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Clarence Ford speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:11 Nearly 200 tourists trapped in Rio after gunshots ring out near the favela

01:54 Research finds that monkeys self-medicate

05:22 Mini meltdowns following misprint in New York Times magazine crossword puzzle

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

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Clarence Ford speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:11 The UK government cracks down on long-time tobacco use

04:58 Traces of drugs in the UK rivers have been found, particularly salmon exposed to cocaine

07:42 Germany’s granny DJs go viral

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

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Clarence Ford speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:09 City of Cape Town’s latest app update allows residents to report crime  

03:56 DNA study reveals that redheads are on the rise

10:54 Japan is experimenting with subsidising dating apps to aid its demographic crisis

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
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Clarence Ford speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:23 Cape’s extreme weather storms go viral

04:13 A hot air balloon’s emergency landing disturbed family TV time

5:10 Madonna returned to the Coachella stage 27 year years later

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Keep the conversation going online: 
 
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Clarence Ford speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:13 A toxic fish alert is in effect as dead puffer fish wash up on Cape Town beaches

04:33 Over 500 critically endangered African penguin eggs were rescued by SANCCOB in three months

06:36 Dubai’s husband drop-off lounge goes viral

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Keep the conversation going online: 
 
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Clarence Ford speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:23 Donald Trump’s AI-generated image takes over Truth Social

03:47 A Hungarian politician’s celebratory dance moves go viral after his party wins

07:41 Artemis II astronaut Christina Koch gets a warm welcome back from her pup, Sadie

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Keep the conversation going online: 
 
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Clarence Ford speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:14 Gangs taunt the SANDF soldiers on the ground

04:08 A viral dog rescue so shocking that many mistook it for AI

08:33 A parrot explores the ocean in a DIY submarine

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Keep the conversation going online: 
 
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Saskia Falken, standing in for Clarence Ford, speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:17 India has initiated the world’s largest census, which is expected to count more than 1.4 billion people

04:02 A fiery motorcycle crash in San Antonia, Texas, caught on camera

05:42 An impatient dog in Ireland went viral for repeatedly honking a car’s horn to get the owner’s attention

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Keep the conversation going online: 
 
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Saskia Falken, standing in for Clarence Ford, speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:41Nepali Police uncover alleged $20 million insurance scam on Mount Everest

03:21 A Nutella jar is seen spinning through the Artemis II spaceship

05:26 Online dating swipes to PowerPoint presentations

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Keep the conversation going online: 
 
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Sara-Jayne Makwala King, standing in for Clarence Ford, speaks to Primedia Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about the latest trending stories.

Timestamps: 

00:00 Intro

00:33 A cyclist died after sustaining severe injuries in a collision on Victoria Road

03:52 Smash and grabber allegedly shot on Jakes Gerwel Drive

10:09 Superfan Mama Joy's public fallout with Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie over FIFA World Cup trips

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk.

This three-hour programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives, inspirational, passionate, and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. 

Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarence covers a range of themes, including relationships, heritage, and philosophy.

Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views and News with Clarence Ford.

Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 9 am and 12 pm (South African time) on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

For more from the show and catch-up podcasts, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2

Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
 
Keep the conversation going online: 
 
CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
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CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

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