Best Core Bit Media Podcasts (2025)

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Mining Indaba opens as users tune out; peak social media fatigue hits digital engagement 1:15:31

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of the Joburg Indaba and former mining executive, about key takeaways from Day One - from how global geopolitics are reshaping South Africa’s mining landscape and the renewed importance of PGMs and gold, to what’s on the agenda tomorrow, including coal’s evolving role, reviving diamond mining, upda…

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LIVE SHOW: OCTOBER 03 2025 - New SAROO Firmware, Gekirindan, Dark Saviors Community Challenge Results 1:09:05

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DONATION LINK FOR SEGA LORD X: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=28HQJD6UA9UZ4 Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing:- Under the Microscope: Tennis Arena - Gekirindan #BestOfSaturn - The SHIRO! Community Collects Their Bounties Following September’s Dark Savior Challenge Follow us on our social media sites…

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Bits + Bips: What’s Really Driving Bitcoin—and Who’s Driving Crypto Onchain? - Ep. 919 1:55:21

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Bitcoin is hitting new all-time highs—but is this real euphoria, or just a prelude to it? In this double-header episode, we bring you a Bits + Bips roundtable and an in-depth interview on the five companies best positioned to bring crypto onchain. First, the Bits + Bips crew, Lumida’s Ram Ahluwalia, FalconX’s Joshua Lim, and NYU professor Austin Ca…

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Minerals Council urges chrome reforms; solar tax breaks drive SA’s commercial energy boom 1:13:20

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Bitcoin Core vs Knots: Why Developers Are Fighting Over a Coming Change - Ep. 918 1:05:42

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By Laura Shin

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Govt launches revamped recovery plan as Glencore, Discovery Green sign long-term energy pact 1:16:22

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By Radio 702

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#266 | Hands Down, the Cheesiest Self-Help Book I’ve Ever Shared on the Podcast—So Why Am I Sharing It? 11:24

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti spotlights Darren Hardy’s “The Compound Effect”, a self-help book about the transformative power of small, consistent choices over time. Vigliotti discusses Hardy’s background, the book’s core message of personal agency, and shares how the concept of compounding influenced his own life. He encourages listeners to embrace daily a…

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The Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee; Hyperliquid vs Aster, DATs & ETH - Ep. 917 44:29

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Arthur Hayes & Tom Lee map the new crypto arms race—Hyperliquid vs Aster, Plasma’s stablecoin rails, and ETH’s DAT-fueled supercycle. Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. Live at Token2049 Singapore, we’re joined by Arthur Hayes (Ma…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Claire’s Music Story & Travel Refund Fight 51:46

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Stephen Grootes spoke to Claire Johnston about her musical journey with Mango Groove, Wendy Knowler about travel booking refunds under the Consumer Protection Act, and Alison Collier about scaling businesses across continents, while Ray White explored global investment strategies with Andreas van der Horst and Chantal Marx. The Money Show is a podc…

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What’s the Better Bet? Stocks or Gold? - Ep. 916 59:21

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By Laura Shin

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Govt mulls 3% BEE levy as luxury beauty brand popsicle nail bar expands Its boutique appeal 39:20

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, Independent Political Analyst, about the government’s proposal to impose a 3% levy on private firms to fund BEE transformation. Sithole explains how the Transformation Fund could raise up to R40 billion a year and provide companies with automatic level-3 BEE status, while discussing the potential impact on b…

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How Hyperliquid Came to ‘Threaten the Very Existence’ of CEXs Like Binance - Ep. 915 1:14:55

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By Laura Shin

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SA car sales surge on affordability; AGOA expiry looms with major trade implications 1:19:51

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Ray White speaks to Billy Tom, president of Naamsa, about how domestic new vehicle sales are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by strong consumer demand for affordable models—especially from Chinese and Indian brands—amid lower interest rates and improving economic conditions. In other interviews, Shane Nai…

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Affordable cars drive SA’s vehicle sales past pre-pandemic levels 8:49

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Ray White speaks to Billy Tom, president of Naamsa, about how domestic new vehicle sales are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by strong consumer demand for affordable models—especially from Chinese and Indian brands—amid lower interest rates and improving economic conditions. The Money Show is a podcast ho…

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How DoubleZero Built a Faster Internet for Crypto and Helped All DePIN - Ep. 914 36:07

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LIVE SHOW: SEPTEMBER 26 2025 - Fundraiser for Sega Lord X, Fan Translations, Tomb Raider II on Saturn, Panzer Dragoon Video 1:06:41

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DONATION LINK FOR SEGA LORD X: https://www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=28HQJD6UA9UZ4 Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing:- Under the Microscope: Cotton Boomerang & Terra Cresta 3D - Magic Knight Rayearth Translated into Portuguese by Team Sakura Brazil- Time Commando #BestOfSaturn - Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake …

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Capitec hits 25M clients; youth & high-income surge; Travel refund dilemma: illness cancels trip 1:21:15

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Stephen Grootes and Graham Lee, CEO of Capitec, go through the bank’s latest results as South Africa’s largest digital bank posts a 26% rise in headline earnings to R8 billion. Capitec now serves 25 million clients, including 12 million youth, while high-income earners grew 24%. New offerings like cross-border transfers, youth credit cards and Capi…

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Consumer Ninja – Refund or not? Cancelling travel for family illness 8:02

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Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about whether you can get a full refund if you cancel a travel booking because a family member falls ill. The Consumer Protection Act allows refunds on cancelled advance bookings, but the amount depends on how early you cancel and the company’s chances of filling your spot.. The Money Show is a…

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Why Every Company Will Have a Stablecoin — and Why One L2 Isn’t Enough - Ep. 912 1:32:05

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This week on Unchained, we’ve got a double-header. First, Zach Abrams, CEO of Bridge (acquired by Stripe), unveils Open Issuance, a platform designed to let any company launch its own stablecoin. He explains why the stablecoin duopoly is ending, why fragmentation won’t slow adoption, and how stablecoins could pair with AI to reshape global money mo…

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Bits + Bips: Where Is the Most Wealth to Be Made in Crypto: DeFi or CeFi? - Ep. 913 1:05:49

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Crypto’s bull run may be far from over, but the battleground is shifting. On this week’s Bits + Bips, Bill Barhydt of Abra and Robert Leshner of Superstate join Ram Ahluwalia and Steven Ehrlich to debate: The current state of the markets with a looming government shutdown SWIFT’s move to build on Linea, an Ethereum layer 2 Hyperliquid vs Aster The …

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How Eskom’s dream team ended blackouts and unlocking SA’s R268bn independent retail power 1:13:03

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dan Marokane, Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, and energy expert Ruse Moleshe about the state of the struggling power utility and the progress being made to stamp out rolling blackouts. Marokane outlines the measures Eskom has implemented to stabilise the grid, improve maintenance, and boost generation capacity, while Molesh…

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Eskom’s dream team: How we stamped out rolling blackouts 14:49

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dan Marokane, Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, and energy expert Ruse Moleshe about the state of the struggling power utility and the progress being made to stamp out rolling blackouts. Marokane outlines the measures Eskom has implemented to stabilise the grid, improve maintenance, and boost generation capacity, while Molesh…

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LIVE SHOW: SEPTEMBER 19 2025 - Taisen Cable Online Play for Dreamcast, Chill, Panzer Dragoon Zwei First Look Discussion 1:36:38

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Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing:- Circana Director Posts Saturn U.S. Sales Charts- New MODE Firmware Brings Fixes for Saturn, Features for Dreamcast- NiGHTS into Dreams #BestOfSaturnGold- Taisen Netplay Brings New Ways to Play Your Dreamcast Online- Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake Info, Images Revealed After Long…

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Probe into SA power prices & 2026 double-digit medical aid hikes raise affordability alarms 1:23:08

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Samson Mamphweli, Head of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s Energy Secretariat at SANEDI, and Chris Yelland, managing director, EE Business Intelligence, about the government's investigation into South Africa’s electricity prices. Mamphweli explains that the review, led by SANEDI, is examining whe…

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#265 | Is ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’ Better on the Stage or Screen?—David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Masterpiece on Greed, Morality, and What We Do to Each Other to Get Ahead 11:49

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🎙 In this slight tweak on “Novel vs Movie,” Douglas Vigliotti explores David Mamet’s “Glengarry Glen Ross”, comparing its original play, the 1992 film adaptation, and the written script. Vigliotti discusses the story’s themes of greed, morality, and self-interest, emphasizing the unique power of Mamet’s dialogue and the story’s lean nature. Spoiler…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: IPO tips & Neil Andrews' money moves 49:55

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Stephen Grootes spoke to investigative journalist Jeff Wicks about The Shadow State and the murder of Babita Deokaran; veteran broadcaster Neil Andrews about his journey in sports media; financial advisor Warren Ingram on helping ageing parents downsize; and Vincent Anthonyrajah on what investors need to know before buying into an IPO. The Money Sh…

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The Chopping Block: Perp Wars & Stablecoin Battles: Hyperliquid, Aster, Tether - Ep. 911 1:02:47

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Farooq Malik, co-founder and CEO of Rain, as two parallel wars erupt across crypto: the Perp DEX war between Hyperliquid and the CZ-backed Aster, and the deepening batt…

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Arts funding row intensifies; Sizani Baloyi showcases luxury contemporary art at festival 35:36

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Siphiwo Mahala, Chairperson of the National Arts Festival, about growing concern among South African arts festivals following public statements by Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie over festival funding. In other interviews, Sizani Baloyi, chats about his powerful pieces that speak to both resil…

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Plasma's Successful Launch, Revenue Over TVL & the Future of Pump.fun - Ep. 910 1:27:54

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How do stablecoin-first blockchains win distribution? Does TVL actually map to value? And why speculation may become the default language of online culture. In this 3-part episode, we explore three different important stories. Segment 1: CoinFund’s Seth Ginns explains how newly launched stablecoin chain Plasma aims to compete, plus why the “stablec…

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SA’s AGOA battle and Taiwan lifts chip export ban after brief diplomatic tussle 1:18:44

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, and Donald MacKay, Director at XA International Trade Advisors, about South Africa’s fight to remain part of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), the trade pact that gives local exporters duty-free access to the US. With billions in exports and thousan…

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BONUS: The Future of the Podcast 1:34

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Navigating rate risks; Global insights for SA’s Two-pot retirement reform 1:22:14

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual, about the uncertainty hanging over interest rates, as drama at the US Federal Reserve turns unusually political and unpredictable - with President Trump’s attempted firing of Governor Lisa Cook, a court ruling keeping her in place, and rushed Senate confirmations leaving …

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Why Hyperliquid Should Cut Its Total Token Supply Nearly in Half - Ep. 909 36:32

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Crypto investors love to throw around “FDV” as if it’s the ultimate measure of value. But what if that number is more misleading than helpful? In this episode, DBA’s Jon Charbonneau explains his proposal to cut Hyperliquid’s supply by nearly half, why he believes FDV overstates real valuations, and how outdated tokenomics are holding projects back.…

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Heineken boost sparks Remgro dividend; Coricraft’s lean drive secures SA jobs and local output 1:10:58

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Carel Vosloo - chief investment officer at Remgro, about the group’s strong results for the year to June 2025, with headline earnings per share up 38.4% to R14.09, ordinary dividends rising 30.3% to 344 cents, a special dividend of 200 cents declared, and earnings per share surging 165.6% to R5.95, as more than 80% of inve…

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Bits + Bips: How Wall Street Could Make a Killing off the Next Crypto Winter - Ep. 908 1:01:39

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Markets had a flood of liquidations on Monday, and traders lost over $1.5 billion in positions. So, why are liquidations spiking? Is this a warning or a blip? Also, could a flood of DAT issuance be setting the stage for not just a crypto winter, but a crypto “nuclear” winter? If so, hedge funds and market structure could accelerate the pain. This w…

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Canal+ Finalizes $2B MultiChoice Deal; BNPL boom sparks alarms over consumer debt 1:12:44

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Maxime Saada, Canal+ CEO and Duncan McLeod, Founder and Editor at Techcentral, about the now unconditional $2 billion takeover of MultiChoice, giving the French media giant effective control of the South African broadcaster. Canal+ and MultiChoice confirmed on Monday that all conditions for the R35 billion deal have been m…

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#264 | On Why ‘Lonesome Dove’ Is the Definitive Novel for Every Man—Timeless Themes of Adventure, Loss, Love, Loyalty, Sacrifice, Shame, Guilt, and Friendship 12:08

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🎙 Douglas Vigliotti offers an in-depth yet concise review of Larry McMurtry’s “Lonesome Dove,” discussing the novel’s plot, major themes of leaving home for a dream, sacrifice, loss, adventure, aging, and friendship, and explains why it stands as a must-read Western classic. Vigliotti compares the book to its mini-series adaptation, shares favorite…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Customary marriage, art & Mandla Sibeko 48:59

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Motheo Khoaripe brings you the 'Best bits of The Money Show' from the week. He spoke to John Manyike about the financial and legal impact of customary marriages, Graeme Codrington about UCT’s use of AI in education, Mandla Sibeko about transforming FNB Art Joburg into a black-owned platform for African art, and Patrick Mathidi and Gary Booysen abou…

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B20: Financing Africa’s future & sailing in style on a luxurious Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise 36:38

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Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Abrie Rautenbach, Deputy Co-Chair of the B20 South Africa Sustainable Food Systems Task Force and Executive for AgriBusiness at Absa Group, about building resilient food systems across Africa. The conversation, part of B20 South Africa’s priority agenda, explores how inclusive financing, sustainable agriculture, and trade …

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Debate: Should Stablecoin Chains Have an Ethereum L2 or Their Own L1? - Ep. 907 1:25:35

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In this episode, Cyber Capital’s Justin Bons and Codex’s Haonan Li challenge the new orthodoxy: whether payments chains should be alt L1s or Ethereum L2s, how “neutrality” and finality matter for real-world transactions, and why fragmentation could make or break onchain dollars. We dig into Stripe’s Tempo (and its permissioned start), what it would…

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SARB holds repo rate; Is now the right time to move your money offshore amid global pressures? 1:18:41

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Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank and Justin Easthorpe, Provincial Sales Manager for ooba Home Loans, about the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the repo rate steady at 7%, despite global economic uncertainty and domestic challenges such as US tariffs and rising electricity costs. In other interv…

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Are banks walking the talk on transformation? 8:45

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Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Auguste Claude-Nguetsop, Financial Services Sector Leader at KPMG Southern Africa. They unpack the firm’s latest Banking and Transformation Report, which looks at how South Africa’s banks are performing on transformation targets, the progress made so far, and where the gaps still remain. The Money Show is a podcast hosted …

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The Chopping Block: Stablecoin-as-a-Service: The Next Big Crypto Gold Rush? - Ep. 906 1:00:44

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Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we’re joined by Gordon Liao, Chief Economist at Circle, to dissect the Stablecoin Wars. From Circle’s Arc and Stripe + Paradigm’s Tempo, to Solana’s native stablecoin push and Hyperliq…

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MPC Preview: SARB’s Rate path Ahead; Shapeshifter: Aubrey Tau on Moja Love & Tau Foods 1:16:21

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Motheo Khoaripe sits down with Mpho Molopyane, Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes Investments and Albert Botha, Head of Fixed Income at Ashburton Investment, to discuss the upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. They explore expectations for interest rates, inflation trends, and the factors likely to influence the Reserve Bank’s next po…

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LIVE SHOW: SEPTEMBER 12 2025 - Jungle Park - Cubivore Precursor, US Saturn Sales Info 1:09:20

21d ago1:09:20

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Welcome to the SHIRO! SHOW! news updates! This week, we'll be discussing:- Jungle Park: Saturn Island #BestOfSaturn- Under the Microscope: Hyper 3-D Pinball- Repair a Twin Stick with This 3D Printed Part- Circana Director Posts Saturn U.S. Sales Charts Follow us on our social media sites: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaySegaSaturn Twitter: h…

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Bits + Bips: Could a Base Token Be Coinbase's Key to a Super App? - Ep. 905 1:04:31

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This week on Bits + Bips, hosts Steve Ehrlich and Ram Ahluwalia speak with Blockchain.com’s Nic Cary and Franklin Templeton’s Max Gokhman. We talk about how the potential Base token would alter the L2 landscape, and who should capture the value if Coinbase becomes the backbone for DeFi. Also, whether Web2 and TradFi giants will buy their way onchai…