Plan B with Rebecca Davis

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Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating.  The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the content is not intended to be viewed as reporting. Catch the conversation each Thursday just after 3:30pm or subscribe to this podcast to have it delivered to you every week. 

  1. 20h ago

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis

    Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Follow us on social media:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis

  2. Sep 3

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The state of women in South African politics

    John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to unpack the state of women in South African politics.  As the country gears up for the local government elections, she takes a closer look at the candidates' lists, which reveal a striking trend: despite a significant increase in the number of nominations, the proportion of women among candidates has remained virtually unchanged since 2021.  Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The state of women in South African politics

  3. Aug 27

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Political business, philanthropy and the great cat–dog divide

    John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss whether it is time for regulatory bodies to take a closer look at the way our politicians do business. She also touched on the topic of philanthropy, discussing the late Dolly Parton's remarkable charitable work, and her thoughts on the inequality between cats and dogs. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Political business, philanthropy and the great cat–dog divide

  4. Aug 20

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The misunderstood nature of ADHD

    John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to unpack the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and its often-misunderstood nature.  The conversation follows a recent documentary that sparked controversy and debate about the overdiagnosis of ADHD, particularly in children.   Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The misunderstood nature of ADHD

  5. Jul 23

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The data center debate — a complex issue with far-reaching consequences

    John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the complexities surrounding the data center debate and unpack the pros and cons of allowing foreign companies to build data centers in South Africa. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The data center debate — a complex issue with far-reaching consequences

  6. Jun 25

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The reality of foreign property buyers

    Pippa Hudson, standing in for John Maytham, is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the reality of foreign property buyers in the city, and the surprising ways they're impacting the market. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The reality of foreign property buyers

  7. Jun 18

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The hidden hands behind anti-immigrant campaigns

    Africa Melane, standing in for John Maytham, is in conversation with Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis, who's been digging into the motivations behind a viral anti-immigrant campaign in South Africa.  Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The hidden hands behind anti-immigrant campaigns

  8. Jun 11

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The Constitution under pressure

    John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss the current state of the South African Constitution and people's attitudes towards artificial intelligence.  Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk.  Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 3 pm to 6 pm (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk  For more from the show and catch-up podcasts on Primedia+ here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x  Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5  Let’s keep the conversation going online:  CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The Constitution under pressure
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Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating.  The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the content is not intended to be viewed as reporting. Catch the conversation each Thursday just after 3:30pm or subscribe to this podcast to have it delivered to you every week. 

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