Best Independence Referendum Podcasts (2024)

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Why the 2023 Voice Referendum Failed | Damian Freeman 33:56

1h ago33:56

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/Xzk6zYXxvQ4 Reflecting on his pivotal role in the development of a proposal to recognise Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the Constitution, Damien Freeman explains how something that started off as an exercise in settlement politics ended in a failed referendum. Damien Freeman is a visiting scholar at the PM Glynn Inst…

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Why the 2023 Voice Referendum Failed | Damian Freeman 33:56

1h ago33:56

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/Xzk6zYXxvQ4 Reflecting on his pivotal role in the development of a proposal to recognise Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the Constitution, Damien Freeman explains how something that started off as an exercise in settlement politics ended in a failed referendum. Damien Freeman is a visiting scholar at the PM Glynn Inst…

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Announcement 2:01

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Hey there newspeelers, This is Adel, your host at the History Behind News podcast. We are preparing a great program for the 2nd half of our 4th season, which will start in a few weeks - just in time to cover the history behind the issues that matter for the 2024 presidential election. Here are some examples of what you can expect: ► I will be inter…

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American Liberalism and the Middle East | Bret Stephens 36:51

8d ago36:51

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the "war" in Gaza be called a "moral war"? Bret Stephens argues on this week's episode of Liberalism in Question that the "war" in Gaza is an "existential war" for the survival of Israel of the safety of Jewish people internationally. Bret St…

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American Liberalism and the Middle East | Bret Stephens 36:51

13d ago36:51

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/y9v7xJQCfow What would have happened if Israel did nothing on October 8th? Can the "war" in Gaza be called a "moral war"? Bret Stephens argues on this week's episode of Liberalism in Question that the "war" in Gaza is an "existential war" for the survival of Israel of the safety of Jewish people internationally. Bret St…

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Why Australia Needs Universal Early Numeracy Screening 16:57

11d ago16:57

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International data have repeatedly shown many Australian school students struggle with mathematics. Around 10% of students achieve at a level that requires additional support (NAPLAN) or are below the international benchmark Trends in International Maths and Science Study (TIMSS) — which is the equivalent of around 400,000 Australian students per y…

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S4E17: The Story Behind Our Independence Day 54:46

10d ago54:46

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What is Decoration Day? Did the South celebrate the 4th of July? As it turns out, the history of the 4th of July is not that straightforward. For example, it took about a century for the recognition of our Independence Day as a federal holiday. And for some 80 years after the Civil war, some parts of the South, including Vicksburg, did not celebrat…

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S4E16: Shareholders approve. Politicians disapprove! History of America's high CEO pay packages. 1:12:20

17d ago1:12:20

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►My guest claims that Mr. Musk's compensation is $0! How is this possible? ►What are the different components of a CEO's pay package?►Why have CEO salaries stayed constant for decades? ►Why did CEO stock options significantly increase in the 1990s?►Why did CEO pay for performance dramatically increase after 2006? ►Who determines CEO pay? And how? T…

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Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy 32:26

28d ago32:26

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Counting the Cost: Subsidies For Renewable Energy By Michael Wu. For all references and graphs, please download the publication at the centre for independent studies website where you can also become a member of CIS. As this paper is graph and data-heavy, it’s a good idea to have the paper open as you listen along. Download here: https://www.cis.or…

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Ep. 183 - Geopolitical and Security Situation in Africa (2024) | Col. Ret. Chris Wyatt 1:05:49

1M ago1:05:49

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Retired US Army Colonel Chris Wyatt, and former Director of African Studies at the US Army War College, joins me again to discuss geopolitics and the security situation on the African continent in 2024. Chris accumulated 36 years of army service under his belt, is the Principal and CEO at The Indaba Africa Group and has accumulated a following on h…

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The Impact of the Shadow Carbon Price 5:43

1M ago5:43

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The federal, state and territory Energy Ministers have introduced a shadow carbon price for the national electricity market. This ‘value of emissions reduction’ (VER) sets the value of carbon abatement at $66 per tonne in 2023, rising six-fold to $420 by 2050. Costs will be passed onto consumers through electricity network projects because the regu…

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Ep. 182 - Ethnogenesis: Who are we? | Lafayette Lee 1:13:50

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I am joined by Lafayette Lee, an American writer and a contributing editor of the publication IM-1776. We discuss matters of identity, the flaws within the notion of "America is an idea", the importance of place, and the future of identity in the West.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep 181 - 2024 South African Election Results and Analysis | Discussion Stream 1:15:02

1M ago1:15:02

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I unpack and analyze the final results of the 2024 South African national election and answer your questions.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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S4E15: Predicting Presidential Elections and Debunking Histories of Conservatism & Jewish Americans 1:03:22

1M ago1:03:22

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►Who will win the 2024 presidential election? ►Did my guest correctly predict the 2000 presidential election? ►What does it mean to be conservative? ►Is Donald Trump a conservative? ►How are most experts misunderstanding the history of America's conservatism? ►How are most experts misunderstanding an important part of modern Jewish American history…

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Ep. 180 - South Africa's robbery roads | Jacques Broodryk 44:37

2M ago44:37

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I speak to Jacques Broodryk, Chief Spokesperson for AfriForum Community Safety, about the organisation's increased focus on combating the serious increase in the use of spike traps on main routes in South Africa.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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The Art of Opposition 1:10:01

2M ago1:10:01

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Oppositions hold governments to account, raise issues of public concern, represent aggrieved citizens, propose alternative policies. Having a viable and energetic opposition is an essential for the health of any democracy. The Art of Opposition is the first detailed published research study of Australian oppositions across all federal and state jur…

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S4E14: Georgia's Existential Moment - Join EU or return to Russia's Orbit? History of a country caught at the crossroads of civilizations! 1:13:34

2M ago1:13:34

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►Georgia is a country between two civilizations - Europe & Asia, and Islam and Christianity ►Until the Russians came, Georgia had maintained its status as an independent state. ►Georgia has punched above its weight under Russian and Soviet rule - prime example: Stalin, the most powerful Soviet leader, was Georgian! In this conversation, Dr. Jones t…

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Is the market more efficient than the government? | Robert Carling 32:51

2M ago32:51

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Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from…

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Is the market more efficient than the government? | Robert Carling 32:51

2M ago32:51

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Watch the podcast here: https://youtu.be/lYls1XLQG7s #auspol #freemarket #economics Robert Carling is a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Independent Studies. Robert is researching and writing about fiscal policy, taxation and federalism. Prior to joining the CIS, Robert was Executive Director, Economic and Fiscal at the New South Wales Treasury from…

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Ep. 179 - South African sociopolitical media | Roman Cabanac and Renaldo Gouws 1:05:36

2M ago1:05:36

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I am joined by Roman Cabanac (Morning Shot) and Renaldo Gouws to discuss the influence and impact of the growth of social media on South Africa's politics and social fabric, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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The six fundamental flaws underpinning the energy transition 7:52

2M ago7:52

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The Australian Government wants to transition our electricity system to net zero carbon emissions by relying on wind and solar power – excluding alternatives such as small nuclear reactors. Its justification for this switch rests on the claim that a renewables-dominated system is environmentally beneficial and economically superior to using fossil …

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S4E13: History of gambling - from divination rituals to Caesar Crossing the Rubicon to steamboats and Vegas 1:03:50

2M ago1:03:50

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►How we gambled before ash economy? ►Are religion and gambling somehow connected? ►How did risk-taking change after humanity settled down? ►How did 2nd chances - the concept of starting again - develop in America's gambling? ►Why did Las Vegas and Atlantic City seesaw on legalizing gambling? 🚩About My Guest: Dr. David Schwartz is UNLV's ombuds and …

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Being a Rational Optimist in a Woke World | Matthew Ridley 35:49

2M ago35:49

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/pNLmQbvdnJc Matthew Ridley is a British science writer, journalist and businessman. He is known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics, and has been a regular contributor to The Times newspaper. Ridley was chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007. Ridley is a libertarian, and a staunc…

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Being a Rational Optimist in a Woke World | Matthew Ridley 35:49

2M ago35:49

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/pNLmQbvdnJc Matthew Ridley is a British science writer, journalist and businessman. He is known for his writings on science, the environment, and economics, and has been a regular contributor to The Times newspaper. Ridley was chairman of the UK bank Northern Rock from 2004 to 2007. Ridley is a libertarian, and a staunc…

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Ep. 178 - Referendum on Cape Independence | Phil Craig (Referendum Party) 1:04:26

3M ago1:04:26

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I am joined by Phil Craig, the leader of Referendum Party and co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG). We discuss the Referendum Party, the potential for an independent Cape, Western Cape politics, the 2024 South African election, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 177 - When narratives and reality collide | Penuel The Black Pen 1:25:04

3M ago1:25:04

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I am joined by Penuel the Black Pen, a South African podcast host and commentator. We discuss his film crew’s 2024 visit to Orania, the power of robust discussions, propaganda and agendas, AfriForum, organising communities, Western hypocrisy, Apartheid, Afrikaners, integration vs separation, and more.…

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S4E12: Ecuador's "Anti-crime" Referendum - Military Patrolling Streets. Counterintuitive & Paradoxical Story of How A Once Peaceful, Multicultural Country Got Here 1:03:59

3M ago1:03:59

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"The continent's most violent country" is a phrase used in BBC News this week. In this episode, my guest scholar, Dr. Carmen Martinez Novo, takes us through the history of Ecuador's indigenous peoples and their struggles for equal rights and environmental rights, including an almost three-decade lawsuit against Chevron (initially Texaco). Of course…

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Ep. 176 - On the outskirts of Western civilisation | Professor Koos Malan 49:11

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I have a discussion with professor Koos Malan about his latest piece which unpacks how the West is under siege on all fronts, in particular on its periphery.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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How to Build Low-Cost Nuclear: Lessons from the world 42:37

3M ago42:37

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How to Build Low-Cost Nuclear: Lessons from the world by Aidan Morrision. First published on April 11, 2024. For all references and graphs, please download the publication at the centre for independent studies website where you can also become a member of CIS. As this paper is graph and data-heavy, it’s a good idea to have the paper open as you lis…

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Making Maths Teaching Count 1:14:58

3M ago1:14:58

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In this episode, we delve into the concerning decline of proficiency in mathematics among Australian students over the past two decades. Join host Glenn Fahey, along with special guests Sarah Powell and Toni Hatten-Roberts, as they unravel the complexities behind this trend. Sarah Powell is Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education…

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S4E11: The Saga of China's Brutal One-Child Policy. And why China is now promoting 3 children! 1:02:02

3M ago1:02:02

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Families with second pregnancies were punished. Quiet often, mothers who became pregnant again were forced to abort - even in the third trimester. But now... China's government is promoting multiple pregnancies. There are even beauty pageants... for pregnant mothers. In this episode, a replay of its original recording in 2021, my guest scholar peel…

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The Science of Learning 13:57

3M ago13:57

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The science of learning represents an opportunity to design instruction in a way that is likely to lead to most students’ success with learning. The evidence suggests explicit instruction of a well-sequenced knowledge-focused curriculum will lead to that success. But, what is the science of learning? Let's dive in with Trisha Jha to find out. All o…

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Australia's 100+ Taxes 14:14

4M ago14:14

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Leading economists Robert Carling and Warren Hogan discuss our true tax burden, which is higher than most people believe. They outline how it has grown, why the federal and state governments are not interested in relieving the burden on Australians — and what needs to be done to prevent us sliding into a very grim future. #auspol All our links: htt…

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Can Humanity Sustain Its Growth? Marian Tupy Analyzes Resource Availability. 28:11

4M ago28:11

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Follow this podcast here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Watch here: https://youtu.be/6uiMn9hRqQA In this episode, Rob chats with Marian Tupy, the editor of HumanProgress.org, a senior fellow the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, and co-author of The Simon Abundance Index. Marian argues that humanity has accompl…

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Can Humanity Sustain Its Growth? Marian Tupy Analyzes Resource Availability. 28:11

4M ago28:11

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Follow this podcast here: https://liberalisminquestion.podbean.com/ Watch here: https://youtu.be/6uiMn9hRqQA In this episode, Rob chats with Marian Tupy, the editor of HumanProgress.org, a senior fellow the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, and co-author of The Simon Abundance Index. Marian argues that humanity has accompl…

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Ep. 175 - Unplugging from the devil's electric nervous system | Duncan Reyburn 1:01:04

4M ago1:01:04

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I am joined by Duncan Reyburn, an Associate Professor and scholar with work mainly on René Girard, Marshall McLuhan, and GK Chesterton. In this episode we discuss technology, modern maladies, Progress™, our electrified world, loadshedding, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 174 - Hunting dangerous men in the African wilderness | Rory Duncan 1:03:17

4M ago1:03:17

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Rory Duncan recalls his years manhunting on behalf of the Zimbabwean and Mozambican governments with a focus on a specific, extremely remote and mountainous area - the Chimanimani complex. There, he caught many dangerous fugitives. But one in particular stands out to him, Simon Kumbi, who Rory describes as "a man adapted to his environment and so l…

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S4E10: How An Empire Declined in a "Flash" - The Longest Continuous Monarchy, Denmark's History 1:08:52

4M ago1:08:52

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Denmark was once Europe's greatest Protestant power. But just in a span of two or so decades, it was reduced to a has-been. How did this happen? And what lessons are there for America? In addition, Denmark's monarchy is quite informal and highly approachable, particularly when compared with the British monarchy. 🚩About My Guest: Dr. Paul Douglas Lo…

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Sherelle Jacobs - The Western World at a Tipping Point. 29:31

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/DHfbzSOM7Fw On this episode, Rob engages in a compelling conversation with Sherelle Jacobs, a columnist for the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper. Sherelle contends that the Western world is at a tipping point, experiencing a decline marked by limitations on economic freedom, intellectual pursuits, and the freedom to demon…

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Sherelle Jacobs - The Western World at a Tipping Point. 29:31

4M ago29:31

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Watch here: https://youtu.be/DHfbzSOM7Fw On this episode, Rob engages in a compelling conversation with Sherelle Jacobs, a columnist for the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper. Sherelle contends that the Western world is at a tipping point, experiencing a decline marked by limitations on economic freedom, intellectual pursuits, and the freedom to demon…

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S4E9: Persian or Iranian New Year? How Muslim Arabs Conquered Iran & Imperial China's Alliance With the Persian Empire 1:24:42

4M ago1:24:42

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►How did the mighty Sasanian Persian Empire fall to the Muslim Arabs? ►What happened in the Persian Empire on February 9, in the year 628? ►Where is the tomb of the last Sasanian King of kings? Were the Achaemenid and Sasanian Empires Persian or Iranian? What's the significance of these terms in the context of the past? How about now? Or in the 20t…

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Ep. 173 - South Africa: The Laboratory of Empires | Robert Duigan 1:06:43

4M ago1:06:43

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I am joined by Robert Duigan to discuss the many political trends that have started in southern Africa before being exported to the Western world, why the world has been engrossed by the politics of South Africa on numerous occasions throughout history, how South Africa is in many ways the world in microcosm, and more.…

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Ep. 172 - South Africa's Organised Crime Economy | Gideon Joubert 1:08:45

4M ago1:08:45

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I have a discussion with Gideon Joubert (Paratus), one of the leading responsible firearm ownership and rights lobbyists in South Africa. We cover South Africa's vast organised crime economy, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, private security, civilian security initiatives, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 171 - MeaningWave: Music and Meaning | Akira the Don 1:08:58

4M ago1:08:58

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In this episode, I speak with Adam "Akira the Don" Narkiewicz, a British musician and producer and the creator of the MeaningWave genre of music. We discuss music and meaning, the psychology of music, being productive, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 170 - An Afrikaner perspective on "Go back to Europe"-rhetoric | Discussion Stream 49:17

4M ago49:17

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On this episode I explore matters of identity, respond to "Go back to Europe"-rhetoric from both the right and left, and unpack the mentality of "Building to stay".By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 169 - New realities are built, not demanded | Ernst Roets 59:14

4M ago59:14

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I am joined by Dr Ernst Roets, the Head of Policy at the Solidarity Movement. We discuss how new realities and freedom are not created when they are demanded from the government, but rather that new realities are recognized when communities create them themselves. We also discuss Article 235 of the constitution, self-determination, and more.…

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Ep. 167 - The Importance of Capturing Castles | Auron MacIntyre 58:11

4M ago58:11

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Auron MacIntyre joins me to elaborate on his latest column for The Blaze about the relationship(s) between power, culture, institutions and politics. We also discuss the state of the culture war in America and the broader West, strategic victories (capturing castles), accumulating power, Chris Rufo and Harvard, and more.…

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Ep. 166 - 2024: Perseverance and Momentum | Discussion Stream 45:24

4M ago45:24

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2024 is upon us and as an introduction to the year ahead I discuss the themes that I think will define the new year, as well as some of the potential challenges that lie ahead.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 165 - Minority Politics: Geography, distribution and power | János Jeney 1:05:52

4M ago1:05:52

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I speak to János Jeney, a Hungarian cartographer, whose area of research is mapping ethnic groups in the Carpathian Basin. We discuss what the situation is like for the Hungarian minorities outside of Hungary, minority-majority politics, the value of his work, states changing place names, and more.By Ernst J. van Zyl

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Ep. 164 - AfriForum at the United Nations 2023 | Feedback 1:08:46

4M ago1:08:46

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I provide feedback and answer questions on AfriForum's trip to Geneva, Switzerland, to attend the 16th session of the United Nations (UN) Forum on Minority Issues where I delivered a speech on the South African government's many pieces of racialist legislation, farm murders, as well as incitement of violence against minorities like the "Kill the Bo…

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