Where does the concept of wokeness come from? Might there be a link between religion and the woke movement of our times? Is there an alternative to virtue signalling when looking for progress in terms of social justice? Are we at a breaking point when it comes to the ever tenuous bind between Western democracy and the need to serve an ever-growing list of individualistic needs? What are the possible consequences of the current woke movement? Brought to you by The Gas Company.
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11.11.20 Pt 1 - If you purge yourself of social media, does that make you the most enlightened soul on Earth? Is the cellphone a box of self-induced anxiety for humans? If you want to be healthy, is the best solution to watch the scale or just measure the waist? Some relationships are the equivalent of being in prison. Hey ho... the same company that makes your blue erection pill is giving you the Covid-19 cure.
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10.11.20 Pt 2 - If you are a parent who wants more money to spoil your husband or wife for being a great partner during lockdown, you should tell your kids Santa died from Covid. Angelo Agrizzi has been pictured looking worse for wear with what doctors are calling the 'Schabir shakes'... more to come. Ann Jangle joins the team to discuss her cycling adventure from South Africa to Kenya - from run-ins with elephants to hyenas sniffing her tent, she is truly a wandering spirit! And Blind History looks into the life of explorer extraordinaire, Lawrence of Arabia.
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10.11.20 Pt 1 - "Dear Melissa, I hope this letter doesn't find you well, you broke my heart 25 years ago and I'll never forgive you"... hey, who doesn't have that memory and thought every now and then? When you have children and they scream at restaurants, what are single adults meant to do? Being inconsiderate is no longer a death sentence, is this good or bad news for humanity? Why do we need to keep renewing our driver’s license in South Africa - do we get worse at driving with time?
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The modern Englishman can only dream of a life of adventure, exploration, excitement and provenance. Sadly, those days may be gone. For the enduring spirit of T.E. Lawrence, his influence on the Middle East is still being felt. Lawrence of Arabia may only be familiar to you because of the movie, but his real life was perhaps even more epic.
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This week on South Africa’s no. 1 motoring podcast, hosts George Mienie and Wandile Sishi evaluate the merits of buying a used car instead of a new one. They are joined by Sean Nurse, who relays his experience behind the wheel of the stunningly potent new Porsche 911 Turbo S... plus the team answers your motoring related questions in the Ask AutoTrader segment. Powered by AutoTrader.
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09.11.20 Pt 2 - If people are beautiful, let's just be honest, they are better than the rest of us. Can you ever make good TV if you try to be safe and pander to society? Since cancel culture has won, can we cancel that and get Katlego Maboe to host Love Island South Africa? Plus... a knight in waiting, Sir Stuart Ntlathi joins us to speak about World Science Day.
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09.11.20 Pt 1 - Do people actually care about the outcome of the US Election, or is it just the best reality show ever? Borat is back and it seems better than ever. Are the traditional media desperate, or is entertainment just news now? Diego Maradona is still living his best life... and his doctor is being a handbrake.
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Which manufacturer is the most trusted around the world? George Mienie gives us the rules of how to navigate a traffic circle, which is a real bugbear for him. What is the state of road markings on South African roads, and why does it take so long to fix potholes? There is a new scam doing the rounds... watch out for it! What are the different legal ages for driving globally? Powered by AutoTrader.
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11.11.20 Pt 2 - Stephen Fry is delivering history in a fashion that's fun. Harry and Meghan... are they just attention-seeking slobs, or are they living their best life? Is Queen Elizabeth the last hope of a united Britain? Imagine being married to someone with Covid-19, how would that go? Cocaine gave us psychoanalysis and great thriller literature, so let's not be too hard on Colombia's finest. FYI: Avoiding the doctor doesn't mean you're not sick. And is the woke mob destroying the planet? Find out in our new feature - The Alternative.
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