The World Lens
Current affairs, context & perspective
Hosted by Alex Lafferty · New episodes daily
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When Schools Are Crying Out for Help with AI | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound crisis facing modern education as schools struggle to integrate artificial intelligence without adequate support or guidance. This discussion moves beyond the hype…
Luna, Phoenix, Queen: Three Generations, One Heartbreaking Truth | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound emotional landscape of memory loss and intergenerational connection through a deep dive into A.E. Harrison’s novel, 'Luna, Phoenix, Queen'. This discussion is…
The Moon Race: Why Two Billionaires Want to Colonize Space | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the intensifying competition between billionaires Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos to colonize space. While public fascination often centers on the technological marvels of SpaceX and…
Esther Rantzen’s Mama: The Lifeline We Didn’t Know We Needed | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound legacy of Esther Rantzen’s 'Mama' programme and the Meet-a-Mum Association, examining how peer support networks combat the structural isolation of new motherhood…
The Parenting Trap: Why Good Intentions Often Miss the Mark | The World Lens
This episode of The World Lens explores the 'parenting trap' and the structural economic barriers known as the 'cliff edge' that disproportionately affect middle-income families. Host Alex Lafferty explains how parents earning above a…
Why We Need to Talk to Kids About Work Before They Grow Up | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores a provocative proposal by Lord Peter Milburn: that employers should begin teaching primary-age children about the world of work as early as four years old. This discussion…
When the Mic Gets Cut: April Ryan’s Story of Courage | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound implications of April Ryan’s recent experience of having her microphone cut and being physically blocked by Secret Service agents at the White House. This…
The Impossible Standard: Why Millennial Mothers Feel Overwhelmed | The World Lens
In this episode of The World Lens, host Alex Lafferty explores the profound sense of overwhelm experienced by millennial mothers who are caught between unprecedented professional progress and exhausting societal expectations. Through the…