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Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
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The podcast covers major news items including global politics, local sports, and significant events like the G7 meetings. Episodes delve into topics such as international conflict and its implications for South Africa, and the latest happenings in sports, providing a mix of humor and introspection.

Acclaimed businessman Mark Barnes and senior editor Tim Cohen discuss the biggest news items of the week.
It’s been quite a start to 2026, but what does it mean that the US has abducted the leader of a foreign power?
What happens to international relations now and what has this got to do with the Peace of Westphalia?
Mark Barnes and Tim Cohen discuss how the international order has changed – and the local order has not.
Also, is AI investment now in a bubble?
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