The Richie Allen Show

On today's show Richie interviews...The Missus! Yes! She has been namechecked thousands of times on the show but Caroline or "El Froggo" as she has become known to Richie's listeners, has never appeared on the show. This is the first time she has ever been interviewed.

She is a remarkable woman. As a teenager she played national schools basketball while playing clarinet in a philharmonic orchestra. She also ran a successful bar in Spain for several years. These days she is an accountant for a commercial bank. 

Caroline's passion is studying and researching philosophers - historical and latter day - who delve into the origins of human existence. Why are we here? Where did we come from? Where are we going? Caroline shares her own personal experiences as a way of explaining what she has come to believe. This is a fascinating and soulful conversation. And yes, there will be a part two.

Tayem Mercer is an Irish life coach, entrepreneur and public speaker. Tayem was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His family fled to Ireland to escape the brutal civil war there when he was only 8 years-old. In recent years, Tayem has spoken out on Ireland's inward migration problem. He stated publicly that Ireland is not a racist country. He was accused of being an "Uncle Tom" and of pandering to racists. On today's show, Tayem shares his story of growing up as a black child in Ireland, his love for his adopted country, why he believes it is important to fight to preserve the culture and customs of the land of saints and scholars, why Irish people must come first and the importance of ending uncontrolled migration. 

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Richie is joined by Melissa Ciummei. Melissa is a successful businesswoman, investor and geopolitical commentator. On today's show she discusses the devaluation of gold and silver after Donald Trump chose Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve. Melissa answers listeners questions on future-proofing, buying precious metals, land and government bonds. It's a fascinating and wide-ranging chat. 

Plus: Richie rounds up the day's top news stories including the latest on the Epstein files and the resignation of labour peer Peter Mandelson.

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Richie is joined by the Irish writer and broadcaster John Waters. John recently published - on his excellent Substack - a passionate and thought-provoking defence of Mattias Desmet's "The Psychology of Totalitarianism." Desmet argues that totalitarianism today grows out of widespread loneliness, anxiety, and loss of meaning. As traditional sources of connection—such as community, shared values, and religion—weaken, people feel isolated and uncertain. In this state, they become more likely to attach themselves to a single story that promises safety, purpose, and control. Covid was such a story, arguably. The book has come in for unfair criticism in truther circles. Desmet has been accused of blaming the victims of totalitarianism for their plight. On today's show, John deconstructs Desmet's arguments and those of his critics. He explains why - in his view - Ireland is the birthplace of totalitarianism, why we should be wary of those who want to lead resistance or protest movements and much more. This is a must-listen conversation. Share it widely on socials. Read John Waters here:

https://johnwaters.substack.com/

On today's show: NHS Trusts call in Church of England exorcists to rid hospitals of trapped souls. Yes, really. Military analysts say US attack on Iran is imminent. Iran says it will retaliate. Tourists avoid America as US immigration begins trawling through the social media accounts of travellers. Commercial drones taking to the skies in Ireland. Will delivery drones flying overhead become the norm? Plus much more.