Podcast

Ramaphosa fires DA minister; and Joe Emilio on "Stolen Ground" documentary

Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and guest Joe Emilio as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.

Jun 27 •

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We need RADICAL solutions for local government in SA

Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Zakhele Mthembu as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.

Jun 20 •

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A year of GNU FAILURES and Cyril wants to shoot the breeze

National dialogue? More like national monologue!

Jun 13 •

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Gayton defends LAVISH govt spending; EFF fighting fuel levy

Catch up with this week's news with the Rational Standard

Jun 6 •

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Ramaphosa DOUBLES DOWN on racial discrimination

Race, Power, and Policy: Unpacking Ramaphosa’s Transformation Agenda

May 30 •

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A disaster in DC and a bungled budget at home

May 23 •

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Tax Freedom Day in SA, Trump decriminalisation drive and refugees arrive in US

Join David Ansara, Martin van Staden and Dr Morné Malan as they dive into some of the most pressing issues of the week.

May 16 •

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A week of STATE LOSSES in court - will the judiciary save SA?

Or are the courts captured alongside the state?

May 9 •

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Workers' Month: Remembering the millions of victims of communism

And no, capitalism's death count doesn't even come close.

May 2 •

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Who really "won" the budget battle?

Three months of gaslighting.

Apr 25 •

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Cyril sends Trump-hater to "repair" US-SA relationship; decentralisation necessary to save Joburg

A series of self-inflicted wounds.

Apr 17 •

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Can South Africa’s press be saved?

Apr 11 •

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