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  • Barbs Wire: Dramatic highway heist, AI cartoon privacy fears, and Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance

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

    Timestamps:  

    00:00 Intro

    02:00 A dramatic heist on an armoured truck on an Italian highway was caught on camera

    04:00 AI cartoon trend sparks privacy warning over personal information

    07:28 Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show delivered a powerful message and sparked conversations

     

    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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    13 min
  • Barbs Wire: A bizarre statue heist, a monster jellyfish, and K9 heroes

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

    Timestamps:  

    00:00 Intro 

    00:15 A famous bronze statue of British boxing legend Teddy Baldock was stolen from a park in London

    04:24 Scientist spotted a rare phantom jellyfish, roughly the size of an American yellow school bus

    07:22 The elite sniffer dogs that keep travellers safe at Cape Town International Airport

     

    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 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Barbs Wire: Melinda Gates speaks out, a secret biolab, and sinking coastlines

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

    Timestamps:  

    00:00 Intro

    00:22 Melinda Gates breaks her silence amid the release of new documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

    05:21 Secret biological lab discovered in upmarket Las Vegas home

    08:10 Dozens of homes lost to sea as storm wreaks havoc in North Carolina, USA

     

    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 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  • Barbs Wire: Jewel heists, doom‑scrolling cinema, and wine under the sea

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

    Timestamps: 

    00:00 Intro

    00:31 Armed burglars went viral after raiding a London jeweller in a daytime break-in

    03:49 Are TV shows deliberately dumbing down content so people can watch while doomscrolling?

    07:11 A Chilean company ages wine in underwater cellars

     

    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 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Barbs Wire: AI bot social network, a record beer-coaster fail, and viral island animal jobs

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

    Timestamps:  

    00:00 Intro

    00:29 AI bots are building their own social network

    04:43 Girl topples 63,000-beer-coaster tower set up for a Guinness World Record attempt

    07:22 Volunteer remote island job counting puffins 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: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
  • Barbs Wire: Doomsday Clock warning, Sicilian homes teeter on cliff after storm, and the viral 'duck' cleaning test gone too far

    Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online.

     

    Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is 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, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. 

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

    Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

    For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Barbs Wire: Jeffreys Bay drops off the surf tour, a TikTok jingle hits TV, and a crying horse goes viral

    Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online.

     

    Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is 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, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. 

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

    Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

    For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Barbs Wire: A wanted man at a Constantia gym, snowed-in skies cancel oer 11k flights in the US, and how Amsterdam is rescuing its cats

    Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online.

     

    Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is 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, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. 

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

    Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

    For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Barbs Wire: Chappies MVA videos, China Wall 'slip and slide', and the cutest orphan ellie cuddlies with her carer

    Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online.

     

    Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is 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, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. 

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

    Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

    For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  • Barbs Wire: Storms batter the Med, why reading rewires your brain, and Jamaica’s Olympic bobsled comeback

    Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman on Barbs Wire about stories trending online.

     

    Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is 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, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. 

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

    Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk 

    For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk 
    CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ 
    CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 
    CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

About Barbs Wire

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Primedia Digital Editor Barbara Friedman has an unstoppable curiosity for all things weird and quirky and trawls the internet to bring you her daily choice of curated stories - Monday to Thursday…