POWER CHAT | Ferial Haffajee and Breitbart's Joel Pollak on democracy, foreign policy, and power

In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick Associate Editor Ferial Haffajee sits down with South African-born American conservative political commentator, author and Breitbart News Senior Editor-at-Large Joel Pollak for a conversation on US democracy, the Trump presidency, South Africa’s foreign policy, and the future of US-SA relations. A sharp, high-stakes exchange on power, sovereignty, and ideology in a shifting global order. 

01:06 Trump's First 100 Days and Executive Orders 
02:59 Legal Challenges and Political Prosecutions 
06:10 Debates on Democracy and Policy 
11:20 Government Spending and Efficiency 
17:09 US-South Africa Relations and Ambassadorship 
20:14 Diplomatic Relations and Misinformation 
24:26 Documenting Dissidents' Visit to South Africa 
25:08 Legal Jeopardy and Freedom of Speech 
26:22 The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) 
27:46 US-South Africa Relations and Trade 
29:12 South Africa's Foreign Policy and the ICC 
30:39 South Africa's Stance on Israel and Palestine 
38:25 Personal Reflections and South Africa's Future 
43:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze 

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