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In this episode of 'The Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove,' hosts Trevor and Joe delve into the shocking election results in Australia, with a focus on the defeat of Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party's decline. They discuss various theories behind the Liberal Party's loss, including strategy errors and demographic shifts. The episode also touches on misinterpretations of election results relating to the Greens, Senate outcomes, and potential new leaders in the opposition. The hosts conclude with a surprising confirmation of North Korean troops fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a topic of previous contention.

00:00 Introduction to the Iron Fist and the Velvet Glove

01:15 Election Results and Initial Reactions

03:05 Theories Behind the Election Outcome

05:34 Critique of the Liberal National Party

10:26 Greens' Performance and Preference Flows

20:32 Senate Results and Minor Parties

24:24 The Power of Preference Votes

25:50 Generational Voting Trends

27:33 Gender and Education Voting Patterns

30:23 Liberal Party's Future Strategies

36:07 Potential Opposition Leaders

40:34 Housing Crisis and Tax Reform

41:03 North Korean Troops in Ukraine

46:16 Trump's Tariff Fiasco

49:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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