Best Mark Esper Podcasts (2024)

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Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Trump’s First Term—and a Second? 51:59

14d ago51:59

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What was it like serving in the Trump administration—and what might a second Trump term look like? To discuss these questions, we are joined by Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense from 2019-2020. In this Conversation, Esper considers Ukraine, China, and other foreign policy challenges facing the United States, and reflects on his experience leading th…

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Frederick W. Kagan on Ukraine: Where Things Stand and Where Might They Be Going 1:07:48

22h ago1:07:48

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Where do things stand in Ukraine? How will the recently-passed aid package help Ukraine on the battlefield? How does the war in Ukraine relate to rising threats from adversaries around the globe? To discuss these questions we are joined again by Fred Kagan, director of the Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute. Kagan explain…

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Overtime – Episode #657: Scott Galloway, Don Lemon 11:57

2d ago11:57

11:57

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 4/26/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Teacher unemployment symptomatic of a deeper crisis in the education sector 25:29

5d ago25:29

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A massive increase in the number of vacant teaching posts should be a significant concern for every parent of a school going learner. This is according to Paul Esterhuizen, CEO of School-Days who also believes that the high number of vacant teaching posts is a self-inflicted one and South Africans need to hold ministers accountable. Basic Education…

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South Africans embracing the spirit of the City Nature Challenge 6:33

5d ago6:33

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The 2024 City Nature Challenge is in full swing THIS WEEKEND during which a series of nature walks and events have been organised throughout the challenge which started on Friday and ends TOMORROW. Originating as a friendly competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles in the US in 2016, the challenge has blossomed into a worldwide phenomenon, …

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SA @ 30: Successes and Failures 38:15

6d ago38:15

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South Africa's journey toward democracy began in the early 1990s with the end of the apartheid era. This era marked a significant shift in the country's political landscape, with the setting aside of racial segregation and acceptance of multiracial democracy. On April 27 1994, the first democratic elections were held after which Nelson Mandela, bec…

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Ep. #657: RFK Jr., Scott Galloway, Don Lemon 57:49

5d ago57:49

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Bill’s guests are RFK Jr., Scott Galloway, Don Lemon (Originally aired 4/26/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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UNICEF unveils 2024 Manifesto for Every Child in South Africa 6:41

6d ago6:41

6:41

Thirty years since the dawn of democracy in South Africa and in a year of national elections, UNICEF South Africa has just released a manifesto calling for children and young people, to be put front and center in the country's development. Under the theme - 'Manifesto for Every Child in South Africa 2024: Time to PROTECT and PRIORITIZE, the manifes…

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Sundowns' search for continental glory shattered 6:20

6d ago6:20

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Mamelodi Sundowns' search for continental glory came crumbling down LAST night after the they lost 1 -nil against Tunisian giants Esperance in the second leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final played at Loftus Versfelfd Stadium in Pretoria LAST NIGHT. Esperance went into the game with a slender 1-0 lead from the first leg in Tunis last weekend.…

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Democracy @ 30: Down memory lane 3:36

6d ago3:36

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As South Africa marks 30 years of Democracy TODAY, SABC News is gearing up to launch a programme dedicated to marking this important milestone. In the build-up to the first episode of the SABC News' Democracy 30 Project, The Weekend View looks at what South Africa looked like in the days leading to 27th April 1994. Despite incidents of violence and…

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New York City hoists South Africa's flag to mark 30 years of freedom and democracy 5:47

6d ago5:47

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The Mayor of New York City Eric Adams has hoisted South Africa's flag at a ceremony marking the 30 years of freedom and democracy in the Big Apple. The event, hosted by the Consulate General of South Africa and the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, saw the country's colours emblazoned in lower Manhattan with music and entertainment that was…

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Overtime – Episode #656: Jillian Michaels, Jon Meacham, Jane Ferguson 11:29

9d ago11:29

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 4/19/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Sundowns live to fight another day after 1-nil defeat to Tunisian giants Esperance 5:24

12d ago5:24

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Mamelodi Sundowns went down 1-nil against Tunisian giants Esperance in the first leg of the CAF Champions League semi-final played in Tunis LAST NIGHT. The two clubs are battling for a place in the final of the Champions League in a two-legged affair. The return leg will be played at Loftus Versfelfd Stadium in Pretoria, next Friday. On top of that…

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Dr Motsoko Pheko's legacy on land restitution will live on: PAC 4:21

12d ago4:21

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Tributes continue to pour in for the struggle stalwart Dr Motsoko Pheko who passed away on Friday at the age of 93. The former PAC leader was a renowned lawyer, author theologian, academic and historian. Dr Pheko served as the party's member of parliament for ten years, and served in different portfolio committees including Foreign Affairs and Safe…

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Survey links load shedding to restraining women's economic empowerment 6:44

12d ago6:44

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Ahead of South Africa's national elections on the 29th of May, citizens are imploring political parties to make the energy crisis a top priority in their election agenda. According to a recent survey conducted by Nguvu Collective, 85.5% of respondents chose load shedding as the topmost issue that needs immediate resolution. The survey also revealed…

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US veto of Palestine UN membership is contrary to its vision of a two state solution 26:04

12d ago26:04

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The United States rejected a fairly broad consensus in the Security Council on THURSDAY when it vetoed a draft resolution that would have recommended the State of Palestine's full membership to the United Nations. Twelve countries including Russia, France and China backed the measure which drew two abstentions from the United Kingdom and Switzerlan…

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Ep. #656: Jillian Michaels, Jon Meacham, Jane Ferguson 58:18

13d ago58:18

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Bill’s guests are Jillian Michaels, Jon Meacham, Jane Ferguson (Originally aired 4/19/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Nearly 1 billion Indians to vote over two months in world's largest election 4:07

13d ago4:07

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The world's largest election got underway in India on YESTERDAY. The election - which will be held in several phases across two months - will see nearly 1 billion eligible voters cast their ballot. It's widely expected incumbent Prime Minister - Narendra Modi - will win but the opposition claims the polls are already not free and fair. Neha Poonia …

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Sigh of relief in the Middle East as Iran downplays Israeli attack 8:17

13d ago8:17

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Explosions that echoed over the Iranian city of Isfahan YESTERDAY were described as an Israeli attack, but Tehran has been playing down the incident and indicating it has no plans for retaliation - a response that appeared gauged towards averting region-wide war. Iran media reports say 3 drones were shot down. The limited scale of the attack and Ir…

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Drunk Goggles simulator launched to help you understand the dangers of drinking and driving 8:32

13d ago8:32

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Ahead of World Creativity and Innovation Day TOMORROW, Aware.org, an organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting the responsible use of alcohol, has unveiled an innovative digital tool called The Drunk Goggles simulator. It is designed to help South Africans understand the dangers of drinking and driving and encourage them to prioritise safe…

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Political parties must follow the law when involved In workplace disputes 7:24

13d ago7:24

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It seems to have become the order of the day for South African political parties to want to become embroiled in workplace issues. This initially gained prominence with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), which involved itself in the affairs of two companies, the Calgan Lounge in 2018 and Gordon Road Spar in 2021- and to which the Labour Court took…

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Desperate measures to curb rhino poaching in KZN 8:16

13d ago8:16

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Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has resorted to drastic action to stop the widespread poaching of rhinos in the region. They have started an immediate programme to dehorn hundreds of rhinos in the province's largest rhino reserve. This follows the killing of 325 rhinos in the province last year, with more than 300 of the animals poached in the Hluhluwe-uMfol…

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Overtime – Episode #655: William Shatner, Piers Morgan, Gillian Tett 12:52

17d ago12:52

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 4/12/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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IEC is correct to seek clarity from the Constitutional Court : Analyst 9:34

19d ago9:34

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The Umkhonto WeSizwe Party - MKP- has expressed disappointment after the Electoral Commission of South Africa announced that it had approached the Constitutional Court to appeal the Electoral Court ruling, which found former president Jacob Zuma can run for elections despite a 15-month prison sentence. The party has accused the IEC of going out of …

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Squabbles between SA's opposition parties unhealthy for future governance 18:15

19d ago18:15

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Several opposition parties were THIS WEEK left hot under the collar after fellow opposition and DA leader John Steenhuisen labelled some of them as 'popcorn parties' and ' mercenaries " for campaigning in Western Cape. Parties such as Rise Mzansi, GOOD and ActionSA were not impressed by the comments and had a few unkind words for the DA leader. Ste…

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Greater engagement needed over morality of SA's tax system 9:52

19d ago9:52

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There is nothing inherently socially beneficial about taxes. Taxes are the legal codification of a long-standing social norm: that citizens should contribute to the common well-being of the society that they live in. This is according to Dr Sansia Blackmore, a Senior Lecturer at the African Tax Institute at the University of Pretoria's Faculty of E…

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Business startups are the future for African economies 5:09

19d ago5:09

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Johannesburg will host the third edition of the Africa Business Connect forum in August of this year. The forum will bring together local and international companies, investors, economic development stakeholders, as well as government and institutional representatives. It also aims to be a platform dedicated to the promotion of business opportuniti…

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Fears of wider regional conflict as Iran launches unprecedented retaliatory missile attack against Israel 5:07

19d ago5:07

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Tensions have escalated in the Middle East. This after Iran launched a drone and missile attack on Israel. Witnesses have described the sound of explosions in the skies above Jerusalem as air defences intercepted multiple drones. Israel says it will retaliate. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC's International Editor Sophie Mokoena .…

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Ep. #655: William Shatner, Piers Morgan, Gillian Tett 58:20

20d ago58:20

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Bill’s guests are William Shatner, Piers Morgan, Gillian Tett (Originally aired 4/12/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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DNA study suggests South African leopards are a unique species 12:27

20d ago12:27

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Ground-breaking DNA study suggests that South African leopards may be unique. This is according to the study on African leopards published in the journal PeerJ by a team of international scientists led by Professor Yoshan Moodley of the Department of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture at the University of Venda and…

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e-Tolls debacle has potential to derail future government programmes 6:08

20d ago6:08

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The controversial e-tolls on Gauteng highways were finally terminated at midnight on Thursday putting an end to a system many motorists had refused to buy into and pay for in many years. Transport Minister Sindiswa Chikunga and Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi led the celebrations as the government officially terminated the e-tolls. On Wednesday, Chi…

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Herman Mashaba dismisses claims VIP protection splurge started under his tenure as Joburg mayor 7:18

20d ago7:18

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The City of Johannesburg took the fight back to the opposition after a row and public outrage erupted THIS WEEK following reports that the city spends over R3 million a month on VIP protection for top officials. The Mayor is reported to have up to 10 bodyguards who work in shifts of 5 each. Among those who are also benefiting from the splurge inclu…

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