On Armistice Day, LAURA PERRINS is joined by Ronan McGreevy of the Irish Times to discuss the history of Irish soldiers in British wars, the relationship between Collins and Churchill, the controversies over poppy wearing, and more:
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The UK on the precipice
Laura is once more joined by Frank Haviland of The New Conservative. They review recent events in the UK, where immigration policy is making Labour the least popular government in history, and shocking crimes appear weekly:
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Self-loathing with Stella
Laura is joined by therapist and Genspect founder STELLA O'MALLEY. They talk all things transgender, from Stella's childhood desire to be a boy, how many girls are afflicted by self-loathing, and how social contagion online is threatening our children.00:00 Introduction to Stella and Genspect02:48 Personal Journey and Early Experiences with Gender Dysphoria05:30 The Rise of Trans Ideology and Its Impact08:21 The Medicalisation of Gender Dysphoria11:19 Social Contagion and Its Effects on Youth14:04 The Role of Parents and Society in Gender Identity16:50 The Detransition Movement and Its Implications19:56 The Psychological and Social Consequences of Transitioning22:32 The Influence of Social Media on Mental Health25:24 The Future of Gender Identity Discussions28:20 Conclusion and Reflections on Parenting and SocietyClick here to watch a video of this episode.
https://youtu.be/SlFW2oL0Wz0
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The Steen Across the Water
The President who never was? With two days to go until polling, Gript's LAURA PERRINS is joined on the podcast by Maria Steen, to discuss her career, family, activism, beliefs, and the Presidential Campaign that very nearly was.00:00 Introduction to Maria Steen's Journey02:46 Engagement in Public Debates05:55 The Impact of Recent Referenda08:46 The Decision to Run for Presidential Nomination11:58 Challenges in Securing Nomination15:14 Experiences in Council Chambers17:57 The Role of Media and Public Perception20:56 Reflections on the Presidential Election24:12 Future Considerations and Closing Thoughts
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Discussions with Delehanty
Gript's Laura Perrins sits down for a riveting hour with ex-Presidential candidate Nick Delehanty. On the agenda: Running for President; Exposing the IPAS racket; Running the numbers on the deposit return scheme; and reacting to international developments.
"My Granny is Irish" is a weekly podcast where Gript's Laura Perrins meets figures from the world of journalism, politics, religion and philosophy to discuss big ideas, their connection with Ireland, current affairs, as well as a light sprinkling of relationships, entertainment, dating, and books and television.
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