ListenUP!
Tim Cohen & Mark BarnesMerchant banker Mark Barnes and journalist Tim Cohen shoot the breeze about the key events in South Africa and the world every week. We aim to be entertaining, interesting, informed ... and brief! Now with Special Guests!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 2 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessInvesting | |||
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South Africa’s agricultural exports could well hit record levels in 2026, surpassing even a spectacular 2025, despite Donald Trump’s tariff cadenza last year. Merchant banker Mark Barnes and journalist Tim Cohen discuss this, and other matters agricu... more
It turns out that foreign affairs are much more complicated than you might imagine - even when they don’t involve an Italian lover. To find out more, Merchant banker Mark Barnes and journalist Tim Cohen talk to SPECIAL GUEST journalist and foreign af... more
With South Africa’s unemployment rate up again among many other problems, to what extent has local politics reached its nadir? To put it another way, is the political system capable of achieving the needs and requirements of the population - both loc... more
With South Africa’s unemployment rate up again among many other problems, to what extent has local politics reached its nadir? To put it another way, is the political system capable of achieving the needs and requirements of the population - both loc... more
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Apple Podcasts | #33 |  South Africa/Business/Investing |
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Apple Podcasts | #244 |  Netherlands/Business/Investing |
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What is ListenUP! about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A sharp, opinionated roundtable focused on South Africa's political economy, public policy, and global macro developments. Regular hosts dissect governance, budgets, and reform with candid humor, often challenging each other on value-for-money, state capacity, and the investment climate. Episodes frequently weave in perspectives from policy researchers and market observers, making complex topics accessible through practical examples and real-world implications for growth, jobs, and private sector activity. The show stands out for its brisk pacing, willingness to controversial takes, and a consistency in tying macro trends to local outcomes, including city governance, infrastructure, and fiscal reform.
Noteworthy strengths include a clear s... more
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ListenUP! launched 2 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Wandile Sihlobo
2. Linda van Tilburg
3. Ann Bernstein
4. Iraj Abedian
5. Giulietta Talevi
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