Episode 442 - Gutless Labor The Iron Fist And The Velvet Glove podcast

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In episode 442, Trevor and Joe (without Scott) delve into various hot topics including political disillusionment, the Northern Territory election, and Labor's stance on counting gay people in the Census. They discuss Twitter's ban in Brazil, the arrest of Telegram's founder in France, and broader issues of free speech and censorship. The episode also scrutinizes profit margins amidst allegations of price gouging in Australia and the role of propaganda in shaping public opinion. Additionally, there’s a notable segment on Donald Trump's antics and RFK Jr.'s controversial vaccine stance.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:41 Discussion on News and Politics

01:58 Disillusionment with Political Processes

05:11 Census Question Controversy

05:59 Labor Government Critique

09:43 CFMEU and Industrial Relations

16:41 Northern Territory Election and Law and Order

18:09 GST and Federal Election Speculations

25:39 Greens' Policies and Critique of Super Profits

33:56 Price Gouging and Inflation Analysis

37:06 Debunking Price Gouging Myths

37:40 Personal Insights on Price Increases

38:21 Chat Room Discussions

39:57 Essential Poll Analysis

41:05 Life Expectancy and Healthcare Systems

42:36 Peter Dutton's Refugee Stance

48:55 Trump's Arlington Controversy

57:00 RFK Jr. and Vaccine Skepticism

59:27 Telegram Founder Arrested

01:03:55 Twitter Ban in Brazil

01:07:38 Canada's Cancelled Submarine Order

01:09:01 Conclusion and Farewell

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