Podcasts about R3

From outlawing the L3 and R3 buttons to combat-oriented games with bad platforming sections, our listeners have submitted 12 more possible game design crimes for Room 101...sorry, Room 64 (double copyright infringement!). Our returning guest, actual game designer Jamie Smith, helps us judge the innocent and guilty.Want to submit a game design crime for a future episode? Head here to the relevant Discord channel, or ping us at backpagegames@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Welsh, Derek Brown, Tera Roberts and the Fantasy Dude jump into the Fantasy Pros Draft Wizard for a full standard-league mock draft, looking for the biggest differences from PPR formats. The key theme throughout the draft is simple: touchdown equity matters. The crew debates whether Derrick Henry belongs in the first round, why Saquon Barkley gets a boost, how to value running backs in a format where receptions don't count, and why players such as Kyren Williams, Javonte Williams and Mike Evans become especially intriguing. They also dig into quarterback strategy, late-round RB values, Stefon Diggs as a potential steal, tight end targets, handcuffs, kicker and defense timing, and the best late-round sleepers. If you're playing in a 2026 standard or non-PPR fantasy football league, this is a mock draft you don't want to miss. Timestamps: (May be off due to ads) Intro - 0:00:00 Draft Wizard Promo - 0:02:33 Mock Draft Format and Positions - 0:03:18 Mock Draft R1 Starts - 0:05:47 R1>2 - 0:08:38 R2>3 - 0:11:26 R3>4 - 0:14:30 Colston Loveland Signed Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:19:42 R5 - 0:20:20 R5 Cont. - 0:22:53 R5>6 - 0:23:32 R6>7 - 0:27:07 R7>8 - 0:29:36 R8>9 - 0:32:47 Heat Check - Will Kicker or Defense go first? Which round? - 0:34:01 2026 FantasyPros Fantasy Fest - 0:35:11 R9 Continued - 0:36:27 R9>10 - 0:39:17 R10>11 - 0:42:57 R11>12 - 0:45:42 R12>13 - 0:48:02 R13>14 - 0:51:22 Draft Result Predictions - 0:52:39 Draft Grades and Analysis - Dbro - 0:54:08 Draft Grades and Analysis - Tera - 0:57:35 Draft Grades and Analysis - The Fantasy Dude - 0:59:45 Draft Grades and Analysis - Welsh - 1:02:03 Outro - 1:04:42 Helpful Links: Draft Wizard - Dominate your fantasy football draft with Draft Wizard. Run fast mock drafts, test different strategies, build custom cheat sheets, get pick-by-pick draft advice, and learn your leaguemates' tendencies before draft day. Just download the FantasyPros App or head to fantasypros.com/draftwizard Start Your Free FantasyPros Premium Trial - https://www.fantasypros.com/free/ -Get three days free to unlock premium draft tools, rankings, analysis, and personalized advice. Watch and Subscribe to The Tailgate - https://www.youtube.com/@tailgatenfl - Just friends talking football. Get NFL storylines, weekly analysis, giveaways, and more from the FantasyPros team. Subscribe to FantasyPros on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@fantasypros - Watch the latest fantasy football rankings, mock drafts, sleepers, breakouts, and draft advice. Support the FantasyPros Fantasy Football Podcast - https://www.fantasypros.com/review/ - Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help support the show. Real-Time ADP - Track up-to-the-minute draft trends across all major platforms: https://fantasypros.com/realadp View the Latest Fantasy Football Rankings - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/ - Compare expert consensus rankings, tiers and player values before making your draft-day decisions. Follow us on Twitch - The team here at FantasyPros is taking questions all week, every week on Twitch. Follow us on Twitch at twitch.tv/fantasypros and never miss a stream! Discord – Join our FantasyPros Discord Community! Chat with other fans and get access to exclusive AMAs that wind up on our podcast feed. Come get your questions answered and BE ON THE SHOW at fantasypros.com/chat BettingPros Podcast – For advice on the best picks and props across both the NFL and college football each and every week, check out the BettingPros Podcast at bettingpros.com/podcast, our BettingPros YouTube channel at youtube.com/bettingpros, or wherever you listen to podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Special Investigating Unit will now probe nearly R4 billion in contracts between Khumzi Investments and the Eastern Cape Department of Education. UDM leader, General Bantu Holomisa wrote to the Auditor-General and Parliament, flagging R3.4 billion allegedly spent on travel and accommodation over five years. He says 1,317 payments worth R336 million were made to the company in 2025 alone, while many schools still lack basics like toilets and transport. We spoke to General Holomisa.

You can be fit, experienced, and still not be ready for the Grand Canyon hike you planned. In this Canyon Confessions episode, Brian breaks down community-submitted mistakes about training, stairs, downhill damage, elevation, illness, past fitness, and the dangerous belief that “I've done this before” means the Canyon will go easy on you.*****The best way to support the show is by considering our top-of-the-line hiking packs for your next adventure, which Brian designed (and now uses) for all of his hikes. Our signature Rim2Rim Pack offeres 25L of storage in a running vest design (with front pockets and insulated hydration) that's built for serious miles. The new Canyon Elite 25 takes those same features and adds a hip belt for more support. Find out more and order yours at hiKin.club. *****Please join Hike Club Grand Canyon on Facebook by clicking here. This is the official group of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, and it's a judgment-free zone full of interaction, information, and inspiration—it's simply THE place to get the best information in advance of your Canyon adventure. Join Brian, Coach Arnie, and most of the guests you've heard on the show in an environment created to answer your questions and help you have the best possible experience below the rim. It's completely free.*****To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.*****Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at brian@hikin.club.*****The Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is our gift to the Grand Canyon hiking community. This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every route on every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from hiKin aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.*****For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videosInstagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trailTikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videosFacebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

Een nieuw #nerdland maandoverzicht! Met deze maand: Dure balpen! Hommelpuzzels! Phantom Twist! Jimothy! Spudcell! Robotleerkrachten! En veel meer... Shownotes: https://podcast.nerdland.be/nerdland-maandoverzicht-augustus-2026/ Gepresenteerd door Lieven Scheire met Jeroen Baert, Els Aerts, Hetty Helsmoortel, Peter Berx en Marian Verhelst. Opname, montage en mastering door Els Aerts en Jens Paeyeneers. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:03) Balpen verkocht voor 850.000 euro (00:05:09) Arbeiders moeten camera's aan hun pet hangen om robots te trainen (00:11:12) Start-up 3D print een lever en een nier in de ruimte (00:14:38) Nieuwe stap in de bouw van een artificiele cel: Spudcell (00:21:25) Nieuws over de vleesallergie na tekenbeet (00:27:01) Nieuws over de Vesuvius challenge (00:35:52) AI agent vape pen met blockchain (00:38:24) Is het een maan of niet? Exomaan rond bruine dwerg (00:42:48) Gevleugelde drone kan zwemmen en vliegen, en opstijgen uit het water (00:46:25) Hommels kunnen puzzels oplossen (00:53:17) Spin vangt mieren met spring snare (00:55:56) Chinese 6-jarige overlijdt in gene-editing trial (01:02:24) DNA gevonden op rotstekeningen (01:05:22) Phantom Twist: roterende drone die onzichtbaar lijkt (01:06:49) SILICON VALLEY NIEUWS (01:07:04) R3 bio in Silicon Valley wil hersenloze zak organen aanbieden voor transplantatie organen (01:13:50) Nieuwe starship test launch, nadat de vorige last minute abort (01:16:02) Space X aandeel stevig gezakt (01:18:34) China heeft nu ook landende raket (01:20:44) Fable 5 en Mythos terug beschikbaar. What was the fuss? (01:22:16) Anthropic wil detecteren wanneer Claude geprompt wordt door Chinese AI labs (01:24:25) OpenAI bezorgd over gratis Chinese AI modellen Kimi K3 van Moonshot AI gelanceerd, als “open weights” model (01:27:00) Nieuwe hacking technieken: Hallusquatting and Agentjacking (01:30:58) Kunnen Chinezen ASML nabootsen? (01:35:27) Robot leerkrachten, geproduceerd door sexpopfabrikant (01:38:58) Zuurstoftransport door de tracheeen was toch niet de limiterende factor voor reuzeninsecten (01:46:28) Internethype: Jimothy de wasbeer (01:49:48) Topoferrarisviewer app (01:51:57) 12 augustus zonsverduistering! Eclipsbrilletjes in onze webshop (01:55:15) Beste plek om naar zonsondergang te kijken: www.sunsetatlas.ch (01:57:16) Aidoptation uit Sint Truiden test volledig autonome wagen op Limburgse snelwegen E313 en E314 (een gele maserati) (01:59:04) AANKONDIGINGEN EN RECALLS (01:59:11) Otzi deel 2 staat online! (02:00:30) Watchparties Ignobel: www.ignobelwatchpartiesflanders.be (02:02:18) Jeroen gaat op tournee met Bedankt voor uw data (02:04:20) Hetty gaat ook op tournee met Missie 2026 (02:05:49) En Lieven gaat ook op tournee, over Robots (02:07:33) Sponsor: SYNTRA

On this Iron Sights episode recorded live on the vendor floor at TTPOA Conference, Scott Howell sits down for a collab with the TTPOA Podcast hosts Brandon Hernandez and Matt Smith. Their guests are Brad Ortiz, Director of Sales for the Law Enforcement Division at Silencer Shop and former officer, and Dewayne Manson, Project Manager at the American Warrior Association, to dig into the thing the Law Enforcement community has been slow to confront: the compounding weight of moral injury, and why the reactive system built to support officers is failing the people who need it most.The conversation goes deep on what moral injury actually is, how it differs from PTSD, and why the officer who has never been in a critical incident can be just as broken as the one who has. Brad and Dewayne walk through what a culturally competent clinician actually looks like, why baseline brain and blood health mapping belongs in the academy, and how the American Warrior Association's R3 program is embedding proactive resilience training directly into TTPOA's regional structure, the first partnership of its kind nationally.But this episode isn't just about mental health. It's about identity. What happens to the guy who IS the job when the job ends? Brad gets personal about his own struggles stepping away from full-time law enforcement, Dewayne shares the moment his teenage son had to pick him up after a DUI, and Scott connects it all to the broader truth that your calling and your identity are not the same thing, and that confusing the two is costing officers their health, their relationships, and sometimes their lives before and after retirement.The back half gets into the business world and how everything these men learned going through doors, managing teams, and serving their communities translates directly into relationship-based sales, leadership under pressure, and building something that outlasts the badge. If you've ever told yourself you're not capable of anything outside law enforcement, this one is going to challenge that story hard.In this episode:• Moral injury is NOT PTSD: it is the cumulative damage caused when you perpetrate something, fail to prevent something, or are ordered to act against your moral compass, and it compounds silently over an entire career without a single critical incident ever being the trigger• Culturally competent clinicians are practitioners who have lived the lifestyle or are married to someone who has: Dewayne walked out of his first VA appointment when the counselor opened with pronouns, then found a female therapist married to a 20-year infantry veteran and experienced a completely different outcome• The American Warrior Association's R3 program is building proactive resilience frameworks inside agencies, including regional resiliency coordinators, vetted clinician networks, and fully funded Warriors Refuge retreats where flights and lodging are free to eligible officers and spouses• Brad Ortiz's Sound Off program at Silencer Shop donates $2 per purchase to a vetted nonprofit fund, and every individual officer purchase routes through silencershop.com where buyers work directly with Brad and Chris• The inflection point analogy: moral injury deposits are made silently every shift, just like compounding interest, and what looks like a single critical incident blowing up is actually the hockey-stick moment on a years-long accumulation nobody was tracking• Social media pile-ons after a justified OIS caused Brad more lasting moral injury than the shooting itself, a blind spot no clinician or debrief ever addressed until he found the right cultural fit in counseling• Baseline blood panels and brain mapping done at the academy level would give officers a before-and-after reference for physiological change across a career: the greater endocrine system and brain health are being completely ignored while TRT gets all the attention• The law enforcement skill set transfers directly into business leadership: problem-solving under pressure, decision-making without perfect information, ownership of mistakes, and relationship-first sales are all things operators have already built on the job, they just don't recognize it as a resumeChapters:0:39 Iron Sights mission statement and welcome2:02 Introducing Brad Ortiz and Dewayne Manson2:49 Brad's background: The Uncommon Line podcast9:40 American Warrior Association programs overview11:43 Resilience training inside TTPOA: the first of its kind12:08 What moral injury actually is and why it's not PTSD14:20 Culturally competent clinicians: Dewayne's personal story31:52 Compounding critical incidents over a career38:37 Social media pile-ons as a hidden source of moral injury44:55 Identity vs. calling: challenging how officers define themselves1:12:18 Relationship-first sales, legacy brands losing ground, and the business parallel1:21:46 How to access AWA, R3, and SoundOff resourcesMentioned:Brad Ortiz — Director of Sales for the Law Enforcement Division at Silencer Shop, former law enforcement officer and fugitive investigator, and former host of The Uncommon Line podcast, joined as a guest to discuss the SoundOff program and the AWA partnership.Dewayne Manson — Representative of the American Warrior Association, infantry veteran who served in Afghanistan and contracted there through 2020, shared his personal journey through moral injury and recovery as context for AWA's R3 program.Matt Smith — Co-host of the TTPOA podcast with 21 years on SWAT, co-hosted this live conference episode alongside Scott Howell and competed in the TTPOA shooting competition the day prior.Brandon Hernandez — Region 7 Director and Director of Training for TTPOA, co-host of the TTPOA podcast, referred to on air as the celebrity of the group when a passerby stopped to greet him.Anna Heil — Associated with the American Warrior Association, attended a TTPOA show in St. Louis and briefed other state organizations on the AWA partnership afterward.Chris — Works alongside Brad Ortiz at Silencer Shop on the SoundOff individual officer program, mentioned as a direct point of contact buyers will reach at soundsoftshop.com.Neil Noakes — Former Chief of Police of the Fort Worth Police Department, cited as an example of a career officer who, when asked how many critical incidents he had been on, simply said he had lost count.Simon Sinek — Author and speaker known for the concept of finding your 'why,' referenced when Brad Ortiz challenged every officer in the room to examine the deeper reason behind their career and identity.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Xhanti Payi, economist and strategist at Inani Strategies about the governance crisis at the Public Investment Corporation, the appointment of a new board, and what the leadership shake-up could mean for investor confidence and the management of South Africa’s R3.7 trillion public pension fund. In other interviews, Juan Carlos Artigas, the Global Head of Research at World Gold Council talks about the World Gold Council’s latest findings, which show central banks bought far less gold at the start of the year than previously estimated, despite a strong rebound in purchases during the second quarter. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Bradfield from Sharenet, unpacks Valterra's very strong results despite softer PGM prices over the period, and shares his quick take on the latest FOMC decision. Andrea Slabber from Trade Intelligence joins us with fresh insights into SA's R109 billion liquor retail market. Kasief Isaacs, CEO of Creation Capital, discusses the firm's newly launched R3 billion hybrid debt fund and its aim to close the funding gap for SA's underserved mid-corporate market.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Xhanti Payi, economist and strategist at Inani Strategies, about the governance crisis at the Public Investment Corporation, the appointment of a new board, and what the leadership shake-up could mean for investor confidence and the management of South Africa’s R3.7 trillion public pension fund. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when “training for life” turns into a first Grand Canyon hike, a wrong turn below the rim, and a month of massive endurance efforts most hikers would never attempt? Steve Martin joins the show to talk about Black Mountain, R3, Cactus to Clouds, Coach Arnie, blisters, doubt, and the quiet decision to become the kind of person who keeps showing up. This is a story about fitness, humility, and what can happen when the people around you expand your idea of possible.*****The best way to support the show is by considering our top-of-the-line hiking packs for your next adventure, which Brian designed (and now uses) for all of his hikes. Our signature Rim2Rim Pack offeres 25L of storage in a running vest design (with front pockets and insulated hydration) that's built for serious miles. The new Canyon Elite 25 takes those same features and adds a hip belt for more support. Find out more and order yours at hiKin.club. *****Please join Hike Club Grand Canyon on Facebook by clicking here. This is the official group of the Grand Canyon Hiker Dude Show, and it's a judgment-free zone full of interaction, information, and inspiration—it's simply THE place to get the best information in advance of your Canyon adventure. Join Brian, Coach Arnie, and most of the guests you've heard on the show in an environment created to answer your questions and help you have the best possible experience below the rim. It's completely free.*****To reach Coach Arnie, you can call or text him (yes, really!) at (602) 390-9144 or send him a message on Instagram @painfreearnie.*****Have an idea for the show, or someone you think would be a great guest? Reach out to Brian anytime at brian@hikin.club.*****The Grand Canyon Shade Tracker is our gift to the Grand Canyon hiking community. This incredible interactive tool lets you see when and where you'll have precious shade on your Grand Canyon hike—every route on every hour of every day of the year. Check it out at gcshadetracker.com. Another free resource from hiKin aimed at making your Grand Canyon adventure the best and safest it can be.*****For more great Grand Canyon content, please check us out on the following platforms:YouTube (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for informative and inspirational videosInstagram (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for photos from the trailTikTok (@GrandCanyonHikerDude) for fun and informative short-form videosFacebook (@GrandCanyonHikerDude)

COSATU says while Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo's resignation as Public Investment Corporation Chairperson comes amid troubling allegations, the PIC has made significant progress in tackling corruption since the state capture era. Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks says the federation remains concerned by reports of alleged wrongdoing, stressing that the PIC manages more than R3.6 trillion in investments, with 87% belonging to the Government Employees Pension Fund. Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo announced his resignation as chairperson of the Public Investment Corporation, saying the decision is in the country's best interests and will help ensure the PIC's stability.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator Matthew Parks

Mandy Wiener speaks to SA women's Hockey player, Onthatile "Thati" Zulu following the announcement by Minister Gayton McKenzie about the R3 million pledged in financial assistance to the SA Hockey Association. 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.

ActionSA says the Gauteng provincial government spends an estimated R3.1 billion a year to educate foreign national learners. The party has raised concerns about pressure on resources, citing overcrowded classrooms and budget constraints. While the Constitution guarantees basic education for every child regardless of nationality, ActionSA is questioning whether the system can sustain the growing demand. We spoke to Education Activist, Hendrick Makaneta

In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, we cover global strikes in the US-Iran conflict, Red Sea shipping risks, Paramount's blocked merger, and new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Locally, Parliament's Ian Cameron questions SAPS's R3.6bn senior leadership salary bill, Mayor Chris Pappas highlights uMngeni's governance model, Russell Lamberti proposes subnational AGOA trade reforms to protect businesses, and a new drive aims to register South Africa's informal waste pickers.

In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, reveals that the South African Police Service (SAPS) has 722 brigadiers and generals that cost nearly R3.6 billion in pay and maintenance. In addition, only five of 823 senior SAPS officers underwent lifestyle audits in the 2024-25 financial year - and all five were cleared. Describing how certain officers jump ranks, Cameron says: “It seems that you either need to be well connected, not only politically, but strategically connected in parts of the police, or you need to be up to something that you shouldn't necessarily be busy with.” Meanwhile, Cameron denies reports that Special Leave Minister Senzo Mchunu and all the others were cleared in the Ad Hoc Committee draft report. “That's totally false.” As for breaking news of an explosive affidavit by suspended Inspector General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel, Cameron says it “draws a bit more of a dark cloud over” Minister Mchunu. “I think it puts a lot more pressure on the President… I think there are many many missing pieces of the puzzle that could be filled in if he (Fazel) is allowed to testify (at the Madlanga Commission).”

Chris Lawrence welcomes two guests covering major upcoming outdoor events in West Virginia. Captain Dwayne Duffield of the West Virginia Natural Resources Police Association previews the Northwoods Throwdown, a charity softball game pitting WV game wardens against their counterparts from Maine on August 1st at GoMart Ballpark in Charleston — with proceeds benefiting the association's R3 youth recruitment initiative, International Wildlife Crime Stoppers, and Maine Operation Game Thief. Youth in baseball uniforms get in free, and the event features vendor booths, raffle prizes including a $3,500 Maine bear hunt and engraved Glock pistols, and a pre-game field experience for 26 youth lottery participants. Wildlife Center manager Mark Biller then previews the 10th Annual Living History Encampment Rendezvous at French Creek on July 31st and August 1st, featuring historical actors demonstrating blacksmithing, gunsmithing, and knife making from pre-colonial through Civil War eras, and shares updates on the center's animals including three bears, two otters, three bison, and a recent search for a turkey exhibit.

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly relive the greatest Bruins playoff moments since 2008 and rank them.  0:00 - Welcome in! 1:45 - Ranking the Best Bruins Playoff Moments Since 2008 4:06 - 2024, Game 7, R1: David Pastrnak's OT winner vs. Toronto  6:43 - 2021: Game 1, R2 vs. NYI: Pastrnak's hat trick in first game vs. NYI at full-capacity crowd  8:10 - 2021, Game 3, R1: Craig Smith 2OT winner vs. Washington (went on to win the series 4-1)  9:30 - 2020, Game 1, R1: Patrice Bergeron 2OT winner vs. CAR in bubble (won series 4-1)  10:13 - 2019, Game 5, R2: David Pastrnak late winner vs. CBJ (won series 4-2)  11:37 - 2019, Game 1, SC: Torey Krug hit (Bruins lost series 4-3)  13:05 - 2019, Game 5, SC: Zdeno Chara ovation for broken jaw  14:17 - 2018, Game 7, R1: Four goals in third period to come back from 4-3 to beat Toronto, 7-4 (Krug, DeBrusk, Pastrnak, Marchand ENG); two goals from DeBrusk  15:54 - 2017, Game 5, R1: Kuraly 2OT winner vs. Ottawa (lost in 6)  16:40 - No moments from 2014 18:17 - Prizepicks 19:21 - 2013 Game 2, SC: Daniel Paille laser for OT Winner vs. CHI  21:05 - 2013 Game 4, R3: Adam McQuaid snipe slapper for only goal in win vs. Pitt  22:59 - 2013 Game 3, R3: Brad Marchand to Patrice Bergeron for 2OT winner  24:47 - 2013 Game 3, R3: Greg Campbell's PK with a broken leg  27:00 - 2013, Game 7, R1: Patrice Bergeron's tying goal vs. Toronto & 2013, Game 7, R1: Patrice Bergeron's winning goal vs. Toronto  28:33 - 2013, R2 vs. NYR: Torey Krug's debut — 4 goals in 5 games  30:15 - 2013, R3 vs. Pittsburgh: Tuukka Rask: 4-0-0, 134 saves on 139 shots (.985 save percentage)  31:08 - 2012, Game 1 vs. WSH, R1: Chris Kelly slap shot from circle for OT winner  32:32 - Subscribe to the podcast! 33:28 - 2011, Game 3, R1: Andrew Ference glove malfunction  34:47 - 2011, Game 5, R1: Nathan Horton's 2OT winner vs. MTL  35:38 - 2011, Game 7, R1: Nathan Horton's OT winner vs. MTL  36:35 - 2011, Game 3, SC: Brad Marchand shorthanded goal (Bruins won game, 8-1)  38:48 - 2011, Game 5, R3: Tim Thomas save on Steve Downie  40:32 - 2011, Games 1-2, R3: Tyler Seguin three goals in two games  42:37 - 2011, Game 7, R3: Nathan Horton late winner  43:28 - 2011, Game 4, SC: Brad Marchand takes down Erhoff, upends Daniel Sedin and fights Keith Ballard in final two minutes (Bruins won 4-0)  45:18 - 2011, Game 6, SC: Brad Marchand snipe off the rush/Bruins score 3 in 9 minutes to chase Luongo  46:58 - 2011, Game 6, SC: Brad Marchand punching Daniel Sedin in the face late (Bruins won 5-2)   47:44 - 2011, Game 7, SC: Patrice Bergeron's early goal & 2011, Game 7, SC: Patrice Bergeron's shorthanded goal on his stomach 50:26 - 2010, Game 1, R2: Marc Savard's OT winner + celly in first game in two months  53:03 - 2010, Game 4, R1: Miro Satan's 2OT winner vs. Buffalo  54:55 - 2010, Game 2, R1: Johnny Boychuk wrecks Matt Ellis in open ice  55:54 - 2008, Game 6, R1: Sturm face winner vs. MTL (lost series 4-3)  57:24 - Anything we missed 59:00 - 2011, Game 5 R1: Michael Ryder glove save vs MTL 1:00:30 - Reviewing the list 1:01:49 - Honorable mentions 1:03:47 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

The PIC's governance crisis has reached the regulator. Hours after suspending CEO Patrick Dlamini and acting CIO August Uys, the board now faces a formal FSCA Section 135 investigation into governance, leadership and transparency at the R3.5 trillion asset manager. DA federal finance chairperson Dr Mark Burke tells Alec Hogg why this is the fifth executive suspension in two years, how a murky Lanseria Airport shareholding sits behind Dlamini's fall, and why two ANC factions inside the GNU are pulling in opposite directions on the PIC's unlisted investments. Also on today's Edge: Amazon's quiet regulatory win over Starlink, a rescue deal taking shape for ArcelorMittal's Newcastle Works, and a tidy payday for Prosus in Uber's swoop on Delivery Hero.

This week The Boys press 'R3' to enter sneak mode as they discuss chapter nine of The Subtle Knife!Join our Patreon and get access to our Patreon exclusive show "Films Cool!" for as little as $3 a month!https://www.patreon.com/twodustyboysEmail us at twodustyboys@gmail.comDon't forget to rate, review, and leave a comment for us on the platform of your choice. Thanks! We love you!Content warning: Not Safe for work or children... unless they're coolIntro and outro music provided by, respectively:"I Got a Stick Arr Bryan Teoh" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"I Got a Stick Feat James Gavins" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Support the show

Stephen Grootes speaks to Frans Baleni, Chair of the Government Employees Pension Fund, about the Public Investment Corporation’s decision to place CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension amid whistleblower allegations, and what the latest leadership turmoil means for governance and accountability at the R3.6 trillion fund. In other interviews, Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner of the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) talks about the Commission's decision to keep the import duty on frozen mixed vegetables unchanged at 10% despite calls from local producers for a sharp increase in tariffs. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Frans Baleni, Chair of the Government Employees Pension Fund, about the Public Investment Corporation’s decision to place CEO Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension amid whistleblower allegations, and what the latest leadership turmoil means for governance and accountability at the R3.6 trillion fund. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Public Investment Corporation board has placed its Chief Executive Patrick Dlamini on precautionary suspension. The move follows a dispute over the Lanseria Airport investment and allegations that Dlamini appointed PwC for a forensic probe without board approval. Businessman Kagiso Matjila has also filed a R900-million damages claim against Dlamini personally. The PIC, which manages about R3.6-trillion in public servants' pensions says the suspension is not a finding of guilt and that Dlamini will respond through internal processes. We spoke to Claude Naiker, Assistant General Manager for the Public Servants Association, PSA.

The mid-summer field season is moving fast, and the pressure is officially turning up. In this episode of the Agronomy Moment, Wendell and Celena step out into the heat to bring you a critical checklist for both your corn and soybean acres right now. We track the movement of Southern Rust out of Texas and break down why your later-planted corn is at the highest risk. Plus, we dive into the exact threshold numbers for Japanese Beetles and Stink Bugs in R3 soybeans, and discuss how to handle the emotional aftermath of recent high-wind storm and green snap damage before writing a check for your fungicide passes.

Day 6 of our Wimbledon 2026 daily live series, recorded inside the grounds. Brought to you by Novellus.Live every night at 9pm UK across the Wimbledon fortnight, with Wimbledon champions, tennis icons and special guests joining Dan to break down the day's biggest stories from inside the grounds at SW19.In this episode:Major Moments (brought to you by SotoTennis Academy): a day of women's upsets and a British wildcard writing history on Court 18Iga Świątek out to Alexandra Eala 7-6, 6-2, the first Filipino ever into the second week of a Grand SlamRybakina beaten by Elise Mertens 7-6, 6-1 on a poor day at the office, with only 42% of first serves in playAmanda Anisimova out to Madison Keys 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, last year's finalist goneArthur Fery beats Zizou Bergs 2-6, 7-5, 2-6, 7-6, 7-6 in four and a half hours to become only the sixth British male in the last 40 years to reach Week 2 at WimbledonTennisAthlete Player of the Day: Alexandra Eala, seven years at the Rafa Nadal Academy, her body and mind built for the biggest stageDanny Sapsford joins the show on his 1999 Wimbledon run through pre-qualifying, qualifying, and into the third round to face Pete Sampras on Court OneDanny on why he decided not to warm up for the biggest match of his life, and what it was like standing across from Sampras' serve for the first timeDanny on retiring at 30 to become an LTA coach, and the charity work through Bright Ideas for Tennis that has raised over £1 million and coached 30,000+ playersThe Wimbledon Quickfire with Danny: his memory of standing on Centre Court behind Björn Borg as a kid, his favourite ever champion, and the strawberries and cream questionThe Andrew Foster story, the last British wildcard to make Week 2 at Wimbledon in 1993, whom Danny had run into that very dayA special moment on the doubles side: Julian Rojer, 45 years old, five-time Slam doubles champion, into R3 with Theo Winegar in a properly told journeyman storyDear Dan: the next Grand Slam winner from the current generation, and Dan's favourite moment of Week 1Tomorrow on the show: Jonathan Overend joins Dan, the broadcaster who commentated on Andy Murray's first Wimbledon title in 2013, ending Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion.About Control the Controllables Wimbledon LiveDan Kiernan and a different special guest every night, bringing you analysis from inside the grounds at Wimbledon. Wimbledon champions, tennis icons, players, coaches and analysts join across the fortnight. Live every evening at 9pm UK on the CTC YouTube channel. Episodes drop as podcasts the next morning wherever you get your podcasts.Send your Dear Dan questions via Instagram @ctc.podcast or email info@sototennis.com.Brought to you by Novellus.Major Moments segment brought to you by SotoTennis Academy. Visit sototennis.com.Player of the Day brought to you by TennisAthlete, age-appropriate, research-backed strength and conditioning programmes from proven S&C coaches. The platform Dan recommends for physical development. Visit sototennis.com/tennisathlete.

For years, Rivian has looked like one of the most compelling electric vehicle companies in America — and maybe the car maker most equipped to take on Tesla. All that potential comes down to this: the R2, the long-awaited and more affordable car that Rivian hopes can make it truly mainstream. After a journey to the R2's factory earlier this year, The Verge's Andrew Hawkins explains what the R2 is, why it matters, and what happens to Rivian if it's a hit — or a flop. Further reading: ⁠Range anxiety⁠ ⁠The Rivian R2 is too much fun to let drive itself⁠ ⁠Rivian surprises with R3 and R3X electric SUVs⁠ Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On today's episode, Jason and Derek get some exclusive seat time: both with the new Rivian R2, and with Rivian's Chief Designer Officer Jeff Hammoud and Chief R2 Engineer Max Koff! === Visit http://JasonSentMe.com to get a Hagerty Guaranteed Value (TM) collector-car insurance quote! === The show hits the road, traveling to Rivian's beautiful flagship space in San Francisco, where Jeff and Max face their worst nightmare: being peppered with questions and feedback about the new R2 - a make-or-break vehicle for the company. After Jason and Derek's collective ~200 miles, they cover a host of issues - new design + UX features (halo wheels, rear drop glass, to name a few), acceleration times, uphill burnouts, R1 vs. R2, and most importantly (to Jason only) - the absence of Apple CarPlay. And of course, no episode is complete without a mention of Sacco Mercedes-Benzes and old Volkswagens (Mk1 Scirocco and Mk3 Corrado VR6). Will the R2 allow Rivian to continue its planned trajectory as a manufacture? And what's going on with R3?? Time will tell, but we have a suspicion the Tesla Model Y better watch its back… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Get Down: Beyond Bitcoin podcast, host Marisa Estrada Rivera (aka Ritzy P) sits down with Arushi Sood Joshi, founder and CEO of Zult, Inc.With over 25 years of experience leading digital asset strategies at giants like Wells Fargo, MasterCard, and Visa, Arushi shares her deep insights into why the financial system needs an operational upgrade. The conversation dives into the practical application of the "DeFi mullet" approach, how tokenization empowers micro-lending institutions, and the unique challenges diverse female founders face when navigating shifting regulatory environments.Interview with Arushi Sood Joshi, Founder & CEO of Zult, Inc.Crypto Origin Story: How witnessing the early integration of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the Middle East inspired Arushi to leave corporate finance in 2017 to launch her first central bank digital currency (CBDC) startup, AdCash.The Problem with Private Markets: A look at how capital formation remains complex and restricted, shutting out small-to-medium issuers (like CDFIs) and everyday investors by design.The "DeFi Mullet" Tech Stack: Why Zult relies on a Web2 front-end and a Web3 back-end—leveraging blockchain for an immutable "golden record," AI for automated document processing, and APIs to connect with legacy plumbing rather than replace it.Demystifying Tokenization: Turning the rights to real-world assets (like real estate, loans, or art) into digital tokens on a blockchain to securely verify ownership and distribute yield.Zult Impact & Partnerships: Zult Impact, which recently secured a partnership to build a loan loss reserve that protects investors and opens liquidity for community lenders.Founder Wisdom & Thick Skin: Real talk on why founders must remain anchored to real-world problems and prepare themselves for the uphill battle of raising capital as a diverse female founder.Navigating Changing Policy: Adapting to a landscape with "multiple referees" changing the rules mid-game, and why Zult holds itself to traditional capital market standards to protect users.About Arushi Sood JoshiArushi Sood Joshi is a visionary fintech entrepreneur redefining how private markets embracedigital infrastructure. With over 25 years of experience building transformative financial products, she leads the charge in tokenizing real-world assets with privacy, compliance, and impact embedded at every layer. Arushi's leadership is centered on creating technology that not only innovates but also safeguards and scales financial systems for the future.As CEO & Founder of Zult, Inc., Arushi has set out to rethink how private credit markets work.She has built a blockchain-based platform that bakes in compliance, privacy, and scalability from day one. Under her guidance, Zult has created a full tokenization infrastructure for real-world asset-backed securities, weaving KYC/AML checks and regulatory reporting right into smart contracts.Previously, Arushi served as Head of Distributed Ledger Technology and Digital Asset Center ofExcellence at Wells Fargo, where she defined and delivered the bank's DLT and asset tokenization strategy, built a digital asset prototype platform, championed regulatory compliance for crypto-asset reporting, and earned the 2023 Galileo Award for inventor achievements. She is also a frequent keynote speaker and recognized industry expert in technology innovation.Earlier, Arushi founded AtCash Inc., where she advised central banks on DLT and digital currency strategy, launched cutting-edge platforms for digital identity, eKYC, remote notarization, and implemented smart contracts that reduced trade contract review times from two weeks to two minutes. Her career also spans leadership roles at Mastercard and Visa, with notable achievements including launching the region's first biometric card, doubling product portfolio revenue, and delivering multi-million-dollar cost savings through risk strategy and operational excellence across global markets.Arushi has consistently bridged business strategy, innovation, and regulation in complex environments, from North America to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. She has launched more than 18 fintech products, built strategic alliances with ecosystem leaders like R3, Oracle, and IBM, and remains a fervent advocate for diversity, inclusion, and collaborative leadership.Based in Houston, Texas, Arushi holds an MBA from Bentley University, a Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University, and serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), championing the rights of children in foster care.Links from the EpisodeCONNECT WITH ARUSHI SOOD JOSHI:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arushisoodjoshi/Website: zult.ioZULT LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zult-io/ CONNECT WITH BUTTERSCOTCH MEDIA:Website: butterscotch.mediaFinTech TV Network: https://fintech.tv/category/the-get-down-podcast-series/Subscribe to Chews Tipsheet: butterscotch.media/subscribeFollow us on X: @butterscotch360

In this episode Dr. Diane shared her philosophy on Career Identity Expansion and discusses her framework, the R3 model. She also referenced the launch of the new Career Identity Expansion Lab designed for clinical professionals seeking growth beyond traditional roles.   Key Topics: The R3 framework: Release, Redefine, Redesign Career identity expansion philosophy Launching the Career Identity Expansion Lab Overcoming identity constraints in career growth Strategies for meaningful professional impact   Takeaways Releasing inherited professional identities is crucial for career growth. Redefining your career goals aligns with evolving personal interests. Designing your next chapter involves leveraging transferable skills. The Career Identity Expansion Lab offers a 12-week transformation process. Limited spots are available for the inaugural cohort of the lab.   MORE WAYS TO CONNECT: Become a Founding Member of the Career Identity Expansion LAB ://lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com/main-order-page-5159-5850  Download our free Resource '7 Signs your Career Identity is Expanding' https://lifebeyondclinicalpractice.com/signup-574753 Follow Life Beyond Clinical Practice on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/life-beyond-clinical-practice/     Follow Dr. Diane on LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-diane-van-staden-7455453/  Follow Life Beyond Clinical Practice on Instagram: @lifebeyondclinicalpractice  Rate and Review the show on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-beyond-clinical-practice-healthcare-careers-professional/id1713086617      

The rain chased us out of the field this morning, but we're bringing the scouting data straight to the studio. In this episode of the Agronomy Moment, Wendell and Selena dive headfirst into mid-summer corn diseases, focusing heavily on Gray Leaf Spot (GLS). With prevailing wet conditions keeping humidity high, GLS is actively creeping up the lower canopy. Selena breaks down the exact "Rule of a Quarter" to help you look at your ear leaves and determine if you have enough pressure to justify pulling the trigger on a fungicide pass right now. We also check the trackers on high-threat diseases like Tar Spot and Southern Rust, and discuss why the R1 to R3 window is your absolute sweet spot for maximum ROI.

The rain is chasing us out of the field again, but not before we pulled the data you need for your mid-summer bean passes. In this episode of the Agronomy Moment, Wendell and Selena are checking out a March-planted 4.9 maturity soybean field right here in Southwest Missouri that is moving much faster than expected. Selena breaks down the exact physical markers of the R3 growth stage (measuring pods on the four uppermost nodes) and why this specific window delivers your absolute highest return on investment for a fungicide pass. Plus, we dive into a critical threat we spotted while scouting: heavy stink bug pressure, a direct yield-loss insect that will ruin your pods if left unchecked.

In the latest edition of NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn and Lauren Evanthia, the Founder of the Organic Humanity Movement, they talk about the authorities going after the R3million Bentley Continental GT that had belonged to President Cryil Ramaposa's nephew by marriage, Hangwani Morgan Maumela, who has been fingered as the Tembisa Hospital looting kingpin; criminal charges being laid against former Ekurhuleni City Manager Dr Imogen Mashazi who once turned up at a fashion event in an outfit estimated to have cost R3.5 million; NUMSA General Secretary Irvin Jim's lifestyle under scrutiny with talk of a R5m custom-armoured BMW and an exclusive apartment; as well as the Zim wedding of a tenderpreneur's son where the couple received US$20m in wedding gifts. Evanthia also comments on the re-defection of former MP Liam Jacobs back to the Democratic Alliance from the Patriotic Alliance; the deadly anti-immigrant riots; and plans to build South Africa's biggest AI data centre in the Durban area.

“Respect money and it will respect you.” That is one of the earliest money lessons Investec ambassador SA soccer midfielder playing for Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana Teboho Mokoena learned growing up in Bethlehem – and it has shaped the way he thinks about football, family and financial freedom. In this episode of Everything Counts: Sports Edition, Teboho shares how he went from earning his first salary of R3 500 a month to navigating bigger contracts, money mistakes, lifestyle pressure and the responsibility of building generational wealth. He opens up about: • The childhood lessons that shaped his money mindset • What changed when football became a career • The pressure that comes with earning more, quickly • Money mistakes, including chasing fast returns • Why financial literacy matters for footballers • His plans for life after football • Giving back to young players in Bethlehem This is more than a football story. It is a conversation about discipline, responsibility and learning how to make success last. Watch now and subscribe to Investec Focus Radio for more conversations that prove: when it comes to money, everything counts. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Growing up in Bethlehem 01:56 Money lessons Teboho Mokoena learned from family 05:03 When football became a career 06:00 Making money as an athlete 06:33 Becoming a professional footballer 08:46 Teboho Mokoena on joining Mamelodi Sundowns 11:07 How family changed Teboho Mokoena's money mindset 11:45 Teboho Mokoena's money philosophy 12:10 Is there enough financial literacy for athletes in South Africa? 16:20 Teboho Mokoena's time as an Investec ambassador 19:02 Managing money and pressure as a footballer 21:40 How Teboho Mokoena supports his hometown community 23:10 Plans for life after football 24:05 Teboho Mokoena's financial advice for young people 26:06 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA

Cracked Racquets Editor-in-Chief Alex Gruskin offers his thoughts on a REMARKABLE middle weekend of action at the 2026 French Open. He talks about the remarkable rise of the ATP teenagers (Fonseca, Jodar, etc). He also shares his highlights from an insane Men's Singles R3, names his top contenders entering Week Two, plus SO much more!! Episode Notes The kids...very good (Fonseca, Jodar, Mensik, Kouame, Tien) - 2:00 Lead-in tournaments matter (Kostyuk, Potapova, Cirstea) - 24:55 Highlights from an INSANE Men's R3 - 42:10 Who's the Women's Favorite entering Week 2 - 46:40 Who's the Men's Favorite entering Week 2 - 51:25 Laurel Springs Ranked among the best online private schools in the United States, Laurel Springs stands out when it comes to support, personalization, community, and college prep. They give their K-12 students the resources, guidance, and learning opportunities they need at each grade level to reach their full potential. Find Cracked Racquets Website: https://www.crackedracquets.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/crackedracquets Twitter: https://twitter.com/crackedracquets Facebook: https://Facebook.com/crackedracquets YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/crackedracquets Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight we have the pleasure of speaking with Ronnie Cowan, the Outdoor Recreation Specialist from the the University of Tennessee's Extension Institute of Agriculture. Working for UT, Ronnie teaches students about hunting, fishing, hunting dogs, mock AKC hunt tests, field dressing animals and wild game cooking.... how cool is that? Imagine if we had a program like this at more colleges? Here's a few highlights from the show: Lone Star Ticks... what are they, what to look for, what happens, etc. Using dogs as a way to get younger people interested in the outdoors Hunting is a hobby and a culture We learn all about the UT program that Ronnie is building and how his dog, Whiskey, gets to help out. Building advocates for our sport and the R3 program Gun Dog College with Ronnie. If you had this when you were in school, would you have enjoyed classes more? I would have showed up more often, that's for sure. ** If you are interested in speaking with Ronnie about the program, here's his email: rcowan2@utk.edu Support the Lone Duck Podcast | patreon.com/loneduckoutfitters Interested in our Online Dog Training Programs? | Check them out HERE! Follow us on social media | Youtube and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview with Irakli of BizNews, Currency co-founder Giulietta Talevi unpacks the April 23 letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Joburg Mayor Dada Morero, which laid bare the city's "shocking" financial picture: just R3.9bn in cash against R25bn owed to creditors. "Technically, you would say that it's bankrupt now, and cannot afford an excessively expensive wage deal," Talevi says of the R10.3bn SAMWU agreement at the heart of the dispute. She explains why Moody's downgrade watch is really about governance — not just numbers — pointing out that the city's failure to produce its audited financial statements "indicates serious deterioration in governance, and not just Joburg's financial health." Two deadlines loom: audited financials owed to the JSE by May 31, and a R1.4bn bond repayment due June 22. Talevi explains that because the debt is unsecured, all creditors "are treated equally" — meaning a single default event could trigger every lender to call in their loans simultaneously. She also raises the spectre of moral hazard, citing Chartis Asset Management's Ian Scott on what he calls a "treasury-funded put" — the idea that bailing out Joburg signals to leadership that they "can mess up, you can collapse the financial situation of the country's biggest Metro… and we'll bail you out because you're too big to fail." When Irakli draws a parallel to the e-toll saga, Talevi agrees taxpayers are "on the hook again" — paying their taxes only to face additional costs for the basic services those taxes were meant to fund.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Simo Kalajdzic, senior operations manager at Bolt, about the company reaching a R3 billion investment milestone in South Africa and what that says about the the future of gig work in South Africa, and whether the sector can deliver sustainable income opportunities in a difficult economy. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Petrol prices in South Africa are doing the absolute most right now… and it’s not just your tank that’s feeling it, it’s your entire lifestyle. We’re talking increases of over R3 a litre for petrol and more than R6 for diesel in from midnight, let alone last months increase... Is petrol changing how you live your life? Or are you just suffering in silence? Hang out with Anele and The Club on 947 every weekday morning. Popular radio hosts Anele Mdoda, Frankie du Toit, Thembekile Mrototo, and Cindy Poluta take fun to the next level with the biggest guests, hottest conversations, feel-good vibes, and the best music to get you going! Kick-start your day with the most enjoyable way to wake up in Joburg. Connect with Anele and The Club on 947 via WhatsApp at 084 000 0947 or call the studio on 011 88 38 947Thank you for listening to the Anele and the Club podcast..Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 to 09:00 to Anele and the Club broadcast on 947 https://buff.ly/y34dh8Y For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/gyWKIkl or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/K59GRzu Subscribe to the 947s Weekly Newsletter https://buff.ly/hf9IuR9 Follow us on social media:947 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/947Joburg/ 947 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@947joburg947 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/947joburg947 on X: www.x.com/947 947 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@947JoburgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La tertulia semanal en la que repasamos las últimas noticias de la actualidad científica. En el episodio de hoy:Cara B:-¿Es ético que los médicos hablen públicamente sobre la salud mental de Trump? (07:00)-Problema número 1196 de Erdös (1:14:30)-El cometa R3/2025 (PANSTARRS) (1:47:50)-Señales de los oyentes (1:56:00)Este episodio es continuación de la Cara A.Contertulios: Juan Carlos Gil, Borja Tosar, Ignacio Crespo, Francis Villatoro, Héctor Socas. Imagen de portada realizada con Midjourney. Todos los comentarios vertidos durante la tertulia representan únicamente la opinión de quien los hace... y a veces ni eso Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephen Grootes talks to Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics about the government's decision to extend fuel levy relief as global oil volatility continues to filter through to the local economy. With the R3 per litre cut already costing the fiscus billions each month, the move raises key questions about how long South Africa can cushion consumers without deepening fiscal pressure. In other interviews, Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner at ITAC talks about South Africa’s decision to impose anti‑dumping duties on imported Chinese and Thai washing machines, unpacking the findings behind the ruling, its impact on local manufacturers and jobs, and the possible consequences for pricing and choice for South African consumers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join John and Bill with special guest Jeff Greenstein of the smash hit I Dream of Cameras to talk about everything Leicaflex. Everyone connects the names Leitz and Leica with rangefinders, from the classic Barnack to the modern M-Series. And while that is what Leica is known for, they also saw that SLRs were becoming popular in the 1960s and decided to throw their hat into the ring. In 1964, they released the Leicaflex, an SLR based around their own R-Mount. The program dates back to 1955, when Ludwig Leitz was urged by Walther Benser to develop an SLR, as Benser believed SLRs would become popular. The Leicaflex was followed by the SL in 1968 and the SL2 in 1972. A technology-sharing partnership with Minolta in 1971 led to the introduction of the R-Series of Leicaflexes, starting with the Leica R3 in 1976. The R4 in 1980, the R5 in 1987, the R6 a year later, and then the R7. The 1990s brought a radical redesign of the R-Series with the R8 and R9. The entire series ended in 2009. The one thing to look out for is the R-Mount lenses; these come in several categories. One Cam lens works only with the original Leicaflex. Two Cam lenses are good for the SL and SL2. They will work on the R3, but you need to do stop-down metering. Three-Cam lenses are the cream of the crop, as they work flawlessly on the R3 through R9 and the SL/SL2. There's also the R-Cam for R3-R9 only, and the R-ROM for R8 & R9 only.

Stephen Grootes talks to Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics, about the government's decision to extend fuel levy relief as global oil volatility continues to filter through to the local economy. With the R3 per litre cut already costing the fiscus billions each month, the move raises key questions about how long South Africa can cushion consumers without deepening fiscal pressure. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     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/CapeTalk 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/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, which means it's time to sort the winners from the losers in IDP dynasty leagues. Which IDPs drew the best situations? And who got buried on a depth chart? Josh, Adam, and Bobby were joined by Jon Macri LIVE in-person in the Sode Shack to break it all down.We covered good and bad IDP rookie landing spots across linebackers, edge rushers, and safeties, from CJ Allen stepping into the most linebacker-needy team in the league, to Rueben Bain Jr. landing in a Buccaneers front that gives him a clear path to snaps from day one, to Jacob Rodriguez drawing the short straw in Miami. Plus, quick hitters on big names and a few sleepers worth knowing, a recap of our BG weekend, and the plans moving forward as The IDP Show transitions into the "Macri era."On that note, this is the last regularly scheduled episode with Josh, Adam, and Bobby as the hosts. We poured our hearts out last week during the announcement video, so we'll simply end with this: thank you. It's been an honor talking IDP with you for seven years. We'll see y'all around.0:00 Welcome to BG, Jon!9:46 BEST: CJ Allen, Colts (Pick 53, R2)17:33 WORST: Jacob Rodriguez, Dolphins (Pick 43, R2)22:50 BEST: Rueben Bain Jr., Buccaneers (Pick 15, R1)28:51 BEST: Dillon Thieneman, Bears (Pick 25, R1)37:09 WORST: Akeem Mesidor, Chargers (Pick 22, R1)43:47 BEST: Derrick Moore, Lions (Pick 44, R2)49:53 WORST: Jake Golday, Vikings (Pick 51, R2)1:02:48 BEST: AJ Haulcy, Colts (Pick 78, R3)1:08:06 Caleb Downs, Cowboys (Pick 11, R1)1:08:06 Sonny Styles, Commanders (Pick 7, R1)1:12:21 Keldric Faulk, Titans (Pick 31, R1)1:16:07 Arvell Reese, Giants (Pick 5, R1)1:18:39 Malachi Lawrence, Cowboys (Pick 23, R1) + R. Mason Thomas, Chiefs (Pick 40, R2)1:23:52 Wade Woodaz, Texans (Pick 123, R4) + Harold Perkins Jr., Falcons (Pick 215, R6)1:30:15 What's coming up from The IDP ShowCheck out our free IDP trade calculator, powered by Adam's dynasty rankings: https://idptradecalculator.com/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for our other shows, The IDP After Show and All IDP.If you'd like to support the show, you can do so for just $5/month over at ⁠theIDPshow.com⁠. We've got some premium features for paid supporters that we know you'll enjoy. Follow us on Twitter ⁠@theidpshow⁠. Thanks for listening!

Sponsor Link:To check out our special NordVPN savings: Click HereEpisode Summary In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery explore six major stories from the world of space and astronomy. Leading the show is a landmark result from the ALMA telescope: the first-ever measurement of semi-heavy water inside an interstellar object. The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains up to 40 times more deuterium-rich water than Earth's oceans, revealing it formed in an ultracold environment very unlike our own solar system. The hosts then unpack the solution to a decades-long mystery: a massive binary star system near the galactic centre is responsible for the gas clouds feeding the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. Japan's MMX spacecraft — currently on the launch pad — is introduced, along with the exciting detail that its sample capsule will return Phobos material to Australian soil in 2031. Stellar archaeologists at ISTA have found fossilised magnetism on white dwarf stars, shedding light on the Sun's distant future. A thought-provoking segment examines the idea that any alien civilisation searching for intelligent life may already have detected us. And the episode closes with timely aurora and comet skywatching advice for Southern Hemisphere listeners.   Story Sources & Links Segment 1 — 3I/ATLAS Deuterium Water Study: Nature Astronomy (April 24, 2026) — 'A Direct View of the Chemical Properties of Water from Another Planetary System: Water D/H in 3I/ATLAS' — Salazar Manzano, Paneque-Carreno et al. ALMA Observatory press release: almaobservatory.org. University of Michigan news: eurekalert.org Segment 2 — Milky Way Black Hole Feeder Stars: 'The gas streamer G1-2-3 in the Galactic Center' — Gillessen et al., Astronomy & Astrophysics (2026). ESO/MPE press release: phys.org Segment 3 — Japan MMX Phobos Mission: JAXA MMX mission page: mmx.jaxa.jp. Space.com coverage. Sample capsule landing: Woomera Prohibited Zone, South Australia. Segment 4 — Stellar Archaeologists / White Dwarf Fossil Magnetism: Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). Coverage: Space.com Segment 5 — Alien Technosignatures / SETI: Space.com feature. SETI Institute: seti.org Segment 6 — CME / Aurora / Comet: SpaceWeather.com. EarthSky sun news. NASA April 2026 skywatching guide (Comet C/2025 R3).  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Sponsor Link:To grab our special NordVPN listener deal, Click HereWelcome to Astronomy Daily, Season 5 Episode 91 — Thursday 23 April 2026. Hosted by Anna and Avery for the Bitesz.com Podcast Network. Today: NASA's Roman Space Telescope locks in a September 2026 launch date eight months ahead of schedule; new research reveals Uranus's rings are hiding secrets — and possibly hidden moons; Hubble returns to the Trifid Nebula nearly 30 years on; Jordan becomes the 63rd nation to sign the Artemis Accords; the Artemis III rocket core stage ships to Kennedy Space Center; and Southern Hemisphere skywatchers get their best shot at Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS this week.   Story Summaries 1. Roman Space Telescope — September 2026 Launch Confirmed NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is now targeting a September 2026 launch — eight months ahead of its formal May 2027 deadline, and under budget. The 300-megapixel infrared observatory will survey the cosmos with a field of view at least 100 times wider than Hubble's, observing over a billion galaxies and discovering more than 100,000 new worlds in its first five years. It will travel to the Sun-Earth L2 point aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.   2. Uranus's Mysterious Rings Hint at Hidden Moons A study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, using combined data from Keck Observatory, Hubble and JWST, has produced the first complete reflectance spectrum of Uranus's two outermost rings. The mu-ring is made of water ice sourced from moon Mab; the nu-ring contains carbon-rich organic compounds from unseen rocky bodies — suggesting undiscovered moonlets may orbit Uranus. Researchers say a dedicated spacecraft mission will be needed to solve the mystery fully.   3. Hubble Revisits the Trifid Nebula NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has re-imaged the spectacular Trifid Nebula, approximately 5,000 light-years away, nearly three decades after its original 1997 image. By comparing the two images, astronomers have tracked measurable changes in young stellar behaviour — demonstrating the power of long-lived space observatories as cosmic time-lapse cameras.   4. Jordan Signs the Artemis Accords The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan signed the Artemis Accords today at NASA Headquarters in Washington DC, becoming the 63rd nation to commit to the framework for peaceful space exploration. The Accords — established in 2020 — cover transparency, interoperability, data sharing, heritage preservation and resource extraction principles for Moon, Mars and beyond.   5. Artemis III Rocket Core Stage on the Move Just ten days after Artemis II's historic lunar flyby concluded, NASA rolled out the core stage of the Artemis III SLS rocket from Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans onto the Pegasus barge for shipment to Kennedy Space Center. Artemis III is targeting 2027 for an Earth-orbit crewed rendezvous and docking test with commercial lunar landers, with a Moon landing pushed to Artemis IV in 2028.   6. Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS — Southern Hemisphere Viewing Window Comet C/2025 R3 PanSTARRS reached perihelion on April 19 and is now entering its best viewing window for Southern Hemisphere observers. From late April through early May, the comet will appear in the evening sky after sunset, potentially reaching magnitude 3.5 or brighter. Its orbit may be hyperbolic — meaning this could be humanity's only ever encounter with this object. Closest Earth approach: April 26, at approximately 73 million kilometres.   Links & Resources: •       Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope: roman.gsfc.nasa.gov •       Artemis Accords signatories: nasa.gov/artemis-accords •       Comet C/2025 R3 tracking: theskylive.com/c2025r3-info •       New research — Uranus rings: doi.org/10.1029/2025je009404 •       Astronomy Daily: astronomydaily.io | @AstroDailyPodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

John Maytham speaks to economist Tracey Solomon about government’s decision to temporarily cut the general fuel levy by R3 per litre from 1 April to 5 May, as global oil prices surge following the war involving Iran. The move is intended to give motorists short-term relief, but fuel prices are still expected to rise due to higher international oil costs and a weaker rand. Solomon explains what the levy cut means for consumers and how the conflict could push up transport costs, food prices and overall inflation in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x 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.

Rivian has spent four years and billions of dollars building electric vehicles that most people cannot afford. The R2 — a mid-size SUV that starts at $45,000 and tops out at $57,990 — is the company's answer to that problem. Full pricing and trim details dropped today, 12 March 2026, and deliveries of the first Performance variant begin this spring. If it works, Rivian becomes a proper carmaker. If it does not, the maths gets ugly fast.From Concept to ConcreteThe R2 platform was first announced in 2022, with production originally pencilled in for 2025 at a planned factory in Georgia. That changed in March 2024, when RJ Scaringe, Rivian's founder and chief executive, unveiled the production-ready R2 alongside the smaller R3 and R3X crossovers at a packed event at the Rivian Theater in Laguna Beach, California. Mr Scaringe also confirmed he was scrapping the Georgia plan — at least for now — and would build the R2 at the existing Normal, Illinois plant instead. That decision saved more than $2.25 billion in capital expenditure and, crucially, pulled the launch date forward.Within 24 hours of its unveiling, Rivian had taken more than 68,000 reservations at $100 apiece. By July 2024, the company's VP of manufacturing Tim Fallon said reservations had surpassed 100,000 and were still climbing. Rivian has not updated that figure publicly since.Production began in January 2026. Validation vehicles rolled off the Normal line first, and the factory is now ramping toward a target capacity of 155,000 R2 units per year — alongside the R1 models it already builds there. Each R2 takes roughly 15 hours to assemble, down from 18 hours for an R1.Why the R2 Matters More Than Any Vehicle Rivian Has BuiltThe R1T pickup and R1S SUV earned Rivian a devoted following and the top spot in Consumer Reports owner satisfaction surveys. They also bled money. Rivian posted a net loss of $3.65 billion in 2025, on top of a $4.75 billion loss in 2024. The R1S starts near $75,000 (around £59,000) — a price that limits the addressable market to a sliver of American buyers."R2 is really instrumental for driving the business to positive cash flow and overall profitability," Mr Scaringe told CNBC in February. He was not exaggerating. The bill of materials for the R2 is roughly half that of the R1. Rivian slashed the number of computing units from over 60 in a traditional vehicle to seven, and cut wiring length by about two miles (3.2 km). The result is what Mr Scaringe called "a dramatic reduction in the cost structure to build it."Rivian did scrape together a positive gross profit in the fourth quarter of 2025 — a milestone, though the margin was wafer-thin at around 2%, compared with Tesla's 17%. The R2, with its leaner architecture and lower price, is meant to close that gap at volume. Analysts expect around 15,000 R2 deliveries in 2026, though some believe Rivian could exceed that figure. By 2027, with three full shifts running, the Normal plant could produce roughly 155,000 R2s annually.Today's Pricing: What You GetThe lineup spans four trims, all sharing an 87.9 kWh usable battery and a $1,495 destination charge. Here is how they break down:The Performance trim arrives first, this spring, at $57,990 (around £46,000) including the Launch Package. It runs dual-motor all-wheel drive with 656 horsepower, 609 lb-ft (826 Nm) of torque and a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time of 3.6 seconds. Highway overtaking is savage: 50–70 mph (80–113 km/h) in 1.55 seconds. EPA-estimated range sits at up to 330 miles (531 km). The Launch Package bundles lifetime Autonomy+ access, a tow package rated at 4,400 lbs (1,996 kg) and an exclusive Launch Green paint option.The Premium trim follows in late 2026 at $53,990 (around £43,000). It shares the 330-mile range and dual-motor AWD layout but dials the power back to 450 hp and 537 lb-ft. Zero to 60 takes 4.6 seconds — hardly slow.The Standard RWD Long Range arrives in the first half of 2027 at $48,490 (around £38,500). A single rear motor delivers 350 hp and 355 lb-ft, reaching 60 in 5.9 seconds. Rivian estimates range at up to 345 miles (555 km) — the longest in the lineup, because rear-wheel drive is more efficient.Finally, the Standard RWD variant lands in late 2027 at approximately $45,000 (around £35,700). It uses a smaller battery pack and offers 275+ miles (443+ km) of estimated range. Rivian has shared few other details so far.All trims charge from 10% to 80% in 29 minutes via a native NACS port, which grants access to the Tesla Supercharger network. CCS adapters are supported too.Built Lighter, Built TougherThe R2 rides on an entirely new mid-size unibody platform — a departure from the R1's body-on-frame architecture. The result is a vehicle that weighs nearly 2,000 lbs (907 kg) less than its bigger sibling while sitting on a 115.6-inch (2,936 mm) wheelbase. At 185.9 inches (4,722 mm) long and 75 inches (1,905 mm) wide, it is squarely in Tesla Model Y territory.The weight savings translate directly into agility, but Rivian has kept the off-road DNA intact. Ground clearance of 9.6 inches (244 mm) is best in class — nearly three inches more than a Model Y. Approach and departure angles of 25° and 26° respectively, plus a wading depth of 19.7 inches (500 mm), mean the R2 can do more than look adventurous in a car park. The Performance trim gets semi-active suspension, eight drive modes including Rally and Soft Sand, and a low centre of gravity courtesy of the structural battery pack.Inside, the cabin seats five adults with 40.4 inches (1,026 mm) of rear legroom and headroom — enough, Rivian says, for occupants over six feet (1.83 m) tall. Total enclosed storage is 90.1 cubic feet (2,551 litres), with a front trunk that swallows a carry-on suitcase and a backpack, fold-flat rear seats that create a level loading surface, and dual gloveboxes. The rear drop glass — a powered window that lowers completely into the liftgate — is a genuine talking point, allowing surfboards and other long cargo to slide in or a breeze to sweep through. It is included on Performance and Premium trims.Materials lean sustainable: upcycled Birch wood accents, a headliner made from recycled ocean plastics and Rivian's second-generation Adventex material, which is designed to withstand muddy boots and wet dogs in equal measure.The Technology PlayRivian calls the R2 a "software-defined vehicle," and the specification sheet backs that up. The perception stack comprises 11 HDR cameras with a combined 65 megapixels and a five-radar system — hardware that comes standard on every trim.Rivian Autonomy+, the company's Level 2+ hands-free driver-assist system, covers 3.5 million miles (5.6 million km) of roads across the United States and Canada. It costs $49.99 per month or $2,500 as a one-off purchase. The Launch Package includes it for the lifetime of the vehicle. Every R2 gets a 60-day trial.On-board AI compute runs to 200 TOPS, dedicated to the in-cabin experience. This powers the forthcoming Rivian Assistant — a voice-controlled system that processes complex requests locally, even when offline. The 5G-connected architecture ensures updates arrive over the air, while the offline capability means the vehicle is not hobbled in areas without signal.At the steering wheel, Rivian's in-house Haptic Halo dials replace conventional switchgear. These context-aware controls scroll, push, pull and tilt with distinct tactile feedback for different functions — an attempt to bridge the gap between touchscreen convenience and physical control that many rivals have abandoned entirely. Two digital displays complete the cockpit: one behind the wheel for driving data, and one in the centre for everything else.The Elephant in the Room: TeslaThe R2 lands in the most contested segment of the electric vehicle market. The Tesla Model Y — the best-selling EV on the planet and briefly the best-selling car of any kind in 2023 — starts at $44,000 in the United States and delivers up to 357 miles (575 km) of range. It has a vast Supercharger network, a mature software ecosystem and years of manufacturing refinement behind it.The R2 fights back with 3 inches (7.6 cm) more ground clearance, genuine off-road hardware, a richer interior (Model Y's cabin has always divided opinion) and that distinctive outdoor-adventure identity that Rivian has cultivated since its founding. Whether that is enough to prise buyers away from Tesla — or from the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Ford Mustang Mach-E and the Chevrolet Equinox EV — remains the central question.Why Failure Is Not an OptionRivian burned roughly $3 billion in the first nine months of 2025 alone. It ended 2024 with about $5.3 billion in cash, a figure being steadily eroded by capital expenditure and operating losses. The Volkswagen joint venture — worth up to $5.8 billion in total — provides a lifeline, as does the potential for Department of Energy loan access. But lifelines do not last for ever.The company's stock tells its own story. Rivian went public in November 2021 at $78 a share, briefly touched $170 and now trades around $15. A 90% decline from the peak concentrates the mind wonderfully.The R2 must do three things at once: attract a materially larger customer base than the R1 ever could, generate a positive gross margin per vehicle and ramp to volumes that spread fixed costs across enough units to bend the loss curve downward. At a planned capacity of 155,000 units per year from Normal alone — with a second factory in Georgia eventually to follow — Rivian has the industrial ambition. The Volkswagen partnership supplies software licensing revenue and engineering credibility.Mr Scaringe has described the R2 as "the most important thing that we've developed as a company." On the evidence of today's specification sheet, it is also the most complete. The range is competitive, the technology is ambitious, the price is within reach of mainstream buyers and the off-road capability gives it a personality that few electric SUVs can match.None of which will matter if Rivian cannot build it at scale, on time and at a cost that leaves room for profit. The company that once dazzled Wall Street with a $170 share price now needs to dazzle customers with a $45,000 truck. That is the harder trick — and the one on which everything depends.

In this episode, Lex chats with Alex Gluchowski — Cofounder and CEO of Matter Labs, about the transformative impact of zero-knowledge proofs (ZK proofs) on blockchain scalability and privacy. They discuss Matter Labs' evolution, the development of zkSync, and how ZK proofs enable secure, private, and efficient blockchain transactions. The conversation explores enterprise adoption, regulatory shifts, and the potential for blockchain to revolutionize global finance by enabling privacy-preserving, interoperable networks anchored to Ethereum, ultimately highlighting the growing role of cryptography in advancing financial sovereignty and innovation. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: Incorruptibility is Blockchain's Core Value—Not Consensus: Consensus mechanisms solve network liveness without central operators, but the guarantee that your assets can't be spent without your permission comes from verification. Bitcoin's “don't trust, verify” mantra is literal: every node re-executes every transaction. Zero knowledge proofs achieve the same incorruptibility without requiring universal visibility—enabling both scale and privacy. The Regulatory Shift Has Unlocked an Entirely New Market: The post-Trump regulatory environment represents a “great divide” for crypto. Banks and enterprises that previously couldn't engage are now actively piloting blockchain infrastructure. Matter Labs is working with Deutsche Bank, UBS, and 35+ global financial institutions through initiatives like Presidio Breakthrough. The focus has shifted from building systems to withstand regulatory hostility to integrating crypto into real business processes. Private Enterprise Chains Settling on Ethereum is the Institutional Path: Banks experimented with consortium blockchains (Hyperledger, Corda, R3) for years but failed due to privacy concerns—participants could see each other's transactions. Zero knowledge proofs solve this by enabling private chains that interoperate trustlessly through Ethereum as a shared settlement layer. Each institution maintains sovereignty over its operations while gaining cryptographic guarantees when transacting with counterparties. TOPICS Matter Labs, zkSync, Ethereum, Consensys, Hyperledger, Arbitrum, Optimism, fintech, blockchain, zero-knowledge proofs, ZK proofs, privacy, institutional adoption, scalability, cryptography, interoperability   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

Be sure and join us live Thursday night, March 5th at 8pm on our Youtube Channel with our special guest, 34-year FDNY veteran, Battalion Chief George Gierer. Chief Gierer was appointed to the FDNY in 1969 and retired in 2003. With three and a half decades of service to the FDNY, he has had an outstanding career. Once appointed to the FDNY he went on to: Assigned 1970 to Engine 46 / Ladder 27 both of which would have 2nd sections (No Fires) Sept 1979 promoted to Lieut. assigned Battalion 13 R group (E93,TL45,R3,E95,L36)- covering in these companies Sept 1981 assigned to Ladder 36 April 1984 promoted to Captain assigned to Ladder 41 March 1990 promoted to Battalion Chief B27 Jan 21, 2003 retired Going to be another great show. We will get the whole skinny. You don't want to miss this one. Join us at the kitchen table on the BEST FIREFIGHTER PODCAST ON THE INTERNET! You can also Listen to our podcast ...we are on all the players #lovethisjob #GiveBackMoreThanYouTake #Oldschool #Tradition #FDNYBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gettin-salty-experience-firefighter-podcast--4218265/support.