Slavoj Žižek Takes On Political Correctness; Exploring Africa’s Growing Economies

On this week's podcast:

Slavoj Žižek is arguably the world’s best-known living philosopher and cultural critic. He has been described over the years “the Elvis of cultural theory” and “the most dangerous philosopher in the West,” among other labels. He joins us for an extended conversation on what he says is the damage done to society by political correctness, his views on American culture and the nation’s influence in global affairs.

Sangu Delle is one of Africa’s most prominent business leaders. Named by Forbes as one of the top 30 most promising entrepreneurs in Africa for two years running, Delle is chairman and CEO of Golden Palm Investments, which funds promising African start-ups. He is also co-founder of Cleanacwa, which works to bring clean water and sanitation to more than 200,000 people in 120 communities in Ghana. Delle joins us with a look at the potential for economic growth throughout Africa.