55. Economic Crisis, Status Consciousness, and the Nigerian Middle Class
Some weeks ago, Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola announced his new book titled "Making it Big" which was intended to reveal lessons about overcoming challenges and building successful businesses as a...
5 Aug 20251h 12min
54. Dawn of the ADC
This episode judges the murmurs of a new coalition on the horizon of Nigeria's electoral politics. We wade deep into the horse race (aided by many more mixed metaphors) to evaluate the chances of vict...
23 Juli 20251h 18min
Scam Hall of Fame Ep 4: Structural Adjustment Programs
After years of beating around the bush, we bring you our latest Scam Hall of Fame episode focused on the infamous Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs). In the episode we argue that the SAPS were one ...
10 Juli 20251h 31min
53. Bala Blu or Lee Kwan Yew?
After a health break, we return in this episode to consider the Nigerian president's report card halfway through his term. Is he the bold liberalising force Nigeria, nay Africa, has been waiting for? ...
14 Juni 20251h 50min
52. Let The Chips Fall Where They May
In our latest current affairs episode we analyze the state of the APC and early rumblings of a mainstream opposition coalition ahead of 2027. Is the APC losing or simply reconstituting its elite base ...
1 Maj 20251h 17min
51. Let’s Talk About Sex-ism
Through a reflection on recent occurrences we dissect sexism and patriarchy in Nigeria along with our guest, comrade Haleesa, from the Out of The Box podcast. Focusing on electoral politics, employmen...
18 Apr 20251h 14min
50. Why Are We Calling Her “Natasha”?
Days after the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in light of the sexual harrassment allegations she tabled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, we discuss the socio-cultural ripple e...
18 Mars 20251h 1min
49. 16 Billion Problems and A Book ain't One
In this episode, we use the homage paid to the ex-President Babangida in light of his book launch as a springboard to discuss the influence his regime had and continues to have on Nigeria's economic d...
1 Mars 20251h 3min
