Best Walkable Podcasts (2025)

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Johannesburg Ranked the Least Walkable City in the World: Why It Matters and How We Fix It. 16:14

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GUEST – Themba Mangane, Traffic & Transport Engineer at Atana Johannesburg has just earned a title no city wants ranked last out of 90 global cities for walkability in 2025, scoring just 18 out of 100. Only 8% of residents live near a car-free space, and just 13% can walk to basic services like clinics or schools. Behind these numbers is a simple t…

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Lessons from a walkable city 51:18

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How can we make downtown Rochester more walkable — and how could that transform the area? We explore those questions with guests from Reconnect Rochester in advance of the group's Rochester Street Films event. This year's film, "Walkable USA," tells the story of Hammond, Indiana, which is working to transition from a city that most people drive thr…

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How Bike Buses and Walkable Streets Help Kids Thrive 59:58

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Megan Ramey has advocated for kid-friendly transportation for over a decade, culminating in her role as the Safe Routes to School Manager for Hood River County, Oregon. Megan and Tiffany discuss the importance of walkability and bikeability for children, and Megan shares lessons she's learned from advocating in cities as big as Boston and towns as …

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Netflix’s Acquisition of Warner Bros Unpacked: What It Means for Africa’s Content Future. 13:20

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GUEST – Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband One of the biggest entertainment shake-ups in modern history is underway and Africa will feel the impact. Netflix has announced a landmark deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, including HBO, Warner’s film and TV studios, and HBO Max. It’s a move that could rewrite global content distribution, reshape …

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National Gambling Board wants regulation of gambling advertising. 10:56

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GUEST – Lungile Dukwana - National Gambling Board acting CEO The National Gambling Board (NGB) of South Africa has issued a firm directive to all provincial licensing authorities (PLAs) to intensify the regulation and immediate removal of all non-compliant gambling advertisements. The NGB is concerned about a rise in adverts that are misleading, ta…

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State of the Luxury Market in Africa 12:29

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GUEST – Michael Zahariev, Co-founder of Luxity As South Africa steps into the festive season, one sector is quietly rewriting the rules of spending: luxury. But this year, the story isn’t about splurging for the sake of it’s about buying smarter, choosing better, and treating luxury as both lifestyle and long-term value. We unpack the State of the …

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SA New Vehicle Sales Hit Decade High as Affordability Drives Demand. 10:28

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GUEST – Ayesha Hatea, Director of Research and Consulting at TransUnion South Africa’s automotive market is in full throttle and for the first time in 11 years, new-vehicle sales have roared to a decade-high. According to TransUnion’s latest Mobility Insights Report, Q3 2025 saw 111,697 new passenger vehicles sold, up 23.4% year-on-year, supported …

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SPAR’s 2025 Results: Resilience Amid Rising Costs and Restructuring. 13:34

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Reeza Isaacs, CFO – The SPAR Group SPAR has delivered a mixed set of full-year results showing resilience in a tough retail environment, but also revealing the financial pressures still weighing on the business. For the 52 weeks to 26 September 2025, the supermarket group grew headline earnings per share by 3%, lifted by a stronger second half and …

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When, exactly, were the ‘good old days'? 50:51

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A recent YouGov poll found that no matter how old you are, you likely think that the "good old days" were your teenage years. When was the best music released? The best movies? When were people the kindest? When was fashion at its peak, journalism the most reliable, and restaurants the best? The poll found a staggering consistency: whether you’re 8…

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The year in podcasts 50:56

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More than a decade after “Serial” pulled mainstream Americans into the world of podcasts, what are the genuinely new and interesting podcasts on the scene? Our panelists share their picks, and we take audience submissions for the top podcasts of 2025. Our guests: Carl Nellis, senior producer and head of community for Good Egg Audio Jazzy T, founder…

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Pajamas on planes? U.S. Transportation Secretary says no way 51:22

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When you fly, what is your airplane attire? U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy recently told Fox Business that he wants Americans to "dress up a little bit" for air travel. It's part of his broader push to "bring civility back" to flights and return to what he calls the "golden age of travel." Would a dress code lead to less fighting, better …

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W. Kamau Bell 51:00

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We sit down with W. Kamau Bell. The Emmy and Peabody Award-winning TV host, comedian, filmmaker, and author is in Rochester for an event at Nazareth University. His upcoming stand-up performance brings silliness to the sociopolitical issues of the current moment. We talk with him about a range of issues — from politics to public service to family l…

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How Walmart Can Achieve What Makro and Game Could Not? 16:21

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Guest: The Finance Ghost – Retail Analyst Why are South Africans queueing for hours to walk into a store that, on paper, looks a lot like Game did ten years ago? And more importantly what does Walmart know that Makro and Game couldn’t crack? We unpack the frenzy behind Walmart’s new South African stores, from 85 000 people flooding Clearwater Mall …

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Woolworths’ New Bag Colour - A Masterclass in Crisis Management? 21:58

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Guest: Jeremy Sampson – Executive Chairman, Brand Finance Africa What happens when a grocery bag becomes the star of a national scandal? After businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala told Parliament he used a black Woolworths shopping bag to deliver R300 000 to former police minister Bheki Cele, the internet erupted with memes, punchlines and cultural c…

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Qala Shallows: South Africa’s First New Underground Gold Mine in 15 Years, Set to Create Over 1,000 Jobs 8:59

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Guest: Rudi Deysel – CEO, Qala Shallows South Africa’s gold mining story is entering an unexpected new chapter. For the first time since the late 2000s when Burnstone (2010) and Modder East (2009) were commissioned the country has a brand-new underground gold mine. Qala Shallows, located in the heart of the historic Witwatersrand Basin, has officia…

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FSCA & Prudential Authority Release Landmark Report on AI in South Africa’s Financial Sector 15:35

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Guest: Nolwazi Hlophe – Senior Fintech Specialist, FSCA South Africa South Africa has reached a watershed moment in financial innovation. For the first time, the FSCA and the Prudential Authority have published a comprehensive report on how AI is being used across the country’s banks, insurers, investment firms, pension funds, fintechs and payment …

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Channel Bundling Unpacked: Why DStv Says Discovery, CNN and 10 Others May Go Dark. 25:13

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Guest: Nqobile Ndlovu – Cash N Sport Research Director According media updates, DStv subscribers were hit with a shock notification this week: 12 major Warner Bros Discovery channels including Discovery Channel, CNN International, Cartoon Network and Food Network could disappear on 31 December. Behind the push alert lies a much bigger story, one th…

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Immigration advocates on the human toll of ICE raids 51:22

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New data reported by CBS News on Wednesday shows most people detained by the federal government during some recent high-profile ICE raids do not have criminal records. The Trump administration has said the crackdowns are aimed at unauthorized immigrants with criminal backgrounds. But according to data from early September to mid-October, the number…

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Pardon me, do we have too many presidential pardons? 50:38

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After several more controversial pardons from President Trump, legal scholars are debating how to reform the pardon process. Trump's pardons come on the heels of a wave of pardons from President Biden, shielding family and close associates from possible future legal consequences. What changes should be made to the process, if any? Our guests discus…

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#55 - Alexandros Lavdas: Why Our Brains (& Bodies) Need Beautiful Cities 49:39

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Alexandros Lavdas is a is neuroscientist, a tenured Senior Researcher at Eurac Research, Bolzano, Italy and head of Psychology at Webster University, Athens Campus, Greece. He is also member of the board of directors of the Human Architecture and Planning Institute. He holds a PhD from University College London (UCL) and has worked at UCL and the H…

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How To Get Local Businesses On Board With Street Safety 54:23

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When a tragic car crash forced street safety changes in Chattanooga, Tennessee, local businesses panicked about losing customers. But they soon discovered that foot traffic beats car traffic every time. Emily Thompson, entrepreneur, author, and marketing chair of the North Shore Merchant Collective, explains how she helped push for increasing walka…

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Treasury’s Proposed Online Gambling Tax: Industry Implications and Legal Challenges 12:55

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South Africa’s gambling industry is facing a potential shake-up as Treasury proposes a new national tax on online gambling revenue. The sector is significant and growing rapidly, with R1.5 trillion wagered in the 2024/25 financial year and gross gambling revenue reaching R74.5 billion, marking a 25.6% increase from the previous year. Betting domina…

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EKASINOMICS: Shesha Tuk Tuks and South Africa’s Entrepreneurial Drive 6:01

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At a time when South Africa continues to face high unemployment and economic challenges, Shesha Taxi Services has emerged as an unexpected force for community impact and entrepreneurship. Operating across Rosebank, Sandton, and Pretoria, the Tuk Tuk network has created over 200 jobs, enabled more than R10 million in driver earnings, and completed u…

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Treasury unlocks R2.2bn to repay Ithala depositors 19:33

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GUEST - Khaya Sithole, Independent Analyst For nearly a year, over 275,000 South Africans, many of them in KwaZulu-Natal have been locked out of their savings after Ithala SOC hit financial trouble and faced court-ordered provisional liquidation. Now, relief is finally on the way. The National Treasury has confirmed that it will release up to R2.2-…

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State rail monopoly ends with largest private freight rail investment. 11:06

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GUEST – James Holley, CEO of Traxtion For over a century, South Africa’s rail network has been controlled by a single state operator but that era is finally coming to an end. In one of the largest private freight rail investments in South Africa’s history, Traxtion is gearing up to run trains on the country’s mainline network from late 2026. Traxti…

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Why SA is Taking Global Shipping Giants to Court: The Price-Fixing Case Explained 14:32

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GUEST – Makgale Mohlala, Divisional Manager: Cartels, Competition Commission South Africa’s Competition Commission has launched a major case against some of the world’s biggest shipping companies, including Maersk and MSC, accusing them of colluding to increase prices on key international routes for over a decade. Why does this matter? Because ship…

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CITY Magazine's winter guide 51:23

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Snow now covers the ground, and the holidays are approaching. What's on your radar as you settle in for winter in Rochester and the Finger Lakes? This month's edition of CITY Magazine is its Winter Guide. The annual exploration of things to do includes books to read, classes to take, sports to try, art to experience, and more. We're joined by the C…

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Sounding the alarm on youth self-harm 50:43

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A local organization is sounding the alarm over an issue that is affecting an increasing number of young people. As reported by WXXI's Noelle Evans, a new report from Common Ground Health shows that in 2023, self-harm was the leading behavioral reason that young people ages 6 to 21 in Monroe County visited the emergency room. How can families, care…

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Discover the Mediterranean Gem for LGBTQ Retirees: Montpellier! - With Lloyd Meeker 1:23:27

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We're taking a virtual trip to the gorgeous city of Montpellier in southern France, where retirement life for the LGBTQ community is as bright as the Mediterranean sun! Joining me, Mark Goldstein, is the fabulous Lloyd Meeker, who's got the inside scoop on everything you need to know—housing, healthcare, and the local vibe. Imagine living in a plac…

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SA economy edged up 0.5% in Q3. 9:33

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Guest: Joe de Beer, DDG for Economic Statistics – Stats SA South Africa’s economy is growing but just barely. Stats SA’s latest numbers show real GDP edged up 0.5% in Q3 2025, marking a fourth straight quarterly rise despite pressure from U.S. trade tariffs and ongoing domestic constraints. Mining led the charge driven by platinum group metals and …

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South Africans expect to spend a record R289 billion this festive season. 12:41

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GUEST – Tina Manyanya - Spokesperson at Wonga Results from the eighth annual Summer Spending Survey, conducted by short-term lender Wonga, indicate that South Africans are expected to spend more than R289 billion over the upcoming festive season, with 70% spending more than they normally would in a month. According to data collected from just over …

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Gauteng pumps R3.3 billion into service delivery to rescue frontline services. 14:23

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GUEST – Mcedisi Vilakazi – Deputy Director-General: Sustainable Fiscal Resource Management, Gauteng Treasury As Gauteng tables its provincial Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, the stakes have never been higher. With water outages triggering protests, municipal finances sliding, and basic services under strain the provincial government has inject…

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TECH & INNOVATION: National Treasury proposes 20% national tax on online gambling revenue. 13:47

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GUEST: Mpho Legote, Director for VAT & Subnational Tax, National Treasury South Africa’s online gambling boom has exploded and so have the risks. National Treasury has proposed a new 20% national tax on online gambling revenue, on top of existing provincial levies pushing the total burden to as high as 29%. The goal? To curb rising addiction and th…

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More Than Two-Thirds of SA SMEs Plan to Raise Prices in the Near Term Amid Cost Pressures, SBGI Report Finds 14:18

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GUEST - Lindo Mbanjwa, Head of Business Development & Partnerships for SMEs at Absa Business Banking A survey of more than 2,000 small businesses in South Africa shows that two-thirds (67%) plan to raise prices up to 10% over the next six months in response to persistently rising operational costs, while only 38% believe they can survive for more t…

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Motorists face a crackdown as unpaid fines now blocking licences, triggering summonses and wrecking holiday travel plans 12:19

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outh Africans face a crackdown as unpaid fines now blocking licences, triggering summonses, and wrecking holiday travel plans GUEST - Barry Berman, CEO of Fines SA GUEST - Barry Berman, CEO of Fines SA As South Africa moves toward the full national rollout of the AARTO Act in mid-2026, motorists are already feeling the consequences of unpaid fines …

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How much South Africa corporates have committed to CSI in 2025? 13:19

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GUEST - Cathy Duff, Trialogue director Corporate social investment (CSI) in South Africa remained stable in 2025, despite slow economic growth and uncertainty in the wake of early-year cuts to global development assistance. Findings from the 28th edition of the Trialogue Business in Society Handbook estimate total CSI expenditure for 2025 at R13.1 …

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Writers at risk: what to do when free expression is under threat 47:49

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We sit down with Karin Deutsch Karlekar of PEN America. The organization's Writers at Risk programs advocate for journalists, advocates, and academics who face threats around the world. A recent crackdown on free speech has affected American writers and their work. We discuss the state of free speech and what organizations like PEN America are doin…

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The rise of predictive AI and its effects on your life 50:56

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Predictive AI is becoming more advanced, and big companies are already using it daily. For instance, UPS uses predictive AI to map out the most efficient routes for drivers. What does it all mean for you and your life? We talk about it with our guest: John C.S. Loury, co-founder and president of Cause + Effect Strategy --- Connections is supported …