Best MacDonald Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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

25m ago24:24

24:24

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

26m ago42:22

42:22

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

16h ago9:31

9:31

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

17h ago6:26

6:26

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

17h 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

17h 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

18h ago7:37

7:37

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

18h ago8:57

8:57

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

19h 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

19h ago4:50

4:50

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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Jonathan Savage

20h ago

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Jonathan Savage - Jonathan joins us again from The Hauge as world leaders gather for a NATO summit.

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Katlyn Cordoso

20h 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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Debbie Miller

20h ago

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

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Mike Austin

20h ago

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Mike Austin - Mike opens the 1320 WILS Morning Wake-Up on Wednesday, June 25.

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Rep. Jason Woolford

20h 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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Ryan Schmelz

20h ago

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Ryan Schmelz - How is the Big, Beautiful Bill progressing?

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

7h ago24:16

24:16

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

7h ago43:00

43:00

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

1d ago7:08

7:08

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

1d ago7:40

7:40

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

1d ago9:43

9:43

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

1d ago4:34

4:34

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

6:53

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

5:25

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

24:00

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

8:15

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

7:17

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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Dr. John Braccio

2d ago

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Dr. John Braccio - As we continue to face a heat wave, how are our emotions affected by climate? Is it wise to make important decisions in hot temperatures?

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Kim Carlson

2d ago

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Kim Carlson - After a shooting at a congregation in Wayne, churches across the state are reexamining their security measures.

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Steve Cotton

2d ago

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Steve Cotton - As US military involvement in the Middle East once again heightens, why have gas prices not followed suit?

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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.

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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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Hour 2: Ryan Rowland-Smith on the Mariners series win over the Cubs 22:51

21h ago22:51

22:51

Bob and Dave have their weekly conversation with Ryan Rowland-Smith to get his thoughts on the Mariners amazing win over the Cubs, what he’s seen from Julio, the current state of the Mariners pitching rotation, and how impressive Cal Raleigh has been this season, and they ask if Sonics fans were watching when OKC won the NBA finals last night.…

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Hour 1: Should Mariners Catcher Cal Raleigh be the AL MVP front-runner? 44:00

21h ago44:00

44:00

Bob and Dave look back on how impressive the Mariners offense was in their weekend series win over the Cubs, they break down why Cal Raleigh should be the front-runner for the AL MVP right now, they discuss how worried we should be about Julio’s continued home run drought, and they make their predictions for the Mariners series against the Twins in…

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CapeTalk Nedbank Business Ignite Finalist : The Sauce Queen, Bruce Isaacs 13:51

3d ago13:51

13:51

Nedbank Business Ignite celebrates our fearless entrepreneur who challenge the norm and see opportunity where others see obstacles. The Sauce Queen's business model is characterized by innovative approaches, leveraging exceptional flavour and value adding to create new value propositions and serve customer needs more efficiently. They created a new…

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UFS to launch South Africa’s second veterinary science training facility 8:22

3d ago8:22

8:22

Dr Nalize Scheepers from the Department of Sustainable Food Systems and Development at the University of the Free State speaks to Pippa Hudson, standing in for Lester Kiewit, about the institution’s new veterinary science programme — only the second of its kind in South Africa. She explains how the initiative aims to address the country’s critical …

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A World View from London: Trump bombs Iran. What now? 4:36

3d ago4:36

4:36

President Donald Trump celebrates dropping bombs on Iran, female tennis players show not all athletes are good sports, and a little black bear is finally freed from a plastic bin lid after two years. Vicki Turner shares details on these stories with Pippa Hudson. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.…

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Why you should change your passwords now: Biggest info leak in history exposes 16 billion passwords 5:47

3d ago5:47

5:47

Pippa Hudson speaks to Craig Pedersen, director of the Computer Guy Forensics, about the largest data and password leak in history with 16billion passwords and credentials exposed. It has prompted Google to advise users to change passwords immediately. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This progr…

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Trump plunges U.S into Middle East war with bombing raid 7:06

3d ago7:06

7:06

Pippa Hudson speaks to Naeem Jeenah, Senior Researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection (MISTRA), about the U.S’ bombing of Iran’s suspected nuclear sites, with President Donald Trump calling it a huge success. Iran has hit back to say they had evacuated at least one of the sites, and that the U.S had effectively now entered the…

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Money on a Monday: Navigating unpaid school fees, legal duties, debt, and exemptions 8:48

3d ago8:48

8:48

Ashleigh Laurent, Legal Counsel at TPN from MRI Software, speaks to Pippa Hudson about the growing challenge of unpaid school fees in South Africa. They discuss the legal duties of schools and parents, the importance of clear communication around debt and exemptions, and practical steps to manage this complex issue. Ashleigh shares valuable insight…

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Cape Town teen wins global eco-journalism award for photo of post-fire regrowth 9:34

3d ago9:34

9:34

WESSA CEO Cindy-Lee Cloete speaks to Pippa Hudson about Cape Town student Alexandra de Roo’s first-place win in the global Young Reporters for the Environment (YRE) International Competition. Cloete, who launched the programme in South Africa back in 2018, reflects on what this milestone means for environmental education and the rise of African you…

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Adrienne Woodland

3d ago

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Adrienne Woodland - Adrienne gives updates on the latest local and regional gas prices-- looks like they'll be fluctuating. The Israel-Iran war may have something to do with it but it's mostly due to barrel prices in the U.S. Also, how the prices will affect Summer travel plans whether on a plane, boat, or in a car. Regardless, New Orleans here we …

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Ashley Smith-Thomas

3d ago

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Ashley Smith-Thomas - Founder and CEO Ashley discusses possible regime change in Iran-- is it a good idea or not? How do we go about it if so? Make Iran Great Again..? On more compelling talk radio 1320 WILS.

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