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My Granny is Irish
Laura Perrins
8 episodes
3 days ago
"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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"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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Episodes (8/8)
My Granny is Irish
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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3 days ago
1 hour 5 minutes

My Granny is Irish
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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1 week ago
58 minutes

My Granny is Irish
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 Genspect

02:48 Personal Journey and Early Experiences with Gender Dysphoria

05:30 The Rise of Trans Ideology and Its Impact

08:21 The Medicalisation of Gender Dysphoria

11:19 Social Contagion and Its Effects on Youth

14:04 The Role of Parents and Society in Gender Identity

16:50 The Detransition Movement and Its Implications

19:56 The Psychological and Social Consequences of Transitioning

22:32 The Influence of Social Media on Mental Health

25:24 The Future of Gender Identity Discussions

28:20 Conclusion and Reflections on Parenting and Society

Click here to watch a video of this episode.
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 3 minutes

My Granny is Irish
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 Journey

02:46 Engagement in Public Debates

05:55 The Impact of Recent Referenda

08:46 The Decision to Run for Presidential Nomination

11:58 Challenges in Securing Nomination

15:14 Experiences in Council Chambers

17:57 The Role of Media and Public Perception

20:56 Reflections on the Presidential Election

24:12 Future Considerations and Closing Thoughts

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3 weeks ago
59 minutes

My Granny is Irish
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.

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1 month ago
1 hour 2 minutes

My Granny is Irish
Debating Ethnonationalism

Ethnonationalism or cultural inheritance? Buchanan or Trump? Immigration or Pro-Natalism? Laura Perrins and Tim Stanley of the Daily Telegraph debate the big fault lines in the political right in this week's unmissable podcast:

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1 month ago
1 hour 4 minutes

My Granny is Irish
The Censorship Industrial Complex

Laura sits down with Robert Clarke from the Alliance Defending Freedom to discuss the attacks on free speech spreading across the west. In particular, they look at the EU's digital services act, and the threat it poses to online freedom:

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest

01:50 The Role of ADF in Defending Freedoms

05:35 Buffer Zones and Free Speech Issues

09:16 Criminalisation of Prayer and Witnessing

12:49 Religious Literacy and Understanding

16:14 Censorship and the Chilling Effect

19:54 Global Censorship Trends and Case Studies

23:20 The Impact of Social Media on Free Speech

27:15 The Role of Feelings in Speech Regulation

30:57 The Future of Free Speech in Europe

34:40 Conclusion and Call to Action

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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

My Granny is Irish
Jailhouse Rock

In the first episode of her new podcast, Laura Perrins meets David Shipley, columnist with the Telegraph and the Spectator, about life in boarding school and Wandsworth prison. They also discuss parenting, faith, virtue and vice, and Reform's big chance in the UK.

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1 month ago
1 hour 6 minutes

My Granny is Irish
"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.