Episode 423 - Too Many Topics - Better Audio

The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

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:

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

00:43 Introductions and Absences: The Hosts of Today's Episode

01:12 A Week Off and the Energy to Podcast

01:25 Engaging with the Audience: Chat Room Interactions

01:41 Tonight's Packed Agenda: From Crime Rates to Real Estate

03:34 Personal Anecdotes: Crime Rates and Misconceptions

08:09 Exploring the World of Yannis Varoufakis

11:30 Max Chandler Mather and the Housing Crisis Debate

15:12 The Greens' Influence and Future Prospects

16:49 Australia's Left Populism and Housing Policy Critique

20:53 The Murdoch Press and Public Opinion

22:43 Developers, Land Banks, and Housing Supply

33:49 Religious Organizations and Taxation: A Green Perspective

38:37 The Australian Law Reform Commission Report on Religious Discrimination

45:38 Donald Trump, North Korea, and Easter Messages

50:27 A Satirical Take on Comparing to Jesus

52:19 The Art of Impersonation and Levity

52:43 Political Commentary: Trump's Potential Victory

57:09 A Deep Dive into Climate Change Denial

01:03:45 The Controversial New Immigration Laws

01:09:09 Global Shifts: The Changing World Order

01:19:19 The TikTok Ban Debate in Australia

01:27:08 Global South Pushes Back

01:33:11 Wrapping Up and Looking Ahead

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