WOYM EP 20: Amidst Global Chaos and Toxic Politics: Who Leads the Way?

From escalating conflicts in Iran, systemic corruption battles in Nigeria, and xenophobic friction in South Africa, to “us vs. them” mindset plaguing modern governance, Ayisha and Ekene explores who we turn to for clarity. Who are our public intellectuals, and are they stepping up to their responsibilities when we need them most?

Topic 1: Where Have All the Intellectuals Gone? Ayisha dissects the “dumbing down” of public discourse (In Nigeria, now called the Olodo uprising), the war on facts and logic, and what it truly takes to revive critical thinking in an age of alarming rhetoric.

Topic 2: The Antidote to Toxic Politics from weaponized religion to emotional baiting; Ekene explores how politics has turned citizens into adversaries – and why creating open spaces for robust, respectful debate is the key to healing our national discourse.

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Resources (Links) :
Resisting the makings of an olodo republic – https://open.substack.com/pub/ayio/p/resisting-the-makings-of-an-olodo?r=cpynj&utm_medium=ios

Guest Features :
Prof. Matthias Chika Mordi is an expert on Economics and Banking, the Chief Executive officer of National Competitiveness Council of Nigeria and chairman of United Capital (formerly UBA Capital). 

Chika is a highly experienced and accomplished Emerging Markets Executive in Finance, Business Development Investments, and Public Policy. He is an Honorable Senior member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria. 

Chika is also an Adjunct Professor, SAIS Johns Hopkins, Washington DC, USA.

Duration: ~51 minutes
Produced by: Africa Tech Radio
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Hosts : Ekene Ezeji and Ayisha Osori

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