Our Long Walk
Johan Fourie and Jonathan SchootsA 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 | 27 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Social SciencesScience | |||
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If an enslaved person would pay above market price for their own freedom, why didn't the market produce abolition? How did a European trade good become a continent-wide arms race? Did Africa's underdevelopment and Europe's rise have the same cause? more
Imagine you're a Nigerian law student studying for the bar. You open ChatGPT. It can tell you, confidently, the capital of Arizona. It cannot tell you how a Lagos magistrate is likely to rule. About 52 per cent of the open internet is in English. Fou... more
In this bonus episode of Our Long Walk, host Johan Fourie welcomes Tyler Cowen for a live interview recorded on 13 March at Stellenbosch University, in front of an audience of students and faculty. Tyler Cowen holds the Holbert Harris Chair of Econom... more
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
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Apple Podcasts | #200 |  United Kingdom/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #242 |  Canada/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #23 |  South Africa/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #43 |  Brazil/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #53 |  Israel/Science/Social Sciences |
Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Singapore/Science/Social Sciences |
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This program consistently covers deep analyses of Africa's economic history, development, and policy implications, often through dialogue with leading scholars. Episodes explore topics like monetary history, the economics of marriage and family, development and aid critique, transportation economies, and Africa's modernity, all anchored in South African and regional contexts. A recurring strength is translating scholarly insights into actionable policy ideas, with a knack for connecting historical patterns to present-day challenges. The format leans into rigorous, idea-rich conversations with prominent academics and practitioners, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand complex issues shaping Africa's past, present, and futu... more
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Our Long Walk launched 2 years ago and published 27 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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Recent guests on Our Long Walk include:
1. Chinasa T. Okolo
2. Tyler Cowen
3. Alessandra Voena
4. William Easterly
5. Xolela Mangcu
6. Christopher Eaglin
7. Karin Pallaver
8. Jenny Trinitapali
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