Conscious Caracal

Ep. 209 - The will to Christ? | Chris Waldburger

I am joined by author Chris Walburger, who did his doctorate on the work and philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche, to discuss Nietzsche and Christianity, his piece "The Will to Christ?", the West's will to death, Nietzsche's idea of the virtues of Western civilisation living on and regaining vitality outside of Europe, and more.

Ep. 208 - Afrikaner freedom and Orania go global | Joost Strydom

I am joined by Joost Strydom, Head of the Orania Movement, to discuss Orania delegations spreading the cause for Afrikaner freedom abroad, Orania's reaction to President Donald Trump's executive order, the EFF's planned march to Orania that was cancelled, and the latest developments in the town.

Ep. 207 - Bounty Hunting: Hair-raising fun in the African sun | Rory Duncan

Rory Duncan returns to tell another story of his time as a bounty hunter tracking dangerous fugitives in Africa. This round he tells us the story of a bandit that he caught called Michael Mpofu in Zambia in 2007.

Ep. 206 - Identity and place: When South Africa gets into your blood | Gareth Cliff

I sit down with Gareth Cliff to discuss his family connection to major figures in both Afrikaner and Anglo South African history, matters of place and identity, his favourite chapters from South African history, why you should know your family history, and more.

Ep. 205 - New Documentary: Is Trump right about South Africa? | Discussion Stream

In my latest documentary for AfriForum I interview experts about racially discriminatory legislation and the threats to private property in South Africa, to determine whether US President Donald Trump's recent claims about South Africa are fact or fiction.

Ep. 204 - The decentralisation of diplomacy | Alberto Miguel Fernandez

I am joined by retired United States diplomat Alberto Miguel Fernandez to discuss the changing nature of diplomacy in the 21st century, the current diplomatic crisis unfolding between the South African government and the Trump administration, his analysis of the recent expulsion of the South African ambassador from U.S., and more.

Ep. 203 - The information war against AfriForum | Discussion Stream

I read and unpack investigative journalist Marie-Louise Antoni's article for Politicsweb, which details how a media-stoked frenzy emboldened the South African government to launch a treason investigation against Afrikaner organisations critical of it (AfriForum, Solidariteit, and the Solidarity Movement).

Ep. 202 - AfriForum meets with Trump Administration at White House | Kallie Kriel

I'm joined by Kallie Kriel, CEO of AfriForum, to discuss the delegation from AfriForum and the Solidarity Movement's meeting with senior representatives of the Trump administration at the White House in Washington DC. The Solidarity Movement’s delegation to the White House was led by the chairperson of the Solidarity Movement Flip Buys, and included Kallie Kriel, AfriForum chief executive, Dr Dirk Hermann, Solidarity chief executive and Jaco Kleynhans, head of international liaison at the Solidarity Movement.

Ep. 201 - The ANC's propaganda machine | Jonathan Witt

I am joined by Jonathan Witt to unpack how the ANC responds to attacks, how and why many in the media all seem to be in lock-step support of the government's flawed narrative, as well as what forces push and pull the Overton window in South Africa (acceptable discourse). Lastly, what are the mechanisms of public opinion manipulation at the disposal of the ANC?

Ep. 200 - Complex Systems Won’t Survive the Competence Crisis | Discussion Stream (Ep. 200 Special)

To celebrate another major milestone, 200 episodes, I read and analyse another one of my favourite essays: 'Complex Systems Won’t Survive the Competence Crisis' by Harold Robertson (Published in Palladium).