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The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news.
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Our weekend programme comes live from Monocle’s radio studio in Zürich, where Tyler Brûlé and a panel of special-guest thought leaders discuss key topics in front of a studio audience.
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A weekly news podcast bringing you the latest updates on the struggles that define our world from the people's perspective. Your favorite hosts, Zoe Alexandra, the editor of Peoples Dispatch, Indian journalist Prasanth R., and international editor at Morning Star Roger McKenzie move across continents and issues in this weekly 30 minute round-up. Artwork: Tings Chak Producer: Vyshakh T Audio Editor: Devin Martinez
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The Dispatch

Via Transportation Inc.

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With more than 100 global partners, Via is reimagining public mobility. Each week, a new leader in transportation sits down with us for a brief conversation about what's next in transit, and what they're doing to reinvent how the world moves. Questions? Email [email protected].
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Whetstone Audio Dispatch

Whetstone Radio Collective

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Whetstone Audio Dispatch is a series of remarkable one-off episodes about global foodways exploring community, climate, activism and politics brought to you by journalists and reporters from around the world. Think of it as a storytelling popup, a one-pot feast serving up fresh ideas and best-in-class reportage about current events, food sovereignty, seed keeping, food origins, ancestral recipes and culinary anthropology. Hosted by Whetstone founder Stephen Satterfield. Whetstone Audio Dispa ...
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The New Humanitarian

The New Humanitarian

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The New Humanitarian brings you an inside look at the conflicts and natural disasters that leave millions of people in need each year, and the policies and people who respond to them. Join TNH's journalists in the aid policy hub of Geneva and in global hotspots to unpack the stories that are disrupting and shaping lives around the world.
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Welcome to "Miles and Mentors," a leading trucking podcast in the logistics industry. We connect with successful professionals from all sectors of logistics, exploring their personal journeys and the invaluable insights they've gained throughout their careers. Each episode delves into the experiences of industry veterans, uncovering the challenges they've faced, the lessons they've learned, and the achievements that have marked their careers. Through candid conversations, we aim to create a ...
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From FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Policy Dispatch is a podcast all about the policies that underpin the energy transition. This is what will make or break the global decarbonisation effort. Through biweekly, short-but-sweet episodes, the Policy Dispatch will aim to explain what governments in the globe’s key markets are doing to boost clean energy and create sustainable ecosystems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Diplomatic Dispatch, a new podcast series by Radio Canada International. My goal is to bring you insights into Canada’s foreign, defence and development policy. I’ll discuss Canada’s global role through interviews with policy makers, former and serving diplomats and soldiers, academics and think tank experts, humanitarian workers, civil society activists and entrepreneurs. What is Canada’s foreign policy? How should Canada conduct its foreign policy? Who should conduct that policy ...
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We take an irreverent look at daily global events from a uniquely American perspective. While most podcasts cover domestic drama and clickbait, we provide real stories worth actually caring about. Your host Vic has traveled to 105 countries, holds a BA in international relations, and MBA, and been a contributor to Soldier magazine. He uses credible foreign sources to discuss major international stories before they become headline news at CNN or Fox. Tune in daily to find out what's really go ...
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Climate One

Climate One from The Commonwealth Club

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We’re living through a climate emergency; addressing this crisis begins by talking about it. Co-Hosts Greg Dalton, Ariana Brocious and Kousha Navidar bring you empowering conversations that connect all aspects of the challenge — the scary and the exciting, the individual and the systemic. Join us. Subscribe to Climate One on Patreon for access to ad-free episodes.
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Dispatches with Hollie McKay is where on-the-ground reporting meets real talk, no fluff, no agenda—just raw, unfiltered stories from the far corners of the world. Every week, I dive into the headlines that should be making news, the hidden humanitarian crises, and the extraordinary resilience of people too often forgotten. Alongside risk analyst Dennis Santiago, we’ll unpack global events, challenge narratives, and throw in a few personal picks—because sometimes, after covering war zones, yo ...
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Join Jason Poblete, international law, policy and national security expert, as he breaks down the legal, policy, and geopolitical battles shaping our world. From defending political prisoners to confronting authoritarian regimes, Poblete Dispatches delivers sharp analysis on human rights, economic security, and the rule of law. Whether you're a policymaker, legal professional, or someone who cares about freedom, this podcast offers insightful conversations and actionable intelligence on the ...
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Venezuelanalysis

Venezuelanalysis

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The Venezuela Analysis podcast brings independent, on-the-ground English-language coverage of Venezuela and the Bolivarian Process. You’ll hear news and in-depth analysis about the country, as well as coverage of leftist and grassroots forces.
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Join Lester Kiewit every weekday for an authentic Cape Town wake-up call. The show gets Cape Town as close to the story as possible, from high-profile interviews to did-you-hear watercooler conversations. The show is enlightening and accessible, inclusive and thought-provoking. It helps listeners navigate the (sometimes hectic) business of life. Some highlights include the daily Editorial segment at 6:10 and the flagship #LesterTester on Fridays at 8:35. The WorldView favourite Adam Gilchres ...
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"Embrace the Challenge, Ignite the Triumph" Meet Todd Blyleven: TEDx Speaker, former athlete, and heroic Las Vegas mass shooting survivor. Hosting 'I'm Going In' and co-hosting 'Walking Tall Movement' podcasts, Todd invites inspiring guests to share stories of resilience. His mission? Empower those knocked down by trauma, break mental health stigmas, and spread global resilience. Join Todd's transformative journey from the baseball field to facing tragedy, and discovering the strength to ris ...
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The Antarctic Report

The Antarctic Report

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Science, history, adventure, politics, and technology converge on the Antarctic Report podcast. Each week you’ll hear from an international expert with a compelling story on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean.
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World Affairs Conversations

World Affairs Council of Charleston podcasts

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Distinguished speakers from government, academic organizations, and the business community present timely lectures on international events affecting our lives. For more information: www.waccharleston.org
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Stories are all around us. Digital media has changed the landscape for creators, media professionals, journalists, marketers, and YOU, worldwide. Welcome to Digital Narrative. On this podcast, we discuss compelling case studies and empathy-driven storytelling techniques that create real-world impact. Join this hub for intentional conversation, focused on surfacing best practices and innovative new takes on the most elemental forms of human communication: storytelling and visual arts. In each ...
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Helping you make sense of politics, culture and world affairs – every weekday. Anoosh Chakelian, Andrew Marr and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On the podcast, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to ...
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Bad Table Manners

Whetstone Radio Collective

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Bad Table Manners pushes the boundaries of food storytelling in South Asia. Despite a universal love of delicious food, South Asian communities’ narratives and food practices maintain social hierarchies, caste inequalities, and racial and gender discrimination. In spanning both “high” and “low” food cultures, this podcast deconstructs monolithic notions of South Asian or “Indian” food by diving into micro contexts of households, restaurants, neighborhoods, streets and communities. It also re ...
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The Empire Never Ended

The Empire Never Ended

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This is The Empire Never Ended, the Antifascist Amerikanski-Balkan podcast about (neo) fascist terror, the (deep) state and the alienation, nihilism and desperation produced by the capitalist system. And how to get rid of all that. Something like that... Hosted by Boris Mamlëz, Fritz McAlinden and Rey Katula. Subscribe to our Patreon for weekly premium episodes! https://www.patreon.com/tenepod
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Ink & Irony by EditorialCartoons.ai delivers the day’s top stories—one cartoon at a time. Powered by EditorialCartoons.ai, this daily podcast dives into the boldest, funniest, and most thought-provoking editorial cartoons from around the world. From politics to pop culture, we break down how artists are drawing the lines that shape public opinion. Whether you’re a news junkie, satire lover, or visual storytelling enthusiast, join us each day for a sharp dose of commentary with a sketch of wit.
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2025 marks 50 years of the Biological Weapons Convention. Back in 1975, the treaty entered into force, and by banning biological weapons worldwide, it became the first global treaty to prohibit a particular weapon of war. The Biological Weapons Convention is widely adopted — 189 States Parties have pledged to never develop, produce, stockpile, or u…
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Dr. Elias Sayour, a pediatric hematologist and oncologist, joins Lester Kiewit to discuss research suggesting that Pfizer and Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy in some cancer patients. Dr. Sayour explains that when administered within 100 days of starting checkpoint inhibitor treatment, the vaccines “act …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Mobility, Councillor Rob Quintas, about a proposal to close a number of subways in and around Wynberg and Southfield. The City wants to get input from residents on proceeding with the temporary closures. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk break…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sifiso Mtsweni, spokesperson for the ANC Western Cape’s Provincial Task Team, about the state of the party in the province following the defection of some senior members to the Democratic Alliance, just a year before local government elections. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast …
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Old supermarket trolleys have made way for large bales balanced on makeshift trolleys, hauled along by individuals sometimes wearing high-visibility vests to afford them a little extra visibility, and perhaps some credibility, when they wind their way through suburban streets. Good Morning Cape Town producer, Bruce Hong, spoke to Kelly and Nigel, t…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Sandra Makoasha, a commissioner at the SA Human Rights Commission, about a court decision that now interdicts Operation Dudula members from harassing or preventing any persons thought to be a foreign national from entering a school or healthcare facility. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk…
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The UN climate summit, COP30, is getting under way in Brazil, with global temperatures rising – and global cooperation under deep strain. Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, the UN Secretary-General warns that the world has missed its targets to limit global temperature rise. The stakes are high. But do COP discussions match the urgency? The New…
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A four-month investigation with Channel 4 News reveals harrowing failings at one of Britain’s most prestigious hospitals. Oli Dugmore speaks to the New Statesman's Investigations Editor, Hannah Barnes. Read: Britain’s next maternity scandal LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer the…
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This morning’s Lester in Your Lounge broadcast came to you from Plumstead, where listener and proud Cape Town Lions Club member Gail Darling opened her home to the team. Gail shared her love for the neighbourhood and her passion for community service through the Lions Club, the oldest chapter in South Africa. She spoke about finding purpose in help…
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Has there been an increase in the use of cannabis among adolescents following its decriminalisation and what are the potential impacts on the development of their brains? Should our laws be tightened up in order to protect our children who are susceptible to peer pressure? Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Lisa Dannat, a subspecialist addiction psychiatri…
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A fierce typhoon slams into the Philippines; Russia intensifies drone attacks on Ukraine, and prison for Ireland’s fake cancer star. 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 M…
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In a major mistake, the Madlanga Commission erroneously revealed the names of two key witnesses who were meant to remain anonymous for their own safety. Lester Kiewit speaks to whistleblower Roegshanda Pascoe who was forced to flee the country after testifying against killers, about the price to be paid for wanting to see justice. And why it is cri…
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Too many schools still depend on unsafe and unsanitary pit toilets; sinkholes are appearing once again under Khayelitsha shacks due to collapsing sewer lines; a sense of hope for Khayelitsha youth thanks to a boxing academy. Lester Kiewit speaks to Barbara October of GroundUp News about these stories. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a …
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Is Britain becoming a country of mass violence? On Saturday evening, a Doncaster to London train was forced to stop in Huntingdon after eleven people were injured in a stabbing spree. Anthony Williams, a 32 year-old British national, was charged on Monday with multiple counts of attempted murder. Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel…
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Finding your kitchen counter and floor covered in ants can be quite a nuisance, but how can you get rid of them without using toxic chemicals in an area where food is prepared for your family? Samantha Manne is the head of marketing at Faithful to Nature and she has these handy hints on how to control pests the eco-friendly way. Good Morning Cape T…
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New York City will be heading to the polls on Tuesday 4 November to elect a new mayor, with a neck-and-neck race between Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Silwa on their tails. Lester Kiewit speaks to Sean Jacobs, Professor of International Affairs at The New School. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk b…
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Lester Kiewit gets The Africa Report with Kiri Rupiah of The Continent. They discuss deadly election violence in Tanzania; the end of Lesotho’s anti-corruption unit and the Nobel laureate whose US visa was revoked, but was too busy to care. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your…
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New Yorkers to vote for a new mayor; returning a stolen statue to Egypt; a bottle of very old beer. 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 with Lester Kiew…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Prof Dion Forster, about how US President Donald Trump is using a false narrative to threaten Nigeria with attack, saying christians are being persecuted in that country. Dr Forster is the University Public Theology and Ethics,School of Religion and Theology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at the Vrije Universitei…
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The City of Cape Town is seeking more policing powers for its Metro Police given the drop in South African Police Service personnel and vehicles in the city, while the number of officers deployed by the City of Cape Town has seen an increase. Lester Kiewit speaks to Geordin Hill-Lewis, Executive Mayor for the City of Cape Town, about how he is lobb…
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Have you found an infestation of ants in your home unlike what you’ve seen before? Lester Kiewit speaks to Sebastian Seelig of Pest Free SA about the recent mass appearance of ants in homes across Cape Town and what you can do about it. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your aut…
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In this week’s What the Hack! feature, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to Lester Kiewit about the SAP TechEd conference in Berlin which he is attending, the cool MeacoFan Sefte 8”, and how to delete your digital footprint. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Dr Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Acting Director of the Center for Security, Peace and Conflict Resolution at Nelson Mandela University, about a special meeting held by the members of the Government of National Unity to reflect on 16 months of sharing power, and priorities moving forward. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is…
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Today, Nigel Farage set out his updated vision for the UK economy. At a speech and press conference in London, The Reform UK leader talked tax, immigration, welfare, Brexit and his days working in the City. The New Statesman’s Ethan Croft was at the event. Ethan joins Oli Dugmore to discuss. LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Lyal White, faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) about: Milei’s decisive midterm election victory has reinforced his economic mandate monster Melissa hits the Caribbean; deadly Rio raid becomes a political issue in Brazi and the Day of the Pet. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcas…
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It is often argued that the super-rich should not be taxed at higher rates as it disincentivises growth and success, but a group of wealthy Americans known as Patriotic Millionaires believes otherwise. They argue that wealthy Americans have rigged the system to advantage themselves while leaving ordinary citizens paying higher rates than billionair…
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Hurricane-hit Jamaican towns are desperately waiting for help; arrests after multiple stabbings on train; French cyclist survives ravine fall by drinking wine. 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 Cap…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi MP, about his seven-point plan to stop the grip problem gambling has on many South Africans. He wants to see limitations placed on advertising and impose strict control on influencer marketing and sport sponsorships. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast …
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Lester Kiewit speaks to criminal defence attorney William Booth; about how much sense it makes to call Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to parliament’s Ad Hoc committee investigating high level corruption as he is also currently on trial for conspiracy to commit murder. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. Th…
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South Africa’s “youngtimer” trend continues to gain momentum as more drivers chase the nostalgia of cars from the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. But while the romance of owning an older classic is real, the big question remains whether it is practical and affordable to keep these cars on the road in today’s economy. Oswald Olckers, Supply Chain Executiv…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to student Storm Munro who was assaulted by SAPS members in Manenberg because they assumed he is a gangster. The 22-year-old has pressed charges against the group of seven officers who were involved in the incident which has been caught on film. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast sh…
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About a year and a half ago, I published an episode of Global Dispatches titled "A Genocidal Massacre Is Looming in Darfur." At the time, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had conquered nearly all of Darfur, in western Sudan, except for its largest city, El Fasher. The RSF was laying siege to the city in preparation for an assault, and everythi…
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Is Build Baby Build doomed? Is Katie Lam running for leader? Where is Priti Patel? Can the UK really support 5 large leftist parties? Luke O’Reilly joins Anoosh Chakelian to answer listener questions. Ask us a question LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get o…
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The Deputy PM believes that Labour can beat the threat of the populist right, Nigel Farage and Reform. Lammy says that Labour can achieve this by tackling the cost of living crisis, uniting the centre and left of British politics and putting security first. Oli Dugmore sat down with David Lammy to discuss his plan. Read: Nigel Farage can be stopped…
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Human-caused climate change is fueling extreme floods, wildfires, rising seas, and record-breaking heat all around the world. At the same time, some of the most senior U.S. government officials and other powerful actors are actively defunding climate programs, dismantling research institutions, erasing decades of environmental data, and launching d…
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We are starting a new weekly feature here on Good Morning Cape Town, in time for summer. “Steak Chop van Zijl” (Jaap-Henk Koelewijn) will be guiding Lester Kiewit through all the nuances of the South African braai and help elevate your knowledge of this humble pastime. This week’s topic is all about the braaibroodjie. Good Morning Cape Town with Le…
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Lester Kiewit speaks to Telford Vice, CricBuzz correspondent, about the Proteas Womens team’s amazing progress to the finals of the Womens Cricket World Cup where they will take on India, playing on home turf. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up ca…
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In this edition of the G20 Correspondence Desk, brought to you by RMB and FNB, Lester Kiewit speaks to Nokukhanya Mntambo about the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting this week to finalise global anti-corruption strategies ahead of Friday’s ministerial meeting, and Johannesburg receiving a vote of confidence from Moody’s Ratings despite poli…
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In need of some binge-watching options this weekend? Lester Kiewit chats to Matthew Jantjies-Green about some of the series you can spend some time watching this weekend, including: - IT: Welcome to Derry (Showmax) - ⁠Nobody Wants This (Netflix) - ⁠Star Wars: Visions (Disney+) Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk b…
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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: Public Works Minister Dean MacPherson releases six-point plan to address chronic delivery failures and corruption; the DA tables Economic Inclusion for All Bill; the current state of prison ove…
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