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Meet Alice – a burnt-out barista who turns to the Dark Web to pay off her student debt. But when cybercrime pulls her deeper than she could have ever imagined, only one question remains: can Alice get out before it’s too late? The Hacker Chronicles Season 2: Digital Nomad. Presented by Tenable. Starring Michael C. Hall as John Doe. And Chloe Taylor as Alice.
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Fiction Hack

Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead

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Welcome to "Fiction Hack," where hosts Colin Munro and Ross Lawhead geek out about all things storytelling! We dive into movies like "Die Hard" and "Ready Player One," TV shows like "Star Trek" and "Doctor Who," and legendary writers like Charles Dickens and Stan Lee. From iconic moments like Jumping the Shark to creative concepts like Chekhov's Gun, we break down what makes your favorite stories tick. Tune in for fun, lively discussions that make you laugh and learn. If you love stories, yo ...
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Mission To Zyxx

Mission To Zyxx

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An improvised science fiction sitcom following a team of ambassadors as they attempt to establish diplomatic relations with planets in the remote and chaotic Zyxx Quadrant… better known as the "ass end of space."
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Are you ready to transform your life? Explore the art of living well with Health Hacks, an OpenMind Original powered by PAVE Studios. Mark Hyman, M.D., wellness expert, brings you science-backed facts, breaks down myths and misinformation, and provides you with the tools you need to live a longer, healthier life. Join us every Tuesday for his unique perspectives, including information on the latest health trends and their impact on our well-being.
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Hacker Anthology

Hacker Anthology

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Hacker Anthology is what happens when you inject fiction into the command line of reality. Faction stories — part fact, part fiction — spun from real-world headlines, startup chaos, cyber leaks, and tech drama. Imagine HackerNews got drunk with Black Mirror, and they started roleplaying historical fiction. That’s us. We take raw internet lore — a GitHub repo flame war, a VC meltdown, an obscure RFC gone rogue — and remix it into cinematic short stories told from the POV of AI misfits, termin ...
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How to Fix the Internet

Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF)

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The internet is broken—but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re concerned about how surveillance, online advertising, and automated content moderation are hurting us online and offline, the Electronic Frontier Foundation’s How to Fix the Internet podcast offers a better way forward. EFF has been defending your rights online for over thirty years and is behind many of the biggest digital rights protections since the invention of the internet. Through curious conversations with some of the leading ...
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Console Crusade

Console Crusade

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Video game news, reviews, retro gaming, and too many opinions! The Console Crusade Podcast is hosted by EJ Olson, Nick Durheim, and Chris Gilly-Forrer, released Wednesdays.
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Make People Better Podcast

Cody Sheehy, Samira Kiani, and various guests.

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Science fiction is becoming science fact. In 2018, the team behind this podcast uncovered that a Chinese scientist, Jiankui He (nicknamed “JK”), was creating the world’s first genetically enhanced babies. The experiment opened the door to what may become a commercial market for "designer babies" and for governments to enhance entire populations. In the controversy that followed, the Chinese government disappeared JK and later sentenced him to three years in prison. Dr. He is now out of priso ...
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Heal your life following parental alienation. Supporting and inspiring target alienated parents in their journey to rebuild after experiencing the gut wrenching effects of unjustified cutoff from their child (aka parental alienation), coercive control, DV by proxy, post-separation legal abuse, forced estrangement, and/or domestic abuse. #parentalalienationrecovery #forcedestrangement #coercivecontrol #childpsychologicalabuse #estrangement #postseparationlegalabuse
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The Hormone Solution with Karen Martel

Karen Martel Hormone Specialist

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The Hormone Solutions Podcast with Karen Martel is your ultimate guide to understanding the complexities of hormone health, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and optimizing your health in midlife. Hosted by Karen Martel, known as the “Hormone Whisperer,” this podcast taps into her deep understanding of hormones—something that sets her apart from most practitioners. As a Certified Hormone Specialist, Transformational Nutrition Coach, speaker, podcaster, and passionate advocate for women’s he ...
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Limitless Mindset

Jonathan Roseland

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The podcast about becoming Limitless in real life. While technically a "self-help" podcast, it packs a punch with biohacking strategies for boosting your neurotransmitters, ninja lifehacks, edifying philosophical deep-dives, and sociopathic tactics to dominate (ethically!) Start with this podcast episode: Introducing Myself, My Story and My Values 🎙️ The MOST POPULAR Limitless Mindset Podcast Remasteredhttps:// ...
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Limitless Mindset videos about biohacking, lifehacking, and Nootropics. To watch these episodes as videos, download them in the Castbox app on your device and play them from the Downloads section. It's recommended that you start with this podcast episode: Introducing Myself, My Story and My Values 🎙️ The MOS ...
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The Friendship Tour | How to Make Friends, Female Friendship, Adult Friendship, Friendship Tips and Advice, Christian Friendship

Cecelia Curtis - Friendship Coach, Relationship Mentor, Community Organizer, and Boy Mom

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Are you craving deeper, more meaningful friendships with other women? Do you believe that friendship—like anything truly worth having—requires intention, effort, and even a bit of personal growth? Welcome to The Friendship Tour—a podcast for women who want to build strong, lasting relationships and create supportive, joy-filled communities. I’m Cecelia Curtis—a friendship mentor, military spouse, and boy mom who’s built and maintained friendships around the globe. Each week, my guests and I ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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“...if I should talk to a stenographer two hours a day for a hundred years, I should still never be able to set down a tenth part of the things which have interested me in my lifetime.” The words of Mark Twain in his introduction to Chapters from my Autobiography provide a tantalizing glimpse of what is in store for the reader! Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens was still working on his reminiscences when he died in 1910. This book is really only a portion of the comple ...
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Dynasty Diamonds

Dynasty Diamonds

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Just a group of guys who love to talk about fantasy baseball — mainly prospects and deep dynasty leagues. We're focused on identifying and analyzing the players who can have a long-term impact on your dynasty team and break down news and trades and how they impact the world of fantasy baseball. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dynasty-diamonds/support
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Are you fascinated by the intersection of biblical archaeology and modern science? Step into a world where history and cutting-edge research converge in our podcast, focusing on the Shroud of Turin, one of the most important Christian relics. I'm Guy R. Powell, author of "The Only Witness, a Christian Historical Fiction on the Shroud of Turin" and I invite you to join me and top experts from around the world including researchers, scientists, historians, and believers, (sindonologists – thos ...
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Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchres ...
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What if science could support faith? In this gripping episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, host Guy R. Powell interviews Bob Rucker, a veteran nuclear engineer who has spent over a decade applying advanced scientific methods to the most studied relic in Christianity: the Shroud of Turin. Rucker presents a comprehensive radiation-based t…
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1094. Have you ever wondered about the linguistic techniques behind popular children's podcasts? This week, we talk with Doug Fraser, also known as Dougie Pickles from the "Cozy Critters" podcast, who explains his strategic use of language to soothe and captivate kids. We also hear his insights on what makes successful children's content, including…
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John Maytham speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about: an Indian astronaut in space; a B2 Stealth bomber and an Indian spy; and US Tariffs and Indian agriculture. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your …
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Nedbank Business Ignite is back on Cape Talk, recognising small businesses that have dared to scale. One of this year’s standout finalists is Jaco de Goede, founder of Autism Resources South Africa — an online hub created by parents of autistic children, for parents of autistic children. The platform offers specialised toys, therapy aids, and anxie…
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With John Maytham standing in for Lester Kiewit, Rebecca Davis joins him for a special early edition of their weekly segment Plan B, where they unpack the stories stirring conversation in the news and online. This morning, they claim New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani as one of Cape Town’s own – tenuous links be damned – and explore the e…
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How can South Africa’s correctional system be overhauled? After visiting correctional facilities around the country, Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services, Judge Edwin Cameron, has written a book "Behind Prison Walls: Unlocking a Safer South Africa" along with Rebecca Gore and Sohela Surajpal (all three have worked at the Judicial Inspect…
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The NATO alliance agrees a 5 percent spend on defence; Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’ 20-million-dollar wedding; and let’s go Glasto! Glastonbury 2025 kicks off. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape…
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Youth & Earth has really made anti-aging tantalizing for my sweet tooth with its mango-flavored high-absorption liposomal Glutathione. Lately, I've been boozing just a bit on the regular, usually a glass of red wine while I enjoy dinner with my wife. After going off the silly sauce for three months, I'm indulging a bit as an ethical hedonist. A vic…
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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal has handed down a game-changing decision that is set to reshape the landscape of intellectual property and consumer rights in the country. The court ruled that authentic designer goods cannot be classified as counterfeit, even when imported without the consent of local trademark holders. But what im…
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Youth & Earth has really made anti-aging tantalizing for my sweet tooth with its mango-flavored high-absorption liposomal Glutathione. Lately, I've been boozing just a bit on the regular, usually a glass of red wine while I enjoy dinner with my wife. After going off the silly sauce for three months, I'm indulging a bit as an ethical hedonist. A vic…
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The Portfolio Committee on Police have received a SAPS report painting a grim picture of law enforcement: detective numbers are dangerously low, and the forensic backlog is worryingly high. Committee chair Ian Cameron discusses the implications with John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.…
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How and when is it decided that a property is to be auctioned off in order to recoup money owed to creditors? Is it the preferred mechanism to achieve a price that is close to fair market value? How is the reserve price determined? John Maytham speaks to Ciresh Singh, associate professor of mercantile law at UNISA. Good Morning Cape Town with Leste…
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Where does one take injured animals and birds so that they can be treated and rehabilitated before being returned to the wild? Michelle Watson is a certified wildlife rehabilitator (CWR) co-founder of the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue and Training Center. She runs internationally-recognised training courses teaching new rehabbers the principl…
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Have you ever had a friend say something so kind that it stuck with you for years? Words have power—and in this episode of The Friendship Tour, I’m talking about how we can all become the kind of friend who uses words to build others up in faith, in love, and in friendship. This episode is inspired by the theme from my kids’ school—“Speak Life.” Wh…
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Turning Negativity into Empowerment: Strategies for Alienated ParentsIn episode 143 of the Beyond The High Road Podcast, Shelby Milford shares a heartfelt and insightful discussion about dealing with negativity, particularly meant for alienated parents. Shelby begins by sharing a personal story about finding a duckling and the challenges of unexpec…
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In this lost Season 4 episode, the crew heads to a postal planet to retrieve a missed delivery. AJ is stunning. C-53 will definitely keep that frame forever. Pleck resists a scenario. Recorded live at Caveat in New York City on June 7, 2025. Starring: Jeremy Bent as C-53 Alden Ford as Pleck Decksetter Allie Kokesh as Captain Dar Seth Lind as Nermut…
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· What if a single piece of cloth could ignite boldness in your faith? In this episode of The Backstory on the Shroud of Turin, host Guy R. Powell interviews Jim Bertrand, an acclaimed speaker who has delivered over 350 presentations on the Shroud across 30 states. But Jim’s method is unique: he prays for each attendee for nine days before every ta…
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Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. Bio-Pak is a South African-based manufacturer of home compostable food packaging, including coffee cups, lids, and cartons. Their core offering is sustainable, plastic-free packaging that breaks down naturally in a hom…
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Is the elusive four-minute mile for women within reach? The current world record for the distance is held by Faith Kipyegon and sits at 4’07,64”, after being set on 21 July 2023 at a Diamond League meeting in Monaco. But to break the four-minute barrier, Kipyegon will need to improve on her best time by 2 seconds a lap when she attempts the feat on…
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Legal expert Emma Sadleir Berkowitz joined John Maytham to give a legal perspective on the battle between former Cabinet minister Malusi Gigaba and streaming platform Showmax, over an episode of the Untied docuseries featuring explosive claims from his ex-wife, Nomachule Mngoma. Gigaba is seeking to block the broadcast, citing reputational damage a…
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The latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran; Safety regulators target Tesla’s erratic robot taxis; and the Queen Elizabeth memorial with a bridge inspired by her wedding tiara. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme …
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Graham van Niekerk, National Operations Manager at Park Village Auctions, speaks to John Maytham about the upcoming sale of the Gupta Saxonwold properties. Graham shares insights into why this auction is generating so much public interest, the type of buyers they’re seeing, and how this sale fits into Park Village’s broader experience with high-pro…
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Dr Ori Goldberg is an independent analyst, who holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies with a specialisation in Iranian affairs. He is a former university professor and national security consultant. He speaks to John Maytham about why Israel’s mission into Iran a failure has been, and how U.S President Donald Trump was used to further Benjamin Netany…
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National Treasury could withhold funds to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) if it finds that conditions attached to its budget allocation are not being met, and among those conditions is the verification of grant recipients; the Western Cape High Court is hearing the application by the City of Cape Town to evict dozens of people livi…
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After eight lives were lost in violent clashes over lucrative routes, the Cape Almagamated Taxi Association(Cata) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association(Codeta) have reached an agreement on key routes, including the Mfuleni–Somerset Route. John Maytham speaks to chair of the SA National Taxi Council’s Western Cape branch, Man…
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Are you aware of the incredible power of magnesium? Believe it or not, this mighty mineral can transform women's health, boost brain function, and balance hormones. Could magnesium be the missing link in your wellness routine? Have you ever wondered why magnesium is so crucial during menopause or how it supports over 300 bodily functions? Wade T. L…
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1093. Why do we say “prob’ly” instead of “probably”? This week, we look at elision in everyday speech. Then, we look at a wild study showing that the way people talk is being influenced by AI. The elision segment was by Susan K. Herman, a retired multidisciplined language analyst, editor, and instructor for the federal government. 🔗 Share your fami…
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To watch this as a video, Download it and play it from the Downloads section in the Castbox app on your device. Also known as CDP Choline, has been the subject of numerous clinical trials and is a promising Nootropic. It's less bioavailable as a choline source but has more downstream Nootropic effects. Impressively, it has over 90 human clinical tr…
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Guest: Crystal Orderson The RMB Africa Focus series is back on CapeTalk to give insights into Africa’s economic resilience and why the continent remains central to global investment conversations. John Maytham speaks to Crystal Orderson about Africa’s competitive edge in global markets. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the …
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Guest: Andrew Frost | Managing Director of Kapablock Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite : Kapablock Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. Kapablock is a manufacturing business which produces four different and distinct products - each with their own brand. …
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Also known as CDP Choline, has been the subject of numerous clinical trials and is a promising Nootropic. It's less bioavailable as a choline source but has more downstream Nootropic effects. Impressively, it has over 90 human clinical trials - a substantial body of gold-standard science for us to draw on in this meta-analysis. 6:33 A Stimulating C…
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Guest: Matt Ridley | Science writer, journalist and businessman Why do some birds put on an elaborate dance in order to attract a mate? Does it ensure the survival of the species? Matt Ridley is a science writer, journalist and businessman, and his latest book “Birds, Sex and Beauty” continues the search for answers which the likes of Charles Darwi…
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Russia has announced it will stand with Iran in the face of US attack; the new Vera C telescope in Chile promising a more sharply-focused look into space; a very old and valuable violin stolen in a pub. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham Russia has announced it will stand with Iran in the face of US attack; the new Vera …
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Guest: Professor Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar Iran launched a missile attack on Monday (23 June 2025) targeting a US missile base in Qatar, in what it said was retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites over the weekend. To get a sense of the implications this will have on the current sit…
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Guest: Tracey-Lee Solomon | Economist at Bureau for Economic Research The world is watching the oil price, as Iran hits back at the U.S for bombing their nuclear sites. Tracey-Lee Solomons is an economist at the Bureau for Economic Research and joins John Maytham to discuss the impact this may have on fuel prices on South Africa. Good Morning Cape …
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Guest: Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za On this week’s episode of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to John Maytham after attending Amazon Web Services’ re:Inforce Cybersecurity Conference, where the biggest story is the growing arms race in the cloud - providers must keep systems open and accessibl…
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Guest: Naziem Hardy | Heads up the Libraries acquisitions unit for the City of Cape Town Coinciding with the winter school break, the City of Cape Town’s Libraries and Information Service will be having a fine-free week for patrons up to the age of 17 during the week of 30 June to 5 July 2025. During this week patrons may return the items to any li…
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Have you ever gotten that call or text—the one that says, “My mom died” or “He left me”—and suddenly you’re frozen, unsure what to say or do? You care deeply, but you don’t want to say the wrong thing or make it worse. In today’s episode of The Friendship Tour, we’re talking about a powerful, often overlooked way to show up for our friends: The Min…
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Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. The Sauce Queen's business model is characterized by innovative approaches, leveraging exceptional flavour and value adding to create new value propositions and serve customer needs more efficiently. They created a new…
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Dr Nalize Scheepers from the Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development at the University of the Free State speaks to Pippa Hudson, standing in for Lester Kiewit, about the institution’s new veterinary science programme — only the second of its kind in South Africa. She explains how the initiative aims to address the country’s critical …
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President Donald Trump celebrates dropping bombs on Iran, female tennis players show not all athletes are good sports, and a little black bear is finally freed from a plastic bin lid after two years. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Pippa Hudson. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.…
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Pippa Hudson speaks to Craig Pedersen, director of the Computer Guy Forensics, about the largest data and password leak in history with 16billion passwords and credentials exposed. It has prompted Google to advise users to change passwords immediately. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This progr…
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Pippa Hudson speaks to Naeem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), about the U.S’ bombing of Iran’s suspected nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump calling it a huge success. Iran has hit back to say they had evacuated at least one of the sites, and that the U.S had effectively now entered the…
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Ashleigh Laurent, Legal Counsel at TPN from MRI Software, speaks to Pippa Hudson about the growing challenge of unpaid school fees in South Africa. They discuss the legal duties of schools and parents, the importance of clear communication around debt and exemptions, and practical steps to manage this complex issue. Ashleigh shares valuable insight…
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WESSA CEO Cindy-Lee Cloete speaks to Pippa Hudson about Cape Town student Alexandra de Roo’s first-place win in the global Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition. Cloete, who launched the programme in South Africa back in 2018, reflects on what this milestone means for environmental education and the rise of African you…
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"Dictator 3: Empire of Waves was a game that played you. The Link permissions the game requested were invasive, to say the least, and included stimulating lucid dreams while you slept." Xavier succumbs to the siren song of digital escapism as he begins his career in the immersive VR game as an officer in the Grand Navy of Atlantis. Order Novel [Aud…
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Get ready for another insightful Q&A episode featuring your questions! Curious about hormone health and its impact on your well-being? Ever wondered why testosterone cream might cause pesky side effects like acne or hair growth? We discuss potential solutions and alternatives to consider. Struggling with weight gain or stubborn weight loss during m…
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