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Twice-weekly discussion about China's engagement across Africa and the Global South hosted by journalist Eric Olander and Asia-Africa scholar Cobus van Staden in Johannesburg.
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The ”Hustlers Handbook Podcast” is a show dedicated to sharing the journeys, strategies, and insights of successful individuals across various fields. Hosted by driven and entrepreneurial personalities, the podcast aims to provide listeners with practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable tips to help them navigate their own paths to success. Each episode features in-depth interviews with guests who have excelled in their respective areas, offering valuable lessons on overcoming chal ...
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Vi är en modern högskola som präglas av en öppen och välkomnande atmosfär, förstklassiga utbildningar och internationellt konkurrenskraftig forskning. En plats där vi gör framsteg, varje dag. I podden En kvart om... avhandlar vi olika aktuella ämnen tillsammans med studenter och anställda.
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep10: Anthony Elmore
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Anthony Elmore is a passionate entrepreneur and community advocate from Seattle, dedicated to helping others succeed. He draws inspiration from his desire to live up to his God-given potential and overcome challenges, including time and financial constraints. Anthony's days are filled with work, family, and building his dream, all while sharing pro…
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[GLOBAL SOUTH] The ASEAN Wonk on Great Power Politics in Southeast Asia
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The foreign ministers from China, the U.S., Japan, and Russia, among others, all passed through the Laotian capital, Vientiane, over the past several days, ostensibly for an ASEAN gathering. But the real action took place on the sidelines of the meeting, where the ministers held a series of bilaterals that revealed the hardening battle lines among …
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A New Vision for European Engagement in Africa (Beyond Confronting China)
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Europe is Africa's largest trading partner and its largest source of foreign direct investment. But a lot of that economic engagement is powered by inertia, left over from Europe's long, painful history of colonial exploitation in Africa. Just as in the United States, Europe's politics are decidedly inward-looking where Africa, if it's on the agend…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep9: Alex Mazhukhin (Mr. Build it)
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Alex Mazhukhin is a social media influencer boasting over 1 million subscribers across his platforms. A self-made DIYer for the past five years, he has achieved tremendous success on YouTube. Join Alex as he shares insights on life, his experiences, and the highs and lows of the industry. Tune in for an enriching experience and gain valuable inform…
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China-Africa Relations as Seen From the United States
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As Chinese engagement in Africa steadily increased over the past twenty-five years, the U.S. has struggled to respond. Africa has consistently been a low priority in U.S. foreign policy, even with China's growing presence on the continent, and that's especially true today as events in the Middle East, Russia, and the South China Sea dominate the ag…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep8: Christopher Kidd
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Christopher Kidd is a radio personality for KJR 93.3 Seattle, podcast producer, and professional mentor affiliated with iHeartmedia and Bluewire & Friends Seattle. Born and raised in Seattle, WA, Christopher Kidd followed his passion for sports and podcasting, co-hosting and producing "Seahawks Man 2 Man" since 2017 with Michael-Shawn Dugar. He hol…
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So much of the framing of Chinese engagement in Africa is done through the prism of Western media, academia, government, and civil society. Stories about debt traps, malign influence, and exploitation are all firmly embedded in the larger discourse about Africa's relations with China. Conversely, the relationship is also framed in equally binary te…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep7: Franklin Johnson
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Franklin graduated from The Evergreen State College in 2016 and became the men's basketball Head Assistant coach before starting Oly Basketball Academy in 2022. He was named interim Men's Head Basketball Coach in 2022. Franklin is also the Regional Director of the Northwest with West Coast Elite Basketball, impacting grassroots basketball with a Ma…
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The Impact of Chinese Overcapacity on Developing Countries
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South Africa this week joined a growing list of developing countries around the world to introduce tariffs on certain Chinese imports in a bid to protect local producers. Indonesia, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil, among others, also introduced similar duties on Chinese steel and other products. While low-cost Chinese goods are a boon for Global South co…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep6: Andrew Roxas
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Andrew Roxas is a husband and father of two girls, working as a Deputy Sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department and training as an amateur competitive jiu-jitsu fighter with the Alliance Jiu Jitsu Team. Andrew’s dedication to his family and career is evident in his willingness to sacrifice and work hard, always aiming to provide the be…
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WEEK IN REVIEW: Chinese Debt and the Anti-Government Revolt in Kenya
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Protestors in Kenya this week expressed fury against the government and the IMF but interestingly made no mention of China during an unprecedented uprising in Nairobi. It's notable because the Kenyan Treasury spends more money to service its Chinese loans than any other single creditor. For years, across two administrations, the Kenyan government h…
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[GLOBAL SOUTH] The Crisis in the South China Sea Enters a Dangerous New Phase
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The violent confrontation between China and the Philippines on June 17th near the Second Thomas Shoal marked a sharp escalation in tensions between the two countries over their rival territorial claims in the South China Sea. After the melee that severely injured one Filipino sailor, the two countries engaged in a second battle, this time in the me…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep5: Ishmael Stinson
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Meet Ishmael Stinson, also known as Ish, the President, Producer, and Host at Studio 143. Ishmael was born and raised in Washington state and graduated from Central Washington University in 2015. He has curated over a dozen productions, including live appearances, podcasts, pop-up events, intimate musical events, and more.…
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How China's Changing Economy is Impacting Africa?
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Back in the early 2000s, when Chinese engagement in Africa started to ramp up, China was enjoying double-digit growth and devoured vast quantities of African oil, minerals, and timber to feed its surging manufacturing sector. Fast-forward to the present, and China no longer relies on African resources as it once did. The Chinese economy has matured…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep4: Duante Barnett
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Duante Barnett, also known as SuitMan, is a comedian and producer based in Seattle, WA. He founded SuitMan Productions to create inclusive comedy events, including the popular Deaf Comedy Jam. His journey into comedy was inspired by a desire to chase his dreams and bring laughter to others.By hustlershandbookpodcast
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It's Time to Take the BRICS More Seriously
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The BRICS group has existed since 2009 and has done little to distinguish itself in 15 years. They created a mid-sized development bank, but other than that, the bloc's accomplishments have been rather modest. That's now starting to change as the BRICS doubled in size to ten members, with around thirty other countries now on the waiting list. At th…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep3: Chantz Staden
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Meet Chantz Staden, the CEO of Agile Tech Recruiting, a 100% virtual/remote recruiting agency helping tech companies land top embedded software developers. Chantz is 36 years old, married with 4 kids, and a solo entrepreneur. He was born in California and played running back at Washington State University…
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The Future of Chinese Development Finance in Africa
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Chinese development finance in Africa today is a small fraction of what it was a decade ago when Beijing's policy banks provided billions of dollars in loans to countries across the continent. But while those heady days of easily accessible finance will likely never return, there are indications major Chinese lenders are once again gearing up to ex…
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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Jane Perlez on the Global South's Role in the U.S.-China Strategic Rivalry
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With memories still fresh from the first Cold War, leaders in Africa, Asia, and across the Global South have repeatedly said they do not want any part of a second Great Power rivalry. But as tensions between the U.S. and China steadily deteriorate, the pressure on these smaller, non-aligned countries is going to surge. The geopolitical dynamics are…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep2: Noah Garoutte
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Meet Noah Garoutte, the Managing Partner and Operator of Forum Social House. Noah's passion for the entertainment, food and beverage, and hospitality industry led him to his current role.By hustlershandbookpodcast
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The Hidden World of Chinese Manufacturing in Ethiopia
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Ethiopia's long-held ambition is to one day emerge as a major global manufacturing hub, benefiting from a wave of Chinese offshoring. The East African country's strategic location, abundant labor supply, and welcoming government are all very enticing for cost-conscious Chinese manufacturers. And while Ethiopia has been more successful than many Afr…
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[GLOBAL SOUTH] What's Driving the Surge in Brazil's Business Ties With China
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BYD announced that it opened its 100th dealership in Brazil, highlighting the South American country's growing importance to the Chinese electric vehicle giant. It's a similar story across the board in tech, agriculture, and natural resources, among other sectors. Trade and investment between China and Brazil is booming and is unlikely to slow anyt…
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Hustlers Handbook Podcast Ep1: Nickie Davis
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Meet Nickie Davis, a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Boeing Professional. Nickie is the owner of Rising Phoenix Fit and is dedicated to helping others transform their lives through fitnessMeet Nickie Davis, a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach and Boeing Professional. Nickie is the owner of Rising Phoenix Fit and is dedicat…
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Illegal Chinese Timber Trade Fuels Insurgency in Mozambique
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Officially, Mozambique bans the export of raw timber in an effort to protect what's left of the country's rapidly shrinking forests. But whatever laws are in place are largely disregarded as more than 500,000 tons of timber leave the country each year — 90% of which goes to China, according to a new report by the Environmental Investigation Agency.…
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WEEK IN REVIEW: China in the Sahel | ChatGPT's take on China-Africa
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China somehow managed to get the oil flowing between Niger and Benin this week amid a bitter dispute between the two West African countries that had briefly shut down the pipeline. Eric, Cobus, and Geraud discuss how the Chinese seem to be navigating the Sahel's contentious politics with some finesse. Plus, ChatGPT launched a major new upgrade this…
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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Indonesia's Role in the South China Sea Crisis
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Indonesian President-elect Prabowo Subianto will take office later this year at a critical time when regional tensions over territorial disputes in the South China Sea are surging. And this won't be just a foreign policy challenge for the new president. Chinese ships have crossed into Indonesia's exclusive economic zone near the Nantuna Islands at …
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China-Africa Relations in the Era of Great Power Competition
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A prominent French TV journalist was visibly surprised when DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi bluntly told him that he prefers to work with Chinese and Russian partners rather than those from the West. The exchange was posted this week on X and reveals the increasingly stark gap between African and Western perceptions over the major geopolitical …
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Insights From Hannah Ryder on This Year's China-Africa Summit
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Chinese and African governments are beginning to negotiate the agenda for the upcoming Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit that will take place in Beijing later this fall. Development finance, infrastructure, and green technology are all expected to be prominent themes, but this year’s event will be considerably different than previous…
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WEEK IN REVIEW: The Chinese Supermarket Scandal in Nigeria
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Nigerian consumer protection authorities shut a Chinese supermarket in the capital, Abuja after a video went viral showing the store refusing entry to local residents. The scandal sparked outrage online and was among the top stories of the week on national TV channels. Eric, Cobus, and Geraud discuss why this particular instance of alleged discrimi…
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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Should China Use Its Influence With Iran to Help the U.S. and Israel?
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Senior U.S. leaders have once again called on China to use its considerable economic leverage to persuade Iran to change its behavior in the escalating conflict with Israel. Various U.S. have made this same request on several occasions already, going back all the way to the day after Hamas launched its assault on southern Israel on October 7th. Eac…
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