The Renegade Report
A hard-hitting, factual podcast that seeks to undermine modern narratives with the use of evidence, facts and statistics.
Gwen Ngwenya
Member of Parliament and the Democratic Alliance’s Head of Policy, Gwen Ngwenya is this week’s guest. Gwen discusses the DA’s approach to expropriation without compensation, who actually constitutes the so-called base, and what it means to be liberal in a South African context. Jonathan pushes back against what he perceives…
Ernst Roets
Afriforum Deputy CEO and civil rights activist Ernst Roets returns to the Renegade Report to discuss his recent presentation to Parliament. Roman explores some of the details around Afriforum’s advocacy against the expropriation of land without compensation, while Jonathan delves into the varied and interesting reactions from political parties and…
Gareth van Onselen
Columnist and political analyst, Gareth van Onselen is this week’s podcast guest. Gareth gives his take on the ANC’s lose lose position with EWC, the DA’s rudderless approach to 2019, and the EFF’s ability to drive the country’s political agenda. Roman discusses the likely outcomes and consequences of the national…
Sebastian Shemirani
British conservative and LSE student Sebastian Shemirani joins the show from London this week. Sebastian discusses the political situation in the UK amidst Brexit, his evolution from libertarianism to conservatism, and why he believes conservative values make life worth living. Jonathan queries whether the conservative movement is undergoing an evolution…
Waldimar Pelser
Rapport editor, journalist and TV host Waldimar Pelser is the guest on this instalment. Waldimar explains why he values freedom of speech, what the differences are between English and Afrikaans, and how the age of social media has affected the evolution of journalists. Jonathan discusses how compromised media organisations have…
In The Face Of The Evidence
Will South Africa survive as a liberal democracy? A speech by Frans Cronje.
Frans Cronje
CEO of IRR SA, Frans Cronje joins the Renegade Report this week. Frans delivers an ultimatum on expropriation without compensation, the risks to South Africa, and why some intellectuals are praising it. Roman questions the lack of skin in the game of journalists and Jonathan clarifies Gwen Ngwenya’s positions.
Podcasting Without Compensation
The hosts get into a variety of topics on this instalment of the podcast. Roman speaks about the useful idiots in South African media helping to drive the EWC agenda forward, while Jonathan dispels the myth that Cyril Ramaphosa has a greater master plan which will save us all. The…
Mike Schussler
Economist Mike Schussler joins the hosts of the Renegade Report this week. Mike explains why the IMF won’t bail us out, how wealth creation could occur through a different approach to BEE, and what exactly expropriation of land will do to the economy. Roman questions the folly of the ANC,…
Marius Roodt (Shelley Garland)
The one and only Shelley Garland, aka Marius Roodt, is this episode’s guest. Marius discusses why and how he hoodwinked the Huffington Post into publishing a piece of ridiculous satire, and what happened in the viral aftermath. Roman reflects on the state of mainstream media, and Jonathan wonders how much…
Ghaleb Cachalia
On this episode the Renegades are joined by Democratic Alliance MP Ghaleb Cachalia. Ghaleb tells of his youth and the years he spent both in and out of the country during Apartheid. Roman explores this background in the context of his party allegiance and liberalism, and Jonathan wants to know…
Joel Pollak
UCT alumnus, Harvard graduate and Breitbart editor Joel Pollak is the guest on this week’s episode. Joel explains his evolution from liberal to conservative politics, influenced in many ways by his experiences in South Africa. Roman explores the story behind Trump’s election victory and Jonathan engages with the nature of…
Renaldo Gouws
The Renegades host popular YouTuber and politician, Renaldo Gouws. The conversation meanders its way through the topics of farm murders, ‘white privilege’ and government inefficiency. Roman wants to explore actual solutions for claimed inequities, and Jonathan pushes back against some of Renaldo’s strongly held beliefs.
Goodbye the Beloved Country
On this episode of the Renegade Report, Jonathan and Roman get into a wide-ranging discussion about healthcare, exaggerated messaging, and the risks of empathy. Roman takes apart a novel motivation for expropriation without compensation, and Jonathan explains what he’s most looking forward to in 2019.
Renaldo Gouws
This week’s podcast is a recording of a live YouTube debate held between Jonathan & Roman and Renaldo Gouws. The discussion focuses on free speech, white privilege, the free market, and black economic empowerment.
Ivo Vegter
Libertarian, author and columnist Ivo Vegter joins us for a discussion on tackling the myth of labour as a Giffen good, the reason governments battle to embrace liberty, and why recycling isn’t quite the noble task it’s claimed to be. Jonathan explores Ivo’s views on Trump, and Roman suggests that…
Jeremy Mansfield
Former radio personality turned businessman Jeremy Mansfield joins the Renegade Report this week. Jeremy talks about his political aspirations, the racism he perceives on local talk radio stations, and maintaining his strong opinions in the face of outrage mobs. Roman tackles some of Jeremy’s beliefs around helping the poor, and…
Gideon Joubert
The Renegade Report welcomes back gun rights advocate Gideon Joubert. Gideon discusses the latest moves by Parliament on gun ownership legislation, the seeming inability of police to keep their guns out of criminal hands, and the activity of groups - both for and against an armed citizenry. Jonathan tackles some…
Nic Clelland
Former DA MP and communications expert, Nic Clelland, joins us this week to discuss the key lessons in his new book, Spin. Nic explains the ins and outs of political messaging and gives insight into some of the most successful campaigns of the past 20 years. Roman queries why the…
Miguel Balona
This episode sees the return of filmmaker Miguel Balona. Miguel weighs in on the demise of DStv, and gives his take on the latest blockbusters from Marvel. Jonathan tackles some of the issues in the Star Wars series, and Roman discusses some of the best series he’s watching.