Best MacDonald Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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Blues Radio International May 12, 2025 Worldwide Broadcast feat. John. Nemeth & Sean MacDonald live on the Blues Radio International SoundStage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards, Tia Carroll and Jackie Brenston ... 29:29

2d ago29:29

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John Nemeth and Sean MacDonald perform on the Blues Radio International soundstage at the 2024 Blues Music Awards on Edition 693 of Blues Radio International, with music from Tia Carroll and Jackie Brenston. Sound by Michael Wolf. Find more at BluesRadioInternational.netBy Blues Radio International with Jesse Finkelstein & Audrey Michelle

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Determination and perseverance leads to creation of Novar educational app 8:37

5h ago8:37

8:37

Lester Kiewit speaks to Shibambu Marvel who, along with childhood friend Malunghelo Mathonsi, created Novar, an educational app which has already been downloaded over 50 000 times. The young men from Limpopo built the app after learning how to code by watching YouTube instructional videos and through free online courses. Good Morning Cape Town with…

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Trump’s refugee offer an “assault on all fronts” 10:58

6h ago10:58

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Loren Landau, a research professor at University of the Witwatersrand's African Centre for Migration & Society and Professor of Migration and Development at the University of Oxford, about the 59 South Africans who have been granted refugee status in the United States. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podc…

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A World View from London: Russian troop build up 6:07

6h ago6:07

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A growing concern in Finland and NATO over a Russian troop build up; Gerard Depardieu found guilty of sexual assault; a solution to a 1900-year old Turkish mystery. 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 authenti…

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Rumours Trump could recognise Palestinian state 10:42

7h ago10:42

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Palestinian political analyst, Yousef Al-Helou, about what we can possibly expect from US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East. 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. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit…

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How the Budget can help turn around SA’s rising unemployment figures 11:59

7h ago11:59

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Duma Gqubule, an independent economist, about the increase in the country’s unemployment rate, and how the upcoming budget announcement can be used as a tool to help create more jobs and grow the economy. The expanded unemployment rate in South Africa now stands at 43,1percent. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a …

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Dunoon Protests shuts down Malinbongwe Drive 3:06

7h ago3:06

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Malibongwe Drive going past Dunoon is still closed due to protest action in the area, with rubble and debris having been placed on the road by residents who have been protesting following the taking down of dwellings and structures on occupied land. Lester Kiewit speaks to Thando Dedezane, the PR councilor and acting ward councilor for Dunoon. Good…

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GroundUp news: Women on Farms march over non-compliant commercial farmers 8:05

8h ago8:05

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GroundUp continues its focus on the effect of microplastics on the human body with evidence that they are being found in our major organs including the brain; PRASA’s new “blue” trains can accommodate passengers in wheelchairs, but the stations not so much; commercial abalone permit holders concerned that their share of quota will be allocated to s…

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Why Somerset West leads city in blocked sewer complaints 7:25

6m ago7:25

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Lester Kiewit speaks to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Water and Sanitation, Councillor Zahid Badroodien, about a massive spike in blocked sewer cases in the Somerset West area, and how to eradicate these ahead of winter. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic…

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Mike Austin

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Mike Austin - Mike opens the 1320 WILS Morning Wake-Up on Wednesday, May 14th.

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Hour 4: The Dugout: Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer and broadcaster Gary Hill 45:16

9h ago45:16

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Bump and Stacy look back on a tough stretch for Mariners pitchers with broadcaster Gary Hill, they get you ready for the rest of the series with the Yankees with Mariners Insider Shannon Drayer, they dive into the stats of baseball with Senior Manager of Baseball Communications Alex Mayer, and they hear what Jeff Passan had to say about the Mariner…

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Hour 3: Seahawks QB Sam Darnold on Macdonald’s culture and Kubiak’s offense 43:54

9h ago43:54

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Bump and Stacy hear what Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold had to say about Mike Macdonald’s culture, playing in Klint Kubiak’s new offense, and the Seahawks picking Jalen Milroe in the Draft, they hop aboard the Hype Train, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including which Seahawks draft picks have already been signed, and …

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Hour 2: Foul Territory’s Scott Braun on the Mariners skid and pitching injuries 43:10

9h ago43:10

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Bump and Stacy are joined by Scott Braun of Foul Territory to discuss the Mariners recent losing skid and how they can right the ship with so many pitching injuries, they answer your questions about some areas of improvement for the Seahawks in 2025 and an NFL coach under pressure this season in Four Down Territory, they hear Boomer Esiason take sh…

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Hour 1: How the Mariners can fix their pitching problem 42:41

9h ago42:41

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Bump and Stacy look at how the mariners can alleviate their pitching inconsistencies after their series opening loss to the Yankees, they give you their thoughts on the Seahawks lack of international games and the Paul Allen Estate selling the Portland Trailblazers in Headline Rewrites, they break down why the NFL should adopt a Draft lottery syste…

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The Africa Report with The Continent: Violence mars Tanzania's road to elections 7:45

1d ago7:45

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Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss Tanzania’s road to elections being marred by violence; Rwandan exiles alarmed by a proposed deal to deport migrants from the US to Kigali; and the Kenyan ant smugglers have been sentenced. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break…

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A World View from London: US / China accord resets tariffs 5:54

1d ago5:54

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Tariff levels reset after American / Chinese accord; Poland blames Russia for arson with arrests made in Warsaw; the Taliban bans world’s favourite game. 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…

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How will authorities deal with highway attacks near N1 Woodstock offramp? 8:02

1d ago8:02

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There appears to be a deliberate placement of rocks and other objects on FW De Klerk Boulevard near the Lower Church Street offramp, with the intention of causing vehicles to stop so that occupants can be robbed. Lester Kiewit speaks to Alderman JP Smith, City of Cape Town Mayco member for Safety and Security. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kie…

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49 Afrikaners land in the USA - but are they refugees? 12:30

1d ago12:30

12:30

This week, 49 white Afrikaans-speaking South Africans were officially welcomed to the U.S., fast-tracked under so-called "refugee status" promoted by US President, Donald Trump—despite the UN not recognizing them as needing asylum. Critics say this is based on a false narrative of persecution, privileging white migrants while thousands of legitimat…

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What the Hack! SA Car of the Year, Thule convertible backpack, Qlik Connect 8:17

1d ago8:17

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Arthur Goldstuck joins Lester Kiewit from Orlando, Florida, where he is attending the Qlik Connect annual conference. They also discuss the results of the SA Car of the Year awards, the Thule convertible backpack (Arthur’s gadget of the week), Huawei’ unveiling in Berlin of their new wearable devices, and how to avoid the infotainment trap when pur…

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News of City looking into new safety measures for Kloof Nek Road welcomed by family of injured man 6:45

1d ago6:45

6:45

Lester Kiewit speaks to Michele Macfarlane, sister of Ian Macfarlane, who was in one of the 17 vehicles hit by an out-of-control cement truck on Kloof Nek Road in October 2024 and was in a coma until he woke up in November. The City of Cape Town is looking into implementing additional safety measures along the notorious stretch of Kloof Nek Road, w…

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Ryan Schmelz

1d ago

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Ryan Schmelz - President Trump signing an executive order designed to reduce drug prescription prices by up to 80%. Will it be effective?

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Nicolle Noll-Williams

18h ago

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Nicolle Noll-Williams - Flights from Lansing to popular tropical destinations are back.

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Jonathan Savage

18h ago

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Jonathan Savage - Jonathan brings us the latest on Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia.

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Dr. John Braccio

18h ago

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Dr. John Braccio - How important is job satisfaction?

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Dr. Charles Ballard

18h ago

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Dr. Charles Ballard - Dr. Ballard reacts to a 90-day pause on tariffs between the US and China.

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Tonya J. Powers

18h ago

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Tonya J. Powers - Tonya updates us on Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial.

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Scott Greenlee

18h ago

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Scott Greenlee - What is Police Week all about?

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Hour 4: A controversial decision on Seahawks season ticket holders 43:28

1d ago43:28

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Bump and Stacy break down why the Seahawks made the controversial decision to crack down on season ticket holders that always resell their tickets, they answer your questions about some rookie running backs in the NFL and the Seahawks releasing River Cracraft in Four Down Territory, they look at how one of the Mariners greatest strength has become …

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Hour 3: Yankees Broadcaster Dave Sims on the 2025 Mariners and his return to Seattle 44:07

1d ago44:07

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Bump and Stacy are joined by Yankees Broadcaster Dave Sims to get you ready for the Mariners next series and to discuss his return to Seattle, they give you their thoughts on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future in the NBA and the NFL Season Opener in Headline Rewrites, they bring you some of the biggest stories around the NFL, including why one analyst …

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Hour 2: Prospect Insider’s Jason Churchill on the first quarter of the Mariners season 42:51

1d ago42:51

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Bump and Stacy are joined by Jason Churchill of Prospect Insider to discuss what he’s seen in the first quarter of the Mariners season and Julio’s strange start, they answer your questions about some rookie running backs in the NFL and the Seahawks releasing River Cracraft in Four Down Territory, they hear a wild clip of Survivor host Jeff Prosbt d…

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Hour 1: One of the Mariners’ greatest strengths has become a weakness 44:34

1d ago44:34

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Bump and Stacy break down how pitching has become a surprising issue for the Mariners, they give you their thoughts on the NFL Season Opener and Derek Carr’s retirement in Headline Rewrites, they look at some silver linings of the Mariners season following their tough weekend sweep against the Blue Jays, and they hear why some NFL experts think the…

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Understanding the tense standoff between India and Pakistan over Kashmir 11:10

2d ago11:10

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Lester Kiewit speaks to journalist and author David Devadas about the growing tension between India and Pakistan following a series of missile strikes by India into Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir last week. This came after the April 22 attack in Indian-administered Kashmir, which left 25 Indians and one Nepali national dead. Good Morning …

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Update on meeting between the Afrikaner Leadership Network, ANC and PAC 6:36

2d ago6:36

6:36

Lester speaks to Theuns Eloff, Chairperson of the Afrikaner Leadership Network exploring the recent high-level meeting between the Afrikaner Leadership Network, the ANC, and the PAC, aimed at fostering dialogue on pressing national issues. They touch on the purpose for the meeting, the outcomes, and future implications of this engagement, and they …

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Betway-branded WiFi at home affairs raises concerns 10:15

2d ago10:15

10:15

RISE Mzansi’s Makashule Gana, Member of Parliament and organiser for the movement, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the controversy surrounding Betway’s branded free WiFi inside the Edenvale Home Affairs office. The issue first gained attention through a social media post showing footage of posters inside the office, and Gana responded with a video co…

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A World View from London: A Russian olive branch 7:38

2d ago7:38

7:38

Could Russia’s latest offering mean actual peace talks with Ukraine? Qatar appears to be gifting a plane to Donald Trump; woman wins compensation compensated for being likened to Darth Vader. 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…

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How potential voters feel about governance in the metros 11:50

2d ago11:50

11:50

Paul Berkowitz, director at Hlaziya Solutions, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the latest insights into voter sentiment in South Africa’s metros, based on a recent Brenthurst Foundation survey. He unpacks key trends ahead of the 2026 local government elections, including the Democratic Alliance’s lead in most metros, Cape Town’s strong reputation for…

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How likely are we to see Patrice Motsepe contest for the presidency? 11:19

2d ago11:19

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Could billionaire businessman Patrice Motsepe be harbouring a desire to become the next president of the ANC and of South Africa? There are whispers making the rounds that a campaign is being quietly organised to position him in such as way as to have him elected as the ANC’s president. Lester Kiewit explores this scenario with journalist and autho…

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Money on a Monday: Why investing in apartments is a smart move 8:55

2d ago8:55

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Whether it is a foray into the world of independent living for a young adult or a way to scale down for an older person, apartments are proving to be a solid choice when it comes to property investments. Lester Kiewit speaks to Pamela Naidu of Devmco Realty about the factors which are contributing to this. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit …

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Eighty-four vultures were rescued following a mass poisoning in Kruger National Park 5:35

2d ago5:35

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News of a recent mass vulture poisoning in Kruger National Park are making the rounds; this is where 84 vultures were rescued after consuming a poisoned elephant carcass. Lester Kiewit speaks to Kerry Wolter, the CEO of Vulpro, who gives a summary of the incident, touches on its ecological impact. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podc…

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The Groovenor and Grooveness in Crime

2d ago

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The Groovenor and Grooveness in Crime - The Groovenor wraps up the Morning Wake-Up for Monday, May 12th on 1320 WILS with the Groovy news of the day with his fair Grooveness side-kick. They discuss going down the wrong pipe, eating body butter, and a Detroit police officer rescuing a baby deer... Groovy...…

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Dan Snell

2d ago

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Dan Snell - Author and motivational speaker Dan discusses President Trump's new policies including tax cuts, reducing the deficit, winning people over, and being on a timeline on 1320 WILS.

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Andy Schor

2d ago

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Andy Schor - Mayor Schor talks sooooooo much to do around Lansing!!-- warm weather ahead so get out and go, folks! The Mayor also discusses the latest City budget but more importantly-- can he dunk? Does he possibly have a stalker?! on the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Meredith Elliott-Powell

2d ago

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Meredith Elliott-Powell - Multiple book author and motivational speaker Meredith discusses the latest trends in "quiet firing"-- how do you know if you're on the chopping block? What does it entail? What can you do to avoid being handed your walking papers? on 1320 WILS.

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Mike and Rachel

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Mike and Rachel - Mike and Rachel talk the passing of local Lansing legend Terry "Sabu" Brunk, WWE & ACW wrestler and his reputation as one of the craziest performers of his era.

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