This episode hosts journalist and editor of The Knife, Jens Gould. Jens explains how and why his outlet aims to separate entertainment from news by applying critical thinking and logic. Roman explores the effect click harvesting has had on the quality of reporting, and Jonathan delves into issues of professionalism within journalism.
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On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan and Roman discuss the ANC and EFF’s decision to amend the Constitution in order to expropriate land without compensation. Roman laments the notion that this is merely about land and not about property rights as a whole, while Jonathan discusses the likely economic impact...
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Executive Director of UN Watch, Hillel Neuer, is the guest on this week’s episode. Mr Neuer explains why UN Watch was created and how the UN has been co-opted by dictators and human rights abusers. Roman ponders whether the UN is worth saving, and Jonathan questions the role of various offshoots within the larger parent body. Hillel reflects on the effect of Nikki Haley as US ambassador, and gives insight into the UN’s peculiar fascination with Israel.
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Entrepreneur, speaker and board game enthusiast... Rich Mulholland makes a return to The Renegade Report. Rich berates the hosts for their soft interview with a previous guest and what he views as a departure from the podcast’s central tenet. Jonathan takes heat and provides some explanation for his online behaviour...
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This week the Renegade Report features Jerusalem Post journalist Lahav Harkov. Lahav speaks about the disingenuous nature of implying there is any kind of apartheid in Israel, the situation in the West Bank and Gaza, and the motivation the State has for its strict border security...
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English Professor and ardent anti-feminist Janice Fiamengo is the guest on this episode of the Renegade Report. Janice reflects on the feminist movement of which she was once a part, and whether the core message has changed, or if it is now merely a more true reflection of what it always was...
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This episode features Venezuelan guest and resident Christian Kaleb Caruzo. Christian gives a first hand account of the history and progression of Socialism in his country, including the role played by the notorious figure of Hugo Chavez. Roman explores the deepening crisis facing Venezuelans and Jonathan probes what, if any, rights remain for citizens. Christian is frank and blunt in setting out the dire situation he and his family face, trapped in a country with an oppressive and violent ideological regime.
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This week on the Renegade Report, the Renegades answer your questions! Find out what we think about Cyril Ramaphosa winning the elective conference, the reaction to our antinatalism debate, as well as our plans for 2018.
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This episode of the podcast hosts a debate between University of Cape Town Professor of Philosophy, David Benatar, and the University of Toronto’s Professor of psychology, Jordan B Peterson. David is a proponent of antinatalism, which posits that birth is an overall negative event and as such it follows that humans should stop procreating. Jordan considers this view antithetical to human existence, and a passionate discussion ensues.
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The Renegade Report – Justin Spratt
Uber Head of Business for Subsaharan Africa, Justin Spratt joins the Renegades this week. Justin is deeply concerned about the lack of dialogue and meaningful conversations in South Africa. He has a new proposal to change that. Roman is interested in finding and supporting new and exciting public intellectuals, while Jonathan decries contemporary intellectuals and their lack of charity when dealing with ideological opponents.
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