Best African Elephants Podcasts (2024)

1
The Gathering Storm: Europe Readies Itself for Another War 46:04

3h ago46:04

46:04

After an eight-decade hiatus, Europe is again at war, and as with all European conflicts past, the invasion of Ukraine is about business; when capitalists want something, they find an excuse to start a war to get it.

1
Being Green - 08 NOV 24 Climate activists concerned about Trump victory impact 6:31

7h ago6:31

6:31

Climate activists have described Donald Trump’s victory in the United States presidential elections as a major blow to global climate action. The results were announced just days ahead of the crucial COP29 conference which gets underway in Azerbaijan on 11 November. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Llewellyn Leonard, a …

1
Zimbabwean Folktale: The Midnight Goat Thief 7:15

2h ago7:15

7:15

In this classic Zimbabwean folktale, The Midnight Goat Thief, we dive into the mischievous world of Hare and Baboon. Hare invites his loyal friend Baboon on a journey to a distant village for a feast, but things don’t go as planned. Through clever tricks and sly schemes, Hare’s true intentions come to light, leaving Baboon to learn a valuable lesso…

1
Being Green - 01 NOV 24 _Trump vs Harris: Where they stand on climate change 6:37

7d ago6:37

6:37

It is just a few days before the United States elections. With Democrat candidate Kamala Harris pretty much neck-and-neck with the Republican’s Donald Trump, the outcome could go either way. But what impact will it have on the global fight against climate change? Harris describes global warming an “existential threat” while Trump has dismissed it a…

1
Nosferatu 1:06:21

10d ago1:06:21

1:06:21

Evan and Jeff celebrate Halloween by sinking their teeth into the first great(?) horror movie, 1922's Nosferatu. Is it great? Is it a classic? Does Jeff have very strong feelings on personal hygiene? Listen to find out.

1
Being Green - 25 Oct 24 _ WWF report shows humans continue to push ecosystems to the brink of collapse 6:52

14d ago6:52

6:52

The World Wide Fund for Nature’s (WWF’s) latest Living Planet Index shows that the average size of monitored wildlife populations has declined by 73 per cent in the 50 years from 1970 to 2020. A decline in wildlife populations is like an early warning system for the loss of healthy ecosystems. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook spe…

1
Music, film and authenticity for social change with Sishii and Nolita Mvunelo 23:26

5d ago23:26

23:26

Music, art, and media have always played powerful roles in social movements that created long-lasting societal change. Will the 21st century be any different? How can we inspire a generation to liberate their future actively? In this episode, Nolita Mvunelo is joined by Sishii, an award-winning singer and activist. Together, they dive into the role…

1
Being Green - 18 Oct 24 _ Poaching threatening Cape’s rare succulent species 6:20

21d ago6:20

6:20

Cape Nature says the illegal trade in succulent plants is the most pervasive wildlife crime in the Western Cape, pushing many unique species to the brink of extinction. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Leon Muller, a conservation manager for Cape Nature in the West Coast area, about the problem.…

1
Boom, bust & bugs 17:19

19d ago17:19

17:19

In this month’s In Tune with the Markets episode, portfolio manager Arnout van Rijn discusses the boom and bust after China’s monetary measures; inflation that is likely not to be dead yet after all; and guess what: gold is back as an asset class, with central banks, particularly in India and China, buying gold again.…

1
Being Green - 11 Oct 24 _ Endangered biodiversity on the Cape Flats 5:57

28d ago5:57

5:57

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to freelance botanist and fynbos specialist, Rupert Koopman, about the critically endangered Cape Flats Sand Fynbos and efforts to revive it.By Glynis Crook

1
The God of Death Muteesa and the Buganda Martyrs of 1875/76. 54:00

25d ago54:00

54:00

Send us a text The Uganda Martyrs incident that resulted in the deaths of 45 christian converts in 1886 is widely known to christians worldwide. Unbeknownst to many, there is another martyrdom incident that occurred 10 or so years prior. In fact, there are 2 events that interestingly happened around the same time. These obscure episodes in Buganda …

1
Being Green - 04 Oct 24 _ Wine farm’s original pest controllers 6:20

1M ago6:20

6:20

Vergenoegd Löw is one of the oldest farms in the Cape and makes award-winning wines, but it is also a beacon of sustainable agriculture and eco-friendly practices. And it just happens to have a very cute flock of ducks running about the vineyards. They act as chief “pest control officers”, making sure the farm is free of snails, slugs, and other da…

1
Solaris 1:05:26

29d ago1:05:26

1:05:26

It's a little late or is it? Who know what's reality? Certainly not Evan and Jeff as they bend their minds and start their exploration of the greatest genre films of all time with 1972's Solaris.

1
061 Storytime – Steps of Change 36:31

29d ago36:31

36:31

A story about one man’s decision to walk away, leaving behind the world he knew in exchange for a life filled with hope, meaning, and possibility. Along his journey he encouraged people to share with others, travel light, take one step at a time, and the world will change when you change your mind; each step you take can light the way, to brighter …

1
Being Green - 27 Sept 24 _ Conservationists outraged by planned Namibian cull 6:54

1M ago6:54

6:54

Conservationists are questioning Namibia’s plan to cull over 700 wild animals, including hippos, impalas, wildebeest, zebras, and 83 elephants. The environment ministry says the plan is to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed their families amid one of the country’s worst droughts in recent history. But critics suggest the cull is large…

1
What needs to change to ensure climate action? Sandrine Dixson-Declève, Laurence Tubiana and Philippa Nuttall 33:29

1M ago33:29

33:29

Heatwaves and floods dominated the headlines in the summer of 2024. This lived reality of climate change is taking place against a backdrop of political shifts as far-right parties across Europe win shares of the vote that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago.    To uncover what is happening and explore what campaigners, politicians an…

1
Being Green - 20 Sept 24 _ Climate change and seasonal allergies 6:35

2M ago6:35

6:35

Spring officially arrives this weekend and for many, this time of the year means a reaction to the increased pollen in the air. Some bad news from researchers and doctors is that climate change is not only worsening the symptoms of seasonal allergies, but also making them last longer. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to al…

1
060 Storytime - Pathway to Peace 6:08

2M ago6:08

6:08

This is a fictional story of a man who, after losing everything, finds himself living in a homeless camp. Struggling with despair, his life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters an elderly musician playing an old guitar. This Podcast on the “Oportuno Podcast” YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/xj-zEmoRny0 website:https://oportuno.org DISCLAIME…

1
The elephant in the room 18:14

2M ago18:14

18:14

This week it's all about the mixed signals we see in the markets. Various asset classes seem to interpret them in different ways. Will tech stocks extend their rally? And what about the impact of the upcoming US elections? This and a lot more in a new episode of ‘In tune with the markets’ – this time with stock market veteran Arnout van Rijn and mu…

1
Being Green - 13 Sept 24 _ EU climate agency warns 2024 could be hottest yet 6:17

2M ago6:17

6:17

While we spent the past few months shivering in our boots here in Cape Town, the northern hemisphere was experiencing its hottest summer since records began, increasing the likelihood that 2024 will be the Earth’s warmest year yet. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Prof Guy Midgley, Director of Stellenbosch University’s …

1
059 Storytime - Skies of Hope: Koko's Adventure in Saving the African Elephant 17:15

2M ago17:15

17:15

Koko, the Ukulele Playing Chimpanzee’s adventure to save the African Elephants “Skies of Hope” on YouTube:https://youtu.be/7jEij7j4B1U “Jungle Serenade” on YouTube:https://youtu.be/8we3audfvV4 Two Organizations helping African Elephants: Save the Elephants at their website:https://savetheelephants.org.Save the Elephants is a leading organization de…

1
Being Green - 06 Sept 24 _ Circular economy success story 6:46

2M ago6:46

6:46

In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Tracey Gilmore, CEO of Taking Care of Business. This non-profit social enterprise runs three 2-year programmes training budding entrepreneurs to resell, repair, and remake retail waste items, most of which would otherwise have been sent to landfill. To find out more, or if you want to do…

1
A Review of Kenya’s Governance Landscape 56:29

2M ago56:29

56:29

The recent protests have brought Kenya’s governance trajectory into sharp focus. As the dust settles, many questions are begging for answers. In this episode, Wanjiru Gikonyo breaks down how the personal is political and the political is personal. She takes us through political participation, Bills in parliament, the debt crisis, and the possible f…

1
Rights of Persons with Disabilities are Human Rights Too 43:35

2M ago43:35

43:35

The 2010 constitution turns 14 years today and has been observed in breach more than in observance. Key among these is the implementation of the rights of people with disabilities. In this conversation between The Elephant's Joe Kobuthi and Helen Mudora explore the nexus between the PWD statutes and the bill of rights.…

1
After The Thin Man 57:10

2M ago57:10

57:10

It's New Years in September as Evan and Jeff do a sequel to Mike and Andrew's "controversial" Thin Man episode with 1936's After The Thin Man. Will you be confused by this mystery as much as the Jerks? Also featuring terrible news for fans of top hats.

1
Being Green - 30 Aug 24 _ Arbor Week: Preserving Cape Town’s urban forests 6:43

2M ago6:43

6:43

Sunday will see the start of the annual National Arbor Week, a time to celebrate trees. Over the seven-day period, people are encouraged to take part in "greening" events to make our communities healthier and more beautiful. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Clare Burgess, chair of Treekeepers Cape Town, about preserving…

1
Universal Basic Dividend: A path to economic justice with Sarath Davala, Ken Webster and Till Kellerhoff 33:27

2M ago33:27

33:27

As the world faces increasing inequality and environmental degradation, the Universal Basic Dividend (UBD) emerges as a promising idea for a more equitable and sustainable economic system. UBD proposes that the wealth generated from our shared resources, such as land, air and water, should benefit everyone, not just a few. In this episode, Till Kel…

1
Aotearoan Wildlife & Pine Marten Deep Dive 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Welcome to episode 27 of Zoology Ramblings! We start the episode by sharing some quick conservation good news, including incentivising environmentally friendly behaviours in Copenhagen and the discovery of the world's largest land mammal migration in South Sudan. We then both talk about Aotearoan species, including the weird and wonderful kakapo an…

1
Being Green - 23 Aug 24 _ Survival of the Cape’s own leopard 6:36

3M ago6:36

6:36

As the Cape Leopard Trust marks its 20th year of working to ensure the survival of this apex predator, Glynis Crook speaks to its CEO, Helen Turnbull, about these highly elusive and resilient animals that survive in the fynbos biome of the Cape Fold Mountains. Find out more at: www.capeleopard.org.za.…

1
Gen X Vs Gen Z Protests: A Fireside Chat 43:18

2M ago43:18

43:18

This podcast features psychologist and wellness coach Salima Macharia as we explore the unique characteristics of each generation’s protest movements. We shed light on the evolving landscape of social change. What did Gen X do right and what could they have done better during protests? What about Gen Zs? Listen In.…

1
The Nuts and Bolts of Constitutional Oversight 1:12:22

2M ago1:12:22

1:12:22

To mark the 14th anniversary of the promulgation of Kenya’s new constitution, we speak to Dr John Mutakha Kangu, a constitutional law expert. As a key person involved in the constitution-making nitty gritty, he walks us through the journey from the clamour to the actual realization and what has happened since Kenyans voted for the new constitution.…

1
Carry on 19:10

3M ago19:10

19:10

This week it's all about the unwinding of the carry trade, the remarkable recent sell off and recovery of equity markets, earnings season and the ESG backlash that seems to be growing stronger and stronger in the US. Tune in for the best of markets and the best in music with portfolio manager Arnout van Rijn. Length without disclaimer: 18 minutes. …

1
Being Green - 16 Aug 24 _ Countries mark World Elephant Day 6:41

3M ago6:41

6:41

Countries around the world marked World Elephant Day on Monday, which aims to bring attention to the plight of the animals in Africa and Asia. On both continents, they are facing increasing threats, including an escalation in poaching, habitat loss, and human-elephant conflict. The Worldwide Fund for Nature says there are only about 415,000 African…

1
Brown hyenas & crayfish, great white fear mongering, community optimism, lethal owl control & celebrating female rangers 58:50

3M ago58:50

58:50

Welcome to episode 26 of Zoology Ramblings! This week, we are back to our regular podcast structure and begin by sharing some quick nature news followed by our animals of the week. Robi talks about brown hyena phylogeny, and how new research may see it re-classified into an extinct genus. Taxonomy nerds, this one's for you! I talk about the invasiv…

1
Dealing with Post-Protest Stress: Part II 1:15:48

3M ago1:15:48

1:15:48

People who are involved or directly exposed to the protests may have experienced emotional trauma, anxiety, and stress disorders. Some protesters report feeling anxious and reliving the certain intrusive and distressing, involuntary memories, dreams or flashbacks. How does one handle post-maandamno blues, and decompress? Psychologist Kamau Mwangi w…

1
Being Green - 09 Aug 24 _Marion Island: Escalation of house mice attacks on seabirds 6:56

3M ago6:56

6:56

South Africa’s Marion Island is being overrun by more than a million house mice. And as the growing population runs out of their normal food, they’re increasingly turning to the island’s seabirds as an alternative source of nourishment. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to Dr Anton Wolfaardt of Mouse-Free Marion about its p…

1
Dealing with Post-Protest Stress: Part I 57:16

3M ago57:16

57:16

People who are involved or directly exposed to the protests may have experienced emotional trauma, anxiety, and stress disorders. Some protesters report feeling anxious and reliving the certain intrusive and distressing, involuntary memories, dreams or flashbacks. How does one handle post-maandamno blues, and decompress? Psychologist Kamau Mwangi w…

1
Being Green - 02 Aug 24 _First seal vaccinated for rabies in Cape Town 6:33

3M ago6:33

6:33

Scientists and officials gathered in Cape Town last week to discuss what they know about the rabies outbreak in Cape Fur Seals and what to do about it. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to one of the delegates, Dr Tess Gridley, co-director of Sea Search, which is a collective of marine mammal scientists, who told her that s…

1
The Evolution of Protests in Kenya 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

1:07:27

Kenyans have always exercised their rights to protest as enshrined in the Constitution. The safety, dynamics, respect for rule of law between the protesters and the police and the state has undergone significant changes. Wambua Kawive breaks down what is similar vs what has changed in the nature of protests in Kenya.…

1
Brenda Ngugi, Product Manager 💰 Credrails 7:28

3M ago7:28

7:28

Brenda is a tech-loving problem solver with a deep passion for meeting user needs and ensuring an optimal customer experience. With a solid foundation cultivated over the past 3 years, she has honed her skills in comprehending the dynamic landscape of agile product development, outlining customer needs, and utilizing data-driven insights to inform …

1
Duel 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

This month Evan and Jeff get lost in the desert with 1971's Duel. Written by Richard Matheson and directed by a young Steven Spielberg, does this movie hold up or will it fall apart like an early 70s Plymouth Valiant? Download today to find out.

1
Being Green - 26 July 24 _WWF: The world records we don’t want to break 6:28

4M ago6:28

6:28

As the Olympic Games get underway in Paris on 26 July, the Worldwide Fund for Nature has launched a video campaign urging people to focus on the world records we don’t want to break. In this week’s edition of Being Green, Glynis Crook speaks to James Reeler, Senior Manager: Climate Action at the WWF South Africa about what it hopes to achieve with …

1
Climate crises and public health in Africa with Saad Uakkas and Nolita Mvunelo 24:57

4M ago24:57

24:57

The impacts of extreme weather events and climate crises are threatening many of the hard-won advancements in public health infrastructure across African countries. In this episode of the special series ‘We Kinda Need a Revolution’, host Nolita Mvunelo is joined by Saad Uakkas, a medical doctor and executive chair of the African Youth Initiative on…

1
Deep dive: European bison (plus weird tree shrimps and slimy jawless fish) 1:12:10

3M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

Welcome to episode 25 of Zoology Ramblings, where Robi and I do a deep dive into European bison. Before we do, we talk about very bizarre animals of the week, featuring the slimy, jawless hagfish and an expedition that led to the discovery of tree-dwelling shrimps the size of a grain of sand! For our deep dive, we delve into how bison were almost c…

1
Inatuhusu: We Belong in the Streets 39:35

3M ago39:35

39:35

The Gen Z protests have provided an interesting crucible with which citizens interact with spatial spaces as they air their grievances. In this episode, we discuss how the various parties make sense of this political moment out in the streets.

1
Being Green - 19 July 24 _Heat-mapping study finds Cape Town has district temperature differences 6:21

4M ago6:21

6:21

Trees and plants make life better in a city, including improving air quality, providing homes to birds and insects, and cooling our streets. A recent heat-mapping campaign as part of the World Bank’s City Resilience Programme and the National Treasury’s Cities Support Programme found large temperature differences in parts of the city with densely-p…

1
Nature is queer, Iberian lynx, Whistling dogs, Big cats in the UK and Festival of Nature 1:21:46

4M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

Welcome to episode 24 of Zoology Ramblings! This week, Robi and I share exciting news of having met up recently in the UK, with Robi speaking at a Pride Community Campfire that I hosted with my colleagues. This leads onto a wonderful conservation about the innate queerness of nature featuring lesbian bonobos and elephant orgies. For our animals of …

1
Fact-Checking the Kenyan Protests 35:31

4M ago35:31

35:31

Join us in this compelling episode as we delve into the intricacies of Kenya's recent Finance Bill protests, exploring the pivotal role of fact-checking journalism. Our esteemed guest, Linda Ngari, an award-winning freelance journalist and fact-checker, illuminates the critical intersections of information integrity and public dissent, unravelling …

1
What's left to buy? 16:32

4M ago16:32

16:32

This month portfolio manager Arnout van Rijn discusses the prospects for emerging markets that continue to look promising. In the meantime, the S&P 500 sets all-time highs almost on a daily basis, surfing the AI hype. The number of stocks fuelling the market rally is worrying though. Length without disclaimer: 15 minutes. This podcast features mate…

1
Being Green - 12 July 24 _Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics 6:39

4M ago6:39

6:39

An urban greening trend that is gaining momentum around the world for its environmental benefits is something called a Miyawaki pocket forest. The concept was developed in the 1970s by Japanese botanist, Dr Akira Miyawaki. Now Aghmad Gamieldien, founder of Mzanzi Organics, has created five of them in Cape Town. He joins Glynis Crook on this week’s …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

African Elephants Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide