Episode 421 - TikTok

The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

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 Distribution Debate

28:26 Generational Ideological Divides: A Closer Look

3:43 Australia's Role in Global Affairs: Public Opinion

37:39 The Pharmacy Guild and Prescription Changes

38:25 Economist's Critique on the State of Economics

39:30 Unveiling the Power Dynamics in Economics

41:17 The Controversial Life of Angus Deaton

41:39 Economics: A Dark Art or a Science?

42:17 The Global Impact of Corporate Giants

42:55 Protectionism vs. Free Trade: A Global Debate

55:11 The TikTok Controversy: Data Privacy and National

Security

01:00:18 Deciphering the Myths and Facts About TikTok

01:12:34 The Global Perspective on Social Media and Data

Privacy

01:23:44 Reflecting on the

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