
A small independent Australian podcast about news, politics, sex and religion. An easy and entertaining way to keep up to date with the weekly news.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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In this episode of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove,' the hosts delve into recent political, economic, and social topics. They kick off with Australian politics, discussing the potential changes to the capital gains tax and inflation rate... more
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• Australia Day
• Hate Speech Bill
• Crikey – Michael Bradley
• Bradley Again
• AG Rowland
• Effectively, it means …
• Note by commentator
• AU Politics
• Coalition Implodes
• From Inside Story – Peter Brent
• Keane in Crikey
• Trump’s Ameri... more
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• Renee Goode
• Iran
• Venezuela Update
• More Trump America
• Bondi Continued
• Royal Commission
• Adelaide Writers Festival
• Barnaby Update
• Social Media Ban
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This episode addresses the recent capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by American forces and the implications of this bold move. The discussion covers the historical context of American interventions, the motivations behind the ab... more
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This once-innovative Aussie podcast has lost its mojo. Trevor has run out of ideas and is down to regurgitating Guardian talking points and whatever he reads on the John Menadue blog (plus the occasional limp challenge to woke ideology). The co-host / “tech guy” mostly offers dull sycophancy. If only they had the chemistry of the early days or were as important, informed and intelligent as they seem to think. This one is beyond repair, I’m afraid. Time to retire it: it’s only of interest to the ... more
Without the support for free speech this podcast would likely go into receivership!
From a political and society perspective I have found this podcast to be a terrific and sometimes challenging listen. Terrific because of the topics abs diversity of guests and challenging because of the topics which have made me rethink some of my understandings based on my ‘non-white’ male perspective of the world around me.
By far the biggest challenge has been the ongoing whispering of one of the regulars that requires a constant adjustment of the volume. I now generally ignore most of wh... more
I look forward each week to this great podcast, and I’m grateful that there is someone other than myself with ideas about politics and religion. Please accepts my thanks.
I have been listening to this podcast for over a year and really enjoy hearing all the different views from each person.
Feel more ppl from the US need to hear this one and that the US has not been the night in shining armor to save the world from injustice when the factual record proves the actual opposite!
I thank you for saying maybe Australia should no longer send their young men and women into “conflicts” the US has and continues to instigate through sanctions, actual assassi... more
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Focused on a variety of contemporary issues, this podcast offers a unique blend of political commentary woven with discussions on societal norms, ethics, and technology. Frequent topics include global political dynamics, climate change, and the influence of social media and misinformation. Listeners can expect a blend of humor and serious analysis, often examining the interplay of political power and personal beliefs in Australia and beyond. The hosts maintain a tone that is both engaging and provocative, encouraging critical thought on complex subjects, from geopolitical conflicts to morality in the context of capitalism and global power structures.
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