A New Way Of Thinking About Obesity And Heart Disease
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
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Your afternoon pick-me-up.
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The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Juliet Jacobs, Tee Shiao Eek, Lim Sue Ann and Dashran Yohan bring you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: People. They speak with activists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers, educators and more, about an eclectic mix of topics, including health, politics, the environment, and current affairs.
Current Shows
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Front Row (view podcasts)
Don’t be afraid of the arts. You too can enjoy it! Don't believe us? Tune in to Front Row to find out about the best shows and exhibitions that will recharge your brain and restore your spirit, as told by the producers, performers and artists themselves.
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Earth Matters (view podcasts)
Climate change, ferocious weather and ‘the haze’ are now part our everyday lives. How are our lifestyles connected to them, and what can we do about it? What does the economy have to do with it? Earth Matters engages with activists and experts to explore our changing relationship with the planet that we only borrow from our children.
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Live & Learn (view podcasts)
As the saying goes, something new every day. Listen to thought-provoking conversations with people who have something to share about their lives, about what connects heart, mind and soul, and values, culture and traditions.
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Health & Living (view podcasts)
Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.
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Today I Learned (view podcasts)
The world is in debt, but who are we in debt to? Pro-wrestling is fake, so why do we love it? These are the kinds of discussions we have on Today I Learned -- a weekly show exploring a plethora of topics, to satisfy your curious mind!
Past Shows
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Feminist Fridays (view podcasts)
Every Friday, we celebrate unapologetic women who are shaping a future that guarantees gender equality, as they deal with everyday sexism. Our conversations are a mix of perspectives that intersect with pop culture, identity politics, economics and more.
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Too Long;Should Read (view podcasts)
The Internet generation is constantly accused of collective ADHD and a correspondingly brief attention span. TL;SR challenges that notion by picking a long (or long-ish!) piece from the buffet of the world wide web and examining its themes and providing context, with weekly guests.
Latest Podcasts from The Bigger Picture
What Does the Future Look Like For Europe?
Dr Nikita Dhawan, Chair in Political Theory and History of Ideas, Technical University Dresden
18-Dec-25 15:12
US Removes ‘Black Box’ Warning For Menopause Treatment
Dr Premitha Damodaran, Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist | Deepa George, HR Consultant
17-Dec-25 16:12
Agroecology As A Climate Solution
Sarojeni Rengam, Executive Director, Pesticide Action Network Asia and the Pacific (PANAP)
17-Dec-25 15:12
Critical Care On The Frontlines in Sudan
Dr Annie Sheng-Yi Lin, Anaesthesiologist, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
16-Dec-25 16:12
Here’s Why Feminism is Relevant Today -- For Men Too!
Dr Maria Castro Varela, Professor of Pedagogy and Social Work, Alice Salomon University (Berlin)
16-Dec-25 15:12
Regular Guests
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Dr. Rajesh Singh
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr. George Lee
Consultant urologist
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Dr. Azlina Annuar
Neurogeneticist
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YB Rajiv Rishyakaran
Bukit Gasing State Assemblyman
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Dr. Rajini Sarvananthan
Consultant Developmental Paediatrician
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Ahmad Fuad Rahmat
Lecturer
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Vizla Kumaresan
Clinical Psychologist
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Elaine Foster
Performance Poet and Poetry Educator
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