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Dive deep into the heart of human interest topics with Read Between the Covers. This podcast explores a wide array of subjects, from the intricate realms of science and technology to the dynamic world of art, literature, political science and current affairs. Perfect for curious minds, this podcast is your weekly invitation to look beyond the headlines and appreciate the broader context of our ever changing world. Join me to connect the dots, think critically, and engage with ideas that shape our understanding of life, society, and the planet.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDive deep into the heart of human interest topics with Read Between the Covers. This podcast explores a wide array of subjects, from the intricate realms of science and technology to the dynamic world of art, literature, political science and current affairs.
Read Between The Covers is hosted by Mfundo Mpepuka. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What Refuses to Die in Us with Charisse Louw" (7 May 2026, 54 minutes), "What Refuses to Die in Us with Charisse Louw" (7 May 2026, 54 minutes), and "Africa Undefined: The Cartography of Identity" (18 February 2025, 71 minutes).
Read Between The Covers publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 10 episodes.
Booking probability for Read Between The Covers is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Read Between The Covers requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Read Between The Covers's contact route on record: verified email.
Mfundo Mpepuka hosts Read Between The Covers, a news podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Episode #10
<p>Some ideas find you in the middle of something else and refuse to let you go. That is what happened when I encountered Charisse Louw's work.</p><p>Charisse is a South African scholar, creative practitioner, and...
Read Between The Covers
Some ideas find you in the middle of something else and refuse to let you go. That is what happened when I encountered Charisse Louw's work. Charisse is a South African scholar, creative practitioner, and Visiting...
<p>What's in a name? For Africa, it carries centuries of colonial legacy. On this episode of Read Between the Covers, philosopher Edmund Terem Ugar challenges our assumptions about one of the most commonly used names in...
<p>In this critical examination of Ta-Nehisi Coates' 'The Message,' we explore how stories shape power and how power shapes stories. We examine what happens when marginalised voices speak their truth, and why some...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of "Read Between the Covers," host Mfundo Mpepuka delves deep into the murky waters of digital disinformation, examining its profound impact on democracies globally, with a special focus on Africa...
<p>In this episode of "Read Between the Covers," host Mfundo Mpepuka delves into the unfolding antitrust battles involving Google and Apple. Drawing parallels to the historic Microsoft antitrust case of the late 1990s...
<p>In this episode of "Read Between the Covers," host Mfundo Mpepuka delves into the state of democracy in South Africa, 30 years post-apartheid. Drawing on the poignant question posed by Langston Hughes about deferred...
Episode #4
<p>In this episode of "Read Between the Covers," we discuss the evolving world of artificial intelligence and its rapidly intensifying arms race among tech giants. Our journey explores the historical context...
<p>In this episode of Read Between the Covers, Mfundo delves into the multifaceted crisis of democracy in Africa. This comprehensive analysis covers the recent spate of military coups, economic challenges, and the...
<p>In this episode, Mfundo Mpepuka takes us on a deep dive into the current state of democracy worldwide. From the philosophical roots of democracy in ancient Greece to the pressing challenges it faces today, this...
Episode #1
<p>In this episode of Read Between The Covers, we delve into the complex relationship between AI and journalism, highlighted by the recent lawsuit between The New York Times and OpenAI. Join us as we explore the...
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