Speaker: 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

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
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

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
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.

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
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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2023.03.31 – Greg Homann – Artistic director of the Market Theatre – future of theatre in South Africa

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.03.31 - Greg Homann - Artistic director of the Market Theatre - future of theatre in South Africa
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2023.03.24 – British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore about his new book The World a family history

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.03.24 - British historian Simon Sebag Montefiore about his new book The World a family history
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2023.03.17 – Miriam Herschlag Times of Israel editor on the four interlocking challenges facing Israel

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.03.17 - Miriam Herschlag Times of Israel editor on the four interlocking challenges facing Israel
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2023.03.03 – William Bird of Media Monitoring Africa – The crisis of the missing SABC board, the big digital migration.

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.03.03 - William Bird of Media Monitoring Africa - The crisis of the missing SABC board, the big digital migration.
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2023.02.24 – Hamilton Wende,journalist, filmmaker, and novelist – warfare and its experience on the men and women who fight them. A special conversation on the first anniversary of the Ukrainian invasion

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.02.24 - Hamilton Wende,journalist, filmmaker, and novelist - warfare and its experience on the men and women who fight them. A special conversation on the first anniversary of the Ukrainian invasion
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2023.02.10 – Prof Anton Harber – the larger meaning of national state of the union/state addresses

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.02.10 - Prof Anton Harber - the larger meaning of national state of the union/state addresses
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2023.02.03 – David Smith, the guardian’s Washington correspondent unpacking the current political scene in America

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.02.03 - David Smith, the guardian's Washington correspondent unpacking the current political scene in America
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2023.01.20 – Professor Jaco Hoffman – challenges and possibilities of a world and a South Africa with a rising older population

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2023.01.20 - Professor Jaco Hoffman - challenges and possibilities of a world and a South Africa with a rising older population
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2022.12.02 – Prof Francois Engelbrecht :Professor of Climatology for Global Change Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand – Challenges of preventing a climate catastrophe.

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.12.02 - Prof Francois Engelbrecht :Professor of Climatology for Global Change Institute at the University of the Witwatersrand - Challenges of preventing a climate catastrophe.
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2022.11.25 – Guardian” Washington correspondent David Smith on the newest developments in American politics, Britain’s political future, and, of course, the FIFA World Cup

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.11.25 - Guardian" Washington correspondent David Smith on the newest developments in American politics, Britain's political future, and, of course, the FIFA World Cup
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2022.11.18 – Amb Deborah  Liptstadt tasks and objectives during her visit to South Africa and combating Antisemitism 

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.11.18 - Amb Deborah  Liptstadt tasks and objectives during her visit to South Africa and combating Antisemitism 
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2022.11.11 – Dr. Alon Ben Meir :retired professor of International Relations, formerly at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs and Senior Fellow at the World Policy Institute – Discussing US midterm elections

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.11.11 - Dr. Alon Ben Meir :retired professor of International Relations, formerly at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs and Senior Fellow at the World Policy Institute - Discussing US midterm elections
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2022.10.21 – Marianne Merten, the Daily Maverick’s very own parliamentary watch-person speaks about the current issues facing your parliament

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.10.21 - Marianne Merten, the Daily Maverick's very own parliamentary watch-person speaks about the current issues facing your parliament
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2022.10.14 – James Ngcobo, Artistic director at Joburg City Theatres – His experience in the Theater industry and the Future of theaters in South Africa

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.10.14 - James Ngcobo, Artistic director at Joburg City Theatres - His experience in the Theater industry and the Future of theaters in South Africa
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2022.10.07 – Dr Mpho Phalatse Former Executive Mayor of Johannesburg – The journey in the Mayoral position and the changes implemented and what now from here

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.10.07 - Dr Mpho Phalatse Former Executive Mayor of Johannesburg - The journey in the Mayoral position and the changes implemented and what now from here
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2022.09.23 – Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, University’s of Johannesburg’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal – Academic career and Being a proponent 4th industrial revolution thinking

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.09.23 - Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, University’s of Johannesburg's Vice-Chancellor and Principal - Academic career and Being a proponent 4th industrial revolution thinking
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2022.09.16 – Dr Frans Cronje, Former CEO of the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) – Is the any space of optimism in the future of South Africa?

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.09.16 - Dr Frans Cronje, Former CEO of the South African Institute of Race Relations (IRR) - Is the any space of optimism in the future of South Africa?
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2022.09.09 – Marianne Merten, Journalist at the Daily Maverick – Getting a sense of parliament and What are the big things to watch out for

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.09.09 - Marianne Merten, Journalist at the Daily Maverick - Getting a sense of parliament and What are the big things to watch out for
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2022.09.02 – Emilia Potenza, Curator at Apartheid Museum – Now that the Museum has been opened, what should we expect?

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.09.02 - Emilia Potenza, Curator at Apartheid Museum - Now that the Museum has been opened, what should we expect?
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2022.09.02 – Prof John Stremlau, Honourary international relations professor at Wits University – Who was Mikhail Gorbachev? What was his role in the USSR and what legacy does he leave?

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.09.02 - Prof John Stremlau, Honourary international relations professor at Wits University - Who was Mikhail Gorbachev? What was his role in the USSR and what legacy does he leave?
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2022.08.26 – Peter Fabricius, Independent journalist and analyst on foreign policy issues, writing mainly for the Daily Maverick – Kenyan political elections

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.08.26 - Peter Fabricius, Independent journalist and analyst on foreign policy issues, writing mainly for the Daily Maverick - Kenyan political elections
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2022.08.19 – Alexander Arefiev, Spokesperson and Second Secretary at the Embassy of Russia – What has been Russia’s view point on the Russia-Ukraine War? How has the media portrayed Russia? What has been your response towards it?

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.08.19 - Alexander Arefiev, Spokesperson and Second Secretary at the Embassy of Russia - What has been Russia's view point on the Russia-Ukraine War? How has the media portrayed Russia? What has been your response towards it?
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2022.08.12 – Ebrahim Fakir, Director of Programmes at the Auwal Socio Economic Research Institute (ASRI) and is a member of the board of directors of Afesis-Corplan – Looking at South Africa’s economic temperature and Unpacking the ANC policy conference

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.08.12 - Ebrahim Fakir, Director of Programmes at the Auwal Socio Economic Research Institute (ASRI) and is a member of the board of directors of Afesis-Corplan - Looking at South Africa's economic temperature and Unpacking the ANC policy conference
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2022.08.05 – Herman Mashaba, Political Candidate and President of ActionSA – What does South Africa’s future look like as a Coalition?

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.08.05 - Herman Mashaba, Political Candidate and President of ActionSA - What does South Africa's future look like as a Coalition?
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2022.07.29 – Zanemvula Kizito Mda: South African novelist, poet and playwright – Unpacking South African Arts and Playwrights through Zakes Mda’s experiences

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.07.29 - Zanemvula Kizito Mda: South African novelist, poet and playwright - Unpacking South African Arts and Playwrights through Zakes Mda's experiences
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2022.07.22 – RW Johnson, British journalist, political scientist, and historian – Looking at South Africa’s political climate and its political future

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.07.22 - RW Johnson, British journalist, political scientist, and historian - Looking at South Africa's political climate and its political future
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2022.07.15 – Your Excellency Liubov Abravitova, Ukrainian ambassador to South Africa – South Africa’s response to the Ukraine war and its support

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.07.15 - Your Excellency Liubov Abravitova, Ukrainian ambassador to South Africa - South Africa's response to the Ukraine war and its support
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2022.07.08 – Wayne Sussman, Election Analyst – Domestic political evolution heading towards the next elections and party congress

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.07.08 - Wayne Sussman, Election Analyst - Domestic political evolution heading towards the next elections and party congress
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2022.07.01 – Malcolm Purkey, Artistic Director, Market Theatre, Johannesburg at Market Theatre Foundation – What does the future of live Theater look like in South Africa?

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.07.01 - Malcolm Purkey, Artistic Director, Market Theatre, Johannesburg at Market Theatre Foundation - What does the future of live Theater look like in South Africa?
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2022.06.24 – Dr Jakkie Cilliers, African Analyst and Founder of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) – Measuring South Africa’s political/economic temperature

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.06.24 - Dr Jakkie Cilliers, African Analyst and Founder of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) - Measuring South Africa's political/economic temperature
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2022.06.17 – Terence Corrigan, Project manager at the Institute of Race Relations – What are the economic policy measures we should adopt to fix SA’s economic challenges and circumstances?

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.06.17 - Terence Corrigan, Project manager at the Institute of Race Relations - What are the economic policy measures we should adopt to fix SA's economic challenges and circumstances?
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2022.06.17 – Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Spokesperson for NUMSA – How do we work towards improving our economy without exploiting workers?

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.06.17 - Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, Spokesperson for NUMSA - How do we work towards improving our economy without exploiting workers?
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2022.06.10 – Consul General Vincent Spera, Former Director of the Office of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and U.S. Foreign Service Officer – His Relation with the US and first year in South Africa

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.06.10 - Consul General Vincent Spera, Former Director of the Office of African Affairs at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and U.S. Foreign Service Officer - His Relation with the US and first year in South Africa
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2022.06.03 – Marianne Merten, Journalist at the Daily Maverick – Getting a sense of parliament. What are the big things to watch out for?

The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.06.03 - Marianne Merten, Journalist at the Daily Maverick - Getting a sense of parliament. What are the big things to watch out for?
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2022.06.03 – Grant Masterson, EISA – Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa – What are the new political contributions reporting system?

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.06.03 - Grant Masterson, EISA - Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in Africa - What are the new political contributions reporting system?
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2022.05.27 – Waldo Krugell, Professor of Economics at the North-West University – What is the influence of the world’s economy on South Africa?

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The Deep Dive with Brooks Spector
2022.05.27 - Waldo Krugell, Professor of Economics at the North-West University - What is the influence of the world's economy on South Africa?
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