The World Lens
Current affairs, context & perspective
Hosted by Alex Lafferty · New episodes daily
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Crying in the Car to Comedy Stage: Reinvention After 60 | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound and often overlooked experience of reinvention after sixty, using the inspiring story of comedian Barbara Scully as a central narrative anchor. This episode is…
When the Healers Pause: The Human Cost of NHS Strikes | The World Lens
This episode of The World Lens explores the complex human cost and systemic implications of NHS consultant strikes in England, offering a nuanced perspective for listeners seeking to understand current affairs beyond binary political…
The Quiet Crisis in University Halls: Funding Cuts & Human Cost | The World Lens
This episode of The World Lens examines the quiet crisis unfolding in university halls, where severe funding cuts and government spending delays are creating a human cost that extends far beyond balance sheets. Host Alex Lafferty explores…
Honoring Africa’s Invisible Heroines: Strength, History & Pamela Tulizo | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound theme of 'invisible heroines'—the women whose strength and labor have been systematically erased from historical narratives. This episode is essential for…
Why Your Child Should Know What You Do For A Living | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the provocative idea that primary school children should be introduced to the world of work by employers and parents alike. Drawing on insights from Lord Peter Milburn and the…
The Swan: When Reality TV Mistook Cruelty for Care | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty examines the dark legacy of 'The Swan,' a controversial reality television series that aired on Fox in 2004 and 2005. The show promised transformative cosmetic surgery, weight loss…
Why Her Name Changes Still Hurt My Brain: The Weight of Tradition | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the complex emotional and societal weight behind the tradition of women changing their surnames after marriage. This discussion moves beyond celebrity gossip—specifically…
Esther Rantzen’s Mama Was a Lifeline for New Mums | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound and often isolating silence experienced by new mothers, using the historical example of Esther Rantzen’s Meet-a-Mum Association (Mama) as a blueprint for community…