Current Affairs
The Evolution of Work in a Post-Office Era
In a recent tweet, radio populist Julia Hartley-Brewer expressed concern over empty tube stations, attributing the situation to home workers and forecasting an impending recession. This sentiment is echoed by other populist figures such as Liz Truss and Jacob Rees-Mogg. As someone who has been working independently since 1997, I have been reflecting on the complexities of office dynamics and the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a ...
Anti-Wokeness – A Desperate Bid for Attention
In the ever-evolving landscape of celebrity culture, the latest trend has been for faded stars find themselves grasping at straws for a resurgence. One peculiar fad that has emerged in recent times is the adoption of an "anti-woke" stance. It seems that failed celebrities, footballers and politicians are drawn to this controversial narrative to reclaim their place in the spotlight. Why indulge in such madness? Pursuit of Attention I ...
Stepping Out of Christmas!
When December arrives, the winter gloom descends upon us. Then the Christmas lights swoop in like knights in twinkling armor, apparently granting us the permission to eat and get pissed. Pubs and restaurants turn into bustling havens, and suddenly, everyone’s as jolly as Santa Claus himself. The build up to Christmas is still a wonderful time of the year. However, after the much-anticipated work break ends, the winter gloom hangs around ...
Unveiling the Shadows: The Reality of Corruption and the Call for Accountability
The radio today had a guest, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, discussing positivity and negativity. He talked about journaling life to figure out what makes us happy or unhappy. It got me thinking about watching a new ITV Drama on the Post Office Horizon scandal. Sometimes it's tough balancing being informed and not feeling hopeless. Still, despite the tough content, it's been eye-opening. It's made me sure that there are truly awful people out there. ...
Christmas Comedy
On Christmas Day, millions of people across the globe put Netflix on the TV to watch Ricky Gervais’s new stand up routine. Gervais is making millions and millions from these shows, allowing him a string of “I don’t care, I’m loaded” jokes that Billy Connolly perfected decades ago. It’s a clever way of getting the audience onside. Micky Flanagan does it as well but in a far funnier way than Gervais, in my opinion. From The Office ...