Best MacDonald Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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Emerging economies – Focus on India: Has India agreed to stop buying Russian oil? 5:18

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Has India agreed to US demands to stop buying cheap oil from Russia? Despite a slump in global art trade, Indian art is experiencing an art boom, changes for India’s call centre industry. Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester K…

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How environment sleuths proved authenticity of viral photo of badly burned elephant 12:04

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Why is it so significant that a team of environmental investigators from Bellingcat went to great lengths to prove the authenticity of a photograph showing a badly burned elephant in Namibia’s most-visited wildlife reserve, Etosha National Park? Lester Kiewit speaks to Martin Plaut, a journalist specialising in the Horn of Africa and Southern Afric…

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A World View from London: Gaza’s ongoing crises 6:33

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Four World War One soldiers finally get to rest in peace; the ongoing crises in Gaza, and mosquitoes found in the far north for the first time. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up c…

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Why Charlie Kirk’s death struck a chord with South Africans 13:08

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Pontsho Pilane, an author and communications expert, about why the death of right wing American activist Charlie Kirk struck a chord with South Africans who mirrored his Christian nationalism. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wak…

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New Ukraine Ambassador sees South Africa as key to peace with Russia 7:37

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Lester Kiewit speaks to new Ukraine Ambassador to South Africa, Dr Olexander Scherba, about his role and its challenges; as well as the why he believes South Africa could play a central role in bringing peace to the Ukraine. 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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Dealing with bullying: The process schools need to follow 7:47

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Matakanye Matakanya, the National Association of School Governing Bodies General Secretary, about the process schools need to follow when it comes to dealing with cases of bullying, like the one currently being investigated at Milnerton High School. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break…

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What are the limits when it comes to tough love and instilling discipline? 8:29

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How far can one go to rehabilitate someone with addiction and anger issues? Can it ever be justified to take someone to rehabilitation or a discipline camp by force and even in restraints? Lester Kiewit speaks to Patric Solomons, Director of Molo Songololo, a registered non-profit organisation that promotes the rights and protection of children and…

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The Groovenor

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The Groovenor - The Groovenor wraps up the Morning Wake-Up on 1320 WILS for Thursday, October 23rd with the groovy news of the day including Doggie Dispatch team to the rescue!... Groovy...

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Hondo Carpenter

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Hondo Carpenter - Hondo discusses when will we get an MSU win? Are rivalries taking over meaning? Couples are breaking up over them and can be career destroyers-- what to do about it all? Maybe ask the folks of Michigan? They'll be straight up with ya, eh?... On the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Ryan Schmelz

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Ryan Schmelz - Ryan talks a 22-hour speech?! Look who's talkin' now!! On the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Tim Daman

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Tim Daman - President and CEO of the LRCC Tim and the Chamber say GET BACK TO WORK! But when? Find out here on the Morning Wake-Up and Lansing's more compelling talk radio 1320 WILS.

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Amy Sherman

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Amy Sherman - Co-host of "Behind The Mitten" Amy shares all of the good trouble her and Gonzo will be getting in to around Da Mitt including a big celebration of 10 years!!! Congrats, BTM!!! On the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Mike, Rich, and Rachel

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Mike, Rich, and Rachel - M, R, & R argue over when to turn on the heat. How many blankets do you have?!... ;)

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Mike Wayland

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Mike Wayland - Mike reports about GM projecting a smaller impact from tariffs. Also, is Tesla losing? Rolling toasters? Tailgate TV screens? On the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Jonathan Savage

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Jonathan Savage - Jonathan gives updates on President Trump's trip to Asia and what he hopes to accomplish. Listen here for the details on 1320 WILS.

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Mike Austin

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Mike Austin - Mike shares the history of the day on 1320 WILS for October 23rd, 2025 including Gunner & The Grizzly Boys and more.

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Tonya J. Powers

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Tonya J. Powers - Tonya gives warning about SNAP benefits possibly going away in some states. Why? On the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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How excited should we be over Test Twenty? 8:13

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A new era in cricket is coming in 2026 with Test Twenty, a combination of T20 and test cricket. This means four innings of twenty overs each for a maximum of 80 overs per game, with each team getting to bat and bowl twice. Lester Kiewit discusses the new incarnation of the game with Telford Vice, South Africa correspondent for Cricbuzz. Good Mornin…

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The law of the boerewors: What it takes to earn the name 10:13

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Chef Makamo joins Lester Kiewit on the line to explain the law of the boerewors, breaking down what legally qualifies as boerewors under Act 119 of 1990, published in Government Notice R2410 of 24 August 2022. From what ingredients can be used to why not every sausage on the braai earns the name, Makamo gives listeners the full picture on South Afr…

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Rent control: Empowering tenants and tackling Cape Town’s housing crisis 11:40

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Cape Town’s housing crisis is putting immense pressure on tenants, with rising rents, short-term rentals, and semi-migration reshaping communities across the city. Lester Kiewit speaks to Adam Narain about the Rent Control movement and how it aims to empower tenants, advocate for policy change, increase housing supply, and re-engage middle-class an…

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A World View from London: Summit placed on hold 7:31

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Putin-Trump summit put on hold after Russia rejects ceasefire; methanol poisoning warning alerts; the White House extreme makeover has started. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up c…

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The battle against malnutrition and stunting: Ending South Africa’s silent catastroph 7:44

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Edzani Mphaphuli, the director of Grow Great, about their efforts to reduce stunting in South African children and address the root causes which include malnutrition and neglect. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. …

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GroundUp news: Recovering addicts march for greater support from government 8:15

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Around 200 people marched through Cape Town in the annual Recovery Walk to celebrate recovery from substance abuse; draft affidavit describes how R17-million was paid to 28 companies for services not delivered to Fort Hare University; a private school in Ottery which caters to learners with disabilities has been ordered to close down due to zoning …

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Firefighters giving back by running for St Joseph’s Intermediate Paediatric Care 5:35

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As a way of saying “thank you” to the public for their consistent support and donations, members of the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service department are going to be running a Fun Run around Rondebosch Common this Thursday (23 October). All funds raised will be in aid of the little patients who are lovingly cared for at the St Joseph’s Int…

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Captain Steve Scheibner

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Captain Steve Scheibner - Captain Steve examines the recent plane crash in Bath Township. What went wrong?

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Tim Walberg

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Tim Walberg - Congressman Walberg updates us on the federal government shutdown.

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Michelle Geller

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Michelle Geller - The new Comprehensive Breast Center is now open in Sparrow hospital's professional building.

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Jeremy Rosenthal

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Jeremy Rosenthal - WEEKLY LEGAL: An animal rights group looks to take a Michigan zoo to court for "imprisoning" its chimpanzees, saying the chimps are being denied their right to habeas corpus.

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Local fisherman breaks down new lobster quota 5:35

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Local fisherman and boat owner from Kalk Bay, Faez Poggenpoel, joins Lester Kiewit to explain the recent increase in the West Coast rock lobster quota by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment. Faez details how the 58% hike mainly benefits commercial and small-scale fishers, while recreational divers see minimal changes, and why sust…

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Volvo Green Tip: How to compost on your balcony 2:52

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This week’s Volvo Green Tip features Morne Faulhammer, owner of Super Plants Garden Centre in Tokai, answering a common question about composting in small spaces. Morne explains how apartment dwellers can still compost on a balcony, the benefits of composting for soil and plants, and practical tips for making it work even without a garden. Good Mor…

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The Africa Report with The Continent: Zimbabwe’s ruling party makes moves to extend President’s term 4:42

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Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss Zimbabwe’s ruling party moving to extend the president’s term. More US deportees arrive in Ghana as does a lawsuit and a US jury finds French bank BNP Paribas liable for complicity in Sudan atrocities. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the C…

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Could a basic income for artists work in South Africa? 9:27

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Ireland’s move to make its Basic Income for the Arts scheme permanent in 2026 has reignited debate about how governments value and sustain the creative economy. The programme, which provides artists and cultural workers with a weekly payment of €325, has shown promising results in reducing financial stress and allowing participants to dedicate more…

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A World View from London: Bangladesh fire shuts down airport 6:10

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A Damaging Fire in Bangladesh closes the airport and disrupts trade; how U.S marine’s celebration went to far and space debris in Western Australia. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake…

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What the Hack! AI, cloud power, and the AWS outage that shook the internet 6:54

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In this week’s edition of What the Hack! tech analyst and CEO of World Wide Worx, Arthur Goldstuck, shares insights from the Oracle AI World conference in Las Vegas, where artificial intelligence has become the core of modern business technology. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about Old Mutual’s full-scale migration to the cloud and how it’s paving the…

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Concerns over overcrowded classrooms in Western Cape 8:50

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The Western Cape will be retaining its basket of 35934 educator posts for 2026, but with a growing number of learners, it will mean that the learner-to-educator ratio will be placed under greater pressure. Lester Kiewit speaks to Basil Manuel, Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA), about th…

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Understanding the new rock lobster quotas 8:00

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Lester Kiewit gets an understanding of the new total allowable catch quotas for west coast rock lobsters. The process is explained by Odwa Dubula, Director for Inshore Fisheries Management at the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This program…

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Why does the law protect the identity of convicted child offenders even when they become adults? 10:03

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Marcel Londt, former head of department of social work at UWC, and program director of Catts, about how the law protects even the most violent of convicted child offenders from being identified, even when they enter adulthood. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This prog…