Saving Culture (from itself)

Anger and Apathy in Irish Elections: Saving Culture in Ireland with Ian O'Doherty

Saving Culture welcomes Ian O'Doherty, a longtime Irish journalist who writes for the Irish Independent and the Spectator. Our conversation delves into the recent Irish general election, exploring voter sentiment characterised by anger and apathy, the evolving identity of Sinn Féin, the housing crisis exacerbated by immigration policies, and the rise of independent parties like Aontu. It also discusses the political landscape in Dublin, the impact of immigration on Irish society, and the role of media in shaping public perception. The discussion concludes with reflections on the future of Irish politics and the challenges ahead.

My father, the atheist whose death led me to belief

Jenny reflects on her atheist father's death and how it led her to belief in God. She shares memories of her father and his influence on her worldview. Jenny also recounts a dream she had before her father's death, which she believes was a message from him. This dream opened her up to the possibility of a higher plane of consciousness and sparked her journey to belief.

Politically homeless? Join me at Saving Culture (from itself)

The term politically homeless is the most accurate description for what a lot of people are experiencing right now. Join me for a quick debrief of what my Substack -- Saving Culture (from itself) is all about. Featuring a cameo from my little sausage dog Max.

The Cass Review

The conversation discusses recent developments in the opposition to sex-changing medical procedures for children.

All Quiet on Set: how early 2000's kid's tv paved the way for our current nightmare

The read essay explores the exploitation of children in the entertainment industry, specifically focusing on the child stars of Nickelodeon in the early 2000s. It discusses the inappropriate content and behavior that these child stars were subjected to, as well as the lack of protection from the network and its executives. The conversation also highlights the role of parents in putting their children in harm's way for their own personal reasons. It draws parallels between the exploitation of child stars and the current trend of pushing children towards gender transition. The conversation emphasizes the importance of maintaining boundaries between childhood and adulthood and the negative consequences of blurring those lines.