Best MacDonald Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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Emerging economies – Focus on India: Indian astronaut, B2 Stealth bomber and US Tariffs 3:43

2h ago3:43

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John Maytham speaks to Prof. Dilip Menon, Professor of History in the International Relations Department at Wits University, about: an Indian astronaut in space; a B2 Stealth bomber and an Indian spy; and US Tariffs and Indian agriculture. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your …

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Nedbank Business Ignite: Spotlight on Autism Resources SA 8:55

2h ago8:55

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Nedbank Business Ignite is back on Cape Talk, recognising small businesses that have dared to scale. One of this year’s standout finalists is Jaco de Goede, founder of Autism Resources South Africa — an online hub created by parents of autistic children, for parents of autistic children. The platform offers specialised toys, therapy aids, and anxie…

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Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Claiming Zohran Mamdani, Men Dodging Fiction, and Gen Z’s “Fridge Cigarette 7:30

3h ago7:30

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With John Maytham standing in for Lester Kiewit, Rebecca Davis joins him for a special early edition of their weekly segment Plan B, where they unpack the stories stirring conversation in the news and online. This morning, they claim New York City mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani as one of Cape Town’s own – tenuous links be damned – and explore the e…

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Why our justice and prison system needs an overhaul 10:43

3h ago10:43

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How can South Africa’s correctional system be overhauled? After visiting correctional facilities around the country, Judicial Inspectorate for Correctional Services, Judge Edwin Cameron, has written a book "Behind Prison Walls: Unlocking a Safer South Africa" along with Rebecca Gore and Sohela Surajpal (all three have worked at the Judicial Inspect…

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A World View from London: NATO and Trump 3:49

4h ago3:49

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The NATO alliance agrees a 5 percent spend on defence; Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’ 20-million-dollar wedding; and let’s go Glasto! Glastonbury 2025 kicks off. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape…

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Designer goods brought into SA via parallel imports no longer deemed to be counterfeit 5:57

4h ago5:57

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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Appeal has handed down a game-changing decision that is set to reshape the landscape of intellectual property and consumer rights in the country. The court ruled that authentic designer goods cannot be classified as counterfeit, even when imported without the consent of local trademark holders. But what im…

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SAPS in crisis: high forensic backlog, low detective numbers 7:27

5h ago7:27

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The Portfolio Committee on Police have received a SAPS report painting a grim picture of law enforcement: detective numbers are dangerously low, and the forensic backlog is worryingly high. Committee chair Ian Cameron discusses the implications with John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.…

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How courts declare properties can be sold in execution 8:58

5h ago8:58

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How and when is it decided that a property is to be auctioned off in order to recoup money owed to creditors? Is it the preferred mechanism to achieve a price that is close to fair market value? How is the reserve price determined? John Maytham speaks to Ciresh Singh, associate professor of mercantile law at UNISA. Good Morning Cape Town with Leste…

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Wildlife rehabilitation courses now available in the Western Cape 6:26

5h ago6:26

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Where does one take injured animals and birds so that they can be treated and rehabilitated before being returned to the wild? Michelle Watson is a certified wildlife rehabilitator (CWR) co-founder of the Kogelberg Biosphere Wildlife Rescue and Training Center. She runs internationally-recognised training courses teaching new rehabbers the principl…

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Ryan Schmelz

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Ryan Schmelz - Ryan gives updates on the once delayed 1st briefing on Iran in Congress today-- will there be any more reasons to drop any more F-bombs? on the Morning Wake-Up 1320 WILS.

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Chip Lupo

9h ago

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Chip Lupo - Chip shares holiday ratings for 100 cities around the U.S. for the 4th of July coming up on everything from cost to safety-- where does Detroit land? on 1320 WILS.

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Jonathan Savage

9h ago

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Jonathan Savage - Returning to London from the NATO Summit in the Netherlands Jonathan shares the talks that took place about where things currently stand in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, how President Trump was received, the U.S. vs. U.K., but all seems to be okay-- groovy, baby!! on 1320 WILS.…

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Mike Austin

9h ago

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Mike Austin - Mike opens the Morning Wake-Up for Thursday, June 26th on 1320 WILS with the National Anthem, the show run down for the day, and what are you doing for the 4th of July? Get your food and travel plans ready!! Also, the PGA in Detroit and the first female runner, Kenya's Faith Kipyegon, to attempt to run 1 mile in 4 minutes-- go girl!! …

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John Gonzalez

9h ago

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John Gonzalez - Co-host of "Behind The Mitten" Gonzo shares all of the fun things him and Amy will be doing around Da Mitt coming up including the best fireworks for the 4th (hint: Bay City!!), Amy's T.V. show, and the Michigan hot dog battle between the West and East sides of the state continues-- to pickle relish or to stadium cheese?-- fight!! o…

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Hour 2: Seahawks legend Dave Krieg on his favorite memories of playing in Seattle 24:24

14h ago24:24

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Bob and Dave are joined by former Seahawks QB Dave Krieg to celebrate being named to the Seahawks Top 50 team and to look back on his favorite moments of playing with Wyman in Seattle.

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Hour 1: The Mariners keep winning, can’t gain ground on the Astros in the AL West 42:22

14h ago42:22

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Bob and Dave look at what last night’s win over the Twins did to the Mariners hopes of winning the AL West, they hear what some prominent national MLB analysts are saying about the Cal Raleigh’s chances of being named MVP, they hear what the other Seattle Sports hosts had to say about new Seahawks QB Sam Darnold and Rowdy Tellez being DFA’d in the …

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite: Bio-Pak 9:31

1d ago9:31

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Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. Bio-Pak is a South African-based manufacturer of home compostable food packaging, including coffee cups, lids, and cartons. Their core offering is sustainable, plastic-free packaging that breaks down naturally in a hom…

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The quest to break the 4-minute mile for women 6:26

1d ago6:26

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Is the elusive four-minute mile for women within reach? The current world record for the distance is held by Faith Kipyegon and sits at 4’07,64”, after being set on 21 July 2023 at a Diamond League meeting in Monaco. But to break the four-minute barrier, Kipyegon will need to improve on her best time by 2 seconds a lap when she attempts the feat on…

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Malusi Gigaba’s battle with Showmax: show none or show it all? 6:46

1d ago6:46

6:46

Legal expert Emma Sadleir Berkowitz joined John Maytham to give a legal perspective on the battle between former Cabinet minister Malusi Gigaba and streaming platform Showmax, over an episode of the Untied docuseries featuring explosive claims from his ex-wife, Nomachule Mngoma. Gigaba is seeking to block the broadcast, citing reputational damage a…

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A World View from London: Iran and Israel ignore Trump’s ceasefire 4:05

1d ago4:05

4:05

The latest on the conflict between Israel and Iran; Safety regulators target Tesla’s erratic robot taxis; and the Queen Elizabeth memorial with a bridge inspired by her wedding tiara. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme …

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The Gupta Saxonwold properties go under the hammer – auctioneers weigh in 7:37

1d ago7:37

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Graham van Niekerk, National Operations Manager at Park Village Auctions, speaks to John Maytham about the upcoming sale of the Gupta Saxonwold properties. Graham shares insights into why this auction is generating so much public interest, the type of buyers they’re seeing, and how this sale fits into Park Village’s broader experience with high-pro…

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Netanyahu’s Iran mission has been a failure and a slap in the face for Trump 8:57

1d ago8:57

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Dr Ori Goldberg is an independent analyst, who holds a PhD in Middle Eastern Studies with a specialisation in Iranian affairs. He is a former university professor and national security consultant. He speaks to John Maytham about why Israel’s mission into Iran a failure has been, and how U.S President Donald Trump was used to further Benjamin Netany…

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GroundUp News: MPs not satisfied with SASSA’s new verification process 10:19

1d ago10:19

10:19

National Treasury could withhold funds to the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) if it finds that conditions attached to its budget allocation are not being met, and among those conditions is the verification of grant recipients; the Western Cape High Court is hearing the application by the City of Cape Town to evict dozens of people livi…

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Are commuters and taxi drivers now safe as CATA and CODETA resolve route conflicts? 4:50

1d ago4:50

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After eight lives were lost in violent clashes over lucrative routes, the Cape Almagamated Taxi Association(Cata) and the Cape Organisation for the Democratic Taxi Association(Codeta) have reached an agreement on key routes, including the Mfuleni–Somerset Route. John Maytham speaks to chair of the SA National Taxi Council’s Western Cape branch, Man…

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Rep. Jason Woolford

1d ago

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Rep. Jason Woolford - The House Oversight Committee hearing testimony from Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson over her Michigan Transparency Network.

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Debbie Miller

1d ago

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Debbie Miller - Debbie offers some tips on taking care of aging relatives.

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Sally Babbitt

1d ago

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Sally Babbitt - WEEKLY LEGAL: How will a recent NCAA settlement determine the future of NIL and collegiate athletics as a whole?

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Lt. Darren Dykens

1d ago

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Lt. Darren Dykens - The Lansing Police Department is sponsoring new recruits looking to attend police academy.

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Paul Peters

1d ago

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Paul Peters - How are businesses dealing with burnout in the workplace.

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Katlyn Cordoso

1d ago

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Katlyn Cordoso - The Greater Lansing Food Bank holding a Hunger Phone-a-thon to ensure no child goes hungry this summer.

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Hour 2: El Hombre Michael Bradley on Cal Raleigh’s amazing season for the Mariners 24:16

1d ago24:16

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Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with El Hombre Michael Bradley to get his thoughts on Cal Raleigh’s standing in the AL MVP field, the nationwide hatred for the Astros, and Aaron Rodgers’ future in the NFL, and they look at where the Mariners stand in the MLB Playoff race.

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Hour 1: Will Cal Raleigh make history for the Mariners this season? 43:00

1d ago43:00

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Bob and Dave put Cal Raleigh’s amazing home run totals into historical context, they discuss their confidence level in the Mariners pitching rotation following Bryan Woo’s great outing in the win over the Twins, they discuss what this Mariners could look like if Julio is able to get back to All-Star form, and they ask if this season will be a disap…

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RMB Africa Focus Season 4: Africa’s competitive edge in global markets 7:08

2d ago7:08

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Guest: Crystal Orderson The RMB Africa Focus series is back on CapeTalk to give insights into Africa’s economic resilience and why the continent remains central to global investment conversations. John Maytham speaks to Crystal Orderson about Africa’s competitive edge in global markets. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the …

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Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite : Kapablock 7:40

2d ago7:40

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Guest: Andrew Frost | Managing Director of Kapablock Cape Talk Nedbank Business Ignite : Kapablock Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. Kapablock is a manufacturing business which produces four different and distinct products - each with their own brand. …

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Birds, Sex and Beauty: An Interview with author Matt Ridley 9:43

2d ago9:43

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Guest: Matt Ridley | Science writer, journalist and businessman Why do some birds put on an elaborate dance in order to attract a mate? Does it ensure the survival of the species? Matt Ridley is a science writer, journalist and businessman, and his latest book “Birds, Sex and Beauty” continues the search for answers which the likes of Charles Darwi…

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The World View from London with Vicki Turner: Russia stands with Iran 4:34

2d ago4:34

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Russia has announced it will stand with Iran in the face of US attack; the new Vera C telescope in Chile promising a more sharply-focused look into space; a very old and valuable violin stolen in a pub. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with John Maytham Russia has announced it will stand with Iran in the face of US attack; the new Vera …

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Iran strikes US base in Qatar 6:53

2d ago6:53

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Guest: Professor Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar Iran launched a missile attack on Monday (23 June 2025) targeting a US missile base in Qatar, in what it said was retaliation for American strikes against its nuclear sites over the weekend. To get a sense of the implications this will have on the current sit…

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How will conflict between U.S and Iran affect our fuel prices? 5:25

2d ago5:25

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Guest: Tracey-Lee Solomon | Economist at Bureau for Economic Research The world is watching the oil price, as Iran hits back at the U.S for bombing their nuclear sites. Tracey-Lee Solomons is an economist at the Bureau for Economic Research and joins John Maytham to discuss the impact this may have on fuel prices on South Africa. Good Morning Cape …

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Germany overcomes history and prepares for war 24:00

2d ago24:00

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After decades of enjoying peacetime dividends and American protection, Germany is now re-arming in a hurry. Troop numbers in the Bundeswehr had withered since the 1990s and spending dipped well below 2%. But with bellicose Russia on Europe’s borders and US support no longer a guarantee, that's all changing. The real question is: are Germans ready t…

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What the Hack! Cloud security, anti-poaching tech, and how not to confuse your AI 8:15

2d ago8:15

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Guest: Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx and Editor-in-Chief of Gadget.co.za On this week’s episode of What the Hack!, Arthur Goldstuck speaks to John Maytham after attending Amazon Web Services’ re:Inforce Cybersecurity Conference, where the biggest story is the growing arms race in the cloud - providers must keep systems open and accessibl…

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Ja well no fine: Young readers given library amnesty over school holidays 7:17

2d ago7:17

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Guest: Naziem Hardy | Heads up the Libraries acquisitions unit for the City of Cape Town Coinciding with the winter school break, the City of Cape Town’s Libraries and Information Service will be having a fine-free week for patrons up to the age of 17 during the week of 30 June to 5 July 2025. During this week patrons may return the items to any li…

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Jeff Monosso

2d ago

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Jeff Monosso - What's the outlook on summer gas prices?

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Eben Brown

2d ago

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Eben Brown - FOX ON TECH: Billions of user passwords on popular websites have been breached. Eben Brown brings us what should you know about the leaks.