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

22d 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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Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra brings free community concert to Grassy Park 7:19

7m ago7:19

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David Langford, Orchestra Manager of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the CPO’s free community concert taking place in Grassy Park on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 4:00 PM. He shares details of the programme — which includes District Six, Jerusalema, and music from The Lion King — and explains how the initiative forms …

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Tinned fish, TikTok and taste tests: Marcus Ansell is hooked on the art of the tin 9:55

10h ago9:55

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From sardines in olive oil to smoked oysters in brine, UK-based TikToker Marcus Ansell is hooked — not just on seafood, but on the joys of cracking open a perfectly packed tin. His TikTok channel, reviewing tinned fish and other seafood, reels in thousands of curious viewers who come for the reviews and stay for the passion. He chats to Lester Kiew…

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Parliament: Week in Review – Fuel Levy Battles, Budget Alignments, and Police Corruption Concerns 6:12

19h ago6:12

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In this week’s Parliament: Week in Review, Tara Roos and Lester Kiewit unpack a range of critical developments, from legal battles to budget decisions and police accountability. The Western Cape High Court dismissed the EFF’s urgent application to halt a fuel levy hike, a ruling the party denounced as undermining democratic checks on taxation. The …

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A World View from London: NATO’s Call to Arms, Rhinos on the Move, and Starmer’s Waxwork Snub 7:18

19h ago7:18

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With warnings of a potential Russian attack within four years, NATO defence chiefs are meeting to boost readiness and counter an escalating threat. Meanwhile in Nepal, a video of a one-horned rhino strolling through town is raising questions about the shifting boundaries between wildlife and urban life. And back in London, Madame Tussauds has given…

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First Black African to Summit Mount Everest has done it again 8:21

27m ago8:21

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Lester Kiewit in conversation with Sibusiso Vilane, Motivational Speaker, Adventurer and first African black man to summit Mount Everest. He commemorated this achievement this week and talks about mental health advocacy. 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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Is the silver screen still an attraction? 6:54

28m ago6:54

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South African movie audiences can enjoy blockbuster movies opening in the same week as their international counterparts, if not just a few weeks after, but has that been enough to keep demand up for cinema attendance? Lester Kiewit speaks to Mark Sardi, CEO of Ster Kinekor, to find out the state of the South African cinema market. Good Morning Cape…

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Proposal to give local authorities more control over policing 7:09

3m ago7:09

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Lester Kiewit In conversation with Geordin Hill-Lewis, Mayor of the City of Cape Town explore the City of Cape Town’s call for greater policing powers to combat gang violence and crime. 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 To…

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Is Australia ready for a new world order? 54:00

1h ago54:00

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If the West really is in decline, are we watching the creation of a new world order? This question is being asked with fresh urgency in capitals around the world as Donald Trump shakes the global system to its roots. How can Australia prepare to meet the challenge head on? Guests: Philippe Sands, professor of law at University College London, barri…

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A new rau-quagga foal is born at Vergelegen’s Environmental Camp 5:25

12m ago5:25

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Eben Olderwagen, Environmental Project Manager at Vergelegen Wine Estate, speaks to Lester Kiewit about the recent birth of a Rau-quagga foal at the estate’s Environmental Camp. Born on Tuesday last week, the foal is part of an ongoing conservation project to reintroduce this once-extinct subspecies to the area. Eben shares insight into the signifi…

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Eben Brown

15h ago

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Eben Brown - Eben discusses the current evolution of AI including ChatGPT-- helpful or scary? A place and a purpose and still needing human oversight on The Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Mike and Rachel

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Mike and Rachel - Mike and Rachel discuss the super important history of the day-- National Doughnut Day!! Hooray!! Bring out your inner Homer Simpson-- sprinkles or nuts? Glaze or frosting? Square or round?... Oh, who cares just go get one... YOLO...

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Nick Nerbonne

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Nick Nerbonne - Nick shares his enthusiasm for all of the fun stuff to do around Da Mitt including Michigan golf month and how to improve the game (hint: pool cues), Lilac Fest on Mackinac, MIS Fire Keepers 400 NASCAR race, Thunder Over Michigan with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, the Marshall Blues Fest, the MI Classic Car show, Soo Locks Engineers, t…

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Ryan Schmelz

15h ago

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Ryan Schmelz - Ryan discusses the blow-up between President Trump and Elon Musk and what is possibly next on 1320 WILS.

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Brandy Miller

15h ago

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Brandy Miller - Brandy talks more about Gizzard Fest going on this weekend in Potterville including the live band lineup, Mike 101 being at the pancake breakfast tomorrow, how to properly cook a gizzard, and does Brandy deserve the dunk tank for what she did or didn't do to Mike??

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Ann Bollin

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Ann Bollin - House Appropriations Committee Chair Ann discusses the House approving a budget transparency bill and enshrining accountability on The Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Tonya J. Powers

15h ago

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Tonya J. Powers - Tonya talks the persisting insistence that former President Biden made all of the executive decisions-- who really had control of the auto-pen? on 1320 WILS.

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Mike Austin

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Mike Austin - Mike shares more important history of the day for Friday, June 6th 2025 including the YMCA dance, Susan B. Anthony votes and gets fined, Chrysler is founded, the 1st drive-in movie, D-Day, RFK passes, Bob Barker's final Price Is Right, and more on The Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS

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The Groovenor

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The Groovenor - The Groovenor wraps up the Morning Wake-Up on 1320 WILS for Throw-A-Dart Friday, June 6th with the groovy news of the day including a high school principal in Texas that left a very special and endearing note to each one of his 400+ graduates this Spring... Groovy...

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Stephanie Hengesbach

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Stephanie Hengesbach - Air quality meteorologist for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Stephanie shares updates on the recent effects of the air quality around the state and the region from the Canadian wildfire smoke and who should be extra careful until it clears on 1320 WILS.…

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Nedbank Business Ignite highlights bold small business growth with judge Thuli Magubane 5:54

1d ago5:54

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Nedbank Business Ignite is back on Cape Talk — and this year, it’s all about rewarding small businesses that have dared to scale. If your business has expanded its customer base, innovated its offering, or transformed its operations, you could be in line for support to grow even further. Joining Lester Kiewit is one of this year’s judges, Thuli Mag…

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London’s first South African fine wine bar set to open 6:31

14m ago6:31

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While we are proud of our South African-produced wines, they face enormous competition in international markets, competing against wines produced in Spain, Italy, Portugal and even the USA. Lester Kiewit speaks to Ella Spira, who is opening the first South African fine wine bar in London’s West End, to elevate South Africa’s status as a producer of…

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Why it took 70 years for 'Waiting for Godot' to be translated into Afrikaans 10:32

1d ago10:32

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Associate Professor Rick de Villiers from the University of the Free State speaks to Lester Kiewit about the first-ever sanctioned Afrikaans translation of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot. They discuss why it has taken over 70 years for this iconic play to be translated into Afrikaans and reflect on the significance of this milestone during Afri…

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A World View from London: Musk – Trump rift deepens 6:57

10m ago6:57

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Elon Musk disses Donald Trump as their once-chummy relationship collapses; mass evacuation in Cologne due to WWII bombs; how two fans sneaked into Champions League Final. 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 au…

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Irregularities at Swellendam roadblock spark broader allegations of municipal mismanagement 7:35

1d ago7:35

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Citizen journalist and editor for News62.co.za, covering Route 62 and the greater Swellendam area, Mickey Mentz speaks to Lester Kiewit about a growing controversy involving the Swellendam Municipality. He highlights a roadblock held on 30 May where traffic fines were allegedly collected illegally by a private company without proper legal oversight…

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Major changes in the MK Party: Shivambu removed as Secretary General and deployed to Parliament 8:27

17m ago8:27

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Ebrahim Harvey, Political Analyst and Author about the removal of Floyd Shivambu from being the Secretary General to being redeployed into Parliament. They also speak to how this came about and the impact it might have on the trajectory of the party. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk brea…

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Is South Africa’s mobile internet service slower than in other countries? 10:58

8m ago10:58

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Have you found that mobile internet speeds in South Africa are much slower than abroad? Lester Kiewit speaks to Paul Colmer, exco member with the Wireless Application Providers Association (WAPA) to find out the main reasons why this is the case. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme i…

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Random act of kindness melts hearts 6:37

1m ago6:37

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Leonie, who is spreading the word so that it can reach the person she saw giving selflessly to a homeless man on a cold and rainy day 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 wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester…

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Paul Powers

10h ago

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Paul Powers - Paul discusses the inventor of and his fear of AI and the possible destruction of humanity on The Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Jonathan Savage

10h ago

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Jonathan Savage - Jonathan discusses the state of NATO-- how much should each country spend on their armed forces? What IS fair? The argument continues... on 1320 WILS.

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Amy Sherman

14h ago

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Amy Sherman - Co-host of "Behind the Mitten" Amy shares all the fun stuff that her and Gonzo will be doing around Da Mitt including baking a giant cake, Bad Ass or Bad Axe, Mackinac parks.com, historical weapons and shooting off cannons... Sweet... on 1320 WILS.

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Tim Daman

14h ago

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Tim Daman - Tim gives updates on joining forces with Tom Izzo to raise funds for Autism awareness, connecting folks to the new and old in downtown Lansing, and what about the crappy streets? on The Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Ashley Smith-Thomas

14h ago

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Ashley Smith-Thomas - Political Strategist, founder, and CEO Ashley shares the latest updates, rumors, and conspiracy theories surrounding the bromance between President Trump and Elon Musk-- is it all over? on more compelling talk radio 1320 WILS.

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Mike Autin

10h ago

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Mike Autin - Mike opens the Morning Wake-Up for Thursday, June 5th with the National Anthem, the Lugnuts win win win, brown-bagging your lunch-- is it cheap, frugal, or just a health decision? and more on 1320 WILS.

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James DeSana

14h ago

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James DeSana - Representative DeSana shares updates on the articles of impeachment filed against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and what it all means on 1320 WILS.

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The legacy of the Green Point Track 6:42

22h ago6:42

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The Green Point track has a long history and played an important role in the sporting development and achievements of young athletes from across Cape Town. Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Francois Cleophas, Associate Professor and lecturer at Stellenbosch University, with a special interest in sports and social history. Good Morning Cape Town with Leste…

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LesterInYourBusinessLounge: An inside look at DHL Cape Town Stadium with CEO Gina Woodburn 18:38

1h ago18:38

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This month, Lester Kiewit launches #LesterInYourBusinessLounge, taking the show to a place of business instead of a listener’s home. He broadcasts live from the business lounge at the iconic DHL Cape Town Stadium, where he is joined by listeners who also get a behind-the-scenes tour. Gina Woodburn, CEO of DHL Stadium, joins Lester to talk about how…

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#LesterInYourBusinessLounge: inside the success of DHL Stadium 4:27

1h ago4:27

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This month, Lester Kiewit launches #LesterInYourBusinessLounge, taking the show to a place of business instead of a listener’s home. He broadcasts live from the business lounge at the iconic DHL Cape Town Stadium, where he is joined by listeners who also get a behind-the-scenes tour. Today, Lester is joined by two key figures behind the stadium’s s…

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A World View from London: Another attack on Gazan aid centre 6:25

1h ago6:25

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A second deadly attack on a Gazan aid centre in 3 days; political corruption claims cost Mongolian PM his job; a kidnapped president – snatched at a museum in France. 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 authen…

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MPs Clash with Sascoc President Over Online Conduct in Fiery Parliamentary Sports Committee Meeting 7:57

3d ago7:57

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Committee erupts as Olympic boss is ejected amid clashes over MPs’ social media posts. Lester Kiewit speaks to News24 journalist Jason Felix. 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 is informative, enligh…

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The collapse of the state’s case against Ace Magashule 8:38

1h ago8:38

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Yesterday the corruption case against former Free State Premier Ace Magashule has taken a dramatic turn with the Bloemfontein High Court having ruled that the extradition of his former personal assistant, Moroadi Cholota, from the United States was unlawful due to procedural missteps by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Lester Kiewit is joi…

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GroundUp News: Hundreds displaced in Eastern Cape after xenophobic attacks 4:37

3d ago4:37

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With the proliferation of AI generated contend and false stories posted to social media channels, it has become immensely difficult for readers to distinguish the good from the bad, so GroundUp has been advocating for our right to be informed. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nathan Geffen, Editor of GroundUp News, to discuss why they have turned this into …

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The City of Cape Town’s Universal Access Policy welcomed 5:35

1h ago5:35

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The City of Cape Town recently unveiled its Universal Access Policy, an initiative it says will revolutionise transport accessibility for all residents, especially the most vulnerable. Lester Kiewit speaks to Erica Du Toit, Coordinator for awareness and sensitisation at the Western Cape Association of and for Persons with Disabilities, to find out …