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The Renegade Report

A hard-hitting, factual podcast that seeks to undermine modern narratives with the use of evidence, facts and statistics.
Weekly English South Africa News · Society & Culture
150 Episodes
12 – 32

Sihle Ngobese

Sihle Ngobese, aka Big Daddy Liberty, is the guest on this week’s instalment. Sihle discusses his strong liberal roots, his time spent within the DA, and his upcoming plans to bring liberal ideas to more South Africans. Jonathan queries whether any classically liberal political representation remains in the country, and…
13 Nov 2018 1 hr 14 min

Ben Karpinski

Sometimes cynical and always honest broadcaster, vlogger and sports fanatic Ben Karpinski is this week’s guest. Ben puts forward the idea of sport as an integral part of society. Roman doesn’t buy the theory and questions the notion of unity, while Jonathan ponders the dangers of hingeing hopes on sporting…
6 Nov 2018 1 hr 05 min

Facts, Feelings & Context

The Renegades chat climate change and why capitalism holds the answers. Roman is still giving Jonathan grief over the Africa Check podcast, and the hosts answer questions from listeners.
30 Oct 2018 1 hr 08 min

Kate Wilkinson

Senior researcher and head of media at Africa Check, Kate Wilkinson, is this episode’s guest. Kate lays out the work that Africa Check does, and the methodology which they follow. Jonathan probes the ideological bias suggested by funding sources and certain voices within the organisation, while Roman delves into the…
23 Oct 2018 1 hr 27 min

Bonus Content: Ernst Roets

This bonus content includes Ernst Roets responding to questions from Renegade Report patrons. Become a patron today on Patreon and you will get access to a host of additional content as well as special access to our in studio guests.
19 Oct 2018 36 min

Mosiuoa Lekota

Struggle hero, former cabinet minister, and current President of COPE, Mosiuoa Lekota joins the hosts this week. Lekota argues for non-racialism by highlighting his personal history and engagement with the ideas of Black Consciousness, as well as CODESA, which led to his position. Roman teases out COPE’s position on expropriation…
16 Oct 2018 1 hr 42 min

Ian Cameron

Afriforum’s Head of Community Safety, Ian Cameron, joins the hosts to discuss the farm murder epidemic in South Africa. Ian explains the community safety networks he’s helped to build, how unlikely alliances have improved the lives of small town residents, and what his views are of the various documentaries highlighting…
9 Oct 2018 1 hr 53 min

Hanlon’s Axe

This week on the Renegade Report Jonathan and Roman debate whether the mainstream media is willingly malevolent or just blindly incompetent, why it is that Cyril Ramaphosa gets the benefit of context whilst others don’t, and how partisan politics in the age of #MeToo threaten the job prospects and lives…
2 Oct 2018 1 hr 07 min

Gwen Ngwenya

Member of Parliament and the Democratic Alliance’s Head of Policy, Gwen Ngwenya is this week’s guest. Gwen discusses the DA’s approach to expropriation without compensation, who actually constitutes the so-called base, and what it means to be liberal in a South African context. Jonathan pushes back against what he perceives…
25 Sep 2018 1 hr 03 min

Ernst Roets

Afriforum Deputy CEO and civil rights activist Ernst Roets returns to the Renegade Report to discuss his recent presentation to Parliament. Roman explores some of the details around Afriforum’s advocacy against the expropriation of land without compensation, while Jonathan delves into the varied and interesting reactions from political parties and…
18 Sep 2018 1 hr 17 min

Gareth van Onselen

Columnist and political analyst, Gareth van Onselen is this week’s podcast guest. Gareth gives his take on the ANC’s lose lose position with EWC, the DA’s rudderless approach to 2019, and the EFF’s ability to drive the country’s political agenda. Roman discusses the likely outcomes and consequences of the national…
11 Sep 2018 1 hr 13 min

Sebastian Shemirani

British conservative and LSE student Sebastian Shemirani joins the show from London this week. Sebastian discusses the political situation in the UK amidst Brexit, his evolution from libertarianism to conservatism, and why he believes conservative values make life worth living. Jonathan queries whether the conservative movement is undergoing an evolution…
4 Sep 2018 1 hr 10 min

Waldimar Pelser

Rapport editor, journalist and TV host Waldimar Pelser is the guest on this instalment. Waldimar explains why he values freedom of speech, what the differences are between English and Afrikaans, and how the age of social media has affected the evolution of journalists. Jonathan discusses how compromised media organisations have…
28 Aug 2018 42 min

Frans Cronje

CEO of IRR SA, Frans Cronje joins the Renegade Report this week. Frans delivers an ultimatum on expropriation without compensation, the risks to South Africa, and why some intellectuals are praising it. Roman questions the lack of skin in the game of journalists and Jonathan clarifies Gwen Ngwenya’s positions.
21 Aug 2018 55 min

Podcasting Without Compensation

The hosts get into a variety of topics on this instalment of the podcast. Roman speaks about the useful idiots in South African media helping to drive the EWC agenda forward, while Jonathan dispels the myth that Cyril Ramaphosa has a greater master plan which will save us all. The…
14 Aug 2018 1 hr 03 min

Mike Schussler

Economist Mike Schussler joins the hosts of the Renegade Report this week. Mike explains why the IMF won’t bail us out, how wealth creation could occur through a different approach to BEE, and what exactly expropriation of land will do to the economy. Roman questions the folly of the ANC,…
7 Aug 2018 1 hr 26 min

Marius Roodt (Shelley Garland)

The one and only Shelley Garland, aka Marius Roodt, is this episode’s guest. Marius discusses why and how he hoodwinked the Huffington Post into publishing a piece of ridiculous satire, and what happened in the viral aftermath. Roman reflects on the state of mainstream media, and Jonathan wonders how much…
31 Jul 2018 58 min

Ghaleb Cachalia

On this episode the Renegades are joined by Democratic Alliance MP Ghaleb Cachalia. Ghaleb tells of his youth and the years he spent both in and out of the country during Apartheid. Roman explores this background in the context of his party allegiance and liberalism, and Jonathan wants to know…
24 Jul 2018 1 hr 02 min

Joel Pollak

UCT alumnus, Harvard graduate and Breitbart editor Joel Pollak is the guest on this week’s episode. Joel explains his evolution from liberal to conservative politics, influenced in many ways by his experiences in South Africa. Roman explores the story behind Trump’s election victory and Jonathan engages with the nature of…
17 Jul 2018 1 hr 02 min
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