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Episode 448 - Class Struggle & Identity Politics
An interview with Marc James Léger00:00 Introduction...
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Oct 22 2024 2h 24m
Chapter 1 13 sec
Introduction and Special Guest AnnouncementChapter 2 5 mins
Mark James Leger on Identity PoliticsChapter 3 4 mins
Personal Experiences and Public SecretsChapter 4 4 mins
The Impact of Identity Politics on AcademiaChapter 5 8 mins
Historical Context and MarxismChapter 6 6 mins
The Shift from Class to Identity PoliticsChapter 7 11 mins
The Professional Managerial Class and Cultural ShiftsChapter 8 12 mins
Post-War Cultural Changes and ConsumerismChapter 9 44 sec
Emergence of New Social MoresChapter 10 38 sec
The Cultural Impact of BarbieChapter 11 39 sec
Current State of SocietyChapter 12 46 sec
Challenges in PublishingChapter 13 9 sec
Slide1Chapter 14 1 min
Critique of Bernie Sanders' CampaignChapter 15 3 sec
Slide3Chapter 16 1 min
Obama's Official Portraits ControversyChapter 17 1 min
Slide4Chapter 18 1 min
Slide5Chapter 19 16 mins
The Rise of Fascism and Identity PoliticsChapter 20 1 min
Slide12Chapter 21 11 mins
Art and Identity in AcademiaChapter 22 4 mins
Slide6Chapter 23 2 mins
Historical Perspectives on ArtChapter 24 1 min
Renaissance Humanism and Artistic EvolutionChapter 25 1 min
The Shift from Feudal to Bourgeois ArtChapter 26 1 min
Romanticism and the Bohemian Avant-GardeChapter 27 2 mins
The Rise of Autonomous Art and Van GoghChapter 28 3 mins
Post-War Cultural Shifts and the Petty BourgeoisieChapter 29 6 mins
The Professional Managerial Class and Identity PoliticsChapter 30 15 mins
The Left's Struggle with Class and IdentityChapter 31 5 mins
Cultural Production and Critique in Modern TimesChapter 32 56 sec
Slide30Chapter 33 2 mins
Slide31Chapter 34 3 mins
Slide33Chapter 35 1 min
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode 447 - Queensland Election Issues and Religious Misinformation
In this episode of the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove po...
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Oct 14 2024 1h 7m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction to the Iron Fist and Velvet Glove PodcastChapter 2 4 mins
Political Discussions and Current EventsChapter 3 24 mins
Queensland State Election InsightsChapter 4 4 mins
Voluntary Assisted Dying and Social IssuesChapter 5 1 min
Voluntary Assisted Dying and DementiaChapter 6 4 mins
Personal Stories of DementiaChapter 7 3 mins
Catholics and Misinformation BillChapter 8 1 min
AUKUS Agreement PetitionChapter 9 3 mins
Patron AcknowledgementsChapter 10 3 mins
UK Conservative Party Leadership RaceChapter 11 4 mins
Trump and the Migrant CrisisChapter 12 4 mins
Weather Manipulation Conspiracy TheoriesChapter 13 6 mins
Australian Christian Lobby's Campaign Against Respect at Work Bill
Episode 446 - How Notebook LM struggled with my essay on World Politics
Using Notebook LM to convert an essay into a podcast...
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Oct 7 2024 20m
Chapter 1 30 sec
Introduction: Setting the Stage for a Global ReviewChapter 2 2 mins
A Unique Episode: Exploring AI-Generated ContentChapter 3 5 mins
Foreign Affairs Summary: A Critical PerspectiveChapter 4 44 sec
The AI Podcast: Unveiling Hidden BiasesChapter 5 2 mins
Deep Dive: U.S. Foreign Policy and Global DynamicsChapter 6 1 min
China's Rise: A New Global PowerChapter 7 3 mins
Speculations on the Future: U.S. Dollar and Global ShiftsChapter 8 4 mins
A Hopeful Outlook: Global Cooperation and ChangeChapter 9 22 sec
Conclusion: Reflecting on AI and Global Politics
Episode 445 - Should the Government set interest rates?
In this episode of the 'Iron Fist and the Velvet Glo...
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Sep 30 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction and Podcast OverviewChapter 2 2 mins
Discussion on Greens' Voting BehaviorChapter 3 2 mins
Debate on Interest Rates and Reserve BankChapter 4 17 mins
Critique of Government and Economic PoliciesChapter 5 10 mins
Personal Voting Preferences and Political OpinionsChapter 6 30 sec
Political Landscape in QueenslandChapter 7 19 sec
Economic Inequality and TaxationChapter 8 1 min
Revolution and Historical ContextChapter 9 2 mins
Russian Politics and Public OpinionChapter 10 10 mins
NATO and Global Security ConcernsChapter 11 11 mins
Middle Eastern Conflicts and Media BiasChapter 12 2 mins
Social Media and Youth RestrictionsChapter 13 1 min
Podcast Conclusion and Announcements
Episode 444 - They're eating the dogs
In this episode of the Iron Fist Velvet Glove podcas...
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Sep 16 2024 1h
Chapter 1 39 sec
Introduction and GreetingsChapter 2 1 min
Debate Reactions: Trump vs. HarrisChapter 3 3 mins
Laura Loomer and Conspiracy TheoriesChapter 4 2 mins
Misogyny in PoliticsChapter 5 4 mins
Female Leadership and Political QuotasChapter 6 6 mins
MAGA Supporters and Cognitive DissonanceChapter 7 2 mins
Kamala Harris and Debate TacticsChapter 8 5 mins
Personal Anecdotes and Costco StoryChapter 9 1 min
Nuclear Power and Energy PricesChapter 10 28 sec
Political Rhetoric and DistrustChapter 11 3 mins
Trump's Influence and Media ParodyChapter 12 1 min
US Propaganda and Global InfluenceChapter 13 5 mins
The Decline of the US DollarChapter 14 3 mins
US Military and Nuclear ResearchChapter 15 5 mins
9/11 Conspiracies and Political ReactionsChapter 16 12 mins
Kamala Harris on Israel and Palestine
Episode 443 - From French Politics to Chinese Governance
Topics:Discussing Politics, Democracy, and Current A...
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Sep 9 2024 1h 9m
Chapter 1 30 sec
Introduction and Podcast OverviewChapter 2 3 mins
French Politics: Macron's Controversial MovesChapter 3 54 sec
Historical Context: Vichy France and WWIIChapter 4 2 mins
Economic Inequality and Retirement Age in FranceChapter 5 11 mins
Debate on the Greens and Carbon Pollution Reduction SchemeChapter 6 8 mins
National Anti-Corruption Commission and Robo Debt InquiryChapter 7 4 mins
Star Casino ControversiesChapter 8 1 min
Government Appointments and DelaysChapter 9 6 mins
Free Speech and Anti-Semitism DebateChapter 10 1 min
Debating the International Rules Based OrderChapter 11 3 mins
Critique of Kamala Harris and US PoliticsChapter 12 9 mins
US-Israel Relations and Kamala's StanceChapter 13 10 mins
Comparing US and Chinese Political SystemsChapter 14 6 mins
The Future of Taiwan and DemocracyChapter 15 41 sec
Concluding Thoughts on Democracy and Governance
Episode 442 - Gutless Labor
Loss of HopeIn episode 442, Trevor and Joe (without ...
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Sep 2 2024 1h 9m
Chapter 1 41 sec
Introduction and Episode OverviewChapter 2 1 min
Discussion on News and PoliticsChapter 3 3 mins
Disillusionment with Political ProcessesChapter 4 48 sec
Census Question ControversyChapter 5 3 mins
Labor Government CritiqueChapter 6 6 mins
CFMEU and Industrial RelationsChapter 7 1 min
Northern Territory Election and Law and OrderChapter 8 7 mins
GST and Federal Election SpeculationsChapter 9 8 mins
Greens' Policies and Critique of Super ProfitsChapter 10 3 mins
Price Gouging and Inflation AnalysisChapter 11 34 sec
Debunking Price Gouging MythsChapter 12 41 sec
Personal Insights on Price IncreasesChapter 13 1 min
Chat Room DiscussionsChapter 14 1 min
Essential Poll AnalysisChapter 15 1 min
Life Expectancy and Healthcare SystemsChapter 16 6 mins
Peter Dutton's Refugee StanceChapter 17 8 mins
Trump's Arlington ControversyChapter 18 2 mins
RFK Jr. and Vaccine SkepticismChapter 19 4 mins
Telegram Founder ArrestedChapter 20 3 mins
Twitter Ban in BrazilChapter 21 1 min
Canada's Cancelled Submarine OrderChapter 22 33 sec
Conclusion and Farewell
Episode 441 – AUKUS Doubts and Keating's China Perspective
In this episode, the hosts delve into a range of cur...
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Aug 19 2024 1h 16m
Chapter 1 25 sec
Introduction and WelcomeChapter 2 1 min
Discussion on US and Australian PoliticsChapter 3 1 min
Dutton's Policies and CriticismsChapter 4 21 sec
AUKUS Agreement and Nuclear Power DebateChapter 5 3 mins
Gambling Advertising and ALP's StanceChapter 6 1 min
Teal Candidates and Political ShiftsChapter 7 18 mins
Chat Room Interaction and Movie DiscussionsChapter 8 11 mins
Force Posture Agreement and US-Australia RelationsChapter 9 32 sec
Military Targets in AustraliaChapter 10 1 min
Paul Keating's Interview on 7.30 ReportChapter 11 3 mins
China's Military SpendingChapter 12 4 mins
Australia's Defense CapabilitiesChapter 13 8 mins
The Great Emu WarChapter 14 11 mins
Bangladesh's Political SituationChapter 15 4 mins
Trump's Electric Vehicle StanceChapter 16 2 mins
Conclusion and Farewell
Episode 440 - Venezuela's Election Saga
Unmasking Media Narratives: Venezuela's Election Con...
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Aug 12 2024 1h 7m
Chapter 1 1 min
Introduction and Personal Connection to VenezuelaChapter 2 6 mins
Overview of the Venezuelan Election and Media TreatmentChapter 3 4 mins
US Involvement in Regime ChangeChapter 4 2 mins
History of US Interventions in Latin AmericaChapter 5 16 mins
Recent Attempts to Overthrow MaduroChapter 6 5 mins
The Venezuelan Electoral ProcessChapter 7 13 mins
International Observers' PerspectivesChapter 8 15 mins
Media Coverage and BiasChapter 9 1 min
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Episode 439 - Kamala Harris, Israel-Gaza Conflict, and Sports Gender Controversies
In Episode 439 of the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove...
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Aug 5 2024 1h 5m
Chapter 1 29 sec
Introduction and GreetingsChapter 2 6 mins
Kamala Harris: The Good News Story?Chapter 3 17 mins
Israel-Gaza Conflict: A Grim UpdateChapter 4 12 mins
Controversy in Women's BoxingChapter 5 50 sec
Debating Gender Dysmorphia and Cultural IssuesChapter 6 2 mins
Transgender Experiences and Societal ReactionsChapter 7 39 sec
Drag Queen Story Hour ControversyChapter 8 3 mins
Pantomime and Cross-Dressing in CultureChapter 9 13 mins
Riots and Racial Tensions in the UKChapter 10 5 mins
Political Manipulations and Election ConcernsChapter 11 3 mins
Thanking the Patrons and Concluding Remarks
Episode 438 - Olympic Wackiness and Global Politics
In Episode 438, hosts Trevor and Joe return to discu...
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Jul 29 2024 1h 1m
Chapter 1 32 sec
Introduction and Tech TroublesChapter 2 1 min
Today's Agenda: News, Politics, and MoreChapter 3 1 min
Gratitude and GrandkidsChapter 4 9 mins
Olympics Opening Ceremony: A Wacky AffairChapter 5 11 mins
Trump's Unhinged RhetoricChapter 6 6 mins
Netanyahu's Controversial Congress AddressChapter 7 1 min
Debating Civilian and Combatant CasualtiesChapter 8 1 min
Netanyahu's Controversial StatementsChapter 9 2 mins
International Reactions and CriticismsChapter 10 4 mins
Australian Government's ResponseChapter 11 7 mins
Economic Challenges in EuropeChapter 12 10 mins
Union Strikes and Labor IssuesChapter 13 2 mins
Murdoch Family DynamicsChapter 14 46 sec
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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