The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

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00:00 Welcome to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove Podcast

00:42 Introducing the Team and Today's Hot Topics

04:31 Local Government Elections: A Personal Insight

07:23 Gratitude Segment: What We're Thankful For

09:10 The Big Ideas for a Better Australia Conference

10:30 Long COVID: Unpacking the Facts and Myths

17:47 Gina Reinhart's Government Handouts Controversy

24:34 Australia's GST Distribution Debate

28:26 Generational Ideological Divides: A Closer Look

3:43 Australia's Role in Global Affairs: Public Opinion

37:39 The Pharmacy Guild and Prescription Changes

38:25 Economist's Critique on the State of Economics

39:30 Unveiling the Power Dynamics in Economics

41:17 The Controversial Life of Angus Deaton

41:39 Economics: A Dark Art or a Science?

42:17 The Global Impact of Corporate Giants

42:55 Protectionism vs. Free Trade: A Global Debate

55:11 The TikTok Controversy: Data Privacy and National

Security

01:00:18 Deciphering the Myths and Facts About TikTok

01:12:34 The Global Perspective on Social Media and Data

Privacy

01:23:44 Reflecting on the

Podcast and Upcoming Topics

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00:45 Introducing the Hosts and a Missing Member

01:27 Diving into Today's Hot Topics: Footballers and Controversies

05:55 Exploring the Complexities of Racism and Power Dynamics

12:11 The Legal Landscape of Racism and Public Perception

15:28 Analyzing Specific Cases and the Definition of Racism

19:09 The Debate Continues: Institutional Power and Racism

22:50 Reflecting on Behavior, Privilege, and the Essence of Racism

26:52 Exploring the Complexities of Racism and Privilege

28:04 The Condescension in Discourse on Racism

28:58 Redefining Racism: Beyond Skin Color and Gender

29:23 The Trivialization of Racism and Its Legal Implications

31:55 The Misunderstood Nature of Racism in Society

34:50 The Debate Over Racism Definitions and Its Impact

36:57 Summation: A Call for a Fair Understanding of Racism

41:21 The Nuclear Power Debate: A Futile Pursuit?

49:24 Closing Remarks and Miscellaneous Discussions

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(00:43) Intro

(08:07) Mardi Gras

(15:38) Spies

(27:58) Morrison's Religious Motivation

(34:19) Flour Massacre - More Misleading Headlines

(43:12) Cut Sales of Military Parts

(52:09) Aaron Bushnell

(54:45) Chalmers and the RBA

(59:23) Paul Keating is not The Messiah

(01:03:03) George Galloway

(01:16:22) Farewell

(01:16:45) Galloway Continued

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(05:52) Misleading Headlines

(07:16) UK Tories Clip To Mislead

(13:01) Navalny Murdered?

(19:06) Confiscate Russian Assets

(22:16) Assange Art Ransom

(27:24) Nuclear Support Is Low

(30:05) Dr Yang Hengjun

(34:01) Indian Uniform Code

(36:43) Trump Update

(45:51) UK Youth

(55:11) Analysts Say ...

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(04:18) Steven Miles Laughs At Violence?

(19:07) Gaza Update

(20:21) UNRWA Aid

(23:36) What Propaganda? ... Exactly

(43:26) Biden Sliden

(50:13) Disconnect

(56:59) Sub Solution - Steal One

(58:26) Coed Vs Same Sex Education

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Topics:

(00:43) Intro

(05:09) Dutton Wedged

(08:22) Poor Conservative Electorates

(11:33) Median Wage

(21:34) Essential Poll

(28:55) Hecs Vs Mining Tax

(34:11) Boys School Turns CoEd

(39:23) Iran Iraq

(43:56) Chinese Spy Pidgeon

(48:11) Imran Khan

(56:31) Saul Eslake

(01:04:19) UK Version of Robo Debt

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Topics:

(00:37) Intro

(03:03) Anti-Vaxers

(09:12) Scomo Gone

(14:55) Goodbye Stage 3 Tax Cuts

(27:27) ICJ Ruling on Genocide

(34:13) UNRWA

(38:41) Yemen

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In this episode we discuss:

(03:00) Aus Open Tennis

(13:44) Housing Report

(20:31) Trump

(35:57) Greenwald on Power

(42:51) News Corp Captured

(44:34) UK Poll

(45:18) Taiwan

(50:19) China's Economy

(53:56) USA Announces Aus Foreign Policy

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In this episode, we discuss:

(00:37) Intro

(02:38) Last week's Predictions

(09:01) Scomo Book Deal

(11:55) Trump Pushed Preachers

(18:36) Elections Everywhere

(21:29) Aussie Merch

(26:48) Question for Scott

(39:39) Houthis

(50:03) Proof of Climate Change

(59:39) Subs Need Crew

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In this episode, we look at the state of the world and the likely trends and events for the next year.

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