
A podcast series about South Africa’s past, present, and future. Economic historian Johan Fourie and historical sociologist Jonathan Schoots interview social science scholars investigating fascinating questions about our country and continent and distil those lessons into practical policy suggestions today.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

What can we learn from uncertainty? How can using beans help with measuring uncertainty? And are we really living in unusually uncertain times?
In this episode of the Our Long Walk podcast, my co-host Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots speak with Jen... more
Why does mobile money reduce agricultural investment in rural areas—and what does this reveal about migration as a development tool? Is high-skilled emigration bad for countries, or can brain drain become brain gain?
In this episode of the Our Long ... more
What is the difference between magic and religion – and why does it matter for economics?
In this episode of the Our Long Walk podcast, Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots speak with Paul Seabright, Professor of Economics at the Toulouse School of Ec... more
What does a serious defence of modernity look like? In this episode of the Our Long Walk podcast, Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots speak with Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò, philosopher of African political thought at Cornell University, about Táíwò argument that m... more
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Fascinating conversations that shine a much needed light on the social, economic & political complexities of the motherland.
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Focused on exploring the complexities of South Africa's past, present, and future, the content features in-depth discussions with social science scholars covering significant themes like economic development, political dynamics, colonial legacies, and identity. Topics range from the impact of cultural traditions like Ubuntu on economic practices to the historical role of colonial institutions in shaping current inequalities. Each episode draws connections between academic research and practical policy implications, engaging listeners with stimulating insights on Africa's socioeconomic landscape, and advocating for informed dialogue that bridges history with contemporary challenges.
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Recent guests on Our Long Walk include:
1. Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
2. Anthony Hopkins
3. Jacob Dlamini
4. Richard Reid
5. Elias Papaioannou
6. Ola Olsson
7. Nathan Nunn
8. Benjamin Bradlow
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