3 Sided Coin Podcast: Recent Episodes
3-Sided Coin Podcast
The 3-Sided Coin is a research-centered podcast that discusses matters related to economics, politics and development in sub-Saharan Africa. The purpose of the podcast is to give a platform to young African researchers, and to facilitate the communication of ideas on contemporary challenges. The podcast contributes to the expansion and accessibility of knowledge related to the African continent.
In this episode Tshegofatso Putu speaks with economist and climate policy researcher, Matthew Kensett on the discovery of Natural Gas in Cabo Delgado Mozambique. The duo discuss the implication of gas extraction, the increasing incidence of terror activity, and the contrasting interests of the participating stakeholders. They also make projections regarding development related implications for the SADC region, and Matthew explains the concept of Just Transitions and considerations for alternate policies on energy.
In this episode Tshegofatso Putu speaks to senior researcher and scholar, Lwazi Somya on the recent escalation in Israeli-Palestinian tension. They discuss the implication of South Africa's historic pro-Palestinian stance and also discuss the importance of international movement building in changing the trajectory of the matter.
In this episode, Tshegofatso Putu speaks to behavioral economist, Simeme Mthembu about her research on transgenerational transmission of mental illness amongst black people. Simeme's research investigates how intergenerational trauma prevents black people from accessing the economy and successfully lifting themselves out of cycles of poverty.
In this episode Tshegofatso Putu speaks to political risk analyst and PhD candidate, Mandira Bagwandeen on the Chinese economic development miracle. They also discuss power shifts in the international political economy, and unique opportunities for Africa in this context.
In this episode Tshegofatso Putu speaks to Funzani Mtembu, an economist and scholar, on Financialization and how this phenomenon affects the South African economy. We also discuss alternative policy options to the neoliberal prescriptions, and the matter of the South African government undertaking a loan from the International Monetary Fund.
Rethinking international relations strategies in Africa: A focus on Zimbabwe by Tshegofatso Putu