Best Stephen Rand Podcasts (2025)

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Ramaphosa faces pressure to unlock R2tn investment; Govt eyes Temu’s expansion in South Africa 1:17:22

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management, and Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Business Science at Wits University, about South Africa’s growing investment strike as companies hold nearly R2-trillion in cash reserves. They discuss why corporates are delaying investment amid weak…

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Newsmax joins MSM outlets in refusing to sign onto new Pentagon press rules, Jeffries praises MTG for criticizing GOP on healthcare, Obama rebukes Trump's use of Nat'l Guard in cities, And More: 10.14 ... 50:01

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0:00 Donald Trump deserves Nobel Peace Prize after freeing Israeli hostages! Robby Soave | RISING 10:01 Newsmax joins MSM outlets in refusing to sign onto new Pentagon press rules| RISING 18:28 Hakeem Jeffries praises MTG for criticizing GOP on healthcare, Epstein | RISING 23:14 Obama rebukes Trump's use of Nat'l Guard in cities: 'inherently corrup…

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Boxer’s R22.5bn Turnover signals retail Boom; Nobel prize sparks new wave in economic innovation 1:17:46

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Boxer CEO, Marek Masojada about the retailer’s robust financial performance, marked by a 13.9% rise in turnover to R22.5 billion, strong trading profit growth, and strategic expansion — all driven by operational efficiency, customer loyalty, and a relentless focus on delivering value. In other interviews, Prof Adrian Savil…

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Hamas frees living Israeli hostages, Adam Schiff blasts Trump, MIT rejects Trump Admin's deal for universities, And More: 10.13.25 49:56

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0:00 Marjorie Taylor Greene explains real America First agenda w/ Tim Dillon! Robby Soave | RISING 9:54 Hamas frees living Israeli hostages; Knesset celebrates Trump | RISING 18:27 Adam Schiff blasts Trump, says he will not be intimidated by 'vengeance' | RISING 23:41 MIT rejects Trump Admin's deal for universities: A WIN for education! Lindsey Gra…

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The Best Bits of The Money Show: Power Elite Book: AI, Gold & Bubbles 47:14

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Stephen Grootes spoke to Ongama Mtimka about C. Wright Mills’ The Power Elite and how its themes of concentrated political, economic, and military power remain relevant today. He also interviewed Warren Ingram on investment strategies during market bubbles, and later discussed the AI boom and gold rush with Vincent Anthonyrajah and David Shapiro. F…

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PIC boss under fire & why the Rand is gaining strength – The Money Show Explainer 39:05

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Editor-at-Large at Fin24, about why tensions are rising inside the Public Investment Corporation, where internal divisions and clashes over investment strategy have put the asset manager’s investment head in the spotlight, raising fresh questions about governance at the custodian of more than R2.5 trillion in …

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Letitia James slams Trump after getting indicted, The View co-hosts praise Marjorie Taylor Greene for fighting to reopen Gov't, Gavin Newsom beefs with Joe Rogan, And More: 10.10.25 58:03

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0:00 Bari Weiss takeover shows why establishment media is losing to alt media! Robby Soave | RISING 9:35 Letitia James slams Trump after getting indicted, says charges are 'baseless' | RISING 17:41 The View co-hosts praise Marjorie Taylor Greene for fighting to reopen Gov't | RISING 23:06 WSJ: Trump accidentally posted Truth urging Bondi to prosecu…

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PIC backs R1.35bn in mining startups; Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais on strategy and future growth 1:14:16

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Heidi Sternberg, Sector Specialist: Mining at the Public Investment Corporation, about Africa’s largest asset manager’s decision to invest R1.35 billion in early-stage mining ventures. The move aims to boost South Africa’s mining sector by backing projects from post-scoping to bankable feasibility stage, through private eq…

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Rand Paul wants real MAGA agenda on Venezuela, not regime change! , JB Pritzker responds to Trump calling for his arrest, Steve Bannon fumes over Comey not getting perp walked, And More: 10.9.25 56:04

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0:00 Rand Paul wants real MAGA agenda on Venezuela, not regime change! Robby Soave | RISING 9:26 JB Pritzker responds to Trump calling for his arrest | RISING 18:30 Steve Bannon fumes over Comey not getting perp walked| RISING 23:23 Katie Porter threatens to walk out of interview, clashes with local CBS reporter | RISING 32:10 Trump celebrates deal…

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KOL475 | Guest Lecture: Intellectual Property: Principles of Austrian Economics II | ECON104 (Saifedean Ammous and Saylor Academy)

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Kinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 475.This is my guest lecture for Saifedean Ammous's course Principles of Austrian Economics II | ECON104 (recorded May 7, 2020, I believe), also now on Saylor Academy. Transcript and summary and other notes below. KOL441 | The Bitcoin Standard Podcast with Saifedean Ammous: Legal Foundations of a Free Society, P…

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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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MTG goes off on GOP over health insurance premiums ‘doubling!’, Jasmine Crockett bashes Trump for floating no federal worker backpay, Laura Loomer warns Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell, And More ... 1:08:04

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0:00 MTG goes off on GOP over health insurance premiums ‘doubling!’ Lindsey Granger | RISING 9:37 Jasmine Crockett bashes Trump for floating no federal worker backpay | RISING 18:17 Laura Loomer warns Trump not to pardon Ghislaine Maxwell | RISING 22:54 Trump threatens invoking Insurrection Act to deploy troops to US cities | RISING 32:27 Pam Bondi…

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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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AOC attacks Stephen Miller for his height, Mike Johnson ducks Epstein files questions, refuses to swear in Grijalva!, Bluesky users bash CEO for not banning journalist Jesse Singal, And More: 10.7.25 1:08:37

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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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Trump slams Doocy for dem interview, Greta Thunberg, 170+ activists deported by IDF, David Hogg rips Pete Hegseth, And More: 10.6.25 1:05:09

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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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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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Trump implementing Project 2025, Judge denies Abrego Garcia's asylum bid, Trump Admin: US is in 'armed conflict' with drug cartels, And More: 10.3.25 1:07:32

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0:00 Trump implementing Project 2025 despite distancing himself in campaign?! Lindsey Granger | RISING 9:42 Warren cuts off CBS anchor, blasts GOP for pushing 'illegal aliens', healthcare 'lie' | RISING 18:37 Judge denies Abrego Garcia's asylum bid amid rumored deportation to Uganda| RISING 23:18 Trump Admin: US is in 'armed conflict' with drug car…

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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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Joe Rogan stunned by left’s response to Charlie Kirk murder, Vance: Layoffs imminent if shutdown continues, Tim Walz defends Kamala Harris , And More: 10.2.25 1:10:59

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0:00 Joe Rogan stunned by left’s response to Charlie Kirk murder: Robby Soave | RISING 9:44 Vance: Layoffs imminent if shutdown continues; Trump withholds $26B from dem states | RISING 18:22 Tim Walz defends Kamala Harris criticizing his debate performance | RISING 23:19 ICE agents to patrol Super Bowl over Bad Bunny halftime show? Lindsey Granger …

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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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Elon Musk slams Wikipedia over ‘bias’, Don Lemon rips Pete Hegseth after speech, Hollywood fumes over AI actress Tilly Norwood, And More: 10.1.25 1:06:53

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0:00 Teachers Union leader Randi Weingarten smears Trump voters as fascists! Robby Soave | RISING 9:39 Mark Cuban gives Trump props over Pfizer deal to lower drug costs | RISING 18:19 Elon Musk slams Wikipedia over ‘bias’, vows new alternative| RISING 23:26 Trump’s gov’t shutdown circus will backfire with voters: Lindsey Granger | RISING 32:37 Don …

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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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Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over airstrike, Pritzker blasts plan to send 100 troops to Chicago, YouTube paying Trump $24 million, And More: 9.30.25 1:08:58

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0:00 Eric Swalwell vows retribution against people who work with Trump! Robby Soave | RISING 9:54 Netanyahu apologizes to Qatar over airstrike that killed security official | RISING 18:49 Pritzker blasts plan to send 100 troops to Chicago: 'Attack on the Constitution' | RISING 23:37 Voters, donors disillusioned with dem message, should unite agains…

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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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Andrew Cuomo praises Eric Adams for ending reelection bid, MTG breaks with Trump agenda, Michael Cohen stuns says Comey will 'likely' be found guilty, And More: 9.29.25 1:07:40

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0:00 Assata Shakur proves leftists excuse violence; Dems praise cop killer! Robby Soave | RISING 15:01 Ron Wyden blasts Trump admin for ordering Nat'l Guard to Portland | RISING 21:10 Michael Cohen stuns MSNBC panel, says Comey will 'likely' be found guilty | RISING 28:49 MTG breaks with Trump agenda, may indicate MAGA fracture ahead of midterms: L…

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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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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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Trump warns of retribution for 'radical left' , Trump signs EO approving TikTok deal, Obama fires back at Trump, RFK Jr. over alleged Tylenol link to autism, And More: 9.26.25 1:13:49

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0:00 Trump warns of retribution for 'radical left' political violence?! Lindsey Granger | RISING 10:59 Joy Behar slams now-indicted James Comey over what he 'did to Hillary' | RISING 18:32 Jeffries, Schumer bash OMB Director after threats to fire Gov't workers during shutdown | RISING 23:14 Trump signs EO approving TikTok deal; source tells FT it's…

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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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Google admits Biden made them censor, Trump, Vance blame Democrat rhetoric for ICE shooting, Joy Reid bashes JD Vance, says Yale accepted him due to affirmative action, And Moe: 9.25.25 1:11:58

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0:00 Google admits Biden made them censor, YouTube brings back MAGA! Robby Soave | RISING 10:12 Trump, Vance blame Democrat rhetoric for ICE shooting | RISING 18:52 White House rehiring hundreds of employees fired by DOGE | RISING 23:06 RFK Jr. & Trump cause confusion, fear for moms with Tylenol announcement: Lindsey Granger | RISING 33:25 Vance de…