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

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.

May 22, 2024 • 53min
The Virtue of Motherhood - Helen Roy | Maiden Mother Matriarch 80
Helen Roy, Fellow at the Claremont Institute, discusses the spiritual loss of single sex spaces and the courage of motherhood. Topics include challenges in modern motherhood, gender roles in French peasant culture, embracing the complexity of motherhood, home birthing culture, and personal reflections on pregnancy and surrender.

May 19, 2024 • 44min
Why Women Live Longer - Coleen T. Murphy | Maiden Mother Matriarch 79
Coleen T. Murphy, a Professor of Molecular Biology at Princeton, discusses the science of longevity, exploring why women live longer, the genetic advantages women have in aging, and the correlation between reproductive span and lifespan in various organisms. She also delves into the impact of the germline on longevity pathways and the importance of muscle health for longevity.

May 15, 2024 • 47min
Revenge of The Red Pill - Cassie Jaye | Maiden Mother Matriarch 78
Filmmaker Cassie Jaye discusses her controversial documentary 'The Red Pill' and her journey from feminism to considering men's rights activism. They delve into the challenges faced during the film's production, the backlash experienced, and the importance of presenting different perspectives in gender rights dialogue.