 436 - Attempted Assassination and Surplus Value
In this episode, Trevor, Scott, and Joe discuss Dona... more
Jul 15 2024 1h 2m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction and Catching Up
Chapter 2 2 mins
Trump's Near Miss: A Detailed Discussion
Chapter 3 9 mins
Conspiracy Theories and Political Ramifications
Chapter 4 10 mins
Hypocrisy in Political Violence
Chapter 5 5 mins
The Iron Heel and Capitalism's Flaws
Chapter 6 52 sec
Understanding Wage and Capital Distribution
Chapter 7 2 mins
The Need for Foreign Markets
Chapter 8 50 sec
Capitalism and Surplus Value
Chapter 9 1 min
Service Industry and Capitalism
Chapter 10 4 mins
Radhika Desai's Insights on Capitalism
Chapter 11 7 mins
China's Economic Model
Chapter 12 4 mins
Technological Dependence in Modern Vehicles
Chapter 13 2 mins
US Supreme Court and Political Implications
Chapter 14 6 mins
Future of US Democracy
Chapter 15 2 mins
Concluding Thoughts
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Episode 345 - Election Discrepancies
In episode 435, hosts Trevor and Joe discuss various... more
Jul 8 2024 59m
Chapter 1 32 sec
Welcome Back to the Show
Chapter 2 29 sec
Discussing UK Elections
Chapter 3 1 min
The Complexity of Modern Politics
Chapter 4 2 mins
Identity Politics vs. Economic Issues
Chapter 5 7 mins
UK Election Results Analysis
Chapter 6 11 mins
Proportional Representation Debate
Chapter 7 3 mins
French Elections Overview
Chapter 8 1 min
Joe Biden's Performance and Age Concerns
Chapter 9 54 sec
Trump's Legal Immunity
Chapter 10 1 min
Presidential Powers and National Security
Chapter 11 1 min
Huawei and US Government Dilemma
Chapter 12 1 min
Cryptocurrency Sanctions and Anonymity
Chapter 13 2 mins
Humorous Political Advertisement
Chapter 14 4 mins
Australian Politics: Fatima Payman and Palestine
Chapter 15 3 mins
Religious Political Parties Debate
Chapter 16 1 min
Malcolm Turnbull on Peter Dutton
Chapter 17 8 mins
Nuclear Power and Renewable Energy
Chapter 18 2 mins
Electric Vehicles and Battery Innovations
Chapter 19 37 sec
Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes
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Episode 434 - 9 years of watching democracies fail.
Reflections on 9 Years of Podcasting and Critiques o... more
Jul 1 2024 1h 6m
Chapter 1 52 sec
Introduction and Anniversary Celebration
Chapter 2 1 min
Reflecting on Achievements and Challenges
Chapter 3 3 mins
Debating Democracy and Political Systems
Chapter 4 5 mins
The Influence of Propaganda
Chapter 5 12 mins
Proposing Radical Political Reforms
Chapter 6 8 mins
Media Influence and Political Competency
Chapter 7 1 min
Political Landscape: No Major Differences
Chapter 8 2 mins
Climate Change and Energy Policies
Chapter 9 1 min
Post-Politics Careers and Corruption
Chapter 10 2 mins
Freedom of Information and Government Secrecy
Chapter 11 4 mins
War Declarations and Public Service Outsourcing
Chapter 12 4 mins
Electoral Reforms and Abolishing States
Chapter 13 7 mins
COVID-19 Response and National Infrastructure
Chapter 14 8 mins
Julian Assange and Political Repercussions
Chapter 15 1 min
Concluding Thoughts on Democracy
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Episode 433 - Dutton's Nuclear Thought Bubble
Debunking Peter Dutton's Nuclear Energy ProposalIn t... more
Jun 24 2024 1h 16m
Chapter 1 47 sec
Introduction and Greetings
Chapter 2 1 min
Peter Dutton's Nuclear Proposal
Chapter 3 2 mins
Nuclear Energy Debate
Chapter 4 1 min
Joe Biden's Odd Behavior
Chapter 5 47 sec
Historical Presidential Health Issues
Chapter 6 3 mins
Dutton's Nuclear Thought Bubble
Chapter 7 4 mins
Renewable Energy Alternatives
Chapter 8 10 mins
Public Perception and Media Influence
Chapter 9 14 mins
Legal Hurdles for Nuclear Power
Chapter 10 32 sec
Expert Insights on Energy Projects
Chapter 11 54 sec
Offshore Wind Capacity and Benefits
Chapter 12 29 sec
Comparing Energy Sources: Wind, Coal, and Nuclear
Chapter 13 58 sec
The Urgency of Replacing Coal Energy
Chapter 14 22 sec
Debunking Nuclear Myths
Chapter 15 45 sec
Political Commentary on Energy Policies
Chapter 16 50 sec
Media and Public Perception of Energy Issues
Chapter 17 6 mins
Critique of Opposition's Nuclear Plan
Chapter 18 3 mins
Lucas Heights and Nuclear Medicine
Chapter 19 8 mins
France's Nuclear Energy Experience
Chapter 20 8 mins
Public Opinion on Energy and Emissions
Chapter 21 4 mins
Concluding Thoughts on Renewable Energy
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Episode 432 - Racism, Democracy and Propaganda
In Episode 432, Trevor, Scott, and Joe reunite for a... more
Jun 17 2024 1h 18m
Chapter 1 38 sec
Introduction and Greetings
Chapter 2 2 mins
Panel Discussion and Gratitude Segment
Chapter 3 4 mins
Facebook Issues and Social Media Policies
Chapter 4 5 mins
Defence Spending and National Security
Chapter 5 10 mins
Submarine Deal Controversy
Chapter 6 8 mins
Gaza Conflict and The Voice Debate
Chapter 7 4 mins
French Elections and Political Dynamics
Chapter 8 2 mins
Propaganda and US Military Campaigns
Chapter 9 1 min
Pentagon's Propaganda Operations
Chapter 10 29 sec
Trump and Duterte's Relationship
Chapter 11 5 mins
Soft Propaganda in Media
Chapter 12 7 mins
UK Election and Rishi Sunak
Chapter 13 16 mins
US Democracy and Election Concerns
Chapter 14 7 mins
China's Technological Advancements
Chapter 15 29 sec
Conclusion and Sign-Off
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Episode 431 - Cameron Leckie
Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove Podcast Ep. 431: A Co... more
Jun 10 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 52 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
Chapter 2 3 mins
Meet Cameron Leckie: Background and Military Career
Chapter 3 4 mins
Reflections on Military Service and Changing Perspectives
Chapter 4 7 mins
Questioning Defense Policies and the US Alliance
Chapter 5 4 mins
The Submarine Debacle and AUKUS Agreement
Chapter 6 11 mins
Australia's Role in Global Politics and Future Concerns
Chapter 7 52 sec
Rising Distrust and Fear of China
Chapter 8 1 min
Australia's Naval Capacity and Military Concerns
Chapter 9 2 mins
China's Non-Conflict Approach
Chapter 10 2 mins
Media Propaganda and Political Influence
Chapter 11 2 mins
Independent Media and Public Awareness
Chapter 12 11 mins
Personal Experiences and Shifts in Perspective
Chapter 13 3 mins
Global Power Dynamics and Future Predictions
Chapter 14 3 mins
The Decline of the US Dollar and Its Implications
Chapter 15 2 mins
Managed Decline of the US and Australia's Position
Chapter 16 1 min
Concluding Thoughts and Future Outlook
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Episode 430 - Bogdan Syrotiuk.
In episode 430 of The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove... more
Jun 3 2024 1h 18m
Chapter 1 57 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove Podcast
Chapter 2 1 min
Special Guests: Max and Oscar from the Socialist Equality Party
Chapter 3 1 min
The Arrest of Comrade Bogdan
Chapter 4 1 min
Political Context and Charges Against Bogdan
Chapter 5 2 mins
Ideological Stance of the Socialist Equality Party
Chapter 6 2 mins
Broader Implications of the Ukrainian Conflict
Chapter 7 3 mins
International Reactions and Comparisons
Chapter 8 2 mins
The Role of the Young Guard of Bolshevik Leninists
Chapter 9 15 mins
Critique of Western Media and Government Narratives
Chapter 10 6 mins
The Gaza Conflict and Its Global Impact
Chapter 11 6 mins
Union Movements and Political Activism
Chapter 12 1 min
Formation of Rank and File Committees
Chapter 13 33 sec
Union vs. Workers Committees: Key Differences
Chapter 14 1 min
Critique of Union Bureaucracy
Chapter 15 1 min
Union Failures in Healthcare
Chapter 16 2 mins
International Union Comparisons
Chapter 17 2 mins
The Role of Workers Committees
Chapter 18 1 min
Capitalism and Workers' Struggles
Chapter 19 2 mins
Educating Workers on Socialism
Chapter 20 59 sec
The Breakdown of Capitalism
Chapter 21 3 mins
Building a Socialist Movement
Chapter 22 7 mins
Perspectives on China
Chapter 23 6 mins
Critique of Yanis Varoufakis and Syriza
Chapter 24 3 mins
Campaign for Freeing Bogdan
Chapter 25 34 sec
Conclusion and Call to Action
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Episode 429 - ICC Arrest Warrants
Topics:Global Politics & Controversies: Analyzin... more
May 27 2024 1h 18m
Chapter 1 37 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove
Chapter 2 32 sec
Podcast Hosts and Initial Banter
Chapter 3 1 min
Main Discussion: ICC and Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Chapter 4 3 mins
Gratitude Segment
Chapter 5 10 mins
In-Depth Analysis: Israel's Actions and International Reactions
Chapter 6 4 mins
International Law vs. Rules-Based Order
Chapter 7 15 mins
Reactions to ICC's Arrest Warrants
Chapter 8 4 mins
Hypocrisy in International Relations
Chapter 9 31 sec
Banned from Germany
Chapter 10 2 mins
Debating Democracy in the Middle East
Chapter 11 1 min
International Reactions to Netanyahu's Allegations
Chapter 12 3 mins
Murdoch Press and Anti-Semitism Accusations
Chapter 13 2 mins
Australia's Political Stance on Israel
Chapter 14 5 mins
Genocide Debate and International Law
Chapter 15 1 min
US Arms Sales and Economic Impact
Chapter 16 4 mins
Census Religion Question Controversy
Chapter 17 1 min
Gina Reinhardt and the Streisand Effect
Chapter 18 2 mins
Taiwan's Chaotic Democracy
Chapter 19 2 mins
Perceptions of Democracy Worldwide
Chapter 20 2 mins
American Political System in Disarray
Chapter 21 3 mins
Concluding Remarks and Future Topics
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Episode 428 - News and Ideas that you won’t hear anywhere else.
In episode 428 of the 'Iron Fist and the Velvet Glov... more
May 20 2024 1h 11m
Chapter 1 37 sec
Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove Podcast
Chapter 2 56 sec
Back from Break: Updates and Co-host Check-in
Chapter 3 49 sec
Tonight's Agenda: A Dive into Global and Local Issues
Chapter 4 3 mins
Gratitude Segment: From Public Transport to Healthcare
Chapter 5 3 mins
Deep Dive: Yanis Varoufakis Documentary Review
Chapter 6 4 mins
RFK Jr. Discussion: Skepticism and Political Implications
Chapter 7 15 mins
Gaza Conflict: Perspectives and Humanitarian Concerns
Chapter 8 6 mins
Whistleblower David McBride: Motivations and Legal Outcomes
Chapter 9 51 sec
Exploring the Ethics of Following Orders
Chapter 10 20 sec
Debating Whistleblower Protections and Political Decisions
Chapter 11 30 sec
Analyzing Pacific Islander Voting Behavior and Political Naivety
Chapter 12 2 mins
Rex Patrick's Crusade for Transparency and Whistleblower Rights
Chapter 13 32 sec
The Budget's Lackluster Approach to National Issues
Chapter 14 8 mins
Dissecting the GST Distribution and State Finances
Chapter 15 2 mins
The Australian Christian Lobby's Controversial Campaigns
Chapter 16 7 mins
Queensland's Progressive Move on Anti-Discrimination Laws
Chapter 17 3 mins
The Complex Relationship Between China, Russia, and the West
Chapter 18 7 mins
Unpacking the Potential for Peace in Ukraine
Chapter 19 2 mins
Preview of Next Week's Topics and Conclusion
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Episode 427 - You realize that rates of intimate partner homicide are going down ... don’t you?
Episode 427: Unpacking Homicide and Domestic Violenc... more
May 6 2024 1h 10m
Chapter 1 34 sec
Welcome to Episode 427: Introductions and Casual Banter
Chapter 2 19 sec
Agenda Preview: Gaza, Intimate Partner Homicide, and More
Chapter 3 1 min
Gaza Crisis: A Deep Dive into the Tragedy
Chapter 4 16 mins
Flu Tracking and Personal Health Anecdotes
Chapter 5 4 mins
Australian Views on Israel's Actions in Gaza
Chapter 6 10 mins
Misleading Statistics and the Importance of Accurate Data
Chapter 7 1 min
Analyzing Trends in Intimate Partner Homicide
Chapter 8 5 mins
Exploring Solutions and Misrepresentations
Chapter 9 10 mins
Impact of Reporting and Misleading Journalism
Chapter 10 10 mins
Domestic Violence Solutions and Public Policy
Chapter 11 7 mins
Debating Census Changes and Religion
Chapter 12 52 sec
Wrapping Up with Listener Interaction and Future Plans
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Episode 426 - Experts say ...
Topics:Analyzing Contemporary Issues: A Deep Dive in... more
Apr 29 2024 57m
Chapter 1 36 sec
Introduction
Chapter 2 30 sec
Meet the Hosts
Chapter 3 15 sec
Diving into Current Events: Crime Rates and Public Perception
Chapter 4 44 sec
Exploring the Complexities of Violence Against Women
Chapter 5 1 min
The Misleading Nature of Crime Statistics
Chapter 6 1 min
China's Economic Policies and Global Impact
Chapter 7 6 mins
A Closer Look at Domestic Violence and Gendered Violence
Chapter 8 2 mins
Workplace Fatalities: A Gendered Perspective
Chapter 9 3 mins
Debating the Effectiveness of Harsher Penalties for Crime
Chapter 10 7 mins
Unpacking Domestic Violence Statistics and Misconceptions
Chapter 11 4 mins
Crime Statistics and the Impact of COVID-19
Chapter 12 2 mins
Australian Government's Aid to Ukraine: A Critical View
Chapter 13 1 min
Decommissioning Costs and Second-Hand Goods
Chapter 14 1 min
Gratitude for Children's Literature
Chapter 15 38 sec
Controversial Figures in Literature
Chapter 16 59 sec
Geopolitical Discussions: Israel and Gaza
Chapter 17 1 min
The Role of Egypt in the Israel-Gaza Conflict
Chapter 18 4 mins
UNRWA and International Relations
Chapter 19 7 mins
The Debate on Manufacturing and Subsidies
Chapter 20 3 mins
The Case for a Four-Day Workweek
Chapter 21 2 mins
Exploring AI's Role in Content Creation
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Episode 425 - Germany is a Terrible Student
Topics:Global Politics, Gaza Crisis, and Freedom of ... more
Apr 22 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 1 min
Welcome to Episode 425: Introductions and Technical Troubles
Chapter 2 23 sec
Diving Into Worldly Matters: News, Politics, and a Dash of Humor
Chapter 3 1 min
The Yanis Varoufakis Controversy: Banned in Germany
Chapter 4 1 min
Gratitude and Groundskeeping: Life's Simple Pleasures
Chapter 5 4 mins
Trevor Support Group: A Unique Take on Names and Identity
Chapter 6 16 mins
Analyzing Germany's Stance on Freedom of Speech and Expression
Chapter 7 6 mins
Labor's Political Maneuvering and Defence Spending Insights
Chapter 8 14 sec
Debating Defense Recruitment and International Relations
Chapter 9 36 sec
Australia's Defense Strategy and International Critique
Chapter 10 4 mins
Exploring the Complexities of Non-Citizen Recruitment in Defense Forces
Chapter 11 1 min
China's Strategic Moves and International Law
Chapter 12 5 mins
The Spratly Islands Dispute: Historical Context and Legal Arguments
Chapter 13 1 min
Global Politics and the Impact of Sanctions
Chapter 14 5 mins
The Power of Social Media in Highlighting Global Tragedies
Chapter 15 4 mins
Analyzing the Dynamics of Zionism and Middle Eastern Politics
Chapter 16 4 mins
The Shifting Global Power Landscape
Chapter 17 3 mins
Reflecting on Historical Events and Their Modern Implications
Chapter 18 26 sec
Wrapping Up the Discussion
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Episode 424 - Housing and Gaza
Topics:00:43 Technical Troubles and Audio Adventures... more
Apr 15 2024 1h 21m
Chapter 1 43 sec
Exploring the Unique Tribe of Meerkats
Chapter 2 31 sec
Technical Troubles and Audio Adventures
Chapter 3 29 sec
Introducing the Cast: From Velvet Gloves to Tech Guys
Chapter 4 1 min
A Week in Review: From Housing Affordability to Global Politics
Chapter 5 3 mins
Board Games and Gratitude: Quiddler and More
Chapter 6 12 mins
The Luhrmann Case: A Deep Dive into Defamation and Justice
Chapter 7 16 mins
Housing Crisis in Australia: Policies, Problems, and Public Opinion
Chapter 8 3 mins
The Role of Public Housing and Foreign Investment in the Housing Market
Chapter 9 25 sec
Reflecting on Australia's Housing Crisis and Policy Impacts
Chapter 10 2 mins
The Role of Land Costs and Construction in Housing Prices
Chapter 11 34 sec
Government Policies and Their Effect on Housing Affordability
Chapter 12 2 mins
Historical Perspectives on Home Ownership and Policy Changes
Chapter 13 3 mins
The Boomer Generation's Influence on Housing and Retirement
Chapter 14 4 mins
Exploring Solutions to the Housing Crisis and Negative Gearing Debate
Chapter 15 3 mins
The Global Stage: AUKUS, Japan, and International Relations
Chapter 16 6 mins
International Comparisons and the Complexity of Housing Markets
Chapter 17 16 mins
The Middle East Conflict: Perspectives, Reactions, and Media Coverage
Chapter 18 1 min
Concluding Thoughts and the Australian Government's Stance
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