Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating.
The views expressed by John and Rebecca are editorial, the content is not intended to be viewed as reporting.
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Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The unintended consequences of sanctions
John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to reflect on the delicate balance of power in international relations and the consequences of sanctions.
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The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
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3 Sept 2026
Plan B with Rebecca Davis: The state of women in South African politics
John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to unpack the state of women in South African politics.
As the country gears up for the local government elections, she takes a closer look at the candidates' lists, which reveal a striking trend: despite a significant increase in the number of nominations, the proportion of women among candidates has remained virtually unchanged since 2021.
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27 Aug 2026
Plan B with Rebecca Davis: Political business, philanthropy and the great cat–dog divide
John Maytham is joined by Daily Maverick journalist Rebecca Davis to discuss whether it is time for regulatory bodies to take a closer look at the way our politicians do business.
She also touched on the topic of philanthropy, discussing the late Dolly Parton's remarkable charitable work, and her thoughts on the inequality between cats and dogs.
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Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist.
His show serves as a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather.
The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists.
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