The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

In this episode, we speak to Brother Samael Demo-Gorgon about his proposal to teach satanism in schools and we also speak with Frank about his proposal to legalise cannabis. Then we delve into voluntary assisted dying laws in Queensland and the conundrum of digital platforms using publisher-like powers to curate their content. The NTOS press release includes a link to the flyer. How to make pineap...

Gladys was responsible for funding ICAC while her boyfriend was being investigated, Deb met with Qld developers and Dan needs to rethink his numbers and lift restrictions now. Mentioned in this episode: Website

Australians don't want lower taxes for the wealthy but the Thatcher loving neo-liberal Josh Frydenberg insists and the cowardly Labor opposition refuses to fight. Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode we discuss: The merits of the 2021 Archibald Prize winner; Restrictions on ABC bias; How the right and left agree on China; How McKinsey consultants recommend controlling Covid-19 as a first step to saving the economy; An indigenous netballer left out in the cold; and Amy Coney Barrett Full show notes are on the website A weekly podcast on News, Religion and Politics for Australian...

In this episode we discuss: Why Trump will delay the appointment of a new judge What the polls say about Australians reaction to the lockdowns; Why the Chief Health Officer is in charge; How education levels affect voter intention; The hidden agendas of lobby groups; and How editors push journalists around.   Full show notes can be found on the website. Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode we briefly discuss shut downs before moving on to discuss media bias at Sky News and The Spectator and the difficulty of finding trustworthy news sources. Full show notes are on the web site. https://www.ironfistvelvetglove.com.au/2020/09/episode-270-sky-news-rowan-dean-and-hydroxychloroquine/ Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode we discuss the woman handcuffed in her pyjamas, the Victorian roadmap, the trade off between health and the economy and the inability of modern Labor to defend superannuation. Following up from last week Robin Bristow and the Black mass. He is being forced by the venue to supply security guards. I wonder if the IPA will advocate for him? From the IPA website : La Trobe University i...

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In this episode we discuss Clive Palmer, QAnon and The Commons. Clive Palmer and WA What is going on? From Crikey Will WA’s extraordinary measures against Clive Palmer pay off? … Read more › The post Episode 267 – Clive Palmer, QAnon and The Commons appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Peter and Trevor discuss a range of fiction and non-fiction books that  IFVG listeners might want to read.   Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (1953) The Canon of Scripture by FF Bruce (1988) Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (160-180 CE) Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig (1974) Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (1847) Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy (1874) A Bright S...

Who are Jim, Josh, Godfrey and Yanis and what did they do or say? Presenter quits after BBC defends use of N-word in report From The Guardian A  BBC  radio presenter has quit his job after the corporation defended its decision to broadcast the N-word in a television news broadcast. … Read more › The post Episode 265 – Jim, Josh, Godfrey and Yanis appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glov...

We look at the Victorian lockdown and proposals for protecting the vulnerable in nursing homes. If you are sick of Covid talk you can fast forward to the 38:44 mark. Feedback from Episode 263 Waz annoyed and frustrated a few people. … Read more › The post Episode 264 – Victorian Lockdown and Nursing Homes appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of an elimination strategy for Covid-19 in Australia, the usefulness of masks, the special treatment of Danii Minogue, the cancellation of Martina Navratilova and a protestor in New York who wants to refund the police. … Read more › The post Episode 263 – Elimination or Suppression appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in thi...

In this episode, we discuss Kanye, Elon Musk, Hong Kong, The Himalayas and Hillsong before eventually getting around to cancel culture and JK Rowling. Let’s start with a positive story From ABC news I was unsure what we nurses would experience at Melbourne’s public housing towers, … Read more › The post Episode 262 – Cancel Culture appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned i...

Victoria Back to square 1. Soviet-style public housing. What is it with hairdressers? From The Conversation States are shutting their borders to stop coronavirus. Is that actually allowed? … Read more › The post Episode 261 – Victorian Shutdown and Branch Stacking appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Today we briefly celebrate 5 years of podcasting and then move on to discuss contemporary topics. Who are we? Paul, a bike riding music loving libertarian English Teacher, with a keen interest in Japan and China who is looking for love and as elder statesman of our group he represents the Baby Boomers. … Read more › The post Episode 260 – 5 Years of Podcasting appeared first on The Iron Fist and t...

In this episode, Trevor does a solo review of a new book called The Jakarta Method by Vincent Bevins. Intro For 70 years we have been subjected to pro US propaganda. They won the war, they helped the countries they defeated, … Read more › The post Episode 259 – The Jakarta Method appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we discuss indigenous spokespersons, grassroots censorship and Scott Morrison’s latest cock-ups. Feedback from Last Week From Graeme (Who is a patron) Disappointed that you indulged in a popular pastime of white fellas, … Read more › The post Episode 258 – Grassroots Censorship appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In this episode, we look at indigenous incarceration in Australian and the recent protests. Our Spiked Discussion OK, Trevor was wrong to say Spiked is funded by the Koch brothers and should have said Spiked has received donations from the Koch brothers. … Read more › The post Episode 257 – Black Lives Matter in Australia appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this epi...

Intro What’s Wrong with America by The Relatives live at The Bell House George Floyd. A summary America is still lynching black men. Except now they use their knees and the people doing are police in broad daylight. … Read more › The post Episode 256 – American Riots and Covid-19 Shutdowns appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

Due to history and culture, the Chinese think differently to us. In this episode, we look at the background events and influences that have shaped the Chinese. Why do a podcast on China? From John Menadue blog Recent articles in Pearls and Irritations, … Read more › The post Episode 255 – China China China appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

This Morrison government knows nothing about business, diplomacy or democracy. This is getting serious now This hopeless Morrison government fucked up the Covid 19 economic rescue (money to companies without asking if they are in trouble, … Read more › The post Episode 254 – Trade Sanctions and Forseeable Harm appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Websit...

In this episode, Shaeleen asks Trevor about his life, the podcast and the state of the world today.   … Read more › The post Episode 253 – Shaeleen interviews Trevor appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website

In a series of debates Trevor tries unsuccessfully to convince Paul that free speech should be curtailed when it is dangerous, the ABC should not allow Murdoch journalists any more air time, Greg Sheridan is a fool, Murdoch journalists have to toe the party line or be sacked, … Read more › The post Episode 252 – Free Speech Limits, Murdoch Influence and China’s Democracy appeared first on The Iron...

  In the same week, we learned that China threatened us with economic sanctions for wanting a coronavirus inquiry and the USA threatened our alliance if we refused to sign the TPP. Guess which threat got more publicity. … Read more › The post Episode 251 – Both China and the USA threatened Australia appeared first on The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove . Mentioned in this episode: Website