POWER CHAT | Ferial Haffajee and Breitbart's Joel Pollak on democracy, foreign policy, and power
In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with South African-born American conservative political commentator, author and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak for a conversation on US democracy, the Trump presidency, South Africa’s foreign policy, and the future of US-SA relations. A sharp, high-stakes exchange on power, sovereignty, and ideology in a shifting global order.
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Show Notes
In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with South African-born American conservative political commentator, author and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak for a conversation on US democracy, the Trump presidency, South Africa’s foreign policy, and the future of US-SA relations. A sharp, high-stakes exchange on power, sovereignty, and ideology in a shifting global order.
01:06 Trump's First 100 Days and Executive Orders
02:59 Legal Challenges and Political Prosecutions
06:10 Debates on Democracy and Policy
11:20 Government Spending and Efficiency
17:09 US-South Africa Relations and Ambassadorship
20:14 Diplomatic Relations and Misinformation
24:26 Documenting Dissidents' Visit to South Africa
25:08 Legal Jeopardy and Freedom of Speech
26:22 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA)
27:46 US-South Africa Relations and Trade
29:12 South Africa's Foreign Policy and the ICC
30:39 South Africa's Stance on Israel and Palestine
38:25 Personal Reflections and South Africa's Future
43:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze
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