Barbs Wire

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  • Barb’s Wire: ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge, blue dyed birds, French bulldog saves a life

    What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop.

     

    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 
     
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    8 min
  • Barbs Wire: Las Vegas' underground dwellers, men more likely to die from 'broken heart syndrome', and physicists have done the impossible - and turned lead into gold

    What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop 

     

    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.

    12 min
  • Barb’s Wire: 86,000 new jobs in Cape Town, Airbnb reinvents itself, Cannes Film Festival's new rules

    What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop

     

    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.

    12 min
  • Barb’s Wire : Afrikaner '49', Mexico stand-off, Felix the dogfluencer

    What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop.

     

    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.

    8 min
  • Barbs Wire: Weight-loss injectable drugs may curb desire to drink alcohol, an infant basketball prodigy video goes viral, and Two Oceans penguin chicks first shower

    What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop. 

     

    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: Seagull steals the conclave show, survey results show majority polled believe world war is coming, and Disney announces 'a whole new world'

    Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman shared her top three 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. 

    Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk 

    Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   
    CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   
    CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  
    CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  
    CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  • Barb's Wire: SANParks post-fire update, Viral road rage, Kylie Jenner's shoe mishap

    Clarence Ford speaks to Barbara Friedman about trending online stories.

     

    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. 

    Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk 

    Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   
    CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   
    CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  
    CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  
    CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  • Barb Wire: Trump wants movies made in America again, influencers overloaded luxury Miami yacht and needed rescuing , and Met Gala photos trending

    Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman shared her top three 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. 

    Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk 

    Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   
    CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   
    CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  
    CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  
    CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  • Barb’s Wire: Cape Town tariffs, emergency landings and a 'pawfect' playdate

    Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman shared her top three 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. 

    Listen live – Views and News with Clarence Ford is broadcast weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/capetalk 

    Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/capetalk/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/audio-podcasts/views-and-news-with-clarence-ford/ 

    Subscribe to the CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/ 
     
    Follow us on social media: 
     
    CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalk   
    CapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalk   
    CapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkza  
    CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalk  
    CapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min
  • Barbs Wire: Link found between your anti-anxiety drugs and salmon, student rescued from Mt Fuji twice in one week, and you may be eating chocolate digestive biscuits all wrong

    What’s trending on socials? Barbara Friedman joins us in studio to give us the scoop 

    1. Salmon become braver and take more risks after accidentally ingesting anti-anxiety medications that pollute waterways. Are we unintentionally drugging our fish? 

     

    1. A student was rescued from Mount Fuji twice in one week after returning a second time to search for his cell phone. 

     

    1. Are you eating chocolate digestive biscuits incorrectly? 

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    9 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…