Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

Evolutionary anthropologist Anna Machin discusses the origins of parental love, differences between romantic and parental love, maternal love dynamics, and the evolution of fatherhood in humans. Topics include bonding behaviors, neurobiological processes, father's role in child development, and the importance of strong parent-child relationships.

Catherine Salmon, a Professor of Psychology, delves into topics like sibling conflict, anorexia, slash fiction, and the evolutionary basis of sexual attraction. The discussion includes insights on female body changes, male preferences in porn, and the link between androgen exposure and fanfiction preferences.

Journalist Lisa Selin Davis discusses the history of American suburbs, Betty Friedan's legacy, and social costs of women entering the workforce. Topics include morality development in infants, impact of feminized culture on societal norms, and parental influence on decision-making. The conversation also explores male sexuality, online pornography, and women's interest in BDSM.

Psychologist Paul Bloom discusses morality in babies, the role of disgust in moral development, feminization's impact on homophobia, empathy in decision-making, male sexuality preferences, women's interest in BDSM fantasies.

Screenwriter Gareth Roberts discusses the rise of women on Grindr, lesser-known aspects of female sexuality, and the impact of trans activism on gay men. The conversation covers confusion around transphobic incidents, complexities within the LGBTQ+ community, and challenges faced by gender non-conforming individuals in society.

James Orr, Assoc. Prof. of Philosophy of Religion, discusses NatCon UK, Conservative Party struggles, 1960s impact, wokeness in Christianity, and importance of conservative global collaborations. Topics include conservative conference organization, social issues like pronatalism, free speech battles in universities, impact of cancellation scandals on academic freedom, influence of Christianity on 'wokeness', and changes in Christian moral teachings over time.

Elizabeth Oldfield discusses the appeal of charismatic Christianity, balancing feminine and masculine aspects of faith, intentional community living, and interpreting the Bible amidst culture wars. She also explores passing down faith cross-generationally and the decision of sending children to a Christian school.

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.

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.

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.