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 Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.