Best Drone Hacking Podcasts (2025)

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Mastodon has a new plan to make money: Hosting and support services for the open social web 4:00

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Mastodon, the non-profit organization that maintains the software powering the decentralized alternative to social networks like Threads and X, has a new plan to make money. Instead of relying entirely on donations and grants as before, the company announced Friday that it will now offer paid hosting, moderation, and support services for organizati…

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US government charges British teenager accused of at least 120 ‘Scattered Spider’ hacks; plus, OpenAI’s research on AI models deliberately lying is wild 9:56

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The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed federal charges against British teenager Thalha Jubair, who prosecutors accuse of being involved in at least 120 cyberattacks, including the U.S. Courts system, and the extortion of dozens of U.S. companies. In other news, Every now and then, researchers at the biggest tech companies drop a bombsh…

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Week in Tech: Why the Charlie Kirk Video is Everywhere 30:12

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What does the viral video of Charlie Kirk’s assassination say about the state of content moderation on social media? This week, Oz and Karah unpack the complexities of moderating graphic-but-newsworthy content, and why tech companies commitment to moderation has waned in recent years. Then, Karah talks to a student in New York about how they’re adj…

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Binge-watching options: Task, OMITB, Futurama 6:38

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In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? John Maytham chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - Task Season 1 (Showmax) - ⁠Only Murders in the Building Season 5 (Disney+) - ⁠Futurama Season 13 (Disney+) Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of th…

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The Discourse | TikTok Ban: The Final Loop? 4:51

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TikTok—which was supposed to be banned again on Wednesday but, again, isn’t—may be legal once more. The Trump administration says it’s meeting with Xi Jinping Friday to finalize the agreement, which may involve—get this—a wealthy Trump-supporting tech mogul. Guest: Nitish Pahwa, staff writer for business and tech at Slate. This episode is member-ex…

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A Very Online Shooter 35:58

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As the Charlie Kirk murder demonstrated, law enforcement, the government, and media all need more internet fluency. But their reactions in the wake of the murder don’t seem to be moving towards a better understanding. Guest: Ryan Broderick, reporter on online culture, author of the newsletter Garbage Day. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate…

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G20 Desk with RMB & FNB: Macroeconomic policy in the spotlight 6:43

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South Africa’s G20 Presidency is a moment to spotlight Africa’s voice in shaping global priorities, from equality and education to sustainable growth. With world leaders, changemakers, and innovators coming together, these discussions have the potential to drive real, lasting impact. This week the spotlight is on macroeconomic policy, with inflatio…

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What’s news in Parliament with Tara Roos: Plans to expand access to sex offender register 5:45

22h ago5:45

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Tara Roos, CapeTalk commentator and Business Day Political Correspondent, about the latest news coming out of parliament, including Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed plans to expand access to the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO); R3.9bn in possible ghost worker fraud across government payrolls reveale…

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A World View from London: France’s First Lady ready to prove she’s a woman 7:19

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Brigitte Macron is ready to prove she was born a woman in defamation case; warning issued in Australia after destructive beetle larvae found in nappies; a long-forgotten castle uncovered on a Scottish island. Adam Gilchrist shares details on these stories with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk bre…

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Do we need better system to monitor ammunition purchases? 4:43

16h ago4:43

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South Africa has a problem of too many unlicenced firearms in the hands of criminals and gangsters, but how are they getting an endless supply of ammunition given that there are measures in place to try and ensure that only licenced firearm owners may legally purchase them? Lester Kiewit speaks to firearm law expert Martin Hood. Good Morning Cape T…

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Meet the teacher who calms learners with soothing music while bullets fly 13:31

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Sinead Majiet is a Grade R teacher at Yellowwood Primary School in Mitchell’s Plain. In a video which has gone viral, she can be heard playing music from the animated film Moana to her learners to keep them calm while laying flat on the classroom floor as gunshots can be heard in the background. Lester Kiewit speaks to her about this novel approach…

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Are Arum Lilies still endangered? A closer look at Cape Town’s white trumpet flowers 7:15

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Arum lilies appear to be growing abundantly across Cape Town, but are they still endangered? Gianpaolo Gilardi, horticulturist with the South African Botanical Society at Kirstenbosch, speaks to Lester Kiewit about why these striking white flowers were on the Red List, their environmental impact, and whether it’s okay to pick them to beautify your …

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Pacific Dispatch with Katie Macdonald: Australia sets emissions target 6:18

23h ago6:18

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Australia’s government has set ambitious emissions targets, but critics on either side not happy; New Zealand actress says citizenship laws are racist; US President Trump unhappy with question from Australian journalist and threatens to tell on him. Katie Macdonald shares all the details with Lester Kiewit. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit…

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A Conversation With Grant Lee CO-Founder & CEO At Gamma 21:48

1d ago21:48

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➡ Upgrade your presentations with Gamma, the best AI presentation maker: https://gamma.app In this conversation, I speak with Grant, co-founder of Gamma, about how their platform is transforming presentations and idea-sharing. Instead of starting with slides, Gamma helps you focus on the story first—then builds the visuals, structure, and delivery …

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A Conversation With Grant Lee CO-Founder & CEO At Gamma 21:48

1d ago21:48

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➡ Upgrade your presentations with Gamma, the best AI presentation maker: https://gamma.app In this conversation, I speak with Grant, co-founder of Gamma, about how their platform is transforming presentations and idea-sharing. Instead of starting with slides, Gamma helps you focus on the story first—then builds the visuals, structure, and delivery …

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Nvidia buys $5 billion stake in Intel, planning AI chip collaboration, also,Bumble BFF’s revamped app is here, focusing on friend groups 5:55

1d ago5:55

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Nvidia has agreed to buy a $5 billion stake in Intel as part of a broader deal to together develop “multiple generations” of data center and PC products. Also, With friendship apps continuing to gain popularity, Bumble announced on Wednesday the relaunch of its Bumble For Friends app. With younger generations seeking to expand their social circles,…

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Amazon launches AI agent to help sellers complete tasks and manage their businesses, also, Lyft and Waymo are partnering to bring robotaxis to Nashville 5:22

2d ago5:22

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Amazon announced on Wednesday that it’s introducing an always-on AI agent that will help sellers on its platform run their businesses. The company is updating Seller Assistant, its AI tool for third-party sellers, to help handle tasks on the seller’s behalf. Waymo has struck a deal with ride-hailing company Lyft to launch a robotaxi service in Nash…

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Evita takes back seat for Pieter-Dirk Uys at Voorkamerfest 2025 11:22

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Lester Kiewit speaks to comedian and media personality Pieter-Dirk Uys, one of the headline acts at this year’s Voorkamerfest in Darling. The festival, taking place on 18 and 19 October, turns the town’s living rooms into intimate theatres, with festival-goers travelling by minibus to three surprise venues. Featuring more than 60 performers across …

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Emerging economies – Focus on India: Political upheaval in Nepal 6:17

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about how the younger generation took the lead in Nepal’s civil uprising; EU calls for closer ties with India; the mirage of India’s agricultural self-sufficiency. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of th…

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Not much surprise as event postponed 9:44

2d ago9:44

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Stuart Grobbelaar, spokesperson for Stellenbosch Municipality, about the announcement by the organisers of the Christmas Lights Festival – which was due to take place 19-21 September at Sandringham Farm – that the event has been postponed “due to unforeseen circumstances”. The event organisers have been reported to have post…

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A World View from London: Devastating drought in Syria 7:30

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Millions at risk in Syria due to severe drought; tourists stranded in Machu Pichu due to protests; the next President of Ireland. 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 Morn…

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Did Cyril Ramaphosa put his foot in mouth with DA praise? 14:19

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Yonela Diko, former ANC Western Cape spokesperson and author. The conversation unpacks President Cyril Ramaphosa’s frank address to tens of thousands of ANC councillors at FNB Stadium. Ramaphosa admitted that while the ANC governs the majority of municipalities, many of the best-run municipalities are led by the DA. He calle…

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Yellowwood Primary video highlights trauma of learners in gang-affected areas 6:49

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In a video circulating on social media, learners at Yellowwood Primary School were seen lying face down on their classroom floor while gunfire rang out outside, with their teacher playing piano music to help them stay calm. Mitchells Plain Community Policing Forum Chairperson Norman Jantjies speaks to Lester Kiewit about the reality of life for chi…

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Slow start to Madlanga Commission 6:56

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Lester Kiewit is in conversation with violence expert Mary de Haas from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Today marks the opening of the Madlanga Commission, an inquiry set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa after police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warned that South Africa’s criminal justice system faces collapse if corruption and political interfe…

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Sonair built its 3D ultrasonic sensor with robotic safety in mind, and Terra Oleo’s oil-producing microbes could replace destructive palm oil plantations 8:39

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As robots increasingly enter human spaces, robotics companies will need to think about safety differently than they did when robots were largely siloed from their human counterparts. Sonair thinks its sensors can help robotics companies reach their safety goals — with a solution that is both better and cheaper than popular LIDAR technology. Also, W…

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Password Security-The Hacking Hierarchy 25:26

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Learn how to create strong passwords that defeat common password cracking techniques. Simple and technical ways that hackers get your passwords will be discussed as well as how you can take the first steps to lock down your digital fortress. Because you don't need to be technical to face the Digital Age! Quantum annealing article: https://www.csoon…

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Silicon Valley bets big on ‘environments’ to train AI agents 12:03

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For years, Big Tech CEOs have touted visions of AI agents that can autonomously use software applications to complete tasks for people. But take today’s consumer AI agents out for a spin, whether it’s OpenAI’s ChatGPT Agent or Perplexity’s Comet, and you’ll quickly realize how limited the technology still is. Making AI agents more robust may take a…

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The Story: Social Media is Ruining Our Sex Lives 29:43

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This week, we take a deep dive into why Gen Z isn’t having sex. Karah talks with Carter Sherman, a reproductive health and justice reporter for The Guardian, and author of the book The Second Coming: Sex and the Next Generation's Fight Over Its Future. They unpack how tech factors into the “Sex Recession,” sex as a proxy measure for empathy and hum…

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Koeksister legend’s daughter fills shoes 6:22

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Goodwood’s famous koeksister man Arno Arpin has sadly passed away at the age of 73. Lester Kiewit speaks to his daughter, Madeleine Arpin, who will continue to make these wonderful treats after learning everything from her late father. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your auth…

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Is the killing of Charlie Kirk the catalyst for something much bigger? 15:52

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Following the fatal shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk at a public debate in Utah, Lester Kiewit speaks to Stephen Marche, author of “The Next Civil War” and asks if the killing could be as significant as the 1914 assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, widely held as the catalyst for World War i. Good Morning Cape Town wit…

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A World View from London: R.I.P. Robert Redford 6:46

3d ago6:46

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Tributes aplenty for late actor; a bizarre tear gas attack in Germany; a second UK state visit for Donald Trump. 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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Taxi route shutdown 10:22

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Lester Kiewit speaks to Isaack Lesole, CEO and host of the Transit Ringas podcast. The discussion examines the Western Cape Government’s drastic decision to shut down key taxi routes for 30 days following violent clashes in the industry. With thousands of commuters affected, Lester and Isaack unpack whether this intervention is the right solution, …

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Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza, UN investigators say 9:31

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Lester Kiewit is in conversation with lawyer and legal scholar Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. They discuss the UN commission’s explosive report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, with direct responsibility placed on Israeli leaders including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ngcukaitobi unpacks whether this UN finding strengthens South Africa’s…

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GroundUp News: Reporter allegedly harassed by police while reporting on crime in Nyanga 9:08

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Freelance reporter Sandiso Phaliso has been allegedly harassed and beaten by members of SAPS while trying to report from crime scenes in Nyanga; South African among those caught in Nepal prison fires following violent protests; two teams from Carnarvon High School recently took part in the World Robot Olympiad Open Championship in Slovenia. Lester …

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267: TechTime Radio: Trump’s Bill Extends Tax-Free Tips to Digital Creators is this Fair or Flawed? Foster City fights goose poop with drones. Mr. Beast’s Phone Plan, and Microsoft–OpenAI IPO Buzz | Air ... 59:54

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What happens when the digital economy collides with traditional service industry models? This week, we dive deep into President Trump's "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" that unexpectedly includes digital content creators in tax-free tipping benefits. We debate whether streamers and influencers should receive the same treatment as waitstaff and bartend…

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Calm launches standalone iOS app for sleep support, also, Google launches new protocol for agent-driven purchases 6:40

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Calm is launching a new standalone app for more personalized sleep support, the company announced on Tuesday. The new Calm Sleep app is available on iOS and is designed to help people wind down, sleep better, and wake up refreshed. On Tuesday, Google announced a new open protocol for purchases initiated by AI agents — automated software programs th…