This week the Renegade Report features Jerusalem Post journalist Lahav Harkov. Lahav speaks about the disingenuous nature of implying there is any kind of apartheid in Israel, the situation in the West Bank and Gaza, and the motivation the State has for its strict border security. Roman enquires about the…
Uber Head of Business for Subsaharan Africa, Justin Spratt joins the Renegades this week. Justin is deeply concerned about the lack of dialogue and meaningful conversations in South Africa. He has a new proposal to change that. Roman is interested in finding and supporting new and exciting public intellectuals, while…
English Professor and ardent anti-feminist Janice Fiamengo is the guest on this episode of the Renegade Report. Janice reflects on the feminist movement of which she was once a part, and whether the core message has changed, or if it is now merely a more true reflection of what it…
This episode features Venezuelan guest and resident Christian Kaleb Caruzo. Christian gives a first hand account of the history and progression of Socialism in his country, including the role played by the notorious figure of Hugo Chavez. Roman explores the deepening crisis facing Venezuelans and Jonathan probes what, if any,…
This week on the Renegade Report, the Renegades answer your questions! Find out what we think about Cyril Ramaphosa winning the elective conference, the reaction to our antinatalism debate, as well as our plans for 2018.
This episode of the podcast hosts a debate between University of Cape Town Professor of Philosophy, David Benatar, and the University of Toronto’s Professor of psychology, Jordan B Peterson. David is a proponent of antinatalism, which posits that birth is an overall negative event and as such it follows that…
On this final episode of the podcast for the year, the hosts reflect back on 2017. Friend of the show, Nicholas Babaya, pops in to join the conversation. Roman is keen to rate Donald Trump and remind everyone of how great anarchy would be, while Jonathan considers the decline of…
This episode plays host to former political speech writer turned consultant and election polling expert, Dawie Scholtz. He explains his voting models and the influencing factors in South Africa from geography to socio-economics to voter psychology. Roman is his usual impolite self about voters and democracy as he probes at…
This episode of the show plays host to Institute of Economic Affairs' director of lifestyle economics, columnist and author Christopher Snowdon. Chris discusses many of the ideas expressed in his new book 'Killjoys', which looks at the paternalistic policies of governments in an attempt to save people from themselves. The…
This episode sees the return of staunch libertarian Martin van Staden. Martin lays out his philosophical case for self-ownership, defends his position on open borders, and fleshes out his opposition to political pragmatism. Roman explores and defends Herman Mashaba’s policies on inner city buildings, while Jonathan finds common ground with…
On this Renegade Report the hosts are joined by fearless writer of The Jaundiced Eye column, William Saunderson-Meyer. William has some choice words for the embattled news industry, hones in on the historical context for accurate journalism, and decries the click-based economics of modern media businesses. Roman explores the antique…
The Renegade Report is joined by neuroscientist and columnist Dr Debra Soh on this instalment of the show. Debra describes the burgeoning field of sexual neuroscience, the need to keep science apolitical, and the importance of trying to answer even those questions which scare us. Jonathan queries the controversy around…
Acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the Center for Industrial Progress, Alex Epstein joins the hosts for this episode of the Renegade Report. Epstein outlines the meaning of human flourishment and the effect fossil fuels have had on this indicator. He provides compelling arguments for better energy through innovation, valuing…
Agricultural economist and columnist Wandile Sihlobo is the guest on this insightful episode of the show. Wandile tackles many of the misconceptions around land reform, food security and farming exports in South Africa. Jonathan explores the potential value chain of a growing agricultural sector, and Roman takes on the implementation…
Acclaimed Advocate Gerrie Nel and now private prosecutor joins the Renegades this week. Gerrie explains the uniqueness of his new office and the steps required to successfully prosecute privately. Roman questions Gerrie's notion of justice leading to an interesting debate, while Jonathan enquires about Gerrie's previous cases, the complexity thereof,…
Columnist and political commentator, Simon Reader, is the guest on this episode. Simon recalls his experiences of living next door to the Guptas and the early warnings which abounded about the family. The discussion explores the advancing Marxist agenda in education, general society and major politics - including the rise…
On this episode of the show, former guest and now chief executive of Project UBU, Justin McCarthy joins the hosts. Justin explains the blockchain, cryptocurrency, and how it is likely to revolutionise the world. Roman wants to better understand the role this technology can play in providing a universal basic…
Roman is joined by anarchist and programmer Mpiyakhe Dhlamini. Mpiyakhe explains the evolution of his political ideology from a young socialist to an anarcho-capitalist today. The conversation dovetails Mpiyakhe’s self education as a programmer, his current studies on machine learning, and his views on the erosion of community organisations.
Two sleep-deprived hosts ramble for an hour about #CountryDuty, Makhosi Khoza and Zuma’s future plans. It could be good. It probably isn’t. Give it a try.
South African filmmaker, Miguel Balona, joins the Renegade Report this week. Miguel breaks down the reasons why the South African film industry is in the doldrums, including conservative producers, ideologically compromised funders, and an undiscerning public. Roman bemoans the poor quality of Hollywood films, while Jonathan takes credit for inspiring…
19 Sep 2017
1 hr 28 min
52 – 72
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