My Granny is Irish Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/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. Gript Media 9ded252b-b67c-50a3-806b-037e741ced63 no en Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:58:15 -0700 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:59:08 -0700 http://www.gript.ie https://img.transistorcdn.com/RAchJU9mhOGADLMXBKGWJ8OILr6nm1YtTQ_Zdluuuks/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80MTlh/ODE4OGFjMjg5MmMy/ZDNiNWJkMDVhOWZm/MDg4Yi5qcGc.jpg My Granny is Irish http://www.gript.ie episodic Laura Perrins "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. "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. Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television Gript Media No No The Dáil is like Sesame Street 32 32 The Dáil is like Sesame Street full 98fb2924-8303-4999-a3a9-0a5d18d8236b https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe89f813 This week on the podcast Laura spoke to Cllr Gavin Pepper. This Councillor explained his work in his constituency of Ballymun-Finglas, the issue of housing, the lack of investment, the problem with suspended sentences and the need for universal health care. 

]]> This week on the podcast Laura spoke to Cllr Gavin Pepper. This Councillor explained his work in his constituency of Ballymun-Finglas, the issue of housing, the lack of investment, the problem with suspended sentences and the need for universal health care. 

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:58:09 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3798 This week on the podcast Laura spoke to Cllr Gavin Pepper. This Councillor explained his work in his constituency of Ballymun-Finglas, the issue of housing, the lack of investment, the problem with suspended sentences and the need for universal health care. 

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The importance of single-sex spaces 31 31 The importance of single-sex spaces full 08e9a85b-a020-40d3-b372-da2084db23d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebb513c7 This week Laura spoke to Laoise de Brún BL. She explains her organisation the Countess and the Women's Coalition on Immigration. Laoise explains how we are asked to suspend our innate knowledge of life when it comes to transgenderism and immigration. We talk about the cancellation of Irish lecturer Dr Michael Foran at Oxford University and the state of maternity care in Ireland. 

]]> This week Laura spoke to Laoise de Brún BL. She explains her organisation the Countess and the Women's Coalition on Immigration. Laoise explains how we are asked to suspend our innate knowledge of life when it comes to transgenderism and immigration. We talk about the cancellation of Irish lecturer Dr Michael Foran at Oxford University and the state of maternity care in Ireland. 

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:29:37 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 2738 This week Laura spoke to Laoise de Brún BL. She explains her organisation the Countess and the Women's Coalition on Immigration. Laoise explains how we are asked to suspend our innate knowledge of life when it comes to transgenderism and immigration. We talk about the cancellation of Irish lecturer Dr Michael Foran at Oxford University and the state of maternity care in Ireland. 

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The woke national curriculum 30 30 The woke national curriculum full 11c44dc2-9aa1-4533-a774-7af3aefb16fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/241abaca On this week's podcast, Laura spoke to commentator and head of the Iona Institute, David Quinn. David explains how the national curriculum is trying to make your 4 year old into a 'global citizen', how the history curriculum is left-wing indoctrination that views nationalism as an extreme political movement, the Pope's challenge to AI and the problem of falling global birth rates. David also explains how he wants people to have more sex. 

]]> On this week's podcast, Laura spoke to commentator and head of the Iona Institute, David Quinn. David explains how the national curriculum is trying to make your 4 year old into a 'global citizen', how the history curriculum is left-wing indoctrination that views nationalism as an extreme political movement, the Pope's challenge to AI and the problem of falling global birth rates. David also explains how he wants people to have more sex. 

]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:11:14 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 2910 On this week's podcast, Laura spoke to commentator and head of the Iona Institute, David Quinn. David explains how the national curriculum is trying to make your 4 year old into a 'global citizen', how the history curriculum is left-wing indoctrination that views nationalism as an extreme political movement, the Pope's challenge to AI and the problem of falling global birth rates. David also explains how he wants people to have more sex. 

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Government Abdicates Responsibility 29 29 Government Abdicates Responsibility full 070f5f18-7f3a-45f7-a94c-a1d55ee3ca8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c0743435 In this week's podcast, Laura talks to Councillor Linda de Courcy. We discuss Independent Ireland's loss in the Galway by-election, is it hard to break the status quo with the PR system, race-baiting by the left, victims that count and victims that do not, mixed-sex bathrooms, the EU Migration pact, and Laura's fury over the Deposit Return scheme. Finally, the councillor explains why orange juice is toxic. 

]]> In this week's podcast, Laura talks to Councillor Linda de Courcy. We discuss Independent Ireland's loss in the Galway by-election, is it hard to break the status quo with the PR system, race-baiting by the left, victims that count and victims that do not, mixed-sex bathrooms, the EU Migration pact, and Laura's fury over the Deposit Return scheme. Finally, the councillor explains why orange juice is toxic. 

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 04:53:29 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3629 In this week's podcast, Laura talks to Councillor Linda de Courcy. We discuss Independent Ireland's loss in the Galway by-election, is it hard to break the status quo with the PR system, race-baiting by the left, victims that count and victims that do not, mixed-sex bathrooms, the EU Migration pact, and Laura's fury over the Deposit Return scheme. Finally, the councillor explains why orange juice is toxic. 

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Govt goal is not the welfare of the people 28 28 Govt goal is not the welfare of the people full 93dac550-a2f5-4455-91c9-8dbd24ec94db https://share.transistor.fm/s/18da5f49 This week Laura spoke to economist Cromac Lucey of Gript and the Sunday Times. 

Corma explains how a bigger state is not the solution to Ireland's problems, the problem with the lack of accountability and responsibility in the civil service, population growth, and the need for a right wing alternative to FF and FG. 


]]> This week Laura spoke to economist Cromac Lucey of Gript and the Sunday Times. 

Corma explains how a bigger state is not the solution to Ireland's problems, the problem with the lack of accountability and responsibility in the civil service, population growth, and the need for a right wing alternative to FF and FG. 


]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 03:27:44 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3310 This week Laura spoke to economist Cromac Lucey of Gript and the Sunday Times. 

Corma explains how a bigger state is not the solution to Ireland's problems, the problem with the lack of accountability and responsibility in the civil service, population growth, and the need for a right wing alternative to FF and FG. 


]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Harold's Cross Urinate Together school 27 27 Harold's Cross Urinate Together school full 17596236-bf32-47a7-bfd3-442bc1ecd024 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2b21ab39 This week on the podcast, Laura talks to Dr Stella O'Malley who, unlike the Taoiseach, is an expert on transgender matters. Dr O'Malley describes transgender policies as an 'ongoing medical scandal of gargantuan proportions.' We discuss why the Taoiseach may come to regret his comments stating that he believes in the existence of transgender children, who funds the NGOs pushing this agenda, the dangers of mixed-sex toilets, how to think about antidepressants, and the mental load.

]]> This week on the podcast, Laura talks to Dr Stella O'Malley who, unlike the Taoiseach, is an expert on transgender matters. Dr O'Malley describes transgender policies as an 'ongoing medical scandal of gargantuan proportions.' We discuss why the Taoiseach may come to regret his comments stating that he believes in the existence of transgender children, who funds the NGOs pushing this agenda, the dangers of mixed-sex toilets, how to think about antidepressants, and the mental load.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 03:28:36 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3633 This week on the podcast, Laura talks to Dr Stella O'Malley who, unlike the Taoiseach, is an expert on transgender matters. Dr O'Malley describes transgender policies as an 'ongoing medical scandal of gargantuan proportions.' We discuss why the Taoiseach may come to regret his comments stating that he believes in the existence of transgender children, who funds the NGOs pushing this agenda, the dangers of mixed-sex toilets, how to think about antidepressants, and the mental load.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Peadar’s poll surge 26 26 Peadar’s poll surge full 67085630-3f5d-440f-b33e-923450935b60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c59d6811 Laura talks to Peadar Tóibín about Aontú's growing support, possible coalitions, immigration and work visas, and the three day wait for an abortion.

]]> Laura talks to Peadar Tóibín about Aontú's growing support, possible coalitions, immigration and work visas, and the three day wait for an abortion.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2026 03:08:27 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 2720 Laura talks to Peadar Tóibín about Aontú's growing support, possible coalitions, immigration and work visas, and the three day wait for an abortion.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Girl Power 25 25 Girl Power full a3dc51c1-3354-4640-a22b-cd3fb9ff3e71 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a7f0dfb0 Laura talks to Elaine Mullally about women in politics, setting up Independent Ireland, Leo Varadkar as a free speech martyr, and flying in for social welfare payments.

]]> Laura talks to Elaine Mullally about women in politics, setting up Independent Ireland, Leo Varadkar as a free speech martyr, and flying in for social welfare payments.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:25:49 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3549 Laura talks to Elaine Mullally about women in politics, setting up Independent Ireland, Leo Varadkar as a free speech martyr, and flying in for social welfare payments.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The Government Is Out of Touch 24 24 The Government Is Out of Touch full edd5c8e9-1fdd-45c6-85a8-8459bc459b32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8350f0c8 This week Laura talks to Ken O'Flynn of Independent Ireland. Laura asks who is jumping ship to Independent Ireland, if Ken is an egomaniac, his opinion on the fuel protests, and Leo Varadkar's attack on rural Ireland.

]]> This week Laura talks to Ken O'Flynn of Independent Ireland. Laura asks who is jumping ship to Independent Ireland, if Ken is an egomaniac, his opinion on the fuel protests, and Leo Varadkar's attack on rural Ireland.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 03:23:27 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3638 This week Laura talks to Ken O'Flynn of Independent Ireland. Laura asks who is jumping ship to Independent Ireland, if Ken is an egomaniac, his opinion on the fuel protests, and Leo Varadkar's attack on rural Ireland.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Seán Lemass was a patriot 23 23 Seán Lemass was a patriot full ab5b98d1-d8d8-40cc-92b4-97266192cbc5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07524113 In this episode of just 46 mins, Ronan covers nearly 100 years of Irish politics. He explains how Lemass modernised Ireland, met President Kennedy, how he took Ireland to Europe, and why Dublin airport should be called Sean Lemass airport

]]> In this episode of just 46 mins, Ronan covers nearly 100 years of Irish politics. He explains how Lemass modernised Ireland, met President Kennedy, how he took Ireland to Europe, and why Dublin airport should be called Sean Lemass airport

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:20:05 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 2717 In this episode of just 46 mins, Ronan covers nearly 100 years of Irish politics. He explains how Lemass modernised Ireland, met President Kennedy, how he took Ireland to Europe, and why Dublin airport should be called Sean Lemass airport

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Make Crime Illegal again 22 22 Make Crime Illegal again full 356b91e4-db6c-48a8-a24f-dabdf3d26c40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/658e2a3e This week Laura recounts how a momentary blip cost her an entire online identity, Nick walks us through the coming fuel price crisis for the economy, the hosts debate the Meath house demolition, and they ask: Is linking migration to crime "fringe"?

]]> This week Laura recounts how a momentary blip cost her an entire online identity, Nick walks us through the coming fuel price crisis for the economy, the hosts debate the Meath house demolition, and they ask: Is linking migration to crime "fringe"?

]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 02:20:09 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3963 This week Laura recounts how a momentary blip cost her an entire online identity, Nick walks us through the coming fuel price crisis for the economy, the hosts debate the Meath house demolition, and they ask: Is linking migration to crime "fringe"?

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Energy isn't a luxury 21 21 Energy isn't a luxury full ea150c72-62fa-430b-bdf0-e409ecda7377 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a31b3f35 This week, Laura grills Aontu leader Peadar Toibin on the party's position on cutting carbon and fuel taxes, the cost of living, neutrality, and how best to protect our children online.

]]> This week, Laura grills Aontu leader Peadar Toibin on the party's position on cutting carbon and fuel taxes, the cost of living, neutrality, and how best to protect our children online.

]]> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:03:04 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 4341 This week, Laura grills Aontu leader Peadar Toibin on the party's position on cutting carbon and fuel taxes, the cost of living, neutrality, and how best to protect our children online.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Eat your Greens before they eat you 20 20 Eat your Greens before they eat you full 3cfc0d13-11a4-495e-b797-7482d2c8f48a https://share.transistor.fm/s/96755be7 Laura and Nick sit down this week to discuss the UK by-election, and the growing radicalism of the UK and Irish Greens. Also: Another deep dive by Nick into the companies making bank on IPAS accomodation; Laura stands up for old Trees; and housing policy gets more confused.

]]> Laura and Nick sit down this week to discuss the UK by-election, and the growing radicalism of the UK and Irish Greens. Also: Another deep dive by Nick into the companies making bank on IPAS accomodation; Laura stands up for old Trees; and housing policy gets more confused.

]]> Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:20:24 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3800 Laura and Nick sit down this week to discuss the UK by-election, and the growing radicalism of the UK and Irish Greens. Also: Another deep dive by Nick into the companies making bank on IPAS accomodation; Laura stands up for old Trees; and housing policy gets more confused.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Human Rights laws are breaking society 19 19 Human Rights laws are breaking society full 7decce6b-5da9-43b1-9b2a-37159c7937e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9f3576f Laura and Nick are reunited this week, in a podcast that asks: Are human rights laws breaking society? They discuss the impact on immigration, parenting, family, and gender. And Laura asks: Is it time to invest in big cat?

]]> Laura and Nick are reunited this week, in a podcast that asks: Are human rights laws breaking society? They discuss the impact on immigration, parenting, family, and gender. And Laura asks: Is it time to invest in big cat?

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:29 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3487 Laura and Nick are reunited this week, in a podcast that asks: Are human rights laws breaking society? They discuss the impact on immigration, parenting, family, and gender. And Laura asks: Is it time to invest in big cat?

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Grassroots Ireland 18 18 Grassroots Ireland full 45d75056-26fe-4448-9e92-86073c321cae https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c23ecd5 With Laura on a deserved break, NICK DELEHANTY is joined this week by Independent Councillor Michael Fleming. They discuss housing, why small business gets a raw deal, the challenges for independent candidates, and why the Irish right struggles to unite: 

]]> With Laura on a deserved break, NICK DELEHANTY is joined this week by Independent Councillor Michael Fleming. They discuss housing, why small business gets a raw deal, the challenges for independent candidates, and why the Irish right struggles to unite: 

]]> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:19:26 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3104 With Laura on a deserved break, NICK DELEHANTY is joined this week by Independent Councillor Michael Fleming. They discuss housing, why small business gets a raw deal, the challenges for independent candidates, and why the Irish right struggles to unite: 

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Randy Andy and corrupt Mandy 17 17 Randy Andy and corrupt Mandy full 26b9889f-0783-40de-bf56-dc8a0a7ed731 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f47f721a With Nick away this week, Laura is joined by Frank Havilland of The New Conservative. They discuss the Epstein upheaval in the UK, the fall of Mandelson, the rise of Reform, how immigration remains the elephant in the room, and whether noisy kids in public are a problem:

]]> With Nick away this week, Laura is joined by Frank Havilland of The New Conservative. They discuss the Epstein upheaval in the UK, the fall of Mandelson, the rise of Reform, how immigration remains the elephant in the room, and whether noisy kids in public are a problem:

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:31:38 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3462 With Nick away this week, Laura is joined by Frank Havilland of The New Conservative. They discuss the Epstein upheaval in the UK, the fall of Mandelson, the rise of Reform, how immigration remains the elephant in the room, and whether noisy kids in public are a problem:

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Davos Man versus World 16 16 Davos Man versus World full eb9aff1d-5af7-4137-91fd-7ebcf3714168 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5078bca7 Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty reflect on the sudden shift in global affairs at Davos. Meanwhile Nick outlines the Government's army of special advisers, and Laura reflects on recent twitter controversy.

]]> Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty reflect on the sudden shift in global affairs at Davos. Meanwhile Nick outlines the Government's army of special advisers, and Laura reflects on recent twitter controversy.

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:22:27 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3887 Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty reflect on the sudden shift in global affairs at Davos. Meanwhile Nick outlines the Government's army of special advisers, and Laura reflects on recent twitter controversy.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Vulture Culture 15 15 Vulture Culture full 5125dbf1-1b22-4fc0-92d6-9e8e219e9f27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/940ca743 Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland's "vulture fund culture" in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth...for the better?

]]> Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland's "vulture fund culture" in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth...for the better?

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:19:00 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 4318 Laura Perrins and Nick Delehanty dive headlong this week into Ireland's "vulture fund culture" in the housing market, how it affects you, and how it distorts our politics. Also: Irish media as PR machine; and is social media radicalising the youth...for the better?

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No There's Something About Mary 14 14 There's Something About Mary full 601304f6-a6f7-42ea-b34f-554a8fd731ce https://share.transistor.fm/s/643ead59 Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over.

]]> Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over.

]]> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:13:58 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3709 Laura Perrins and her new regular co-host NICK DELEHANTY kick off their 2026 partnership in a week brimming with news: Mary McAleese hates baptism; Irish politicians hate accountability; The money might be running out; and AI might be taking over.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Women on Top 13 13 Women on Top full 6edcd792-b245-4b72-8dce-ee90de57ff32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37416cc0 Laura kicks off her 2026 podcast series with Daily Telegraph journalist Michael Murphy: They discuss the modern gender wars, the dominance of women in the culture, the effect on men's mental health and emotional expression. And there's some bonus geopolitics too:

]]> Laura kicks off her 2026 podcast series with Daily Telegraph journalist Michael Murphy: They discuss the modern gender wars, the dominance of women in the culture, the effect on men's mental health and emotional expression. And there's some bonus geopolitics too:

]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:05:13 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 4510 Laura kicks off her 2026 podcast series with Daily Telegraph journalist Michael Murphy: They discuss the modern gender wars, the dominance of women in the culture, the effect on men's mental health and emotional expression. And there's some bonus geopolitics too:

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The cost of government crisis 12 12 The cost of government crisis full 8da04f00-b8da-40f9-81bf-a1e4ba1540fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/187f8a87 "It's not a cost of living crisis, it's a cost of government crisis" - Nick Delehanty joins Laura this week to discuss the cost of living in Ireland, his problems with Holly Cairns style politics, and why he'd like Ireland to be more "Swiss Neutral" than "Irish Neutral": 

]]> "It's not a cost of living crisis, it's a cost of government crisis" - Nick Delehanty joins Laura this week to discuss the cost of living in Ireland, his problems with Holly Cairns style politics, and why he'd like Ireland to be more "Swiss Neutral" than "Irish Neutral": 

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:03:33 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3804 "It's not a cost of living crisis, it's a cost of government crisis" - Nick Delehanty joins Laura this week to discuss the cost of living in Ireland, his problems with Holly Cairns style politics, and why he'd like Ireland to be more "Swiss Neutral" than "Irish Neutral": 

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Unmaking the Union 11 11 Unmaking the Union full 4ebe76f7-2ef7-4e29-ba71-95b7a5dc529e https://share.transistor.fm/s/3dc56772 Laura is joined by Aontú leader Peadar Toibín 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:

]]> Laura is joined by Aontú leader Peadar Toibín 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:

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2025 06:51:47 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3785 Laura is joined by Aontú leader Peadar Toibín 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:

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No When Laura met Michael 10 10 When Laura met Michael full 874fd51c-85e7-44e4-8767-1d2a1e1937cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/3ce63db1 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:

]]> 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:

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 04:19:24 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 4093 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:

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Saints and Scholars 9 9 Saints and Scholars full b1fda509-2c1a-42a5-9c57-1485574596a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14d13174 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: 

]]> 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: 

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 04:05:19 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3362 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: 

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The Lion and the Shamrock 8 8 The Lion and the Shamrock full 5e667f2a-6c73-4749-9bf7-8feae231e428 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d5a9bed 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:

]]> 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:

]]> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:03:21 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3928 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:

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The UK on the precipice 7 7 The UK on the precipice full 7e401e7f-b760-4960-a50d-6a767da32ba1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6c43daef 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:

]]> 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:

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:11:10 -0800 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3507 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:

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Self-loathing with Stella 6 6 Self-loathing with Stella full 80c14d49-17ad-414e-a19d-bf31292208f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43cfc054 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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]]> 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.
https://youtu.be/SlFW2oL0Wz0

]]> Sun, 26 Oct 2025 05:04:44 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3811 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.
https://youtu.be/SlFW2oL0Wz0

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The Steen Across the Water 5 5 The Steen Across the Water full 1b389c62-97fb-4642-8260-8f89bfed53df https://share.transistor.fm/s/46bd6ab0 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

]]> 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

]]> Wed, 22 Oct 2025 03:21:09 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3591 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

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Discussions with Delehanty 4 4 Discussions with Delehanty full b8218a63-9415-46ec-9ca8-d5768a8b7d7a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2aa1da3b 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:45:29 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3734 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.

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Debating Ethnonationalism 3 3 Debating Ethnonationalism full 85e7d5be-774f-47ba-a887-923b60f66908 https://share.transistor.fm/s/111a8672 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:

]]> 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:

]]> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 03:18:36 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3891 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:

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No The Censorship Industrial Complex 2 2 The Censorship Industrial Complex full b19ab050-33a9-4bcb-8bbe-b717fd595e3a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a60e3f5 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

]]> 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

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 03:43:44 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 3703 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

]]> Ireland, current affairs, relationships, dating, television No Jailhouse Rock 1 1 Jailhouse Rock full c2fdde37-3dbc-4b51-9db3-e8c5706f7048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f876794 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:33:53 -0700 Laura Perrins Laura Perrins 4000 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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