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The Weight of Silence: Why We Feel So Alone in Global Crises | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery explores the profound emotional toll of modern global crises, addressing the phenomenon know…
3 weeks, 3 days ago
Why I Stopped Trying to Look Perfect This Summer | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery explores the cultural and psychological shift behind why people are stopping their shirts du…
3 weeks, 4 days ago
When Tech Fails Kids: The Heartbreak Behind the Headlines | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery explores the profound ethical crisis at the intersection of technology and child safety, foc…
3 weeks, 5 days ago
The Resit Trap: When Education Becomes a Relentless Cycle | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery examines the controversial mandatory GCSE resit policy in England, exploring how the require…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
The Show Choir Secret: Why Student Clubs Save Us | Today in Context
This episode of 'Today in Context' explores the profound psychological and social impact of student societies, arguing that they are essential infras…
4 weeks ago
The Grading Trap: Why Ofsted Is Breaking Teachers | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery explores the growing crisis within England's education system, focusing on the intense press…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
The Loneliness Epidemic: How Adults Are Building Real Connection | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery explores the growing loneliness epidemic among adults and offers practical, compassionate st…
1 month ago
The Quiet Crisis in Our Classrooms: Saving Teachers | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery explores the silent but devastating crisis facing educators today: the mass exodus of teache…
1 month ago
Why We Finally Feed Kids Properly: Jamie Oliver’s 20-Year Wait | Today in Context
This episode explores the historic shift in UK school food standards, marking the culmination of Jamie Oliver’s two-decade campaign to improve childr…
1 month ago
Gloria Steinem’s Quiet Revolution: What Feminism Taught Us About Listening | Today in Context
In this episode of Today in Context, host Orlaith Lowery reflects on the passing of feminist icon Gloria Steinem at age 92, moving beyond standard ob…
1 month ago