Episodes
In episode 21 of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets spoke with Jeremy Carl, a Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute and author of The Unprotected Class, about racism in the United States. What are your thoughts on how societal structures contribute to or combat this problem?
Published 11/21/24
Even though Donald Trump has been accused of every horrible thing you can possibly imagine, and the worst imaginable predictions were made about what a (second) Trump administration would lead to, he won the 2024 election by a landslide. In this episode, I discuss the underlying factors that ought to be considered when trying to make sense of Trump 2.0.
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Published 11/13/24
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, I speak with singer, author and activist, Steve Hofmeyr on the American presidential election and the controversial BELA Bill. We take a closer look at the differences between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, the Republican campaign and what made the difference in the election. Furthermore, we discuss the protest that was held in Pretoria against the BELA Bill and the impact of the biggest Afrikaner protest since 1994.
Published 11/07/24
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets sat down with podcaster and activist Penuel The Black Pen, for a thought-provoking conversation on South Africa’s complexities. Together, they explore the country’s cultural diversity, the realities of managing it to ensure peace and prosperity and whether the ideal of a “Rainbow Nation” can endure. They also discuss the sacrifices required from all communities to achieve this.
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Published 10/31/24
In this episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Flip Buys, Chairperson of the Solidarity Movement, delves into the history and mission of the movement. He explains what makes the Solidarity Movement unique and how its network of over 50 institutions is working towards a free, safe, and prosperous future for the Afrikaner people in South Africa. Buys also reflects on how the failure of the state and the ANC government was predicted in the 1990s, and why proactive planning was essential to protect the...
Published 10/24/24
In this week’s episode, I discuss why we are conservative, and why you should be too. I explain why conservatism is anti-ideology, how it differs from certain mainstream ideologies, especially in as far as the conservative conception of the interaction between the individual and the community is concerned, and also what some of the most important core tenets of conservatism are.
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Published 10/17/24
In the latest episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets engages in a compelling conversation with Dr. Willem Gravett, a law lecturer at Akademia, to explore the intriguing concept of Azania Critical Theory. Dr. Gravett delves into the foundational ideas behind the theory, the aspirations of its theorists, and the potential impact it could have on society. The conversation also covers the media's role in shaping this narrative, delves into the concept of microaggressions, and concludes with...
Published 10/10/24
Martin van Staden from the Free Market Foundation explains the Race Law Index and extent of race mania in South Africa. He dives into the extent and impact of laws relating to so-called Black Economic Empowerment (BEE). We discuss whether these laws actually do what they proclaim and conclude with a conversation about practical steps on how to combat racially discriminatory laws.
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Published 10/03/24
In episode 13 of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets sits down with Professor Koos Malan, a constitutional scholar. Professor Malan shares insights on Western civilization, the challenges facing the West today, and why Western traditions and cultures are under increasing pressure.
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Published 09/26/24
In this week's episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets tackles the controversial Bela Bill. He discusses what the South African government wants us to believe is the solution to the education crisis in South Africa, the true extent of this crisis, and why this proposed solution would not only fail to solve the problem but also worsen the crisis.
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Published 09/19/24
Gert Steyn, Managing Director of the South African Veterinarian Association (SAVA), delves into the pressing issues and challenges facing the Veterinary profession in South Africa. He explains why veterinarians are crucial in any society and also explores potential solutions to address the crisis in the field. Remember to subscribe to The Pioneer Podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and let us know what you think.
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Published 09/12/24
In episode 10 of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets spoke with Cilliers Brink, the Mayor of Pretoria, the Capital of South Africa. They discussed the nature of coalition politics, the Government of National Unity (GNU), the recent motion of no-confidence in Brink and priorities going forward.
Published 09/05/24
David Azerrad discusses questions relating to American identity, the nature of modern ideologies and its attack on our traditional conception of identity and tradition. He shares some ideas on how to rediscover who we are, where we come from and how to fight back against the ruling ideology of the regime.
Published 08/29/24
In this episode, I spoke with Gavin Wax, president of the New York Young Republican Club about American politics, the upcoming election, the situation in New York and the secret to success behind the NYYRC.
Published 08/22/24
Are we in a clash of civilizations? Or are we in a clash for the preservation of civilization?
Published 08/15/24
Listen to the speech I recently delivered in New York City at an event hosted by the New York Young Republicans Club. I spoke about South Africa, the Afrikaners and our Western heritage. Finally I share some ideas on how to answer the question: What are we fighting for?
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Published 08/08/24
Joost Strydom is CEO of the Orania Movement. I spoke with him about Orania's plans and policies, how Orania is perceived by the media and also the memorandum of understanding that is soon to be signed between Orania and the Northern Cape government.
Published 08/01/24
Ernst van Zyl (who also goes by the name Conscious Caracal) and I had a fascinating conversation in Washington DC about the changes happening in South Africa and the Western world, where the Afrikaners fit in and why we remain optimistic about the future.
Published 07/25/24
I met with colonel Chris Wyatt, U.S. Army combat veteran about the attempted assassination on former U.S. President, Donald Trump.
Published 07/17/24
In this episode, I discuss the motivation behind The Pioneer Podcast, the work we are doing, the projects we are involved with and why The Afrikaner Foundation is such an important initiative.
Published 07/10/24
In this first episode of The Pioneer Podcast, Ernst Roets tells a story to explain the "why" behind this podcast. And why we intend to keep doing this.
Published 07/02/24