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Afriforum Deputy CEO and civil rights activist Ernst Roets returns to the Renegade Report to discuss his recent presentation to Parliament. Roman explores some of the details around Afriforum's advocacy against the expropriation of land without compensation, while Jonathan delves into the varied and interesting reactions from political parties and media personalities alike. Ernst discusses the ANC's ‘National Democratic Revolution', if Afriforum is becoming a political party, and what's next in the fight against EWC.

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

Economist Mike Schussler joins the hosts of the Renegade Report this week. Mike explains why the IMF won't bail us out, how wealth creation could occur through a different approach to BEE, and what exactly expropriation of land will do to the economy. Roman questions the folly of the ANC, and Jonathan takes a swipe at Trump over tariffs.

On this episode of the Renegade Report, Jonathan and Roman get into a wide-ranging discussion about healthcare, exaggerated messaging, and the risks of empathy. Roman takes apart a novel motivation for expropriation without compensation, and Jonathan explains what he's most looking forward to in 2019.

Former radio personality turned businessman Jeremy Mansfield joins the Renegade Report this week. Jeremy talks about his political aspirations, the racism he perceives on local talk radio stations, and maintaining his strong opinions in the face of outrage mobs. Roman tackles some of Jeremy's beliefs around helping the poor, and Jonathan wades into the guest's controversial stance on hunting.

The Renegade Report welcomes back gun rights advocate Gideon Joubert. Gideon discusses the latest moves by Parliament on gun ownership legislation, the seeming inability of police to keep their guns out of criminal hands, and the activity of groups - both for and against an armed citizenry. Jonathan tackles some of the commonly peddled myths about guns, and Roman delves into the laborious process of securing a firearm license.

On this episode Roman and Jonathan answer Patreon and listener questions about a wide range of topics, including monopolies, political ideologies and science denialism.

Photojournalist and YouTuber, Shayne Robinson, joins the Renegade Report this week. Shayne runs a YouTube channel that promotes and shares quirky and interesting aspects of the city of Johannesburg. Jonathan enquires about all the lesser-known gems hidden in the city, and Roman ponders the slow traction YouTube seems to have in South Africa. Shayne speaks about his past as a photojournalist in Libya and Haiti, his reasons for leaving mainstream media, and all of the potential he sees in one of the world's most interesting places.

Entrepreneur, speaker and board game enthusiast... Rich Mulholland makes a return to The Renegade Report. Rich berates the hosts for their soft interview with a previous guest and what he views as a departure from the podcast's central tenet. Jonathan takes heat and provides some explanation for his online behaviour, and Roman wants to know more about the art and industry of public speaking. Rich discusses the stupidity of outrage culture, Malcolm Gladwell being a letdown, and why futurists are the most useless people on the planet.

This week the Renegade Report features Jerusalem Post journalist Lahav Harkov. Lahav speaks about the disingenuous nature of implying there is any kind of apartheid in Israel, the situation in the West Bank and Gaza, and the motivation the State has for its strict border security. Roman enquires about the significance of Donald Trump moving the US embassy to Jerusalem, and Jonathan explores some of the changing relationships in the Middle East between Israel and surrounding Arab countries. Ms Harkov speaks about anti-semitism in Europe, comments on immigration into Israel, and gives a well-laid argument for Zionism.

English Professor and ardent anti-feminist Janice Fiamengo is the guest on this episode of the Renegade Report. Janice reflects on the feminist movement of which she was once a part, and whether the core message has changed, or if it is now merely a more true reflection of what it always was. Roman explores the real-life effects of feminism, given that it is actually a poorly thought of and supported cause, and Jonathan delves into the dangerous and all encompassing Me Too movement. Prof. Fiamengo provides a historical view of feminism from the turn of the 20th century, laments the boogeyman of supposed oppression, and advocates for personal responsibility over a return to the Victorian era with regards to the treatment of women.

This week on the Renegade Report, the Renegades answer your questions! Find out what we think about Cyril Ramaphosa winning the elective conference, the reaction to our antinatalism debate, as well as our plans for 2018.

On this Renegade Report the hosts are joined by fearless writer of The Jaundiced Eye column, William Saunderson-Meyer. William has some choice words for the embattled news industry, hones in on the historical context for accurate journalism, and decries the click-based economics of modern media businesses. Roman explores the antique origins of fake news, and Jonathan bemoans the lack of political diversity in the contemporary media landscape.

The Renegade Report is joined by neuroscientist and columnist Dr Debra Soh on this instalment of the show. Debra describes the burgeoning field of sexual neuroscience, the need to keep science apolitical, and the importance of trying to answer even those questions which scare us. Jonathan queries the controversy around obvious male and female differences - despite the overwhelming evidence supporting this, and Roman probes the validity of functional MRI in being able to make exact truth claims. Dr Soh explains the significant influence of testosterone on brain formation and subsequently behaviour, the reason academics are fearful of stepping forward against bad ideas, and the role of paraphilias in sexual attraction.

Acclaimed author, philosopher and founder of the Center for Industrial Progress, Alex Epstein joins the hosts for this episode of the Renegade Report. Epstein outlines the meaning of human flourishment and the effect fossil fuels have had on this indicator. He provides compelling arguments for better energy through innovation, valuing humans as environmental perfecters, and considering all our options in the context of our goals. Roman probes the influence of philosophy on Alex's debates with scientists while Jonathan queries whether adaptation is the correct approach to climate change.

South African filmmaker, Miguel Balona, joins the Renegade Report this week. Miguel breaks down the reasons why the South African film industry is in the doldrums, including conservative producers, ideologically compromised funders, and an undiscerning public. Roman bemoans the poor quality of Hollywood films, while Jonathan takes credit for inspiring the Tom Cruise hit 'Edge of Tomorrow'.

Dr Michele Perchonok, a food scientist formerly employed at NASA, joins The Renegade Report this week. Michele explains the larger role food scientists play in the background of everything we eat, her personal involvement in feeding the shuttle astronauts, and the various considerations around feeding an expedition to Mars. Roman wonders if space food is just packaged airline food, and Jonathan wants to know just how close to reality 'The Martian' got. Dr Perchonok discusses the nutritional requirements of humans in space, the value of space exploration, and what the future of food is likely to be here on Earth.

On this instalment of The Renegade Report, the guest is immigrant and mining executive Sebastian Chatov. Sebastian explains life in the Soviet Union under Communist rule, the manner in which the government punished those who lived with "false consciousness", and what similarities existed between the Soviet Union and Apartheid. Roman explores the persistence of Marxist ideas in western democracies and Jonathan compares critical theorists to Soviet propagandists.

Economist, author and libertarian Russell Lamberti joins The Renegade Report for this instalment. Russ explains how South Africa is practicing "Socialism 2.0", who the various players are in this venture, and why we should be more supportive of the Zuma camp than the Gordhan camp. Roman slams the DA's idea of a sovereign wealth fund, and Jonathan explores the United Kingdom's NHS as an example of the insidious nature of socialist policy. Russell explains the usefulness of an incompetent government, the stupidity of viewing unemployment as a problem, and the best way to stand up to the left.

On this episode of the Renegade Report, we host CEO of the Institute of Race Relations, Frans Cronje. He details the four different scenarios facing South Africa by the year 2030 as detailed in his latest book. The discussion deals with the reasoning for each possible outcome and what would need to happen for each to occur. Frans discloses previously unreleased information relating to the upcoming ANC elective conference and explains which of his scenarios seems most likely. Jonathan questions the likelihood of the State allowing a taxless anarchy and Roman revels in the possibility.

Muslim reformer, feminist and free speech advocate Shireen Qudosi joins the Renegade Report for a frank and thoughtful discussion. Shireen discusses the conflict within Islam, the misunderstanding of the religion among many - including theists - and the similarities between Islam and modern identity politics. Jonathan explores the reasoning for much of the extremism in the Muslim world, and Roman seeks to better understand the reform project and its aims. Shireen provides insight into the pervasive effects of Arabic culture on traditional Islam, the role of Sharia law - including the issues of female genital mutilation and dress code, and life as a Muslim in Trump's America.

This week on The Renegade Report the hosts are joined by Tim Flack, a close friend of recently deceased journalist Suna Venter. Tim gives extensive detail into the horrific circumstances which likely led to her death, including instances of harassment, assault, and kidnapping involving Suna and the other #SABC8 journalists. Ms Venter's past reporting in Syria and Yemen are brought up, further highlighting the courageous journalist she was. Roman expresses his deep discomfort with the notion that journalists are intimidated in a liberal democracy, and Jonathan questions why Suna's predicament was not more widely reported and paid attention to by the police. The discussion also explores the triumphs and failures of the mainstream media and the criticism it receives as a result.

Ian Miles Cheong joins the Renegade Report for a frank chat about cultural wars. Ian shares his experience of Gamergate, his conversion away from the SJW grouping, and his views on the woke movement. Roman explores the various methods of fighting cultural battles and Jonathan delves into the free market's reaction to attempts at social engineering. The discussion is wide ranging and touches on Ian's thoughts around Antifa, Laci Green, BLM, Wonder Woman, and Trump Derangement Syndrome.

The Renegade Report is joined by Gideon Joubert, aka GunServant. Jonathan explores our constitutional rights in regards to firearms and Roman proposes increased gun ownership as one solution to escalating crime. Gideon explains what effect the Firearms Control Act has had on the gun industry, and some of the unintended but beneficial consequences of the law. The discussion deals with the requirements and processes for becoming a legal gun owner in South Africa, the changing demographics of the firearm community, and the many gun myths which prevail around this topic.

This week on the Renegade Report popular YouTuber Mouthy Buddha joins the show. Mouthy explains why the alt-right and the left need each other to survive, how Sam Harris and Jordan Peterson view the world in completely different ways, and what impact the free market of ideas has had on his thinking. Roman argues that gender fluidity might exist, but its importance is inflated, while Jonathan espouses a more traditional approach in line with biologically determined gender. Mouthy recalls a recent interview which he conducted with a proponent of the white genocide narrative in South Africa, and probes the hosts for their views on this controversial topic.

The Renegade Report is joined by Western Cape Premier and former DA leader, Helen Zille. The discussion revolves around Ms Zille's recent tweet controversy, freedom of speech, and liberal values. Jonathan probes the DA's ability to maintain its principles as a party attempting to gain power, and Roman questions the Premier's opinion of Mmusi Maimane. Helen provides an idea of what her Presidency might have looked like, and where she will spend her time after 2019.

Economist Chris Becker joins the Renegade Report team this week. Chris expands on the differences between the divergent economic schools of thought, why Keynesian economics is most useful to State technocrats, and how Government's incompetence has been good for the private sector. Roman explains why the poorest people in the world use private school and Jonathan reveals how private healthcare is flourishing in South Africa. The conversation closes with a frank discussion on cypto-currencies and how they may disrupt the status quo of State-controlled currency markets in the not too distant future.

The Renegade Report continues to grow in stature and listenership. Roman and Jonathan take time out from the usual guest schedule to answer questions posed to them on the show's Facebook group. From their evolution towards classical liberalism to their real views on climate change, there's something for everyone in this candid episode of everyone's favourite weekly podcast.

In an exclusive hour-long discussion, author and journalist Rian Malan sits down with the Renegade Report. Rian explains his reasons for going into exile during Apartheid, what influenced his return to the country, and the complex political landscape he discovered thereafter. The conversation touches on Rian's transition from socialism in his youth to a more conservative outlook today. Jonathan probes Rian on his experiences in Coligny and Roman harshly questions the subsequent criticism he has received for his writings thereof. Towards the end of the discussion the tables are turned on the hosts and Mr Malan asks them to expand on their views around black leadership in South Africa, as well as the Trump presidency.

This instalment of the Renegade Report hosts outspoken communications expert Sindile Vabaza. Sindile explains why a successful South Africa rests on the growth of the black middle class, while highlighting the flaws of the prevailing strategy and politics to achieve this goal. Roman digs into our guest's views on why he believes Johannesburg to be the most integrated city, and Jonathan proposes an apocalyptic future and asks how it might be avoided or dealt with.

This episode of the Renegade Report sees the return of Advocate and free speech doyen Mark Oppenheimer. Mark reflects on the important work of Ayanda Mabulu, the selective reporting on so-called racist speech, and the torrid Huffington Post / Shelley Garland affair. Roman explores the limiting of the individual's ability to respond to hate speech and Jonathan questions the threshold of such speech. Mark explains the proposed PEPUDA act and what it might mean for our society, challenges media companies to be honest about their bias, and suggests that Marx be removed from all university curricula to begin the process of "decolonisation".

The guest on this episode of the Renegade Report is the Academic Director of private "university" Akademia, Piet le Roux. The conversation dovetails around the nature of privately funded, community-based tertiary education schemes in contrast to that of State funded universities. Piet offers a strong defence of community-based initiatives while Jonathan questions the reason for Government involvement in educational institutions. Roman get comfortable with another anarchist in the studio, which leads to a rather deep and metaphorical defence of anarchy.

The guest on this instalment of the Renegade Report is Afriforum Deputy CEO, Ernst Roets. Ernst explains the role of civil rights organisations within a democracy, and the importance of protecting minorities in our society. Emphasis is placed on self reliance over state dependence within a corrupt environment. Jonathan questions the role and potential failings of the Constitution in protecting rights, and Roman laments the ongoing notion of race as a real problem - despite evidence otherwise. Ernst gives his view of race merchants and their trade, speaks about Karl Popper's paradox of democracy in how it relates to the South African context, and shares Afriforum's position on the issue of farm murders. There's also discussion about the current political and economic situation in the country and whether the future may lead to a more federalist approach to governance.

On this episode of the Renegade Report, we host infamous journalist and executive editor at Breitbart London, James Delingpole. James explains his influence on Milo Yiannopoulos, his views on the insane left, and his confidence in the future of conservatism. Roman queries Trump's intellect and policies to which he is given a curt and blunt defence, after which Jonathan interrogates the effect Brexit will have on Britain as we know it - and James would like it to be.

This instalment of the Renegade Report hosts South African expat and history buff, Wessel van Rensburg. He explains his view of colonialism as economically extractive as opposed to the Afrikaner nationalism which followed it. Wessel further argues that nationalism is a key requirement for infrastructure to be built and expands on why Apartheid and colonialism were not the same thing. Jonathan probes deeper into the dangers of nationalism at a state level and Roman queries why other post-colonial African countries' form of nationalism did not have as much development as South Africa. The opposing views of the hosts and the guest make for a thought-provoking discussion.

It's the one-year anniversary of The Renegade Report and the hosts take the hour to reflect on the year that was, and what lies ahead for the show.

The guest on the this episode of The Renegade Report is podcaster and author Hunter Maats. The conversation focuses on culture and the effect it has on a combination of our thoughts and feelings. Hunter discusses the value to be found in strange ideologies like Scientology, the size of the tribes within which we all live, and the sheer awesomeness as well as necessity of cultural appropriation. Hunter expands on his disagreement with Richard Dawkins and his fascination with Kim Jong-Un's toilet habits. Roman probes the issue of ideological fundamentalism and Jonathan explores the so-called "wisdom of crowds".

The Renegade Report is back with a vengeance, as cynical and nihilistic as ever. Roman and Jonathan are solo on this episode dedicated to the new year, which looks to triple down on the doubling down of 2016. They discuss the abysmal Matric results, our celebration of mediocrity, and why school is probably a waste of time anyway. Of course there's a healthy amount of conversation around the latest from Eskom, the ANC's drunk birthday party, the death of the fake news narrative, and Milo's bestselling yet to be printed book. Finally the hosts reflect on the disastrous Obama presidency and look forward to even more catastrophe with the likes of Trump and Zuma in charge.

On the final episode of The Renegade Report for 2016, the hosts are joined by the inimitable Gareth Cliff. In this safe space the media giant discusses his love affair with Barry Obama, as well as a level-headed approach to The Donald. Roman and Jonathan delve into Gareth's views on the South African political landscape, his staunch belief and support for freedom of expression, and where his platform CliffCentral is headed in the future.

This episode of The Renegade Report has Jonathan and Roman sounding off about current affairs and whatever comes to mind. The hosts discuss the death of Fidel Castro and the predictable reaction of the left, the rise and fall of fake news sites like CNN and the Huffington Post, as well as a reasonable approach to living with Donald Trump and not freaking out. Roman points out the hypocrisy shown by one of his favourite philosophers in "2016" and Jonathan ponders the effect the DA are having on Johannesburg.

The Renegade Report plays host to South African Twitter royalty, journalist and writer Gus Silber. The discussion focuses on the media, their biases and their positioning within society. Gus emphasises the role of individual journalists versus the concept of a monolithic media, as well as the reality of these individuals having specific viewpoints despite their need to approach matters impartially. Jonathan and Roman explore the lack of trust in the media, the quality thereof, and the shutdown of feedback loops like comment sections. Gus advises on the importance of being a promiscuous consumer of media, makes a strong freedom of speech argument on the issue of satire, and rallies against the banning of things we dislike.

Liberty advocate and repenting lawyer Cecelia Kok joins the hosts on this episode of The Renegade Report. Cecelia talks about her passion for all things freedom and the inspiration she takes from philosophers like John Stuart Mill. The discussion explores the role identity plays in the moral assessment of actions, the importance if any of “lived experience”, and polarising movements such as third wave feminism and men's rights activists. Roman and Jonathan get Cecelia's views on good ideas versus bad ones, how to make affirmative action equitable, and what can be done to improve our economy through liberal values.

The guest on the show this week is vegan anarchist Aragorn Eloff, who claims to disagree with almost all the hosts' views. Aragorn explains the meaning of anarchism and how it fits in, or doesn't fit in, with our current societal structures. Roman revels in having a fellow anarchist in the studio, although there is significant divergence in his position about the role of the market. Jonathan challenges the view that the anarchic world described can lead to fairness in an environment which values enforced equality over merit. Aragorn puts forward the case for the decolonisation of our universities, science and everything #FeesMustFall, and there's even some discussion on why it is acceptable for vegans to eat screaming vegetables.

This episode plays host to self-declared curmudgeon David Bullard. The guest reflects back on the column which led to his firing from The Sunday Times and subsequently being labeled a "racist", despite being one of the forerunners in the call for 'decolonisation'. Jonathan and Roman probe David's views on modern journalism, identity politics, and #FeesMustFall. There are honourable mentions of several regressive leftists and broad discussion of everything from white monopoly capital to genital-grabbing Trump.

Member of Parliament and Shadow Minister of Police, Zakhele Mbhele. Jonathan and Roman are keen to understand the policing of protests on university campuses and the ability of our police services to respond appropriately. The discussion also explores the failings of leadership in the SAPS, a potential libertarian approach to public safety, and how to make the police work better for the benefit of many rather than the elite few.

This episode of The Renegade Report deals with the often controversial topic of hunting. Roman and Jonathan chat to game farm owner and hunting expert Eardley Rudman. They dissect the economic impact of this popular activity as well as the role it has to play in the conservation of animals. Once again the menace of government interference rears its ugly but familiar head and then things just get worse when the discussion turns towards the mess that is CITES.

It's a solo show with Roman and Jonathan. The guys talk about how to make South Africa great again, with excellent insights garnered from publications like The Daily Pox. The discussion takes a very thoughtful approach to the latest round of #FeesMustFall, a reflection on the Steven Anderson debacle, and the benevolent hosts even make time to answer some of your burning questions.

Zionist Benji Shulman explains the basic tenets of Zionism, the history of Israel and Palestine, and his analysis of the ongoing conflict in the region. The discussion explores student politics on university campuses and how different ideologies often prevent the resolution of real student issues.