Has journalism gone off the rails? Phumi and Gareth mull over the recent political happenings in South Africa after a busy news week. They are then joined by journalist and founder of Biznews.com, Alec Hogg, as he lends his voice and know how to the sometimes chaotic South African political and financial landscape. The Burning Platform…

What does America look like after the elections? With Gareth in Bulgaria, Phumi is joined by Jack Motlanthe as co-host as we turn our attention to the elections in the US. To add some perspective, Associate Editor at the Daily Maverick, J Brooks Spector and Durban based District Prosecutor, Treasure Ntimane. The Burning Platform…

In this week's episode of The Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason, Matt, and Don are thrilled to welcome back Derrick Broze for the fourth time. Derrick is a stalwart of independent journalism, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Conscious Resistance Network, and a long-time contributor to The Last American Vagabond. He's been a beacon of truth …

What does the future hold for party members who change allegiances? After recently leaving the party she founded, Colleen Makhubele joins Gareth and Phumi, as well as regular contributor Kanthan Pillay in studio. The shockwaves of her departure from SARA to join the MK can still be felt as South Africans grapple with the ever changing political lan…

On this week's episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Bess Byers, a dynamic entrepreneur and political advocate who’s made waves in both the cannabis industry and the realm of free-market libertarianism. Bess founded Blaise Creative, a cannabis marketing agency, in 2017, where she specialized in social media, cont…

What exactly is a political commentator and what qualifies a person to be one? Gareth and Phumi are joined by a man who wears many hats, who considers himself an 'accidental political commentator' even though he is a lot more than that. Solly Moeng is a renowned outspoken political commentator, columnist, communications and brand strategist. He bri…

In this episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with the brilliant and insightful Chloe Macintosh, a leading voice in the field of sexual wellness and the founder of Kama, a platform dedicated to helping people achieve greater intimacy, connection, and pleasure in their lives. Chloe’s background is as diverse as it is i…

What does it mean to be a minister in the GNU? With the olympics behind us and life settling back to normal, Gareth and Phumi are joined by firebrand minister of sports, arts and culture, Mr Gayton Mckenzie. On the table for discussion is how Mr McKenzie has found his feet after 97 days since the general elections, his ministry and much more, as we…

On this week’s episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt welcome back one of our most respected and returning guests, Scott Horton, for the third time. Scott is the director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, and the host of Antiwar Radio on Pacifica, 90.7 FM KPFK in Los Angeles, California. He's also…

On this episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Dylan Allman, a husband, writer, and passionate advocate for liberty. Dylan is a conscientious objector, techno-optimist, and a Hazlitt Apprentice at the Foundation for Economic Education. We dive into Dylan's compelling journey from joining U.S. Army intelligence to …

What options do you have in conflict? Phumi is back after a two week hiatus and she joins Gareth as they jump into the contentious issues shaping our communities. From the threat of conflict in our cities, beyond the 2021 KZN unrest, to the growing challenges of migration and xenophobia. Conflict resolution specialist and author, Andre Vlok, lends …

What should South Africans prioritise for genuine progress? Gareth Cliff is back in studio and is joined by Penuel Mlotshwa (The Black Pen) to explore the landscape of South Africa's politics. The conversation tackles multiple topics, from the ambitious R3.8 billion project by Solidarity to the crucial steps needed to enhance our Olympic performanc…

On this week's episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Skot Sheller, a New Hampshire Free State Project advocate with a wealth of knowledge on Argentinian politics, economy, and culture. Skot’s wife hails from Argentina, and his father-in-law is a PhD Austrian economist, academic, and author in the country. Skot ha…

How do we deepen our understanding of world politics? With all the news developments taking place in South African politics, Gareth is in studio and joined by opinionated contributors Kanthan Pillay and Jonathon Witt. Deconstructing the often complex world of politics, is what's on the menu. The Burning Platform…

On this week's episode of the Free Thought Project Podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Ryan Cristián from The Last American Vagabond. Cristián is a recent recipient of the Serena Shim Award For Uncompromising Integrity In Journalism and has devoted much of his life to bringing Americans the transparency and accuracy they deserve in media. Because…

Having a hard time making sense of SA's political landscape? In this episode, Mandy Wiener joins Gareth and Phumi to shed light on South Africa's political environment. Through expert analysis and thoughtful commentary, Mandy discusses the key players, policies, and events that are currently shaping the nation's political discourse. The Burning Pla…

Where does America go from here after such tumultuous political happenings? A gunman opened fire on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania… President Joe Biden has more flubs on-stage… the Republican National Convention is currently underway with many developments… and the list goes on! The Guardian's Washington DC bureau …

So South Africa, what lies ahead? To help answer this question and more, Gareth and Phumi are joined by political strategist, pollster, and commentator, Gareth van Onselen. They discuss the potential political, social, and economic impacts and what this historic shift means for the future of the nation. The Burning Platform…

It's been a big week in South African and international politics! Gareth and Phumi talk about the Cabinet announcements and the latest coming out of GNU with political observer Xavier Bapoo: and then Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Henry Jackson Society, Alan Mendoza, joins us live from London to give key insights on the UK's election, wha…

In this captivating episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Don speak with political activist, entrepreneur, and 2020 Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate, Spike Cohen. Spike shares his thoughts on one of the biggest news stories of the year: Julian Assange's release. We discuss the implications of Assange's guilty plea, including…

What does the future hold? Gareth and Phumi are joined by the ever insightful contributor Kanthan Pillay as they talk to futurist ,economist and business trends analyst Bronwyn Williams of Flux Trends. Let's take a look at the future. The Burning PlatformBy Various

Is South Africa ready for a political remix? Phumi is back to join Gareth for another episode of the Burning Platform. They are joined by Gabriel Crouse from IRR (Institute of Race Relations) and David Ansara from FMF(Free Market Foundation), to discuss South Africa's new dispensation. The Burning Platform…

In this riveting episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt sit down with Ian Smith, the co-owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, New Jersey, and the author of "Find Your Hill: Worth Fighting For." Ian gained national attention for his defiant stand against the state's COVID-19 restrictions, keeping his gym open despite the draconian ma…

With Phumi unfortunately out sick, Gareth is joined contributor Kanthan Pillay. They have a chat with South Africa's Shadow Minister of Justice, Glynnis Breytenbach. This episode offers a deep dive into the political landscape and potential reforms that could shape South Africa's future. The Burning Platform…

In this episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt welcome back Hakeem Anwar, the visionary behind the "Take Back Our Tech" initiative. Hakeem is an experienced entrepreneur, founder and CEO of the Above Phone, and proponent of extremely private technology. During our conversation, we delve into the types of surveillance we have to…

With the official announcement of this year's election results having been made public, the country now faces the uncharted territory of the possibility of coalition government. Gareth and Phumi are joined by economist and political analyst, Moeletsi Mbeki to help navigate these choppy political waters. The Burning Platform…

In this gripping episode of the Free Thought Project podcast, Jason and Matt are joined by Jeff Charles, acclaimed host of "A Fresh Perspective" podcast and political satirist known from Fox News to Newsmax, along with his partner both in life and activism, Doni the Misfit. Today’s conversation takes a hard look at the recent developments within th…

Join Gareth Cliff and Phumi Mashigo a day after the elections for a 2- special edition of the Burning Platform. First - Phumi reports back on her fact-finding trip to Israel last week and chats to David Benjamin - consultant on international law, the law of armed conflict and counter-terrorism. Then as the results election results start trickling i…

A week away from this year's election, we bring you a special edition of the Burning Platform with two guests who can help to make the numbers make sense for us. Wayne Sussman - an independent elections analyst, known as ‘the Elections Geek’, and we spoke to him not so long ago on Democracy 101 and The Burning Platform. Dawie Scholtz, who is joinin…

How serious should we take independent candidates? Do they even stand a real chance of making it into parliament? Gareth and Phumi dig into to the realities faced by independent candidates in the lead to this year's elections. Joining them for a quick chat is Anele Mda, she expands on the discussion as from her vantage point as someone who is runni…