The Overton Pod

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through global politics, and the hosts take a step back to reflect on the event at a personal level. Jonathan and Kanthan weigh the implications of his killing, from the ripple effects in America to the broader geopolitical fallout that could reshape alliances and change politics worldwide.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

Trump’s new tariffs hit South Africa hard, and Cyril Ramaphosa barely lifts a finger. This week, Kanthan and Jonathan unpack how the President’s failure to negotiate a better deal leaves the country exposed, and what it means for our already fragile economy. Then, the hosts turn to next year’s local government elections, weighing up the parties, the prospects, and the potential for yet another round of political farce.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

On this special episode of the pod, Jonathan and Kanthan sit down with Roman Cabanac - a lawyer, podcaster, and sociopolitical commentator who until recently held the title of South Africa’s most talked about Chief of Staff.We delve into how Roman became John Steenhuisen’s chief of staff, the truth behind his dismissal, the roles the ANC and the DA played in his removal, and the impact of the ensuing media hit jobs. It’s a candid conversation that sheds light on the intricate dynamics of South African politics and media.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

The so-called "12 day war" is over, Iran’s nuclear sites are smoking craters, and the world shrugs as World War 3 simply doesn't happen - again. This week, Kanthan and Jonathan break down how the US pulled off a once-unthinkable strike, and ask whether Netanyahu's legal headaches are a national security threat. Back in South Africa, the ANC crosses another DA red line (we’ve lost count), and the DA responds with its usual mix of stern social media rebukes and strategic paralysis.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

Elon and The Donald are no longer besties and the hosts have thoughts. This week, Jonathan and Kanthan unpack the bizarre breakup between two of the world’s most polarising figures and what it says about the state of the MAGA movement. Closer to home, Steenhuisen’s surprise appearance at the Black Business Council raises eyebrows, as the DA finds itself under fresh scrutiny - from potential leadership shake-ups to its deteriorating relationship with freedom of speech.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

Ramaphosa walks into the White House. What follows? Not quite what the headlines would have you believe. This week, Kanthan and Jonathan go behind the scenes of the South African President’s tense meeting with Donald Trump - a moment packed with geopolitical consequences and media distortion. They also break down Budget 3.0 and ask whether this latest attempt at fiscal rescue is bold reform or just more smoke and mirrors.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

Rising tensions on the subcontinent take centre stage this week as Jonathan and Kanthan unpack the fallout from a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir. With India and Pakistan once again at loggerheads, the hosts explore the real possibility of war and what global powers might do in response. They also dissect Douglas Murray’s much talked about appearance on Joe Rogan, the DA’s unexpected victory against the VAT hike, and analyse Zelensky’s visit to South Africa in the broader context of shifting geopolitical alliances.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

On this instalment Kanthan discusses Trump’s plan for the American economy as elucidated by his Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent. Jonathan explores the slow collapse of academic institutions as overwhelming left wing ideology has started to chip away at their reputations. Turning back to home the hosts chat about whether Joburg can be fixed by anyone, and why the collapse of the State with a looming budget crisis may be a good thing. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

Treason is the word of the month, whether it’s Afrikaners telling on the ANC in the US, or a fractious meeting between Trump and Zelensky - many are incapable of understanding realpolitik. Enter Kanthan and Jonathan who this week discuss the details behind all of these claims, reflect on the acquittal of Peter Beale, and ask who really is running the DA? Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

It’s been a frenetic couple of weeks in the world of global politics, and the hosts dive straight into the controversies surrounding JD Vance’s message to Europe, Hegseth’s handling of NATO, and Trump’s Gaza plan. Kanthan turns his sights to South Africa and ponders a hostile takeover of the DA, while Jonathan laments the party’s antics in response to the ANC’s malfeasance.Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.Thumbnail by Darren De Lange - https://bit.ly/ddlcreates

What else could Kanthan and Jonathan discuss on this episode but the signing of the Expropriation Act into law. The hosts discuss what this means for the country, private property, and our standing in the world. Will the GNU survive this? Why is the DA so ineffectual? And what will the response of global powers be? Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/ ⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share.

On this episode Jonathan and Kanthan throw forward to the incoming Trump administration and the confirmation hearings taking place. The hosts also analyse the Gaza ceasefire deal, the aftermath of the LA fires, and what is in store for South Africa with the changing global political landscape. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠ If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

Due to some technical difficulties the last pod of 2024 is available to kick off 2025. Kanthan and Jonathan discuss the toppling of Bashar al-Assad, the broader situation in the Middle East, and the fiasco ridden Romanian elections. This leads to some heated and entertaining debate. The hosts then throw forward to the year ahead and what they anticipate for the socio-political landscape. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠ If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

The mainstream media would have you believe there is a crisis of spaza shop poisonings which require massive government intervention - Kanthan and Jonathan interrogate this narrative before turning to the political situation in Germany, discussing the possibility of World War, and arguing about EVs. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

Following the historic re-election of Donald Trump, your favourite podcast hosts discuss the greatest political comeback in history. Jonathan and Kanthan dissect the Trump victory, what it means for the US, what it means for the world, and what we all have to look forward to. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/ ⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

On this instalment Kanthan and Jonathan reflect on the many narratives globally which seem to be rapidly crumbling. From energy and immigration policy to the deindustrialisation of Germany and Europe as a whole, the hosts discuss this interesting and developing phenomenon. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press.Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/ ⁠If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

With just over 3 weeks this pod tackles the biggest question on everyone’s mind right now - who is going to win the American Presidential election? Jonathan and Kanthan engage in a lengthy discussion about the polling, the voting process, and the fairness of the US electoral system. The hosts give their take on both what should happen and what is likely to happen come November 5th. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠ If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

This week Kanthan marks himself safe from being killed by a pager, while Jonathan wonders just how many chances assassins will be given at Trump. The gents get into a substantial discussion about nuclear energy, and why everything even they think they know on the topic is clouded by false narrative. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠ If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

In the past 2 weeks our legacy media lost their minds in an epic tantrum over the appointment of a Minister's Chief of Staff with whom they disagree politically. Kanthan and Jonathan explore the motivations behind this further example of journalism flushing its credibility down the toilet. Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/ If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share

As isolated riots sweep across Britain, and the United Kingdom as a whole, Kanthan and Jonathan discuss the situation and the phenomena which have led to it. Can the nation state survive unfettered immigration in a world beset by globalism? Proudly brought to you by The Overton Press. Subscribe at ⁠https://overtonpress.substack.com/⁠ If you enjoyed this podcast please like, subscribe and share