
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 | 24 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | History | |||

Why have economists spent so long studying firms and markets while largely ignoring the family? Who really holds power inside a household, and what gives them that power? Is the decline of marriage a sign of social breakdown, or a quiet demand for so... more
Can the language of "helping" be used to justify conquest? And when development raises incomes but removes agency, has anything actually improved?
In this episode of Our Long Walk, Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots speak with Bill Easterly, Professo... more
What are we missing when we divide history into the binary of ‘tradition’ and ‘modernity’? How is biography different when we imagine a person’s story from within the structures they find themselves in? What is the crisis of imagination facing South ... more
Why do our strategy theories fail when confronted with the realities of one of Africa’s most essential informal businesses – minibus taxis? Can a drop in interest rates reduce speeding and crashes? How is the government free-riding on the work (and r... more
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The content focuses on a wide array of topics concerning South Africa's historical, sociopolitical, and economic dimensions. Through interviews with leading scholars and experts, it addresses complex issues such as the transformation of the minibus taxi industry, the implications of historical currencies, demographic uncertainties, migration effects, and the interplay between economics and religion. The discussions often reflect on the legacy of apartheid, modernity, and the critical assessment of influential figures like Nelson Mandela, along with a continuous examination of policy interventions that could shape the continent's future. Notably, the podcast stands out for its commitment to translating scholarly insights into actionable poli... more
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