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Did you know that the novel "Lolita" would not exist if Vladimir Nabokov’s wife hadn’t stopped her husband from burning the manuscript? Or that Gandhi learned his legendary method of passive resistance from his wife? Or that the person responsible for Maya Angelou’s genre-defining memoir was her good friend James Baldwin? Significant Others is a narrated, nonfiction podcast about folks just beyond the spotlight of history. Each episode tells the story of a talented, difficult and little-know ...
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Women Amplified

The Conferences for Women

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Inspiration meets practical advice in this podcast from the nation’s largest network of conferences for women in the workplace. For over 20 years, we’ve delivered insights from extraordinary women, such as Michelle Obama, Maya Angelou, Indra Nooyi, Elizabeth Gilbert, Serena Williams, and Brené Brown. Now, Women Amplified offers you a taste of the Conference each month to enjoy from the comfort of your own phone! Hosted by award-winning journalist Celeste Headlee, you can expect true stories ...
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Welcome to "Pan Africans Now" with your host Sheka Blessed, a captivating journey through the vibrant world of Pan Africanism. Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of African history, culture, and identity. Uniting voices from across the globe to celebrate our shared African heritage and empower our collective future. From the early pioneers of the Pan African movement to the modern-day struggles, each episode offers insightful conversations, captivating stories, and thought-provoking dis ...
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As Maya Angelou once said There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. So here i am, sharing some untold stories with you. Mostly my Poetry. Hope you enjoy them 💜
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Stiffed

Crooked Media and iHeartPodcasts

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New York City, 1973. Bob Guccione, the founder of the men’s magazine Penthouse, is about to drop his latest project, and it’s not quite what anyone is expecting. Enter Viva, an erotic magazine for women published by a porn king but staffed by – drumroll – a bunch of feminist writers and editors. Viva features groundbreaking full-frontal male nudes, writing by feminist icons like Betty Friedan, and profiles of literary legends like Maya Angelou. Its cover stars include Bianca Jagger and Shell ...
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Silent Waves

Casefile Presents

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Maya Angelou once said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." Silent Waves tells one true story led by 25-year-old Raquel O'Brien, as she attempts to liberate herself from the trauma of childhood sexual abuse and a father with a dark secret. To do so, she has raw, honest and open conversations with her family about the cataclysmic circumstances of their story for the first time... and all on tape.
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#Unbound: Freed from bonds or shackles Every step in the direction of wellness is a step towards freedom and away from the shackles of toxic products and the Standard American Diet. “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou
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Wake Up Call Show

Wake up Call Show

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I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou Never underestimate the Power to Change Yourself. Never Overestimate the Power to Change Others "Any fool can make a rule, and any fool will mind it." - Henry David Thoreau I AM the Future & I will make a Change!
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Newsmakers and Guest Experts offer their insights and perspectives into the national and global discourse on politics, economics, education, social matters and comprehensive dialogues on cultural diversity and other essential issues of public interest like, poverty alleviation, unemployment rate and health related issues.
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How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
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Comeback Nation

Louise Karunwi

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The Comeback Nation Podcast shares honest stories from entrepreneurs and professionals on setbacks and failures they've experienced in career, business or life and the principles and lessons they extracted from it to help them bounce back. Comeback Nation is hosted by Louise Karunwi, Business psychologist, L&D Consultant and Career Coach. Get in touch: me@louisekarunwi.com "You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so ...
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Eat Like A Heroine

Jenny Williams & Lorilee Craker

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A girl’s gotta eat–she may as well eat like a heroine.Join book-obsessed kindred spirits Jenny Williams and Lorilee Craker as they time travel through favorite heroine classics to glean all the foodie wisdom: How to eat, picnic, comfort, host and more like your best-loved bookish stars. Elevate your eating life to the level of Anne of Green Gables, Jane Austen, Maya Angelou and Zora Neale Hurston; come to the table with us as we learn how to eat like heroines.
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People will always forget what you said, but people will never forget how you made them feel. (Maya Angelou) Growing up in a small town in the Midwest, Talks were secret, coming up in my family, If you told what was (inside) thee doors of a black woman home, their would be consequences. My mother was a single mother who has always instilled worth ethics. Even with being a Workaholic, I still never been able to take a step back to Feel & Heal. Talking allowed me to do so. Best therapy one cou ...
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Stories I Wrote is an audio archive of the written works of Jacq. Jacq has been writing all of her life and wanted to give these stories a chance to live. Like our FB page: Stories I Wrote Follow us on Twitter: @SIWcast Trigger Warnings are available in episode descriptions. Remember: "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." -Maya Angelou
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Kimberley Jiyigas (Birds) presents a new podcast series, “Kimberley SHE’ro”. A Shero is the female version of a Hero, according to Dr Maya Angelou. Through this podcast, we will share the experiences and wisdom of our most inspirational Indigenous women and learn more about the Cultural ways and history of the people of the Kimberley region, Western Australia. These are the personal stories of their journey presented to you by Natasha Short. Kimberley Jiyigas is a collective of Kimberley Ind ...
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The Green and White Soapbox

Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard

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"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” - Maya Angelou The Young People's and Children's Division present the Green and White Soapbox, an open space for young people to be seen and heard. The podcast is a platform of expression, education, empowerment and enlightenment with the sole purpose of hearing the voices, the stories and the journeys of the young.
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I'm Queen P, Author and Voice Acting Artist. Welcome to The Royal Affair Poetry Podcast. My intention through poetry in this podcast is to motivate, inspire, uplift and make you think about where you are in life, as well as how far you have grown throughout your life's journey. Sit back, relax and breathe, You have entered into The Royal Affair. Visit me on my website: www.queenppoetry.com
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“Story na Washkaji” is a podcast series scheduled to release every two weeks across various social media and podcast platforms. We believe in the wealth of stories our friends have to share, ranging from struggles to triumphs, narratives that inspire, educate, and uplift others. Each episode will explore a new relevant topic, featuring an expert who is a friend, providing valuable insights. Our aim with these podcast series is to offer a platform for these voices to resonate further. Acknowl ...
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Conversations with Others

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

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"I wanted to create a space to hold honest, open, candid conversations where no subject is off limits or taboo, with some of the best and brightest of our lifetime. I’m interested in delving into the minds of ‘Others’. The odd ones out, the queer kin, the bi-racial, gender-fluid, outspoken, courageous and crazy phenomenons who fall outside of the status-quo, dance joyfully in the margins of ‘Otherness’ and have managed to make an authentic, impactful mark against all odds. Maya Angelou said ...
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Famous and Gravy

14th Street Studios

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On every episode we choose a celebrity who died between 1 and 10 years ago. We then go through a series of structured categories. We start by rating the first line of their NYT obituary on a scale of 1–10. We then look at their life stats, we speculate on their inner lives, and we ultimately answer the question "Would I want that life?" Each category helps weigh the desirability of a given life. Our approach is that of an empathetic biography. Our dead celebrities cross many categories of fa ...
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The Peabody Award-winning Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, from PRI, is a smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts. Each week, Kurt introduces the people who are creating and shaping our culture. Life is busy – so let Studio 360 steer you to the must-see movie this weekend, the next book for your nightstand, or the song that will change your life. Produced in association with Slate.
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Have you ever heard Maya Angelou’s phrase, “If you know better, you do better”? Well, Better Etc. is here to help with the “know better” part so that we can all get out there and tackle the “do better” part! Trista Sutter, our spunky host, is a mother, wife, and author… oh and she’s also known as the fairy godmother of a little reality dating show you might have heard of… you know, the one with the roses and the right reasons. Each week Trista chats with experts and everyday people about how ...
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Mark C. Thompson is the World's #1 CEO Coach and a New York Times bestselling author. Mark consults and coaches executives for Fortune 500 and Global Fortune 1000 companies. Forbes called Mark one of “America’s Top Venture Investors with the ‘Midas Touch'." Formerly Charles Schwab's Chief of Staff and Chief Customer Experience Officer, Mark was the Executive Producer of Schwab.com which today has assets over $2.4 Trillion. He is a Co­‐Founder of Sir Richard Branson’s Entrepreneurship Centres ...
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Because Why Not?

Evan Bieber & Johanna Sofia

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Welcome to Because Why Not - the podcast where two best friends Evan Bieber and Johanna Sofia spill the tea, share their outlandish opinions, and generally make no sense while exploring the wonderfully trivial world of entertainment. It’s your weekly dose of unadulterated pop culture nonsense! Join us for a good laugh or a good cry, because… why not?
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dog happi

Melissa Courtney

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Are you tired of conflicting information about what’s good for your dog? Do you wish there was a way to learn more without being crushed by information overload? To get a sneak peek into books you may want to read? To explore topics that are important to your dogs wellbeing now? What the heck is a healthy dog anyway? Do you want to expand your knowledge about things you didn’t even know you wanted to know-LOL? Then you have found the podcast for you! But wait, there’s more…we are interactive ...
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Chicago, IL - Where conversation flows...and life is explored -- that’s where the new podcast, Rhythm of Life, begins. Initial episodes include a fascinating conversation Steve Ordower has with filmmaker, Bob Hercules about his illustrious career, including his most recent Peabody Award winning documentary, Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise. They touch on the power of forgiveness in this project as well as in another potent film Hercules directed, Forgiving Dr. Mengele. We also hear from the ac ...
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Talk Sense

Mon Cheri Davenport

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Trendsetting, life issues ( Relationships and family), motivation, everything hot and more to inspire progress Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/TalkSense/support
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The Poetry's Dead Podcast

Ryan Duggins and Leon Dunne

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Ryan and Leon are delighted to bring you your NEW favourite poetry podcast, exploring the work of poets old and new, with a little bit of craic mixed in. We'll share our love of poetry every week, taking you on a journey through work from poets you'll have heard of, as well as poets you may not have heard of and even people you had no idea wrote poetry.! We'll also help with our Agony Poet part of the show where we'll accept any challenge of solving a problem with a poem. Nothing is too triv ...
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Navigating the literary landscape for you. Uncover the joy of reading with our carefully selected, top-tier book recommendations. 📖🌟 #BookCuration #Books #eBooks #Audiobooks #PDF #Kindle #Mobi #ePub Powered by Firstory Hosting
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On 28 May 2014, decorated poet Maya Angelou passed away. The luminary was lauded as global citizen, civil rights activists and luminary in the sphere of literature. As part of the 10th anniversary, our next guest delves into her legacy and unpacks how she used her platform to speak about pan-Africanism. For some who may not know, Angelou lived in G…
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This person died in 2014 at age 86. She was a Tony-nominated stage actress, and a calypso dancer for a period of time.. In 2011 she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was a college professor and a ubiquitous presence on the lecture circuit, and also made several appearances on Sesame Street. Throughout her writing, she explored the …
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This person died in 2016 at age 57. He won an Academy Award in 1985, and a Webby Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. He was still a teenager when he was signed to Warner Bros Records, in a deal that included full creative control. His work inspired the formation of the Parents’ Music Resource Center, which pressured record companies into labeling a…
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With just a few hours away from the 2024 elections, we thought to talk to some of the election observers about their mandate and also about the work they do. Since the dawn of democracy, South African elections have always been deemed free and fair. This year however, there has been a lot of talk in the media about bringing in election observers fr…
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We speak now to Professor Susan Booysen about an article she penned in the Business Day about post-election coalitions and scenarios. So many of us are pondering what a government will be like under a possibility of coalition government or ANC not having the majority two-thirds to rule. There’s just so much that makes it difficult to even try to pr…
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Since the build-up to the 2024 elections, there has been so many mixed reactions from citizens over whether they will be voting or not. The most popular argument is that nothing is going to change as the poverty on the ground is just getting worse. Others complain about a lack of service delivery and corruption from those in power. So this morning …
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Oh we bloody missed you, and we hope a few of you missed us too! We're back with a bang or two as we share stories of stag parties, proposals and ask the question that everyone is asking. How depressing is it to be a poet? We talk about the magic of Kae Tempest, and the way she twists words around sound like nobody else. Sylvia Plath makes her debu…
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Send us a Text Message. African Icons: Global Pioneers and Trailblazers In this inspiring episode of the Pan Africans Now Podcast, we celebrate the lives and legacies of some of the most influential African icons and their descendants who have left an indelible mark on the world. Join us as we delve into the remarkable stories of Ellen Johnson Sirl…
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Meet Ray Christian. Some people call him a storyteller, historian, father. Shoot, if you’ve got the time, he could fill you in on everything he’s been called. But first and foremost, he’s a Black veteran from the rural South who finds himself floating between life in academia, public speaking, storytelling, parenting, and tending to the goats in hi…
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What’s on my Mind: The most pressing problem in America: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3922050/ News: Heil Hitler…Trump: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/may/23/trumps-unified-reich-video-was-a-message-not-a-mistake The opposite of Just: https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-flag-stop-steal-alito-trump-1842c4…
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With less than five days to go before we go to the polls, we thought to have the last interview with IEC in terms of where we are currently and what needs to happen? Last week voting took place successfully outside of the country, while the IEC says that it is ready to run a successful election for 2024. We've also seen the amount of court cases ag…
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Our next guest hails from the Windy City of Gqeberha and has music not only in her heart but in her lineage. Her grandfather was a revered classical composer. She has taken to this ancestral gift and it has taken her to stages across Europe. She has emerged as a prominent figure in the Afro-Soul as well as the Jazz fraternity. She has worked alongs…
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We continue our series with Miyelani Holeni talking about the different spheres of local government and how they can be improved in order to run municipalities more efficiently. This morning we reflect on the state of service delivery during the sixth administration. We have this conversation ahead of #Elections2024 on the role of provincial and na…
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The last day of the sixth parliament was on Tuesday the 21st of May. So we thought to talk to them about what happens in a period like this? What happens to the outstanding Bills that were not finalised and also what major changes take place? Ever wondered how seats are allocated after parties win elections? The process of swearing in new MPs? Quit…
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In recent months, many experts have warned of a new international scramble for Africa that is emerging as global players seek to establish influence over key decision-makers. This comes at a time where 17 African member states are voting for new leaders in national ballots this year. Some academics are cautiously optimistic stating that the new scr…
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We return to a conversation we started last week on the right to vote and responsibility to vote. Today, we turn our attention to the culture of voting, what citizenship means in 2024 and why it is still important to exercise the responsibility to vote - 30 years into democracy. We have brought back our panelists to conclude this discussion and all…
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Over the weekend, there was a scuffle on the campaign trail in Seshego, Limpopo. Two of the people injured during a violent confrontation between ANC and EFF members at Juju Valley informal settlement in Seshego, Limpopo, say they are traumatised by the incident. The scuffle happened during the ANC's door-to-door campaign in the area on Sunday. Acc…
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Our next guest has written an thought leadership article that unpacks the importance of investing in leadership development of a new generation in a bid to elevate the collective well-being of the continent’s future. At present, Africa has the world’s youngest continent with 70% of its total population under the age of 30 and presents an opportunit…
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For more than a month, reports have been surfacing in the media that things are not too rosy in the Multi-Party Charter led by the DA. Some reports point to John Steenhuizen’s condemnation of parties campaigning in the Western Cape on the other hand there was a lot of criticism against the burning of the flag ad. So this morning we thought to talk …
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We speak now to Heal-SA, a non-profit organisation that says it’s committed to dismantling mental health disparities. They have recently launched an initiative to provide free counselling services nationally to off-campus university students. One of the things they point out is that there is still stigma around getting mental health support. Guest:…
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What’s on my Mind: Poisoning of the Mind: https://huridocs.org/2023/12/the-harmful-effects-of-disinformation-and-how-to-combat-them/ News: “…except as a punishment for crime…” https://apnews.com/article/prison-to-plate-inmate-labor-investigation-injuries-deaths-0ff52ff1735d7e9f858248177a2a60c3 “Patriot” Sent to Prison: https://www.politico.com/news…
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So many of you our listeners share your frustrations through our show, be it crime, GBV, corruption, poverty, unemployment and other issues that are bringing the country down. So for today, we thought to go back to the concept of Ubuntu the way it’s explained by the late Emeritus Arch Bishop Desmond Tutu. Has his message fallen off deaf ears or hav…
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Soothing us into the weekend today is a pan-Africanist collective called iPhupho-lika-Biko. They are led by composer Nhlanhla Ngqaqu who says that their music is rooted in spirituality and blackness. One would assume that they are talking about Steve Biko’s dream, but he explains it differently. Guest: Pulane Mafatshe – Vocalist in the iPhupho L’ka…
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This episode features The Karma of Success author Liz Tran, a pioneer in blending spirituality with practical strategies for personal and professional growth. She will share insights to help you recognize your core competencies, understand your motivators, and offer ways to manage your strengths effectively. With a mix of advice and inspiration, yo…
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The Knysna Municipality has been in the news for all the wrong reasons, from water shortages, breakdown of coalition, councilors using derogatory terms against each other and recently, the appointment of the Municipal Manager was ruled null and void by the Western Cape High Court. The council must now restart the process of finding a new Municipal …
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During our open line this month, a listener asked our audience a critical question when it comes to the upcoming elections later this month and took a moment to reflect on various opportunities we had to exercise the right to vote: “How responsible are we as voters when it comes to our voting behaviour?” Guest: Prof. Cherrel Africa - Associate Prof…
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We Disrupt This Broadcast, a new podcast from The Peabody Awards and the Center for Media & Social Impact, features intimate interviews with award-winning television creatives shaping the future of entertainment with disruptive new narratives and fresh approaches. Join us as we explore how our favorite critically-acclaimed TV shows are re-imagining…
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Yesterday Statistics South Africa revealed that unemployment increased from 32,1 percent to 32,9-percent in the first quarter of 2024. The number of unemployed persons increased by 330-thousand to reach 8,2-millon in the first quarter, while the number of employed persons increased by 22-thousand to reach 16,7-million in the first quarter of 2024. …
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Service delivery in our country is a very big issue especially at municipal level. Interestingly, there’s a party contesting the elections having formulated their strategy and name around service delivery. Under the name Forum 4 Service Delivery, the party refers itself as a civic political movement which was founded in 2015 to deal mainly with iss…
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This person died in 2016 at age 99. She appeared as a nightclub manager in Orson Welles’ 1958 “Touch of Evil”, and the same year as a sexy alien in “Queen of Outer Space.” She appeared on scores of talk shows, game shows, comedy specials, and episodic dramas. In 1989, she was arrested for slapping a police officer. She was married at least eight ti…
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As part of the Africa Trade Indaba, the Business Opportunity Networking Day is an opportunity for stakeholders in the tourism industry to connect, share global tourism insights and advance knowledge sharing. The networking initiative is set up these four insight pillars: Unlimited, Discover, Connect and Grow. To tell us more about their role in thi…
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Tourism Kwa-Zulu Natal has been working to towards accessing investment opportunities to keep up with the global tourism trends and to set the province as a destination of choice. Our next guest has recently partnered with Collins Residential to build a new hospitality development to the value of R2 billion in northern Kwa-Zulu Natal which is set t…
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Listeners have been listening to me for years and this morning, I would like to put our listeners through a test called, ‘how financially healthy are you and what does financial security mean to you?’ While I do my opening, it will give you a chance to get a piece of paper and a pen out to make your notes and to do the test. Guest(Studio): Bryan Hi…
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eThekwini Municipality plays host to the Africa Trade Indaba and this event is an economic driver for the local economy. In last year’s edition, the trade show contributed more than R1 billion to the national fiscus and created 2 295 sustainable jobs. The trade show is taking place at a time where the inner city is being revitalized to attract inve…
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As we continue to take a closer look at political parties and their promises ahead of #Elections2024, we unpack the manifesto of the Freedom Front Plus who launched their Manifesto back in March 2024. The election manifesto calls for voters to take against the ruling party, pick up the broken pieces and start rebuilding the nation. The manifesto sp…
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Yesterday (Sunday) marked International Nurses Day with the different unions raising their own views on how the profession can be improved. Some state that poor health costs the economy billions as it affects productivity. Investment in the nursing staff is another critical point unions feel should be looked into especially now that government's Na…
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We are finally showing just how basic we both are with this latest episode guys, so be warned! We've been putting Oscar WIlde on the back burner since the show launched, but today's the day we give him a proper segment with a journey around his one-liners, plays, fictional works and poetry. A little moan about Dylan Thomas being a bit 'up himself' …
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