The Renegade Report
A hard-hitting, factual podcast that seeks to undermine modern narratives with the use of evidence, facts and statistics.
The Renegade Report - Q&A
On this episode Roman and Jonathan answer Patreon and listener questions about a wide range of topics, including monopolies, political ideologies and science denialism.
Tony Leon
Former leader of the opposition and ambassador to Argentina, Tony Leon is this episode’s guest. Tony gives his opinion of new President Cyril Ramaphosa, provides his view of the DA’s flirtation with populism, and makes a solid argument for the protection of basic rights like freedom of speech in light…
Jeremy Nell (Jerm)
The 39th best cartoonist in South Africa, Jeremy Nell, joins us this week. Jerm explains why he does not draw for many mainstream media publications anymore and describes his view of rising alternative media in this context. Roman rants about cowardly cartoonists and Jonathan takes on the insistence of the…
Nick Monroe
This episode plays host to US journalist Nick Monroe. The political shenanigans in South Africa have recently come under focus in light of government attempts to expropriate land. Nick provides insight into how those outside of the country view the situation. Jonathan discusses the ‘white genocide’ narrative and Roman delves…
Shayne Robinson
Photojournalist and YouTuber, Shayne Robinson, joins the Renegade Report this week. Shayne runs a YouTube channel that promotes and shares quirky and interesting aspects of the city of Johannesburg. Jonathan enquires about all the lesser-known gems hidden in the city, and Roman ponders the slow traction YouTube seems to have…
No Land for South Africans
On this episode of the podcast, Jonathan and Roman discuss the ANC and EFF’s decision to amend the Constitution in order to expropriate land without compensation. Roman laments the notion that this is merely about land and not about property rights as a whole, while Jonathan discusses the likely economic…
Hillel Neuer
Executive Director of UN Watch, Hillel Neuer, is the guest on this week’s episode. Mr Neuer explains why UN Watch was created and how the UN has been co-opted by dictators and human rights abusers. Roman ponders whether the UN is worth saving, and Jonathan questions the role of various…
Rich Mulholland
Entrepreneur, speaker and board game enthusiast... Rich Mulholland makes a return to The Renegade Report. Rich berates the hosts for their soft interview with a previous guest and what he views as a departure from the podcast’s central tenet. Jonathan takes heat and provides some explanation for his online behaviour,…
Lahav Harkov
This week the Renegade Report features Jerusalem Post journalist Lahav Harkov. Lahav speaks about the disingenuous nature of implying there is any kind of apartheid in Israel, the situation in the West Bank and Gaza, and the motivation the State has for its strict border security. Roman enquires about the…
Justin Spratt
Uber Head of Business for Subsaharan Africa, Justin Spratt joins the Renegades this week. Justin is deeply concerned about the lack of dialogue and meaningful conversations in South Africa. He has a new proposal to change that. Roman is interested in finding and supporting new and exciting public intellectuals, while…
Professor Janice Fiamengo
English Professor and ardent anti-feminist Janice Fiamengo is the guest on this episode of the Renegade Report. Janice reflects on the feminist movement of which she was once a part, and whether the core message has changed, or if it is now merely a more true reflection of what it…
Christian Kaleb Caruzo
This episode features Venezuelan guest and resident Christian Kaleb Caruzo. Christian gives a first hand account of the history and progression of Socialism in his country, including the role played by the notorious figure of Hugo Chavez. Roman explores the deepening crisis facing Venezuelans and Jonathan probes what, if any,…
Your Questions Answered
This week on the Renegade Report, the Renegades answer your questions! Find out what we think about Cyril Ramaphosa winning the elective conference, the reaction to our antinatalism debate, as well as our plans for 2018.
Jordan B Peterson & David Benatar
This episode of the podcast hosts a debate between University of Cape Town Professor of Philosophy, David Benatar, and the University of Toronto’s Professor of psychology, Jordan B Peterson. David is a proponent of antinatalism, which posits that birth is an overall negative event and as such it follows that…
Sorta Solo
On this final episode of the podcast for the year, the hosts reflect back on 2017. Friend of the show, Nicholas Babaya, pops in to join the conversation. Roman is keen to rate Donald Trump and remind everyone of how great anarchy would be, while Jonathan considers the decline of…
Dawie Scholtz
This episode plays host to former political speech writer turned consultant and election polling expert, Dawie Scholtz. He explains his voting models and the influencing factors in South Africa from geography to socio-economics to voter psychology. Roman is his usual impolite self about voters and democracy as he probes at…
Christopher Snowdon
This episode of the show plays host to Institute of Economic Affairs' director of lifestyle economics, columnist and author Christopher Snowdon. Chris discusses many of the ideas expressed in his new book 'Killjoys', which looks at the paternalistic policies of governments in an attempt to save people from themselves. The…
Martin van Staden
This episode sees the return of staunch libertarian Martin van Staden. Martin lays out his philosophical case for self-ownership, defends his position on open borders, and fleshes out his opposition to political pragmatism. Roman explores and defends Herman Mashaba’s policies on inner city buildings, while Jonathan finds common ground with…
William Saunderson-Meyer
On this Renegade Report the hosts are joined by fearless writer of The Jaundiced Eye column, William Saunderson-Meyer. William has some choice words for the embattled news industry, hones in on the historical context for accurate journalism, and decries the click-based economics of modern media businesses. Roman explores the antique…
Dr Debra Soh
The Renegade Report is joined by neuroscientist and columnist Dr Debra Soh on this instalment of the show. Debra describes the burgeoning field of sexual neuroscience, the need to keep science apolitical, and the importance of trying to answer even those questions which scare us. Jonathan queries the controversy around…