
Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 31 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

South Africa’s economy might be moving forward, but the public sector is sliding into a kind of casual anarchy. Almost every robot in the country is now regarded as a suggestion, not an instruction. Is this fixable? How bad is anarchy? Corporate fina... more
The biggest question, when it comes to gold, is whether you say “all that glitters is not gold” or “all that glisters is not gold”. The formally accurate version from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice is “glisters”, but what the bard meant was “gl... more
Floods in the Kruger National Park but drought in the Karoo – weather problems abound. This week, the formidable duo that is Barnes and Cohen discusses the storms all over the world, including Greenland, which US President Donald Trump wants to, um, ... more
It’s been quite a start to 2026, but what does it mean that the US has abducted the leader of a foreign power?
What happens to international relations now and what has this got to do with the Peace of Westphalia?
Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen discuss h... more
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I really enjoy the insightful banter between Mark and Tim, but please can you adjust the sound level, it is very soft
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This podcast offers a dynamic discussion on current events, primarily focusing on news items from both a local South African perspective and international issues. The hosts, who bring considerable expertise in business and editing, engage with topics ranging from politics and economics to cultural trends and technology. Notable for its insightful commentary, the dialogue frequently examines the implications of global decisions on local realities, including discussions around the G20 summit, economic strategies, and societal challenges. Throughout, the blend of humor and serious analysis provides listeners with an engaging and thought-provoking experience that appeals to those keen on understanding the intersections of local and global affai... more
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