Episode 572 • • 20:24 - 28:30
572: Uptalking Dudes
South Africa Toll Roads, Zizek Critique, Arthur Goldreich
The implementation of electronic toll roads in South Africa coincided with Nelson Mandela's death, sparking local controversy. The discussion references a critique by philosopher Slavoj Zizek regarding Mandela's perceived concessions to global capitalism. Additional mentions include the film adaptation of "Long Walk to Freedom" and the historical role of Arthur Goldreich in funding the ANC.