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84 Episodes
52 – 72

Another UK Exit

The result of the United Kingdom European Union Referendum of 2016 was a victory for the "Leave" campaign, amassing a total of 51.9% of the vote.
20 Jan 2020 15 min

The Price Of BREXIT

How much is Brexit costing? Giks talks about the effects Brexit will have on health care and people's lives.
6 Jan 2020 17 min

The January Effect

What is the January Effect? And how do our new years resolution affect the economy in the new year?
30 Dec 2019 24 min

Recession In 2020

Giks goes through the shocking list of countries that are on the brink of going into a recession in 2020.
23 Dec 2019 13 min

Unemployed In December

Today Giks talks about the pros and cons that come with December. Did you know that the unemployment rate increases drastically because of the amount of people that leave their jobs in December or lose their jobs. She goes through the unemployment rate and what these rates look like in…
16 Dec 2019 20 min

The Moral Of The Story 8 Deep Recessions

As 2019 comes to an end, what can we learn from all the past recessions that have taken place, and what would it mean if America got hit with a recession?
9 Dec 2019 19 min

Why BREXIT Matters ... And What Happens Next?

Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. Following a June 2016 referendum, in which 51.9% voted to leave. The UK government formally announced the country's withdrawal in March 2017. How will this exist affect the South African economy, world trade and the world in general?
18 Nov 2019 22 min

The Economics Of Black Friday

The earliest evidence of the phrase 'Black Friday' applied to the day after Thanksgiving. It originated in Philadelphia where it was used to describe the heavy and disruptive pedestrian and vehicle traffic that would occur on the day after Thanksgiving. So how did Black Friday evolve into what it is…
11 Nov 2019 24 min

The End Of ISIS

We all know that ISIS is one of the most dangerous terrorist groups in the world, but recently we haven't really heard much about them. Could it be that Isis no longer exists?
4 Nov 2019 21 min

Knowledge Revolution

Giks focuses on how the economy is now dependant on the quality, quantity and accessibility - otherwise known as the knowledge economy. What is it? How does it affect the country?
28 Oct 2019 22 min

Nobel Prize In Economics 2019

The Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, commonly referred to as the Nobel Prize in Economics, is an award for outstanding contributions to the field of economics, and generally regarded as the most prestigious award for that field. Giks takes a look in detail at what took play at this…
21 Oct 2019 19 min

Corporal Punishment Part 2

Corporal punishment is ideal for disciplining our children, yet many in society today disagree and see it as wrong/abuse. But why? Is it really that bad or are there better ways to discipline your children?
7 Oct 2019 15 min

Corporal Punishment

The government and leaders in municipal positions are fighting to get rid of the basic educative system that reinforced good behavior and discipline. Why have they made corporal punishment illegal?? And what will the consequences of this decision be?
30 Sep 2019 35 min

Fake News

Fake news is constantly being broadcast throughout the world, even on some of the most popular TV and radio stations. This causes unnecessary conflict between nations and people. Why does this happen?
23 Sep 2019 27 min

5 Things You Need To Know About NHI Bill

South African parliament’s portfolio committee on health has called for public submissions on the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. It proposes extensive reforms to the way healthcare is financed and provided, with a central NHI fund that will purchase services on behalf of the entire population. But what are some…
2 Sep 2019 13 min

Ellon Musk's Neuralink

Elon Reeve Musk is a technology entrepreneur, investor, and engineer. He is the founder, CEO, and lead designer of SpaceX; co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla; co-founder of Neuralink; co-founder and co-chairman of OpenAI; and co-founder of PayPal. In December 2016, he was ranked 21st on the Forbes list…
26 Aug 2019 34 min

CR17 Leaks

Cynthia explores the fallout from the disclosure of records related to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2017 campaign to win the ANC presidency continues. Leaked emails and leaked bank records make things look a little suspicious.
19 Aug 2019 54 min

The Big Crash

Do you know about the Big Crash? Find out from Giks what is happening, why it's happening and what implications it will have on us and our surroundings…
5 Aug 2019 51 min

The Truth About Offshore Banking

What is offshore banking and what is really going on when it comes to offshore banking? Is there some destructive illegal activity that we are not aware of?
22 Jul 2019 51 min
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