13.12.23 Pt 2 - Kanthan Pillay is a regular contributor to the Burning Platform, but how well do you really know him? A Princeton graduate, scientist, journalist, CEO and former political campaigner… Gareth does a deep dive into his life in this interview.
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The role of the news media in reporting events and reflecting social opinion serves to inform consumers. The question is how to balance reporting - providing facts without undue sensation. To discuss the media within the context of suicide reporting, we’re joined by Dr Frans Korb and Prof. Lizette Rabe. In proud association with Adcock Ingram OTC Sponsors of Brave.
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They say moving from one place to another - the packing of boxes, clearing of storerooms, throwing out of things you forgot you even had - is one of the most stressful things you get to do in the course of your life. I don’t agree...
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Joel Pollak is the Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News, and the host of his own talk show. In this discussion - just more than a week before the US midterm elections - Gareth and Joel get into the politics of America in 2022… the issues that voters care about, the biggest surprise races, the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans, and the role of the media.
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02.11.22 Pt 2 - Gareth chats to Joel Pollak, Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News, and the host of his own talk show. With a week to go before the US midterm elections, Gareth and Joel have a candid conversation about the politics of America in 2022. They delve into the issues that voters care about, the biggest surprise races, the balance of power between Democrats and Republicans, and the role of the media.
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Is social media building up communities or breaking them down? The editor of the Financial Mail, Rob Rose, joins us to unpack the role of the media in reconciliation and fostering social cohesion. They take a look at platforms like Twitter, fake news, and how social media has made everyone a journalist.
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The elections are only days away, and that means you only have a few days left where the politicians will listen to you. I’m not going to bullshit you, I have been nothing but negative about politicians, and I resent them. I approach someone looking for my vote like I do an unctuous merchant trying to sell me fish that I can smell is past its sell-by date. With very few exceptions, these people are thieves, liars and parasites...
Read moreHow has the pandemic affected the way we create, distribute and consume media? Gareth is joined by DJ Sbu, Dineo Ranaka, Oneal Madumo with special guest Lucas Radebe.
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11.03.21 Pt 2 - Gareth, Phumi and Sara Gon (Head of Strategic Engagement at the IRR) have an in-depth conversation about their opposing views when it comes to the DA. They share their thoughts about the 7% shrinkage of the South African economy, stage 2 load-shedding, and what they consider as mainstream media.
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Grabbing Politicians By the Throat
Head of Strategic Engagement at the IRR, Sara Gon joins the team to share her opposing views with Phumi and Gareth regarding the DA. They define what they consider as mainstream media, have a candid conversation about the shrinkage of the economy, and Eskom implementing stage 2 load-shedding. Brought to you by Nando’s.
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