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Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
Agreement, what agreement? Donald Trump and his disappearing pens

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 35:03


‘We recognise sometimes its signature is written in pencil'With these words Canada's prime minister Mark Carney declared a trade war with its unreliable neighbour, the United States.On Free State today, we look at why so few want to assert what Carney stated so baldly, that America under Donald Trump cannot be trusted.This is a reality the world knows but the leaders instead of acknowledging it, run from it as they try and pretend the world is still the same.A reminder that on Sept 3rd, Free State will be live in Belfast with Paul Howard to talk about his brilliant new book ‘A Nation Once Again'. Book your free ticket here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-free-state-podcast-live-paul-howard-in-conversation-tickets-1998226075984?aff=oddtdtcreator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
How the world might end with Annie Jacobsen

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 44:20


Annie Jacobsen deals in scenarios. As she says on today's Free State, there are other scenarios around biological war. They are worse. Jacobsen talks to Dion about the world's failure to learn from the pandemic, the Wuhan lab theory and what we can do to prepare for an even more devastating lab leak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
How James McClean became football's Kneecap

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 32:02


James McClean's return to Derry hasn't worked out as anticipated.But beyond the headlines, what was at stake when he was on the receiving end of abuse on social media, in the English media and from the football grounds of England?On Free State today, Dion and Joe look at how McClean was reduced to caricature and how the outrage machine shaped it. We also have some Free State news. On Sept 3rd, Free State will be live in Belfast with Paul Howard to talk about his brilliant new book ‘A Nation Once Again'. Book your free ticket here - https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/the-free-state-podcast-live-paul-howard-in-conversation-tickets-1998226075984?aff=oddtdtcreator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Quiz
#865 - Life in the Fast Lane: State Governors & Famous Waterfowl

The Quiz

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 4:41


In today's episode of The Quiz, we're testing your knowledge on everything from insect metamorphosis to classic Disney animation lore. Can you answer these? State Leadership: Rising to executive office in the Free State, which political figure serves as Maryland's current governor? WWI Literature: Written by Canadian Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae in 1915, what famous wartime poem commemorates fallen soldiers surrounded by red poppies? Cartoon Cruisers: Disney's hot-tempered classic character Donald Duck drives an iconic red automobile with license plate 313, but do you know the make and model of his vintage ride? Play. Share. Listen, with the Host of The Will Cain Show & Will Cain Country, Will Cain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Brian Mudd Show
Florida's Best Back to School Story Yet & Saving Grace for Voter ID

The Brian Mudd Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 17:37 Transcription Available


There's plenty to be optimistic about at the start of the new school year in the Free State of Florida.

Bannon's War Room
Episode 5572: Fauci Must Be Held Accountable For His Actions; Saving The Free State Of Florida

Bannon's War Room

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026


Episode 5572: Fauci Must Be Held Accountable For His Actions; Saving The Free State Of Florida

The Art of Home
Homemaker Portrait | Lerize Jansen van Rensburg

The Art of Home

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 55:52 Transcription Available


Send me a text about this episode!I'm chatting with Lerize Jansen van Rensburg, a wife, mother, part-time legal consultant, blogger, and homemaker living with her husband and their two daughters on a grain farm in the Free State of South Africa that's been in his family for five generations. Lerize shares how God has shaped her view of homemaking through motherhood, farm life, hospitality, and the faithful examples of the women who came before her. In This Episode:Her journey from ambitious career woman to a woman surprised by her love for homeSeasonal meal planningGathering people for big hospitality Learning to hold plans looselyTreasuring ordinary days. Lerize's homemaker portrait is a beautiful reminder that home is where your family's story is being told and where everyday moments become part of a lasting legacy.SHOW NOTESAll links and resources, including Lerize's signature dish recipe, are on the blog. Click the link below or go to theartofhomepodcast.com/blog and search "Lerize Jansen van Rensburg".https://www.theartofhomepodcast.com/post/finding-beauty-in-ordinary-homemaking-with-lerize-jansen-van-rensburgMAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS WANTED:SHARE YOUR GO-TO HOSTING RECIPESHARE YOUR FAVORITE SIMPLE COURTESY GIFT (for teachers, neighbors, service providers, etc)DEADLINE, AUGUST 13THSupport the showHOMEMAKING RESOURCESHomemaker's Journal, AoH Seasonal MagazinePrivate Facebook Group, Homemaker ForumJR Miller's Homemaking Study GuideSUPPORT & CONNECT Review | Love The Podcast Contact | Text/Voicemail-use the link at top of description | Website | Email  Follow | Follow The PodcastSupport | theartofhomepodcast.com/supportDISCLOSURE**Buy | as an Amazon affiliate, AoH receives a small commission at no extra cost to you when you use our links to purchase items we recommendAI Content | Portions of this episode's copy and/or show notes may have been drafted with the assistance of AI and then reviewed and edited by a human, Allison Weeks.

Blasters and Blades Podcast
Episode 780: The Lunar Free State Series by John E. Siers

Blasters and Blades Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 62:56


The Blasters & Blades PodcastReclaiming the Lost Space Age: Inside John E. Siers' Lunar Free State SeriesWhat if humanity never gave up on the dream of the Moon? Inspired by the legacy of Apollo 11 and classic hard science fiction giants like Robert A. Heinlein, author John E. Siers crafted a massive, 12+ book reality where humanity didn't stop in 1972. In this episode, we sit down with Siers to discuss his expansive Lunar Free State universe. We're tracking the journey from the first secret lunar base in The Moon and Beyond to a massive interstellar playground filled with political tension, deep space exploration, and human grit. Tune in as we discuss his 25+ year journey as a writer, how his military background shapes his tactical space combat, and why a self-sustaining lunar civilization remains the ultimate sci-fi frontier. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorSupercarrier by Scott Bartlett: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DKGB6GQ2/ The Lunar Free State Series by John E. Siers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097R12215 Follow John E. Siers on social mediaJohn's Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/John-E.-Siers/author/B00J9YV6LU John's Website: https://lunarfreestate.com/ John's Twitter: https://x.com/JohnSiers7987 John's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/John.Siers/ John's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48552283John's GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6591389.John_E_Siers John's Store: https://lunarfreestate.com/shop-the-lfs-store The Lunar Free State Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SF.Worlds.of.John.E.Siers#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JohnESiers #TheLunarFreeStateSeries #LunarFreeState #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #Trex #TyrannosaurusRex #ChrisKennedy #TheMoonIsAHarshMistress #FlashGordon #TheShipWhoSang #AnneMcCaffery #Existentialism #ExistentialLiterature #kafkaesque #FranzKafka #Heinlein #RobertAHeinlein #IsaacAsimov #Asimov #ArthurCClarke #LunarFreeState #JohnESiers #LunarColony #MoonBase #ColonizeTheMoon #SpaceExploration #HardSciFi #HardScienceFiction #SpaceOpera #PoliticalSciFi #LibertarianSciFi #FreeState #ClassicSciFiVibes #HeinleinFans #VeteranAuthor #AirForceVeteran #Worldbuilding #SciFiAuthor #AuthorInterview #BookTok #Bookstagram #SciFiReads #HardSciFiBooks #IndieSciFi

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 286 - German Mercenary von Brandis formally Proclaims Johannesburg

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 22:44


Welcome back to the history of South Africa podcast with me your host, Des Latham. This is episode 286 - Johannesburg is proclaimed but the flow of water and cash provs challenging. We'll start however, with the Orange Free State. Its president Johannes Brand was certainly carved from an original chunk of Boer marble — even the British empire recognized his magnificence, at least, Queen Victoria, who was knighted him. Brand was one of the main movers behind the first attempt at uniting the Boer Republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free State but the open hostility by Paul Kruger and the Burghers of the Transvaal scuttled his plans. President Brand had been voted into office in 1872 and for the next 20 years, the Free State was characterised by relative tranquility and modest prosperity. After Britain formally annexed Basutoland and Griqualand West, the Free State experienced a few ructions, but there was little friction between the Afrikaaners and their English compatriots. Brand was steadfast in his belief that the Republics should remain neutral when it came to Great Britain, while Paul Kruger's Transvaal was openly hostile to London. The Free State leader was a warded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Victoria in 1882, turning Brand into Sir Johannes Brand. That rankled the still more. Kruger wanted utter independence, whereas Brand was willing to negotiate based on what was best for the Free State. A deeply religious man, Johannes Brand was extremely popular with the burghers of the Orange Free State, and his expression "alles zal recht komen als elkeen zijn plicht doet" (all will be well if everyone does his duty) is one of the most recognisable sayings of his presidency. Nor were there serious difficulties with black Free Staters, mainly because in the Free State, blacks had no rights and couldn't own land and avoided the territory. It wasn't like the Cape, where jobs abounded. In 1885, there were about an equal number of blacks and whites living in the Free State, with the independent Basutoland on the eastern border and territory around Thaba ‘Nchu prosperous under Basutho chief, Moroka the second. The Total population of the Free State in 1885 was 140 000 — smaller than most counties in England, which is amazing because the Free State was almost exactly the same size as the whole of England. Free State is 129 825 square kilometers, England is 130 279 square kilos. The Free State also lay directly between the Cape, which England controlled, and the Transvaal, which it thought of as a suzereignty. The reason for all this preamble is that railways were coming to South Africa, albeit slowly. In 1885, there were only 1 318 miles of track in operation and 1 213 of those were in the Cape, 115 miles in Natal. By contrast, 5 133 miles of track had been laid in Australia, and even New Zealand had longer lines - 1 486 miles. The new gold fields of the Witwatersrand were going to need railway lines urgently. By the end of July 1886 a crowd of 600 diggers had rushed to the district and had camped on two main farms, Turftontein and Doornfontein. Unlike the early rush to Kimberley, in this case there were no black diggers because of the discriminatory legislation prohibiting blacks from owning claims in the Transvaal. The South African Republic had passed a law in 1885 explicitly excluding blacks from buying or working their own claims or even dealing in precious stones and metals. They were practicing their race-based legislating for a much more refined version which would pop up in the 20th Century. But there was another reason which haunts Johannesburg to this day — there was very little water particularly during winter. Millions of litres were required to wash the ore and sieve the gold, no water, no mining. Providing water was going to cost a fortune, something beyond the cash flow of small operators.

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 286 - German Mercenary von Brandis formally Proclaims Johannesburg

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 22:44


Welcome back to the history of South Africa podcast with me your host, Des Latham. This is episode 286 - Johannesburg is proclaimed but the flow of water and cash provs challenging. We'll start however, with the Orange Free State. Its president Johannes Brand was certainly carved from an original chunk of Boer marble — even the British empire recognized his magnificence, at least, Queen Victoria, who was knighted him. Brand was one of the main movers behind the first attempt at uniting the Boer Republics of the Transvaal and Orange Free State but the open hostility by Paul Kruger and the Burghers of the Transvaal scuttled his plans. President Brand had been voted into office in 1872 and for the next 20 years, the Free State was characterised by relative tranquility and modest prosperity. After Britain formally annexed Basutoland and Griqualand West, the Free State experienced a few ructions, but there was little friction between the Afrikaaners and their English compatriots. Brand was steadfast in his belief that the Republics should remain neutral when it came to Great Britain, while Paul Kruger's Transvaal was openly hostile to London. The Free State leader was a warded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Victoria in 1882, turning Brand into Sir Johannes Brand. That rankled the still more. Kruger wanted utter independence, whereas Brand was willing to negotiate based on what was best for the Free State. A deeply religious man, Johannes Brand was extremely popular with the burghers of the Orange Free State, and his expression "alles zal recht komen als elkeen zijn plicht doet" (all will be well if everyone does his duty) is one of the most recognisable sayings of his presidency. Nor were there serious difficulties with black Free Staters, mainly because in the Free State, blacks had no rights and couldn't own land and avoided the territory. It wasn't like the Cape, where jobs abounded. In 1885, there were about an equal number of blacks and whites living in the Free State, with the independent Basutoland on the eastern border and territory around Thaba ‘Nchu prosperous under Basutho chief, Moroka the second. The Total population of the Free State in 1885 was 140 000 — smaller than most counties in England, which is amazing because the Free State was almost exactly the same size as the whole of England. Free State is 129 825 square kilometers, England is 130 279 square kilos. The Free State also lay directly between the Cape, which England controlled, and the Transvaal, which it thought of as a suzereignty. The reason for all this preamble is that railways were coming to South Africa, albeit slowly. In 1885, there were only 1 318 miles of track in operation and 1 213 of those were in the Cape, 115 miles in Natal. By contrast, 5 133 miles of track had been laid in Australia, and even New Zealand had longer lines - 1 486 miles. The new gold fields of the Witwatersrand were going to need railway lines urgently. By the end of July 1886 a crowd of 600 diggers had rushed to the district and had camped on two main farms, Turftontein and Doornfontein. Unlike the early rush to Kimberley, in this case there were no black diggers because of the discriminatory legislation prohibiting blacks from owning claims in the Transvaal. The South African Republic had passed a law in 1885 explicitly excluding blacks from buying or working their own claims or even dealing in precious stones and metals. They were practicing their race-based legislating for a much more refined version which would pop up in the 20th Century. But there was another reason which haunts Johannesburg to this day — there was very little water particularly during winter. Millions of litres were required to wash the ore and sieve the gold, no water, no mining. Providing water was going to cost a fortune, something beyond the cash flow of small operators.

Update@Noon
Snowfall Eases But Cold Conditions Persist - SAWS

Update@Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 4:22


The South African Weather Service says snow has returned to parts of the country as a bitter cold spell continues ahead of the weekend. Snowfall has been reported in the Eastern Cape, parts of KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State along the Lesotho border. Motorists are urged to exercise caution on icy roads. The weather service has also warned of damaging winds and rough seas along the KwaZulu-Natal coast, with cool, partly cloudy conditions expected in Gauteng. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to the South African Weather Service forcaster Lehlohonolo Thobela

Madang
Madang Podcast: Sung Uk Lim & Amy Lindeman Allen, Ep.62

Madang

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 57:42


Welcome to Madang.Madang is the outdoor living room of the world. Here, we invite you to sit and tune into unreserved, remarkable conversations with renowned authors, leaders, public figures, and scholars on religion, culture, and everything in between.This is the 62nd episode of Madang Podcast hosted by Baptist News Global featuring Drs. Sung Uk Lim and Amy Lindeman Allen. Sung Uk Lim is Associate Professor of New Testament at the United Graduate School of Theology, Yonsei University, South Korea. He is a research fellow in the Department of Old and New Testament Studies at the University of the Free State. He serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Biblical Literature, Horizons in Biblical Theology, and Political Theology and is chief editor of Korean New Testament Studies. He is the author of Otherness and Identity in the Gospel of John, Amy Lindeman Allen is Indiana Christian Church Associate Professor of New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary. She is on the editorial board of the Journal of Childhood and Religion. She is the author of For Theirs is the Kingdom, The Gifts They Bring, and coeditor of the forthcoming volume New Testament Families in Global Perspectives. They are the coauthor of Parenting Beyond Boundaries in Mark's Gospel. On this episode of Madang Podcast hosted by Baptist News Global, Lim, Allen and I talk about their new book, Parenting Beyond Boundaries in Mark's Gospel. We discuss Markan parenting, ethnoracial identity, collaborative parenting, othering, Syrophoenician mother, and so much more.Listen to Madang Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Facebook Reels, or wherever podcasts are streamed.I am grateful to the sponsors of this Madang Podcast episode.Eerdmans PublishingI am so grateful to Eerdmans for sponsoring this episode of Madang Podcast. Please get your copy of Parenting Beyond Boundaries in Mark's Gospel by Lim and Allen today. It is a part of Eerdmans' biblical studies program, which serves the academy, pastors, and churchgoers with the highest quality of scholarship. It is a wonderful read of Mark and parenting, and this book will open your eyes to the bible. Please check out other excellent books from Eerdmans by visiting www.eerdmans.com2. Please join me at the Wild Goose Festival. I will be giving a talk on When God Became White and Christian Nationalism, Lisa Sharon Harper and I will be discussing how race, gender, history, and power have shaped both the church and society. I will also do a live Madang Podcast with Thomas Jay Oord. Use discount code “A-GK” to get 50.00 off registration. Go to www.wildgoosefestival.org

BOOKED IN
ADAM HOCHSCHILD: King Leopold's Ghost, Belgium and the 'Congo Free State'

BOOKED IN

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 48:04


For much of my life I knew nothing about Belgium's King Leopold II and his brutal subjugation of millions in the DRC - what was ironically then called the 'Congo Free State'. To be clear, millions were killed, terrorised and utterly exploited by a monarch who used the country as his personal colony. Adam Hochschild's powerful book, King Leopold's Ghost, makes for a deeply uncomfortable but essential read. I had the honour and privilege of speaking to him earlier this week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 285 - The Three Georges Gold Saga and a Bottle of Mampoer Vignette

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 19:51


Farming dominated the Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek economy in the 1880s, even after gold was discovered in the eastern Transvaal but that was about to change. Last episode we heard about the early gold finds around Rustenburg which was part of the Witwatersrand Ward back in the late 1800s. Farms along the Ridge of White Waters had a fairly steady supply of water courtesy of the many springs that could be found along the ridge. Still, the freezing winters and the lack of wood meant the region was not in high demand despite water and fairly good soils. By 1886 dozens of diggers began arriving on the Witwatersrand, having heard reports of the earlier finds and growing tired of the limited options available in Pilgrims Rest. Others made their way from the south, from Kimberley or the coast, trekking on foot. Two of those were the George's I mentioned in episode 284 .. George Harrison and George Walker, who walked from the Orange Free State who had decided to chance their luck in Barberton. If it were possible and we teleported ourselves back to this time, we would have come across hundreds of other fortune seekers tramping across the countryside, determined to strike it lucky. George Harrison is a bit of a mystery. He was Australian, or perhaps more accurately, an Englishman who'd live in Australia and joined the gold rush there, failed to find any treasure, then read about the Eastern Transvaal Barberton and Pilgrim's Rest discoveries and made a B-line for South Africa. We don't know much more about Harrison's origin story. George Walker on the other hand had quite an extensive CV — born in Wigan in England in 1853, he made his way to Kimberley in 1879 but had little luck digging for diamonds. He joined a British cavalry contingent during the Anglo-Zulu war and fought in Zululand, after which he rode off to Pilgrim's Rest and Kaapsehoop to dig for gold. Coal had been discovered in large quantities in the Free State, and he first took up a job at the Witrand Coal Mine near Kroonstad, where he met Elizabeth Johanna Catharina Pretorius and the couple married in 1883. It was there that George Harrison bumped into him on his great trek from Kimberley to the eastern Transvaal gold fields and the two decided to try their luck one more time at Barberton. George Walker left his wife Catharina and children in Potchefstroom, and joined Harrison for their trek to Barberton. They broke their journey on the Witwatersrand, deciding to earn more cash to set themselves up with a wagon, horses and other necessities before heading on to Barberton. It just so happened that the Struben brothers were looking for builders around their Confidence Mine, which as you heard last episode, was somewhat of a misnomer. When Hendrik Potgieter and other Voortrekker reconnaissance parties arrived along the Vaal and Witwatersrand in 1836, battles followed, eventually the Ndebele were pushed out the Transvaal completely and ended up in Zimbabwe. The two Georges would have been aware of the Potgieter saga, but blissfully unaware of the pre-history as they wondered through Langlaagte Farm. Originally 2 260 Morgan in size, It had been broken up into four portions. In common with other pastoral communities across Southern Africa, Boer custom stipulated that marriage entailed a land grant or farm subdivision for every son. The difference is most African communities relied on the King or Chief assigning land, whereas in the Boers case, it was the grandfather, or the father. Portion A was owned by Andries Breedt, Portion B by Anna Elizabeth de Beer Mulder - her maiden name was Oosthuizen - Portion C by Gerhardus Oosthuizen, and Portion D by the widow Petronella Oosthuizen and her son, Jan Hendrick Oosthuizen. Portion D was where Harrison was working, building the widow and her son their home. George Walker and George Harrison strolled onto Gerhardus' Oosthuizen's Portion C property, when they stumbled on a well weathered outcrop of rock.

History of South Africa podcast
Episode 285 - The Three Georges Gold Saga and a Bottle of Mampoer Vignette

History of South Africa podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2026 19:51


Farming dominated the Zuid Afrikaanse Republiek economy in the 1880s, even after gold was discovered in the eastern Transvaal but that was about to change. Last episode we heard about the early gold finds around Rustenburg which was part of the Witwatersrand Ward back in the late 1800s. Farms along the Ridge of White Waters had a fairly steady supply of water courtesy of the many springs that could be found along the ridge. Still, the freezing winters and the lack of wood meant the region was not in high demand despite water and fairly good soils. By 1886 dozens of diggers began arriving on the Witwatersrand, having heard reports of the earlier finds and growing tired of the limited options available in Pilgrims Rest. Others made their way from the south, from Kimberley or the coast, trekking on foot. Two of those were the George's I mentioned in episode 284 .. George Harrison and George Walker, who walked from the Orange Free State who had decided to chance their luck in Barberton. If it were possible and we teleported ourselves back to this time, we would have come across hundreds of other fortune seekers tramping across the countryside, determined to strike it lucky. George Harrison is a bit of a mystery. He was Australian, or perhaps more accurately, an Englishman who'd live in Australia and joined the gold rush there, failed to find any treasure, then read about the Eastern Transvaal Barberton and Pilgrim's Rest discoveries and made a B-line for South Africa. We don't know much more about Harrison's origin story. George Walker on the other hand had quite an extensive CV — born in Wigan in England in 1853, he made his way to Kimberley in 1879 but had little luck digging for diamonds. He joined a British cavalry contingent during the Anglo-Zulu war and fought in Zululand, after which he rode off to Pilgrim's Rest and Kaapsehoop to dig for gold. Coal had been discovered in large quantities in the Free State, and he first took up a job at the Witrand Coal Mine near Kroonstad, where he met Elizabeth Johanna Catharina Pretorius and the couple married in 1883. It was there that George Harrison bumped into him on his great trek from Kimberley to the eastern Transvaal gold fields and the two decided to try their luck one more time at Barberton. George Walker left his wife Catharina and children in Potchefstroom, and joined Harrison for their trek to Barberton. They broke their journey on the Witwatersrand, deciding to earn more cash to set themselves up with a wagon, horses and other necessities before heading on to Barberton. It just so happened that the Struben brothers were looking for builders around their Confidence Mine, which as you heard last episode, was somewhat of a misnomer. When Hendrik Potgieter and other Voortrekker reconnaissance parties arrived along the Vaal and Witwatersrand in 1836, battles followed, eventually the Ndebele were pushed out the Transvaal completely and ended up in Zimbabwe. The two Georges would have been aware of the Potgieter saga, but blissfully unaware of the pre-history as they wondered through Langlaagte Farm. Originally 2 260 Morgan in size, It had been broken up into four portions. In common with other pastoral communities across Southern Africa, Boer custom stipulated that marriage entailed a land grant or farm subdivision for every son. The difference is most African communities relied on the King or Chief assigning land, whereas in the Boers case, it was the grandfather, or the father. Portion A was owned by Andries Breedt, Portion B by Anna Elizabeth de Beer Mulder - her maiden name was Oosthuizen - Portion C by Gerhardus Oosthuizen, and Portion D by the widow Petronella Oosthuizen and her son, Jan Hendrick Oosthuizen. Portion D was where Harrison was working, building the widow and her son their home. George Walker and George Harrison strolled onto Gerhardus' Oosthuizen's Portion C property, when they stumbled on a well weathered outcrop of rock.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Kevin Keegan Remembered

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2026 17:14


On Monday, the death was announced of former English footballer and Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan. He was 75.Keegan, who twice won the Ballon d'Or, had been battle stage four cancer.Dion Fanning, co-host of the Free State podcast, speaks to The Last Word to remember him.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener
The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing whether Free State High Court Judge Lepono Lekale is medically fit to remain on the bench

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 3:18 Transcription Available


Mandy Wiener speaks to EWN Reporter, Mongezi Koko about the Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing whether Free State High Court Judge Lepono Lekale is medically fit to remain on the bench. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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BizNews Radio
BizNews Edge: Chris Pappas — Why the DA's only KZN municipality won't lose its mayor after all

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 24:32


In April he told the country he was done, headed for the private sector. By July he'd changed his mind. Chris Pappas, the DA's rising star and mayor of the party's only municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, explains to Alec Hogg why nobody in his own caucus would take the job, what that says about the DA's succession problem, and why he thinks a 25 to 30% national showing is realistic for the party come November. Plus: Gayton McKenzie's R31 million World Cup bill, South32's big bet on copper, and the helium squeeze putting an obscure Free State gas field on the world's radar.

Update@Noon
Over 1,000 arrested during Free State Operation Shanela.

Update@Noon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 6:19


More than one-thousand suspects have been arrested across the Free State during police's Operation Shanela. Free State police says the multi-disciplinary operation included inspections of liquor outlets, scrapyard's, second-hand dealers and informal businesses. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Free State police Spokesperson, Mahlomola Kareli....

Strikeout Beer
Friday Happy Hour with RD! Free State Slipstream Pils, Six Flags, Retro Movies & Pool Time!

Strikeout Beer

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 29:24 Transcription Available


RD is back for a little Happy Hour after the Belgium / Spain game for a cold brew from Free State Beer, Slipstream Pils and some chatty fun.Cheers!#beer #sixflags #movies #pcu #funny #chatBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/strikeout-beer--2992189/support.

bluevalleybaptist
07-05-2026 - Antioch - A Free Church In A Free State

bluevalleybaptist

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 30:50


Is freedom of religion taught in the Bible? Why is freedom of religion so important? Pastor Micah Hayes preaches from 1 Timothy 2:1-7 on a special Independence Day weekend. Notes in this sermon: A free church in a free state makes way for the free gospel Pray freely Live freely Believe freely Share freely

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Donald Trump Confirms He Asked FIFA To Review Balogun Red Card

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 18:59


On Monday, US President Donald Trump confirmed that he asked FIFA to review US player Folarin Balogun's one-game suspension after he was sent off against Bosnia-Herzegovina at the World Cup.Balogun was due to miss his country's last-16 tie against Belgium before FIFA suspended the ban for 12 months, thus clearing the path for him to start for Mauricio Pochettino's side.Dion Fanning, co-host of the Free State podcast, and Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan discuss whether the federation's reputation can ever recover after the move.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Adventures in Advising
Global Conversations: Academic Advising in Africa - Adventures in Advising

Adventures in Advising

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 74:40 Transcription Available


Guest host Margaret Mbindyo from Millersville University chats with Gugu Khanye, University of the Free State; Jonathan Muema Mwania, Makueni University College; and Oyebimpe Olusanya, Federal University of Technology Akure to explore how culture, community, and compassion shape student success. From the power of "it takes a village" to mentorship and holistic support, the panel also discuss the realities of student funding and how academic advising is evolving across different countries.Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast platform!The Instagram, and Facebook handle for the podcast is @AdvisingPodcastAlso, subscribe to our Adventures in Advising YouTube Channel!Connect with Matt and Ryan on LinkedIn.

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
Addiction by Design-How we became the gambling industry's lab rats

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 47:44


How many times do you look at your smartphone each day? How often do you pick it up? How aware are you of how it makes you feel?On Thursday's Free State we looked at how gambling has got out of control.Today Dion and Joe examine how what we are dealing with is an entirely new phenomenon, a supercharged addiction of smartphone and gambling, a dopamine hit of huge power. We look at the demographic most affected and ask when will people do enough to help them? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!
Christina Courtin - Renaissance Musician: Violinist, Vocalist, Composer. Founding Member Of The Knights. Played With Ed Sheeran, Sara Bareilles. Singer with Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Laurie Anderson, Bela Fleck, Orlando Philharmonic!

Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 35:27


Christina Courtin is an outstanding Violinist, vocalist, and composer and a founding member of The Knights, the classical orchestra founded by Eric Jacobsen and his brother. She has collaborated with Ed Sheeran, Le Ann Womack, and Sara Bareilles, among many others. She has toured all over the world, and continues to have a thriving solo career. She has sung with artists including Yo-Yo Ma, Dawn Upshaw, Laurie Anderson, Bela Fleck, and The Orlando Philharmonic.  She's a featured soloist in the films Chappaquiddick and Free State of Jones, and writes music for This American Life. And she's been a teaching fellow and performer at the infamous Sing-Sing prison. My featured song is “Spring Dance”, from the album of the same name by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for Start Here Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Testimonials Click here for Pillars Click here for Robert's Project Grand Slam Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:www.christinacourtin.com —---------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally Different CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com    

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Who Will Win The FIFA World Cup 2026?

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 28:41


The FIFA World Cup kicks off on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa.There'll be a staggering 104 matches across the tournament, with a record 48 teams involved.Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent and Dion Fanning, co-host of the Free State podcast, preview the competition on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Free Talk Live
Mark Edge Show - LNC26 - Free State Project - Eric Brakey

Free Talk Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 21:01


Mark Edge speaks with Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project, at the Libertarian National Convention about why concentrating libertarians in one state is producing real, measurable wins — while national third-party politics keeps spinning its wheels. They cover the culture of accomplishment over endless philosophical debates, New Hampshire's unique citizen legislature, the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance's scorecard system, and why the Free State may be libertarianism's best shot at lasting change. Learn more & sign up: fsp.org PorcFest 2024: June 21–28 | Venues across New Hampshire NH Independence Inn: NHIndependenceInn.com Brought to you by SALT Lending Email SALT@MarkEdge.org for more information #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #MarkEdgington #SALTLending #Libertarian #Liberty #FreeStateProject #FreeState #NewHampshire #LiveFreeOrDie #PorcFest

Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network
Mark Edge Show - LNC26 - Free State Project - Eric Brakey

Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 21:02 Transcription Available


Mark Edge speaks with Eric Brakey, Executive Director of the Free State Project, at the Libertarian National Convention about why concentrating libertarians in one state is producing real, measurable wins — while national third-party politics keeps spinning its wheels. They cover the culture of accomplishment over endless philosophical debates, New Hampshire's unique citizen legislature, the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance's scorecard system, and why the Free State may be libertarianism's best shot at lasting change. Learn more & sign up: fsp.org PorcFest 2024: June 21–28 | Venues across New Hampshire NH Independence Inn: NHIndependenceInn.com Brought to you by SALT Lending Email SALT@MarkEdge.org for more information #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #SALTLending #Libertarian #Liberty #FreeStateProject #FreeState #NewHampshire #LiveFreeOrDie #PorcFestBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
Love Island and the Sorrowful Mystery of Frank McGuigan

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 34:06


Have you been watching Love Island? As part of his deep research for the podcast, Dion has and on today's Free State he shares his concerns about Fitzy and the world he has walked in to.Joe encouraged Dion to watch it but hasn't done so himself but he marvels at the Love Island universe and what it contains.Yet it is the universe of the late great Frank McGuigan that holds his attention. Joe recalls a player of preternatural gifts whose genius drew people to him and whose vulnerability ensured they always willed him on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener
SIU aims to get R8.3m from Free State bursary scheme fraud

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 6:24 Transcription Available


Mandy Wiener speaks to SIU Spokesperson, Selby Makgaotho about the SIU's aim to get R8.3m from Free State bursary scheme fraud. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener
SIU aims to get R8.3m from Free State bursary scheme fraud

The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 5:32 Transcription Available


Mandy Wiener speaks to SIU Spokesperson, Selby Makgaotho about the SIU's aim to get R8.3m from Free State bursary scheme fraud. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report, go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BizNews Radio
BN Daybreak - Tue 2 June 2026: Trump Agri Tariffs; Nvidia chips; SA grid success; FMD vaccines

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 15:16


In today's BizNews Daybreak: Internationally, President Trump cuts agricultural equipment tariffs, Apple introduces an iPhone bill-splitting feature, and Nvidia debuts a $5 trillion PC AI chip. Locally, Free State's community grid takeover triumphs, KZN lags behind in foot-and-mouth vaccinations, and analysts unpack the impeachment pressures facing President Ramaphosa.

BizNews Radio
Rob Hersov: The small municipality that fixed itself — a blueprint to rescue South Africa

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 30:51


What happens when a community decides it's had enough of municipal failure? In this compelling conversation, Rob Hersov explains how a small Free State municipality took matters into its own hands, restoring services, managing electricity distribution, collecting revenue, and driving local development. The result is a working model of public-private cooperation that could transform struggling municipalities across South Africa. From grassroots leadership to political change, this is a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and a practical blueprint for renewal.

The Tom Woods Show
Ep. 2765 Jeremy Kauffman on Libertarian Party Degeneracy

The Tom Woods Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 45:59


Jeremy Kauffman just returned from the Libertarian National Convention, where the delegates chose as their chairman the kind of person you might expect. We talk about how to succeed and how to spread ideas (and how not to). Listen to Jeremy's speech at the Libertarian Party national convention here on X. Sponsors: Citizen Portal: code: WOODS50 Persist SEO   Guest's Links: SaveNHLP.com FreeState.Party Show notes for Ep. 2765 The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

Sandy and Nora talk politics
The Free State of Alberta

Sandy and Nora talk politics

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 48:07


In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the politcal powerplay behind the Alberta referendum. Plus, Sandy rants about everyone getting As. Consider supporting our campaign to raise money to hire a journalist! https://chuffed.org/project/182377-expose-the-harassment-campaign-against-canadian-journalists-over-coverage-of-war-crimes-in-gaza Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekend Breakfast with Africa Melane
How much do you trust the people you follow online?

Weekend Breakfast with Africa Melane

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 14:19 Transcription Available


CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Joining us this morning is Herkulaas MvE Combrink — co-director at the Interdisciplinary Centre for Digital Futures, senior lecturer in Economics and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State, and head of the Knowledge Mapping Lab, a research group focused on managing infodemics and human language technology innovation. Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
The Sound of Silence: Ireland and the Magdalene Laundries

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2026 53:24


On today's Free State, Dion talks to Louise Brangan about The Fallen, her book about the Magdalene Laundries and what they tell us about Ireland, then and now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

There was a huge response to last week's episode on Universal Basic Income.On Free State, Dion and Joe look at the arguments made in the emails and comments.But as they go through the comments, the atmosphere changes and Free State reaches another crossroads… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

USCIRF Spotlight Podcast
Released But Not Free: State Restrictions on FoRB Targeting Released Religious Prisoners of Conscience

USCIRF Spotlight Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 29:58


Individuals imprisoned for their religion or belief continue to face state repression even upon their release. For example, in Saudi Arabia, China, and Egypt, many released prisoners face bans on leaving the country, preventing them from visiting family, speaking freely about their experiences, or finding work or residency in other countries. Such bans often have little oversight, transparency, or opportunity for appeal. In Vietnam, individuals are pressured not to speak to media or post on social media. In Nicaragua they are deported from the country as a condition for their release. Individuals in Iran may be forbidden from joining social groups or civil society organizations or face restrictions on their religious activities. They also may be sent into internal exile, miles away from their family and friends. In this episode of USCIRF Spotlight, Chair Vicky Hartzler speaks with Freedom House President Gerardo Berthin about individuals who continue to face restrictions on their religious freedom even after leaving prison. The episode highlights USCIRF-recommended CPC and SWL countries where such practices are in place and discusses policy recommendations for Congress and the administration to hold accountable governments engaged in these restrictions. 

Uncommon Knowledge
Governor Ron DeSantis and The Free State of Florida | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

Uncommon Knowledge

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 68:05


Florida Governor Ron DeSantis joins Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson at the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee to explain how Florida transformed from a razor-thin swing state into one of the fastest-growing and most politically distinct states in the country. DeSantis outlines his governing philosophy—pairing conservative policy with a focus on competence—and details the results: rapid population growth, rising revenues without an income tax, debt reduction, and a dramatic political realignment. He reflects on controversial decisions during COVID, his approach to education reform and school choice, and high-profile battles with corporations, universities, and cultural institutions. The discussion also explores broader themes, including the decline of identity politics, the future of the Republican Party, and the enduring relevance of America's founding principles. Subscribe to Uncommon Knowledge at hoover.org/uk

The Birding Life Podcast
TBL Podcast - Cameron Blair. Honeyguides, Cisticolas and a Curious Mind. Part 1

The Birding Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 46:22


A few months ago, on an atlas bash in the Free State, I met Cameron Blair. After some great evening conversations about birding, and especially his love for cisticolas, I knew I had to get him onto the podcast.We sat down last week to record what was meant to be one episode, but it quickly turned into two. So this is the start of a special two-part conversation with a fascinating ornithological student. We unpack how a project he started at just 12 years old, along with where he grew up, shaped his journey into birding.He shares his passion for honeyguides and cisticolas, along with plenty of other great insights. There is also a lot of practical advice here, especially if you want to get better at identifying cisticolas.There were a few recording challenges on Cameron's side, which you may hear in parts of the audio, but don't let that distract you.This is a conversation you don't want to miss.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialza

The Shaun Thompson Show
Socialist States of America

The Shaun Thompson Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 103:09


Corruption is above them, below them, and all around them. PLUS, Paul Renner, former Florida Speaker of the House and candidate for Florida Governor, vows to keep Ron DeSantis' Free State of Florida prospering, expand the Florida First Affordability Plan with property tax cuts, and a Florida First halt on AI Data Centers. And Hannah Puder, writer and director of the new mini-documentary Operation Arnon: Inside Israel's Daring Hostage Rescue in Gaza, tells Shaun the story of the Israeli's sacrifice and hope during their hostage rescue only 6 months into the Gaza War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today in San Diego
Immigration Status Concerns, Free State Money for College, Weekend Freeway Shutdown

Today in San Diego

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 4:30


Concerns the federal government may get access a person's over immigration status through CA driver's license information, Free state money is available for San Diego college students,  Part of Northbound I-805 to be shutdown over the weekend for construction

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
The Premature Birth of a Nation with Sinead O'Sullivan

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 63:20


When Sinead O'Sullivan created a graph which she believed illustrated the problems in Ireland, she hadn't realised what would happen next. She found herself in the middle of an argument about data with many including Leo Varadkar. It raged over what Ireland did and didn't do well. But did it highlight the real problem in Ireland today? A defensiveness from the establishment which could be seen in a broader context in relation to the protests.Sinead O'Sullivan joins Dion and Joe on today's Free State to talk about what when wrong in Ireland, why the country is like this and how it can be changed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning
The Killing Fields of Oil and Gas

Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 43:23


“It is a low bar to ask that people aren't killed so that I can fill up my car.” Alex Perry is an investigative journalist who has uncovered an extraordinary story.It is a story where the backdrop is the new imperialism. If the first scramble for Africa was led by the imperial nations in the 19th century, the second has been by the oil companies that have so much power in the world today.In Ireland, we have seen this week the power of oil and gas, but on Free State today, Alex Perry talks about the incredible story of Palma in Mozambique. He tells us about the massacre that took place there in 2021 which the world knows nothing about and why so many who should know more also say they know nothing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Catholic Current
Are Liberals Really Liberal? (Bert Olivier) 3/31/26

The Catholic Current

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 51:29


We welcome Professor Bert Olivier of the University of the Free State in South Africa to examine the evolution of the term “liberal.” Are those who bear the label today truly aligned with its classical meaning, or has the concept undergone a fundamental transformation? What do these shifts reveal about contemporary understandings of freedom, authority, and the common good? Father finishes with Timely Thoughts. Show Notes Are the ‘Liberals' of Today Really Liberals? The 2 reasons totalitarian states detest the Church A Republic, Not an Empire: Reclaiming America's Destiny A List of NO KINGS Financiers iCatholic Mobile The Station of the Cross Merchandise - Use Coupon Code 14STATIONS for 10% off | Catholic to the Max Read Fr. McTeigue's Written Works! "Let's Take A Closer Look" with Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. | Full Series Playlist Listen to Fr. McTeigue's Preaching! | Herald of the Gospel Sermons Podcast on Spotify Visit Fr. McTeigue's Website | Herald of the Gospel Questions? Comments? Feedback? Ask Father!

Free Talk Live
FTL2026-03-22

Free Talk Live

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 146:08


Forkfest NEW UPDATES :: Forkfest.party for more info :: ICE arresting Americans :: "I did that" Trump gas station stickers idea :: Nudism debate at Porcfest :: Problem, reaction, solution; The government's MO :: Immigrants bussed here by the government and nonprofits vs people who immigrate here organically :: Law that was done away with in Bush era made media less honest :: Bonnie and Colin's border checkpoint stories :: Biden tried to make 50 capitol police forced to go after dissidents :: Left and right POLITICIANS end up doing a lot of the same crap :: Kamala wanted price controls on grocery items tho :: Bartertowne's Mayfest event :: People starving to death in Iran but no humanitarian aide :: Reminiscing on Forkfests past :: Free State movement the most successful libertarian movement in the world :: Trump's ultimatum to Iran :: Iran threatened to cut off water to 100 million people :: Dubai empty :: The huge costs of this Iran war so far :: Thomas Massie the only Congressman without an AIPAC handler :: Death cults in the US and Israel like the Sabbatean/ Frankist cult :: USS Ford hit by a missile? Or a mutiny? :: Zoning restrictions make us poorer :: The Science Center who wanted to ban Jeremy Kauffman's new club from meeting there :: Free State haters in the news just publicity for the movement :: Crime rates in the US drop :: 2026-03-22 :: Hosts: Bonnie, Riley O'Bill and Colin

Free Talk Live
FTLDigest2026-02-22

Free Talk Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 55:12


Forkfest up in the air, please check forkfest.party through out the next month for updates :: The love of mediocrity is bad for human freedom :: Arguing the minutiae of freedom of movement with Skeeter :: Take Bonnie's dog, she will kill you :: Sarah brings up the 13 women buried in the desert near Epstein's Zorro Ranch in NM :: A bill that would just create more bureaucracy :: Which state is the biggest for human trafficking? :: Jay Noone and Colin call in to give live updates about the cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta :: We wouldn't have baby-eating pedos without the Federal Reserve, fiat money or the US Empire :: They're forcing you to give them your biometric data :: Pray for the people of Mexico and for the collapse of the fiat dollar :: Dave Ridley's new non-fiction series "Legends of the Free State" at RidleyReport.com coming soon :: 2026-02-22 Hosts: Bonnie, Rich E Rich, Riley

Free Talk Live
FTL2026-02-23

Free Talk Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 146:07


Forkfest up in the air, please check forkfest.party through out the next month for updates :: The love of mediocrity is bad for human freedom :: Arguing the minutiae of freedom of movement with Skeeter :: Take Bonnie's dog, she will kill you :: Sarah brings up the 13 women buried in the desert near Epstein's Zorro Ranch in NM :: A bill that would just create more bureaucracy :: Which state is the biggest for human trafficking? :: Jay Noone and Colin call in to give live updates about the cartel violence in Puerto Vallarta :: We wouldn't have baby-eating pedos without the Federal Reserve, fiat money or the US Empire :: They're forcing you to give them your biometric data :: Pray for the people of Mexico and for the collapse of the fiat dollar :: Dave Ridley's new non-fiction series "Legends of the Free State" at RidleyReport.com coming soon :: 2026-02-22 Hosts: Bonnie, Rich E Rich, Riley

Jordan, Jesse, GO!
That's So Sebulba, with Greg Proops

Jordan, Jesse, GO!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 60:22


On today's episode, we welcome comedian Greg Proops to the show to chat with us about celebrity golf tournaments, California mastodons, being a part of the Star Wars Universe, and much more.*Check out Greg's new album "Free State of California."*Find dates and grab tickets to Whose Live Anyway? with Greg Proops, Ryan Stiles, Joel Murray, Jeff B Davis, currently touring nationally.*Follow Greg Proops on Instagram. * Celebrate 25 years of Bullseye!* Order Jordan's new Predator comic: Black, White & Blood!* Order Jordan's new Venom comic!* Donate to Al Otro Lado.* Purchase signed copies of *Youth Group* and *Bubble* from Mission: Comics And Art!~ NEW JJGo MERCH ~Get  Bronto Dino-Merch!Get our ‘Ack Tuah' shirt in the Max Fun store.Grab an ‘Ack Tuah' mug!The Maximum Fun Bookshop!Follow the podcast on Instagram and send us your dank memes!Check out Jesse's thrifted clothing store, Put This On.Follow producer, Jordan Kauwling, on Instagram.