Best Circular South Podcasts (2025)

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16 Day circular Road Trip from Gauteng - Part 12. The ghost of Rhodes and the city of Kimberley. 51:19

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Send us a text Kimberley - a dusty, grown-up mining town. A bit of a derelict veneer, once scratched open reveals a stunning, complex, historical, and fascinating city. The ghost of Cecil John Rhodes permeates the entire town - from the mines, to the relics of the Anglo-Boer War. Really interesting monuments, world-class museums, and the obligatory…

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Hungary looks to Trump for sanctions exemption 12:24

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Tesla investors have overwhelmingly backed Elon Musk’s $1tn pay deal, Hungary’s prime minister travels to Washington to make the case for a Russian oil sanctions exemption, and the Bank of England keeps rates on hold. Plus, why UK bond markets are keeping calm and carrying on despite turmoil ahead of Labour’s Budget announcement. Mentioned in this …

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The Global South’s Supply Chain Revolution: From Decolonizing Resilience to Regenerative Frontiers - 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future 21:17

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The next transformation in global trade isn’t being written in boardrooms — it’s being built in the Global South. In this episode of The Supply Chain Revolution®, host Sheri Hinish (The Supply Chain Queen) and co-host James George are joined by Professor Gautam R. Desiraju, one of India’s most distinguished scientists and co-author of India’s Suppl…

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Supreme Court questions emergency Trump tariffs 10:27

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US Supreme Court justices appeared sceptical of Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs, and Argentine President Javier Milei has rejected investor calls to allow the peso to float freely. Plus, contentious bankruptcy proceedings for First Brands begin today. Mentioned in this podcast: Investors could face a bonfire night surprise …

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AI bubble worries spread to Asia 10:28

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US voters issued a rebuke of President Donald Trump, US stocks dropped on Tuesday as jitters over highly elevated valuations for many artificial intelligence companies intensified, and some investors are worried there’s an AI bubble in Asian stocks as well. Plus, UniCredit’s ambition to become a European banking powerhouse has hit a series of roadb…

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Tips for visiting The Kruger National Park - "How to Kruger" Part 1 42:12

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Send us a text Some tips for your visit to the Kruger National Park. How to get there, how to get into the park, where to stay, what type of accommodation is available, the different types of camps. Kruger is a huge park - 19,623 sq km. And another 1,800 sq km of private reserve. 12 main camps, 5 bush veld camps, 2 bush lodges, 4 satellite camps. A…

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The annual eSwatini Reed Dance - a cultural event like no other. 44:30

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Send us a text Every year in spring there is a cultural event that takes place in eSwatini (Swaziland) that is like no other. 40,000 young girls pay tribute to the Queen Mother - the Ndlovukazi. It is an 8-day event, and is open to the public for the last two. The event is an incredible spectacle - it is estimated that approximately 40,000 young ma…

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Pfizer plays hardball in weight-loss drug fight 11:03

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Palantir lifted its 2025 revenue guidance and Pfizer has filed a second lawsuit against Novo Nordisk and obesity drug start-up Metsera. Plus, OpenAI inked a $38bn computing deal with Amazon, and the FT’s Claire Jones explains how the Trump administration is considering pushing for wider global dollar adoption. Mentioned in this podcast: Palantir li…

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Trump’s economy on the ballot 11:29

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The US Supreme Court begins hearing arguments this week for President Trump’s tariff policy. Plus, voters will head to the polls for state races seen as a referendum on the first year of Trump’s second term, and private equity may be full of zombie firms in the next decade. Then, a look at how China is filling a gap in the solar-energy space. Menti…

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Will Trump’s progress in Asia last? 10:20

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Amazon and Apple delivered solid earnings reports, and the FT’s Gideon Rachman explores whether Donald Trump’s foreign policy wins in Asia will hold. Plus, the European Central Bank has left its benchmark interest rate unchanged and the FT’s Jennifer Hughes says India’s initial public offering boom is not too hot, not too cold – it’s just right. Me…

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RIP QT 11:48

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Meta and Microsoft had mixed earnings reports, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates and said it would halt quantitative tightening and South Korea has agreed to invest $350bn in the US in return for lower tariffs on car exports. Plus, John Malone is stepping down as chair of his media and telecoms empire, marking the end of an era in which the “c…

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OpenAI’s long-awaited restructuring deal 10:01

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OpenAI said it had completed a long-awaited restructuring, and Tesla’s chair has stepped up her campaign to win shareholder support for Elon Musk’s $1tn pay package. Plus, South Korea’s Kospi is the world's top-performing major stock index by far this year. Mentioned in this podcast: Microsoft valuation passes $4tn as OpenAI completes restructuring…

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Markets surge on Argentine election results 10:51

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US companies struck more than $80bn worth of deals, Argentina’s currency and government bonds surged after a landslide electoral victory for President Javier Milei’s party. Plus, JPMorgan Chase has invested $75mn in an Idaho-based mining company, and Apple’s services revenue is projected to climb to record highs. Mentioned in this podcast: US compa…

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The stage is set for high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting 12:19

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US President Donald Trump is in Asia this week ahead of high-stakes trade talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Plus, the UK chancellor is pushing for her own trade deal in the Gulf, and the US Federal Reserve is heading into its next meeting without some important economic data. Mentioned in this podcast: ‘Positive framework’ agreed for Trump-X…

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Untold: Toxic Legacy, Ep. 1: Silent Danger 42:02

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Laura Hughes receives a tip that horses are dropping dead in Wales. As she investigates, she finds decades of academic studies researching the problem. She learns these aren’t isolated incidents. Something is spreading across the countryside. It’s undetectable to humans, nobody knows it’s there — until they fall ill. Subscribe to Untold: Toxic Lega…

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Trump’s Russian oil sanctions shake energy markets 12:36

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US President Donald Trump’s sanctions on Russian oil companies shook energy markets on Thursday, and the US president pardoned Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao. Plus, President Javier Milei’s economic plan rests in the hands of this weekend’s midterms elections in Argentina. Mentioned in this podcast: Trump’s oil sanctions shake India and energy m…

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Sequoia Capital’s free speech debate 11:13

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Tesla said its quarterly profit fell by more than a quarter, Sequoia Capital’s chief operating officer resigned over comments made by partner Shaun Maguire that she regarded as Islamophobic, and UK inflation unexpectedly held steady at 3.8 per cent in September. Plus, the Trump administration has been quietly suppressing climate change data. Mentio…

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South Africans question future of Black empowerment policies 10:56

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Netflix shares fell as a dispute with Brazilian tax authorities cut into its profits, Unilever said it has delayed the spin-off of its €15bn ice cream division because of the US government shutdown and gold had its worst day in more than a decade yesterday. Plus, critics are questioning whether South Africa’s Black empowerment policies are really p…

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Japan’s transformational coalition deal 11:02

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European governments have rallied behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and are rushing to secure a deal on the use of Russia’s frozen assets, a coalition deal in Japan paves the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister, and Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage on Monday. Plus, Marc Rowan, chief …

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Why Beijing still loves its five-year plans 11:34

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US President Donald Trump urged his Ukrainian counterpart to accept Russia’s war terms during Friday’s volatile White House meeting, and five-year plans still have a place in Chinese politics despite massive changes to its economic system. Plus, global hedge funds are listing in Hong Kong again after an extended slowdown, and the battle for control…

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Planetary Intelligence Revolution: Making Earth Systems Your Competitive Advantage - 10 Big Ideas to Transform Supply Chains for a Regenerative Future 28:10

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Join the Supply Chain Queen and James George with Julia Armstrong D'Agnese, Co-Founder and CEO of Earth Knowledge, for a groundbreaking discussion about making nature a measurable stakeholder in business operations. In this episode of the Supply Chain Revolution's "10 Big Ideas" series, you'll learn how Julia's team has pioneered Integrated Planeta…

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Matcha mania strains Japan 10:54

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Shares in US regional banks fell on Thursday after two lenders disclosed that they were exposed to alleged fraud by borrowers, and the UK economy grew 0.1 per cent in August. Plus, Japan is having a hard time keeping up with demand for matcha. Mentioned in this podcast: US regional bank shares sink on credit worries after fraud disclosures UK econo…

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Ep 26. Clothing Poverty, Pre-loved South Asian Wedding Fashion and Building Community for Change with Anoli Mehta and Sol Escobar (x Fashion District) 1:12:00

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Special episode by No Ordinary Cloth x Fashion District In this episode, Mili speaks with Sol Escobar, founder of Give Your Best, and Anoli Mehta, founder of Circular Threads, two inspiring women tackling fashion’s social and environmental challenges from different angles. Sol’s award-winning social enterprise helps bridge the gap between clothing …

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A financial power grab in Turkey? 11:15

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Big investors are cutting back their exposure to riskier corporate debt, the IMF doled out some advice to the US and the UK, and China’s economy remained mired in deflation last month. Plus, Turkey’s business community is being rattled by an anti-corruption drive that has swept up hundreds of companies. Mentioned in this podcast: Big investors scal…

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Investors turn to private economic data 11:36

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The leaders of Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Citi warned that investor exuberance risked driving financial markets into bubble territory, and US investors are hunting for private data as the federal government shutdown is blocking the release of crucial reports. Plus, silver hit a record on Tuesday, and investors are facing a growing concern th…

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The Netherlands takes over Chinese-owned chipmaker 11:17

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US stock markets rebounded on Monday, and the Netherlands has taken control of a Chinese-owned semiconductor company. Plus, US President Donald Trump visited Jerusalem on Monday to celebrate the release of Israel’s hostages, and Europe’s lagging IPO market is starting to pick back up. Mentioned in this podcast: US stocks rebound after Donald Trump …

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Trump ups the trade war ante 14:58

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US President Donald Trump has threatened new “large scale” export controls on China, and Wall Street’s investment banks just wrapped up a record-breaking quarter. Plus, dozens of European lawmakers are earning income from side hustles connected to their legislative responsibilities, and OpenAI’s ownership structure is making it harder for the compa…

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Israel approves ceasefire plan 11:56

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The Israeli government approved the US-brokered deal for a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza, the US Treasury has intervened in Argentina’s currency market, and Danish offshore wind developer Ørsted plans to cut about a quarter of its workforce. Plus, the FT’s Katie Martin explains why the good vibes in the markets are really just investors run…

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Quantitative easing is under the microscope 10:46

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Donald Trump has said Israel and Hamas have agreed the first step in his plan for a Gaza ceasefire, and Washington wants its companies exempt from EU climate rules. Plus, Chinese customs agents are going after a wide range of US semiconductor tech, and central bankers around the world are facing criticism for a widely used monetary tool. Mentioned …

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Carmakers are falling back in love with petrol 11:25

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Deutsche Bank chief executive Christian Sewing is set to be named as a defendant in legal proceedings, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump did their best to present a united front, and the Bank of England kept interest rates steady. Plus, Nvidia has agreed to invest $5bn in its struggling rival Intel. Mentioned in this …