The World View with Adam Gilchrist on CapeTalk

Today's global stories range from a public health emergency to political controversy and pop culture. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, looking at Bangladesh's worsening measles outbreak, the debate surrounding controversial gifts from Turkey's president, and the unusual market for discarded items from the highly publicised Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding.   Go...

From renewed conflict in the Middle East to concerns over artificial intelligence in the workplace and the growing global phenomenon of competitive gaming, today's stories cover politics, technology and sport. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, exploring the latest escalation between the United States and Iran, the prospect of industrial action by Australian dock workers over A...

Today's global stories span crime, extreme weather and geopolitics. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, beginning with the widening investigation into a Monaco bomb attack that has led to three people being implicated in an alleged Ukrainian killing conspiracy. They then examine the deadly tornadoes that have left a trail of destruction across parts of China, before turning to D...

Today's global headlines take us from a shocking criminal investigation in Thailand to the aftermath of devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and a political storm in Australia. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, examining the discovery of four bodies in suitcases, remarkable survival stories emerging from Venezuela's earthquake zone, and the backlash facing Australia's Prime Mi...

From a historic funeral in Iran to an alarming aviation incident over the United States and controversy at the Club World Cup, today's global headlines cover politics, public safety and sport. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, examining the millions who turned out to farewell Iran's late Ayatollah, the investigation after a firework struck a passenger plane near Chicago, and F...

Today's global stories range from war to celebration and celebrity. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, beginning with Russia's latest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine as the conflict intensifies. They then look at celebrations across the United States as the nation marks its 250th anniversary, before ending on a lighter note with the growing speculation that Taylor Swift an...

From football celebrations that ended in tragedy to an extraordinary rescue in Venezuela and renewed debate over one of history's most infamous landmarks, today's global stories span grief, hope and historical memory. Adam Gilchrist shares these stories with John Maytham, exploring the deadly consequences of Mexico's World Cup celebrations, the miraculous survival of one person trapped beneath rub...

John Maytham gets the World View from Adam Gilchrist. Today they discuss Donald Trump losing another Supreme Court battle; Russia’s fuel crisis; and Malaysia’s durian dilemma.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informativ...

John Maytham, standing in for Lester Kiewit, speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including a shocking shooting in Germany in a baby custody dispute, European heatwave that claims hundreds of lives, and Greece’s toxic toothy fish. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit brings you a fr...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including prayers and miracles after Venezuela’s earthquakes; a Mexican 'Batman' out to thwart bike thieves; and US President Donald Trump’s latest vanity project. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and re...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Venezuela’s rising death toll after two earthquakes; banning a violent game linked to mass murder in the Philippines; and India’s 15-year-old cricket star. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including Ukrainian strikes on Crimea, a new phase of the war with Russia; a French woman rescued after a decade of abuse in Pakistan and the world’s oldest football.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including the European heatwave hitting some countries with record-high temperatures for the year, a US Supreme Court decision on a Rastafarian inmate who had his dreadlocks cut off, and the world’s loudest person from Australia.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the Cape...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including six months of atrocities in Myanmar summed up in a UN report; the UK PM resigns and a very crass ad following a croc attack in a British zoo.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit brings you a fresh and reliable start to th...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including Iranian state media reporting that a delegation from Tehran has halted negotiations about a long-term peace deal after renewed threats from President Trump; Sir Keir Starmer widely expected to announce his resignation as Prime Minister; and heatwaves across many European countries.  Good Morni...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including the US ending its naval blockade in Iran, Russia launching regular missile attacks against Ukraine in response to large-scale drone attacks, and a by-election win for Andy Burnham paving the way for a leadership challenge against Keir Starmer.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including US officials releasing some of the details of the peace deal with Iran; life without parole for a serial killer in the USA; blow for migrant-smuggling gangs after raids in Germany.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit bring...

John Maytham, standing in for Lester Kiewit, speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including Iran telling Israel to stop its attacks in southern Lebanon or face a hard response. They also discuss Britain’s Ministry of Defence investigating claims that a Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel; and Renault is...

John Maytham, standing in for Lester Kiewit, speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including the US President saying that a deal to end the war has been signed; Russia revealed to be behind arson attacks targeting the UK Prime Minister; under-16s in the UK are to be banned from using social media.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podc...

John Maytham, standing in for Lester Kiewit, speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including the United States and Iran announcing a deal to halt their war; Ukraine welcoming Britain’s seizure of a Russian oil tanker in the English Channel, and Swiss voters say no to a population limitation of 10 million.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Ki...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including US President Donald Trump once again claiming a deal with Iran to end the conflict and re-open the Strait of Hormuz, They also unpack Britain losing two defence ministers who accused the Prime Minister of failing to spend enough on defence and failing to keep the country safe, and climate experts s...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent John Adderley about major global stories, including Donald Trump threat to hit Iran 'hard', the family of the victim of Monday's stabbing in Belfast says the attack should not be "used to divide people or fuel hostility" and fascinating facts about the World Cup .  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk brea...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including two bears going on a walkabout in Japanese cities, Spain’s visitor numbers ramp up as tourists avoid the Middle East, and London experimenting with driverless cabs.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit brings you a f...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including a nuclear close shave in Ukraine, America’s defence secretary is highly critical of European immigration, and Iran’s World Cup squad having arrived, but not in the USA.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show.  Lester Kiewit brin...

Lester Kiewit speaks to world news correspondent Adam Gilchrist about major global stories, including one week before the FIFA World Cup, and much is being asked about ticket prices, the Chinese government lays out fake job ads to catch out potential spies among government workers, and the weird things left behind by Uber passengers.  Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of...