Loss of Hope
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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