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Discourse ZA is a podcast and YouTube channel featuring conversations about South African politics, philosophy, economics, and more.

We host the following shows:
*The Small Print, hosted by Bronwyn Williams
*The TK Show, hosted by TK Pooe
*Conversations with Gwen, hosted by Gwen Ngwenya

Mar 26, 2021

In this episode of The Small Print, Bronwyn is joined by author Brent Meersman to talk about his latest book, Rattling The Cage. They look back at South Africa’s short democratic history: its successes, failures, and near misses — both good and bad. The conversation is wide-ranging and includes discussions about the...


Mar 24, 2021

In this episode of The Small Print, Brownyn is joined by entrepreneur and psychedelics aficionado Ronen Aires. They look back at the history of psychedelics, their therapeutic powers, and Ronen’s own experience with them. Bronwyn and Ronen also discuss the benefits of legalizing these substances, as well as South...


Mar 18, 2021

In this episode of The Small Print, Bronwyn is joined by Renaissance man Arlyn Culwick. They discuss the power of prediction markets, the elegance of the blockchain, and if a decentralized internet is compatible with traditional forms of governance.

Bronwyn Williams is a futurist, economist, trend analyst and host of...


Mar 11, 2021

In this episode of The Small Print, Bronwyn speaks to financial journalist Duma Gqubule about how South Africa can solve its fiscal deficit. They discuss modern monetary theory, the problem with austerity policies, and the humanitarian crisis in our midst.

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Mar 5, 2021

In this episode of The Small Print, DA Head of Policy Gwen Ngwenya joins Bronwyn to review South Africa’s immigration policies. What are they? What should they be? They discuss the difference between open borders and a borderless world, improving bilateral migration flow, and why freedom of movement could be the next...