Our Long Walk
By Johan Fourie and Jonathan Schoots
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Episodes: 27
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A 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.
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Why didn't slavery wither away? with historian Warren Whatley
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May 06, 2026 |
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Can A.I. speak Igbo? with computer scientist Chinasa T. Okolo
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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BONUS: Live interview with Tyler Cowen
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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When does marriage stop making economic sense? with Alessandra Voena
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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Why do we find it so hard to care about the rights of other people? with economist William Easterly
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Feb 25, 2026 |
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Are we suffering from a crisis of imagination? with sociologist Xolela Mancgu
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Who is more capitalist than Elon? with strategy expert Christopher Eaglin
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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What do Africa’s old currencies say about our modern world? with historian Karin Pallaver
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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What lives inside of 'don't know'? with demographer Jenny Trinitapoli
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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What returns when talent leaves? with economist Catia Batista
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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What can Africa teach us about God? with economist Paul Seabright
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Africa, who are you? with philosopher Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Is imperial history overdue a comeback? with historian Tony Hopkins
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Where did the rain begin to beat us? with co-hosts Johan and Jonathan
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May 14, 2025 |
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What did Mandela leave behind? with historian Jacob Dlamini
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Can war be creative? with historian Richard Reid
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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What if borders were never meant to last? with economist Elias Papaioannou
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Why did we stop roaming? with economist Ola Olsson
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Can herding shape morals? with economist Nathan Nunn
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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How to build an African city? with sociologist Benjamin Bradlow
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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What is Africa's ideal development model? with Ewout Frankema
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Why should Washington care about Africa? with Belinda Archibong
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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What can economists learn from ubuntu? with 2024 Nobel Prizewinner James Robinson
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Leadership, legacies, and the politics of change with Ken Opalo
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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Are good intentions bad? With historian Bronwen Everill
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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Johan and Jonathan Introduce the Podcast
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Trailer
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Aug 26, 2024 |