The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

Episode 425 of the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove podcast features hosts Trevor, Scott, and Joe discussing a range of topics including the situation in Gaza, international politics, China and the Spratly Islands, U.S. protectionism, and the concept of a four-day workweek. Key highlights include discussions about Yanis Varoufakis being banned from Germany amidst the Palestine-Gaza crisis, an analys...

Topics: 00:43 Technical Troubles and Audio Adventures 01:14 Introducing the Cast: From Velvet Glove to Tech Guy 01:43 A Week in Review: From Housing Affordability to Global Politics 02:57 Board Games and Gratitude: Quiddler and More 06:01 The Luhrmann Case: A Deep Dive into Defamation and Justice 18:29 Housing Crisis in Australia: Policies, Problems, and Public Opinion 34:41 The Role of Public Hou...

There was a problem with the audio in episode 423 which has been fixed. If you downloaded the first version you probably couldn't hear Joe properly and this episode 423a is for you. If you are late to the party and downloaded episode 423 after 2:45pm on Tuesday the 9th then you have probably downloaded the better audio which is exactly the same as this episode 423a. Hope that makes sense. Topics:...

Topics: In episode 422 of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove' podcast, hosts Trevor, Scott 'The Velvet Glove', and tech guy Joe gather to discuss a range of topics including the recurring issue of the religious discrimination bill in Australia, questions about masculinity, political alliances, crime rates, international relations, and more. The episode includes a critique of the Labor government'...

Topics: 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 Di...

Topics: 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, Privil...

Topics: (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 Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizz...

Topics: (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 ... Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To financially support the Podcast you ca...

Topics: (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 Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credi...

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 Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To financially support the Podcast you can...

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 Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card ; or one-off or regular donations via Paypal or if you are into Cryptocu...

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 Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation vi...

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 Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode dona...

In this episode, we look at the state of the world and the likely trends and events for the next year. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card ; or one-off or regular donations via Paypal or if you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis . We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Fa...

In this episode we discuss: (00:00) 411 (00:42) Intro (05:16) Annastacia Palaszczuk (11:54) Federal Labor Failing (17:46) Patrons (19:50) Terry Young (25:36) Subs and AI (31:35) Generational Divide (33:01) Immigration (35:23) Kissinger (42:11) Covid Data (47:38) Identity Trap Feedback (54:57) New Zealand Rejects Race Laws (01:10:34) Conclusion Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm....

In this episode we discuss: (00:00) Introduction (06:03) Proposition209 (09:37) Yascha Mounk (10:42) Kenan Malik (12:27) Ancient World (13:33) Greeks 6th Century BCE (19:10) Monotheism (19:32) 16th Century (20:56) Alasdair MacIntyre (27:53) Identity Trap (30:14) The Lure (31:13) The Problem (34:37) The Origin of Identity Synthesis (34:49) Historically The Left Was Universalist (37:21) Post WW2 (37...

In this episode we discuss: (00:42) Intro (02:31) Rudd Trolley (04:49) Newspoll (09:40) Essential Poll (18:26) Smoking Laws (21:31) New Zealand Property Laws (23:33) Victorian Inquiry (28:50) Submarines (32:12) CPI does not include interest rates (34:28) Causes of Inflation (38:52) Small Nuclear Reactors (43:58) Gina's Christmas Wish (47:48) Cry for Argentina (50:28) Identity Trap by Yascha Mounk...

In this episode we discuss: What is the point of Labor Governments? Robodebt – 57 recommendations Move to double Qld first-homeowner grant to $30,000 Boomers are spending Have Babies Indefinite detention David McBride Optus CEO Quits Tuvalu Gender Pay Gap Uk Rwanda Argentina Gaza Jordan Peterson Elon Musk on Gaza China Update Xi In San Francisco America can’t stop China’s rise Ukraine To financial...

In this episode we discuss: Good News Recreation Day RBA Rate Rise The IMF has ideas Gaza Trump New Patron Submarines Professor Marcia Langton has called for 'uniform alcohol restrictions' across the NT UN Resolutions Greens threaten Brisbane landlords To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card ; or one-off or regular don...

In this episode we look at objections to religious privilege and how that compares to other cultural groups and whether ancestral rights are a valid distinction. Plus other bits and pieces. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card ; or one-off or regular donations via Paypal or if you are into Cryptocurrency you can sen...

In this episode we discuss: 5 Days of Grief leave Comparisons to the Republic vote Frank Brennan Remember Liam Alasdair Macintyre Cam Bagged Me Quick counterpoints Pitiful Guy Rundle on The Voice Treaty Boarding School Options Essential Poll on Gaza To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card ; or one-off or regular donati...

In this episode, we discuss the result of the referendum and the latest in Gaza To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card ; or one-off or regular donations via Paypal or if you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis . We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook or YouTube . Wat...

We discuss feedback about The Voice episode and the Israel-Palestine conflict in this episode. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via Patreon or one-off donation via credit card ; or one-off or regular donations via Paypal or if you are into Cryptocurrency you can send Satoshis . We Livestream every Monday night at 7:30 pm Brisbane time. Follow us on Facebook o...

In this episode, I talk about: (00:24) Introduction (14:59) History (27:17) The Proposal (31:18) Ideas about Racism (49:04) Ideas about Class and Identity Politics (01:12:18) Not Heard (01:14:46) Name an issue that The Voice would've improved (01:35:20) Bike Shedding Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To financially support the Podcast you can make: a per-episode donation via P...

In this episode we discuss: (00:00) 401 (00:28) Intro (02:41) Spy Balloons (08:34) Nuclear Power (11:32) Scomo is Right! (14:32) Joe Rogan is a dating red flag (19:49) Patrons (20:42) Friends of School Chaplaincy (21:43) Can Polls be trusted? (29:29) Michael Mansell (35:30) Islamic Voice Thought Experiment (48:08) Libya (56:10) Uyghurs Chapters, images & show notes powered by vizzy.fm. To fina...