
Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry
A podcast about sexual politics www.louiseperry.co.uk
Latest episodes

Jun 26, 2024 • 42min
The Church of Transgenderism - Colette Colfer | Maiden Mother Matriarch 90
Writer and lecturer Colette Colfer discusses parallels between transgenderism and world religions, questioning if it's a Christian heresy. They explore Ireland's rapid secularization and societal shifts. Topics include gender identity as a belief system, societal acceptance, and the impact of technological advancements on traditional values.

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Jun 23, 2024 • 48min
The Power of Nonconformism - Bryan Caplan | Maiden Mother Matriarch 89
Professor of economics Bryan Caplan discusses the benefits of nonconformism, challenges the value of education, debates on open borders, explores balancing creativity with conformity in work environments, reflects on historical societal trends, and emphasizes the importance of questioning norms for societal progress.

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Jun 19, 2024 • 58min
Europe's Right-Wing Revolt - Christopher Caldwell | Maiden Mother Matriarch 88
Christopher Caldwell dives into the complexities of French politics, discussing Macron's controversial immigration policies and challenges. The conversation explores ethnic conflict in Europe, declining birth rates, Christianity's influence on society, and the impact of birth rates, immigration policies, and technology on countries like Japan and Britain. The effects of the information revolution on the global economy, the driving force behind right populist party votes in European elections, and youth engagement in politics are also highlighted.

Jun 16, 2024 • 47min
The Science of Dating - Alex DatePsych | Maiden Mother Matriarch 87
Alex DatePsych, a researcher in behavioural science, discusses divorce, cheating, slut shaming, age gaps, and what men and women find attractive in the opposite sex. They also explore gender differences in cheating motivations, societal perceptions of promiscuity, age gap relationships, and physical resemblance between parents and their child.

Jun 12, 2024 • 47min
A Gay History of London - Peter Parker | Maiden Mother Matriarch 86
Historian Peter Parker discusses perceptions of rising homosexuality post-WWII, military ties to male prostitution, and public views on lesbianism in London. They explore the decriminalization of homosexuality, media portrayal, and espionage discrimination. Insights on the Wolfenden report, elite attitudes, and evolving policies in the armed forces.

Jun 9, 2024 • 41min
Making a Monarch - Nicola Tallis | Maiden Mother Matriarch 85
Historian Nicola Tallis discusses Elizabeth I's early life, the challenges of marriage for Tudor women, religious conflict, the importance of reputation, and why the Tudors are still fascinating.

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Jun 5, 2024 • 48min
The Trouble with Modernity - Mary Harrington | Maiden Mother Matriarch 84
Mary Harrington, the original reactionary feminist, discusses the perils of technology, the conflicted position of women on the Right, and the possibility of apocalypse in the context of modernity and relationships between men and women.

Jun 2, 2024 • 49min
Deconstructing Wokeness - Eric Kaufmann 83 | Maiden Mother Matriarch
Eric Kaufmann, Professor of Politics, delves into the origins and spread of woke ideology, discussing its impact beyond elite circles, the gender gap among young people, and the cultural impact on racial inequality.

May 29, 2024 • 48min
After the Revolution - Nellie Bowles | Maiden Mother Matriarch 82
Journalist Nellie Bowles discusses her shift from liberal to conservative viewpoints, addressing homelessness, anti-policing movements, and transgenderism. She reflects on reporting in Seattle's Chas, challenges of ideological expectations, and navigating the modern crisis of homelessness. The conversation explores perceptions of political opponents, pediatric transition, and mainstream gender identity discourse.

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May 26, 2024 • 42min
The Second Reformation - Tom Holland | Maiden Mother Matriarch 81
Tom Holland, co-host of the Rest is History podcast, discusses the ideological revolution of the 1960s as a second Reformation. They explore parallels between historical shifts and current ideologies, complexities of Christianity's legacy, the influence of traumatic events on morality, the intersection of religion and civil rights, and the interplay between wealth and religiosity.
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