In Episode 451 of the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove podcast, hosts Trevor and Scott, along with Joe, dissect Donald Trump's second election victory, its implications, and the broader political landscape. They explore themes from the book 'Democracy for Realists,' discuss potential future impacts on the US justice system, and forecast Trump's policies, including his choices for the Supreme Court and his relationship with international allies. The episode also delves into local Australian politics, critiquing the proposed social media age limit law and analyzing Murdoch media's influence on government decisions. The conversation rounds off with commentary on global events like the Amsterdam Pogrom and the ongoing debate over North Korean soldiers in Ukraine.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Kickoff
01:03 Discussing Trump's Second Victory
03:33 Election Analysis and Voter Behavior
09:36 Media Critique and Political Commentary
15:16 Democracy for Realists: Book Insights
17:57 Tribalism in Politics
26:34 Economic Policies and Tariffs
32:47 Gaza Conflict and Media Coverage
37:33 Predictions and Speculations
39:41 Trump's Court Preferences
39:56 Project 2025 and Civil Service Overhaul
41:15 Trump's Trade Policies and Elon Musk
42:17 Trump's Family and Military Contracts
42:52 Trump's Foreign Policy: Israel and Ukraine
43:21 Trump and Military Contractors
54:24 Trump's Supreme Court Appointments
58:37 Social Media Age Limit Controversy
01:04:44 Albanese's Political Challenges
01:10:27 Biden and Kamala Harris Speculations
01:14:38 Final Thoughts and Predictions
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