26.01.24 Pt 2 - Gareth argues that people should embrace Rod Stewart getting out of hand during a theatre show, as opposed to telling him to pipe down. Ben and Gareth get into the deterioration of men over the years, and Simphiwe found a video from 1924 predicting what civilisation would be like in 2024. Award-winning South African actress Didi Khunou pops in to talk about her life and work.
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05.09.23 Pt 1 - Rich Mulholland is in town and is this week’s mystery guest… Gareth and Rich get into ideas of how to live longer, some interesting facts about Iceland, and cultural transformation. JJ Cornish joins for Africanalysis.
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Is corruption always to the detriment of a state? Is it ever necessary for quantum leaps in societal progress? Are there any countries in the developed world who have benefited from periods of corruption to become what they are? If you have corruption in your government and it leads to growth, at what stage do you start seeing diminishing returns? Would the Western world be what it is without corruption? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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In a time of accelerated societal change and tremendous global complexity, how have the systems of government kept up with the advancement in the desire of people to live well with dignity and agency? Is centralisation still useful in the 21st century? Is the advent of technology a saviour, or a different chain on the ankle of citizens? Can a dictator ever be benevolent? Is there such a thing as a perfect society? Do we need a government at all? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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17.09.20 Pt 1 - How can we make women feel more comfortable and safe in society and in social spaces? Do you care about people's happiness if it doesn't directly affect you? Does the truth need to make you happy? Bla bla bla... South Africa is going to level one is all you need to know. Which diamonds tell you how much you are loved?
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09.09.20 Pt 1 - We don't need more radio DJs, we need more teachers... which should lead to us needing fewer lawyers. Is 'living your best life' a philosophy or rubbish? If you had to look after another person's kids, would you throttle them? If we were in a world army, South Africa would be the cannon fodder.
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Should we be testing everyone for Covid-19? Is there going to be a second wave in Johannesburg and if yes, is this a bad thing? What are the overall effects of the health sector's response to Covid-19 globally? Could South Africa reopen the economy through track and trace monitoring of citizenry? Has the hubris of liberalism condemned Hong Kong to tyranny from China, and thus made a war between China and America inevitable? Brought to you by Nando’s.
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MKT discusses whether sports stars should be role models for the society? Chilliboy Ralepelle has been banned again for PEDs, Woude gives her take on the latest ban. Peter Kirsten joins us to speak about being a part of a legacy family in sport, and he clears up whether he is related to Keith Kirsten or not. - Should sports stars be role models? (00:07) - Chiliboy Ralepelle 8 year ban (05:32) - Peter Kirsten (19:44)
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Let Me Pick… I’m a Prick
15.01.21 Pt 1 - Picky people, beware. The team mulls the idea of restaurants putting up your picture at the entrance so waitrons know who to look out for if they want to avoid trouble. If you think your life is horrible, current events at the Beitbridge border crossing are chilling, and a reminder of a need to be a little humane when we can.
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