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Candid and compelling, A Bigger Picture is the definitive narrative of Malcolm Turnbull’s prime ministership. He describes how he legalised same-sex marriage, established Snowy Hydro 2.0, stood up to Donald Trump and many achievements – remarkable in their pace and significance, and that they were delivered in the teeth of so much opposition. But it’s far more than just politics. Turnbull’s life has been filled with colourful characters and controversies, success and failure.

In this captivating memoir, painter Francis Bicknell Carpenter shares his unique experiences during his time at the White House from February to July 1864 while he painted Abraham Lincolns portrait. Through Carpenters eyes, we witness the genuine humanity of Lincoln—his consultations with Cabinet members, playful moments with his children, and compassionate interactions with office-seekers and the less fortunate. Carpenters vivid accounts reveal a President who navigated the pressures of leadership with humor, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to justice, all while capturing the ...

At the age of 23, David Dickenson Mann was convicted of forgery, narrowly escaping the gallows and instead being transported to New South Wales in 1799. Just three years later, he received a full pardon and quickly found himself in the secretarys office of the colonial government. However, his fortunes shifted when he fell afoul of Governor William Bligh, leading him to prepare for a return to England. In a twist of fate, by 1808 he was back in favor with the rebel government that had overthrown Bligh. His work, The Present Picture of New South Wales, dedicated to the newly arrived Governor ...

Disruptive forces are accelerating. In the face of transformative technologies, climate change and shifting geopolitics, leaders must embrace change to survive and thrive. The Big Picture explores the ideas, opportunities and challenges that will define our future. Joined by diverse thinkers from finance, business, politics and academia, we discuss the forces shaping the future and assess their real-world impact and consequences to help you adapt.

Conservative political commentator Jack Atherton has just launched a brand-new podcast🚨Stay tuned for weekly episodes and get ready to question everything you thought you knew about the news.🎧 Available now on your favorite podcast platforms!#FakeNews #MediaBias #PodcastLaunch #JackAtherton #TruthMatters #ConservativeVoice #MediaWatchdog #NewPodcast #MainstreamMedia #UnfilteredNews #JournalismExposed

‘Seeing the full picture’ is a special podcast series about systems thinking for health systems strengthening from the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research. It was developed with the George Institute for Global Health. System thinking is described as a way of seeing; an approach towards problem-solving that considers problems in the context of the wider system and places an emphasis on the interdependencies across systems components, instead of focusing on individual components on their own. It is applied widely in different industries and holds significant value for ...

Every story starts with a seed. Alana Hadid is on a mission to dig into the tiny, weird, wonderful moments that shape us — one silly, vulnerable and deep conversation at a time. The Seeds is where artists, activists, and icons open up like you’ve never heard them before. This season, Alana sits down with folks like Hasan Piker (political firestarter), Mona Chalabi (Pulitzer Prize winning data queen), Aja Monet (award-winning poet of your dreams), Kendrick Sampson (activist/heartthrob, Insecure & I’m A Virgo), Melissa Barrera (hello, horror icon), and Poppy Liu (actual magic, Hacks). We ...

"The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath" is now "It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath." Each week Edwin and his guests get specific about politics, government, campaigns, and the kind of country all this work is meant to build. Join us live every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago to be part of the conversation. About EdwinEdwin Eisendrath served two terms in Chicago’s City Council before being appointed Midwest Region Director of HUD by President Bill Clinton. He was subsequently appointed Federal Receiver in charge of the takeover and turnaround of the ...

"The Big Picture with Edwin Eisendrath" is now "It's the Democracy, Stupid with Edwin Eisendrath." Each week Edwin and his guests get specific about politics, government, campaigns, and the kind of country all this work is meant to build. Join us live every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago to be part of the conversation. About EdwinEdwin Eisendrath served two terms in Chicago’s City Council before being appointed Midwest Region Director of HUD by President Bill Clinton. He was subsequently appointed Federal Receiver in charge of the takeover and turnaround of the ...