Laura is joined by Aontú leader Peadar ToibÃn TD. They discuss Laura's skepticism of, and Peadar's enthusiasm for, a United Ireland. Would a United Ireland be more British? Would there be economic benefits? How will unionism find a home in a new Ireland? A spicy hour:
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When Laura met Michael
This week, Laura is joined by well-known journalist with the Daily Telegraph and others, Michael Murphy. They discuss Michael's outside perspective on Ireland's immigration crisis, his Irish heritage, and the hidden cost of Ireland's bumper but misleading GDP:
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Saints and Scholars
This week Laura talks to Father John Hogan, host of EWTN's Forgotten Heritage. They discuss John's work on the cause for Sainthood of Irish Jesuit Willie Doyle, the importance of nurturing joy in your life, why miracles do happen, and the dangers of the occult:Â
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The Lion and the Shamrock
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:
"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.