The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector

2024.04.19 – Barbara Masekela, her love of literature, an educator, and her passion about the need for citizens to make their choices in this year’s election

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.04.19 - Barbara Masekela, her love of literature, an educator, and her passion about the need for citizens to make their choices in this year's election
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2024.03.22 – what it has been like to make aliyah and to work amidst the ongoing conflict – Martin Schoenberg, formerly the head of Ballet Theatre Afrikan, now at the Jerusalem Ballet

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.03.22 - what it has been like to make aliyah and to work amidst the ongoing conflict - Martin Schoenberg, formerly the head of Ballet Theatre Afrikan, now at the Jerusalem Ballet
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2024.03.15 – Deep changes in the south African electorate that can affect the upcoming election – Theo venter, UFS Professor

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.03.15 - Deep changes in the south African electorate that can affect the upcoming election - Theo venter, UFS Professor
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2024.03.08 – David Smith, Washington Correspondent for the Guardian Newspapers, to unravel some momentous events in American politics and an upcoming election and their impact on the world

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.03.08 - David Smith, Washington Correspondent for the Guardian Newspapers, to unravel some momentous events in American politics and an upcoming election and their impact on the world
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2024.03.01 – Kitty Phetla and Elroy Fillis-Bell, Johannesburg Ballet Theatre – New and exciting directions for the company

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.03.01 - Kitty Phetla and Elroy Fillis-Bell, Johannesburg Ballet Theatre - New and exciting directions for the company
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2024.02.23 – Professors Robert Lindsey (UWC) and Richard Newman (Stellenbosch) on an important new project to be initiated in Paarl to study that elusive dark matter that comprises up to 85% of the entire universe

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.02.23 - Professors Robert Lindsey (UWC) and Richard Newman (Stellenbosch) on an important new project to be initiated in Paarl to study that elusive dark matter that comprises up to 85% of the entire universe
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2024.02.16 – Gareth van Onselen for insights into how polling works and how voters should interpret what polls tell us about our political landscape

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.02.16 - Gareth van Onselen for insights into how polling works and how voters should interpret what polls tell us about our political landscape
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2024.02.09 – Dion Chang, head of Flux Trends, on a whole litany of social, economic, and political trends that are already rebuilding our world in new and strange ways. this one is unmissable

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.02.09 - Dion Chang, head of Flux Trends, on a whole litany of social, economic, and political trends that are already rebuilding our world in new and strange ways. this one is unmissable
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2024.02.02 – Yacoob Abba Omar, political scientist and operations manager of the Mapungubwe Institute on the underlying features of the South African political landscape ,a place with voter self-identity remains a crucial feature of that landscape.

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.02.02 - Yacoob Abba Omar, political scientist and operations manager of the Mapungubwe Institute on the underlying features of the South African political landscape ,a place with voter self-identity remains a crucial feature of that landscape.
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2024.01.26 – Bronwyn Williams of Flux Trends on the big, global trends from population cohorts that are going to vitally affect politics in South Africa, throughout Africa, and the rest of the world.

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.01.26 - Bronwyn Williams of Flux Trends on the big, global trends from population cohorts that are going to vitally affect politics in South Africa, throughout Africa, and the rest of the world.
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2024.01.19 – James Ngcobo,artistic director, Joburg city theatres, about new productions and the future of theatre in South Africa

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.01.19 - James Ngcobo,artistic director, Joburg city theatres, about new productions and the future of theatre in South Africa
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2024.01.12 – Miriam Herschlag of the ‘times of Israel’ on public opinion in Israel in light of the impending international court of justice “genocide actions” hearing

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2024.01.12 - Miriam Herschlag of the 'times of Israel' on public opinion in Israel in light of the impending international court of justice "genocide actions" hearing
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2023.11.04 -Neo Muyanga, creative director at the centre for the less good idea, on his plans and hopes for the Centre’s work

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.11.04 -Neo Muyanga, creative director at the centre for the less good idea, on his plans and hopes for the Centre's work
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2023.11.24 – Phyllis Klotz on Sibikwa Arts Centre’s festival – The Body Moves, as well as her own history as a major figure in South Africa’s community arts universe

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.11.24 - Phyllis Klotz on Sibikwa Arts Centre's festival - The Body Moves, as well as her own history as a major figure in South Africa's community arts universe
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2023.11.17 – Adriaan Basson on his new, co-authored book, “Who Will Rule South Africa”, and what the electoral landscape is shaping up to be in.

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.11.17 - Adriaan Basson on his new, co-authored book, "Who Will Rule South Africa", and what the electoral landscape is shaping up to be in.
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2023.11.10 – Deep Dive speaks with social entrepreneur Carolyn Steyn, the founder of 67 Blankets for Mandela, about this project and her eventful life

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.11.10 - Deep Dive speaks with social entrepreneur Carolyn Steyn, the founder of 67 Blankets for Mandela, about this project and her eventful life
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2023.10.27 – Heather Blanckensee, principal of Sacred Heart College, in an illuminating conversation about the challenges and possibilities for education in today’s South Africa

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.10.27 - Heather Blanckensee, principal of Sacred Heart College, in an illuminating conversation about the challenges and possibilities for education in today's South Africa
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2023.10.20 – David Smith, Guardian Washington correspondent, about the current chaos in the American Congress, President Biden’s fortunes, and so much else.

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.10.20 - David Smith, Guardian Washington correspondent, about the current chaos in the American Congress, President Biden's fortunes, and so much else.
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2023.10.13 – Miriam Hershlag, the Opinion and Blogs Editor for The Times of Israel on where Israelis are now in their thinking, in light of recent tragic events.

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.10.13 - Miriam Hershlag, the Opinion and Blogs Editor for The Times of Israel on where Israelis are now in their thinking, in light of recent tragic events.
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2023.10.06 – Tessa dooms and Lynsey chutel, co-authors of the new book, “Coloured: how classification became culture”

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.10.06 - Tessa dooms and Lynsey chutel, co-authors of the new book, "Coloured: how classification became culture"
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2023.09.29 – Regg Moalusi, executive director of the SA National Editors Forum,continuing threats to media freedom and remembers Black Wednesday in 1977 when newspapers were closed and editors arrested

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.09.29 - Regg Moalusi, executive director of the SA National Editors Forum,continuing threats to media freedom and remembers Black Wednesday in 1977 when newspapers were closed and editors arrested
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2023.09.22 – Iraj Abedian,economist on South Africa’s challenges, the promise of BRICS, and the global economic future

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.09.22 - Iraj Abedian,economist on South Africa's challenges, the promise of BRICS, and the global economic future
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2023.09.15 – Prof Patrick Bond, UJ distinguished professor of Sociology, on the future of BRICS, the G-20 and the rest of the Global financial architecture

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.09.15 - Prof Patrick Bond, UJ distinguished professor of Sociology, on the future of BRICS, the G-20 and the rest of the Global financial architecture
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2023.09.08 – Mothobi Mutloatsi,journalist, publisher and playwright – the upcoming revival of “The Suit”Concertised, based on Can Themba’s classic short story

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.09.08 - Mothobi Mutloatsi,journalist, publisher and playwright - the upcoming revival of "The Suit"Concertised, based on Can Themba's classic short story
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2023.09.01 – Dr Jakkie Cilliers, head of the ISS Africa futures project on outcome of BRICS, the wave of coups in Africa, and the future of continent growth.

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.09.01 - Dr Jakkie Cilliers, head of the ISS Africa futures project on outcome of BRICS, the wave of coups in Africa, and the future of continent growth.
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2023.08.18 – Philip Van Niekerk on events in Niger and the rest of the Sahel, as well as need for stronger representation by South Africa in Washington.

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.08.18 - Philip Van Niekerk on events in Niger and the rest of the Sahel, as well as need for stronger representation by South Africa in Washington.
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2023.08.11 – David Smith, The Guardian Washington correspondent – the astonishing political landscape of today’s America

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.08.11 - David Smith, The Guardian Washington correspondent - the astonishing political landscape of today's America
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2023.07.28 – Laurence Caromba, researcher at the MISTRA think tank about the challenges for South Africa’s foreign policy, how can it balance its international ambitions and its African challenges.

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.07.28 - Laurence Caromba, researcher at the MISTRA think tank about the challenges for South Africa's foreign policy, how can it balance its international ambitions and its African challenges.
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2023.07.21 – Magdalene Minaar, Cape Town Opera artistic director – on their new production of “Tosca” and the place of opera in 21st century South Africa

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.07.21 - Magdalene Minaar, Cape Town Opera artistic director - on their new production of "Tosca" and the place of opera in 21st century South Africa
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2023.07.14 – Paul Slabolepszy veteran playwright, the revival of his iconic play, “Saturday Night at the Palace,” and its continuing relevance in today’s South Africa

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.07.14 - Paul Slabolepszy veteran playwright, the revival of his iconic play, "Saturday Night at the Palace," and its continuing relevance in today's South Africa
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2023.06.30 – Elroy Fillis-Ellis, incoming CEO of the Jhb Ballet on the challenges and possibilities for this leading cultural institution

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.06.30 - Elroy Fillis-Ellis, incoming CEO of the Jhb Ballet on the challenges and possibilities for this leading cultural institution
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2023.06.16 – Jonathan Foster-Pedley – challenges facing young people and society as a whole on the occasion of Youth Day

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.06.16 - Jonathan Foster-Pedley - challenges facing young people and society as a whole on the occasion of Youth Day
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2023.06.09 – Marianne Merten – Daily maverick parliamentary correspondent – so much legislation like the electoral law, the nhi, water rules, investigation of russian arms

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.06.09 - Marianne Merten - Daily maverick parliamentary correspondent - so much legislation like the electoral law, the nhi, water rules, investigation of russian arms
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2023.05.19 – Prof Michele Ramsay on the new global Pan-Genome and what it means for medicine and understandings of human evolution

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.05.19 - Prof Michele Ramsay on the new global Pan-Genome and what it means for medicine and understandings of human evolution
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2023.05.12 – Makashule Gana about the hopes and ambitions of one of the newest players on South Africa’s political landscape: Rise Mzansi

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.05.12 - Makashule Gana about the hopes and ambitions of one of the newest players on South Africa's political landscape: Rise Mzansi
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2023.05.05 – Prince Mashele on his new book, ‘the outsider’, a biographical study of Herman Mashaba, as well as the future of South African politics.

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.05.05 - Prince Mashele on his new book, 'the outsider', a biographical study of Herman Mashaba, as well as the future of South African politics.
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2023.04.21 – Rabbi Julia Margolis – formerly of a congregation in Johannesburg — as she settles into her new home in the American Virgin Islands in the Caribbean and its historic synagogue

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.04.21 - Rabbi Julia Margolis - formerly of a congregation in Johannesburg -- as she settles into her new home in the American Virgin Islands in the Caribbean and its historic synagogue
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2023.04.14 – David Smith, Washington correspondent for The Guardian on current developments in America’s political life, economic prospects and the space program too

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.04.14 - David Smith, Washington correspondent for The Guardian on current developments in America's political life, economic prospects and the space program too
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