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2026.07.17 – Prof Lise Korsten – The United States is currently battling a major Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce. Could a similar foodborne parasite outbreak occur in South Africa, and how prepared is our food safety system to detect and respond to it?
Jul 17, 20268 min
2026.07.17 – Barry Viljoen – “World Emoji Day – Are Emojis Changing the Way We Express Our Emotions? “
Jul 17, 20268 min
2026.07.17 – John Day – Trump’s Primetime Address – Will New 2020 Election Claims Change Anything?
Jul 17, 202610 min
2026.07.16 – Taryn Harris – Transfer Talk
Jul 16, 202617 min
2026.07.16 – Helen Zille – “Critics might argue that repairing potholes and clearing illegal dumping is the responsibility of the City, not political parties. How do you respond to concerns that this risks blurring the line between campaigning and governance? “
Jul 16, 202615 min
2026.07.16 – Anthony Reich – Israel Report
Jul 16, 202617 min
2026.07.16 – Professor Bill Kolbrener – The resignation of PEN America’s president has surprised many people. What does this episode tell us about the current state of free expression within literary and cultural institutions?
Jul 16, 20268 min
2026.07.16 – Dr. Ronit Levine-Schnur – The High Court has temporarily frozen this new law almost immediately after it was passed. What was the court’s reasoning, and why did it act so quickly?
Jul 16, 202612 min
2026.07.15 – Rabbi Michael Katz – Tisha B’Av commemorates the destruction of both Holy Temples in Jerusalem, but it also marks several other tragedies throughout Jewish history. Why have so many painful events become associated with this particular day?
Jul 15, 202610 min
2026.07.15 – Dr Daniel Israel – SAHPRA says these particular products pose a severe safety risk. What kinds of dangers could patients face if they continue using recalled or unregistered medicines?
Jul 15, 20269 min
2026.07.15 – Anthony Reich – Israel Report
Jul 15, 202617 min
2026.07.15 – Dr Karl Kruszelnicki – Wednesday’s with Dr Karl
Jul 15, 20266 min
2026.07.15 – Craig Pantanowitz – Justice Minister Kubayi suggested that South Africa’s stance against Israel at the ICJ may have made the country a target and implied there could have been Israeli involvement in recent unrest. Why did you feel it was important to publicly challenge those claims?
Jul 15, 202610 min
2026.07.15 – Prof Eytan Gilboa – Should the US dismantle the ICC and What threat is pose
Jul 15, 202610 min
2026.07.14 – Dr Hanan Bushkin – Why we do what we do
Jul 14, 202617 min
2026.07.14 – Major (ret) Andrew Fox – The United Nations is once again calling for de-escalation and renewed diplomacy. From your perspective, how realistic is that appeal given the current realities on the ground?/
Jul 14, 202610 min
2026.07.14 – Anthony Reich – Israel Report
Jul 14, 202616 min
2026.07.14 – Dina Diamond – One of the biggest complaints from advertisers is that AI is making creative decisions on behalf of brands. How much control are marketers actually giving up when they rely on AI-driven advertising? And what impact does this have on brand identity
Jul 14, 202610 min
2026.07.14 – Dr Vic Alhadeff – Australia report
Jul 14, 20269 min
2026.07.14 – Dr. AMIT MOR – Trump has also proposed imposing a 20% charge on cargo moving through the Strait. From a legal and commercial perspective, is such a move realistically enforceable under international maritime law?
Jul 14, 20269 min
2026.07.13 – Rob Hutchinson – why has government decided that South Africa needs a new Strategic Petroleum Stock Policy, , how vulnerable is South Africa to disruptions in global fuel supply, and how serious is that risk?
Jul 13, 20267 min
2026.07.13 – Ryan Smith – Hundreds of Afrikaner applicants reportedly believed they were on track to resettle in the United States, only to discover that their refugee applications had been rejected or placed on hold. What do you make of these latest developments?
Jul 13, 20269 min
2026.07.13 – Anthony Reich – Israel Report
Jul 13, 202617 min
2026.07.13 – Simon Gear – “Forecasts suggest this could be one of the stronger El Niño events in recent years. How concerned should South Africans be, and how confident are scientists in these predictions? “
Jul 13, 20267 min
2026.07.13 – Cassandra Potgieter – The Motor Minute – Fuelled by Engen X-treme
Jul 13, 20269 min
2026.07.13 – David May – Republicans currently enjoy a comfortable Senate majority, but with the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Mitch McConnell’s illness, how significant is this moment for the party heading into the midterm elections?
Jul 13, 202611 min
2026.07.10 – Bernard Moerdler – while the current confrontation appears centred on Iran and the United States, how likely is it that Israel could become directly involved if tensions continue to escalate?
Jul 10, 202610 min
2026.07.10 – Dr Dan Diker – These latest strikes have understandably raised concerns. From your perspective, do they represent isolated violations, or are we witnessing the beginning of the collapse of the ceasefire?
Jul 10, 202614 min
2026.07.10 – Lt. Col. Eyal Dror – Israel Report
Jul 10, 202618 min
2026.07.10 – Eugene Herbert – BMW has recalled hundreds of thousands of vehicles worldwide over a potential fire risk. What exactly is the fault, and why was the recall considered necessary?
Jul 10, 20266 min
2026.07.10 – Jan Daniel Uys – Many people have never heard of “cognitive shuffling” or “micro-dreaming.” What is this technique, and why is it attracting so much attention among sleep experts?.
Jul 10, 20269 min
2026.07.10 – Professor Bill Kolbrener – One of the oldest antisemitic conspiracy theories is the claim that Jews somehow “control the world.” Despite centuries of evidence disproving it, why does this myth continue to survive and resurface?
Jul 10, 202611 min
2026.07.09 – Amanda Porter – Unpacking the collaboration between City Power and CAP Green that is fixing the street lights in the area
Jul 9, 202611 min
2026.07.09 – Warren Sher and Kim Nates – Crossing Jewish divides through Limmud (opposite political, religious and social spectrum; friends and co-volunteers at Limmud)
Jul 9, 202615 min
2026.07.09 – Taryn Harris – Transfer Talk
Jul 9, 202616 min
2026.07.09 – Anthony Reich – Israel Report
Jul 9, 202614 min
2026.07.09 – Dr Anton Meyberg – Many people care familiar with Ozempic and Wegovy, but this new medication appears to be generating considerable excitement. Why are researchers describing orforglipron as a potential game-changer?
Jul 9, 20267 min
2026.07.09 – Alexander Shabbos Kestenbaum – President Trump says regime change is not the objective, yet suggested that destroying Iran’s leadership could ultimately produce that outcome. Can those two positions realistically be separated?
Jul 9, 202613 min
2026.07.08 – Yigal Marcus – From Israel’s perspective, does this concern stem primarily from Türkiye’s military capabilities, or from growing distrust of President Erdoğan’s government and its regional ambitions?
Jul 8, 20268 min
2026.07.08 – Charisse Zeifert – what was the significance of the World Jewish Congress National Community Directors Forum, and why was it important for the South African Jewish Board of Deputies to participate
Jul 8, 202611 min
2026.07.08 – Anthony Reich – Israel Report
Jul 8, 202618 min
2026.07.08 – Dr Wai Zse Leung – “Australia’s under-16 social media ban was hailed as world-leading legislation, yet new testing suggests it’s struggling almost from day one. Is this a failure of the law itself, or of the technology being used to enforce it? “
Jul 8, 20268 min
2026.07.08 – David May – reports suggest Prime Minister Netanyahu opposes the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Türkiye. Why is this issue attracting so much attention, and why does Israel view it as strategically significant?
Jul 8, 202610 min
2026.07.07 – Prof Anton Harber – Why do you believe societies need spaces where controversial or uncomfortable ideas can be openly debated?
Jul 7, 202613 min
2026.07.07 – Prof. Kobi Michael – Will Hamas give up Gaza
Jul 7, 20269 min
2026.07.07 – Anthony Reich – Israel Report
Jul 7, 202618 min
2026.07.07 – Barry Viljoen – the idea that books can improve mental health sounds almost too simple. From a psychological perspective, what exactly is bibliotherapy, and why is it attracting so much attention today?
Jul 7, 20268 min
2026.07.07 – Dr Vic Alhadeff – Australia report
Jul 7, 20267 min
2026.07.07 – David Smith-Washington – Major sporting events inevitably become political. How has the US government used the World Cup as an opportunity to project American leadership and soft power?
Jul 7, 202611 min
2026.07.06 – Jan Vermeulen – Millions of people are now using AI to generate articles, music, images and videos. The obvious question is: who actually owns that content—the user, the AI company, or nobody at all?
Jul 6, 202613 min