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Our Long Walk

Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots

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A podcast series about South Africa’s past, present, and future. Economic historian Johan Fourie and historical sociologist Jonathan Schoots interview social science scholars investigating fascinating questions about our country and continent and distil those lessons into practical policy suggestions today.
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What does it mean to say institutions are ‘inclusive’? What impact does coercive labour have on trust in society? Can technology disrupt entrenched gender inequalities in the workplace? And, crucially, why should policymakers in Washington care about Africa? In this episode of the Our Long Walk podcast, Jonathan Schoots and Johan Fourie discuss the…
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How do historical insights inform modern governance? Can traditional institutions be as effective as modern bureaucracies in driving development? What can Africa’s diverse historical pathways teach us about building effective policies today?In this episode, Jonathan Schoots and Johan Fouriesit down with James Robinson, an economist and political sc…
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What role do African parliaments play in shaping governance? How do historical legacies affect contemporary political systems, and why does foreign aid often fail to build stronger local institutions? Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots discuss these questions - and many more - with Ken Opalo, Associate Professor at Georgetown University and author o…
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Why do good intentions by international aid workers often lead to unintended negative outcomes? How should African leaders grapple with the tension between embracing Western ideas without being dominated by them? Hosts Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots discuss these – and many more – questions in the first podcast interview with Princeton author an…
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Get to know your hosts, economic historian Johan Fourie and historical sociologist Jonathan Schoots, as they introduce Our Long Walk, a new podcastexploring the past, present, and future of South Africa and Africa. This podcast is produced with the help of Voice Note Productions. Our producer is Vasti Calitz with editing done by Andri Burnett. Kels…
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Welcome to Our Long Walk, a podcast series aboutSouth Africa’s past, present, and future. In this series, economic historian Johan Fourie and historical sociologist Jonathan Schoots interview social science scholars who ask fascinating questions about our country and continent to distil those lessons into practical policy suggestions today. Subscri…
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In this episode, I sit down with Dana Williamson, the CEO and founder of Wasteless Solutions. Dana shares the inspiring journey behind the organization, exploring its origins and the passion that drives their mission to combat food waste. From humble beginnings to becoming a leader in sustainable solutions, Wasteless Solutions has made significant …
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Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Tyler Gines, a renowned coach for leaders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Tyler shares his insights on cultivating effective leadership, navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, and achieving professional growth. Discover the key strategies and mindsets that can transform your approa…
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Holly Stokes, 3 x Author, Master Neuro Linguistic Programming Coach & Hypnosis Trainer has helped thousands of clients retrain their brains out of anxiety, procrastination and sabotage over the last 18 years. She has been quoted by Shape Magazine, Active Times, Chicago Tribune and co-owns the Life Harmony Wellness Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sh…
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