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Navigating the 24/7 news cycle can be a challenging endeavour. Stan Grant joins MOJO News reporter Amanda Robson to discuss how the rapidly changing media landscape has evolved during his career. Importantly, they’ll examine what those changes mean for our democracy. Stan and Amanda look at how constructive journalism allows reporters to explore challenging topics, while being cognisant of public sentiment.

In this comprehensive biography, Jean Edward Smith reconciles conflicting assessments of Grant's life, arguing that Grant is greatly underrated as a president. Following the turmoil of Andrew Johnson's administration, Grant guided the nation through the post-Civil War era, overseeing Reconstruction of the South and enforcing the freedoms of new African-American citizens. His presidential accomplishments were as considerable as his military victories, for the same strength of character that made him successful on the battlefield also characterized his years in the White House.