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A weekly podcast hosted by Big Daddy Liberty. We discuss news, politics, economics and social issues through the lens of liberty.

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    • Aug 21, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    Post Lockdown SA: What is the path to economic growth & recovery? | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 40:22


    I look at news issues that didn't make it big in mainstream media this week, namely the suspected serial killings in uMthwalume (KZN), and the latest from the murder of Collins Khoza, allegedly at the hands of the SANDF during lockdown. I then chat to IRR Chief of Staff, John Endres, about the recently released plan to get South Africa's economy back on is feet, and potentially growing at 7% per year. Is it feasible? How does it differ from the plans by government and labour unions? Also, stay tuned to find out who the Moemish of the Week is! Support the show, and help me get this podcast syndicated on more community radio stations across South Africa. Donate as little as $1 (R17) per month via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty), or via PayPal (bigdaddylibertyza@gmail.com). youtube.com

    Post Lockdown SA: What is the path to economic growth & recovery? | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 40:22


    I look at news issues that didn't make it big in mainstream media this week, namely the suspected serial killings in uMthwalume (KZN), and the latest from the murder of Collins Khoza, allegedly at the hands of the SANDF during lockdown. I then chat to IRR Chief of Staff, John Endres, about the recently released plan to get South Africa's economy back on is feet, and potentially growing at 7% per year. Is it feasible? How does it differ from the plans by government and labour unions? Also, stay tuned to find out who the Moemish of the Week is! Support the show, and help me get this podcast syndicated on more community radio stations across South Africa. Donate as little as $1 (R17) per month via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty), or via PayPal (bigdaddylibertyza@gmail.com). youtube.com · www.youtube.com

    Political pressure on the ANC & Ramaphosa, and Eskom loadshedding again! | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 43:37


    I am in conversation with Politricks Host, Jimmy Ramokgopa, and Joe Emilio, standup comedian and host of The Joe Show. We talk about the pressure mounted on the ANC-govt to ease the lockdown and end the bans on liquor and cigarrettes, by elements within government. Is the political cost of lockdown authoritarianism proving costly? Also, find out who this weeks MOEMISH OF THE WEEK is! Support the show, and help me get this podcast syndicated on more community radio stations across South Africa. Donate as little as $1 (R17) per month via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty), or via PayPal (bigdaddylibertyza@gmail.com). youtube.com

    Political pressure on the ANC & Ramaphosa, and Eskom loadshedding again! | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 43:37


    I am in conversation with Politricks Host, Jimmy Ramokgopa, and Joe Emilio, standup comedian and host of The Joe Show. We talk about the pressure mounted on the ANC-govt to ease the lockdown and end the bans on liquor and cigarrettes, by elements within government. Is the political cost of lockdown authoritarianism proving costly? Also, find out who this weeks MOEMISH OF THE WEEK is! Support the show, and help me get this podcast syndicated on more community radio stations across South Africa. Donate as little as $1 (R17) per month via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty), or via PayPal (bigdaddylibertyza@gmail.com). youtube.com · www.youtube.com

    Alcohol & Tobacco Prohibition: How the lockdown bans hurt farmers and entrepreneurs! | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 44:18


    Join me in conversation with tobacco farmer, Herman Roos, and liquor store owner, Natasha Zietsman, as we discuss the devestating effects of the lockdown prohibition. How has the decision by politicians to ban liquor and cigarettes affected the families of entrepreurs who make a living off of this sector? As always, stay till the end to find out who this week's MOEMISH OF THE WEEK is. Support the show and BDL by donating as little as $1 per month via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty), or PayPal (BigDaddyLibertyZA@gmail.com). youtube.com

    Alcohol & Tobacco Prohibition: How the lockdown bans hurt farmers and entrepreneurs! | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 44:18


    Join me in conversation with tobacco farmer, Herman Roos, and liquor store owner, Natasha Zietsman, as we discuss the devestating effects of the lockdown prohibition. How has the decision by politicians to ban liquor and cigarettes affected the families of entrepreurs who make a living off of this sector? As always, stay till the end to find out who this week's MOEMISH OF THE WEEK is. Support the show and BDL by donating as little as $1 per month via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty), or PayPal (BigDaddyLibertyZA@gmail.com). youtube.com · www.youtube.com

    Expropriation Without Compensation is BACK! | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 43:00


    The socialist policy of EWC is back on track! South African politicians have voted last week to reconvene a parliamentary committee dealing with amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution. This is the same committee looking to introduce expropriation without compensation, a power that would grant politicians the right to confiscate your property and not compensate you for it. Join me in conversation with IRR Project Manager, Terence Corrigan. Also, find out why Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, is this week's MOEMISH OF THE WEEK! Support the show and Big Daddy Liberty. Become a Friend of the IRR by SMSing your "Name" to 32823, or donate as little as $1 per month via Patreon, here...https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty youtube.com

    Expropriation Without Compensation is BACK! | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 43:00


    The socialist policy of EWC is back on track! South African politicians have voted last week to reconvene a parliamentary committee dealing with amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution. This is the same committee looking to introduce expropriation without compensation, a power that would grant politicians the right to confiscate your property and not compensate you for it. Join me in conversation with IRR Project Manager, Terence Corrigan. Also, find out why Health Minister, Dr. Zweli Mkhize, is this week's MOEMISH OF THE WEEK! Support the show and Big Daddy Liberty. Become a Friend of the IRR by SMSing your "Name" to 32823, or donate as little as $1 per month via Patreon, here...https://www.patreon.com/join/BigDaddyLiberty youtube.com · www.youtube.com

    Is the lockdown over? | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 41:00


    Join me in conversation with Reyno de Beer from the Liberty Fighters Network, as I ask him why he thinks court victory against government means the lockdown is over. I also discuss the big news items of the week, namely; the dismal 30.1% unemployment rate and the debt trap created by the ANC government. This week there are two entries for MOEMISH OF THE WEEK...find out who they are! youtube.com

    Is the lockdown over? | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 41:00


    Join me in conversation with Reyno de Beer from the Liberty Fighters Network, as I ask him why he thinks court victory against government means the lockdown is over. I also discuss the big news items of the week, namely; the dismal 30.1% unemployment rate and the debt trap created by the ANC government. This week there are two entries for MOEMISH OF THE WEEK...find out who they are! youtube.com · www.youtube.com

    Enhanced Level 3 Lockdown Shenanigans & JZ the Moemish? | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 38:51


    Join me in conversation wrapping up the week. I revisit the issue of gender-based violence, and how empowering more women to be armed self-defenders is a necessity. I then have a conversation with Rational Standard Chief Editor, Nicolas Woode-Smith, about the latest announcement of "enhanced Level 3 Lockdown". Is it nonsense? Find out why Jacob Zuma is this weeks Moemish Of The Week! Big Daddy Liberty (YouTube)

    Enhanced Level 3 Lockdown Shenanigans & JZ the Moemish? | The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 38:51


    Join me in conversation wrapping up the week. I revisit the issue of gender-based violence, and how empowering more women to be armed self-defenders is a necessity. I then have a conversation with Rational Standard Chief Editor, Nicolas Woode-Smith, about the latest announcement of "enhanced Level 3 Lockdown". Is it nonsense? Find out why Jacob Zuma is this weeks Moemish Of The Week! Big Daddy Liberty (YouTube) · www.youtube.com

    Budget Speech 2020: What to expect & analysis by IRR Chief Economist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 46:54


    Join me in conversation with IRR Chief Economist, Ian Cruickshanks, we try forecast on the upcoming Budget Speech to be delivered by Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni. We look at the good, the bad & the ugly...and give analysis on what the Finance Minister ought to say if we are to pull SA out of the economic mess and reform it. www.youtube.com

    Budget Speech 2020: What to expect & analysis by IRR Chief Economist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 46:54


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Join me in conversation with IRR Chief Economist, Ian Cruickshanks, we try forecast on the upcoming Budget Speech to be delivered by Finance Minister, Tito Mboweni. We look at the good, the bad & the ugly...and give analysis on what the Finance Minister ought to say if we are to pull SA out of the economic mess and reform it. www.youtube.com

    Are the EFF the new NAZI Party...and what were the take-aways from SONA 2020?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 47:49


    Join me in discussion with IRR analysts, Nick Babaya and Nic Lorimer as we unpack the key areas of the 2020 State of the Nation Address delivered by President Ramaphosa. In my rant for the week; I look at the EFF tactics and politics of hatred towards racial minorities...are they the modern day NAZI Party? www.youtube.com

    Are the EFF the new NAZI Party...and what were the take-aways from SONA 2020?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 47:49


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Join me in discussion with IRR analysts, Nick Babaya and Nic Lorimer as we unpack the key areas of the 2020 State of the Nation Address delivered by President Ramaphosa. In my rant for the week; I look at the EFF tactics and politics of hatred towards racial minorities...are they the modern day NAZI Party? www.youtube.com

    Budget deficits, higher taxes & an economic downward spiral...Dawie Roodt on the SA economy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 54:08


    Join my chat with renowned economist, Dawie Roodt, from the Efficient Group. We discuss the collapse of the South African economy, and look at what the year 2020 will likely mean for South African families. We look at how the politics of kleptocracy and foolish dreams of socialism are beginning to cripple the economy. Foolish leftist ideology and policies such as EWC, the NHI, prescribed assets etc are eroding liberty and growing economic uncertainty. Listen to Dawie's predictions concerning predictions on what our growth outlook will be in an economy stifled by Eskom loadshedding, and how our economy will be downgraded to "Junk Status" this year. www.youtube.com

    Budget deficits, higher taxes & an economic downward spiral...Dawie Roodt on the SA economy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 54:08


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Join my chat with renowned economist, Dawie Roodt, from the Efficient Group. We discuss the collapse of the South African economy, and look at what the year 2020 will likely mean for South African families. We look at how the politics of kleptocracy and foolish dreams of socialism are beginning to cripple the economy. Foolish leftist ideology and policies such as EWC, the NHI, prescribed assets etc are eroding liberty and growing economic uncertainty. Listen to Dawie's predictions concerning predictions on what our growth outlook will be in an economy stifled by Eskom loadshedding, and how our economy will be downgraded to "Junk Status" this year. www.youtube.com

    Nick Babaya on China (history, economy & governance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 59:33


    Join me in conversation with IRR analyst, Nick Babaya, as we talk all things China related. - What is it like to live in China? - Do the citizens enjoy civil liberties? - What does it mean to live under a Communist government? In my weekly rant this week, I give my initial thoughts on the new Israel-Palestine "Deal of the Century". This is the deal any sane Palestinian would take...but can we really say the likes of Hamas, Islamic Jihad & the Mahmoud Abbas, are 'sane'? www.youtube.com

    Nick Babaya on China (history, economy & governance)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 59:33


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Join me in conversation with IRR analyst, Nick Babaya, as we talk all things China related. - What is it like to live in China? - Do the citizens enjoy civil liberties? - What does it mean to live under a Communist government? In my weekly rant this week, I give my initial thoughts on the new Israel-Palestine "Deal of the Century". This is the deal any sane Palestinian would take...but can we really say the likes of Hamas, Islamic Jihad & the Mahmoud Abbas, are 'sane'? www.youtube.com

    On Life, Liberty & Property with Martin van Staden!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 60:51


    Join me in conversation with Free Market Foundation Head of Legal & Research, Martin van Staden. We talk about what liberty means, and how it translates into economic, social and political aspects of everyday life. We make the case for why South Africa should become a free society! www.youtube.com

    On Life, Liberty & Property with Martin van Staden!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 60:51


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Join me in conversation with Free Market Foundation Head of Legal & Research, Martin van Staden. We talk about what liberty means, and how it translates into economic, social and political aspects of everyday life. We make the case for why South Africa should become a free society!

    Our weak economy, rampant ANC socialism and a troubled DA with Zak Mbhele

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 60:34


    I always say #PoliticiansAreTrash...but can Democratic Alliance MP, Zakhele Mbhele, change my mind? Tune to to the chat as we look at the ailing economy, what MPs like him can do from Parliament, and we discuss how the DA can reclaim lost ground and inspire a come-back in the polls. I picked Zak's mind on a few other issues, and asked whether Libertarians like him can ever win the battle of ideas from within party-politics? Like & SHARE! www.youtube.com

    Our weak economy, rampant ANC socialism and a troubled DA with Zak Mbhele

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 60:34


    SA Institute of Race Relations — I always say #PoliticiansAreTrash...but can Democratic Alliance MP, Zakhele Mbhele, change my mind? Tune to to the chat as we look at the ailing economy, what MPs like him can do from Parliament, and we discuss how the DA can reclaim lost ground and inspire a come-back in the polls. I picked Zak's mind on a few other issues, and asked whether Libertarians like him can ever win the battle of ideas from within party-politics? Like & SHARE! www.youtube.com

    We talk economic freedom and the future of SA with Mpiyakhe Dhlamini!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 60:26


    We unpack the recently released Economic Freedom of the World Report of 2019 by the Free Market Foundation. South Africa fell 54 places in World Freedom Index in just 19 years, and with proposed policies like Expropriation Without Compensation, Prescribed Assets and the National Health Insurance, it would seem South Africa is headed in the decline direction of countries like the DRC, Angola and Venezuela. What policies are needed to defend our life, liberty and property-rights? www.youtube.com

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    We talk economic freedom and the future of SA with Mpiyakhe Dhlamini!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 60:26


    SA Institute of Race Relations — We unpack the recently released Economic Freedom of the World Report of 2019 by the Free Market Foundation. South Africa fell 54 places in World Freedom Index in just 19 years, and with proposed policies like Expropriation Without Compensation, Prescribed Assets and the National Health Insurance, it would seem South Africa is headed in the decline direction of countries like the DRC, Angola and Venezuela. What policies are needed to defend our life, liberty and property-rights? www.youtube.com

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    Crime Stats 2018/2019: Are you any safer today than a year ago?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 41:26


    Join our discussion as Big Daddy Liberty talks to IRR analysts, Hermann Pretorius (@Meneer_Mann) and Marius Roodt (@MariusCRoodt) about the latest crime statistics. We breakdown the trends, and look at the crime catagories by how the affect you life, liberty & property-rights! Are you safe as a South African? Are the police doing what they are supposed to? What can YOU do to fight back against the high crime rates in South Africa? www.youtube.com

    Crime Stats 2018/2019: Are you any safer today than a year ago?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 41:26


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Join our discussion as Big Daddy Liberty talks to IRR analysts, Hermann Pretorius (@Meneer_Mann) and Marius Roodt (@MariusCRoodt) about the latest crime statistics. We breakdown the trends, and look at the crime catagories by how the affect you life, liberty & property-rights! Are you safe as a South African? Are the police doing what they are supposed to? What can YOU do to fight back against the high crime rates in South Africa? www.youtube.com

    On citizen gun-rights and the failure of SAPS to police with consent!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 44:38


    I chat to gun rights activist and all-round good guy, Gideon Joubert, better known as Paratus on social media. We look at the importance of having an armed citizenry, and discuss the complete breakdown of law and order in South Africa under a police force that fails the 'Peelian Principle' (consent of the policed). What is your view on gun-rights? Do you own a firearm? www.youtube.com

    On citizen gun-rights and the failure of SAPS to police with consent!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 44:38


    SA Institute of Race Relations — I chat to gun rights activist and all-round good guy, Gideon Joubert, better known as Paratus on social media. We look at the importance of having an armed citizenry, and discuss the complete breakdown of law and order in South Africa under a police force that fails the 'Peelian Principle' (consent of the policed). What is your view on gun-rights? Do you own a firearm? www.youtube.com

    National Health Insurance: ANC-govt will nationalize medical care and create the Eskom of healthcare!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 43:21


    I am in conversation with one half of the Renegade Report Podcast, Roman Cabanac, about the recently announced introduction of the National Health Insurance Bill. This NHI Bill is nothing short of an attempt to nationalize healthcare provision in South Africa, and through the establishment of the NHI Fund, set up a cash-hungry behemoth of a bureaucracy, that'll rival Eskom. Fight against this Bill! Join the IRR campaign against it, visit www.irr.org.za, and click on the Stop NHI tab. www.youtube.com

    National Health Insurance: ANC-govt will nationalize medical care and create the Eskom of healthcare!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 43:21


    SA Institute of Race Relations — I am in conversation with one half of the Renegade Report Podcast, Roman Cabanac, about the recently announced introduction of the National Health Insurance Bill. This NHI Bill is nothing short of an attempt to nationalize healthcare provision in South Africa, and through the establishment of the NHI Fund, set up a cash-hungry behemoth of a bureaucracy, that'll rival Eskom. Fight against this Bill! Join the IRR campaign against it, visit www.irr.org.za, and click on the Stop NHI tab. www.youtube.com

    Ramaphosa's advisers endorse EWC, and unemployment hits 29% in SA! | Liberty & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 36:47


    In this third episode of Liberty & Friends I am joined by special guest and cartoonist, JERM, along with the IRR's, Frans Cronje and Gabriel Crouse. We discuss the appalling recommendations of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform & Agriculture which endorse EWC and devise insidious ways of eroding property-rights. We also talk about the sinking SA economy. The major casualties right now are the now record number of unemployed people, sitting at 29%! The insistence on following statist socialist ideology is killing South African society and its economy. www.youtube.com

    Ramaphosa's advisers endorse EWC, and unemployment hits 29% in SA! | Liberty & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 36:47


    SA Institute of Race Relations — In this third episode of Liberty & Friends I am joined by special guest and cartoonist, JERM, along with the IRR's, Frans Cronje and Gabriel Crouse. We discuss the appalling recommendations of the Presidential Advisory Panel on Land Reform & Agriculture which endorse EWC and devise insidious ways of eroding property-rights. We also talk about the sinking SA economy. The major casualties right now are the now record number of unemployed people, sitting at 29%! The insistence on following statist socialist ideology is killing South African society and its economy. www.youtube.com

    Does the LGBTQ community enjoy the same freedoms & rights as the rest of society? | Liberty & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 52:51


    Welcome to Liberty & Friends, a product of The Big Liberty Show and hosted by Big Daddy Liberty. In this second episode we talk all things LGBTQ with IRR researcher & analyst, Gerrie van Heerden. Gerrie has conducted research and written extensively about the plight of the LGBTQ communities in South Africa and the rest of Africa. Are we building the sort of free societies in Africa that protect the liberty and rights of minorities such as gays and lesbians? Join us in this conversation, as we discuss why a free society ought to protect the rights of all citizens, and encourage toleration and liberty. Thanks to the FNF South Africa for supporting this episode. dailyfriend.co.za · www.youtube.com

    Does the LGBTQ community enjoy the same freedoms & rights as the rest of society? | Liberty & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2019 52:51


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Welcome to Liberty & Friends, a product of The Big Liberty Show and hosted by Big Daddy Liberty. In this second episode we talk all things LGBTQ with IRR researcher & analyst, Gerrie van Heerden. Gerrie has conducted research and written extensively about the plight of the LGBTQ communities in South Africa and the rest of Africa. Are we building the sort of free societies in Africa that protect the liberty and rights of minorities such as gays and lesbians? Join us in this conversation, as we discuss why a free society ought to protect the rights of all citizens, and encourage toleration and liberty. Thanks to the FNF South Africa for supporting this episode. dailyfriend.co.za

    Why is our diplomatic corp and our embassies such a mess? | Liberty & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 30:28


    Welcome to the first episode of Liberty & Friends, a product of The Big Liberty Show and hosted by Big Daddy Liberty. In this episode we look at South Africa's foreign policy and our diplomatic corp. Given the recent bad behaviour and racism of Zindzi Mandela and allegations of wrong-doing against Bruce Koloane, are our foreign embassy missions across the world a dumping ground for crooked ANC cadres? Are we getting bang for our buck with the just over 100 embassies we have across the world? Join me in discussion with IRR analyst and writer, Terence Corrigan, as we look into these issues and more. www.youtube.com

    Why is our diplomatic corp and our embassies such a mess? | Liberty & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 30:28


    SA Institute of Race Relations — Welcome to the first episode of Liberty & Friends, a product of The Big Liberty Show and hosted by Big Daddy Liberty. In this episode we look at South Africa's foreign policy and our diplomatic corp. Given the recent bad behaviour and racism of Zindzi Mandela and allegations of wrong-doing against Bruce Koloane, are our foreign embassy missions across the world a dumping ground for crooked ANC cadres? Are we getting bang for our buck with the just over 100 embassies we have across the world? Join me in discussion with IRR analyst and writer, Terence Corrigan, as we look into these issues and more.

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