Best Rise To Offend Podcasts (2025)

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Starmer Pushes to Reform European Human Rights Law 1:12:18

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Starmer wants tougher policing of Europe’s borders and reforms of the ECHR. Plus: “High risk of death” for Palestine Action prisoners on hunger strike, and Australia introduces a minimum age for social media use. With: Michael Walker, NoJusticeMTG & Charlie Winstanley.By Novara Media

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Starmer's Plan To Fight The Right On Migration 31:49

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Today, Sir Keir Starmer and Danish leader Mette Frederiksen published a joint article arguing for urgent modernisation of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which has an impact on how a country can tackle illegal migration. David Lammy is in Strasbourg with European counterparts, beginning negotiations to change how the continent’s mai…

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Trump and the Caribbean boat strikes: Did a war crime occur? 24:47

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The video is, according to those who have seen it, horrific to watch. Two sailors cling to the debris of a blown-up boat in the Caribbean, when they’re killed by a US military strike. This occurred after the first strike on their boat failed to kill everybody on board. It has sparked outrage, and led to accusations – by Democrat and Republican lawm…

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CapeTalk switches on summer with an all-day broadcast from Hout Bay’s Sentinel Ocean Alliance 5:27

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CapeTalk will Switch-On Summer live from Hout Bay Beach at the Sentinel Ocean Alliance on Thursday 11 December from 6am to 6pm. Frank Solomon, professional traveling surfer, founder and director of Sentinel Ocean Alliance, speaks to Lester Kiewit ahead of tomorrow’s broadcast, sharing the story of the NGO, from a small surf club teaching water safe…

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Made in RSA to propel South African products internationally 10:05

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Nick Dreyer, founder of Made in RSA, a newly launched growth tech platform which will help strong South African brands break into the lucrative EU and US markets. 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 T…

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A World View from London: Australia’s teen social media ban begins 6:22

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Lithuania’s State of Emergency over smuggler balloons sent by Belarus; brazen robbery in Brazil sees art stolen, and Australia’s social media experiment banning under 16s from having smartphones has begun. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakf…

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Why religions can, and should, be regulated 9:21

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Should religions, especially the “fringe” or “charismatic” ones, be regulated in some form or manner, considering that freedom of religion is enshrined in our South African constitution? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Tristán Kapp, Religion Studies scholar, public intellectual, and human-rights advocate specialising in comparative religion, esotericism…

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Anti crime groups: Smash and grab death is the predictable, violent peak of an epidemic 11:28

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Imraahn Mukaddam, of the Elsies River Safety Initiative, about the escalation in violent smash and grab incidents in hotspots across the city. He says the latest attack which saw an elderly woman murdered for her handbag is not an isolated incident, but the predictable, violent peak of an epidemic they have warned authoritie…

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GroundUp News: Rent control and the impact of AirBN 9:38

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Steven Kretzman, journalist at GroundUp News, to continue the discussion on a recent theme of rent control and the impact of AirBNB on the property market in Cape Town. They also discuss the municipal failings in Kimberly, once a prosperous mining town during the diamond rush. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a p…

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How you can score by learning about ‘best before’ and ‘expiry dates’ 7:05

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Demetri Economopoulos, founder of Score grocery discounter in Claremont. They discuss the difference between expiry dates and best before dates on foods. Demetri says far too many people throw out perfectly good food because they do not understand the difference between the two. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a…

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A man allegedly served 33 drinks dies aboard cruise ship 12:03

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Family sues Royal Caribbean after man allegedly served 33 drinks dies aboard cruise ship Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.…

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Nostradamus's terrifying predictions for 2026 18:35

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Great wars and a swarm of bees': Nostradamus's terrifying predictions for 2026 revealed Trump to tout economic agenda in Pennsylvania as voters sour on costs Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you li…

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Lawmakers Demand Hegseth release military video of Sept. 2 boat strike 15:50

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Lawmakers move to compel Hegseth to release military video of Sept. 2 boat strike How to keep your Amazon ordering history from family members Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Phili…

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Fresno County Cracks Down on Sex Offender Housing 20:43

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Fresno County Moves To Crack Down on Sex Offender Housing Violations Federal judge refuses to release pro-Trump clerk convicted in 2020 election scheme Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. …

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Why Bike Share Toronto could have an uncertain future. @millandmaitmom speaks with @GraphicMatt 9:15

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Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People 1:12:50

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In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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Trump Says “Decaying” Europe Led By “Weak” People 1:12:50

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In an interview with Politico, Donald Trump has dismissed Europe as a “decaying” group of nations led by “weak” and “politically correct” people. Plus: Tony Blair has been removed from the Gaza peace plan following objections from Arab and Muslim nations. With Aaron Bastani & Kieran Andrieu.By Novara Media

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The sex offenders being protected under secretive orders 17:13

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Our mastheads have discovered that a number of sex offenders have committed crimes - in our communities - after serving their time in prison. And here’s the thing. They committed these crimes while under a “supervision order”. This little known order, issued by a court, is meant to keep a “ring fence” around these known offenders, to keep tabs on t…

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Where Did The Covid Fraud Cash Go? 32:13

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Today, a report into almost £11 billion of Covid scheme fraud has found that most of it is beyond recovery. Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner, Tom Hayhoe said that a lack of accountability, bad quality data and poor contracting during the pandemic had led to £10.9 billion being lost to fraud or error. Simon Jack joins Adam to explain where the money…

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Trail and error: Why getting “high” on a hike is a bad idea 6:49

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Lester Kiewit speaks to David Nel of Wilderness Search and Rescue about why drugs and other mind-altering substances are not a great idea when heading out on a trail or mountain hike, as one young man in Cecilia Forest discovered the hard way recently. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This progr…

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The Luxury Lowdown: Cape Town’s luxury villas 4:02

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CapeTalk’s design correspondent Bianca Reznekov gives Lester Kiewit the lowdown on how to indulge and spoil yourself this festive season. This week Bianca looks at how much it costs to rent a luxury villa in Cape Town. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town w…

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The Africa Report with The Continent: US shuts door on asylum seekers from 19 African countries 6:51

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Lester Kiewit gets latest news on Africa from Christine Mungai, news editor of The Continent. They discuss the US decision to stop asylum seekers from 19 African countries; Malawi’s former president caught in a missing dogs controversy; actress Danai Gurira’s theatre efforts in Zimbabwe. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the…

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Cissie Gool House welcomes City's decision to dispose of land 7:48

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The recent announcement by the City of Cape Town’s Council to dispose of the land and buildings making up the former Woodstock Hospital, unofficially renamed Cissie Gool House, has been welcomed in principle by the occupiers and leadership. They believe that the plan, as presented, will offer the best opportunity to provide occupiers and others in …

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A World View from London: Death toll rises in Thailand-Cambodia clashe 6:52

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Thousands flee Thailand-Cambodia border as violence escalates; celebrating one year of freedom in Syria; people warned to stay away from bananas washed ashore. 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 Cap…

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City of Cape Town’s water resilience plan will see water recycling and desalination 9:10

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The City of Cape Town Council has in principle approved the City’s plans to begin procurement for the Faure New Water Scheme (FNWS) and the Paarden Eiland Desalination Plant using a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. Lester Kiewit speaks to Michael Killick, City of Cape Town Director for Bulk Services (Water and Sanitation) to find out what th…

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Can Police Service Amendment Bill save SAPS? 9:23

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Ian Cameron, chair of the Portfolio Committee on Police about the SA Police Service Amendment Bill, which includes integrity testing of new members of the Service and lifestyle audits of all members. This as the Madlanga Commission hears testimony of the rot in SAPS ranks. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podca…

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Overberg firefighting crews continue to battle fires 2:06

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Reinard Geldenhuys, Overberg District Municipality fire chief, to get an update on the fires which have been burning in the Overstrand and Overberg districts, especially between Stanford and Gansbaai. 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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What the Hack! AWS’s AI shake-up, smarter sports analytics, the best smartphones of 2025, and SA’s app of the year 7:50

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In this week’s edition of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck shares with Lester Kiewit insights from the AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas, where a major announcement signalled AWS’s new direction in the global AI race. He also reflects on his conversation with Julie Souza about AI’s growing role in predicting and preventing sports injuries, unve…

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Eight-year driving licence validity back on the table as OUTA renews pressure 7:30

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The Department of Transport is set to extend the validity of driving licences from five to eight years, a move long sought by South Africans frustrated with long queues, repeated system failures, and delays at licensing centres, while progress is also being made on a digital driving licence that could form part of the MyMzansi platform. Stefanie Fi…

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92: Should we say something about women’s shrinking bodies? 1:08:32

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NEW LIVE SHOW! Join us at Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield on 4th July 2026. Presale tickets available at 11AM on 10th December – go to crossedwires.live and use the code CW26EARLY. After watching the Wicked sequel, Moya wonders if politeness is stopping us from seriously addressing women’s shrinking bodies and changing faces. Are we allowing ex…

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California explores road usage charge to replace gas tax 18:55

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California explores road usage charge to replace gas tax amid rise in electric vehicles Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9…

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Is Trump Considering Replacing Kristi Noem? 13:11

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White House Responds To Report Trump Considering Replacing Kristi Noem Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- Philip Teresi, Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific News/Talk 580 & 105.9 KMJ DriveKMJ.com…

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Marjorie Taylor Greene knocks Trump & Newsom's weird leg-cross 13:18

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'I am America First': Marjorie Taylor Greene knocks Trump for not focusing on domestic issues Newsom team torched for image posted in response to mocking of gov's 'testicle-crushing' sitting pose Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify…

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SCOTUS Rejects Free Speech Over Vanity Plates 19:52

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Supreme Court rejects free speech case over controversial vanity plate Supreme Court likely to allow Trump FTC firing, expanding presidential power Please Subscribe + Rate & Review Philip Teresi on KMJ wherever you listen! --- KMJ’s Philip Teresi is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever else you listen. --- …

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Suspected hate-motivated investigation underway after Jewish prayer scrolls stolen from homes. Deb @millandmaitmom speaks with @PasternakTO 7:02

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders 1:03:15

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Zelenskyy in Downing Street as peace talks continue. Plus: The failed coup in Benin, Paramount interferes in the potential Netflix/Warner Bros deal, and Zack Polanski’s somewhat controversial reasons for why migration is needed… With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.By Novara Media

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy in London to Hold Talks With Three of the Continent’s Most Powerful Leaders 1:03:15

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Zelenskyy in Downing Street as peace talks continue. Plus: The failed coup in Benin, Paramount interferes in the potential Netflix/Warner Bros deal, and Zack Polanski’s somewhat controversial reasons for why migration is needed… With Michael Walker & Barry Malone.By Novara Media

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Trump v Europe? 38:38

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Today, we discuss President Trump’s new vision for global security, one that is creating a lot of criticism in Europe. The 33-page document called the National Security Strategy suggests Europe is facing "civilisational erasure" and does not cast Russia as a threat to the US. Russia says the strategy is “largely consistent” with their vision. Secur…

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What happens when social media goes ‘dark’ for Australian teens 15:15

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Parents across the country have been wringing their hands for months about how the social media ban will work – and more so, if it will work. So, what exactly does the ban cover? And how will it be enforced? Today, reporter Bronte Gossling on the main methods children plan on using, to circumvent what the federal government has called a “world-lead…

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Downstream: The Plan is to Make the Internet Worse Forever w/ Cory Doctorow 1:19:04

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Did you know that the standard of Google searches has actually gotten worse over recent years? Once you think about it, it makes sense. Highly effective search means fewer searches overall. And fewer searches means less ad revenue. The financial basis of Alphabet, which is Google’s parent company, is, of course, digital advertising. Which means tha…

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Can South Africa’s churches be regulated? 14:18

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dion Forster of the Public Theology and Ethics, School of Religion and Theology in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; and Extraordinary Professor, in the Faculty of Theology at Stellenbosch University. They discuss the opposition to the Cultural, Religious and Linguistic …

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A World View from London: Indonesia flood death toll shock 6:22

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The shocking death toll in Indonesia’s flood disaster; Donald Trump’s flag day; and how to stop an ageing brain. 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 call. Good Morning Cape Town wit…

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Why the ANC is at a critical crossroads 10:53

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Faiez Jacobs, of the ANC, about why this year’s National General Council is a critical one for the direction of the party. In a note to party delegates he writes: “We did not fight for a shadow state run by mafias in uniform. We did not fight to look away while whistle-blowers are killed. Delegates are not here to perform. Y…

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Madlanga Commission whistleblower shot dead in front of his family 10:29

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Chad Thomas, director at IRS Forensic Investigations, about what is known so far about the murder of Marius van der Merwe, who was a witness at the Madlanga Commission. Van der Merwe testified about a 2022 murder of a robbery suspect in Brakpan and an alleged cover-up involving suspended EMPD acting chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, …

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Money on a Monday: The advantages of a 30-year housing bond 9:01

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It has been traditional for home financing to be taken out over a 20-year period, but did you know that you can also take out a 30-year bond? Lester Kiewit speaks to Cobus Du Preez, real estate agent at Matterhor Properies, and to Gerrie Vorster, a bond originator with 30 years’ experience at Cape Holdings Home Loans, to discuss the pros and cons o…

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Temu and Shein’s Black Friday surge raises concern for SA’s retail sector 7:31

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According to a recent News24 report, Chinese e-commerce platforms Temu and Shein are making major inroads in South Africa, with Capitec clients spending R92 million at Shein and Temu ranking third for transaction volume on Discovery Bank. The surge has raised concerns about the impact on local retailers, manufacturers, and the wider clothing sector…

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Blood on the ground: What’s happening in Sudan 32:18

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When American author Anne Applebaum travelled to the frontlines of the Sudanese civil war this year, she gave herself a stern remit. Bear witness to, and report on, a lawless world that - since the United States has pulled most of its aid - is now run by warring militias, clans and families. Crucially, she would keep emotion out of it. But then she…

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The Plan To Get Work Working Again For Young People 41:15

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Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by Joe Pike to look at government plans to offer young people on benefits taxpayer funded jobs in areas such as construction and hospitality. The goal is to tackle rising unemployment, with over 900,000 young people on Universal Credit looking for work. Plus, the team discuss Zarah Sultana’s interview with Laura on…

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ACFM Trip 56: The Mainstream 1:54:08

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Jem, Nadia and Keir debate the meaning of ‘mainstream’ – something none of them could ever possibly be, of course. Is ‘woke’ the new mainstream? Can there be a mainstream if we don’t all have access to the same culture? Is Tommy Robinson shifting the Overton Window? Why is nonconformity associated with coolness? And who engineers the ‘typical girl’…

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Will The Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Change Hollywood Forever? 29:38

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Today, Laura and Paddy are joined by TV critic and broadcaster Scott Bryan to discuss the future of the entertainment industry after Netflix agreed to buy the film and streaming businesses of Warner Bros Discovery for $72 billion. But with regulators and rivals still waiting in the wings, it might just be the start of the saga. And one of the bigge…