Podcasts about Birthday Honours

More than 900 Australians have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the country in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Here, SBS spotlights some of the many community heroes celebrated with a Medal of the Order of Australia. Among them are a self-defence teacher, a powerful advocate for victims of crime, and an author celebrating historic achievements of Greek women. - Hơn 900 người Úc đã được vinh danh vì những đóng góp xuất sắc cho đất nước trong Danh sách Vinh danh Sinh nhật Nhà vua năm 2026. Trong số đó có một giáo viên dạy võ tự vệ, một nhà đấu tranh mạnh mẽ cho những nạn nhân trong các vụ tội phạm, và một tác giả soi rọi những thành tựu lịch sử của phụ nữ Hy Lạp.

More than 900 Australians have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the country in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Here, SBS spotlights some of the many community heroes celebrated with a Medal of the Order of Australia. Among them are a self-defence teacher, a powerful advocate for victims of crime, and an author celebrating historic achievements of Greek women. - 8 июня в Австралии отмечается День рождения короля. Более 900 австралийцев отмечены в списке награждённых по случаю Дня рождения короля за 2026 год. Уже 51 год австралийская система наград и почётных званий отмечает выдающиеся достижения, заслуги перед обществом и вклад граждан в развитие страны.Больше историй, интервью и новостей от SBS Russian доступно здесь.Слушайте программу на русском языке SBS по понедельникам, четвергам и субботам в 12 часов дня.Читайте нас в Facebook и подпишитесь на наши подкасты по этой ссылке.

More than 900 Australians have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. SBS highlights several community heroes, including a self-defence instructor, a victims' rights advocate, and an author celebrating the achievements of Greek women. - Mahigit 900 mga Australyano ang pinarangalan sa 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Tampok ng SBS ang ilang natatanging bayani ng komunidad, kabilang ang isang guro ng self-defense, isang tagapagtanggol ng mga biktima ng krimen, at isang manunulat na nagdiriwang ng tagumpay ng mga kababaihang Greek.

More than 900 Australians have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Among the recipients of the Medal of the Order of Australia are self-defence instructor Dr Anne Pang, victims of crime advocate Mechelle Turvey, author Panagiotis Andrinopoulos who highlights the achievements of Greek women, and aged welfare advocate Bijinder Dugul. - Lebih dari 900 warga Australia dianugerahi penghargaan dalam Daftar Kehormatan Ulang Tahun Raja 2026. Di antara penerima Medali Order of Australia terdapat guru bela diri Dr. Anne Pang, pembela korban kejahatan Mechelle Turvey, penulis Panagiotis Andrinopoulos yang mengangkat pencapaian perempuan Yunani, serta pegiat kesejahteraan lansia Bijinder Dugul.

For more than 30 years, Dr Atul Kumar Garg has volunteered across Western Australia, supporting multicultural, Indian-Australian and local community organisations. Recognised with a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours, he reflects on a lifetime of service, leadership and giving back while balancing a demanding career and family responsibilities. In this interview, Dr Garg shares the values that shaped his journey and his message for future generations.

A massive day of celebrations in the studio! We kick things off by officially welcoming back "Cousin" Rove McManus, who was just appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King's Birthday Honours list—though he admits he has absolutely no idea when he last updated his resume to include it. We also dive into the bizarre world of age deception after a 37-year-old Brazilian woman was caught posing as a 12-year-old!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's cotton industry is preparing for an invasion... of sorts. Beef producer Bryce Camm recognised in the King's Birthday Honours and the technology predicting bruises in strawberries before they head to market. 

Hundreds of Australians recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list, as tributes are paid for Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer who has died from brain cancer.

Hundreds of Australians recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours list, as tributes are paid for Former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer who has died from brain cancer.

More than 900 Australians have been recognised for their exceptional contribution to the country in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List. Here, SBS spotlights some of the many community heroes celebrated with a Medal of the Order of Australia. Among them are a self-defence teacher, a powerful advocate for victims of crime, and an author celebrating historic achievements of Greek women.

The Governor-General has announced the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List, recognising 949 Australians for outstanding contributions across community service, public life, industry, academia, the arts and sport

Δεκαέξι Έλληνες και Κύπριοι Αυστραλοί ανάμεσα στους 949 βραβευθέντες

ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਮਿਊਨਿਟੀ ਦੀ ਸਰਗਰਮ ਮੈਂਬਰ ਤੇ ‘ਆਸ਼ਾ ਆਸਟ੍ਰੇਲੀਆ' ਦੀ ਸੰਸਥਾਪਕ ਬਿਜਿੰਦਰ ਦੁੱਗਲ ਨੂੰ ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਕ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੇ ਮਹੱਤਵਪੂਰਨ ਯੋਗਦਾਨ ਲਈ Order of Australia Medal (OAM) ਨਾਲ ਸਨਮਾਨਿਤ ਕੀਤਾ ਗਿਆ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਸਨਮਾਨ King's Birthday Honours ਦੇ ਤਹਿਤ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਗਿਆ, ਜੋ ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਦੀ ਲੰਬੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਤੋਂ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਦੇ ਬਜ਼ੁਰਗਾਂ ਦੀ ਨਿਸ਼ਕਾਮ ਸੇਵਾ ਨੂੰ ਮਾਨਤਾ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ।

Several members of the Indian diaspora have been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours 2026 for their contributions in various fields including healthcare and community service. Among the recipients is Brisbane-based real estate professional Usha Kiran Chandra, who has been awarded an OAM for her service to the Indian community. In this podcast, she opens up about her migrant journey and discusses the important role her Australian peers played in her professional development.

Bijinder Dugal, honoured in the King's Birthday Honours List 2026 with the Medal of the Order of Australia for her work in aged welfare, speaks to SBS Hindi about the often unseen struggles of older migrants in Australia. In this conversation, she reflects on loneliness, cultural isolation, and even domestic violence affecting seniors, and why cultural connection and community support are vital to their wellbeing.

Melbourne resident Saurabh Mishra has been recognised with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division for his outstanding service to the community. After more than two decades volunteering at a palliative care centre, he supports patients and helps document and preserve their life stories through the centre's care programs. He is also co-founder and organiser of the Melbourne International Festival of Hindustani Classical Music, now in its sixth year. Speaking with SBS Hindi, he reflects on his work in palliative care and the importance of social inclusion and community connection.

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“Based in the Parliamentary Press Gallery since 1980, Barry Soper has covered every New Zealand Prime Minister since, earning a reputation for his sharp questioning, wit, and deep institutional knowledge of Wellington politics.” Barry's contribution to New Zealand journalism saw him recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours, where he was named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit. He's had a long and fascinating career and continues it still as Newstalk ZB's senior political correspondent. His book, ‘One Last Question, Prime Minister', now in its fourth print, was our excuse to have a most enjoyable conversation in episode #331. And as always, we finish in The Mailroom with Mrs Producer. File your comments and complaints at Leighton@newstalkzb.co.nz OR Carolyn@newstalkzb.co.nz Haven't listened to a podcast before? Check out our simple how-to guide. Listen here on iHeartRadio Leighton Smith's podcast also available on iTunes:To subscribe via iTunes click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand racing industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate the recent King's Birthday Honours, with three of its own recognised. David Ellis, Doug Alderslade and Dr Luk Chin were among the experts who received honours yesterday. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand racing industry has plenty of reasons to celebrate the recent King's Birthday Honours, with three of its own recognised. David Ellis, Doug Alderslade and Dr Luk Chin were among the experts who received honours yesterday. The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Fletcher, a well-loved Picton local, has been recognised for decades of service to the community in this year's King's Birthday Honours. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

One of Newstalk ZB's most familiar voices has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours, two decades after first being sounded out. Barry Soper's been named an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to journalism, recognising 43 years in the parliamentary press gallery. He says he considered the honour 20 years ago while serving as political editor, on the advice of senior colleagues. "And asked their opinion on whether it would be seen, or I could be seen as politically biased - and I think the conclusion was: that was a possibility. So I didn't want to compromise my independence." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some of the key architects of our education system are being recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours. Elizabeth Rata has been made a Dame for her services to education, including her work on the senior English curriculum over a career spanning five decades. She's among three education leaders to receive the top honour, alongside Susan Hassall and Professor Emeritus James Chapman. Rata says she was thrilled to see other educators celebrated. "Because the country has really turned the corner, I think, with education. And I look forward to the next few generations of New Zealand children being really successful." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir John Kay, CBE, FBA, FRSE, is one of Britain's leading economists, whose career has spanned the academic world, business and finance, and public affairs. Born in Edinburgh in 1948, he has held chairs at the London Business School, the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics, and has been a Fellow of St John's College, Oxford since 1970, when he was elected to a permanent teaching post at the University of Oxford at the age of 21.Kay studied at the University of Edinburgh and then at Nuffield College, Oxford, where he worked under James Mirrlees, the future Nobel laureate. He served as the first Research Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, founded the consultancy London Economics in 1986, and in 1996 became the founding Dean of Oxford's Saïd Business School. He was also the first Professor of Management to be elected a Fellow of the British Academy. He has served as a member of the Council of Economic Advisers to the First Minister of Scotland (2007–2011) and chaired the Kay Review of UK Equity Markets and Long-Term Decision Making, which reported to the British government in 2012. Following the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union, he was appointed to the Standing Council on Scotland and Europe.Kay is the author of many influential books, including Foundations of Corporate Success (1993), The Truth About Markets (2003) — named Politics Book of the Year in 2005 — Obliquity (2010), The Long and the Short of It (2009, revised 2016), and Other People's Money (2015), which won the Saltire Prize and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. His more recent works include Radical Uncertainty (2020, with former Bank of England Governor Mervyn King), Greed is Dead (2020, with Paul Collier), and his latest book, The Corporation in the 21st Century (2024), which examines how the modern corporation has been transformed by globalisation, financialisation and the rise of intangible assets.A regular Financial Times columnist for nearly three decades, Kay received the Senior Wincott Award for Financial Journalism in 2011. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy (1997), the Royal Society of Edinburgh (2008) and the Academy of Social Sciences (2016). He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2014 for services to economics and was knighted in the 2021 Birthday Honours for services to economics, finance and business.Jiří Zatloukal, financial journalist at Seznam Zprávy and contributor of PFI Talks, talked with John Kay.

Awarded a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in 1987 for services to Motorsport Ken Smith wasn’t about to let that be a book end to his career. There was still so much more he wanted to do.His eye for talent and the significant help he gave in the background to sure up the future of some modern day stars.Working with Indycar great Scott Dixon, World Sportscar and Le Mans 24 hour winner Brendon Hartley, 4-time Bathurst winner Greg Murphy (in his early days) as well as Shane van Gisbergen and Liam Lawson.Trading blows with Craig Baird and Paul Radisich as they climbed the ladder.Reflections on the lovely constant for so much of his racing, his late Mother Dorothy.And we’ll talk about the cool cars that surround us in the 5-time Gold Star winner’s workshop. Plus the odd saloon car drive and much more.The numbers seem hard to comprehend, 50 starts in the New Zealand Grand Prix, almost 70 years of continuous racing, success overseas in Asia as well as countless wins at home. We don’t get to every podium or memories of every high or low but this is a well rounded summary of an incredible career so far and Ken Smith has no plans to hang up the helmet just yet.Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of Australia's pre-eminent actresses, Pamela Rabe has graced our stages and screens for over four decades. Her list of credits is vast, having appeared in seminal plays, from Private Lives and The Glass Menagerie, to God of Carnage and August: Osage County. She's also no stranger to the screen, most notably for her portrayal of Joan Fergusson in Wentworth. She's received countless nominations for Green Room, Helpmann, and AACTA awards, scoring wins for many including her roles in The Well, The Wizard of Oz, and the aforementioned Wentworth. Pamela traces her remarkable journey from a childhood in Canada to a distinguished career in Australia across stage and screen. She reflects on her early love of radio and storytelling, the formative experiences that led her into acting, and the unexpected path that brought her to Australia, where appearing different became an asset rather than a limitation. She gives thoughtful reflections on the nature of performance, as well as her experience stepping into the iconic role of Joan Ferguson in Wentworth. In the 2023 Queen's Birthday Honours, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts as a performer and director. Pamela Rabe stars in a gripping new theatrical adaptation of Olga Tokarczuk's cult novel Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead for Belvoir Street Theatre until May 10, followed by the leading role of Sister Aloysius in John Patrick Shanley's Doubt for the Sydney Theatre Company from June 30.

Today's guest is Rosanne Bostock*. Rosanne is founder of OxClean – an Oxford Civic Society initiative dedicated to keeping Oxford clean and tidy. We recently came across a letter written by Rosanne to The Spectator, lamenting the state of the city. Intrigued, we contacted this formidable campaigner, who proved only too happy to talk to us. The subsequent conversation presented a fascinating portrait of a multifaceted life stretching back to Headington in the Second World War. So, sit back and enjoying this enthralling journey through a life well lived, in which good has definitely been 'passed on'. *Addendum: Rosanne Bostock (BA English 1986-88) has recently been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for outstanding service to the community in the King's 2025 Birthday Honours list. Forgot to mention that minor detail in the interview! LINKS: https://www.oxclean.org.uk/ https://www.oxclean.org.uk/get-involved/ https://www.oxclean.org.uk/spring-clean/ https://www.oxclean.org.uk/anytime-litter-picks/  

Our guest this episode is Steve Apter talking about Fire event response, FLS, risk mitigation, a life in public service, working on mega projects and much more.If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know.In this episode, we discuss:Red Sea GlobalChallenging building design assumptionsRole of the fire fighting serviceThe Grenfell tragedyAnd much more…….More on SteveSteve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-apter-qfsm-msc-hfinstr-46576038/AESG: https://aesg.com/BioSteve Apter QFSM, MSc, HFInSTR is an internationally recognized emergency management leader and keynote speaker with over 31 years of service in UK Fire and Rescue Services. He served as Chief Fire Officer of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and Deputy Commissioner of the London Fire Brigade, where he led counter-terrorism response capabilities and advised UK government ministers during some of the UK's most consequential incidents including the Grenfell Tower fire. Steve was awarded the Queen's Fire Service Medal (QFSM) in the 2021 Queen's Birthday Honours for exemplary leadership.Since retiring from operational service in 2021, Steve has served as strategic advisor to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's national resilience framework and as Director of Response for the Red Sea Global Fire and Rescue Service. Steve currently a Fire Operations Consultant with AESG and a Senior Associate at the UK Resilience Academy.#edificecomplexpodcast #bluerithm #BPV #ProjectManagement #podcast #CxM #Cx #RICS #PMI #PMP #smartbuildings #ESG #training #systems #resiliance #builtenvironment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #buildingservices #BECx #facades #BPVGlobal #bluerithm #environment #LEED #netzero #MEP #ASHRAE #CIBSE #sustainability #AESG #grenfell #FLS

Lieutenant General Sir Nick Borton was commissioned into the British Army in 1991. Over a 34 year career, he has served in UK, Germany, Belize, Bosnia, Brunei, Cyprus, Iraq and Afghanistan. He has worked in strategy and policy in the UK Ministry of Defence, and commanded at every level from platoon to corps. His most recent appointments included: Commander 16 Air Assault Brigade; Commander 3rd (UK) Division, and Chief of Staff UK Permanent Joint HQ, where he was responsible for the daily running of all UK joint operations globally. His most recent appointment was command of the NATO Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, UK's senior field formation, focused on NATO deterrence in Europe. He was awarded the MBE in 2002, the Distinguished Service Order for commanding his Battalion in Helmand, Afghanistan in 2008, and was appointed Knight Commander of The Order of the Bath in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours. He is a graduate of: University of Stirling; Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Cranfield University; Joint Services Command and Staff College; National Defence University Washington DC, and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Royal United Services Institute. On leaving the Army, he has pursued various strategic advisory, board and business roles and is a NATO Senior Mentor. He is married to Amanda, and they have two daughters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The BiG Scuba Podcast, Gemma and Ian chat to Helen Webb MBE and Rachel Lopata MBE. Both are British marine conservationists and co-founders of Sea‑Changers, a volunteer-led UK charity supporting marine protection projects. Helen founded the organization in 2010 with Rachel Lopata. Since 2010, the charity has distributed grants to over 500 projects across the country, helping protect the UK's seas, shores, and wildlife.​ Rachel and Helen were awarded an MBE in the King's 2023 Birthday Honours for their services to marine conservation. Outside her conservation work, Helen is a management training consultant specialising in Equality Diversity and Inclusion. She is a qualified PADI Divemaster, though she has never worked as a diving professional. Alongside her voluntary charitable work, Rachel has over 30 years' experience in social and market research, previously founding Community Research. Rachel is also a qualified PADI Rescue Diver.   The BiG Scuba Podcast is proudly supported by Narked at 90 – "Beyond Technical." Whether you're new to diving or thinking about moving into tech, they can help guide you with the best kit and advice.

We meet Elizabeth Honer – the RAD's first female chief executive in its 106 year history – marking her first year in post. Elizabeth's career in public service has included leadership roles in the UK's Treasury and Foreign Office. But ballet has long been a passion, and Elizabeth first encountered the RAD when taking exams as a child. She returned to dance as a Silver Swan, the life-changing programme for older dance students. How do her values translate into leadership? Culture doesn't stand still, so leaders must stay alert – how will the RAD develop on her watch?Elizabeth Honer has had a lifelong love of dance, starting her career at Sadler's Wells and most recently through classes at RAD headquarters and as a member of the RAD's Finance Committee, before being appointed Chief Executive of the RAD. She has had an illustrious career in public service, latterly as CEO of an HM Treasury commercial agency and a director at the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, engaging at senior levels around the globe. Elizabeth was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 2024 King's Birthday Honours. Why Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee Child is a writer who is best known for his series of bestselling novels featuring Jack Reacher. Reacher is an enigmatic 6ft 5in, 17-stone ex-military police major who rights wrongs before disappearing off into the sunset. The books have sold in their millions around the world and have inspired two films starring Tom Cruise and a television series.Lee Child was born James - Jim - Grant in 1954 and grew up in Birmingham. He studied Law at the University of Sheffield and then joined the presentation department at Granada Television where he was a shop steward and became a thorn in the side of the management. At 40 he was made redundant and sat down to write his first Reacher novel Killing Floor. He found himself an agent and the novel was published in March 1997 - the franchise was up and running. In the UK Lee outsells both Stephen King and John Grisham and worldwide he sells between 12 and 15 million copies a year.In 2020 Lee announced that he was handing over the Reacher franchise to his younger brother Andrew Grant. The two brothers have worked on several novels since then and the thirtieth Reacher title features both brothers' names on the cover.Lee Child was appointed CBE in the 2019 Queen's Birthday Honours. He lives in the Lake District with his wife Jane. They have one daughter.DISC ONE: She Loves You - The Beatles DISC TWO: (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones DISC THREE: So What - Miles Davis DISC FOUR: Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23: I. Allegro non troppo e molto maestoso – Allegro con spirito. Performed by Stephen Hough (piano) and Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vänskä DISC FIVE: Joe's Blues - Joe Pass DISC SIX: The Lemon Song - Led Zeppelin DISC SEVEN: Für Elise (Bagatelle No. 25 in A minor) Composed by Ludwig Beethoven and performed by Lang Lang DISC EIGHT: Delibes: Lakmé / Act 1: "Sous le dôme épais" (Flower Duet) Performed by Renée Fleming (soprano), Susan Graham (mezzo soprano), Philharmonia Orchestra, conducted by Sebastian Lang-Lessing BOOK CHOICE: Killing Floor by Lee Child LUXURY ITEM: A mechanical wind-up watch CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: So What - Miles Davis Presenter: Lauren Laverne Producer: Paula McGinley

In this festive episode of The Good Food Podcast, host Samuel Goldsmith welcomes the legendary Dame Mary Berry. Mary shares heartwarming stories from her childhood, insights into her 90th year, and the inspiration behind her new book, Mary 90: My Very Best Recipes. The conversation covers family traditions, memorable moments with celebrity friends, and practical tips for stress-free holiday cooking. Mary reveals her favourite Christmas dishes, confesses her culinary shortcuts, and offers timeless advice on food, family, and relationships. Whether you're looking for recipe inspiration or a dose of Mary's signature warmth and wisdom, this episode is a holiday treat you won't want to miss. Dame Mary Berry is the nation's favourite baker and author of over 70 books, including the bestselling Mary Berry Cooks, Mary Berry's Absolute Favourites, Mary Berry At Home and Mary Berry's Baking Bible. She was the much-loved judge on the BBC's The Great British Bake Off and has been teaching the nation to cook for over four decades. Cordon Bleu trained in Paris, Mary began her career as a magazine cookery editor before publishing her first cookery book in 1966. Mary is also an AGA expert and taught AGA masterclasses for many years from her home with Lucy Young. In 2009 Mary was awarded the highly coveted Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award and in 2012 she was made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. Subscribers to the Good Food app via the App Store get the show ad-free, plus regular bonus content. Download the Good Food app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Salman Rushdie is one of the world's most acclaimed, award-winning contemporary authors.  Translated into over forty languages, his sixteen works of fiction include Midnight's Children – for which he won the Booker Prize in 1981, the Booker of Bookers on the 25th anniversary of the prize and Best of the Booker on the 40th anniversary – Shame, The Satanic Verses, Quichotte and Victory City. His latest non-fiction book, Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder was a number one Sunday Times bestseller. A former president of PEN American Center, Rushdie was knighted in 2007 for services to literature and was made a Companion of Honour in the Queen's last Birthday Honours list in 2022. In this episode, Rushdie sits down with broadcaster and journalist Kavita Puri to discuss his reflections on legacy, mortality, and returning to fiction in his new short story collection The Eleventh Hour. The stories in The Eleventh Hour span the three countries that Rushdie has called home – India, England and America – and explore what it means to approach the eleventh hour of life.  If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Captain Preet Chandi MBE is a world record breaking explorer, former British Army officer, and physiotherapist. She served in the Royal Army Medical Corps for 16 years before embarking on groundbreaking polar expeditions. In 2022, Preet became the ninth woman in history to ski solo to the South Pole, and the first woman of colour to complete a solo expedition on the continent. Less than a year later, she set out on her next adventure, breaking two Guinness World Records for the longest solo unsupported one-way ski expedition, both for a woman and overall, covering 922 miles in 70 days. She returned to Antarctica in December 2023 to set her fourth world record: the female speed record to the South Pole, completed in 31 days, 13 hours, and 19 minutes. Preet's expeditions are driven by her mission to inspire others to push boundaries. She champions the message that everyone starts somewhere, and that no matter your background or starting point in life, you are capable of breaking barriers and redefining what's possible. In 2025, she established her Community Interest Company, Adventure is Ours CIC, which supports expeditions that promote education, inspiration, climate awareness, and diversity in exploration. Through the CIC, she also delivers outreach, mentorship, and school visits to empower people of all ages. In 2022, Preet started delivered her school talks across the UK, reaching more than 18,000 students. That same year, she was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's Birthday Honours. Her achievements have been widely recognised: she received the ‘Inspirational' and ‘Woman of the Year' awards at the inaugural Women in Defence event in 2022, was named ‘Explorer of the Year' in 2023, and in 2025 was awarded the prestigious Geographical Award by the Royal Geographical Society. Past TGP episodes July 8th 2021 - Preet Chandi - Army Physiotherapist, Ultra Runner, first solo unsupported expedition to South Pole! Feb 15th 2022 - Preet Chandi - aka Polar Preet - 1st woman of colour to reach the South Pole   New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Preet Originally from Darby, but basically living everywhere Spending 16 years in the Army Chatting to Preet previously on the Tough Girl Podcast Making the decision to leave the Army Coming back in debt  Getting straight back into work Starting the next fundraising cycle  Trying to get unpaid leave Doing her 3rd expedition without telling anyone Trying to cross the landmass on Antarctica on her 2nd trip Not making it  The voice in her head, telling her she had failed Feeling the relief when she finished Getting 2 records from the trip Why it's ok to fail Being slated by an article  Feeling worried about what people in the adventure community would think of her Wondering if she could get the female speed record? (Needing to break 33 days) Why you don't need to be the best to succeed Learning as she goes on Why 2023 was a tough year and struggling The impact on weight loss on your brain Burnout Starting to feel recovered Wanting to train for the North Pole Having time off Losing her granddad and hearing the news after the trip Building momentum Getting to sleep 8 hrs per night Talking about failure Making mistakes and being able to pinpoint them Being nervous to get started Needing to get going and hitting some storms at the start The voice in her head - being scared to fail, and being called a failure Using her pain relief before she though she would need to  Getting a polar thigh industry Starting to move more slowly towards the end  Focusing on the next 2hrs Getting home  Traumatic growth? The daily pain cave… Being made to slow down The costs of doing these trips  Getting help and support Trip 3 - the women's speed record Dealing with the hunger The next big challenge - the north pole Why there is a high chance of failure You can not fail, unless you try Preparing for the misery and suffering  The privilege of being on the start line of adventures Lying to herself  Why not Preet! Needing luck on the next adventure  Wanting to show show much than you can do anything  You go and you try Why her trips are bigger than her Why adventure is for anyone Being very driven and being an encourager How to connect with Preet MBE and what it means What's been achieved in 4 years Why you do belong in every single room The importance of the first step   Social Media Website: www.polarpreet.com  Instagram: @polarpreet  Facebook: @polarpreet

Tom Gorog has been recognized in the King's Birthday Honours with a Medal of the Order of Australia for service to the community through a range of roles including academia, engineering and various boards.

Paul Seawright is Professor of Photography and Deputy Vice Chancellor at Ulster University in Northern Ireland. His photographic work is held in many museum collections including The Irish Museum of Modern Art, Tate, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, International Centre of Photography New York, Arts Councils of Ireland, England and N.Ireland, UK Government Collection and the Museum of Contemporary Art Rome. In 2002 he was commissioned by the Imperial War Museum London to undertake a war art commission in Afghanistan and his photographs of battle-sites and minefields have subsequently been exhibited in North America, Canada, Ireland, Spain, France, Germany, Korea, Japan and China. In 2003 he represented Wales at the Venice Biennale of Art and in 1997 won the Irish Museum of Modern Art/Glen Dimplex Prize. He is represented by the Kerlin Gallery Dublin.Paul was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2020 Birthday Honours for services to higher education and the arts. In episode 258, Paul discusses, among other things:The influence of studying at Farnham..and Martin Parr……And being at NewportNot taking a position‘Allusive documentary'The danger of losing the meaningThe ethical considerations of working on foreign soilThe essential business of researchHow do you find your next project?His USA projects Volunteer and Things Left UnsaidThe importance of titlesHis work from Rwanda, Beasts of Burden Referenced:Thomas Joshua CooperAnna Fox (Ep. 166)Ken Grant (Ep. 128)Chris ShawMartin Parr (Eps. 91 & 197)Peter Fraser (Ep. 172)Paul Graham (Ep. 149)Jem Southam (Ep. 174)Chris Killip (Ep. 94)Victor BurginAnne WilliamsNewportDaniel Meadows (Ep. 116)Clive LandenIvor Prickett (Ep.204)Anastasia Taylor Lind (Ep.68)Rich GilliganJames MollisonPaul VirilloParr and BadgerRobert Adams, The New WestIan Walker, Desert Stories, or Faith In FactsBaudrillardCalvino, Invisible CitiesGilles Peress The SilenceAlfredo JaarFergal KeaneBrian Keenan Website | Instagram EPISODE SPONSOR: CHARCOAL WORKSHOPS. THE ‘SUMMER SERIES' TAKING PLACE IN PORTLAND, MAINE, SEPTEMBER 15-19, 2025. FEATURING: ANTOINE D'AGATA, TODD HIDO AND CHRISTIAN PATERSON. SIGN UP AT THE LINK! “‘Allusive documentary' is probably a good way to think about it. For me, it's really about - and this is the bit that goes back to my experience of photography in Northern Ireland, which was all about dramacentric imagery - how you can make photographs that have a documentary subject (that might be the closest I come to being a documentarian, that I work with the subject of documentary photography) but with the methodology of an artist. That's kind of the way I like to frame it, and I think that follows through to the work which is nearly always conceived for the gallery wall.” Become a A Small Voice podcast member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of 200+ previous episodes for £5 per month.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides.Follow me on Instagram here.Build Yourself a Squarespace Website video course here.

Adelaide-based environment and planning consultant Dr Satish Gupta was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in this year's King's Birthday Honours. He is a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, a published novelist, and a former president of the now-defunct Australia–South Asia Regional Chamber of Commerce. In an interview with SBS Hindi, he discussed his writing journey and how his initiatives have fostered strong trade relations between South Australia and India.

Trooping the Colour 2025 was a blend of pageantry, poignancy, and power plays. King Charles III marked his official birthday with a moving tribute to victims of the Air India crash, wearing a black armband and requesting a minute's silence. Catherine, Princess of Wales, made her highly anticipated return to royal duties after cancer treatment, drawing cheers as she joined her family for the parade and balcony appearance. Meanwhile, Prince Harry remained conspicuously absent.  In the King's Birthday Honours, cultural icons David Beckham, Gary Oldman, and Roger Daltrey were knighted, earning their “Sir” titles.At the King's Foundation Awards, Charles rubbed elbows with Meryl Streep, Kate Winslet, and Stanley Tucci.Get ready for our new series Crown and Controversy coming July 13th. Follow now.  The full Season 1 is available now for premium subscribers. To become a premium subscriber (no ads and no feed drops) visit caloroga.com/plus.   For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. You also get 25+ other shows on the network ad-free!    Subscribe to Deep Crown's free newslett

European Football Expert Kevin Hatchard has explained what Florian Wirtz will bring to Liverpool after they have agreed a club record £116m fee to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star. The former Crystal Palace midfielder Darren Ambrose debates why Arsenal are yet to sign a striker, and suggests someone like Chris Wood will be a good addition to the squad. Tony Cascarino asks if former Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen can be a viable option to replace Thomas Frank as the club's new manager. The former Darts player Chris Mason reacts to the news that both Luke Littler and Luke Humphries have received MBE's in the King's Birthday Honours, whilst Bath end a 29-year wait to win the Gallagher Premiership Final after beating Leicester Tigers 23-21 at Twickenham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Fitzwilliams is a distinguished royal commentator, film critic, public relations consultant, and lecturer who has given over a thousand television and radio interviews across the globe. Known for his authoritative insights, crisp delivery, and deep understanding of royal protocol, Richard has become a trusted voice on matters of monarchy and ceremonial tradition.As an expert on the British Honours system, Richard brings timely and informed commentary on key moments such as the King's Birthday Honours, the latest of which—due to be announced tonight—has already generated headlines with the leaked news of David Beckham's anticipated knighthood.With the Trooping the Colour set to take place tomorrow, Richard's expertise will again be in demand. This year's ceremony is particularly historic, marking the first time King Charles III will review the Coldstream Guards as they troop their colour, coinciding with the regiment's 375th anniversary. The event will also include a moment of solemn reflection, with royals in uniform wearing black armbands and a one-minute silence observed to honour the 53 British citizens who lost their lives in the tragic crash of Air India Flight 171.A former Editor of The International Who's Who, Richard is renowned for his far-reaching network of contacts and his ability to provide fresh perspectives on both royal affairs and contemporary cinema. He is also a respected obituary writer and an eloquent analyst of the customs that continue to shape British public life.Highlights from Toby Gribben's Friday afternoon show on Shout Radio. Featuring chat with top showbiz guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This year, 830 Australians are on the King's Birthday Honours list, with their ages ranging from 19 to 101 years old. Today marks 50 years of broadcasting by SBS. - 「キングズ・バースデー・オナーズ・リスト」に今年は19歳～101歳までのオーストラリア人830人が選ばれました。SBSは今日で放送開始から50周年を迎えます。

Happy King’s Birthday, king! We kicked things off with a viral bride who said “no gifts, just goss” and honestly... go off, king. Baz Luhrmann took centre stage in the King’s Birthday Honours and walked away with a Companion of the Order of Australia — yass, cinematic royalty king! We couldn’t help but cringe as we revisited a very loooong Baz answer about his marriage on YouTube. Meanwhile, a delivery driver took the phrase “special delivery” a little too seriously when he drove straight onto the tarmac at Chicago Airport — bold move, king. We farewell one of the most ultimate kingworthy shows of all time on Australian television, and reminisce on some our favourite metro WIPs. And of course, our real King Joel gave us the royal rundown of the Tonys in Glossy’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has marked the King’s Birthday long weekend and with it comes honours for 830 people. But there’s one that stands out: former prime minister Scott Morrison’s appointment as a companion of the order of Australia has proved divisive. So why did Morrison get the honour? Does he deserve it? And who are some of the other awardees on the list? Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright joins Nick Bonyhady on the people Australia chooses to recognise.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has marked the King’s Birthday long weekend and with it comes honours for 830 people. But there’s one that stands out: former prime minister Scott Morrison’s appointment as a companion of the order of Australia has proved divisive. So why did Morrison get the honour? Does he deserve it? And who are some of the other awardees on the list? Today, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright joins Nick Bonyhady on the people Australia chooses to recognise.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two people have been charged with the murder of missing Queensland teenager Phoebe Bishop; Former teacher Chris Dawson has lost his appeal against a conviction for sexually abusing a student before the murder of his wife in 1982; The operator of a jumping castle that became airborne in 2021, killing six children, has been found not guilty of breaching workplace safety laws; Tesla shares have dropped more than 14 per cent after public clash between Elon Musk and Donald Trump; David Beckham is set to be knighted in the upcoming King's Birthday Honours list, officially becoming SIR David Beckham. The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. Support independent women's media CREDITS Host/Producer: Tahli Blackman Audio Production: Lu HillBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today we talked about who's getting King's Birthday Honours, bulls walking through Invercargill, and how Manaia didn't seem to appreciate his Butter Bell that Jerry got him. Plus ACC Head G Lane joins us to add clarity to the Super Rugby playoffs. Or he tries anyway...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before the King's Birthday long weekend is done, a list of kiwi's will be crowned with their own titles, when the honours list is unveiled on Monday. Those people will recieve titles such as dame or knight, or letters like ONZM, officer of the New Zealand order of merit for meritorious service to the Crown and the nation. Anyone can nominate a person they think is worthy of New Zealand royal honour. The applications are considered by the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee. The Prime Minister then makes the final recommendation to the King. Helen Clark, ONZ, joined Lisa Owen to discuss the list.

How to measure the good life? According to Cambridge University's Professor of Public Policy, Diane Coyle, quantifying progress doesn't involve traditional economic metrics. In her new book, Measure of Progress, Coyle discusses how economic metrics like GDP, designed 80 years ago, are increasingly inadequate for measuring today's complex economy. She argues we need new approaches that account for digital transformation, supply chains, and long-term sustainability. Coyle suggests developing human-centric balance sheet measures that reflect true progress beyond simple growth numbers. Five Key Takeaways * Economic metrics like GDP were developed 80 years ago and are increasingly outdated for measuring today's complex digital economy with global supply chains.* We lack adequate tools to measure crucial modern economic factors such as data usage, cloud services, and cross-border supply chains.* Economic statistics have always been political in nature, from their historical origins to present debates about what counts as progress.* Coyle advocates for a "balance sheet" approach that considers long-term sustainability of resources rather than just short-term growth figures.* While productivity growth has slowed for many middle-income families over the past 20 years, Coyle rejects "degrowth" approaches, arguing instead for better metrics that capture true progress in living standards.Professor Dame Diane Coyle is the Bennett Professor of Public Policy at the University of Cambridge. Diane co-directs the Bennett Institute where she heads research under the themes of progress and productivity. Her latest book is 'Cogs and Monsters: What Economics Is, and What It Should Be', exploring the challenges for economics particularly in the context of digital transformation. Her current research focuses on productivity and on economic measurement: what does it mean for economic policy to make the world ‘better', and how would we know if it succeeds?Diane is also a Director of the Productivity Institute, a Fellow of the Office for National Statistics, and an expert adviser to the National Infrastructure Commission. She has served in public service roles including as Vice Chair of the BBC Trust, member of the Competition Commission, of the Migration Advisory Committee and of the Natural Capital Committee. Diane was Professor of Economics at the University of Manchester until March 2018 and was awarded a DBE for her contribution to economic policy in the 2023 King's Birthday Honours.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe