Best News Literacy Project Podcasts (2025)

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Parenting and Parents: Older people's health and wellness (Older Persons Week) 23:58

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mpho Tshukudu a registered dietitian and spokesperson for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa and Nursing Sister Karin Davidson a Nurse Specialist who heads up the Cape Town Infusion Centre about Older Persons Week and taking a closer look at older person's health and wellness. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile M…

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Movies and What to Stream-Married At First Sight Mzansi' S2 reunion. 12:47

24m ago12:47

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Phil Mphela the Entertainment Commentator/TV Host about Cop & A Half on (PrimeVideo), Hunting Jessica Brok (PrimeVideo) and Lucky Fish on (Showmax) and 'Married At First Sight Mzansi' S2 reunion. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon…

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with LEON JOHN 6:52

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks with singer-songwriter, LEON JOHN about his passion for music and his journey navigating the music industry. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of l…

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Motion Denied -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:56:34

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In Episode 746 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, we take a look at four opposition party motions that have already been tabled, three of which have already been voted down. The PM is off to Europe. The leaders of Canada and Indonesia officially sign the Indonesia-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (ICA-CEPA), establishing free trad…

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Did Trump Dump Putin? -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:12:37

18h ago2:12:37

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In Episode 745 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, we take a look at a rather stunning turn of events as, while sitting next to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy — who he recently humiliated mercilessly during a now-infamous Awful Office meeting — IQ47 appears (key word) to have very publicly broken up with his autocratic paramour, Vladimir Putin…

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Microsoft Boosts Copilot with Claude, xAI Sues OpenAI, AI Transforms Healthcare Analytics, Cloudflare Launches Stablecoin, and more... 12:25

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(0:10): Microsoft Integrates Anthropic's Claude AI to Boost Copilot Tools, Enhancing Enterprise Efficiency and Flexibility (2:11): Elon Musk's xAI Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft, Sparking Major AI Legal Showdown (4:09): AI Revolutionizes Healthcare Analytics: Report Highlights Industry's Strategic and Technological Advancements (6:28): Cloudfla…

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The Upside of Failure with Tshepo "Tshepo Jeans" Mohlala 35:16

3d ago35:16

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Tshepo Mohlala, the founder of Tshepo Jeans, about his journey, the challenges he faced in starting the brand, and the valuable lessons he has learned about never giving up on his dream to make Tshepo Jeans a premium denim label. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio…

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Robot Umpires Debut 2026, Google Photos Introduces Voice Editing, SAP and OpenAI Launch Germany AI, Qualcomm Projects 6G Future, and more... 11:27

4d ago11:27

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(0:10): Robot Umpires Set for 2026 MLB Debut Amid Mixed Reactions from Players and Managers (2:01): Google Photos Unveils AI 'Ask to Edit' for Effortless Voice-Driven Photo Enhancements (3:57): SAP and OpenAI Launch 'OpenAI for Germany' to Boost AI in Public Sector with Data Security Focus (6:32): Qualcomm Unveils Ambitious 6G Vision with AI-Driven…

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Knowler Knows: When Al gets it wrong-the dangers of blindly trusting ChatGPT and other Al tools 32:37

4d ago32:37

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Consumer Jounalist, Wendy Knowler about ChatGPT, Grok and other Al tools which can churn out polished, seemingly authoritative content, but when the AI fabricates case law or gets the facts wrong, the total outsourcing and blind trust of AI can backfire badly. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on …

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Belief Matters: What usually happens to a cult and its followers when the leader dies? 6:35

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Prof. Maria Frahm-Arp a Professor from the Department of Religion Studies at UJ (University of Johannesburg) unpacking what happens to a cult and its followers when the leader dies. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile b…

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What are the pitfalls of dating someone who is either below or above your financial bracket? 30:12

4d ago30:12

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about dating below your bracket. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the world…

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México, NYC, and Scandal -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:00:05

4d ago2:00:05

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In Episode 744 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, we take a look at Prime Minister Mark Carney's recent trip to México to apply salve to and strengthen bilateral relations. We also talk about the PM doing a rather impressive job at "pitching" Canada during an appearance at The Council on Foreign Relations while in NYC for the UN General Assembly. Fi…

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CONtrast -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:23:19

4d ago2:23:19

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In Episode 743 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, we look at some elements of contrast between the two major federal parties, one of them being that Canada, among about 10 other nations, have recently formally recognized or are about to recognize a Palestinian state, thus making us one among the a group of three G-7 nations to first do this. With ke…

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The wealth of wellness: building a healthier, wealthier life. [Exploring how physical, mental, and financial health are interconnected] 35:17

5d ago35:17

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mogen Naidoo, Executive Coach, Professional Motivational Speaker, and Mentor, to discuss the evolving concept of wellness in South Africa. Wellness now encompasses more than just physical health; it's about achieving a delicate balance between physical, mental, and financial well-being. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Ma…

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Global Coalition Sets AI Rules, EU Probes Big Tech, Filevine Raises 400M, LSEG and Databricks Collaborate, and more... 10:48

5d ago10:48

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(0:10): Global Coalition Urges AI 'Red Lines' by 2026 to Prevent Pandemics and Unemployment (2:09): EU Investigates Tech Giants Over Online Fraud Prevention Under Digital Services Act (3:53): Filevine Secures $400M to Elevate Legal Tech with AI Innovations, Valuation Hits $3 Billion (6:23): LSEG and Databricks Unite to Revolutionize AI in Finance, …

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Why do we let one negative comment stick with us for decades, while a heartfelt compliment disappears in days? 13:54

5d ago13:54

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Why do we let one negative comment stick with us for decades, while a heartfelt compliment disappears in days? 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a pe…

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Crypto 101 – how it works and how to stay safe from scam 9:40

5d ago9:40

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Relebogile speaks to Lerato Mlambo, Product Manager of Luno, to discuss the alarming rise of cryptocurrency scams in South Africa. These scams range from fake exchanges and Ponzi schemes to phishing attacks and impersonation scams, targeting unsuspecting users and resulting in significant financial losses. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is …

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Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump & Jimmy Kimmel -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show... At Night 52:13

6d ago52:13

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In Episode 742 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, Mr. Grizzly is solo as Mr. Beaver is unavailable, and this big ol' Bear has a few things to say about the erosion of free speech in the country south of the 49th, not to mention Trump's Reichstag fire moment and what he's doing with it. The Daily Beaver Morning Show stands out from other morning prog…

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TNEB Interview Project — Foreign Affairs Journalist Olga Nesterova 2:21:37

6d ago2:21:37

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TNEB Interview Project ft. Foreign Affairs Journalist Olga Nesterova of the Onest Network In Episode 80 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 741 of the Daily Beaver Morning Show), we go global as our guest, foreign affairs journalist, as well as founder of the Onest Network and host of its daily global briefing show, Olga N…

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Cuts and Stunts -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:17:27

6d ago2:17:27

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In Episode 740 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, we talk about the Bank of Canada's decision to cut interest rates. We also will look at some recent stunts certain unserious politicians (WARNING: Doug Ford features often) have been committing rather than being serious about their job. The Daily Beaver Morning Show stands out from other morning prog…

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Interest and Inflation -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:05:16

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In Episode 739 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, we talk money as the better-than-expected inflation data is out just prior to the Bank of Canada announcing whether the central bank rate will be cut. According to the swap markets, the overwhelming expectation is it will. Is Pierre strategically being squeezed to the far right? Chrystia Freeland res…

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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 4 19:29

6d ago19:29

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Episode 4: Reinventing your career Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Advaita Naidoo the Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global about reinventing your career 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as …

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Nvidia Launches AI Lab in Abu Dhabi, US Approves Meta's Llama AI, MediaTek Launches Dimensity 9500, Tide Raises 120M for Fintech, and more... 11:35

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(0:10): Nvidia Partners with Abu Dhabi's TII for Pioneering AI Lab, Expands Middle East Tech Influence (2:24): US Government Approves Meta's Llama AI for Federal Use: A Milestone in AI-Driven Governance (4:34): MediaTek Unveils Dimensity 9500: A Game-Changing Chip for AI, Gaming, and Power Efficiency (7:12): Tide Secures $120M to Expand AI-Driven F…

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When does religion start to become a mental health crisis? 31:13

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about the rapture. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertain…

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Tech Feature: Zero-rated learning platform 10:19

6d ago10:19

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jose Andre the CEO of TechNov8 about making accredited courses, skills training, and job placement programs completely free through zero-rated data access on the YOMO network. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings …

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Economic Inequality, Immigration, and Media Spin

7d ago

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In the first half of the show, co-host Eleanor Goldfield speaks with Professor Richard Wolff about the state of our economy as a record number of Americans polled cant pay for everyday necessities, speaking to a rising and chronic crisis-level economic anxiety. Professor Wolff outlines the extreme economic inequality, how… The post Economic Inequal…

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Economic Inequality, Immigration, and Media Spin

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In the first half of the show, co-host Eleanor Goldfield speaks with Professor Richard Wolff about the state of our economy as a record number of Americans polled cant pay for everyday necessities, speaking to a rising and chronic crisis-level economic anxiety. Professor Wolff outlines the extreme economic inequality, how… The post Economic Inequal…

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Future of Shopping, Nu Holdings Dominates Latin Banking, G42 Drives UAE AI Leadership, AI Stocks Outperform XRP, and more... 11:16

7d ago11:16

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(0:10): E-commerce Revolution: AI, AR, and Voice Commerce Redefine Shopping in 2025 (2:29): Nu Holdings Transforms Latin America's Banking with 70 Million Customers and $637M Profit Surge (5:19): UAE's AI Revolution: G42 Leads Multi-Sector Innovation Push Toward Global Leadership by 2027 (7:15): Lemonade and Impinj: AI Stocks Poised to Outshine XRP…

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Parenting and Parents: What happens to boys when men behave badly? 18:38

7d ago18:38

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jaco van Schalkwyk the founder of The Character Company (TCC) discussing how often we hear about how “men behaving badly” devastates women and girls but what’s far less examined is the other side of the story and what happens to boys growing up in the shadow of those same toxic models of masculinity? From an early age, …

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The Travel Feature: Best ways to save money while travelling Part 2 8:46

7d ago8:46

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Iga Motylska a Travel Journalist, and the Founder of Eagerjourneys.com about the best ways to save money while travelling. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as w…

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Movies and What to Stream-One Battle After Another 8:51

7d ago8:51

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Adelaide Moeng a Videographer and the Founder of Movies and Stuff about House of Guinness (Netflix), Black Rabbit (Netflix), Wayward (Netflix ) and a movie One Battle After Another. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile b…

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What are the signs of a good neighbourhood? 25:42

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about good neighbourhoods. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of e…

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AI Boosts Swiss SME Marketing, AI Ethics Crisis, India Launches AI Initiatives, Amazon Bedrock Introduces Stability AI Tools, and more... 11:46

10d ago11:46

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AI Transforms Swiss Digital Marketing, Boosting SME Efficiency and Campaign Success AI Ethics Crisis: Studies Show AI More Prone to Unethical Behavior Than Humans India Unveils 8 Foundational AI Models, Plans 570 Data Labs for Inclusive AI Growth Amazon Bedrock Launches Stability AI Image Tools for Seamless Enterprise Creative Workflows Major Secur…

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The Upside of Failure with Nono Mofokeng 34:08

10d ago34:08

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Nono Mofokeng a VFX specialist (one of South Africa’s First Black Female VFX Specialists) about her journey, from a curious little girl in Mafikeng who loved cartoons, to working on Hollywood blockbusters in London, major international productions including Snow White (Disney, 2025) and Aquaman 2 (Warner Bros, 2023) as …

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Unplugged on 702 Afternoons with Phinda Matlala 5:24

10d ago5:24

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to celebrated South African Afro-jazz singer and composer, Phinda Matlala about her music career and her upcoming Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival performance. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch t…

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"P" is for Petulance -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:52:09

11d ago1:52:09

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In Episode 738 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, the first session of Question Period reveals that the Conservatives have a new slogan/tag line and that they do not plan to use the people's time and dime wisely, as they signal they only intend to be helpful if Liberals abandon their winning platform and substitute it with their rejected one. The Li…

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Reddit Explores Google Partnership, Zoom Launches AI Companion, AI to Grow Global Trade, AI Model Delphi-2M Challenges, and more... 12:11

11d ago12:11

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(0:10): Reddit Eyes Deeper Google Partnership, Seeks New AI Licensing Model Amid Revenue Surge (2:33): Zoom Unveils AI Companion 3.0: Revolutionizing Remote Work with Advanced AI Avatars and Tools (5:04): AI to Boost Global Trade by 40%, but Risks Widening Economic Divide, Warns WTO (7:43): New AI Model Delphi-2M Predicts Disease Risks, Faces Chall…

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Knowler Knows: The Mitchum deodorants recall 34:44

11d ago34:44

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, joined by Phetho Ntaba, spokesperson for the National Consumer Commission, and attorney Janusz Luterek. They unpack the Mitchum deodorant recall, where consumers were invited to return affected roll-on batches for a refund but it appears not all retailers received or followed the direc…

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Belief Matters: What is the belief behind the practice of praying for rain? 14:21

11d ago14:21

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Hlanganisile Ngwenya (known as The Medium Lady ) a Spiritual Medium, Healer, Author, and the founder of the Imizwa Love Lounge unpacking the deeper meaning, symbolism, and cultural significance of praying for rain. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 ever…

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Until what age should parents be held responsible for their child's bad behaviour? 23:14

11d ago23:14

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. …

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OpenAI Launches GPT-5 Codex, Figure AI Secures 1B, Workday Buys Sana, UK Music Icons Fight AI, and more... 11:27

12d ago11:27

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(0:10): OpenAI Unveils GPT-5-Codex: Revolutionizing Software Development with Autonomous AI Coding and Robust Safeguards (2:17): Figure AI Raises $1B for Humanoid Robots, Eyes 100,000 Units by 2027 Amid Industry Boom (4:30): Workday Acquires AI Firm Sana for $1.1B to Boost AI Integration Amid Stock Dip (6:29): UK Music Icons Unite Against AI Copyri…

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Finance Feature: Unpacking the silent shame of garnishee orders 5:21

12d ago5:21

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Salem Nyati a Consumer Financial Education Specialist at Momentum Group unpacking the stigma attached to garnishee orders which prevents honest and hardworking people from seeking help. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogi…

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Do we blame women for being independent, or should we acknowledge that their traditional parents raised them this way? 32:58

12d ago32:58

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. …

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Return of the Hack -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 2:38:16

13d ago2:38:16

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In Episode 737 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, as Parliament is set to resume today, recycled Leader of the Opposition Pierre "ReRun" Poilièvre suddenly finds some use for the CBC by deigning to grant an interview to its show "The House", during which he proves his bona fides as a jerk. Bonnie Crombie's "from my cold, dead hands" attempt to remai…

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Remedio Raises 65M, Deedy Das Leads AI Investment, DeepMind CEO Warns AI, AI Chatbots Boost Phishing, and more... 12:53

13d ago12:53

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(0:10): AI-Powered Cybersecurity Firm Remedio Raises $65M, Targets Global Expansion with Autonomous Security Solutions (2:24): Deedy Das: Shaping the Future of AI Venture Capital at Menlo Ventures (4:42): DeepMind CEO Warns: AI Must Avoid Social Media's Harmful Patterns, Calls for Ethical Innovation (6:51): AI Chatbots Fuel Rise in Sophisticated Ph…

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The Series Edition on the Midlife Renewal-episode 3 19:51

13d ago19:51

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Episode 3: Reinventing Love (marriage renewal, dating and intimacy during your midlife) Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jabu Zwane a speaker, author and a marriage counselling facilitator discussing reinventing love, marriage renewal, dating, and intimacy during your midlife. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg bas…

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Tech Feature: Outdated school tech puts children’s data at risk 7:48

13d ago7:48

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Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Riaan van der Bergh the Deputy CEO of the Federation of Governing Bodies of South African Schools (FEDSAS) about South Africa’s education sector which is facing a digital security crisis. The Department of Basic Education’s mandated SA-SAMS system, built in 2004, still manages the sensitive data of over 12 million learn…

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Would you ever make a major change to your appearance without telling your partner and what changes have you made that your spouse did not like? 29:16

13d ago29:16

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Listeners respond to Relebogile Mabotja's open line question about changing your appearance without checking in with your partner. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifes…

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BONUS BEAVER with Mr. Grizzly -- The Daily Beaver Morning Show 1:49:27

13d ago1:49:27

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In Episode 736 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show, there was so much to cover today that we couldn't fit it all into one show, so what better reason to urge Mr. Grizzly out of his den? We will talk about Ontario Liberal Leader facing a leadership review today; Brazil defying IQ47; and anything else that might be on his mind. The Daily Beaver Morning …

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AI Boosts India's Economy, North Korea Exploits AI, Wearable Devices Raises 4M, Snap Launches Snap OS 20, and more... 12:53

14d ago12:53

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(0:10): AI to Boost India's GDP by $600 Billion by 2035, Transforming Key Sectors and Economic Growth (2:32): AI Tools Exploited by North Korean Hackers for Phishing and Cyber Espionage (4:58): Wearable Devices Secures $4M Investment to Propel AI-Powered Wearable Tech Innovation (7:06): Snap Unveils Snap OS 2.0 for Spectacles AR Glasses with AI, Tr…