Best Tobacco Control Podcasts (2024)

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Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill goes back to parliament for more deliberations 25:08

8d ago25:08

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GUEST: SAMANTHA FILBY, Research Officer at the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products at the University of Cape Town Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill goes back to parliament for more deliberations GUEST: SAMANTHA FILBY, Research Officer at the Research Unit on the Economics of Excisable Products at the …

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Kids Books with Oliver Dickson 14:43

1h ago14:43

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By SAfm

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What’s the state of casual workers in SA in general? 25:03

1h ago25:03

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The Department of Labour conducted a "blitz" inspection at Babel restaurant, Menlyn, Pretoria following a viral video by a former worker who detailed her experience at her place of work. Guest: Sidney Moshoadiba, Education officer: Casual Workers Advice OfficeBy SAfm

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Miscarriage and depression 21:35

1h ago21:35

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Guest: Gaopalelwe Phaleatsile, Mom vlogger, content creator: Mommy_Feminist and founder of: Abortion Support South Africa Miscarriage and depression.By SAfm

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Mel talks Wellness with Jennifer Benfield 40:27

5h ago40:27

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What dragons have you had to slay in your life? Each of us have faced different dragons, big and small, that we've come up against in our lives. Talking health, wellness, and thriving, Jennifer Benfield joins Mel this week to discuss the dragon that entered her life and forced her to reassess everything about the way she was living. Tune into this …

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SECTION 27 on the BELA Bill 18:49

6d ago18:49

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Matshidiso Lengwasa, SECTION 27By SAfm

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State of GP public health 26:43

4d ago26:43

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The Gauteng Health Department says it is busy rolling out a programme of refurbishment for all public hospitals. It was responding to a viral video of Tom London, a patient that was admitted at Helen Joseph Hospital. Tom London described the conditions as deplorable Guest: Rich Sicina , President of Health and Allied Workers Indaba Trade Union - HA…

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Accounting students struggles: 18:36

4d ago18:36

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A big concern in SA regarding aspirant chartered accountants and their struggles to pass. A recent report states that only 14%, or 189, of the 1 333 candidates who sat for the first of two qualifying board exams to become a chartered accountant (CA) passed it. Guest: Khaya Sithole, Chartered accountant, academic and activist…

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Heather Zar on early-life RSV disease and long-term respiratory health 19:07

7d ago19:07

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Professor Heather Zar joins The Lancet Respiratory Medicine to discuss early-life RSV disease and long-term respiratory health. This topic will be covered in one of four Series papers in a cross-journal Series with The Lancet. You can read the Series of papers at: https://www.thelancet.com/series/respiratory-syncytial-virus?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_pod…

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In conversation with... Heather Zar 19:07

4d ago19:07

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Professor Heather Zar joins The Lancet Respiratory Medicine to discuss early-life RSV disease and long-term respiratory health. This topic will be covered in one of four Series papers in a cross-journal Series with The Lancet.By The Lancet

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Mel and Lawsie Talk Giving Your Willpower a Break 27:15

5d ago27:15

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You know when you tell yourself you're not doing something anymore, and then a week later you find yourself unconsciously in the process of doing just that? A few weeks ago, Mel found herself in just that loop. She set herself the challenge to shop her closet and not the stores, and yet when Sarah Blakely dropped her new Sneex, she caught herself a…

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#217: Curious Mondays: Can True Free Speech Exist? 14:32

8d ago14:32

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Send us a text AUDIO BLOG of my NEWSLETTER: openminds.substack.com SUBSCRIBE/LIKE/COMMENT Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcastBy Christopher Balkaran

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Placing Public Works projects under government and doing away with tenders 19:29

8d ago19:29

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GUEST: DR ZAMOKUHLE MBANJWA , Political analyst and academic Placing Public Works projects under government and doing away with tendersBy SAfm

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Police force challenges 26:10

8d ago26:10

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Guest: Thulani Ngwenya - President: POPCRU Police force challengesBy SAfm

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Politics - ANC & SACP tensions 20:31

13d ago20:31

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Guest: Yonela Diko Politics - ANC & SACP tensionsBy SAfm

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#216: Unpacking Historical Narratives with Professor Matthew Alan Sears 58:06

18d ago58:06

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Send us a text A bit of a different take: I engage in a deep conversation with Professor Matthew Alan Sears, a classical historian specializing in ancient Greek history. We explore the power of historical narratives, their influence on public memory, and how these narratives shape political ideologies, drawing connections between ancient history an…

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WESTERN CAPE EDUCATION CUTS TEACHER POSTS 24:20

10d ago24:20

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Guest: BASIL MANUEL , Executive Director OF Naptosa (the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa) The Western Cape Education Department issued a circular to principals, educators and school-based staff at public schools about post allocations for 2025. The provincial department said it faces a R3.8 billion budget shortfall over…

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THE STATE OF THE UIF - WHY ARE CLAIMS AND PAYOUTS NOT BEING PROCESSED TIMEOUSLY 17:28

15d ago17:28

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GUEST: TEBOHO MARUPING, UIF Commissioner THE STATE OF THE UIF - WHY ARE CLAIMS AND PAYOUTS NOT BEING PROCESSED TIMEOUSLYBy SAfm

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Ultra Fast Fashion: What it is and why it’s the tobacco of the fashion world 15:48

12d ago15:48

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We all know that fast fashion is bad, both environmentally and ethically, but what about the latest category which encapsulates brands like Temu, Shein, and Boohoo. With faster production cycles, faster churn, faster to landfills, and clothing made with ultra plastics which will shed microfibres into waterways for years to come, this new category i…

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#215: Ethan Duggan, Take Back Canada - Examining Immigration and Corporate Interests 1:04:44

15d ago1:04:44

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Send us a text I sit down with Ethan, founder of Take Back Canada, to delve into the motivations behind the movement, the complexities of Canada’s immigration policies, and the influence of corporate interests on government decisions. Ethan shares his views on the need to reassess the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and reflects on the broader imp…

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Turning around local government 24:27

15d ago24:27

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Guest: Dr Sysman Motloung, Political scientist, North West University The Auditor General Tsakani Maluleke revealed yesterday that only 34 of 257 municipalities achieved clean audits in 2022-23.By SAfm

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Lottery tender 18:48

15d ago18:48

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Guest: Thabo Shole-Mashao, Social commentator and journalist It’s known as one of the hotly contested tenders in the country, the R180bn national lottery tender where the new winner is supposed to announced soon.By SAfm

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Reviving Joburg: Can Joburg still be fixed? 21:25

24d ago21:25

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Joburg has a new mayor and same old problems. Another building burning this past weekend, infrastructure collapsing and the Bree Street (the street that blew up) still not fixed. Apparently, Joburg needs about R200bn to fix its infrastructure. Guest: Brian McKechnie, Joburg architect and heritage consultant Bree Street repairs delayed to 2026 after…

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SA Gambling addiction 18:47

20d ago18:47

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Capitec Bank says the surge in sports betting in SA is something that the country has to have a conversation about…saying sports betting had taken root in SA with more people looking to lay their hands on extra money. Guest: Ms Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, Executive director of the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation. Capitec flags surge i…

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#214: Curious Mondays - What’s the Matter with Australia? 8:25

21d ago8:25

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Send us a text In this episode, I dive into the creeping surveillance state emerging in Australia and explore how fear and crisis drive governments to implement draconian measures that chip away at civil liberties. We examine the pivotal 2014 Sydney Siege, which catalyzed sweeping changes in Australia’s security laws, and discuss how psychological …

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FARMER KILLS TWO WOMEN AND THROWS THEIR BODIES IN A PIGSTY 25:15

25d ago25:15

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Guest: VICTOR MAVHIDULA, Limpopo Provincial Manager · South African Human Rights Commission Police have arrested a Limpopo pig farmer, his farm supervisor and a worker after they allegedly shot dead two women scavenging for expired food and then threw their bodies in a pigsty. Official accounts and eye witnesses said the pigs had already started fe…

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YET ANOTHER HIJACKED BUILDING IN FIRE IN THE JOHANNESBURG CBD, JEPPESTOWN 19:08

25d ago19:08

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Guest: NOMZAMO ZONDO, Executive Director · Socio-economic Rights Institute of South Africa Johannesburg Emergency Services personnel suspect illegal electricity connections may have led to the blaze that gutted an abandoned building in Jeppestown in Johannesburg. Four people have died, with three others being treated for their wounds, after fire gu…

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Personal development Unlearning Toxic Workplace culture 25:21

26d ago25:21

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Guest: Zanele Njapa, Founder and CEO of The Unlearners It is reported that one in three employees who have experienced a toxic workplace culture said they have used sick leave to avoid it… According to a poll of 800 HR leaders and full-time employees who have faced toxicity in the workplace, said they would take a pay cut to work for a company that…

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Food justice 23:34

26d ago23:34

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Guest: Zukiswa Zimela, Communications Manager - Healthy Living Alliance The Healthy Living Alliance says it it calling for an affordable and nutritious food for all…. It is urging the government to adopt vital regulations to support the improvement of health and wellbeing of all, particularly women and children. It is calling for government to prio…

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Mel talks scams, with Tracy Hall 40:16

19d ago40:16

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This week it’s scam awareness week and last year, $2.7 billion was lost to scammers in Australia. That’s more than $5,200 per minute – and that’s only the scams we know about. So many more would have kept quiet. That’s why I’m excited to be talking to Tracy Hall, who in 2017 discovered the man she’d been dating for two years, Max, was one of Austra…

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Gender gap; Issues faced by women in labor market 20:16

28d ago20:16

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By SAfm

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Residential property hijackings 26:36

28d ago26:36

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By SAfm

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Domestic Workers: The latest report by SweepSouth reveals that South African domestic workers are still facing a myriad of challenges 36:24

1M ago36:24

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Guest: Pinky Mashiane, Founder and president of the United Domestic Workers of South Africa The latest report by SweepSouth reveals that South African domestic workers are still facing a myriad of challenges including economic hardships and mental challenges. The report says the living cost of domestic workers has increased by 15% over the past yea…

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#213: The Abraham Accords and Middle Eastern Geopolitics: US Ambassador Gerald Feierstein 50:03

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Send us a text Christopher interviews Ambassador Jerry Feierstein, a veteran diplomat and Middle East expert, to explore the intricacies behind the Abraham Accords. They discuss the historical context, economic motivations, and security dynamics that led to the normalization of relations between Israel and several Arab states. The conversation delv…

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What’s Your Financial Sprint? 12:41

1M ago12:41

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What inspiration can we take from the Olympics for your finances this week? In this solo episode of Uncensored Money, Mel talks about the extraordinary competitors in the Olympics, examining how we can take inspiration from their practice, so we can sprint through the the next five months, to finish this year well. Books and resources mentioned in …

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Exhibition : An exhibition opening tonight at Gallery Momo in Joburg 15:54

1M ago15:54

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Guest: Mbali Tshabalala, Artist They say - FOREWOMEN” is an exhibition that redefines and enriches contemporary art through the lens of its talented participants. The title, a play on the word "forewoman," signifies women who are at the forefront of artistic innovation and cultural dialogue. These artists are not merely participants in the art worl…

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'Not a vote of no confidence': Floyd Shivambu dumps EFF for MK Party 25:59

1M ago25:59

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Guest: Richard Poplak, Journalist - Daily Maverick EFF deputy president Floyd Shivambu has resigned from the EFF to join the MK party. Shivambu confirmed his move at a press briefing on Thursday. Reading from his letter of resignation sent on Wednesday, Shivambu said he would not be renewing his EFF membership. He added that his resignation was not…

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Industrial policy and SA women 25:32

1M ago25:32

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Guest: Matshidiso Lencoasa, Senior budget researcher at SECTION27 and chairperson of the Budget Justice Coalition A thought provoking article written by Matshidio Lencoasa and Siphumelele Duma (senior post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation) on why SA need to reflect on ho…

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Political changes taking place in the City of Joburg as mayor Kabelo Gwamanda submitted his resignation today 21:34

1M ago21:34

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Guest: Tessa Dooms, Political analyst Political changes taking place in the City of Joburg as mayor Kabelo Gwamanda submitted his resignation today. Used to be called ‘the world class African City’, Gwamanda was the ninth mayor of the city since the 2016 local government election—and the fifth since 2021. Political instability World Class African C…

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Moroadi Cholota Monday 12 August 9:00

1M ago9:00

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By SAfm

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Night Talk Monday 12 August 26:11

1M ago26:11

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By SAfm

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#212: The Global Food Crisis: Sylvain Charlebois on Supply Chains and Geopolitics 1:06:47

1M ago1:06:47

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Send us a text Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, a leading expert in food distribution and policy discusses major issues COVID brought in. Sylvain discusses the challenges faced by supply chains, the politicization of food inflation, and the impact of geopolitical tensions on global food security. The conversation also touches on the role of grocery business…

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What if We Applied an Olympians Training Mindset to Our Finances. 35:45

1M ago35:45

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Like the entirety of the world, Mel and Lawsie have spent the past few weeks with their eyes glued on the Olympics. Watching these extraordinary athletes, has made them ask the question, What if we applied a high performing mindset to our finances? In this episode of Uncensored Money, Mel and Lawsie talk about eight things we can learn from elite a…

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#212: The Canadian Dream through Representation: Lionel Loganathan 1:00:33

1M ago1:00:33

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Send us a text Lionel Loganathan’s family immigrated to Canada from Sri Lanka in 1985, escaping the civil war and genocide that plagued their homeland. His father, a limousine driver, worked tirelessly to provide for the family, embodying the resilience and sacrifice common among immigrant families. Loganathan’s upbringing in Scarborough and Markha…

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