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Fiona and Marlene dive deep into Bill Ramsay's compelling presentation on the rise of inequality in Britain since the Thatcher era. From the birth of neoliberalism to the stark wealth gaps we see today, this episode traces four decades of economic policy and its ripple effects across society.
What started as an ideological shift has reshaped the union—and the consequences are only becoming clearer. Bill's research doesn't just look back; it charts what could happen if these trends continue unchecked. The data is eye-opening. The implications are urgent.
Whether you're concerned about the cost of living, social mobility, or the future of neoliberalism, this conversation cuts through the noise and asks the hard questions: How did we get here? Where are we headed? And what needs to change?
Key points:
00:03:30 1942 - 1978 - the road to peak equality
00:13:01 1979 - 2008 - Thatcher, privatisation and the rise of neoliberalism
00:19:03 2022 - present - Era of popping rivets
00:25:09 The rise of Reform UK etc
00:31:42 Far right tactics and funding
00:35:46 Unanswered questions about the Scottish Bond
00:39:15 The Andy Burnham effect
00:41:12 Income inequality under Labour
00:43:52 Mainstream media narratives
00:46:06 Whose responsibility is it to fix it?
Our Celtic Alliance episode mentioned in the podcast https://youtu.be/VxyXp0Jnyj0?si=KaN4OMJifbp1iqiA
UKinequality #neoliberalism #thatcherlegacy
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🔌 Who Should Own Scotland's Renewable Energy? | Our Power Campaign
Scotland's renewable energy boom is generating billions—but who's actually benefiting? In this episode, Fiona and Marlene chat with Rowan Aitchison from the brand-new campaign group Our Power, a coalition pushing to shift the unequal ownership of Scotland's renewable resources from private corporations to public hands.
If you believe Scotland's natural resources should benefit Scots, not just shareholders, this conversation is for you. From wind farms to community energy, discover what a publicly-owned renewable future could look like.
key themes:
00:01:41 Introducing Our Power
00:04:49 What is within Holyrood's power?
00:09:47 Shared community ownership models
00:16:45 Who benefits?
00:21:20 Where do we start?
00:24:58 Making the economic argument
00:32:57 Land ownership patterns and inequality
00:37:09 Campaign activities planned
00:50:17 How to get involved
Ready to shift the balance? Find out more about Our Power, how to support their campaign and where to sign the petition from the website here https://www.ourpower.scot/
ourpowerscotland #renewableenergy #independencematters
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The Celtic Alliance: A New Political Horizon | Brussels Trip Part 3
After ten years of Brexit, something remarkable is emerging across the Celtic nations. In this final episode of our Brussels mini-series, we move beyond the question of ending Brexit to explore something far more significant: the growing political alignment between Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland—three nations now governed by parties committed to a future independent of the UK.
This episode features highlights from the panel discussion "10 Years On: Time to End Brexit," which took place on the evening of our European Parliament visit. As Philippa Whitford powerfully stated during the debate: "For most people in Scotland, the time to end Brexit was 10 years ago." We couldn't agree more. But Brexit, we've come to realize, is merely a symptom of a deeper shift in how these nations see their future.
Key themes which emerged from the panel discussion:
00:05:50 Preparing for a future outside of the UK
00:17:27 An English perspective
00:25:18 A question of democracy and respect
00:32:08 How Proportional Representation could unlock a better future
If you missed parts 1 and 2 of our Brussels series, you can listen to them here.
You can also watch the livestream of the full panel discussion here: https://www.youtube.com/live/s_2tAd0vu3A?si=7IrfBzGEEygmv73F
celticalliance #scottishindependence #brexit
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What happens when activists from campaign groups Yes for EU and Europe for Scotland meet with an EU Parliament member to discuss the seismic shift in UK politics?
On the 10th anniverary of the Brexit vote we travelled to Brussels for informal discussions across a wide range of topics.
In this episode Austrian MEP Thomas Waitz sits down with a delegation of activists from Scotland to explore the implications of the newly elected nationalist governments across three of the four UK nations— the so called "Celtic Alliance" against a Westminster government presiding over a fracturing Kingdom and to reflect on a decade of post Brexit decline.
Key themes:
00:02:01 Effect of Brexit on fishing and farming
00:04:14 Loss of EU citizens
00:05:17 Possibility of Uk rejoining EU?
00:08:46 Attitudes of UK political parties
00:11:55 Westminster's 15 minute dismissal of Scottish democracy
00:12:54 NI border polls and the Good Friday Agreement
00:14:54 Scotland has a lot to offer the EU
00:15:43 Europe needs to stand together
00:19:18 Are EU communications helpful?
00:22:27 Was the 2014 referendum anti-English?
00:23:11 Insights into the Makerfield by-election
00:28:38 Scotland feels European
00:30:15 Historic changes in Wales
00:33:02 Scotland needs to hear the EU welcome us
00:34:28 Overcoming the bias of the UK media
00:38:19 Could Canada join EU?
00:41:29 EU's role in world security
For more from our EU visit check out our playlist here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrDKalFQSLC67NVexWaWc0IJBxXktvk1&si=X52BNsuYP9RM1x1u
brexit #eu #scottishindependence
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10 Years After Brexit: Scotland's European Journey 🇪🇺🏴
Ten years on from the Brexit vote, Scotland's relationship with Europe tells a different story. While the UK voted to Leave, Scotland voted decisively to Remain—and support for EU membership has only grown stronger.
In this first episode, Fiona and Marlene from IndyPodcasters join campaign groups yes4EU and Europe for Scotland on an extraordinary trip to the European Parliament in Brussels. This is their on-the-ground overview of what turned out to be a landmark visit, capturing the mood, the conversations, and the connections being forged between Scottish voices and European institutions.
What's coming next: Don't miss our upcoming episodes featuring an in-depth discussion with Austrian Green MEP Thomas Waitz and an exciting Panel Discussion bringing together speakers from all four nations of the UK to explore where we go from here.
Key themes:
00:01:26 Recalling the Brexit vote
00:15:42 Back in the European Parliament
00:16:56 Pipers perform at the EU Commission
00:23:19 Thomas Waitz MEP - taster and reflections
00:34:40 Holyrood demo
00:40:56 We pass an EU Resolution
00:43:14 Discussion Panel - taster
Watch the livestream of the panel discussion here
https://www.youtube.com/live/s_2tAd0vu3A?si=Nr6LCh4_g6T5eJ9y
With thanks to: The Scottish Independence Foundation and the generous supporters of yes4EU and Europe for Scotland who made this journey possible. Thanks also to Lewis Cedar of SPVT.scot for the footage from the Holyrood demo.
Subscribe now to catch all three episodes as we mark this pivotal decade and explore Scotland's evolving European future.
eu #scottishindependence #brexit
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Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod
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In this episode, Fiona and Marlene chat with Stuart Donald about his landmark research paper, "Lifting the Lid on Britain's Pressure Cooker Politics: How Inequality and Neoliberal Capture Broke First Past the Post."
Stuart reveals how the UK's First-Past-The-Post voting system is directly linked to the chronic inequality crisis we see across Britain today. Drawing on 40 years of data on regional deprivation and voting trends, this groundbreaking paper connects Margaret Thatcher's accentuated Parliamentary majorities of the 1980s, the rise of neoliberalism, and the structural inequalities that have made the UK one of the most unequal nations among its Western European peers.
Key topics covered:
00:02:10 UK worst inequality compared to Euroean peers
00:03:16 Neoliberal capture in FPTP countries
00:07:20 The Barker Report - Labour's Dilemma
00:11:04 The Middle Class Revolt
00:15:44 Downward Mobility and the Brexit vote
00:17:46 Marginality more important than Need
00:18:28 Orphaning the Have-Nots
00:24:36 Andy Burnham and PR
00:29:00 Farage's new power base
00:32:59 Looming effects of the climate emergency
00:37:45 Individualism - the Road to Hell
00:40:18 What about Scotland?
00:50:08 The Only Conclusion
Stuart's follow-up to his previous paper, The Temper Trap, makes a compelling case that Britain's current crises didn't happen by accident—they're structural. If you want to understand the roots of regional inequality, political polarization, and populism in Britain, this conversation is essential listening. Read the full paper here: https://www.compassonline.org.uk/publications/lifting-the-lid-on-britains-pressure-cooker-politics-how-inequality-and-neoliberal-capture-broke-first-past-the-post/
electoralreform #inequality #neoliberalcapture
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What does it take to build a grassroots movement for Scottish independence? In this episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, founder of Believe in Scotland, to discuss the organization's current campaign focus, their active petition, and the strategic work underway to advance the case for independence.
From mobilizing communities to shaping the independence debate, Gordon shares insights into how Believe in Scotland is creating real change at the ground level. If you're curious about the future of Scottish independence or want to understand the driving force behind one of Scotland's most active civic campaigns, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
key themes:
00:00:43 Indyref Petition Update
00:07:27 Prestwick Day of Action
00:12:24 Scotland's Path to Independence
00:15:47 Constitutional Context has changed
00:20:30 De Facto Referendum
00:24:50 Citizens' Convention
00:25:54 The Penny Drops at Westminster
00:31:20 Threats facing Scotland
00:34:47 Believe in Scotland growing exponentially
00:36:14 Paid Internship Opportunity
00:38:51 Social Media - a double edged sword
00:43:14 Next Steps for the Citizens' Convention
00:49:38 The 3.5% rule of public engagement
00:57:20 Why didn't you tell us?
Sign the petition here https://www.believeinscotland.org/indyref_petition
Scotland's Path to Independence Timeline: https://www.believeinscotland.org/scotlands_new_path_to_independence
Find out more about Indy campaign Internships:https://www.believeinscotland.org/believe_in_scotland_indy_campaign_internships
Watch our previous episode on the Citizen's Convention here:https://youtu.be/vgghYLXwvgA?si=Dj6XimHuPPXMQgYc
scottishindependence #believeinscotland #scottishpolitics
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We catch up with Wendy MacDonald and Sean Mellon from All Under One Banner to pull back the curtain on a mainstay of grassroots activism. How do you organise a march that draws thousands? How did they get involved with the movement and what's coming next for this dynamic organisation?
We delve into the logistics, the passion and the community sprity behind Scotland's most iconic peaceful demonstrations. Plus, get the scoop on the beloved Bannockburn march, a vibrant family celebration happening on 20th June. Find out how it has become so much more than just a march.
Whether you are a seasoned activist, curious about grassroots organising or looking for a brilliant day out wit the family, this conversation has something for everyone.
Ordinary people can create extraordinary movements!
bannockburn #auobstirling #scottishindependence
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Fiona and Marlene are back for Part 2 of our Election Autopsy series, this week looking at Persuasion UK polling data that reveals what Scottish voters actually care about.
Discover the issues, values, and motivations behind party choices—and what these insights mean for future campaigns and activism. A data-driven follow-up to our Election Autopsy Part 1 reaction episode.
Key topics covered:
00:03:05 High level overview
00:06:53 Voter flows between GE2024 and Holyrood 2026
00:12:00 Top issues for voters per party
00:20:48 Key values of different voter groups
00:25:30 Top 10 reasons for voting SNP
00:28:49 Top 10 reasons for voting ReformUK
00:33:46 Top 10 Reasons NOT to vote ReformUK
00:38:09 Yes/No split per party
You can find the full polling results here https://persuasionuk.org/research/may-2026-elections
you can listen to Part 1 of our Election Autopsy series here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-yyrcq-1ac7405
You can also watch the video version of this episode here:
https://youtu.be/0AXzMmyGBKc?si=Bj-UGRw7pbcpzTSh
holyrood2026 #electionanalysis #scottishindependence
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Join Fiona and Marlene as they chat with Mike Small, editor of Bella Caledonia, about the platform's exciting 20th anniversary milestone.
Mike shares Bella Caledonia's ambitious plans for the future, including a 20-day crowdfunder designed to support the publication's next chapter. A key focus of their expansion is broadening the voices featured on the platform—with a particular commitment to publishing more work from women and younger writers who bring fresh perspectives to Scottish discourse - if that sounds like YOU then please get in touch with Bella Caledonia! More info about how to submit work here https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/05/22/another-scotland-is-possible-3/
We also explore an exciting new initiative: a commissioned series of visionary articles that will look 20 years into Scotland's future. These bold and forward-thinking pieces promise to spark important conversations about where Scotland is headed and what transformation the next two decades might hold.
Whether you're a long-time reader of Bella Caledonia or discovering the platform for the first time, this episode offers insight into how independent media continues to evolve and why diverse voices matter more than ever in shaping Scotland's cultural and political conversation.
Support Bella Caledonia's future: https://crowdfunder.co.uk/bella-caledonia-2020
Learn more: https://bellacaledonia.org.uk
Other links mentioned in the discussion:
Artists for Independence https://artistsforindy.scot
Future Voices Scotland youtube.com/@FutureVoicesScotland
Future Voices podcast episode https://youtu.be/CWGr0sgBG4k?si=Wt30zy95Z-zRKsgG
Eurovision article by Vishwam Heckert https://bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/05/18/love-wins-the-eurovision-song-contest/
bellacaledonia20 #scottishindependentmedia #womenwriters #indypodcasters
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The dust has settled on Scotland's latest parliamentary elections—but the independence debate is far from over. Fiona and Marlene sit down with young activist Liam Mosson to unpack what the results really mean for Scotland's future.
How are you feeling about what just happened at the ballot box? Elated or deflated? Let us know in the comments section. Where do independence movements go from here? And what does the next generation of Scottish activists think about the path ahead?
In this candid conversation, we explore the shifting political landscape, the voices shaping Scotland's future, and the burning questions that divide and unite the nation.
Key topics:
00:05:00 A new intake of MSPs at Holyrood
00:07:30 Swinney's new cabinet options
00:12:36 Post-election blues
00:14:30 Reasons to be cheerful
00:17:15 SNP strategy winners and blunders
00:24:19 What do people want in a leader?
00:28:12 Prospects for a referendum
00:36:12 Is Scotland paralysed by the constitution?
00:41:02 A new direction for the left wing bloc
00:44:47 Dealing with the far right
00:51:45 Role for our Westminster MPs?
00:53:34 Labour's leadership woes
ScottishIndependence #Holyrood2026 #YoungActivist #Podcast #Politicaldiscussion #ScottishPolitics #ActivistVoices
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AuldAlliance #ScotlandFrance #EuropeDay #CelticFestivals #FestivalEcossais1782 #ScottishCulture
Join Fiona and Marlene as they celebrate Europe Day (9th May) by exploring the centuries-old cultural bond between Scotland and France!
In this heartwarming episode, they chat with guest Jane MacKinnon, a Scot now based in France, about the vibrant Celtic festivals keeping the Auld Alliance alive . From the legendary Festival de Lorient to the Joan of Arc Festival, Jane takes us on a journey through French celebrations of Scottish culture—and shares exclusive clips from participants at the Festival Ecossais 1782.
Along the way we get another tantalising glimpse into our own history as an ancient European nation and the welcome that awaits us when we regain our place in Europe.
Key themes:
00:01:19 Festival interceltique de Lorient
00:05:24 Festival Aubigny sur Nere
00:12:20 Joan of Arc Festivals
00:19:52 Festival Ecossais 1782
00:24:08 Benedicte Fare
00:24:50 Jean Luc Perrin, now Mayor of Saint-Andiol
00:26:58 Gary and Alice Monot,, Clan MacMillan
00:28:45 Robert Amyot MacKinnon, Clan MacKinnon
00:30:59 Basque ladies
00:34:52 Festival volunteers
00:35:41 Patrick Million, Clan MacMillan
00:41:59 Europe for Scotland
00:44:00 Enoch Grimaud Scott, Clan Scott
00:45:36 Marie Nadege Barthazon
Whether you're interested in history, cultural connections, or just want to feel inspired, this episode is a celebration of friendship, heritage, and the bonds that transcend borders.
Perfect for: History lovers, Francophiles, Scots abroad, and anyone curious about European cultural traditions.
Find out more about the Festival 1782 here https://www.festivalecossais1782.com/en/
Find out more about Europe for Scotland here https://europeforscotland.com/
FestivalDeLorient #PodcastClips #CulturalHeritage #EuropeanTradition #Scotland #France #Podcast #HistoryPodcast #CulturalConnection #PodcastCommunity #NewEpisode #ListenNow
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With the Holyrood parliamentary election just around the corner, we've gathered some of our activist friends around the table to dissect the 2026 campaign. What moments made us sit up and take notice? What surprised us? And what had us rolling our eyes?
From grassroots organizing to party messaging, we're breaking down what's worked, what hasn't, and what gives us genuine hope for Scottish politics as voters head to the polls.
Tune in to hear what our panel thinks shaped this campaign—and what it tells us about the state of Scottish politics.
You can find all our Holyrood2026 coverage in our Countdown to Holyrood playlist
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrDKalFQSLAgCYxQweW2RqPSDnYFnRX4&si=HclNipVc1QdrZT7C
holyrood2026 #scottishpolitics #activism
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Join Fiona and Marlene as they chat with artist and anti-racism champion Malini Chakrabarty about her powerful work, her experiences living in Scotland, and the crucial skills needed to build a more equitable society.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Malini shares both the positive and challenging aspects of her journey in Scotland, offering authentic insights into what it means to be a woman of colour navigating Scottish society today. We explore the essential capabilities for combating racism—empathy, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence—and discuss practical ways these skills can be developed and strengthened.
Malini also opens up about her reasons for supporting Scottish independence and provides fascinating perspective on how younger voters are shaping Scotland's political future. Her reflections bring fresh understanding to voting behaviour and generational attitudes toward democracy.
Throughout this discussion, Robert Burns's famous line comes alive: "O, wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as others see us"—a reminder of the transformative power of seeing ourselves through others' eyes, and of the importance of genuine dialogue across difference.
A thoughtful, inspiring, and deeply human conversation you won't want to miss.
Key topics:
00:01:33 Introducing Malini Chakrabarty
00:02:29 Education Scotland's anti-racism programme
00:09:25 A warm Scottish welcome
00:12:14 Far right racism in Scotland
00:14:50 Protecting our children through education
00:21:13 Making a personal impact
00:23:23 The Power of Art
00:25:39 Supporting Scottish Independence
00:27:26 Young voters
00:29:26 Young women in politics
00:33:08 Different ways to protest
00:36:54 Lets put the women in charge!
Find out more about the resources mentioned:
Malini Chakrabarty https://linktr.ee/malinichakrabarty
Artists for Scottish Independence https://artistsforindy.scot/
Young Anti-Racist Voices of Scotland https://education.gov.scot/resources/anti-racist-education/young-anti-racist-voices
Young Women's Movement https://youngwomenscot.org/
Building Racial Literacy programme https://education.gov.scot/professional-learning/professional-learning-programmes-webinars-and-events/programmes/building-racial-literacy/
Pass the Mic Scotland https://passthemicscotland.org/
Human rights Consortium Scotland https://www.hrcscotland.org/
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Fiona and Marlene are joined by Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp for an update on Believe in Scotland's campaign to end the energy rip-off.
Thousands of Scottish households and businesses are demanding answers. Despite being an energy-rich nation with abundant renewable resources, Scotland pays the highest energy prices in the UK—a disparity that defies logic and hits hardworking families where it hurts most.
The recent petition has sparked action with thousands of Scots demanding an end to the energy rip off flooding the inboxes of elected representatives with calls for change.
With the Holyrood elections on the horizon we also take a look at the manifesto energy pledges from the major parties. We even ranked this from worst to best in our opinion. You might not agree with us - you can let us know in the comments how you would rate them!
Key topics:
00:01:22 Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp gives us the latest on the energy petition
00:28:26 Our Energy manifesto countdown
Find out more about the petition here : https://www.believeinscotland.org/end_scotlands_energy_bill_rip_off
With thanks to Craig Dalzell from Commonweal here is a very handy summary of all the manifestos: https://thecommongreen.scot/2026/03/19/the-scottish-parliamentary-election-2026-the-manifestos/
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Latest in our series of interviews with candidates standing for election to Holyrood 2026, our guest this week is Heather Anderson who is standing for the Dundee City West constituency for the SNP.
Key themes:
00:01:20 On the Dundee campaign trail
00:03:13 SNP manifesto snippets
00:08:57 Youth hustings
00:11:52 Is low key campaigning a unionist tactic?
00:19:26 Independence is urgent
00:22:27 Impact of former MPs standing for Holyrood
00:27:32 SNP can't rest on its laurels
00:33:03 Inspiration from Finland
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Join Fiona and Marlene as they hop aboard the Borders Railway for a cheerful journey to Galashiels! In this episode, we're connecting with the grassroots heart of Scottish independence—meeting some of the passionate activists who've organized a saltire covered independence convoy touring the Scottish Borders towns.
Along the way, we catch up with SNP candidate Calum Kerr to chat about what's happening on the ground, what's inspiring local communities, and what independence means to the people making it happen in the Borders. It's part travelogue, part political deep-dive and a snapshot at what activists are up to in Scotland right now.
Key points:
00:01:09 We're off to Galashiels
00:05:25 Meeting Calum Kerr, SNP
00:14:15 Chatting to Ruth Ritchie and Shirley Sharpe
For footage of the convoy and Yes Groups involved watch the video version here : https://youtu.be/Oi9lqA10xPg?si=NfuOiQplGGI02-XT
Find out more about the scenic Borders line to Tweedale here:
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/inspiration-hub/great-scenic-rail-journeys/borders-railway-edinburgh-tweedbank
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Continuing our series of interveiws with candidates for the Holyrood 2026 elections, our guest today is Martyn Day who is standing for Falkirk East and Linlithgow constituency for the SNP.
Key themes:
00:02:00 Campaigning in Falkirk East and Linlithgow
00:03:31 Reflections on 2024 General Election
00:06:10 Where are the yong folk?
00:09:38 Grangemouth and the future
00:12:38 SNP manifesto launch
00:14:26 Westminster vs Holyrood
00:22:24 Manifesto highlights
00:28:51 Indpendence - next steps
00:30:34 Handling the far right
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Peace, Economy and Environment Scottish National Hustings | 26 March 2026
What do Scotland's political leaders really think about nuclear disarmament, climate action, and environmental sustainability? Find out in this revealing and frank hustings discussion featuring:
Ross Greer (Scottish Greens co-leader),
Colin Fox (Scottish Socialist Party national co-spokesperson),
Alex Kerr (Scottish National Party national secretary), and
Sarah Boyack (Scottish Labour Party former MSP).
Invitations were also extended to Scottish Tories, Scottish Lib Dems and Reform UK, none of whom turned up on the night, which leaves voters free to draw their own conclusions about what their contribution might have been.
Chaired by Lynn Jamieson from Scottish CND, this in-depth conversation brings together representatives from a range of leading peace, environment, and sustainability organisations to challenge panellists on the critical issues facing Scotland—from nuclear weapons policy and renewable energy to economic justice and climate responsibility.
Questions put to the panel:
00:01:35 Q1: Does your party support the aims of the TPNW?
00:08:51 Q2: Will your party maintain the ban on new nuclear power stations in Scotland?
00:18:26 Q3: Will your party commit to a public information campaign on the climate and nature emergencies?
00:27:57 Q4: Will you commit to producing all Scottish energy by renewables by 2045?
00:37:45 Q5: Does your party support UN Sustainable Development goals for Scotland?
00:46:26 Q6: What are your views on defence spending as a path to prosperity?
00:57:12 Q7: How will you make sure that Scottish public money is not given to companies linked to human rights abuses?
01:06:47 Q8: what is the role of the Scottish Government in relation to UN human rights legislation, treaties and laws?
Find out more about Scottish CND here: https://banthebomb.org
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With Scotland's parliamentary elections just around the corner, we're bringing you Countdown to Holyrood—our take on the 2026 campaign.
In this series, we sit down with politicians from across the independence spectrum to discuss their vision for Scotland's future. From policy priorities to campaign strategies, hear directly from the candidates and party representatives shaping the conversation leading up to May's election.
Our guest tonight is Ariane Burgess, Scottish Green Party who has been MSP for Highlands and Islands region since 2021.
Key themes:
00:01:10 Campaigning in Highlands and Islands region
00:01:45 Free bus travel
00:05:00 Childcare
00:06:09 Solve rural issues first
00:07:08 Housing
00:09:54 Community confidence building
00:12:28 Local decision making
00:15:10 Who owns the land?
00:21:57 The extractive model
00:23:19 Community energy, community benefit
00:27:38 Ardrossan Harbour example
00:29:41 Scotland's innate sense of community
00:31:36 Achieving our independence
Find Araine's podcast Regenerative Scotland here https://open.spotify.com/show/7BuUGJkSa4oZRF1lFrxQE1
Find out more about the Scottish Green Party election manifesto here :
https://greens.scot/collections/2026-holyrood-election
Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, curious about the key issues, or simply want to understand what's at stake, this series offers in-depth interviews with the voices driving Scotland's political debate.
New episodes come out regularly throughout the campaign. Subscribe to stay updated as we count down to one of Scotland's most significant electoral moments.
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With Scotland's parliamentary elections just around the corner, we're bringing you Countdown to Holyrood—our take on the 2026 campaign.
In this series, we sit down with politicians from across the independence spectrum to discuss their vision for Scotland's future. From policy priorities to campaign strategies, hear directly from the candidates and party representatives shaping the conversation leading up to May's election.
Our first guest is Laura Moodie, South of Scotland candidate for the Scottish Green Party.
Key themes:
00:01:06 Campaigning in Southern Scotland region
00:04:30 Transport issues
00:07:21 Infrastructure preparations for an independent Scotland
00:09:10 Energy security
00:10:20 Overcoming the extractive model
00:11:15 The Deposit Return Scheme
00:13:50 Pushing at the boundaries
00:15:52 Assisted dying bill
00:20:22 Our PR parliament subverted?
00:28:36 Iceland's EU referendum implications
00:32:02 Personal priorities for government
00:34:46 Community wealth building
00:37:51 Joining up the dots
Find out more about the Scottish Green Party election manifesto here :
https://greens.scot/collections/2026-holyrood-election
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New episodes come out regularly throughout the campaign. Subscribe to stay updated as we count down to one of Scotland's most significant electoral moments.
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The Believe in Scotland march and rally in Edinburgh last Saturday was a colourful, noisy and joyful affair. In this bonus podcast we bring you Marlene's vox Pops - people she chatted with while waiting for the march to get going. Then we head on up to iconic Calton Hill for some of the speeches from the stage.
00:00:47 Vox Pops from the Royal Mile
00:18:09 Speeches from the rally
You can watch our video of the march here https://youtu.be/fVGNpsXvXCU?si=P5-_tVk0t3r3m2qi
In addition to our regular Friday episodes, look out for more bonus Tuesday podcasts from us as we head towards that crucial Holyrood election on 7th May.
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Join us for the 5th Annual Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Scottish Socialist Party.
The event is opened by Richie Venton who shares heartfelt personal memories of Jim McVicar, painting a picture of the man who inspired this moving tribute.
This year's lecture is delivered by SSP's national co-spokesperson and former MSP Colin Fox. The topic is both timely and provocative- Socialist answers to ReformUK, an incisive examination of why the socialist left stands in opposition to Reform's far right political agenda.
Key sections:
00:00:17 Introduction by Richie Venton
00:11:03 Memorial Lecture delivered by Colin Fox
Find out more about the Scottish Socialist Party here https://scottishsocialistparty.org/
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Energy bills are soaring, and Scotland's future hangs in the balance. In this episode, we tackle the complexity of Scotland's energy market with Dr Craig Dalzell from Commonweal, exploring whether First Minister John Swinney's bold claim that independence could cut Scottish bills by a third holds water.
We unpack the intricate dynamics of energy pricing, the potential economic benefits of Scottish energy independence, and the critical difference between community benefit agreements and true community ownership. And what would real change look like for Scottish households struggling with rising costs?
Key themes:
00:03:39 Energy networks - who does what?
00:08:40 Low cost energy with independence - John Swinney's plan
00:10:29 Can we cut bills by a third? How?
00:20:18 How are electricity charges set?
00:26:14 Fiona and Marlene's energy bills
00:36:00 A view from the Faroes - Hannah Mary Goodlad
00:38:36 Energy and community benefit
00:48:55 Energy rich Scotland = Energy rich Scots - John Swinney
Find Commonweal's policy paper on nationalising energy here https://www.commonweal.scot/articles/7576?rq=nationalise%20energy
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What happens when you combine stunning stained glass art with Glasgow's public libraries? Magic! Join Fiona and Marlene as they hunt for the beautiful windows created by artist Keira McLean in partnership with local communities.
From the stories and political perspective behind each piece to the impact these artworks have had on their neighborhoods, this episode celebrates creativity in unexpected places.
Perfect for art lovers, activists, Glasgow enthusiasts, and anyone who believes public spaces should inspire.
We also hear about Keira's latest exciting projects and share our thoughts on Holyrood 2026!
Key themes:
00:21:46 Our stained glass safari
00:10:45 Keeping the craft alive
00:14:57 Working with local communities
00:23:31 New project - the Craigallian fire
00:28:54 Hidden history on our doorsteps
00:32:23 And even more new projects
00:40:45 Our thoughts on Holyrood 2026
#stainedglassart #communitycreativity #glasgow
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This Bonus Tuesday episode comes from the Scottish CND protest rally at Faslane on 14th March.
Despite near freezing temperatures and relentless rain, hundreds gathered at Faslane naval base to demand nuclear disarmament. Scottish CND brought together speakers and singers calling for de-escalation and a world free from nuclear weapons. In the face of rising global tensions, activists braved the elements to voice their urgent message: there's another way.
Speakers:
00:01:47 Bishop McGee (Argyll & the Isles)
00:04:23 Ron Culley (Author)
00:09:05 Marian Pallister (Pax Christi Scotland)
00:14:10 Protest in Harmony (choir)
00:17:10 Sophie bolt (CND UK)
00:22:33 Brad Oliver (Veterans for Peace)
00:24:16 Kate Whitaker (FoE Scotland)
00:29:58 JC Bigfoot (singer)
00:32:42 Cara McKee (Scottish Green Party)
00:40:42 Coll McCail (Stop the War Scotland)
00:44:18 Iona Soper (Secure Scotland)
00:49:56 Jean Urquhart (activist)
00:52:48 Rebecca Thomson (ICAN)
Find out more :
Scottish CND https://banthebomb.org
ICAN - International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons https://icanw.org
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Former UK ambassador Craig Murray joins Glasgow Pensioners for Independence for a hard-hitting discussion on the growing breakdown of the international legal order. From selective enforcement of global rules to the erosion of institutions meant to uphold them, the conversation explores how power politics is reshaping the world stage.
What does this changing landscape mean for nations seeking self-determination? Could a weakening international system make recognition of new states easier — or harder? And where might Scotland fit into an increasingly unstable global order?
Drawing on decades of diplomatic experience, Craig Murray offers candid insights into international law, geopolitics, and the real-world challenges facing independence movements today.
Key topics:
00:01:25 The rise of the billionaires
00:04:44 Venezuela vs Kelloggs
00:09:46 The demise of international law
00:22:37 Why the UK is a rogue state
00:26:44 how would an indy Scotland behave?
00:29:43 Declaring Scottish independence
00:38:50 Preparing for independence
00:42:03 UN support for UDI?
00:43:03 Progress towards decolonisation
00:51:30 Overcoming foreign influence in our politics
00:54:07 Hopes for the future
scottishindependence #craigmurray #pensioners4indy
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Edinburgh Women for Independence host a lively and thought-provoking hustings as Holyrood candidates Simita Kumar (SNP) and Ally Maxwell (SSP) go head-to-head. Representing the Scottish National Party and the Scottish Socialist Party respectively, both candidates tackle a wide range of audience questions — from the future of Scotland’s democracy to social justice, equality, and economic priorities.
In a spirited but respectful exchange, two impressive women set out their visions for Scotland’s future and highlight the importance of strong female voices in our proportional representation parliamentary system.
Key points:
00:02:57 Simita Kumar opening address
00:09:34 Ally Maxwell opening address
00:17:23 Audience questions
00:22:08 Response from Ally
00:26:15 Response from Simita
00:38:12 Audience questions
00:47:52 Simita responds
00:53:24 Ally responds
00:57:00 Ally quizzes Simita
01:04:59 Simita quizzes Ally
01:13:11 General discussion
holyrood2026 #hustings #womenforindependence
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We chat to Believe in Scotland founder Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp about the biggest event on our March calendar - the "End London Rule" march and rally for independence in Edinburgh on 28th March 2026.
Gordon shares the details of the changes to the start time and planned route - the march will now begin at Noon at Parliament Square in the High Street and the rally will be held at iconic Calton Hill - and the support in place to allow as many people as possible to take part.
Please share widely and let's make this event an amazing experience!
More information on Believe in Scotland's website here https://www.believeinscotland.org/mar... #believeinscotland #caltonhill #edinburghmarch
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In this episode, indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share our honest reactions to John Swinney’s speech A Moment of Challenge. We chat through the bits that genuinely landed for us, the moments that made us pause, and a couple of lowlights that didn’t quite hit the mark.
One thing that really stood out to us was the clear difference between the tone and framing of questions from the audience and the BBC's effort.
The link to the full speech is below, why not watch it and share your reactions in the comments!
Key moments:
00:01:01 What threatens Scotland?
00:05:06 How Uk does not act in Scotland's interests
00:11:22 The Brexit Disaster
00:17:00 Sir Neil MacCormick on sovereignty and power
00:18:30 Solutions
00:22:21 The case for rejoining the EU
00:25:08 Question from BBC Shortbread
00:28:16 Comment from the audience
00:29:17 Question - infrastructure vulnerability
00:33:20 Question- Scotland's technological opportunities
Full speech here:https://youtu.be/O2MsBB-3wAo?si=UeWi6-J6Z6vSpqIL
Scottish council on Global Affairs https://scga.scot/
"On Thin Ice" https://youtu.be/s0Siphuwflc?si=Hb3LGBJFmAxcGhBJ
reaction #johnswinney #scotland
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What does it really mean to be a heterodox economist? And how does Modern Monetary Theory fit into today’s political narratives?
In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene catch up with political economist William Thomson to unpack the big ideas shaping Scotland’s economic debate. William explains what “heterodox economics” actually means, challenges mainstream thinking, and explores how Modern Monetary Theory connects to the political choices facing Scotland right now.
We also hear about his ambitious new event, Scotland's Economics Festival, taking place 19–21 March in Leith, Edinburgh — designed to bring big economic ideas out of academia and into the hands of the public.
🎟 Get your tickets at: https://www.scoteconfest.org/
Big ideas. Straight talking. Economics made accessible.
Chapters:
00:00:27 Scotland's Economics Festival
00:05:54 Thinking Beyond GDP
00:12:01 Engaging Scotgov
00:15:45 Zack Polanski vs the mainstream media narrative
00:27:52 "Grandfathering" will hold Scotland back
00:32:18 Don't fear the Markets
00:36:16 Independence starts NOW
00:39:51 Scottish Government Bonds - good idea or smoking gun?
00:52:10 Sectorial Balances homework
Related topic:
Finding the Money https://findingmoneyfilm.com/
scotonomics #MMT #economicsfestival
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What are the legal routes to an independence referendum—and who gets to decide? Fiona and Marlene bring you the standout highlights from Holyrood’s Constitutional Committee, featuring evidence from top constitutional lawyers. Expect myth-busting (goodbye “once in a generation”), clear-eyed legal analysis, and some unexpectedly rich discussions about trust, fairness and the health of democracy itself.
Key points:
00:01:46 "Once in a generation" is just campaign rhetoric
00:04:35 "Settled will" is just political rhetoric
00:06:29 "Supermajority" is not required, the precedent is a simple majority
00:07:13 Scotland would secede from the UK state, not the Act of Union
00:07:47 The Act of Union is subject to the Scotland Act sec 37
00:09:09 The Claim of Right does not confer popular sovereignty
00:11:36 The Treaty of Union confirms Scots are a nation
00:13:12 Scots have the right to self determination, how do we exercise it
00:15:16 Perceptions of fairness
00:18:31 Trust in democratic processes
00:21:15 UK duty of "rigorous impartiality" in NI border poll
00:25:44 Ambivalent Unionism
00:32:08 Citizens Assemblies etc
00:42:42 Independence is a process, not an event
00:45:05 England can vote to leave UK, why not Scotland?
00:49:43 Westminster is blocking democracy.
scottishindependence #constitutionalrights #mythbusting
"Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence". Clips come from the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee meetings held on 13th and 27th November and 11th and 18th December 2025.
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As the Arctic heats up, so do the geopolitics. Regular guests Isobel Lindsay and Bill Ramsay join the Indypodcasters to dig into Donald Trump’s renewed aggression towards Greenland and what it reveals about a rapidly militarising Arctic. We ask why this frozen frontier suddenly matters so much—and what it means for security much closer to home. From opportunities arising out of Scotland’s strategic position in the North Atlantic to the uncomfortable realities of hosting nuclear weapons, we challenge the pervasive myth of an “independent” UK deterrent. We also take a hard look at Keir Starmer’s deferential approach to Trump, and what Westminster's eagerness to please says about Britain's real place in the global pecking order.
Key moments:
00:04:19 A good time to rethink Scotland's position
00:07:57 Which state perceives Scotland as a threat?
00:10:27 Is the US an ally or a threat?
00:14:15 Tensions between NATO members is not new
00:17:38 Inevitable impacts of Global warming
00:19:08 Why do states start wars?
00:23:24 Carney's remarkable Davos speech
00:27:33 Values, Trump and the Board of Peace
00:33:42 The real threat to England after Scottish independence
00:36:14 An opportunity for France
00:39.11 An opportunity for Scotland
00:45:25 Do our politicians measure up?
00:46:45 Michels Iron Law of Oligarchy
00:48:55 Reichs 4 Axioms for dealin with Trump
00:51:13 A rupture not a transition
trump #greenland #scotland
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Holyrood wasn't built for winner-takes-all politics. So why are we pretending it is?
This week, IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene dig into the idea of political mandates at Holyrood. With SNP leader John Swinney arguing that a majority of SNP MSPs would justify another independence referendum, we ask: does that really stack up in a system designed to avoid majority rule? And if a bigger, cross-party majority backs independence, shouldn’t that count too?
00:03:25 John Swinney explains how the UK UNion fails Scotland
00:06:49 SNP majority equals a binding mandate?
00:09:20 Walking into his own trap?
00:13:52 Rachel Reeves is stuck in a rut
00:16:55 Once in a generation just campaign rhetoric
00:18:43 Edinburgh Agreement not a precedent
00:20:17 David Cameron's decision not binding
00:24:21 Is a majority the magic wand?
00:28:03 Angus Robertson has a different view
00:34:09 Our quick poll
holyrood #proportionalrepresentation #mandate
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Award-winning journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch joins us to discuss her inspirational new film exploring Finland — a country often cited as one of the world’s most successful, fair and forward-thinking societies.
Beautifully shot and deeply engaging, the film looks beyond the headlines to ask why Finland works so well, and what lessons Scotland can learn from its journey. We talk about what independence could make possible — but also, crucially, the changes we don’t have to wait for.
From education and local democracy to trust, equality and community power, this is an inspiring conversation about what Scotland can begin building right now.
Lesley will be presenting a series of film screenings followed by Q&A sessions, details are on her website https://lesleyriddoch.com/events with more events being added.
key themes:
00:03:45 Sisu, Smeddum and Trust
00:06:01 National Security and Resilience
00:13:59 Food Security and Co-operatives
00:16:17 Public Ownership of Assets
00:18:37 Scotland's Transition
00:22:07 Common Sense Solutions - Prisons
00:28:13 World Leading Education from Kindergarten onwards
00:41:39 Forests and Family Trees
00:45:58 Lessons for Scotland
finland #lesleyriddoch
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We’re joined once again by data analyst Stuart Donald to explore the impacts of inequality — including some unexpected links to how we vote. There’s data, there are graphs, and there are a few “wait, really?” moments along the way. Whether you love a good chart or just a good conversation, this episode delivers.
Key themes:
00:00:51 The Equality Trust data sets
00:02:45 Inequality is strongly associated with societal problems
00:04:12 Income inequality and recycling rates
00:08:28 Inequality and democracy
00:12:13 Inequality and mental health stigma
00:17:14 Inequality and infant mortality
00:22:01 Would PR at Westminster be bad for Scotland?
00:31:07 Why Europe needs immigration
00:40:19 Projections for Holyrood 2026
Find out more about inequality graphs at https://equalitytrust.org.uk/evidence-base/the-spirit-level-at-15/
Also you can follow @inequalitynews on Bluesky
Holyrood seats projection image from @ballotbox.scot on Bluesky
Immigration projections image originally from the Guardian.
inequality #proportionalrepresentation #stuartdonald
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Happy New Year!
To mark the beginning of 2026, we share a address from the Makar of Scotland, Padraig MacAoidh, which was delivered to the Independence Forum Scotland's Autumn convention. In a lyrical meditation on identity, he asks what it means to be a Scot in a country shaped by history yet unfinished by it.
This is a speech rooted in language, land, ancestry, and imagination — a reminder that nationhood begins not in institutions, but in people. A moment of reflection to carry us into the year ahead.
For more information about the Makar and his poetry see our blogpost here https://scottishindypod.scot/blogpost/makar-padraig-macaoidh/
You can watch the full coverage of the IFS convention here https://www.youtube.com/live/Ww2ZWOJhuhc?si=SVucfMN7XLxre83z
IFS #Makar, Scottishindependence
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In this special episode, the Indypodcasters head to the Carsebridge Cultural Campus in Alloa for a vibrant four-day art exhibition brought to life by Yes Stones, Yes Slates, and the wider community of independent Scottish artists. Hosted by the charity Resonate Together, the event showcased an extraordinary collection of artwork generously donated by the artists — with proceeds shared between Resonate Together and nine Scottish charities chosen by the artists themselves.
From luminous landscapes to pieces exploring history, politics, and Scottish culture, the exhibition was a celebration of creativity in all its forms. Visitors enjoyed coffee, cake, live music and great conversation at the drop-in stone-painting workshop that kept the creative energy flowing.
Join us as we wander through the exhibition, chat with organisers and artists, and capture the warmth, talent, and community spirit that made these four days truly special.
Key points:
00:04:37 Opening day
00:10:04 Chatting with artist Walker McGowan
00:15:33 Reclaiming our culture with piper Caimbeul Mac An T-Saoir
00:15:45 Chatting with Mary at the workshop
00:17:36 Chatting with Angela Watt, founder of Resonate Together
00:23:39 Chatting with Lynne Dougan, Yes Stones/Slates
00:30:24 Reflecting on the event with Neil Haston, Yes Stones/Slates
00:31:35 Protest corner, with music by Jim McLean
Find out more about Resonate Together from their Facebook page or https://www.facebook.com/Resonatetogether or check out their website https://resonatetogether.org.uk
Find out more about Yes Stones from their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/183023062566228
Check out Artists for Independence on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/artistsforindy.scot
art #scottishculture #scottishartists
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The Man from Peterhead by Jim McLean
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As part of Scottish Book Week, we take you inside a fascinating event held at the Speirs Centre in Alloa, where author, storyteller, and folklorist Stuart McHardy introduced his latest book, Scotland’s Geomythography. In this engaging presentation, McHardy explores how ancient societies understood the landscapes around them and takes us on a journey through myth, memory, and the Scottish landscape.
Join us as we delve into the emerging field of geomythography, which blends oral tradition, place-name study, landscape interpretation, and archaeology to reveal the deep-time stories embedded in Scotland’s terrain. From echoes of prehistoric rituals to clues hidden in local lore, this episode uncovers how the past still resonates in the places we walk today.
Key themes:
00:10:42 Calanais
00:20:34 Beltane
00:22:05 Ballachulish Goddess
00:22:57 Paps and Mams
00:23:48 The Cailleach and Bride
00:24:52 Beinn Bheithir and dragons
00:28:18 Cauldrons
00:28:54 Clustering
00:29:46 Paps of Jura
00:32:01 The Corrievreckan
00:39:12 Craigshouse Bay
00:42:08 Bennachie
00:46:09 Tigh nam Bodach
Find Stuart's books for sale here https://luath.co.uk/pages/stuart-mchardy
scottishhistory #mythology #stuartmchardy
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In this episode, we sit down with the amazing Carol Gilmour, an artist, activist, and proud committee member of Tourette’s Scotland. We first met Carol through the group Artists for Indy, when she generously donated a set of her stunning paintings to the Indy Art Exhibition, a fantastic event which will be featured in a later podcast episode. Each artist nominated a charity to benefit from the proceeds—and Carol chose Tourette’s Scotland.
But that’s not all… Carol also appears in the hit film I Swear, which just happened to be top of the UK box office the very weekend we recorded and was also the subject of a Scottish Parliament debate at Holyrood! 🎬
Indypodcaster Fiona and guest presenter Lynne dashed off to see the film, and then reunited with Carol for a warm and eye-opening conversation about art, activism, Tourette’s, and life in the spotlight.
Find our more about Tourette's Scotland from their website https://tourettescotland.org
Watch the Holyrood debate here: https://www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/members-business-sarah-boyack-supporting-tourette-scotland-and-greater-awareness-and-inclusion-for-people-with-tourette-syndrome-november-13-2025?clip_start=12:51:37&clip_end=13:24:56
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A Conference of Ideas
Join indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene as they share their favourite moments from the Scottish Currency Group conference held in Dunfermline on 25th and 26th October.
Featuring behind-the-scenes commentary and chats with presenters Craig Dalzell and Colin Fox, plus insights on Scotland’s economic future, currency options, and more.
One key theme which emerged from several of the speakers was the issue of Foreign Direct Investment, which the Scottish Government seem to embrace enthusiastically while others watch with concern at the level of profits being extracted from Scotland due to extensive foreign ownership of land and assets.
Key topics:
00:01:25 Ian Stewart introduces the Conference of Ideas
00:08:23 Craig Dalzell explains the pins in the map
00:16:35 William Thompson - Scotgov has got the wrong approach
00:28:29 Robin McAlpine - recapturing the Scottish economy
00:43:44 Colin Fox - A vision for a better Scotland
Find out more from the Scottish Currency Group's new website https://scg.scot
watch all the sessions from the conference at https://www.youtube.com/@UCbTZJrFgbalSJTNMfrb0N6A
Read more from Scotonomics on Scotland's Sectoral balances here https://scotonomics.org/private-sector-debt-in-scotland/
scottishcurrencygroup #scottishindependence #economics
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In this episode our guests Isobel Lindsay and Bill Ramsay help unpack the deeper message behind Deputy PM David Lammy's extraordianry claim that the Scottish Government is a "national security threat".
But which nation is he talking about? From a Scottish perspective, many argue that Scotland's continued place within the UK poses the greater risk to Scotland's own national security.
We also revisit a powerful highlight from the recent Scottish CND conference: former Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard's eloquen and forceful speech challenging the Uk Labour Government's increasingly militarised foreign and economic policies.
Join us for a forthright conversation about power, security and Scotland's future role in the world.
key themes:
00:00:31 Lammy insults a nation
00:03:24 Who poses the biggest threat to Scotland?
00:16:00 Resilience and Security
00:28:19 Richard Leonard calls our UK Labour's path to war
00:30:33 Role and purpose of arms industry in creating as narrative of fear
00:38:43 Richard Leonard on US ownership of UK nuclear weapons
00:45:14 Craig Dalzell on nuclear power as a cover story
00:49:19 Uk labour government policy of escalating militarisation
00:50:43 Our message to Mr Lammy
#davidlammy #ScottishCND #scottishindependence
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Can Scotland really become independent by May 2027?
At the latest Pensioners for Indy meeting, guest speaker Graeme McCormick laid out his nine-step roadmap to Scottish independence — and sparked a lively, thought-provoking debate.
Some in the audience argued that Scotland is a colony. Others insisted that Scots are sovereign. Can both views be true?
Graeme says no — and challenges us to think deeply about what independence actually means.
The British state claims Scotland is in a voluntary union, yet can’t explain how we might voluntarily leave that union. So which is it — a union or a trap?
Tune in for a fascinating and fiery discussion about sovereignty, legality, and Scotland’s future in (or out of) the UK.
🎙️ Recorded at the latest Pensioners for Indy meeting.
Key themes:
00:04:53 - The 9 Steps to Independence
00:22:06 - Where do we go from here?
00:29:54 - Plans to use the list vote in Holyrood 2026?
00:36:14 - thoughts on the memorandum of understanding between SNP and Believe in Scotland?
00:39:49 - Are we a colony or are we sovereign?
scottishindependence #graememccormick #sovereignty
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Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene meet SNP’s Simon Jones and Scottish Green Party’s Michael Havard — the two pro-independence party candidates standing in the upcoming council by-election. What are the key local issues, and what will they be campaigning on?
In this episode, we explore what’s at stake for Stranraer and The Rhinns — from local services and rural priorities to their place in Scotland’s wider democratic landscape.
00:01:20 Simon Jones, Scottish National Party candidate
00:23:38 Michael Havard, Scottish Green Party candidate
scottishpolitics #stranraer #byelection
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Scottish Independence Podcasts is pro independence but not party political. Opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily represent our views.
In this episode of IndyPodcasters, hosts Fiona and Marlene sit down with guest Jacqui Jensen to explore how we can reconnect women with politics — wherever they are. From local communities to the national stage, we discuss why women’s voices must be at the heart of political decision-making and how inclusive conversations can drive real change and shape our nation.
Together, we unpack what’s keeping women disengaged, share practical ways to reach out across divides, and highlight the power of more local democracy in shaping policies that truly reflect women’s lives.
If you care about women in politics, grassroots activism, and ensuring female voices are front and centre in our national dialogue, this episode is a must-listen.
🎧 Tune in to discover how we can build a more equal, engaged, and representative democracy — one conversation at a time
key themes:
00:01:12 Re-engaging women in politics
00:09:36 Bringing women into the conversation
00:15:44 Reaching women where they are
00:21:18 The power of more local democracy
00:23:40 Women in national politics
00:25:40 Is Holyrood making life harder for itself?
00:32:29 Next steps
democracy #womensvoices #grassrootsactivism
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This special bonus episode pays tribute to the late Elspeth King, one of Scotland’s most influential curators and historians. Originally recorded in 2020, this conversation explores the absence of Scottish history in the national curriculum, the importance of heritage in shaping identity, and the power history holds in understanding who we are.
Elspeth King’s passion for preserving and promoting Scotland’s cultural history shines through every moment of this interview. As we mourn her passing, this episode serves as both a reminder of her remarkable legacy and a call to keep Scottish history alive in our schools, museums, and communities.
scottishhistory #scottisheducation #scottishheritage
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It’s time to get some people TELT!
Join Scottish IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene as we serve up a no-holds-barred episode having the last word against everyone who’s wound us up this month.
From political nonsense to everyday irritations, nobody escapes our Telt List!
Expect a healthy dose of righteous rage as we say what everyone’s thinking — but with that unmistakable IndyPodcaster twist. Because sometimes, people just need TELT!
00:03:15 Joanie Reid gets TELT!
00:04:50 Russell Findlay gets TELT!
00:17:35 Scottish National Investment Bank gets TELT!
00:24:29 Trump's ICE thugs get TELT!
00:27:24 Anti Low Emission Zone protestors get TELT!
00:31:28 Chat with our guest Mary McCabe
00:47:12 Indypodcasters get TELT!
telt #scottishindependence #indypodcasters
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🎙️ Pensioners for Independence Meet SNP’s Ivan McKee
In this lively episode, we join Pensioners for Independence as they sit down with SNP MSP Ivan McKee at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Scottish independence.
The conversation covers many pressing political topics, but the key theme that kept resurfacing was the SNP’s upcoming 2025 party conference – specifically the debate on whether a majority SNP victory at the next election should constitute a mandate to seek a second independence referendum, echoing the "precedent" set by Alex Salmond’s 2011 SNP majority.
Tune in for insights on strategy, party policy, grassroots activism, and the path forward for Scotland’s independence movement from the perspective of both elected representatives and passionate citizen campaigners.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene also add their own thoughts at the end in the light of the SNP conference decision to back the "SNP majority" proposal
Key topics:
00:01:41 Ivan McKee opening remarks
00:11:05 How can we get messages out with a hostile media
00:12:43 What happened to the rebuttal unit?
00:15:03 Won't both votes SNP let unionist parties in?
00:16:14 Constituency seats vs list seats
00:18:53 What do we do if Westminster say no?
00:21:34 Why does SNP not support the ICCPR petition?
00:24:19 How safe is the Scottish NHS from Westminster privatisation?
00:26:18 Is US style fascism coming here?
00:29:25 Why is a majority of SNP+Greens not acceptable?
00:33:30 All indy parties should include independence in their manifesto
00:35:09 How will the situation in Northern Ireland affect independence?
00:36:10 What is the Plan B if Westminster refuse?
00:39:27 Reflections after the event
👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and let us know what you think in the comments!
holyrood2026 #IvanMcKeeMSP #pensioners4indy
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Fiona & Marlene Talk Indy with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp – Reigniting the Movement!
In this must-listen episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, founder of Believe in Scotland—the nation’s largest pro-independence campaign group. Fresh from signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding with John Swinney and the SNP, Gordon shares what this means for the future of the Yes movement and how it could be the first step toward unity across Scotland’s pro-independence parties and organisations.
With exciting plans underway for a Scottish Independence Congress, could we be witnessing the spark that reignites the passion and momentum of 2014?
🔊 Tune in for powerful insights, political strategy, and a hopeful look at how Scotland’s independence campaign is evolving for 2025 and beyond.
Key moments:
00:01:57 Re-igniting the movement
00:08:03 Convention or congress?
00:15:35 The Power of the Wellbeing Economy
00:19:30 Improving relationships
00:21:20 Response from the movement?
00:25:33 i-Switch campaign - a game changer?
00:35:58 Timing for the Indy Congress
00:37:34 A Westminster 2029 de facto?
00:50:32 The disappointment of Labour
scottishindependence #believeinscotland #indycongress
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Bonus podcast:
In this What's On special episode, we shine a spotlight on four pro-independence events happening across Scotland over just three weeks — from currency and culture to peace and politics, there’s something here for everyone.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene chat to the some of the event organisers for more behind the scenes details.
🗓️ October 25–26 – Scottish Currency Group Conference 2025
Join leading thinkers in Dunfermline as they explore the future of a Scottish currency in an independent Scotland. Expect engaging talks, panel discussions, and actionable insight.
👉 Get tickets & details from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-currency-group-conference-2025-tickets-1591813259309
🎨 October 31–November 3 (daily from 10.30am - 4.30 pm)– Independent Scottish Art Exhibition & Sale
Support local artists and discover Scotland’s creative spirit at this inspiring exhibition. Featuring stone painting workshops, a range of thematic artworks, and the Yes Slates installation — it’s a celebration of art and activism.
👉 See a selection of the artwork here https://youtu.be/lsfvpNJ-mDY?si=tO-dsVixFhNvGlvC
🕊️ November 1 – Stop the Nuclear Nightmare: Scottish CND Conference
Hosted at Adelaide Place in Glasgow, this vital event confronts the dangers of nuclear weapons and promotes a nuclear-free future for Scotland.
👉 get tickets and details here : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/the-scottish-campaign-for-nuclear-disarmament/stop-the-nuclear-nightmare/2025-11-01/10:00/t-qjokody
🏛️ November 8 – Independence Forum for Scotland Autumn Convention
Adelaide Place, Glasgow this convention brings together campaigners, strategists, and supporters to plan the next steps for Scotland’s independence movement. This is a free event, but booking is essential
👉 Book now here : https://independenceforum.scot/national-convention/
also 8th November - Revive Coalition conference, Perth concert Hall, find out more and book tickets at https://revive.scot
🎙️ The Temper Trap: Can PR De-Fang Farage? | with Stuart Donald
In this thought-provoking episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene are joined by returning guest and data analyst Stuart Donald to discuss his latest research paper, The Temper Trap. The trio explore how Proportional Representation (PR) can be a powerful tool in limiting the influence of far-right politics, especially compared to the UK’s current First Past the Post (FPTP) electoral system.
Stuart shares compelling data from across Europe, showing how countries with PR systems—despite the presence of far-right parties—have managed to keep extreme immigration and social policies in check. Could Reform UK gaining seats in Holyrood or the Senedd actually reduce the risk of Nigel Farage becoming Prime Minister? Could PR be the key to protecting democracy in the UK?
👉 Tune in to uncover:
Why PR is more effective than FPTP in containing extremism
How European democracies handle far-right parties differently
Whether PR could be the unexpected safeguard against a Farage-led government
Key themes:
00:02:01 Background to The Temper Trap
00:07:25 Why PR drives higher voter participation
00:09:19 How FPTP allows outsiders to drag parties to the right
00:14:05 Uk health spending and child mortality is worse than EU average
00:17:06 Welfare chauvinism vs welfare nihilism
00:20:33 UK populism punishes the poor
00:27:10 How PR protects against extremism
00:32:52 Why FPTP cannot cope with neo-liberalism
00:36:57 Can Holyrood break free from FPTP mentality
00:41:07 John Curtice warning - pick the right majority!
00:44:53 Dangers of Labour inertia and possible UK routes to PR
Find Stuart's paper The Temper Trap here: https://www.compassonline.org.uk/publications/the-temper-trap-how-proportional-representation-tames-the-populist-right/
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democracy #electoralreform #holyrood2026
"Politics, Power & Possibility – A Conversation with Lena Swedlow from Compass"
In this episode IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene reflect on our visit to A Scottish Spring conference back in April, where we were struck by a standout talk from Lena Swedlow, a researcher at the progressive think tank Compass.
After a busy summer, we finally caught up with Lena for a wide-ranging conversation about the current political landscape in Scotland and the wider UK, including the deeper causes behind the shifting trends we’re seeing—from growing voter disengagement to the challenges facing progressive movements.
Whether you’re interested in politics, grassroots change, or the future of the UK’s political system, this thoughtful and energising discussion offers fresh insights and hope for what comes next.
key themes:
00:03:21 The Class of 2014
00:08:46 What is Compass?
00:11:03 labour's Dilemma
00:14:55 How does Democracy deal with Liars?
00:16:53 Why are people voting for "Reform" party?
00:21:34 Impacts of Inequality
00:23:24 Racism in the UK
00:26:27 Is Scotland aiming high enough?
00:30:57 Is Holyrood pushing the boundaries enough?
00:34:00 Labour's response to Palestine Action
00:37:41 PR versus FPTP
00:48:00 Still optimistic?
Find out more about Compass here - https://compassonline.org.uk
Find Stuart Donald's paper here - https://www.compassonline.org.uk/publications/the-temper-trap-how-proportional-representation-tames-the-populist-right/
Find our episode on A Scottish Spring here - https://youtu.be/iXZ7PByGONY
compassthinktank #lenaswerdlow #progressivepoliticsuk
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This Week on IndyPodcasters: Dr. Philippa Whitford – The Road to Holyrood 2026
Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Philippa Whitford, recently retired SNP MP and long-time advocate for Scottish independence and national wellbeing.
In this episode, we explore:
Campaign strategies ahead of Holyrood 2026
How to effectively counter the rising threat of the far right
Breaking through media barriers in Scotland
The unique, world-leading wellbeing policies of the Scottish Government
With decades of political and medical experience, Dr. Whitford offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and opportunities facing the independence movement today. She reflects on the successes of the Scottish government despite the limitations of Westminster control and highlights the benefits awaiting us when we have the full levers and powers of an independent country.
scottishindependence #holyrood2026 #drphilippawhitford
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🎧 Countdown to Holyrood 2026 | Episode: Nick Drurie – Alba Party
In this episode of our Countdown to Holyrood 2026 series, we’re back at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow with Nick Drurie from the Alba Party. Hosted by the grassroots group Glasgow Pensioners for Independence, this lively event brings together independence supporters to hear directly from party representatives ahead of the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.
Nick answers tough audience questions on a wide range of topics – from economic policy to the route to independence – offering a unique Alba perspective in this critical political moment.
Key topics:
00:02:37 Nick's background
00:03:41 Overview of Alba Party Policy
00:18:31 Is anybody making prefab housing?
00:20:15 What is Alba's policy on land value tax?
00:21:28 Thoughts on Holyrood 2026?
00:24:40 Thoght son Palestine Action proscription?
00:28:23 Alba's position on defying Westminster?
00:29:45 how will Alba link cost of living issues with independence?
00:33:54 Can we gradually nationalise social housing?
00:38:36 Holyrood 26 as plebiscite vs majority of MSPs?
00:39:58 Are Alba standing in all constituencies?
00:40:28 Why has Kenny McAskill not floated an indy umbrella group?
00:41:23 how to avoid a Reform Uk PM in 2029?
🔗 Watch the full series on our YouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrDKalFQSLAgCYxQweW2RqPSDnYFnRX4&si=aJsi3wdMCdPnw6kA
scottishindependence #holyrood2026 #albaparty
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In this special episode IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene take a break from the usual guest format for a more personal chat. After attending the Glasgow book launch of Frankly, Nicola Sturgeon’s much-anticipated memoir, the pair share their candid reflections on the event — and the unexpected TikTok reaction that followed.
From going viral overnight to unpacking the diverse responses the book has sparked — across mainstream UK media, podcasts, and Scottish independence commentators — Fiona and Marlene explore what the media response to the book tells us about Scotland’s political landscape, media narratives, and public sentiment.
Join them for an honest, insightful, and at times surprising look at the ripple effects of one book — and one TikTok.
No guests this week — just real talk from two women navigating politics, culture, and independence in Scotland.
Key themes:
00:02:44 Our night out
00:04:44 Responses to our Tiktok
00:09:32 Social media bubbles
00:11:33 Mainstream media TV interviews
00:16:42 Uk podcasts
00:20:36 Imposter syndrome
00:23:02 Marlene's choice excerpts
00:32:14 Have we learned anything new?
00:34:09 The pro-independence commentariat
00:39:42 Bigger than the book
00:42:47 Unreasonable Expectations
00:46:37 Choosing another path
00:49:28 Final thought
In this special episode IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene take a break from the usual guest format for a more personal chat. After attending the Glasgow book launch of Frankly, Nicola Sturgeon’s much-anticipated memoir, the pair share their candid reflections on the event — and the unexpected TikTok reaction that followed.
From going viral overnight to unpacking the diverse responses the book has sparked — across mainstream UK media, podcasts, and Scottish independence commentators — Fiona and Marlene explore what the media response to the book tells us about Scotland’s political landscape, media narratives, and public sentiment.
Join them for an honest, insightful, and at times surprising look at the ripple effects of one book — and one TikTok.
🎧 No guests this week — just real talk from two women navigating politics, culture, and independence in Scotland.
Key themes:
00:02:44 Our night out
00:04:44 Responses to our Tiktok
00:09:32 Social media bubbles
00:11:33 Mainstream media TV interviews
00:16:42 Uk podcasts
00:20:36 Imposter syndrome
00:23:02 Marlene's choice excerpts
00:32:14 Have we learned anything new?
00:34:09 The pro-independence commentariat
00:39:42 Bigger than the book
00:42:47 Unreasonable Expectations
00:46:37 Choosing another path
00:49:28 Final thought
scottishindependence #nicolasturgeon #mediareaction
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The Scottish Parliament went back to Holyrood last week for the final session before the elections in 2026.
Following the Holyrood debate on Palestine and his very welcome decision to stop giving public money to companies helping to arm Israel in the commission of a genocide, First Minister John Swinney began today with a speech announcing the publication of the new Scotgov paper "Your Right to Decide"
This was followed by the first FMQs of the new term.
We take a look at some of the stand out moments from these events in this extra Hot Topic episode:
Key moments:
00:01:24 The Scottish Government's position on Israel
00:07:20 latest successes including ending peak rail fares
00:11:40 Scotland welcomes refugees
00:16:12 Stand up to Racism protest at Knightswood
00:19:45 Refugees in Glasgow, Saltires in Maryhill
00:24:06 Self determination and the exit process
00:32:52 Rallying cry for democracy
Find the new paper Your right to Decide here:https://www.gov.scot/publications/right-decide/
scottishindependence #democracy #johnswinney
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🎙️ Top 10 Takeaways from Professor Danny Dorling at the Festival of Politics | Indypodcasters
In this episode, Fiona and Marlene share their top 10 insights from the 2025 Festival of Politics at Holyrood, where they attended a powerful session with Professor Danny Dorling, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford.
From rising inequality to the politics of child poverty and electoral reform, this episode unpacks the key messages from Dorling’s thought-provoking talk — including a question from Marlene herself!
🔟 Key takeaways include:
00:03:20 How inequality is shaped by family background
00:08:22 Why it’s dangerously easy to scare the public
00:13:38 The Scottish Child Payment as a vital anti-poverty tool
00:19:32 How child poverty is measured — and why it matters
00:21:15 The essential role of care and compassion in policymaking
00:24)06 How Reform UK’s agenda threatens climate progress
00:28:18 Marlene asks a question in Holyrood!
00:33:20 The democratic risk of First Past the Post
00:36:03 Growing disconnect between people and politics
00:38:36 The surprising reasons why violence is decreasing
Whether you're interested in social justice, politics, or progressive change, this episode is packed with insight, analysis, and inspiration.
🎧 Listen now and join the conversation on building a fairer society.
FestivalOfPolitics #DannyDorling #ScottishPolitics #ChildPoverty #Inequality #ElectoralReform #NetZero #SocialJustice #indypodcasters
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🎙 Solving Scotland’s Housing Crisis – with Dr Craig Dalzell of Common Weal 🏘
In this episode, we speak with Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy at the Scottish think tank Common Weal, about urgent, practical solutions to Scotland’s housing crisis. The discussion is based on his recent article in The National, which is addressed directly to Màiri McAllan, the newly appointed Housing Minister in the Scottish Parliament.
Craig outlines bold proposals to tackle the crisis — including filling Scotland’s 100,000+ empty homes, delivering real land reform, raising building standards, and committing to a major expansion of social housing.
If you're interested in how policy can shape a fairer, more functional housing system in Scotland, this is essential listening.
Key topics
00:02:14 What is the Housing Crisis?
00:10:02 Filling vacant housing
00:16:07 Actual land reform
00:20:35 Building enough social housing
00:31:17 Increasing the standard of building
Read Craig's article in the National Newspaper here https://www.thenational.scot/news/25304485.four-ways-mairi-mcallan-can-fix-scotlands-housing-crisis/
Find out more about Commonweal at https://commonweal.scot
Browse Commonweal's policy library at https://www.commonweal.scot/policies
Good Houses For All paper https://www.commonweal.scot/policies/good-houses-for-all
Find out about Social Bite villages here https://www.social-bite.co.uk/what-we-do/the-social-bite-village-model/
housingcrisis #commonweal #scottishpolitics
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Indypodcasters bring you the latest in the meetings hosted by campaign group Glasgow Pensioners for Independencespeaking with politicians from all pro-independence parties.
This time we’re joined by Cllr Anthony Carroll of the Scottish Greens for a lively and informative discussion on Scottish independence, local politics, and the road to Holyrood 2026.
The conversation dives into the Scottish Greens' vision for a greener, fairer, independent Scotland and how that feeds into local issues too.
key themes and audience questions:
00:01:32 Doorstep disillusionment
00:09:06 Why renovate George Square?
00:11:24 Community energy projects
00:15:22 Community funding from windfarms
00:17:53 Zonal energy pricing
00:18:36 Working with Labour
00:21:10 Engaging the electorate
00:25:38 John Swinney's plan
00:28:55 Salvo and the UN
00:31:51 Green's manifest 2026
00:38:20 Asylum seekers housing crisis
00:40:54 Was Grangemouth closure the Green's fault?
00:45:10 Extending Glasgow's subway
00:49:49 Maxing indy supporting MSPs
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just exploring the conversation, don’t miss this timely episode in the run-up to Holyrood 2026.
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🎙️25 Years of Scottish Left Review with Bob Thomson
In this special episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with veteran trade unionist and political activist Bob Thomson to mark the 25th anniversary of Scottish Left Review. From his early days on the factory floor to the top of Unison, Bob shares a lifetime of experience in labour politics, trade unionism, and Scottish constitutional reform.
A founding figure in Scottish Left Review and the Jimmy Reid Foundation, Bob has also served as Treasurer and Vice Chair of Scottish Labour, participated in the Scottish Constitutional Convention, campaigned as a member of Labour for Independence in 2014 and is an advocate for electoral reform. He even counts Jeremy Corbyn among his friends!
Join us for a rich and insightful conversation that spans 25 years of left-wing politics in Scotland, from the grassroots to the national stage.
💬 Topics discussed include:
00:03:45 25 years of the Scottish Left Review
00:13:18 Old Labour vs New Labour
00:26:29 The Devo Max option?
00:33:34 Corbyn's new party
00:42:32 Predictions for Holyrood 2026
You can access the Scottish Left Review at https://scottishleftreview.scot
Find out more about the Jimmy Reid Foundation at https://reidfoundation.scot
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Special Bonus Episode: Live from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden – 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima
Join us for a powerful special episode recorded on 6th August 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We’re coming to you directly from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden in Glasgow, where civic leaders, peace activists, and citizens gathered to honour the past and reflect on the future of peace in our world.
This commemorative event highlights Glasgow’s enduring commitment to nuclear disarmament, peacebuilding, and international solidarity. Tune in for moving speeches and music from Protest in Harmony and City of Glasgow chorus as the community unites in remembrance.
Key moments:
00:03:06 Songs from Protest In Harmony
00:07:45 Lord Provost's Civic welcome
00:11:38 Consul General for Japan Mr Katsutoshi Takeda
00:14:27 Jean Anderson, Glasgow CND
00:19:52 David Peutherer, Glasgow CND
00:24:30 Ava, one of the garden design team
00:27:48 Pauline, Protest in Harmony
00:28:47 Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost
00:29:50 City of Glasgow chorus
Glasgow is one of 8,509 cities around the world who are part of the Mayors for Peace network. Find out more about he Mayors for Peace programme at https://mayorsforpeace.org/
#hiroshima #peacegarden #SCND
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In this episode Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene sit down with economist and educator Jim Byrne to talk about his new online course, MMT101: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Monetary Theory. Designed to make Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) accessible to everyone, Jim’s course breaks down complex economic ideas into clear, understandable lessons. Learn more at https://mmt101.org
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In this revealing episode recorded at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow, Pensioners for Independence invite Colette Walker, leader of the Independence for Scotland Party to address the group as part of a series of events the group are arranging leading up to Holyrood 2026.
Colette shares her unexpected journey into political leadership, her refusal to be defined by her visual impairment, and the challenges she’s faced as a woman in politics. She also speaks candidly about the shocking abuse she and fellow campaigner Eva Comrie have received online for being women with disabilities.
This is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about resilience, representation, and the fight for Scottish independence.
Pensioners4indy #ISP #scottishindependence
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Exploring Scotland’s Cultural Heritage | Stuart McHardy & Roger Emmerson at the Independence Forum Scotland Conference
In this thought-provoking episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast, we bring you a fascinating session from the recent Independence Forum Scotland conference, featuring historian Stuart McHardy and architect Roger Emmerson. Together, they explore Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and discuss the positive trajectory of Scottish identity and nationhood in the 21st century.
Both speakers are respected Scottish authors and thought leaders in their fields. Learn more about their work:
Stuart McHardy’s profile and books https://luath.co.uk/pages/stuart-mchardy
Roger Emmerson’s profile and books https://luath.co.uk/pages/roger-emmerson
🎧 Interested in radical Scottish history?
Listen to Stuart McHardy’s Radical Scottish History podcast series here:
👉 Episodes 1–10 https://scottishindypod.scot/scottish-history/stuart-mchardys-radical-scottish-history-podcast-playlist-eps-1-10-2/
📺 Missed the earlier session?
Listen to our previous podcast on the Wellbeing Economy from the same conference:
https://scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-indy-campaign/independence-forum-scotland-highlights/
🔗 Discover more about the Independence Forum Scotland conference and its role in shaping modern Scottish discourse. https://independenceforum.scot
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Fiona and Marlene report from the Palestine march and rally in Edinburgh this weekend, with coverage of the march and the speeches from Elizabeth House, also known as Colonial HQ
Key events:
00:07:30 Gathering at St Giles
00:08:06 Chanting in Parliament Square
00:08:38 Mick Napier outlines the purpose of the protest
00:10:36 Into the High Street
00:12:51 Speaker Doha Abu Amer
00:19:37 Speaker Tommy Sheppard
00:29:42 Speaker Lesley Riddoch
palestine #gaza #edinburgh
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🎙️ In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by Esther Roberton, co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention, the movement that laid the groundwork for the creation of the Scottish Parliament. Esther reflects on the original aspirations for a new kind of democracy in Scotland and assesses how far those ambitions have been realised over the past 20+ years.
They also explore Esther’s current work with the Build A Local Scotland campaign (www.buildlocal.scot), including the critical relationship between Holyrood, local councils, and community-level democracy. If you're interested in Scottish politics and the future of local governance in Scotland, this episode is a must.
Key topics:
00:02:25 - Campaigning for the parliament
00:09:03 - Designing the parliament
00:19:40 - 20 years on, how does the reality match the aspiration
00:35:57 - Relationships between central vs local government
00:38:52 - Impact of 2014 referendum on Holyrood
00:42:03 - Building a local Scotland
00:55:58- Citizens Panels at Holyrood
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democracy #localgovernment #constitutionalconvention
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Highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland Conference | June 2025 |
In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share selected highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland summer conference, held in June 2025. They explore key moments from a day packed with fresh ideas, thought-provoking questions, and bold visions for Scotland’s future.
Whether you're passionate about tackling poverty, Universal Basic Income, or building a wellbeing economy, this episode offers rich insights from a range of engaging speakers.
key topics:
00:01:19 – Craig Dalzell: On what he is willing to sacrifice for a fairer future
00:08:28 – Annie Miller: Why Universal Basic Income is key to wellbeing
00:19:43 – Panel Q&A with Eva Comrie, Dave Thompson, Craig Dalzell, Jim Osborne
00:20:43 – What beliefs, values, and standards should sit at the heart of a wellbeing framework?
00:24:30 – Can we use NHS savings to fund UBI?
00:26:17 – Which policy areas are central to making this happen?
00:37:03 – How do we create the political space to turn these ideas into action?
Find out more from the IFS website here: https://independenceforum.scot/
wellbeingeconomy #universalbasicincome #independenceforumscotland #scottishpodcast
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A Bonus episode with updates on three important topics discussed at the IFS spring conference in March 2025:
00:01:34 Scotland's Land Reforms - John Hutchison
00:10:00 Scotland's Energy - John Proctor
00:24:50 Scotland's Democracy - Geoff Bush
00:30:55 Comment from the floor
00:34:35 Forward look
This Friday's podcast episode will be the Poverty and Wellbeing session from the Summer conference and we have news of the Autumn conference for your diaries.
Find out more from the IFS website https://independenceforum.scot
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🎙️ IndyPodcasters, Fiona and Marlene chat with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch about her latest documentary project – a powerful new film exploring why Finland is the happiest country in the world 🇫🇮✨
Scotland has already adopted Finland’s famous Baby Boxes, but what else can we learn? Lesley dives into:
🔹 Finland’s world-renowned education system
🔹 Distinctive land ownership patterns
🔹 A cultural mindset that values equality and collective wellbeing over individual wealth
Lesley also shares insights into her unique approach to crowdfunding and the creative process behind making a documentary that aims to spark real change in Scotland's future.
🎥 Want to support Lesley's film? You can find details of the crowdfunder here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/finland---the-education-superstars-a-new-film
Lesley's website is https://lesleyriddoch.com
Watch our chat with Lesley about her previous film Denmark here: https://youtu.be/qRngEhyYvGU
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In this upbeat episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene speak with Fatima Joji, a member of the National Executive of Women for Independence (WFI), about the organisation’s bold relaunch on International Women’s Day .
WFI played a vital role in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, building a respected and influential grassroots network of women-led local groups. But over the last decade, momentum has slowed and some groups have gone quiet. Fatima shares her vision for re-energising WFI, the outcome of their first Annual General Meeting, and how women’s voices are still crucial to shaping an independent Scotland.
💬 Topics include:
00:02:09 Relaunching Women for Independence
00:16:27 Supporting women into politics
00:28:50 A wellbeing economy
00:33:56 WFI visibility
Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, feminism, or the role of women in politics, this episode offers insights and inspiration from one of the new leaders shaping Scotland's future.
Listen to our podcast episode from the Edinburgh WFI AGM here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m7kif-165de2f
Find out more about Women for Independence here https://wfi.scot
More on the relaunch and leaflet here https://www.wfi.scot/relaunch-on-international-womens-day/
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In this timely episode, Glasgow Pensioners for Independence sit down with Colin Fox, national spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party, for a wide ranging discussion on Scotland's shifting political landscape.
Recorded just ahead of the Hamilton by-election, the conversation explores the future of hte independence movement, the role of left-wing politics in Scotland and what might lie ahead as we move toward the Holyrood 2026 elections.
The outcome of the by election was unknown at the time of recording but one thing is celar: Scottish politics is at a turning point. How will the current political turbulence shape Scotland's path to independence and social justice?
Topics covered:
00:01:36 Opening remarks
00:36:01 Questions from the audience Q1 - is the SNP now a unionist party?
00:40:46 Q2 do we need independence before we can make any changes?
00:49:48 Q3 Why are we stuck at 50%? Political or cultural issues?
00:56:09 Q4 what is the significance of the Daily Record supporting SNP?
01:01:01 Q5 How do we keep Reform UK at bay?
01:08:35 Q6 How many "lefties" will be elected to Holyrood 2026?
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In this powerful episode, recorded live at a Yes Glasgow NW event, guest speaker Scott Donohoe from Glasgow Trade Union council delivers a passionate and informative talk on the planned closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery — a decision that threatens thousands of jobs, livelihoods, and the stability of the local community.
Scott outlines a detailed historical timeline of events, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the workforce and exposing Labour's broken promises to protect vital Scottish industry. The session includes a raw, emotional audience discussion capturing the real anger, betrayal, and concerns from the people most affected.
Key chapters:
00:02:02 Michelle Thomson MSP responds to the closure
00:03:23 John Swinney's address to STUC
00:06:06 Brian Leishman MP lashes out at Ed Milliband
00:07:41 Yes Glasgow NW introduces Scott Donohoe
00:08:38 Presentation on Grangemouth's historical timeline
00:23:50 General audience discussion and Q + A
grangemouth #justtransition #ineos
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Pat Kane is in conversation with John Drummond on the TNT Show in this week's podcast episode. This is a fascinating and wide ranging conversation covering topics as diverse as the leadership required to respond to climate related migration, the factors which could be better harnessed to promote Scottish independence and the possible post American future world order!
You can also watch the video version of this conversation here https://www.youtube.com/live/Ea5MDIilkYM?si=rm5QIz-zJj7Ayxw2
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A guest episode from Iain Bruce's climate justice show Rising Clyde, this week focussing on the links between the fossil fuel giants and the far right and how they are exploiting the climate crisis for profit and power.
Iain's guests are activists Ash and Quan and he begins the episode with footage from a protest outside Glasgow based company Seapeak Maritime.
You can watch the video version of this show here https://www.youtube.com/live/hTajcsDj9ik
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With only 1 year left of the Scottish Government's current term First Minister John Swinney set out his Programme for Government for 2026-26.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene listened to the main speeches and then went digging into the detail - and we found quite a lot that caught our eye. Our verdict? Mainly highlights but also the occasional lowlight. As the old saying goes- the devil is in the detail.
We've included chapter headings so if you have already watched John Swinney and Kate Forbes speeches from 6th May you can skip forward to our assessment. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments.
Chapters:
00:02:15 John Swinney speech 6th May 2025
00:25:35 Kate Forbes speech 6th May 2025
00:37:11 Digging into the detail
You can find the full Programme for Government here:
https://www.gov.scot/publications/programme-government-2025-26/
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Building a Democracy for the 21st Century
On 26th April the Electoral Reform Society held a conference in Edinburgh called A Scottish Spring with a range of excellent speakers covering topics such as the rise of polarisation in democracy, Scottish public opinion, Civic and local democracy in Scotland , engagement and debate.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were there and very much enjoyed the discussions and presentations. It was a full day event so we weren't able to film every session in its entirety but these are some of our particular highlights of the day:
00:03:00 Willie Sullivan, ERS Senior Director in conversation with Professor Nicola McEwen, Director of the Centre for Public Policy
00:15:16 Marlene's question
00:16:40 Mark Diffley provides an overview of Scottish public opinion including exclusive polling commissioned for the conference
00:31:00 Esther Roberton, former Co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention on the aspirations for the Scottish Parliament and how well it has lived up to those
00:40:17 Pauline Smith, Chief Executive, Development Trusts Association Scotland on local democracy
00:45:00 Mark Drakeford, former First Minister of Wales on alternative forms of democracy for the Uk
democracy #scottishpolitics #electoralreform
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Scotland in Europe: Our journey to the European Parliament!
In this special episode of our podcast, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share our exciting journey to Brussels where they joined a delegation organised by campaign groups Yes for EU and Europe for Scotland.
Our mission? To promote Scotland's place in Europe and meet with Members of the European Parliament (MEPs ) in support of an independent Scotland rejoining the EU.
From behind the scenes moments to exclusive MEP interviews, this episdoe captures the warm welcome and strong support we received in the heart of the EU. Our trip was not only inspiring for all the delegates but also formed part of the Europe Day celebrations on May 9th with footage featured in an event held in Edinburgh and also livestreamed.
Key chapters:
00:00:21 Arriving in Brussels
00:02:53 Elise Tallaron, Heather Anderson, Alyn Smith and Marlene Halliday share their hopes for the visit
00:06:27 Emotional arrival at the European Parliament
00:11:48 Inside the Parliament
00:13:40 A message from Thomas Waitz MEP
00:18:15 Fiona and Marlene go exploring
00:20:47 Elise introduces her team
00:21:33 A message from Vicent Marza Ibanez MEP
00:23:46 A glimpse of the debating chamber
00:24:38 A message from Olga Perez Vitoria, EFA Advisor
00:28:55 A chat with Hana from Coppieters Foundation
00:32:30 A message to our young people from Rina Hajdari and Charlotte Bechert
00:37:57 A message from Valentina Servera Clavell, EFA Campaigns
00:41:27 End of the day reflections from Heather Anderson and Alyn Smith
00:44:53 A message from Terry Reintke, MEP
00:46:19 Europe Day event excerpt from Q and A session
Watch the video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/4L8rWoGFeJc?si=zpYPE61Kv-nDrbtC
Watch the Europe Day event here: https://www.youtube.com/live/QoCJN_b5RDA?si=aiwUlBAelhQhAVCw
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English Council Elections Fallout: What can Scotland learn?
In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by regular guests Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to discuss the recent English local council election results and the growing momentum behind far right organisation Reform Uk. What do these political shifts mean for Scottish politics? could they signal change - or opportunity - north of the border?
We explore the dangers of politicians clinging to the centre ground, how to re-energise a disillusioned electorate and whether the Scottish government should adopt a more radical, even rebellious, stance.
Key themes:
00:01:49 Lessons from the English election results
00:06:30 Broken Britain
00:16:55 The independence lifeboat
00:23:49 Indy parties vs the indy movement
00:25:02 Housing crisis or opportunity?
00:28:40 Turnout is key
00:33:53 Can the SNP be the anti-Trump?
00:38:40 Time to get radical again?
00:44:16 Tactics to counter Reform UK
scottishpolitics #ReformUk #politicalstrategy
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Join Fiona, Marlene and Lynne as they look back at everything April threw their way - from local activism to international campaigning.
In this NOT-a-livestream episode, the trio break down their month, share behind the scenes stories and react to standout moments from Holyrood and Westminster.
Subscribe for sharp chat, smart laughs and solid political insight - even when it's pre-recorded!
Key themes included are:
00:00:19 Believe in Scotland's litter picking campaign
00:02:27 Yes4EU's Brussels delegation
00:07:00 Electoral Reform Society's Scottish Spring conference
00:12:14 Scottish election study polling
00:20:14 Dave Doogan takes on Starmer
00:21:53 Stephen Flynn on Grangemouth v Scunthorpe
00:24:41 Sarah Sultana calls out Rachel Reeves
00:25:50 Downie at the bottom of the barrel
00:27:41 Holyrood petitions committee considers the ICCPR
00:34:57 Angus Robertson unconvincing on independence
00:38:26 Tories digging for dirt get put back in their box
00:46:20 Democratic senator Jon Ossoff in the lion's den
00:49:49 Poundshop Trump gets the Led by Donkeys treatment
00:53:08 More dates for your diary in May
Get tickets for Yes4EU's Europe Day Event here (in person and online options) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotland-in-the-eu-good-for-scotland-good-for-europe-tickets-1279560011439
Find our podcast about the ICCPR here https://scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish-independence-podcasts-episodes/iccpr-claiming-our-rights/
Find out more about the Scottish Election Study here https://scottishelections.ac.uk/
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Holyrood 2026: What Makes a Great Manifesto?
In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene take you to Govan, where the Scottish Independence Convention held a lively and inspiring event on 5th April 2025 to kick-start conversations around the Holyrood 2026 elections. The big question: What do we want to see in party manifestos?
We feature insights from three standout speakers, each bringing bold, fresh ideas and proposing three key topics they believe should be included in their 2026 manifestos of any party seeking their vote.
Plus, Fiona and Marlene reveal their own top 3 manifesto wish lists, rounding off the episode with some thought-provoking discussion and a few surprises.
Key chapters:
00:01:57 Simon Barrow - what makes a great manifesto
00:12:57 Selma Rahman - what women tell us
00:29:53 Ian Black - mission orientated market making
00:47:12 Marlene and Fiona's manifesto wish lists
Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, curious about policy priorities, or just love a good political debate, this episode is packed with ideas to get you thinking ahead of Holyrood 2026.
Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you're ready to shape Scotland’s future.
We're grateful to our friend and indy media colleague Lewis Cedar of https://SPVR.org for sharing the audio from this event with us.
Holyrood2026 #ScottishPolitics #ManifestoMatters #ScotlandFuture #ScottishIndependence #GovanEvent #PoliticalPodcast #SIC
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Laurie MacFarlane from Future Economy Scotland gave, in our opinion, the standout speech at the recent Independence Forum for Scotland conference held in Edinburgh on 1st March 2025.
Land Reform is one of those key topics where the public mood seems to be for further, faster reform than our politicians seem able to keep up with but the stakes are high and the potential benefits to Scotland are immense.
Find out more from https://futureeconomy.scot
landreform #socialjustice #scotland
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Peace and Poetry : Scottish CND's Annual Poetry fundraiser event, Glasgow 2025
Join us for an inspirational podcast episode recorded live at the Scottish CND's Annual Peace and Poetry Event in Glasgow - a celebration of art, activism and reflections on war, peace and hope for the future.
This special fundraiser brought together an exceptional line-up of poets who shared moving and thought-provoking work on the themes of peace, war, beauty, tragedy, hope, love and the future of our planet.
Whether you are here for the poetry, the politics or the passion - this episode is not to be missed.
Support the movement and learn more about Scottish CND's campaigns: https://banthebomb.org
Poetry recitals included in this episode are:
00:01:25 Lynn Jamieson - welcome
00:04:54 Hugh McMillan - A Poet Reacts in an Age of Horror
00:07:03 Finola Scott - The Dipper, by Kathleen Jamie
00:07:51 Cait O'Neill McCullagh - In Irpin
00:09:02 Jim Aitken - What I Told Riona
00:10:57 Hugh McMillan - The Most Incompetent Branch
00:11:40 Clare Phillips - Greenham Common, by Helen Dunmore
00:13:53 David Kelly - Talks About Talks by Maura Dooley
00:15:56 Magi Gibson - Rage
00:18:21 Julie McNeill - War
00:18:56 Hugh McMillan - Blackbird by George Gunn
00:19:29 Magi Gibson - In the event of a lack of oxygen by Ali Whitelaw 00:23:09 Ken Benjamin - Why I went to Faslane by Gerry Loose
00:24:40 Kat Knak-Watt - the Messages
00:26:38 Simon Barrow - The Permanence of the Young Men by William Souter
00:27:26 Clare Phillips - Protest by Chris Salt
00:29:13 David Kelly - Whitey's on the Moon by Gil Scott Heron
00:31:28 Cait McNeill McCullagh - Blaeberries
00:33:30 Jim Aitken - Uday, One day
00:35:35 Finola Scott - The IceCream Man by Michael Langley
00:36:46 Hugh McMillan- Dania Ersheid on her way home from school 00:38:06 Lynn Jamieson - George Square, by Jackie Kay
00:39:28 Magi Gibson - Cracked
00:42:12 Simon Barrow - Unwounding
00:43:05 Julie McNeill - Beautiful
00:44:35 Finola Scott - Close range - Coulport
00:46:28 Marlene chats to Kat, Finola and Clare
scottishCND #peaceandpoetry #poetrypodcast
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Audio version of the recent TNT show where host John Drummond interviews Professor Alf Baird about the concept of Scotland as a colony of England in the light of the recent application to the UN to add Scotland to the list of colonised countries.
You can watch the video version of the TNT show here https://www.youtube.com/live/zoX3jbDb710?si=BTTYqVupU9esAqIX
More information about the application to the UN is on the Liberation Scotland website here https://liberation.scot
Alf's Book "Doun-Hauden " is published by Kindle direct Publishing and available on Amazon .
scotlandcolony #liberationscotland #decolonisation
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In this thought provoking interview, Marlene and Fiona sit down with data analyst Stuart Donald to discuss his fascinating research on the "union dividend". Stuart's research delves into the origins of the Barnett formula and even further back to pre war economics to unpack the myths and misconceptions about the financial benefits Scotland supposedly receives from England and how much better off we would be if we were able to make our own political choices.
Stuart also highlights how the Westminster First Past The Post electoral system disproportionately favours the right and disenfranchises poorer communities. Could Proportional Representation hold the key to a fairer system?
Will independence come soon enough to save Scotland from the demographic time bomb created by Westminster mismanagement?
Main chapters
00:01:27 What is this Union Dividend?
00:03:10 Why does Scotland get more funding than England?
00:06:48 The Barnett formula
00:08:50 Unionist Spin
00:11:50 Debunking the myths
00:18:47 Europe to the rescue
00:26:05 FPTP, a spiral of doom
00:37:28 Prospects for PR
00:43:06 Getting the message across
Find detailed research presentations on this and other topics on Stuart's website here https://sdonald4pr.com and read his papers for Bylines Scotland https://bylines.scot/politics/a-right-turn-that-put-first-past-the-post-onto-a-precarious-path/
and https://bylines.scot/news/economics/scotlands-union-dividend-if-ever-there-was-a-misnomer/
Scotland #UnionDividend #BarnettFormula
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Join Fiona, Marlene, and regular guest Lynne as they dive into the most pressing topics in Scottish and Westminster politics. From Labour's disastrous welfare cuts and the ongoing battle over PIP (Personal Independence Payments) to the Scottish Tories desperate attempts to run down Ferguson Marine, the trio offers insightful analysis and opinion.
Tune in for an eye-opening discussions on topics as diverse as the dangers of the nuclear industry, the latest Believe in Scotland litterpicking campaign, and Canada's spirited stand against Trump’s aggressive rhetoric.
Stay informed with topical chat, thought-provoking clips, and expert commentary on current events shaping our world today.
Chapters:
00:00:53 Nicola Sturgeon cleared
00:02:16 Decolonising Scotland
00:08:41 Lorna Slater - return of the Deposit Return Scheme
00:11:03 Believe in Scotland litterpicking campaign
00:14:44 PIP - Labour's Poll Tax Moment?
00:16:04 Stephen Flynn calls out Labour's manifesto
00:18:36 What is PIP and who is affected?
00:20:07 Diane Abbot calls out Starmer
00:24:29 Richard Murphy on other options for Reeves
00:27:50 Will Scotgov mitigate PIP?
00:31:11 David Kelly, the nuclear industry's tritium crisis
00:34:17 Graeme Downie plays patsy for Labour
00:36:49 Dorothea Barron, women see round corners
00:38:55 Ferries bad say hypocritical Tories
00:46:33 Reform UK - not what they say on the tin
00:56:53 Elbows Up Canada!
scottishpolitics #PIP #elbowsup
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It's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde!
Join Fiona and Marlene's discussion with passionate SCND activists David Kelly and David Peutherer as we talk about the vital need to rid the River Clyde of nuclear weapons. We dive into the engaging new campaign "It's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde" urging young people to find out more and take action for a nuclear free Scotland.
Discover why independence is the only way to ensure a safer nuclear-free future for Scotland and how the campaign is empowering the next generation to rise up and make a difference.
Key themes:
00:02:40 Background to the campaign
00:12:45 But what about the nuclear jobs?
00:15:00 Increasing our defences?
00:17:45 Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)
00:18:42 Independence is key
00:19:44 Campaign next steps
00:25:34 Generational differences
00:28:23 Trump
00:31:00 Cuddly green nuclear power?
00:35:49 Whatever happened to the Labour party?
It's time to act before it's too late! Find out more including how to get involved and make your voice heard here:
Scottish CND - https://.banthebomb.org/campaign/reclaim-our-clyde/
International Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament https://icanw.org
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) https://disarmament.unoda.org/wmd/nuclear/tpnw/
NuclearFreeScotland #ReclaimOurClyde #tpnw
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In this insightful discussion, Fiona and Marlene are joined by expert commentators Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to analyse the latest developments from the White House. They explore the growing implications for Ukraine, the evolving UK-US relationship, and the global push for increased defence spending. As tensions rise, the panel delves into whether this military build up truly benefits nations or if it mainly serves the interests of arms manufacturers
Key themes:
00:01:54 - context
00:03:45 - US vs China
00:05:27 - implications for the Russian war in Ukraine
00:18:29 - UK-US relations
00:20:48 - Re-armament in Europe
00:33:31 - Defence priorities for Scotland
00:39:24 - Ukraine peace settlement
00:44:32 - The psychology of invasion
00:47:09 - Trump's state visit
00:49:23 - Creativity from adversity
ukraine #trump #defence
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Miners' Strike 40th Anniversary | Alex Shanks & Richie Venton at Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture
In this episode, Marlene and Fiona attend the Scottish Socialist Party's Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike.
Featuring Alex Shanks, a young miner during the strike, and Richie Venton, author of Class War on Workers, this event offers passionate speeches that explore the strike’s lasting impact on the working class. The discussions dive into the history of the Miners' Strike, its consequences, and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights. Whether you remember the strike or are engaged in class warfare studies, this episode offers powerful insights into one of the most significant labour movements in recent history.
00:01:31 Welcome by Natalie Reid
00:03:34 Alex Shanks' first hand account of the miners strike 1984/85
00:28:24 Richie Venton explores the wider context and lessons learned
Find our more at www.scottishsocialistparty.org
MinersStrike40 #ClassWarOnWorkers #workersrights
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Join Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene and guests Lynne Dougan and Jacqui Jensen as we mull over the latest Scottish political snippets from Holyrood, Westminster and beyond.
Themes include:
00:01:19 - The power of the positive outlook
00:09:47 - Outside the Labour Party conference
00:15:51 - Findlay's Barlinnie Paradise
00:19:05 - Pam Ghosal's Wild West Schools
00:25:35 - Bailey alarms patients
00:32:58 - Kate Forbes on the Internal Market Act threat
00:35:40 - Sarwar goes nuclear
00:38:50 - What does GB energy do?
00:38:50 - Lumsden's bad language
00:41:37 - investing in our people
00:45:40 - Westminster tactics
00:49:09 - Trudeau and Trump
00:51:05 - Stand up, speak up, act up
scottishpolitics #holyrood #topicalclips
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A bonus podcast episode from Rising Clyde, the Scottish Climate Justice Show.
Host Iain Bruce discusses the potentially unjust transition of workers at Grangemouth following the announcement that over 400 redundancy notices are being issued by refinery operator Petroineos.
Iain's guests are Rosie Hampton of Friends of the Earth Scotland and Ewan Gibbs, historian of industry, energy and protest at the University of Glasgow with contributions from Chris Hamilton, Unite convenor at the plant, aviation engineer Finlay Asher of Safe Landing and Lewis Conroy, one of five climate protestors from this is Rigged, up for trial for occupying part of the plant in 2023
grangemouth #justtransition #petroineos
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With special guest Dr Philippa Whitford, retired surgeon and former SNP MP.
Trump's astonishing proposal to turn Gaza into a waterfront resort may have dominated the headlines, but the real story is the ongoing plight of the people of Gaza as the fragile ceasefire takes effect.
Dr Philippa has lived and worked in Gaza and here she offers her unique personal perspective on the recent conflict and the prospects of a peaceful solution.
If you would like to support the charity Medical Aid for Palestinians you can do so here https://map.org.uk
You can also find our previous video about Dr Whitford's work in Gaza here :
https://youtu.be/1Qz-kyrGYBc
Our coverage of the Glasgow march against BBC bias is here https://youtu.be/picyGeQtyzA
gaza #palestine #ceasefire
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With guests Andy Anderson and Leah Gunn Barratt of Respect Scottish Sovereignty we take a closer look at the International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights ( ICCPR) and what incorporation of these rights into Scots Law could mean to the Scottish people.
Key themes include:
00:01:00 Overview of Human Rights legislation
00:03:30 Why should we incorporate ICCPR?
00:06:00 Petition before the Scottish Parliament
00:08:50 Example - Switzerland
00:10:30 Example - Taiwan
00:13:15 Example - South Korea
00:16:30 Scottish Referendums Act 2020
00:19:14 Popular initiatives
00:25:27 UK Supreme Court
00:27:48 So what could Scotland do differently?
00:32:41 Does Article 1 apply to Scotland?
00:44:27 UN Convention of the Rights of a Child (UNCRC)
00:49:21 People power!
00:52:51 Our Conclusions
Previous episodes mentioned in this one:
Respect Scottish Sovereignty https://scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-indy-campaign/respect-scottish-sovereignty/
Building a Local Scotland https://scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish-independence-podcasts-episodes/building-a-local-scotland/
Petition 2135 https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/petitions/view-petitions/pe2135-implement-the-international-covenant-on-civil-and-political-rights
Websites mentioned:
Respect Scottish Sovereignty https://respectscottishsovereignty.scot/
Scottish Human rights Commission https://www.scottishhumanrights.com/
Case study South Korea https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/exploring-worldwide-democratic-innovations-south-korea/
Case study Taiwan https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/exploring-worldwide-democratic-innovations-taiwan/
Lord Reed on why the Supreme Court matters to Scotland
ICCPR #sovereignty #scottish
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Ringwood Publishing is an independent Scottish publisher based in Glasgow. In January they hosted an even called Reflections and Revelations: Our Memoirs Event showcasing several of their authors who have written books based on Memoir.
Fiona and Marlene were delighted to attend and record the event. Speakers and readings are:
00:01:04 Mary McCabe, author of Two Closes and a Referendum and Stirring the Dust
00:08:27 Carol Fox, author of Memoirs of a Feminist Mother
00:16:36 Sandy Jamieson, Chief Executive of Ringwood introducing the work of the late Brendan McLaughlin and John Keeman
00:22:57 Brendan McLaughlin's daughter Siobhan
00:24:51 Reading from First of May by Brendan McLaughlin
00:27:32 Reading from In the Shadow of the Crane by John Keeman
00:32:13 Maureen Cullen, author of Kitten Heels
00:40:43 Kirsten McQuarrie, author of Remember the Rowan
00:45:03 Panel discussion and questions from the audience
More about Ringwood publishers, featured authors and their books at
https://www.ringwoodpublishing.com/
memoirs #ringwoodpublishers #scottish
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This month's livestream of clips and chat covering a range of topics including:
00:00:42 Charles visits an Alloa foodbank
00:05:41 Colin Fox's prediction comes true
00:08:00 Dave Doogan calls out Starmer
00:10:16 Labour MP Brian Leishman finds out he has NO influence
00:14:43 The power of "devalation"
00:18:29 The cost of Scotgov mitigation
00:24:15 Patrick Harvie explains the "hoover up" economy
00:25:51 Housebuilding and Sarwar's empty rhetoric
00:31:57 Robin McAlpine schools the Energy Minister
00:37:40 Robert Reich - lessons from the US election
00:46:44 Mary Trump sniffs Donald's latest grift
00:48:18 Emma Harper brings Scots leid to Holyrood
scottishpolitics
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Our guest this week is William Thomson from the Scotonomics show.
In this episode we challenge William with our questions. He tackles those and shares his own thoughts on independence, Modern Monetary Theory and the economic situation in general.
Main topics:
00:02:00 Q1: Can Scotland afford to be independent?
00:06:38 Q2: But what about inflation?
00:11:37 Q3: What about the Deficit?
00:16:48 Q4: Should Scotland repay UK debt?
00:20:15 Q5 But doesn't borrowing create debt?
00:31:13 Q6 How will Scotland manage the economy?
00:32:25 Q7: Does independence mean a decade of austerity?
00:41:42 Q8: EU or EFTA?
00:47:13 Q9: What if we had voted YES in 2014?
00:49:05 Q10 Next Steps?
Still have questions? Let us know in the comments.
You can watch the Scotonomics show every week on @IndependenceLive and the articles William refers to are on the website https://scotonomics.scot/articles/
More information about this year's Festival of Economics is also available at
https://scotonomics.scot/festival-of-economics/
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Burns Night 2025 is fast approaching and we've been out and about collecting poetry and stories to create a celebratory podcast episode.
Featuring:
00:02:17 To A Louse - performed by Marlene Halliday
00:05:36 Oh Tibbie, I hae Seen the Day - performed by Susi Briggs
00:08:07 Tibbie's Reply - written and performed by Susi Briggs
00:11:31 The Flyting O' Bruce and Red Comyn - written and performed by Susi Briggs
00:18:15 Scots Wha Hae - performed by Lorraine Sinclair
00:22:03 The Stirling Lines - performed by Fiona McGregor
00:25:40 Tam O'Shanter - performed by Billy Kay
You can watch the livestream of the whole Believe in Scotland event on their Youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/live/a90mQdD4rkA?si=THPYYe2mOPGCp7sg
Believe in Scotland's website is www.believeinscotland.org
Other podcast episodes mentioned are: Telling Scotland's Stories with Mairi Sutherland https://youtu.be/QXeNMDvSN6k
Tickets for the special screening of Mairi's film The Red Rose can be booked here https://www.odeon.co.uk/films/red-rose-20th-ann-plus-qa/HO00006676/
A Man with a Plan https://youtu.be/kMqxAA1zmVY
Cool Scot with Greg Moodie https://youtu.be/tXZPI9BNw-I
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Fiona and Marlene share their highlights from the Big Land Question conference.
In November the Revive Coalition held their biggest conference yet bringing together organisations and individuals with a shared interest in Scotland's land. Who owns it? What do they do with it? Is there a better way? These, and many more questions were covered on the day and you can watch the full day's event on @IndependenceLive 's channel.
This podcast covers our favourite bits from the following speakers: 00:01:43 - Lesley Riddoch introduces the event
00:07:42 - Kevin Cumming, Scottish Rewilding Alliance
00:16:07 - Josh Doble, Community Land Scotland
00:28:19 - Kirsty Jenkins. Onekind
00:30:32 - River Roding Interspecies Council
00:36:22- Jenny Barlow, Tarras Valley Nature Reserve
00:44:27 - Mhairi McFarlane, Diffley Partnership
00:51:09 - Donna Smith, Scottish Crofting Association
00:57:03 - Lesley Riddoch, Intro to part 2
01:02:03 - Robin McAlpine, Commonweal
01:09:41 - Mike Russell, Scottish Land Commission
01:14:05 - Max Wiesnowski, Revive Coalition
Further info: Community Land Scotland https://www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/
Scottish Rewilding Nation Charter https://www.rewild.scot/charter
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Greater Glasgow Pensioners for Independence invited guest speaker Andy Anderson to share some new ideas for a strategy to overcome the barriers created by Westminster and the UK supreme court using the UN Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Andy's website is https://respectscottishsovereignty.scot
You can find out more about the Covenant here https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-civil-and-political-rights
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TNT Show host John Drummond interviews data analytics expert Stuart Donald about the insights we can gain from his research into electoral systems, Brexit and the Scottish Constitutional question. Topics include:
00:02:06 Is the Union killing people?
00:05:28 Inequality and the FPTP system
00:07:41 The Myth of the Union Dividend
00:16:17 Slapstick Accounting
00:19:00 Faulty stats drive faulty narratives
00:20:37 Scottish "dividend" based on English needs
00:21:57 How much should Scotland get?
00:26:40 Starmer's Labour continuing inequality
00:30:33 Why can't UK have PR?
00:37:47 Labour elected on sufferance
00:40:00 Falling prey to the Far Right
00:44:53 England needs a national conversation
00:49:24 Building Messaging
Stuart's website containing his research is www.sdonald4pr.com
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As Westminster's Labour government continues to unravel, discarding election promises with careless abandon, we take a look at the Scottish government's budget proposals for 2025/26.
Beginning with John Swinney setting out his vision for Scotland and followed by Shona Robison's presentation of the draft Scottish budget we consider how well the two speeches match up. Does the action match the aspiration?
After hearing both speeches we award marks out of 10. Do you agree with our score? Let's find out!
00:00:55 John Swinney aspirations for Scotland
00:20:15 Shona Robison draft Scottish budget 2025-26
00:47:57 Indypodcasters Scorecard
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The Owning Our Futures event held in Edinburgh in October was a great opportunity to see our quest for independence in the context of other nations and regions across Europe who share similar aims.
The delegates took part in three Q and A panels and brought their wisdom, experience and fresh thinking to the table.
Organised by the Scottish Independence Convention and the International Committee for European Citizens and chaired by Lesley Riddoch, this was a positive and uplifting event.
Panels and speakers :
00:01:51 Panel 1 questions
00:02:06 Begotxu Olaizola Elordi, Basque Country
00:03:53 Alessandro Cucci, Sardinia
00:04:44 Anna Arque i Solsona, Catalonia
00:10:13 Panel 2 questions
00:11:16 Nick Peeters, Flanders
00:15:13 Paul Descarli, South Tyrol
00:16:53 Aka Hansen, Greenland
00:20:09 Bjort Samuelsen, Faroe Islands
00:27:59 Panel 3 questions
00:28:47 Gwern Gwynfil, Wales
00:33:07 Isobel Lindsay, Scotland
00:37:17 Richard Walker, Northumbria
00:38:28 Kerron O'Luain, Ireland
00:43:51 Lesley Riddoch closing remarks
You can watch our previous episode with highlights from the delegate presentations here: https://youtu.be/A4J1hE04Y2M?si=dcpBUvxXvhdwCbna
You can also watch the full livestream of the event on @IndependenceLive
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The Owning Our Futures conference was held in Edinburgh on 5th October 2024 and brought together representatives Autonomy Movements and Self Government campaigners from 14 nations and regions in Europe. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were there - these are our highlights!
00:02:09 Intro: Greg McCarra SIC
00:02:27 Basque: Begotxu Olaizola Elordi
00:09:05 Catalonia: Anna Arque i Solsona
00:15:10 Sicily: Anthony Graziano
00:20:04 Sardinia: Alessandro Cucci
00:26:17 Greenland: Aka Hansen
00:37:20 Flanders: Nick Peeters
00:39:41 Wales: Gwern Gwynfil
00:42:13 Ireland: Kerron O'Luain
Organised by:
The Scottish Independence Convention (SIC) www.independenceconvention.scot
and the International Commission for European Citizens (ICEC) www.icec.ngo
Our episode with Prof Alf Baird which was mentioned in the discussion can be found here https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/doun-hauden/
Livestream coverage of the full event is available on @IndependenceLive Youtube channel.
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We meet independent film maker Mairi Sutherland who has been making independent Scottish films for more than 20 years. Mairi has credits as Producer, Director, Screen Writer including the award winning film Red Rose, about the life and mysterious early death of Robert Burns at the age of 37.
Mairi tells us about the making of the film back in 2004 and the changes she has seen in the film industry in Scotland and Hollywood since that time.
The film is celebrating its 20th anniversary and Mairi is looking to arrange showings in cinemas, theatres and other venues to share the story and take part in audience discussions.
The film is available on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mntIL0HhciY and is also available on DVD.
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Audio replay of our end of November livestream where we played clips and chatted about topics including:
00:02:48 Patrick Harvie at FMQs on Trump's election
00:04:46 John Swinney's reply
00:08:45 Mary Trump on buyer's regret
00:14:43 Led By Donkeys on Elon Musk
00:22:15 Janey Godley voiceover Bearcubs
00:24:34 Edward Mountain asks about the A9 at FMQs
00:28:32 Brendan O'Hara on Winter Fuel Payment at PMQs
00:34:28 The Big Land Question Launch
00:38:07 Restoration Forth project
00:50:57 Janey Godley Tribute
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The Scottish currency Group conference took place over 2 days in Dunfermline on 21st and 22nd September 2024. We were there for both days of fascinating presentations from an impressive and internationally diverse group of experts in their various fields. In this podcast, Fiona and Marlene share 12 of the insights we gained from the discussions. We hope they will whet your interest to find out more.
Our 12 insights are:
00:00:45 1. Why we should say NO to Sterlingisation
00:04:35 2. Currency options for an independent Wales
00:06:43 3. Be predictable, but not TOO predictable
00:10:28 4. Lessons from Iceland's banking crash
00:14:13 5. Control your own currency
00:15:36 6. 300 years is nothing!
00:17:27 7. The history of Scotland's Stock Exchanges
00:23:52 8. Opportunities for Scotland
00:27:48 9. We need more plumbers!
00:30:11 10. Devolution Faroese Style
00:36:50 11. Tunnels not Ferries
00:40:03 12. Controlling our financial rulebooks
00:46:17 Bonus: Tax is not the enemy
You can watch full versions of these sessions on the currency Group's channel @ScotCurrency We have also podcast Dr Tim Rideout's conference presentation in full which you can listen to wherever you get your podcasts or watch here https://youtu.be/eXxLgnDMmKk?si=gNRFt6YNtnfvw-Xz
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Bonus episode - our latest Hot Topic episode looks at Trump's victory in the US elections.
Fiona and Marlene are joined in the studio by Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to share our immediate reactions to Trump's victory and consider the likely impact on the situation in Ukraine, for NATO and for the wider world.
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A bonus episode from the recent Scottish Currency Group conference. Dr Tim Rideout explains the process for introducing a Scottish Currency and the likely timescales for implementation.
You can find out more from his website here https://www.reservebank.scot/
The Scottish Currency Group is also active on Facebook.
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One of the events marking 10 years since the Scottish Independence Referendum was a conference "2014 - 2024 Scottish Independence and the British State 10 Years On". The event was held on 14th September at Glasgow Caledonian University and was organised by the group Conter.
Part One of our coverage of that conference was an interview with Liam McLaughlan who delivered the opening speech.
This episode is the second part of our coverage of the event and includes highlights from several of the key speakers and our thoughts on their contributions as follows:
00:01:03 Laura Webster, Editor of the National Newspaper
00:06:28 Jim Sillars, former SNP MP
00:15:51 Gerry Hassan, author and commentator
00:23:46 Cat Boyd, co-founder of RIC
00:31:13 Jonathan Shafi, journalist
00:33:35 Alyn Smith, former SNP MEP and MSP
00:39:28 Dr Tom Montgomery, Stirling University
Find out more about the group Conter on their website www.conter.scot
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Podcast version of this month's Livestream chat with Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene and our guest Lynne. Topics covered include:
- Alex Salmond's death
- Council of Regions and Nations
- Winter fuel payments
- GB Energy
- Scottish Visa proposals
and various other snippets that caught our attention this month.
You can also watch the video version on our Youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/live/KEb6Ctxb5p8?si=Al1E9Fa1M_2TnNGd
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We chat to Scottish independence campaigner Liam McLaughlan who we first came across when he stood as Scottish Socialist Party candidate for Glasgow East in the General election.
Liam is a veteran of the legendary Radical Independence Campaign in 2014 and last month he gave the opening speech at a conference organised by left wing anti establishment group Conter to mark the 10 year anniversary of the independence referendum.
We invited him into the studio to talk about the event, his experiences and his thoughts for the future campaign.
Liam also had an article published in the National newspaper which you can read here https://www.thenational.scot/politics/24606241.indyrefs-10-year-anniversary-not-waste-another-decade/
Also look out for a follow up episode with highlights from other speakers at the conference coming soon.
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Second of our two part mini series on the 1820 Radical Uprising. Part 1 covers the events leading up to the Uprising and the Radical War which followed. You can find it here https://scottishindypod.scot/scottish-history/1820-radical-uprising/ and we would recommend you listen to that episode first.
This episode covers the courtroom drama of the trials of the Radicals and their eventual fate, brought to life by our storyteller Tom Dowds. Fiona and Marlene also report from some of the key locations of the tale, including the spine tingling visit to the plaque in Stirling's Broad Street where Baird and Hardie uttered their last words - "Remember Baird and Hardie".
Main themes:
00:00:31 The Stirling Trials
00:09:54 The Glasgow Trials
00:12:18 The Dumbarton Trials
00:15:30 The Paisley Trials
00:23:33 Retribution
00:24:56 Martyrs' Memorial
00:30:43 Australian Legacy
00:32: 25 Learning our own history
You can order a copy of Tom Dowd's book from good booksellers including https://www.waterstones.com/book/scotland-free-or-a-desart/t-j-dowds/9781782227496
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Scotland has practically the largest units of local government in the world. An average Scottish council has 175,000 people compared to an average across the EU of 10,000. There seems to be widespread consensus that something needs to be done about the over-centralisation of Scotland, but little agreement about what that should be.
A group of individuals from a range of backgrounds - activists, academics, trade unionists and more - have set themselves the task of raising the profile of this democratic deficit and engaging the public and politicians in a discussion about how to address it.
Indypodcasters have been presenting a series of podcasts on the topic of the kind of national conversation Scots are having and this seemed a perfect fit for that series so we went along to the launch event which was held in Edinburgh on 9th September 2024.
This is our recording of the public launch event. You can find out more from the website www.buildlocal.scot
You can also sign the declaration calling for citizens' assemblies to gather evidence and recommend solutions here https://buildlocal.scot/sign-the-declaration/
Panel presentations were:
00:01:11 Introduction by Joyce McMillan, Scotsman columnist and theatre critic
00:04:17 Esther Roberton, former co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention
00:08:00 Dave Watson, Director of the Jimmy Reid Foundation
00:14:16 Willie Sullivan, Senior director for campaigns Electoral Reform Society
00:20:42 Ewan Aitken, Former Labour Councillor and COSLA spokesperson
00:28:36 Lesley Riddoch, Director of Nordic Horizons, filmmaker and award winning journalist
00:37:23 Q and A
00:07:39 Next steps
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In this month's livestream Indypodcasters Marlene, Fiona and Lynne reflect on the Believe in Scotland 10th anniversary rally and other indy events, whether marches have had their day, the Labour party's disastrous first 2 months in power and how the the SNP is adjusting to life as a minority government.
With clips, chat and listeners comments, we hope this brings a flavour of events in September 2024
Watch Charlie Stuart's film Still Yes here https://youtu.be/M_5hQM_NRAg?si=atCbI7x4wlMOaHDf
Find out more about the Building A Local Scotland campaign and sign the declaration here https://buildlocal.scot/
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On the 10th anniversary of Scotland's Independence Referendum film maker Charlie Stuart has released his tribute to the grassroots campaigners who refuse to give up! We chat to Charlie about the making of the film and his thoughts on the campaign a decade after the indyref.
You can watch Charlie's film "Still Yes" here:
https://youtu.be/M_5hQM_NRAg?si=4DXHh1bAmsfIWOxM
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On 18th September 2024 we marked the 10th anniversary of the historic first Scottish Independence Referendum, Indyref for short. During a passionate and exhilarating campaign, support for the Yes side grew from around 30% to over 50% before settling back at 45% on the day of the vote. In the words of Professor Sir John Curtace, the Yes side lost the vote but we won the campaign. Support for independence has hovered around the 50% mark for the last decade.
Campaign group Believe In Scotland organised events throughout Scotland to mark the occasion. The mood was reflective, but upbeat and determined. We are STILL YES.
Speeches from the Holyrood rally:
00:00:48 Gordon MacIntyre Kemp, founder of Believe In Scotland
00:12:56 Lesley Riddoch, award winning journalist, author, filmmaker
00:28:32 Richard Walker, Editor of the Sunday National
00:40:31 Andrew Barr, co-founder of the National Collective
00:46:52 Gordon MacIntyre Kemp
You can contribute to the Believe in Scotland crowdfunder here https://www.believeinscotland.org/crowdfunder2024
Independence Live's crowdfunder is here
https://independencelive.net/crowdfunder/
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10 years on from the Independence Referendum we catch up with "artist, writer and deviant collagist" Greg Moodie. Greg's artwork and cartoons were iconic elements of the 2014 campaign and he has continued to produce political commentary in the guise of humour ever since.
Greg has a new book out this month called The Unbearable Stupidity of Being which you can get from his website at https://gregmoodie.com/shop/
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After weeks of violent outbreaks in England, the far right racist contingent tried to bring their poison to Glasgow's George Square last weekend.
Glasgow was having none of it and organised an anti racist demonstration which drew a far bigger crowd than the racists could muster.
We reflect on the event with our guests Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay and consider whether Scotland's distinctive national culture is enough to protect us from these malignant influences.
The conversation ranges from our sense of our own Scottishness, our colonial past, the haunting experience of the clearances, our shared values and the inevitable fracturing of the UK state.
We also consider whether the SNP can rise to the challenge of making the changes necessary to survive the 2026 Holyrood Elections.
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Part 1 of a 2 part episode this week as Fiona and Marlene go on the trail of the Radical Uprising of 1820, with the help of historian Tom Dowds.
What we found is a fascinating tale of plots, intrigue, government spies, revolution and Scottish radicals dreaming of democracy and the creation of a Scottish Government.
To be continued.....
Look out for Part 2 next month.
Tom Dowds' book "Scotland Free or a Desart" is available from good bookshops
Find out more about the 1820 Society from their FB page and twitter
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We chat to Tim Rideout and Ian Stewart about the Scottish Currency Group Conference coming up on 21st and 22nd of September and the exciting line up of guest speakers.
Online and In Person tickets are available from Eventbrite here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-currency-group-conference-tickets-965256055847?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Hope to see you there!
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Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene mull over August's events with guest Lynne Dougan in our Livestream for August 2024.
We share some of our escapades this month - Lynne was at Elgin, Fiona got stuck in the mud, Marlene celebrated Ukraine Day.
We also cover the Winter Fuel Payment debacle - Marlene has the stats! As Rachel Reeves perfects her eye roll, we delve into electricity prices here and in Norway, and no, we STILL don't know what GB Energy really is.
( NOTE: This episode has been edited to remove an incorrect statistic quoted in the discussion)
You can watch the video version of this podcast here https://www.youtube.com/live/nIgVneUz_J4?si=TDe2jiJ9WGlO9Mjg
Links mentioned in this episode:
Watch our Hiroshima episode here • Hiroshima 79th Anniversary Commemoration
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Find out more about the Believe in Scotland rally here https://www.believeinscotland.org/ral...
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It is 79 years since the nuclear and atomic bombs were dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan.
Every year Scottish CND organises events to commemorate this anniversary.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were invited to record the Glasgow even at the peace tree in the grounds of Kelvingrove Art Gallery. It was a moving, yet uplifting event with songs and wonderful speakers sharing their stories such as the seeds from the "survivor tree", a ginko tree in Hiroshima which sprouted again following the bombing.
We also had an interview with Jacqueline McLaren the Lord Provost of Glasgow about her role in the Mayors for Peace project and her determination to leave a lasting legacy of peace gardens in Glasgow parks.
Contributors are:
00:01:37 Interview with Jacqueline McManus, Lord Provost of Glasgow
00:13:37 Opening remarks by David Peutherer, Chair of Glasgow CND
00:16:00 Lord Provost's address at the event
00:20:28 Hiro Shimai, Curator at Glasgow Botanic Gardens
00:22:35 Down By the River Clyde performed by Protest In Harmony
00:25:06 Jean Anderson Scottish CND
00:31:59 Maggi Sale, Peace Campaigner and Author
The event finished with two more songs from Protest in Harmony
You can watch the video version of this event on our youtube channel.
Find out more about Scottish CND here: https://www.banthebomb.org/
Find out more about Mayors for Peace here: https://www.mayorsforpeace.org/en/
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The Battle of Falkirk took place on 22nd July 1298 and was a tragic loss for the Scots under William Wallace. His comrade Sir John de Graham, or Graeme, died in the battle and is buried at Trinity church in Falkirk.
The De Graeme Society organise an annual commemoration of the battle and the brave Scots who gave their lives defending our freedom.
This year's event, whilst a moving occasion, was also a family friendly day out with medieval market, battle re-enactments, performers, a town Crier and all sorts of other activities to engage, entertain and educate Scots in our own history.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene went along to Falkirk and this is their souvenir of the day.
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Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp is our guest for the second episode in our new series of podcasts on the theme of A National Conversation for Scotland.
Gordon is CEO of campaigning organisation Believe in Scotland and he joined Indypodcasters Marlene and Fiona in the studio to talk about ambitious plans for a Scottish Citizens' Convention.
Topics covered include:
00:00:27 What is a Citizens' Convention?
00:06:16 Timescale and other Challenges
00:09:28 Not an Indy Trojan horse
00:13:02 Not a Citizens' Assembly
00:16:17 Who runs the Indy Movement?
00:19:45 A Broader Conversation
00:24:00 A Deeper Conversation
00:33:14 Political Reactions
00:37:12 Trusting the Trustees
00:41:58 Creating solutions?
00:49:00 Holyrood 2026
You can find Believe in Scotland's proposal paper here: https://www.believeinscotland.org/delivering_independence_via_a_new_style_citizens_convention/
Coming up: 17th August: Campaign Day in Inverness
21st August: Scottish Independence Congress meeting
18th September: 7pm Rally at Holyrood
You can find out more about Believe in Scotland events here: https://www.believeinscotland.org/events
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Part 1 of our new podcast series A National Conversation for Scotland .
Following the shockwaves from the General Election result, we decided to revisit the topic of a national conversation for Scotland, starting with a fresh look at the conversation we had with Leanne Wood about the Welsh Constitutional Commission.
In this episode we revisit that conversation and consider what ideas and opportunities can be applied in Scotland too.
Main themes:
00:04:46 A healthy debate
00:10:09 A democratic revolution
00:17:39 Silence from Westminster
00:20:24 Practising for a Constitution
00:28:10 Crux of the Report
00:33:55 A Voice for the People
The Final report from the Welsh Constitutional Commission is here https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2024-07/independent-commission-on-the-constitutional-future-of-wales-final-report.pdf
Believe in Scotland's Citizen's Convention proposal is here https://www.believeinscotland.org/delivering_independence_via_a_new_style_citizens_convention
The Scottish Independence Forum website is here https://independenceforum.scot/
This conversation was originally part of a longer podcast in our Mibbes Aye series which you can find here https://youtu.be/LaoS2TmY21o?si=otiV9AdDbjmjDL3A
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This month saw the 750th anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland's greatest heroes, Robert the Bruce.
In this episode, filmed mainly on location in Bannockburn, we draw from three different accounts of the Bruce's most famous battle and attempt to pinpoint the most likely sites of the different phases of the battle. We also examine the military and strategic genius of a man whose plans for every eventuality were so thorough they even included his own escape from Hell! We also reveal secrets hidden in the last verse of Burn's famous poem Scots Wha Hae.
You can also find our Battle of Loudoun Hill episode here
Check out our Scottish History playlist on our Youtube channel @indypodextra here
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Following the election results earlier this month, indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene invited guest and friend of the podcast Lynne Dougan into our studio for a chat. Lynne was at the count of the Alloa and Grangemouth constituency and gives us some behind the scenes insights as to what goes on through the night of an election.
This episode was originally broadcast live on our YT channel and you can also watch it here
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Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were delighted to take part in a panel discussion which took place after Edinburgh Women for Independence group's AGM in June.
The format was:
00:01:09 Sam Page from Yes for EU on the topic of reasons to rejoin the EU
00:08:42 Ruth Ritchie on behalf of Believe in Scotland on the topic of grassroots activism
00:16:42 Marlene Halliday from Pensioners for Indy talking about the generation gap in independence support
00:24:30 Fiona McGregor talking about how and why we started this podcast
00:31:23 Q and A session
You can find the podcast episodes mentioned in the discussions here:
Yes 4 EU workshop - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/scotland-in-the-eu/
Pat Kane discussion - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/over65s-why-still-not-yes/
You can find out more about Edinburgh Women for Independence on their website https://www.edinburghwfi.com/
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Why did Graeme McCormick decide to stand in the SNP leadership contest and why did he then withdraw his candidacy to allow John Swinney to be elected unopposed?
We last chatted to Graeme McCormick in September 2023 about his proposals to dissolve the UK union and how that might come about (you can listen to that episode here https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-axz4k-14a2c72 )
Since then, Graeme has stood for the Presidency of the SNP but was beaten by Mike Russell. He brought his case to the SNP's independence strategy conference which Humza Yousaf held and most recently, announced his intention to stand in the latest SNP leadership contest. In the event, John Swinney was elected unopposed.
But just why did Graeme withdraw his candidacy? And where does he think the independence campaign needs to go next?
This is a podcast version of an episode of the TNT show on Independence Live's Youtube channel. As a live broadcast, their episode was plagued with technical issues which we have edited out.
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As we enter the last week of the General election campaign trail, Marlene and Fiona chat to Indy supporters at the Bannockburn rally - and find a mixed set of views!
We also consider what the turnout might be and whether people are sufficiently disenchanted with the election campaign that they will abstain, or spoil their ballots and what practical effect this has.
We spill the beans on the cost of that GB Energy logo!
We had a good chat with Bill Bonnar, the Scottish Socialist Party candidate standing in Rutherglen and asked just why smaller parties stand in first past the post elections they have no hope of winning. The John MacLean lecture we mentioned in the discussion is here https://youtu.be/F6xJPWf14K0?si=skAqf_WjxTydvE2A
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As the party manifestos start to appear, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene are joined by guest Marion Robertson to pick out the bits we like from the manifestos on offer.
Note that the first half of this episode was recorded before the official launches of the Scottish Greens and Alba manifestos, links to both are below.
Main themes are:
00:00:30 ISP (Independence for Scotland Party)
00:01:37 Scottish Greens
00:07:53 Alba party
00:15:37 SSP (Scottish Socialist Party)
00:20:29 Tory/Reform
00:23:26 Campaign checkpoint
00:27:38 SNP
00:35:03 Labour's response
00:48:00 Starmer - first steps and two faces
00:51:49 GB Energy
01:02:24 The Union's last gasp
Scottish Greens manifesto now published, available here https://greens.scot/Manifesto2024
Scottish Socialist Party policy statement available here https://scottishsocialistparty.org/4-july-general-election-drive-out-all-shades-of-tories-for-socialist-change/
Alba Party policy statement available here https://www.albaparty.org/where_we_stand
SNP manifesto here https://www.snp.org/manifesto/
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Musician, author and journalist Pat Kane is our guest in this episode when we discuss why over 65s are still not convinced by independence.
Pat suggests the answer might lie in our musical influences - are former hippies, punks and post punks more likely to challenge the status quo?
Themes included in our discussion are:
00:02:43 Musical influences on attitudes
00:04:47 Post-war British consensus
00:06:24 Rise of Scottish music and culture in the 80s and 90s
00:07:10 Social class component shaping attitudes
00:09:26 Sterlingisation and continuity
00:10:28 Climate crisis and security
00:12:02 Community resilience and the role of elders
00:13:49 The long haul to indy
00:14:56 Cosmo - localism
00:16:16 War time experiences
00:19:45 Hippies, punks and post punks
00:23:17 Citizen self determination
00:25:40 Spirit of 2014
00:30:05 Community development
00:38:10 Project fear revisited
00:43:20 Our Third Act
Pat's think tank - https://www.thealternative.org.uk/
More about Pat Kane https://www.patkane.global/who-is-pat-kane
You can watch the video version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/dKRGiOhcbSU
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Hosted by Christians for Independence, this presentation by former MP and Consultant Surgeon Dr Philippa Whitford is a moving account of her work as a medical volunteer in Gaza from the 1990s.
Themes include:
00:01:47 The Holy Land?
00:03:49 Palestine history didn't start on 7th October
00:06:36 2 state solution slipping away
00:06:56 Gaza 1991/2 Al Ahli Hospital
00:13:10 Breast cancer care
00:19:45 Scotland-Gaza breast cancer partnership
00:23:34 Issue is political
00:29:52 Gaza now - total devastation
00:33:25 They are not numbers
00:36:38 Gaza needs - everything
00:41:09 How could an independent Scotland help?
00:51:04 How to donate to the Medical Aid for Palestinians charity
You can watch the video version of this presentation on our Youtube channel here : https://youtu.be/1Qz-kyrGYBc
Donate to map at https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donation-details/516
Find out more about Christians for Independence
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Edinburgh Yes Hub hosted a panel discussion on the topic of Scotland, Democracy and the Future.
The panel was chaired by Peace Campaigner Janet Fenton and speakers were:
Euan Hyslop - SNP Councillor Edinburgh Council
Alex Martin - Independent candidate for Edinburgh South
Colin Fox - Scottish socialist Party
Kenny MacAskill - Alba party.
Panellists were invited to give a 5 minute opening address, followed by two rounds of questions from the audience.
Opening addresses:
00:00:51 - Euan Hyslop
00:08:58 - Alex Martin
00:11:57 - Kenny MacAskill
00:19:50 - Colin fox
00:30:28 - Q+A Round One
01:03:02 - Q+ A Round Two
You can watch the video version of this event on our Youtube Channel.
We are grateful to Edinburgh Yes Hub for organising this event and for sharing it with us.
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Welcome to another tumultuous month in Scottish politics!
Fiona and James mull over the events of May 2024 including:
00:00:57 The end of the Bute House Agreement and the fallout
00:17:50 Another new First Minister
00:31:08 We're having an election
00:49:42 Our plans for June
The Welsh Constitutional Commission podcast episode which we mention in our discussion is here https://scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish-independence-podcasts-episodes/where-next-for-the-welsh-dragon/
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A Bonus Tuesday podcast to mark the announcement of the UK General Election on 4th July - Independence Day!
In the first half of this episode Fiona and Marlene react to the initial announcement and in the second half we take a look at the various campaign launch speeches.
We also cover various deadline dates for voter registration etc - these and more info can be found on the website www.electoralcommission.org.uk
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Latest in our Mibbes Aye podcast series, we explore the Welsh Constitutional Commission with Leanne Wood who was one of the Commissioners on the 2 year project. Leanne is also a former leader of the Welsh independence party Plaid Cymru.
The Commission produced a report with 10 recommendations which can be found here https://www.gov.wales/independent-commission-on-the-constitutional-future-of-wales-final-report
Main themes:
00:00:30 Intro and welcome
00:01:34 Mark Drakeford in the Senedd
00:08:05 Background to the report
00:11:20 A national conversation
00:13:05 Informed choices
00:15:09 A democratic revolution
00:17:50 Reactions and next steps
00:20:30 Iceland style constitutional conversations
00:23:22 What if labour win the GE?
00:27:57 Devolving broadcasting
00:29:49 Other Welsh initiatives
00:32:34 Welsh social security powers
00:35:28 Profit extraction, economic powers and tax
00:39:51 Possibilities for Scottish Constitutional Convention
00:44:56 Fiona and Marlene reflect
00:46:17 The 10 recommendations in full
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David Powell appeared on John Drummond's TNT show recently with a worrying take on the proliferation of Freeports and Special Economic Zones across the UK and the sinister forces which may lie behind them. This is in marked contrast to the reassuring statements being made by the Scottish Government in relation to Green Freeports. Let us know what you think about both perspectives!
David is a senior lecturer in Fine Art at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, and describes himself as a "reluctant" political activist. He is a prolific commentator on twitter where he is better known as @EuropeanPowell
You can watch the video version of this interview on Independence Live's Youtube channel
Find our previous podcasts on Freeports here:
https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/freeports-who-benefits/
https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/freeports-a-good-thing/
also:
Richard Murphy blog on Freeports:
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/04/05/freeports-are-a-threat-to-free-markets-and-to-the-wellbeing-of-the-populations-of-all-countries-in-which-they-exist/
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As conflict escalates around the world, we chat to Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay, both veteran Scottish CND campaigners about the increased threat of nuclear engagement, either on purpose or by accident.
Where are the peacemakers?
Is there anything that we as individuals can do?
Footage of BAE Systems protest thanks to The Skotia media.
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Believe in Scotland hosted a very successful march and rally in Glasgow on 20th April.
This episode brings together the speeches from the rally (minus the obligatory comments about how wonderfully sunny the weather was!). Speakers list:
00:00:50 Pat Kane (musician and journalist)
00:06:11 Jane McAllister (film maker)
00:12:47 Gordon Martin (RMT trade union)
00:18:47 Ross Greer (Scottish Greens)
00:23:07 Iona Soper (activist)
00:28:57 Richie Venton (Scottish Socialist Party)
00:37:21 Marlene Halliday (Pensioners for Indy - and Indypodcaster!)
00:43:54 James Robertson (poet and author)
00:49:50 Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp (Believe in Scotland)
00:57:20 Humza Yousaf (First Minister)
Our video of the march entering George Square is on our Youtube channel here https://youtu.be/LmX9mJMMCUw?si=ijAdPXsNRUqiu7pc
The whole march and rally was livestreamed by Independence Live and can be seen on their Youtube channel.
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Shockwaves ran through Scottish politics this morning as First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his intention to resign following his decision to end the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens.
Within 2 hours of the announcement Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were joined by guests Bill Ramsay, Convenor of the SNP TU Group and Isobel Lindsay from Scottish CND to share our immediate responses to the news in this bonus Tuesday episode - we'll be back on Friday with our regular podcast episode.
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Welcome back to our roundup of topical clips for April 2024!
Indypodcasters Fiona and James present a selection of clips and musings. Main themes covered this month are:
00:01:00 BBC howler and GB news immunity
00:03:17 Believe in Scotland march and rally reflections
00:20:00 Hate crimes myths
00:24:43 Solidarity with farmers
00:26:34 Land register surprises
00:28:34 Wood burning stoves
00:34:31 Green targets and fallouts
00:45:28 Deliberative democracy - People's Panel a new hope?
Footage of the BiS march entering George Square is on our Youtube channel - see if you can spot yourselves!
https://youtu.be/LmX9mJMMCUw?si=3kNOZ0nD9oGfwGWk
If you would like to support our indy media colleagues over at Independence Live, the link to their crowdfunder is www.independencelive.net/crowdfunder/
You can download the People's panel report here
www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/net-zero-energy-and-transport-committee/correspondence/2024/scottish-parliament-peoples-panel-report-sp-paper-564.pdf
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TNT show host John Drummond chats with Gordon MacIntyre Kemp from Believe in Scotland and Marlene Halliday from Pensioners for Independence on the eve of the first Believe in Scotland march and rally in Glasgow.
A range of fantastic speakers have been announced, including First Minister Humza Yousaf but there has also been a spat with Alba and the Scottish Greens refusal to share a platform with them, so not without its headaches for organisers Gordon and Marlene. Still, they are still positive it will be a fantastic day - Indypodcaster Marlene will be on stage while Fiona will be in George Square helping to run the Yes Stones/ Yes Slates stall, so do come by and say hello!
Hope the weather gods are kind to us and we all have a fantastic day! We will cover the speeches from the event in a separate broadcast.
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Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share their impressions of Humza's first year in the job - what went well, what could have gone better - plus clips from various interviews and speeches Humza has given along the way (see links below).
Main themes covered are:
00:00:41 First Minister - first impressions
00:02:24 Gaza - political and personal
00:05:04 First Minister's Questions
00:07:58 Childhood influences
00:10:46 Choosing a career in politics
00:13:57 Supporting Scottish Innovation
00:15:38 Scottish GDP outstripping Uk
00:17:20 A failed and failing UK economy
00:19:17 Brexit impacts and attitudes
00:21:52 Economic dynamism and social solidarity
00:23:08 Standing up against the Scottish media
00:24:55 Searching for shared solutions
00:27:13 Starmer standoff
00:28:17 Brexit v Scexit
00:30:59 Consensual politics
00:32:17 Scottish politics post indy
00:34:50 Some own goals
00:36:46 Matheson mess
00:38:58 Council tax freeze
00:40:00 Hate crime act
00:44:42 Pick the right battles
00:47:43 More gallus government
00:48:54 First Activist
00:50:55 Building a new Scotland
00:52:04 Our verdicts so far
00:53:18 Podcasters challenge
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Includes clips from:
Full Disclosure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJ89fb26HEw&t=4s
LSE lecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUehxubZfT0&t=263s
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A Bonus Tuesday episode!
Our latest Hot Topic is Michael Gove's extraordinary attempt to stop devolved parliament ministers, local councils, universities and other public bodies from using their fully devolved procurement powers to boycott goods and services on ethical and moral grounds in a way that would implicitly oppose UK government's foreign policy.
The bill also imposes a gagging order on ministers and public bodies by preventing them from even stating that they would have applied a boycott if not for the bill - with threats of fines being issued for non compliance!
Both the Scottish and Welsh parliaments have refused legislative consent for the bill and yet it continues its progress through Westminster. In this Hot Topic report we highlight key points from the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments and the Westminster stage 3 debate to raise awareness of the latest assault on devolution and free speech.
The video version of this podcast is available on our youtube channel
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Coming up on the 20th of April, Believe in Scotland and Pensioners for Independence jointly host a march and rally in Glasgow.
With 1 month to go until the big day, we chat to Believe in Scotland Chief Executive Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp about the idea of a Festival of Independence, what's going on behind the scenes, which speakers have confirmed so far and what else Believe in Scotland is planning for a summer of activism.
More information (and tickets for the afterparty) from Believe in Scotland:
also from Pensioners 4 Indy
Our video from last year's Believe in Scotland Edinburgh march
Our video from the Linlithgow day of action
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Welcome to our March 24 roundup of topical clips! Themes catching our eye this month include:
00:01:04 Leo Varadkar resigns after Irish government referendum "drubbing"
00:08:31 Mark Drakeford resigns and Vaughan Gething becomes the new First Minister of Wales
00:12:17 Constitutional Commissions and Conventions
00:28:41 Believe in Scotland ramps up for a summer of activism
00:32:37 Holyrood Muirburn, Hate Crimes and the Presiding Officer gets tough
00:50:00 Controversial new parties and candidates
00:55:45 Westminster - Baroness Jenny Jones sums the UK up perfectly.
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With special guest Dr Craig Dalzell, Policy Director of Commonweal, this week's podcast episode looks at the barriers and possible solutions to setting up a publicly owned energy company for Scotland. Key themes covered in our discussion are:
00:02:19 Q1: How has Wales managed to set up an energy company?
00:05:46 Q2: Could Wales set up a public company for Scotland?
00:07:04 Q3: Do we have other options?
00:09:34 Q4: So what energy company CAN Scotland set up?
00:16:31 Q5: Who makes money out of Scotland's resources?
00:18:02 Q6: Is the EU's new zero strategy an opportunity for us?
00:20:39 Q7: How can Scotland benefit?
00:24:09 Q8: How else can Scotland get a fair return on our assets?
00:29:55 Q9: How do we store our energy?
00:35:30 Q10: What should Scotland do now?
Links to some of the resources mentioned in our discussion are:
National public energy agency: www.gov.scot/policies/energy-efficiency/the-national-public-energy-agency
Commonweal policy papers:
www.commonweal.scot/setup-energy-company/
www.commonweal.scot/policies/powering-our-ambitions
Support for community energy projects:
www.localenergy.scot/hub/community-owned
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On the fourth anniversary of Scotland being ripped out of the EU against our will, campaign group Europe for Scotland hosted a discussion panel to reflect on where we are now and the enduring bonds between Scotland and Europe.
Find out more about Europe for Scotland at www.europeforscotland.com including the petition to have Scotland's voice heard during the EU elections this year.
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Colin Fox, Leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, was one of three guests on an earlier show where we looked at non-SNP party responses to the SNP's election strategy.
We had a fascinating conversation with Colin which covered much more than we needed for the original show, so here is the extended version of that conversation.
Topics covered include:
00:01:26 Thoughts on the SNP's independence strategy?
00:03:39 Who will indy voters vote for if not SNP?
00:04:50 Why would Scots ever vote for Starmer?
00:08:54 Issues on the doorstep?
00:11:24 The "why" of independence
00:13:14 Thoughts on a constitutional convention?
00:15:36 Plebiscite election or referendum?
00:17:09 Who should negotiate with Westminster?
00:17:44 Exclusive revelation about 2014!
00:22:00 Is civil disobedience inevitable?
00:24:53 Getting a majority for Yes
00:27:03 A national care service for Scotland
00:29:09 A written constitution
00:34:35 Building trust in politics
00:40:50 Thoughts on a Labour government at Westminster
00:42:18 Lessons from Lenin and Gramsci
Episodes mentioned in the conversation:
in a nutshell: non SNP parties discuss the SNP strategy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZJnO2OUj80&t=459s
John Maclean 100 years on - memorial lecture
https://youtu.be/F6xJPWf14K0?si=iQZMUhMOiV_3yEgC
Find out more about the Scottish Socialist Party here
https://scottishsocialistparty.org/
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TNT Show host John Drummond chats to guests SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and Bella Caledonia editor Mike Small. Topics include:
00:00:36 Welcome to Stephen Flynn
00:01:46 Are Scots Sovereign?
00:07:06 What's happening about setting up a constitutional convention?
00:11:30 Are SNP MPs legitimising Westminster?
00:19:20 Is the SNP assertive enough in its approach to Westminster?
00:22:44 Welcome to Mike Small
00:23:40 What are the big issues today?
00:27:00 Are the SNP too reactive?
00:31:10 Is it enough to "get the Tories out"?
00:39:38 What is the strategy for independence?
00:41:34 The rise of the far right and populism
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Welcome to our roundup of clips and snippets that have caught our attention this month - enjoy!
Key themes
00:00:40 Covid enquiry or witch hunt?
00:04:37 #ceasefireNOW
00:09:31 A step closer to a united Ireland?
00:17:52 Yes for EU association agreement workshop
00:24:00 Westminster Tories blooper reel
00:35:58 Welcoming our new ministers
00:44:41 Budget home truths
00:49:50 Indypodcasters day oot
00:53:49 Westminster questions
00:58:44 Who is better for the economy?
Watch our tour of the Holyrood parliament building here
Watch the Yes for EU workshop here
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Campaign group Yes For EU held a very successful workshop in Edinburgh to consider various themes about Scotland's future in the EU, including Association Agreements for candidate countries, the alternative option of EFTA. We also discussed areas where Scotland is at risk of diverging from the EU and where we will need to realign or create new arrangements such as borders, currency options, EU energy policy and the farm payment scheme.
If you would like to take part in the discussion topics, you are welcome to do so. You can also feed any thoughts, comments or questions to Yesforeu@gmail.com
Key points in the broadcast are:
00:02:05 Opening remarks and welcome
00:04:49 Heather Anderson on EU or EFTA
00:12:42 Kirsty Hughes on Association Agreements
00:30:23 Discussion question 1
00:30:51 Introduction to Borders topic
00:36:35 Discussion question 2
00:36:51 Introduction to Currency topic
00:39:52 Marla Dukharan on currency unions
00:44:53 Discussion question 3
00:45:07 Heather Anderson on farm payments scheme
00:53:13 Discussion question 4
00:53:22 Introduction to EU energy strategy topic
00:59:00 EU renewables strategy by Wind Europe
00:58:10 The future of interconnectors by National Grid
01:00:17 Discussion question 5
01:00:27 Key messages from the workshop
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We were at the very successful Revive Coalition conference in Perth in November. In this week's podcast we chat with Revive Coalition Campaigns Manager Max Wiszniewski, share some of the presentations from the conference on grouse moors, muirburn and raptor persecution and then we take a look at the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill currently making its way through Holyrood.
Key topics include:
00:02:12 - introducing our guest Max Wiszniewski
00:06:34 - Chris Packham's opening address
00:17:21 - Max on joint working to solve complex problems
00:19:55 - Robbie Marsland explains grouse moor Circles of Destruction
00:22:05 - Max on giving evidence to Holyrood
00:26:27 - Dr Helen Armstrong explains muirburn
00:34:39 - Dr Ruth Tingay explains golden eagle tagging
00:45:10 - Gillian Martin on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill
00:49:39 - Max - land reform and Scottish Independence
Find out more about Revive at www.revive.scot
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Henry Bell, author of the biography "John Maclean - Hero of Red Clydeside", examines some of the life, times and core principles that John Maclean represented. He asks if these still relate to the world today - a century after Maclean's tragic and untimely death.
Hosted by the Scottish Socialist Party, this is the 3rd Annual Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture .
Key chapters:
00:00:44 Welcome and opening remarks by Richie Venton
00:12:03 Lecture delivered by Henry Bell
01:07:27 Closing remarks by Richie Venton
Scottish Independence Podcasts are grateful to the Scottish Socialist Party for allowing us to record their event.
You can also watch the video version on our youtube channel here
Find more info and publications etc from Scottish socialist party https://scottishsocialistparty.org
Find author Henry Bell's website https://henryjimbell.com/
John Maclean - Hero of Red Clydeside is available from Pluto Press https://plutobooks.com
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Welcome to our roundup of topical clips and snippets for January 2024. Main themes covered this month are:
00:00:53 Calling out war crimes
00:05:47 Covid enquiry
00:09:35 Scottish budget
00:15:48 Holyrood snippets
00:21:15 UK General Election
00:34:59 Westminster hot topics
00:40:23 Horizon scandal
00:44:57 Lesley Riddoch chats with Jim Byrne
00:51:02 Indypodcasters out and about
00:54:02 Time for Scotland by the Singing Councillors
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A selection of poetry for Burns Night:
Rabbie Burns by Angus Shoor Caan
To A Country by Lynne Dougan
A Wee Mouse by Angus Shoor Caan
Boreas by Sheila Nichols, read by Fiona McGregor
Rabbie by Angus Shoor Caan
The Man O' Words by Paul Colvin
Scots Wha Hae by Rabbie Burns performed by Lorraine Sinclair
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One of the many excellent and fascinating panel discussions held at the Breakup of Britain conference. This discussion poses the question what next for SNP after Sturgeon and Labour under Starmer. The discussion is chaired by Maggie Chapman, main topics are:
00:00:45 Intro by Maggie Chapman
00:01:40 Jamie Driscoll, Independent Mayor of North of Tyne
00:12:55 Frances Foley, Deputy Director of Compass social justice campaign
00:22:35 Joyce McMillan, columnist and theatre critic
00:41:00 Alyn Smith, MP
00:55:55 Audience Q and A
The Breakup of Britain conference was held in Edinburgh in November as a tribute to Tom Nairn, who died in January 2023. Tom was an essayist, political theorist and academic. He supported Scottish independence and believed that the breakup of Britain is inevitable.
Note: the sound quality on the original recording via the venue's sound system is a little "clicky" in places, but hopefully this doesn't detract from the content of the discussions
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Award winning broadcaster Lesley Riddoch joins us to chat about her new film Denmark: the State of Happiness.
The film is currently on tour all around Scotland with a Q+A session with Lesley at each screening.
For details of dates, times, venues and to book tickets, go to www.lesleyriddoch.com/events
This is the 5th film in Lesley's series looking at the Nordic countries, you can find all her other films at www.lesleyriddoch.com/films
key points include:
00:00:54 Dan Jorgensen - happiness is important
00:01:34 Welcome to Lesley
00:02:15 Losing an empire
00:05:34 Audience reactions
00:10:20 Not just for indy supporters
00:16:18 Danish Education system
00:17:07 Larissa Albus - taxes are a good thing
00:19:38 Jannick Marshall - Efterskole
00:22:49 Samso islanders fuel bills cut
00:25:04 cause for optimism?
00:28:28 national self confidence
00:30:47 issues based conversations
00:31:41 cultural summer school and other ideas
00:38:01 the future for indy media
Also mentioned in our discussion is Independence Centre Stage from our Mibbes Aye series which you can watch here:
or check out our website here
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We are grateful to Yes Skye and Lochalsh for sharing their evening with Commonweal's Robin McAlpine explaining the highlights of his new strategy paper entitled "Direction: A Realistic Strategy for Achieving Scottish Independence".
In this strategy Robin shares insights from research carried out by Commonweal and others to create a blueprint for persuasive communications. He also explains the benefits of peer-to-peer campaigning and how we can build support for independence beyond 60%.
"Direction" is available as a free download from Commonweal.scot and can also be purchased in paperback format from their online shop
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Yes to Yasuni - an episode of Rising Clyde with host Iain Bruce
This year the people of Ecuador struck a major blow for climate justice, by voting to leave the oil in the soil beneath the Yasuní National Park.
We talk to one of the people who made that victory possible, Leonidas Iza, president of the main Indigenous organisation, CONAIE, who visited Scotland in July to promote the Yasuni campaign.
He discusses the challenges ahead, the need to link up with other anti-mining and anti-extractive struggles, and the lessons for climate justice globally.
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Join us for our last roundup of topical clips for 2023!
Topics include:
00:00:50 Covid come-uppance for Johnson and Mone
00:05:45 George Monbiot savages the Tory Rwanda Bill
00:08:40 Alison Thewlis picks holes in the Tory Rwanda Bill
00:10:58 Joanna Cherry highlights the illegality of the Rwanda Bill
00:12:55 Scottish Parliament legislates for the children's rights
00:17:35 Joanna Cherry explains Tories breaching the Treaty of Union
00:24:56 Neale Hanvey shares international legal opinion
00:28:12 Secret Agent Alister Jack reports
00:31:32 Westminster quick fire round up
00:35:48 Holyrood quick fire round up
00:40:49 Patrick Harvie explains green alternatives to nuclear power
00:43:00 Bill Ramsay on dangers of nuclear power and climate instability
00:44:32 Europe for Scotland petition
00:48:32 Lesley Riddoch on keeping up our profile in Europe
00:54:14 Midwinter at Maeshowe, a poem by Alison Miller
00:58:26 A Christmas thought ...
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Links mentioned in this podcast: Alison Thewlis longer Rwanda speech
Europe for Scotland petition
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Indypodcasters Fiona, Marlene and Lynne spent a day at the Festival for Survival in Glasgow which brought together an international group of experts and activists to discuss the twin crises of nuclear weapons and the climate emergency.
Our reflections of the day and highlights from a selection of the speakers are:
00:00:30 Intro and reflections
00:07:42 Lynn Jamieson (Scottish CND) opens with a poem
00:10:25 Jean Urqhart (activist) recalls heady days in Ullapool
00:13:33 Mark Ruskell MSP stopping the nuclear convoys
00:17:59 Melissa Parke (ICAN) never too small to make a difference
00:21:16 Bishop William Nolan (Archbishop of Glasgow) real peace
00:25:07 Laura Young (campaigner) engaging our young people
00:32:33 Bill Kidd MSP glimmers of hope
00:35:25 Dr Claire Duncanson (Uni. of Ed) a feminist approach
00:40:49 Dr Olamide Samuel (Inst Diplom) Scotland's power
00:45:00 Venessa Hanson (ICAN) climate effects
00:47:00 Tim Wallace - divest and call out polluters
00:49:22 Robin McAlpine (Commonweal) - how much to do?
00:58:00 Bill Ramsay (SNP TU Group) - reflection on the event.
Watch presentations by Linda Pentz Gunther and Philip Webber on our Youtube channel here:
You can also watch the full day's livestream from the event on Scottish CND's Youtube channel here -
Scottish CND website is here
International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) website :
Beyond Nuclear International website
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This is part 3 of our mini series examining the SNP's independence strategy, this time from the perspective of other independence parties.
Presenters Fiona and Marlene were joined by guests Colin Fox (National Spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party), Julie McAnulty (Deputy Leader of the Independence for Scotland Party) and Dave Thompson, Alba Party member and convenor of Christians for Independence.
General themes of our discussions are:
00:01:00 Patrick Harvie speaking at the Scottish Greens conference
00:02:16 Alex Salmond speaking at the Alba conference
00:03:00 Q1: What do you think of the SNP resolution?
00:08:33 Q2: How do we build support for independence?
00:19:26 Q3: Would you support a constitutional convention?
00:28:23 Q4: What should the strategy be for the GE?
00:40:00 Q5: What if Labour win the GE?
00:48:09 Q6: Where do we go from here?
You can listen to part 1 of this series, which covers the resolution, amendments and decision from the SNP conference here:
In part 2 of the series, we chat with three SNP members who were at the conference about their reaction to the strategy that was agreed. Listen here:
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Highlights from the RIC conference held in October 2023 on the theme of "Breaking the Impasse"
00:00:25 - Welcome from Chair Bob Gropilot, RIC
00:01:47 - speaker Kevin, Socialists for Independence
00:13:41 - speaker Kirsten Murray, Scottish Socialist Youth
00:23:15 - speaker David Buckley, SNP Socialists
00:34:13 - speaker Maggie Chapman, Scottish Green Party
00:44:00 -speaker Conor Beaton, Republican Socialist Party
00:53:35 - feedback from workshops
How to get involved an more information about Radical Independence Campaign
You can listen to our previous podcast episode which from a RIC national forum meeting and gives the background to the conference is available on our website
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Our Rising Clyde episode this month reports from COP28 in Dubai.
Dubai is the seventh biggest exporter of oil in the world and the President of this COP is himself the President of the Abu Dhabi Oil Company. That in itself has raised a few eyebrows.
We look at what’s at stake, at the end of the hottest year ever recorded. If world leaders are doing so little, why should we continue to pay any attention at all to what happens at the COP?
Host Iain Bruce talks to Becky Kenton-Lake, the Coalition Manager at Stop Climate Chaos Scotland, and Nathan Thanki, of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative.
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Topical snippets from Scottish politics and activism in November:
00:01:08 Festival for Survival opening by Lynn Jamieson
00:04:09 Jean Urquhart marches in Ullapool
00:06:07 Revive conference opening by Chris Packham
00:10:43 Lesley Riddoch speaking at the Breakup of Britain event
00:16:10 Our Star in Scotland - former MEP Julie Ward explains Erasmus
00:18:47 Holyrood - Trams Enquiry
00:21:34 Net Zero committee on the circular economy
00:27:21 Scotland's Census
00:29:04 Rwanda plan ruled unlawful
00:31:12 How others see us
00:35:45 Westminster - will Kemi Badenoch devolve employment law?
00:36:42 Deirdre Brock vs Penny Mordant
00:39:54 Scottish affairs committee science enquiry
00:41:54 Neale Hanvey responds to the King's Speech
00:45:40 Alex Salmond preaches forgiveness in Alba conference speech
00:53:50 Alex Salmond sues Scotgov
00:55:23 Protest choir sings for a cease-fire outside of Colonial HQ
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00:00:16 What is Future Voices?
00:04:33 Health and Happiness
00:09:18 A Fair Society
00:17:07 Clean and Green
00:22:00 Prosperity
00:26:38 Our Democracy
00:36:55 Launch night
00:41:41 Community
00:49:09 Values
00:55:16 Back to the Future
Future Voices is an innovative and inspiring project that aims to address people who are still unsure of how an independent Scotland will be better than today's version. Founders Joyce and Ian Munro join Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene in the studio to tell us more about the project and how it can be a valuable resource available to all.
We take a look at Future Voices 7 inspiring and thought provoking videos and take a glimpse into a possible future - we CAN make this happen.
Please subscribe to the @FutureVoicesScotland Youtube channel and share the clips widely.
You can contact Joyce and Ian by email on futurevoices050@gmail.com and they would particularly appreciate hearing from Yes groups who would like to feature in future videos in the series.
Also mentioned in the discussion:
- Orkney Renewable Energy Forum
- www.https://www.shared-border-shared-future.scot/
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Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie delivered a speech to the Autumn conference of the Scottish Green Party in October. In both speeches they reflect on a year of Greens in Government and look forward to the second half of the parliamentary term, with announcements about forthcoming proposals for new legislation to support both people and planet.
00:00:45 Lorna slater Co-Leader speech
00:17:59 Patrick Harvie Co-Leader speech
Video version of these speeches is available on the Scottish Greens Youtube channel
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For the second in our mini series on the way forward for independence, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene invite three SNP members who were at the Autumn conference to share their thoughts on the independence strategy debate.
Our guests are Liz Lowrey, Almond and Earn SNP Branch Secretary, Simon Barrow, National Secretary of the SNP Trade Union Group, and Jacqui Jensen, Perth SNP member and Yes Hub activist.
Topics covered:
00:01:26 First Reactions - Liz
00:07:59 First Reactions - Simon
00:11:54 First Reactions - Jacqui
00:14:27 Constitutional Convention - Intro
00:15:09 Constitutional Convention - Liz
00:19:32 Constitutional Convention - Simon
00:23:37 Constitutional Convention - Jacqui
00:33:57 A Draft Constitution - Jacqui
00:40:05 More Powers to Holyrood - Simon
00:45:12 Labour in power? - Liz
00:47:51 Labour in Power? - Simon
00:51:09 Optimistic for the future - Liz
00:52:16 Optimistic for the future - Simon
00:54:21 Optimistic for the future - Jacqui
Part 1 of the mini series is also available on our Youtube Channel and as an audio podcast here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Scottish Independence Podcasts support Scottish Independence but we are not party political. The route to independence concerns everyone in the Yes movement and there is by no means consensus on the path that will lead to success. We will be dropping in on the various party conferences to see how they propose to get us there, starting with the 2023 SNP conference where the independence strategy was a key - and lengthy - debate.
People new to party conference procedures might be understandably confused about the difference between resolutions, proposers and seconders, remits back, direct negatives ...
In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene attempt to navigate the key parts of the debate up to and including the vote at the end. Key parts of the podcast are:
00:01:16 Humza Yousaf proposes the resolution
00:11:32 Stephen Flynn joint proposal
00:17:22 Tommy Sheppard Amendment A
00:23:22 Tony ~Guiliano Amendments B and C
00:29:43 Joanna Cherry Amendment D
00:37:19 David Buckley - Remit back
00:41:27 Graeme McCormick, Direct negative
00:45:43 Chris Hanlon Amendment F
00:48:22 Mike Russell, speaking against amendments F and G
00:51:21 Tommy Sheppard summing up
00:53:56 Joanna Cherry summing up
00:57:03 Pete Wishart summing up
00:59:37 Graeme McCormick summing up
01:02:11 Humza Yousaf summing up
The full debate can be watched on SNP's Youtube channel here
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Welcome to this month's round up of topical clips from Scottish independence politics and activism.
Topics this month:
00:01:05 Future Voices
00:04:41 Chain of Freedom -
00:07:06 Rutherglen by-election
00:13:06 Holyrood debate on the Internal Market Act
00:25:47 SNP conference welcome address
00:42:41 Capping staple food prices proposal
00:44:16 Devolution of employment law 10 min rule bill
00:51:16 Scotland's Future
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Chain of Freedom souvenir video
UKICE Lunch Hour: Scotland's future
Future Voices
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In his book Doun Hauden Prof Alf Baird draws on research from colonial experiences of decolonisation to re-examine the question of Scottish Nationhood.
We are delighted to welcome Alf back onto the Mibbes Aye show as our guest this month to take us through the results of his research - described by many as "a lightbulb moment".
So IS Scotland a colony? Well, not constitutionally or legally as Alf readily admits. But is there a social, cultural and linguistic element of colonialism which can affect the mindset of a nation? Alf's research suggests this is very much a possibility and may well have been the determining factor in the result of the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum
The book Doun Hauden is available from all good booksellers.
Sources mentioned during the programme:
A leaflet version of the key ideas funded by the Scottish Independence Foundation is available as a free pdf download
The report "Elitist Scotland" is available here
Information on franchises came from the report "who is entitled to vote"
Scottish student numbers for 2021-22
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First Minister Humza Yousaf's keynote speech at his first SNP conference was delivered while his own family members remain trapped in Gaza by the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Against this emotional background his job is to enthuse and inspire not just his own party members, but the wider Yes movement. Did he achieve that? Listen for yourselves and we'll let you decide.
Scottish Independence Podcasts is not party political, but we do occasionally share keynote speeches from a range of party conferences. On this occasion, with a shameful virtual media blackout evident from main stream media, we thought it even more important that we share this speech, as it sets the scene for the independence movement for the year ahead. Please share it with anyone you think would find it of interest.
This is a bonus episode, we will be back with our normal podcast on Friday as usual
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There is only a day to go until the next SNP conference where discussion will centre around the issue of a de facto referendum as the next step on our journey to independence.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene chat to Greg McCarra about our current situation of planning a de facto referendum and how it has arisen. Greg offers his own perspective on preferred options going forward.
Greg is a veteran Independence campaigner and Trade Unionist, he is Chief Executive of the Scottish Independence Foundation and Co-Convenor of hte Scottish Independence Convention. He is also an executive member of Yes West Lothian and Convenor of Almond Valley CA
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Christians for Independence are a cross party group of Christians who support and independent Scotland. At their latest meeting the group invited guest speaker Rev Dr Doug Gay to reflect on the events of the past year.
The result is a fascinating discussion which will be of interest to those of any faith and none.
We are grateful to Christians for Independence for inviting us to record and share their event.
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A bumper edition of our monthly roundup of topical clips - there's so much going on this month including the Yes for EU/ Believe in Scotland march, Holyrood reconvening and setting out the Programme for government, Rishi Sunak putting profit before planet yet again as he abandons UK net zero ambitions and a new, positive campaign is launched to imagine Scotland beyond the independence vote!
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We all know we want independence - but how do we get there? What are the legal options?
In this episode, our guest Graeme McCormick LLB shares a legal perspective on the various routes which could be on the table, including UDI, Section 30 orders, Dissolving the Union, plebiscite elections and more.
He also has some inspirational ideas for actions the Scottish government could take with its limited devolved powers that would be game changing for all Scottish citizens right now, as well as providing more than enough funding for the transition to an independent state.
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Bonus Tuesday episode!
As the Rutherglen ByElection gets ever closer, we took to the streets of Rutherglen to see what campaigners and passers by had to say.
We spoke to the Scottish Socialist Party and Pensioners for Independence who both had street stalls, and popped in to the SNP campaign hub for a quick chat with Keith Brown.
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Christopher Nolan's new film Oppenheimer is described as an "epic biographical thriller". It tells the story of the physicist appointed to lead the work on the Top Secret Manhattan Project - creating the atomic bomb, used to such devastating effect against the people of Japan in 1945.
Bill Ramsay, a lifelong anti-nuclear campaigner asked if we would like to join him and fellow campaigner Isobel Lindsay to have a discussion about the film, the complex moral issues raised at the time and the impacts still felt today as the nuclear arms war continues to escalate.
The result was a fairly wide ranging and very interesting discussion. If you would like to watch the video version of this podcast you will find it on our Youtube channel.
We would love to hear what you thought of the movie so drop your reactions in the comments below!
You can find more information on anti nuclear weapons campaigning from ICAN.org
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All the speeches from the rally organised by Yes 4 EU and Believe in Scotland which took place in Edinburgh on 2nd September outside of Holyrood. Speakers are:
00:00:32 Lesley Riddoch (author and journalist)
00:06:57 Jamie Hepburn (Minister for Independence)
00:11:25 Lorna slater (co leader Scottish Greens)
00:16:16 Claude Detrez (Europe for Scotland)
00:23:52 Believe in Scotland Youth Wing
00:28:00 Iona Fyfe (folk singer)
00:33:30 Humza Yousaf (First Minister)
00:47:12 Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp (Believe in Scotland)
00:52:39 Morag Williamson (Yes 4 EU)
00:54:52 Signoff
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A bonus Tuesday episode to bring some of the atmosphere and conversations we had with folk on the Yes 4 EU Scottish Independence march in Edinburgh this weekend. You can also watch the video version on our Youtube channel
Join us again on Friday for our regular Friday podcast episode when we will be sharing all the speeches from the rally.
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This episode was recorded at Climate Camp Scotland in Grangemouth by Iain Bruce, host of the climate Justice show Rising Clyde.
The year's most important gathering of climate justice activists from different movements across the country, took on the giant INEOS oil refinery and petrochemical plant which spews out close to 3 million tons of CO2 equivalent every year.
Iain talked to Kenny Alexander, a former oil worker who is from Grangemouth, Jessica Gaitan Johannesson, an organiser with Climate Camp, and Duncan Harbison from the Stop Rosebank campaign. about the aims of the camp and the challenges ahead for the climate justice movement in Scotland.
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Regular presenter Fiona is joined by guest presenter Lynne Dougan for a round up of interesting snippets from August 2023. Themes covered are:
00:00:33 - Glasgow UCI championships
00:09:58 - Bibby Stockholm scandal and the "othering" of asylum seekers by the right wing press
00:21:15 - Hugh Grant takes down the UK press
00:22:07 - Junior doctors pay settlement - BBC vs STV versions
00:27:23 - It's GERS week with Richard Murphy
00:30:33 - SNP MPs standing down, Mairi Black owns Oliver Dowden
00:33:20 - EU or EFTA? Views from Philippa Whitford, Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp and Keir Starmer
00:38:28 - energy policy and economic strategy, Humza Yousaf, Ian Blackford and Gordon M-K
00:56:40 - Corrie Wilson on uniting Scotland
01:03:00 - Dust If You Must (RIP Irene Hamilton)
01:04:26 - upcoming events
01:06:11 - sign off
Ian Blackford's paper "Roadmap for a Scottish Green Industrial Strategy" can be downloaded from his website
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An afternoon of live performances took place at the Roxbury Central Festival Fringe venue in Edinburgh this June. The event was created by Australian New Scot Jasmine Lindemann and was inspired by the contribution that the National Collective made to the 2014 independence campaign. The Indypodcast team were invited along to record the event and we had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. This week's podcast starts with an interview with Jasmine, who shares her refreshing and positive perspective on Scotland with the eyes of a newcomer.
We then showcase the performances from the event. Performers were:
Poet Myra Ross reads some of her poems on the theme of social justice and independence.
Author Cathy McSporran reads an excerpt from her novel Cold City in which she imagines two parallel but very different fates for Scotland
Glasgow based theatre group Action Theatre Scotland perform a scene from their play Alba, which has just finished a run at the Gilded Balloon as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Glasgow Comedy Festival hit The Sad Girls Club give us a hilarious glimpse into one of their club meetings
Photographer Richard Prow discusses his distinctive photographs from marches and events from his FB page Photies by Rick
Yes Stones and Yes Slates activists - and occasional podcast guests- Lynne Dougan and Neil Haston discuss the value of art as a non confrontational way to start independence conversations.
We are grateful to Jasmine and all the performers for sharing their work with us.
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What do we mean by a "wellbeing economy"? Is it more important to focus on a range of measures including health, happiness and the environment as well as economic growth? Are Scots ready for this new approach?
Economist and Chief Executive of Business for Scotland Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp gave a presentation on the wellbeing economy. He shared the effect this discussion can have on polling including support for Scottish independence.
This presentation comes from the AGM of the campaign group Yes for EU. We are grateful to the Yes for EU for sharing the audio with us.
You can also watch the video version of this presentation on Yes for EU's Youtube channel.
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Media politics has a huge influence on our ability to get our messages across.
In this episode our guest is Laura Pollock, a journalist with the National newspaper.
We explore her experience of working on the only independence supporting newspaper in Scotland and explore ways to get our perspective out there.
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We are grateful to campaign group Yes For EU for sharing this excellent presentation by Dr Philippa Whitford, SNP MP and Spokesperson (Scotland).
Dr Whitford covers all the contentious areas such as borders and EU v EFTA with her trademark clarity and common sense. There is also a short Q+A session at the end.
You can watch the video version of this event on Yes For EU's Youtube channel
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We first looked at Freeports, and the Scottish Green Freeport idea, in an earlier episode of Scottish Independence Podcasts (link below).
Since then, we have been following developments with interest and we are delighted to have had the chance to chat to an acknowledged expert in the field of Customs Law Enforcement, retired customs officer Peter Henderson.
Peter was the creator of the "six requirements" or tests, which SNP conference overwhelmingly adopted as a safeguard against the risks posed by Freeports.
In this episode, Peter explains the thinking behind the tests and shares some of his vast store of experience from his 40 years in the field.
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This week's podcast episode is a double bill from our environmental justice show Rising Clyde.
In the first half of the show, host Iain Bruce interviews some of the activists protesting outside of Queen Elizabeth House in Edinburgh about the Uk government's Net Zero strategy, which they describe as "not zero, not new".
In the second half Iain chats to guests Ails Raeburn from Community Land Scotland and Alan McCoombes from the John Muir Trust about the challenges, history and future direction for Scottish Land Reform.
You can also watch video versions of these topics on Independence Live's Youtube channel.
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Many Scots of a certain age complain of how little of our own history we were taught in school.
In this episode we discover the Battle of Loudoun Hill, which took place in 1307 and was decisively won by Robert the Bruce. What is particularly interesting about this battle is Bruce's use of the landscape as part of his battle strategy, a tactic which also proved decisive in the later Battle of Bannockburn. Was Loudoun Hill a practice run? And how come William Wallace's name appears on the map of the battleground when he had been killed two years before?
Find out all about it with the help of our guests, Random Scottish History's Jenny Eeles and our roving reporters Neil Haston and Lynne Dougan who attended the anniversary celebrations at Loudoun Hill last month.
See more information and a plan of the battle here
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TNT Show host John Drummond chats with Fraser McAllister about the part he played in the new documentary called "To See Ourselves", which was filmed by his daughter Jane McAllister and tells the story of the 2014 campaign.
You can listen to our interview with Jane McAllister on our website scottishindypod.scot or watch it on our Youtube channel Scottish Independence Podcasts Indypod Extra
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June's round up of topical clips from the world of Scottish politics and culture presented by a rather croaky-voiced Fiona (thanks to a touch of hayfever) and guest presenter James. Topics covered this month are:
00:00:24 A written constitution for Scotland
00:06:27 A legal opinion on flaws in the Supreme Court Decision
00:11:43 Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp on the impact of a wellbeing economy on polling results
00:20:48 Lesley Riddoch on local government and community action
00:33:11 Alister Jack stirring up trouble
00:40:32 DRS woes continue
00:46:57 Report confirms Johnson is a liar
00:52:40 US presidential candidate nominations
00:58:17 Sign off
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Lesley Riddoch gives a fascinating presentation to launch her new book Thrive: The Freedom to Flourish.
Hosted by the Perth Yes Hub at the Bell Library in Perth, Lesley reads excerpts from the book and shares a selection of anecdotes.
She draws inspiration from our Nordic neighbours and those Scots who have decided to get on with whatever needs to be done to allow their communities to thrive.
You can order a copy from https://lesleyriddoch.com/shop-mobile....
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All Scottish Independence supporters know that the weight of UK media is against us. The BBC deploys subtle - and not so subtle - tactics on a daily basis to undermine what it sees as a threat to the increasingly DISunited Kingdom. In this episode we chat to our guests about their experiences and how they find ways to get their message across.
Our first guests are Jane Davidson and Sylvia Willmot who started a conversation in Facebook which turned into an invitation onto our show. You can watch the extended version of this conversation on our @ScottishIndyPodExtra channel
Our second guest is Professor John Robertson who runs the very popular blog called Talking Up Scotland. You can find out more about the blog on the website talkingupscotlandtwo.com
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First Minister Humza Yousaf held a short press conference to launch the publication of a paper on proposals for a written constitution for an independent Scotland.
This is the fourth in the Building A New Scotland series of papers. You can find all the papers on the Scotgov website here
You can also find previous press conferences and discussions on Scotland's future written constitution on our website ScottishIndyPod.Scot
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MPs John MacNally and Martyn Day are joined in their Westminster offices by guests Bert McLennan and Calum Cooper to discuss different kinds of democracy and electoral systems to be found in USA and Ireland.
There are also some fascinating predictions for the outcome of the Republican presidential candidates - which may need to be updated now that Trump has been indicted!
You can watch regular video broadcasts of this series on Independence Live's Youtube channel when Westminster parliament is in session.
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An update on progress from Wilma and Judith, the irrepressible pair from InverYess who are masterminding this ambitious project. Find out how it will work and how you can get involved.
Check out the Chain of Freedom Facebook page for registration forms and downloadable content.
You can watch the video version of this interview on our Youtube channel Scottish Independence Podcasts: Indypod Extra here
Apart from half a dozen tourists watching the event on the big screen in Princes St Gardens, Coronation Day in Edinburgh was a very muted affair - unless you were up on iconic Calton Hill where Our Republic were holding a Rally for a Scottish Republic.
In this episode we have collected up the best of the speeches from the rally.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
1:52 Our Republic
4:24 Tommy Sheppard MP
13:23 Maggie Chapman MSP
19:19 Connor Beaton RIC
23:11 Cllr Graeme Campbell
25:55 Cllr Ross McKenzie
30:04 Malini Chakraborty
38:12 Round up
Our monthly round up of topical clips for May 23.
00:00:08 Intro
00:01:15 George Gunn poem on Calton Hill
00:04:16 Royal privileges petition
00:09:23 Jim Cassidy and Ann Mullin at AUOB
00:15:47 Tommy Sheppard interview Calton Hill
00:18:34 Westminster urgent question Public Order Act
00:26:42 Stephen Flynn at PMQs
00:29:38 Illegal migration bill HoL
00:34:34 Plain speaking about Overseas Territories
00:40:35 Kemi Badenoch gets told off
00:43:39 Rosebank and energy company profits
00:45:40 Men behaving badly at FMQ
00:49:10 John Curtice - what polling is telling us
00:54:54 Starmer and the SNP
00:57:30 End
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We talk to film maker Jane McAllister about her documentary film To See Ourselves.
The film looks at the run up to the 2014 Scottish Independence vote and follows the tireless campaigning efforts of her activist father.
The ambition, frustration, heartbreak, joy and hope of those days are captured in the film.
You can watch the trailer for the film here
If you would like to help support this ambitious project there is a Kickstarter campaign which you can contribute to here
Watch the video version of our chat with Jane on our Youtube channel Indypod Extra here
Most Scots seemed largely indifferent to the Coronation which was certainly not reflected in the wall to wall obsequiousness of the mainstream media offering.
Instead we decided to escape the TV to join more than 20 thousand pals on a wee jaunt through Glasgow. Marlene and Fiona battled the elements to create an outdoor podcast recording with, it has to be said, mixed results, but here are all the best bits of the day!
Obviously we can't bring the spectacle and colour of an independence march to an audio podcast, but you can watch clips and the video version of this podcast on our Youtube channel Scottish Independence Podcasts Indypod Extra
Chapters:
0.00 Intro
4:41 The excitement builds
9:18 A flavour of the march
11:49 Inside the studio tent
15:38 Lesley Riddoch's speech
22:52 More from the tent
25:54 Alex Salmond's speech
28:20 Rainy reporting
30:50 Joanna Cherry's speech
33:37 Post march reflections
35:20 Yes stones brilliant tally
39:39 Heading home
42:59 End
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Who wants a Scottish Republic?
Our podcast team had a day out in Edinburgh recently to attend a meeting called For A Scottish Republic, with a panel including the Lorna slater and Patrick Harvie, co-leaders of the Scottish Greens, John Hill from Our Republic and French journalist Assa Samake-Roman.
Along with our guest Marion Robertson, Fiona and Marlene share our favourite moments from the event and discuss the ideas which really hit home with us.
You can also watch the video version of this podcast on our Youtube Channel here:
You can watch the whole event on Youtube here
Michael D Higgins speech to Holyrood is here
On the eve on the coronation, this week's podcast comes from a national forum meeting of the Radical Independence Campaign.
Topics on the agenda include the preparations for the Not My King demonstration on Calton Hill in Edinburgh on 6th May, the Declaration of Calton Hill, thoughts on the role and focus of the RIC going forward and some ideas to strengthen the local group structure.
Pull up a chair, and let's get radical!
Find out more about RIC on their website RIC.Scot
Read/Sign the Declaration of Calton Hill on caltonhill.scot
Find out more about the Not My King event and the Our Republic group at their website ourrepublic.scot
Our thanks to RIC for letting us attend their meeting.
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April's round up of topical clips from the world of Scottish politics.
Regular host Fiona is joined by guest co-host James as we catch up on events at Holyrood, Westminster and further afield. We also turn the spotlight on the mainstream media and how to come out on top.
Check out our Youtube channel for videos and extended video versions of some of these clips.
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MMT - Modern Monetary Theory - is the topic for this month's Mibbes Aye episode. Our guest is Jim Byrne who writes a series of economics articles for Bylines Scotland. Jim's articles give clear and accessible information about how Modern Monetary Theory works.
In this episode, Fiona and Marlene get our heads around the basics of the theory and dig a little deeper into the implications of MMT for an independent Scotland.
Please like and share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in understanding more about MMT, particularly if they are not yet persuaded about the economics of independence!
You can find Jim's articles here: https://bylines.scot/author/jimbyrne/...
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An update on our previous show on Land Justice, with Loch Lomond once again under threat by a planning application which the locals are united against.
Listen to our original Land Justice episode here
You can also watch the video version of this podcast episode on our Indypod Extra Youtube channel.
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Introducing Aye Matters - podcast edit of a discussion hosted by two of our Scottish MPs - Martyn Day and John McNally covering their experiences at Westminster as well as an insight into activities in their home constituencies.
You can watch the video version of the show on Independence Live's Youtube channel where it will be aired on Mondays whenever parliament is in session.
Iain Bruce talks to Mary Church of Friends of the Earth Scotland about the Scottish government's new Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan - does it need to go further? Faster? Are hydrogen and carbon capture the solutions we need?
Another stormer of a month in Scottish politics, with the SNP leadership contest finally leading to the appointment of a new First Minister.
Join us for a round up of this and all the other highlights of the month
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...or a pirate's dream come true?
With our guests Prof Alf Baird, Mike Robertson and Geordie Sandison, we explore the background, concept and complications of freeports. We also ask whether the Scottish concept of "Greenports" is really any better?
Includes a short extract from Ep 153 of the Commonweal Policy Podcast, you can listen to that whole episode here or wherever you get your podcasts.
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John Drummond chats with Judith Reid, one of the team organising the Scottish Chain of Freedom event, an ambitious plan to have 75k people all holding hands all along the central belt canal system.
Find out more from their facebook page and register interest in taking part.
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Yes Glasgow South Side held a zoom event with Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy at Commonweal and also co-author of this remarkable new book "Sorted - a handbook for a better Scotland"
Craig gives an overview of the main chapters and then takes Q and A from the audience
You can purchase the book Sorted from Commonweal.scot
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We thought February might be a quiet month politically - how wrong we were!
We start the extraordinary month's round up at the Time for Scotland torchlit march and rally to mark the anniversary of the Brexit debacle, we mull over options for plebiscite referenda, then mid month, the bombshell announcement that Nicola Sturgeon is resigning as FM and leader of the SNP.
Then, following the big announcement we more or less return to normal day job politics, while the SNP leadership contest plays out against a backdrop of Uk media feeding frenzy and interference.
All you ever wanted to know about ferries but were afraid to ask! Ignore all the unionist dog whistle politics where the word "ferry" is shorthand with failure and incompetence. We have to be able to have open and honest discussions about our infrastructure, what it is like right now, how can we overcome any problems and just how good could it be?
In this week's podcast, presenters Fiona and Marlene are delighted to welcome guests Mike Robertson and Geordie Sandison from Yes Orkney and Professor of Maritime Business , Alf Baird to help us get to grips with ferries, catamarans, river boats and much, much more!
OK, we did get a bit excited towards the end, but that's what happens when you look at the positive future that awaits an independent Scotland.
You can see Alf's slide show on our Youtube channel here
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Climate Justice show Rising Clyde is our guest podcast this week. Host Iain Bruce has a conversation with three activists in Glasgow about the state of the various campaigns around the cost of living crisis and how they can combine with the climate justice movement - in the words of one of the activists "connecting the end of the world with the end of the month"!
Jess Galloway of Power to the People, Stu Bretherton of Fuel Poverty Action and Chia Harrington from Together Against Debt share their experiences over recent months and discuss the way forward.
Scottish Independence Podcasts have covered several of the Power to the People demos, including an interview with leader Frances Curran - find them on our website here
Nicola Sturgeon caught us all on the hop with her surprise resignation.
In this special episode, John Drummond chats with journalist Lesley Riddoch and Believe in Scotland CEO Gordon MacIntyre Kemp about the impact on the Yes movement and where we go from here.
Whatever your views on her achievements as a politician and campaigner, nobody can deny that she has put in one hell of a shift as First Minister. We thank her and we wish her well for the future, whatever it might hold.
If you are in Glasgow at noon on 23rd Feb and you are aghast at the blatant attack on our democratically elected parliament by the Uk Tory administration, then head along to the Pensioners for Independence demo outside of the UK government hub at 1 Atlantic Square.
In this bonus Tuesday podcast, Mary McCabe from Pensioners 4 Indy chats to fellow member Marlene Halliday about the background and the purpose of the demo, which is to raise awareness of the existence - and the significance - of the UK's Edinburgh and Glasgow hubs
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Still trying to find a path through our constitutional woes, this week's podcast is an episode from the TNT show in which host John Drummond chats with Professor Sionaidh Douglas-Scott, Anniversary Chair in Law at Queen Mary University of London.
The discussion ranges from current state of the British constitution to some interesting parallels between Scotland's current struggles and the situation that brought about American independence.
You can watch the video version of this episode, and all other TNT shows on Independence Live's Youtube channel.
Check out our website for previous episodes of Scottish Independence Podcasts and also our regular blog.
Bonus Tuesday episode!
Podcast version of the latest press briefing from FM Nicola Sturgeon where she answers journalists questions on topics of their choosing.
Topics covered include:
- alcohol advertising consultation
- deposit return scheme
- GRA bill
- sec 35 challenge
- teachers strike
- council budgets
- FMs tax returns
- recent opinion polls
- maternity health services in the NE
- Liz Truss returning to politics
- National care service bill
You can watch the video version of the press briefing on the Scotgov website and twitter.
Our monthly round up of topical clips from the world of Scottish politics and culture. Host Fiona is joined by guest presenter and Scottish Independence Podcast team mate James to discuss the goings on at Holyrood and Westminster where the assault on Scottish democracy continues.
Please check out our website https://podcasts.independencelive.net for previous podcast episodes and our regular blog.
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Women for Independence's latest AGM tackled the topic of the cost of living crisis, its impact on women and how Scotland could address the situation differently now and as an independent country. This podcast brings you two of the speeches from the event.
The first speaker is Sue Lyons who is involved in the Highland third sector. She is an activist, a PhD student and a political blogger. She is a passionate advocate for the disadvantaged in our society and has robust views on the political changes needed to make this a fairer country for everyone.
The second speaker is Dr Angela O'Hagan of the Scottish Women's Budget Group. Angela will cover the cost of living crisis and gender budgeting in Scotland. She has wide ranging experience of working and lecturing in equalities and public policy.
You can find out more about Women for Independence from their website www.wfi.scot
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This bonus Tuesday episode comes from an "ask me anything" press briefing held by the First Minister yesterday.
Topics range from the cost of living crisis, public sector pay deals, bullying in schools to Alister Jack's continuing assault on Scottish democracy.
This kind of direct broadcast from the FM proved very popular during the Covid pandemic and it will be interesting to see if it becomes an established part of the Scottish Government's communication strategy.
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The Supreme Court decision confirmed that the UK is NOT a voluntary union. So how do we leave? That is the topic under discussion in this episode.
We are grateful to Yes Glasgow South Side for sharing their zoom Q+A event with Professor Aileen McHarg, prof of public law at Durham University. In this podcast episode we have taken selected questions from that event and spliced them together with clips from the Westminster Opposition Day debate which was also on the topic of what next for Scotland's future.
The outcome, at this point, is not clear. But these two events do provide some clarity on the legal and political barriers we have to overcome, as well as giving some hints as to how we might achieve that.
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Marlene and Fiona were delighted to be guests on the Radio Yes Cymru podcast hosted by Sion Jobbins.
The recent Supreme Court case and the latest soaring polls for Scottish independence have not gone unnoticed in Wales and it was a pleasure to chat about our respective campaigns.
Find out more about Yes Cymru from their website https://yes.cymru and you can watch the Youtube version of our interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH_uf0aD1VU
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Think and do tank Commonweal have just published their new book "Sorted" a beautifully illustrated handbook to create a better Scotland for everybody who lives here.
We dropped into the book launch event in Glasgow to hear from some of the people who worked on the book, including architect Malcom Fraser, Commonweal Director Robin McAlpine and head of policy Craig Dalzell.
"Sorted" is an inspirational book that should get 2023 off on a positive note, get your copy from Commonweal's website https://commonweal.scot
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Our final podcast for 2022 includes some of the response to the Supreme court ruling, the Time for Scotland events and we get a taste of things to come with a new SNP leader at Westminster.
We also look at some tetchy points of order and finish with a positive outlook for 2023 - there are reasons to be cheerful!
You can order your copy of Sorted from https://commonweal.scot
You can order your copy of Scotland the Brief 2nd edition from https://businessforscotland.com/scotlandthebrief/
You can watch our interview with Radio Yes Cymru here https://youtu.be/xH_uf0aD1VU
An episode of our Rising Clyde environmental show with host Iain Bruce talking to two activists based in South America about the legacy of COP27 and what happens next, particularly in relation to Colombia, Brazil and the Amazon rainforest.
Support for the Monarchy is lower in Scotland than the other parts of the Uk especially amongst younger people. This week's podcast is a meeting chaired by Alan Armstrong from the Radical Independence Campaign and is on the subject of a possible response to the Coronation of King Charles on 6th May 2023.
Taking part in the discussion is a panel including Maggie Chapman from the Scottish Greens, Tristan Gray from Our Republic, who organised a successful demonstration on Calton Hill in Edinburgh on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee.
Find out more about Our Republic at https://ourrepublic.scot
Find out more about the Radical Independence Campaign at https://RIC.scot
Looking at the impact of war on women, this is a discussion between Maggie Lennon of Women for Independence and Ohla Maksochka. Before the Ukraine war, Ohla was a regional leader in Ukraine's leading feminist organisation. Now based in Scotland, she contributes her views of the war from a feminist perspective.
This discussion took place at the AGM of Women for Independence. Look out for more from that meeting in January.
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Our special guest this week is author and academic Gerry Hassan. Gerry joined us in our studio to discuss some of the key ideas in his new book called Scotland Rising - the case for Independence (available at all good bookstores).
He explains how we can have a more nuanced discussion about Scottish independence if we realise that there are many ideas of Scotland and many ways of looking at the question.
Regular guest Bill Ramsay from Scottish CND joins us this week to bring us an update on issues gaining prominence from the war in Ukraine. The shelling of the nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia has highlighted the perils of nuclear power plants in war zones.
This is particularly topical as new nuclear power plants are being touted as a green solution to the climate emergency, which suggests an increase in this very dangerous scenario. Are new rules of engagement required to deal with the threat?
Bill takes us through the issues and also highlights an online event taking place at 7pm on 7th December looking at the Role of Peacemakers in Ukraine, a seminar with Professor Paul Rogers. Tickets are available from Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-role-of-peacemakers-in-the-ukraine-war-tickets-472554452087
You can also watch the video version of this discussion on our Youtube channel Indylive Extra
The outcome of the Supreme Court reference resulted in a ruling that the Scottish Parliament does not have the right to legislate for an independence referendum. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reacts to the news and sets out the alternative course of action she now proposes.
This month we enjoy a welcome respite from the flurry of new Prime Ministers and Monarchs that has taken up so much of our attention since the summer.
Instead, this month we have something a little bit different - a selection of the best speeches and clips from the recent Opposition Day debate at Westminster. The topic for the debate was whether Scotland can afford to remain in the UK. This took place just before the result of the Supreme Court case but the points raised are still valid regardless of the process we have to go through to achieve our desired outcome of Scotland becoming a normal, independent country with fairness and the wellbeing of its citizens at its heart.
You can find all our previous podcasts on our website https://podcasts.independencelive.net
Also check out our Youtube channel Indylive Extra
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Guests Dr Tim Rideout and former senior banker Ian Stewart from the Scottish Currency Group join us to discuss the latest of the Scottish Government's papers "A stronger economy with independence".
You can find the paper at https://gov.scot/newscotland
In the discussion we also refer to our earlier interview we did with Dr Kirsty Hughes, which was broadcast as our Scottish Independence Podcast episode on 18th October
We also broadcast the full version of First Minster's press conference to launch the Scotgov paper on this podcast on 25th October and we use selected clips from that event in this episode also.
You can find all our podcasts on our website at https://podcasts.independencelive.net
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This weeks podcast is a timely episode of the TNT show where host John Drummond chats with Aileen McHarg, Professor of Public Law and Human Rights at Durham University.
Naturally the conversation includes the Supreme Court case on the legality or otherwise of Holyrood legislating for an independence referendum
Completing our mini series of keynote speeches from this Autumn's conference season for the main Scottish independence parties, this is Alex Salmond, leader of the Alba party.
All our podcast are available on our website: www.podcasts.independencelive.net
The second in our coverage from the Autumn 22 conference season, in this episode we have speeches from the Scottish Green Party's co leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie
A year on from COP 26 in Glasgow, what have we achieved and what are our aspirations for COP27 in Egypt? Also looks at the very difficult situation facing activists in Egypt and what we could be doing here in Scotland to support them.
Host Iain Bruce chats with Fatemah Khafagy, an Egyptian feminist and Beckie Kenton-Lake of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland.
After the drama of September's events, could we look forward to a nice quiet October? Let's find out...
Bits and Pieces that have caught our attention this month include:
Trouble with Trussonomics
Unfair energy prices
Is it OK to detest the Tories?
Education highlights
Supreme Court Case
Liz on the ropes
Are we Ready for Richie, er Rishi?
The third in the series of briefing papers from the Scottish Government was launched with a press conference with the usual suspects in attendance asking the predictable questions. As always, the First Minister answers all questions put to her without even once running away and hiding in a fridge.
We will be digging into the main themes over the next few weeks so don't forget to subscribe.
On the eve of the publication of the latest Scotgov paper on the economy of an independent Scotland, Yes Skye and Lochalsh held an informative event with guest Ian Stewart. Ian is a retired senior banker at RBS Global, former director of Switch Card Services and an active member of the Scottish Currency Group. In this conversation, Ian explains the key proposals of the Scottish Currency Group and answers a range of questions from the audience.
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Bonus Tuesday episode!
Our guest on the Mibbes Aye show this week is Dr Kirsty Hughes, writer, political commentator and former Director of the Scottish Centre for European Relations. We put some key questions about EO/EFTA membership to Kirsty, including:
- what is the process for applying to join?
- how long does it take?
- what support and benefits do we get through the accession process
and many more.
There are shareable versions of each of the main questions on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel - please feel free to share them around anyone you think would be interested!
Nicola Sturgeon's keynote speech from SNP's October 22 conference delights her audience and sets the scene for the campaign for independence.
As we await the outcome of the Supreme Court hearing on 11th/12th October, Falkirk Friends of Yes arranged a public panel discussion and audience Q+A to discuss campaigning ideas.
The panel members are:
Lesley Riddoch, Broadcaster and author
Grant Thoms, lobbyist, academic and SNP activist
Neil MacLeod, Christians for Independence
Gillian McKay , MSP Scottish Greens
There was a slight issue with the sound right at the beginning of the event but we pick up the discussion just a little way into the opening speech from the first speaker.
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Welcome to our round up of the momentous events of Sept 22, which include a new Prime Minister and cabinet, a crashed UK economy plus all our old favourites - the cost of living crisis (now with extra mortgage inflation), the energy crisis and the ongoing damage of Brexit.
Hold onto your hats, it's going to be a bumpy ride!
Our bonus Tuesday extra podcast episode follows on from last Friday's land Justice discussion. In this bonus episode we chat with Random Scottish History's Jenny Eeles about the historical context for the current woeful position where fewer than 500 individuals own more than half of all the private land in Scotland.
You can also watch the video version of this discussion on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel
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It is a sad fact that fewer than 500 people own 57% of the private land in Scotland.
The Scottish Government are consulting on a proposed Land Reform Bill. This is open until 25th September, so we take a look at the proposals up for consultation.
With the help of two case studies - Flamingo Land's revised bid to take over Balloch and the Loch Lomond waterfront and the possibility of an islanders hostile buy out from the absentee landlord on Great Bernera - we look at some of the issues that this consultation brings to light - and many that it doesn't even begin to cover.
We have contributions from Lesley Riddoch and Robin McAlpine via Commonweal's expert panel discussion plus excerpts from members debates in Holyrood.
Find the Scotgov consultation here: https://consult.gov.scot/agriculture-and-rural-economy/land-reform-net-zero-scotland/
find commonweal's website here: https://commonweal.scot/
Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament copyright licence.
Music is "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod
The Scottish Sovereignty Research Group held a conference in Dunfermline in Aug 22. This podcast comes from the session on the Scottish Economy and features Dr Tim Rideout and Professor Richard Murphy explaining why it is essential to have a Scottish currency and taking questions from the audience.
You can see more from the conference on the SSRG TV Youtube channel
music: Kevin Macleod
We all have to eat! This week's podcast comes from a Yes Stonehaven event with Alec Ross who runs a farming supply business from Stranraer and is also a columnist on the Orkney News. Alec shares his experiences of Brexit, his thoughts on independence conversations with the farming community and also answers questions from the audience.
We are grateful to Yes Stonehaven for sharing their event with us. If you are in a Yes group and would like our help to bring your event to a wider audience, please get in touch with us = email indylivepodcasters@gmail.com or message us on twitter @scottishindypod
Look out for a new podcast every Friday and don't forget to subscribe!
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Campaigning is the bread and butter of the Yes Movement. In this episode of our Indy Jigsaw series, we look at different aspects of campaigning including planning, strategy, tactics, grass roots activity, campaign tools and lobbying.
Our guests are former MSP and Scottish Socialist Frances Curran, part time lecturer and lobbyist Grant Thom and Commonweal's Leo Plumb. We even take a peek into the abyss at some of the tactics used by Better Together in 2014.
There is an extended version of our interview with Frances Curran on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel and you can also see the Commonweal Campaign Centre walkthrough there too.
You can find the Campaign Centre website here: https://common-weal-campaign-centre.mn.co/share/k6L-iclUxpK6fyR1?utm_source=manual
To chat to the Indy Jigsaw team, pop into our discord server here: https://t.co/JMbOCXnf7u
Despite Holyrood and Westminster being in recess, there were plenty of topical titbits going on in August, including:
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Drought, sewage and water privatisation in England
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Energy price crisis and Power to the People protest
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Anti Tory sentiment and state media bias at the Perth leadership hustings*
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Growing support for Scottish democratic right to a referendum plus speech from the Inverness march
*link to the Byline Times Scotland report here: https://bylines.scot/news/scotland/thousands-turn-out-to-barrack-tory-hopefuls-at-perth-hustings/
also check out our Independence Live and Indylive Extra Youtube channels
If you would like to chat with any of the Indylive podcast team, join our chat at https://discord.gg/b9Ka3UbcEG
Thanks for listening!
An independent Scotland in the EU (or EFTA) will require careful management of our borders, particularly the land border with England. In this episode we listen to some of the experts who explain the principles of the common travel area, border management and the difference between a border and customs controls. We also chat to our guest Ruth Ritchie who lives in a border community about the practical day to day reality of life on a border.
In the podcast we refer to a paper co-authored by Prof Katy Hayward and Prof Nicola McEwen called An EU Border across Britain: Scotland's borders after independence. You can find it here https://ukandeu.ac.uk/research-papers/an-eu-border-across-britain-scotlands-borders-after-independence/
We also mentioned the Indylive Podcast team's new public chat channel on Discord which you can join here: https://t.co/JMbOCXnf7u
THANKS FOR LISTENING
This week's podcast is an episode of Rising Clyde. Host Iain Bruce chats to three guests about Power to the People - a new socialist campaign to tackle the energy crisis.
Guests Matt Kerr, Frances Curran and Coll McCail explain the aims of the campaign and how you can get involved.
What if we could revolutionise the way we finance all our public services and have enough left to pay a Universal Basic Income without paying income tax, council tax, National Insurance or VAT?
Our guest this week on the Indy Jigsaw Show is Graeme McCormick. Graeme thinks he has found a way to create a fairer society with wellbeing at its heart by introducing a charge on Annual Ground and Roof Rent.
Too good to be true? Join us and find out!
If you would like to see the slide show which Graeme refers to in the podcast, you can see it on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/3qb7cGGCQMU
Holyrood is in recess this month, but don't worry, there is no shortage of topics to muse over, including the meltdown in Westminster as the PM's chaotic actions finally catch up with him, we also look at the route to Indyref2 the next step of which seems to be the Supreme Court. We showcase some of the best performances from our MPs as they swelter in the House of Commons and find out how to take part in Scottish government consultations on Land Reform.
If you would like to join our public chat channel on discord the invitation is here: https://t.co/JMbOCXnf7u
You can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter using the link on our website here : https://podcasts.independencelive.net/
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Your pension is safe.
In this presentation, Dr Tim Rideout from the Scottish Currency Group sets out the implications for independence on various kinds of pensions - including state pension, public sector, private, self invested, Scottish and Uk civil service.
In 2014 the effect on pensions was a key question in the debate on Scottish Independence. It will undoubtedly be so again in the #indyref23 campaign. But this time, we have the answers at our fingertips.
The Scottish Currency Group also have a Facebook group and Dr Tim Rideout also has a website at www.reservebank.scot with more information on currency in general.
The Nation Talks to guest SNP MP Tommy Sheppard.
Host John Drummond quizzes Tommy on life at Westminster and his thoughts on the forthcoming independence referendum. You can also watch the video version of this discussion on Independence Live's Youtube channel (broadcast on 11th May).
Welcome to a bonus episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast, bringing you the First Minister's launch of the next in the series of Building a New Scotland briefing papers, plus Q and A with the press.
This paper is called Renewing Democracy and is available on the Scottish Government website www.gov.scot
Our normal Friday podcast schedule resumes tomorrow.
FM Nicola Sturgeon has launched the Indyref 2 campaign so we take a look at different ways of raising the visibility of the Yes campaign, from marches and bridges to all sorts of artwork including Yes stones, Yes slates and gnomes!
Take a look at our YT channel Indylive Extra to see more of the artwork discussed, or check out the Yes slates website www.yesslates.wordpress.com .
Yes Stones and Yes slates also have active Facebook pages.
Welcome to our monthly round-up of topical titbits!
This month regular presenter Fiona is joined by James, another member of the Indylive Podcast team to share our opinions on the issues arising in June 2022.
Subjects up for discussion are:
- Alternative Jubilee events
- Westminster's agenda of shame including cost of living crisis, Rwanda deportation flight, the assault on the Human Rights Act and the colonial arrogance of the Scottish Affairs Committee
- Holyrood - another inspirational Time for Reflection, putting the record straight about the census returns, explaining the basics of devolved budgets to the finance committee
- The independence campaign heats up including activism from Dumfries, a positive take on the opportunities that borders bring, Murdo Fraser's fantasy island and Lesley Riddoch having the last word
Thanks for listening!
It is ON!
Today the FM announces the date for Indyref 2 and sets out the process to take us there, with a plan B as backup in case the Westminster government continues to deny democracy. A powerful performance, and seems to have taken the opposition by surprise, judging by their responses.
This week's guest podcast is the launch of the promised Independence Referendum campaign which is planned to take place in October 2023!
Most of the mainstream media restricted their coverage of this press conference to the Frist Minister's statement so we are broadcasting this full version which includes the questions and answer session.
The document launched at the event is the first section of a series of papers called Building A New Scotland. You can download it from the Scotgov website here: https://www.gov.scot/newscotland/
Here we go!!
Dublin based academic and former journalist Dr Paul Gillespie was the guest speaker at two indy events, organised by Grassroots Oban and Glasgow Pensioners for Independence.
Our podcast this week takes a selection of questions from both events and Dr Gillespie shares his perspective of likely futures for Scotland, Ireland, the Uk and EU in this fascinating discussion.
More perspectives on the Claim of Right and other Constitutional matters were covered in the TNT show. Host John Drummond chats with guest Sara Salyers.
Guests Jenny Eeles and Dr Elliot Bulmer help us look at the options for an independent Scotland's constitution. In last month's Indy Jigsaw show we looked at the work being done to create an interim constitution for Scotland. After that show, lots of people asked about the Claim of Right, so this month we are carrying on that conversation. What is the Claim of Right? Is it still a valid argument? Is it enough for a modern independent country? Who benefits from having a written constitution? How hard is it to write a constitution anyway? Join us as we ponder these constitutional questions and more!
Listen to last month's episode here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-quwcf-1212be8
Welcome to our monthly round up of topical snippets from Scottish politics, history and culture
This month's selection of interesting snippets includes:
- 01:05 Time for reflection in Scots
- 05:50 A poem letter to Ukraine
- 09:30 Pre election open goal
- 12:07 Scottish council elections
- 14:25 NI council elections
- 21:27 Response to the Queen's Speech
- 24:35 Cost of living crisis
- 27:57 Ofgem
- 31:27 Uk energy minister lets it slip
- 35:26 Mhairi Black goes viral
- 41:12 Rwanda
- 48:25 Scottish Food coalition
- 51:35 What is the Claim of Right?
- 56:10 New Doctor Who
Links mentioned in the podcast are:
IndyJigsaw show "Scot's Leid" https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-n7cmw-11b9ca9
Indyjigsaw show "A constitution for Scotland" https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-quwcf-1212be8
also, check out our website https://podcasts.independencelive.net
This podcast contains information licenced under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence
Special update edition.
Bill Ramsay from Scottish CND joins us for an update on the position of Scotland and NATO in the light of the war in Ukraine.
Bill also sets the record straight following recent remarks made by MP Stewart McDonald who is the SNP spokesperson on defence.
We looked at how the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons can help Scotland get rid of Trident in the January 2022 edition of our Indy Jigsaw show .
You can listen to that podcast here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9mp6b-119abc3
Also check out our "defence" playlist on our Scottish Independence Podcasts website https://podcasts.independencelive.net
Craig Dalzell and Bill Johnson in conversation with members of Glasgow Pensioners for Independence on the topic of Scotland's ageing population. Topics include ageing well, pensioner poverty and pensions, older people as a national resource to be valued and much more.
Bill and Craig will be sharing ideas from their book All of Our Futures which is available from the Commonweal shop:
https://commonweal.scot/shop/publications/all-of-our-futures-scotlands-ageing-population-and-what-to-do-about-it-in-2021-2045/
The Mibbes Aye Show is a monthly broadcast and podcast by the Indylive Podcast Team and is aimed at providing useful, accessible information for people still making their minds up about independence. If you, or anybody you would find this episode of interest, please share it as widely as you can.
If there are any other topics which you would like us to focus on, or you have an event you would like to share you can contact us at indylivepodcasters@gmail.com
Presented by Iain Bruce. Guests are Maggie Chapman, Scottish Green Party MSP, and Ryan Morrison, Transition Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Scotland. This episode of Rising Clyde, the Scottish Climate Justice Show considers the impacts of the war in Ukraine on energy costs and some potential solutions
You can watch the video version of this show on Independence Live's Youtube channel
With guest Mike Russell, this week we look at the benefits of a written constitution for an independent Scotland. Mike tells us about the work being done with grassroots groups to develop an interim constitution. We also have a look at the Icelandic example of a crowdsourced constitution and take to the streets to hear from the citizens of Milngavie, Glasgow
Icelandic clip comes from the Nation series of films from Phantom Power and Lesley Riddoch, you can see these on Phantom Power's Youtube channel.
The article about the Icelandic constitution which we mentioned in the podcast is: https://grapevine.is/mag/feature/2020/11/09/where-is-the-new-constitution/
You can watch the video versions of the Indy Jigsaw Show on Independence Live's Youtube channel
Visit our website https://podcasts.independencelive.net to see more of our podcasts, blogs and you are welcome to sign up to our monthly newsletter too!
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In Episode 3 of Rising Clyde our guests are Roza Salih and Aaron McDonald, both candidates in this week's Scottish local elections, and Ellie Harrison, a campaigner with Get Glasgow Moving. Host Iain Bruce asks them how much the climate is an issue in local politics.
Topical titbits that caught our eye this month are:
- 00:51 - Ukraine war - sanctions
- 03:21 - Partygate
- 16:13 - Scottish Constitution
- 28:44 - Mary Lou McDonald
- 35:36 - IndyX Event
- 50:05 - Rwanda plan
- 57:14 - Indy2 Cafe
We hope you enjoy this month's selection - please share with anyone you think would find it interesting.
You can also see video clips of some of these items on our Youtube Channel Indylive Extra.
We also have a website https://podcasts.independencelive.net
This podcast contains information licenced under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence
TNT show host John Drummond chats to Alyn smith, former MEP and now MP for Stirling.
Topics include EFTA vs EU membership, thoughts on the upcoming council elections and whether the independence vote will be split. Alyn also gives his thoughts on the section 30 issue and more
You can see the TNT show live every week at 7pm on Wednesdays on Independence Live's Youtube Channel
Also watch out for John Drummond's constitutional column every weekend in the Sunday National newspaper
Welcome to the latest episode of Mibbes Aye, our show for people who would like some more information to help make up their minds on independence.
In this episode we drop in on a discussion between Pensioners for Independence and Professor Alf Baird on the question of who owns and runs Scotland's ports and why the current situation is not working for Scotland.
Prior to his retirement, Alf was Professor of Maritime Business and Director of the Maritime Research Group at Edinburgh Napier University. He has a PhD in Strategic Management in Global Shipping.
His specialist area of research and teaching is strategic management in maritime transport. His research activities encompass most of the world's main shipping markets in Europe, Asia, Mid-East and North and Latin America and Australasia.
Host Iain Bruce, journalist and broadcaster, talks to Anna Brown of Fridays for Future, Megan Rose of STOP CAMBO, and Stephen Smellie of UNISON in the first episode of a new show in Independence Live focused on the climate emergency
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
Welcome to Episode 3 of our Indy Jigsaw series where we look ahead to life after that independence vote.
In this episode we ask ourselves whether Scotland is really as open and welcoming a country as we would aspire it to be? How can we do better?
With coverage of the UN Stand up to Racism march which took place in Glasgow on 19th march, including speeches from
Aamer Anwar, Scottish lawyer and activist
Robina Qureshi, Positive Action in Housing
Humza Yousaf, MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
Rakiya Suleiman, Chair of UNISON's Black Members' Committee, and
Mohammed Asif, Director of Afghan Human rights foundation
We are also delighted to have Elena Whitham MSP as our special guest in the studio.
If you would like to get in touch with us you can email us on indylivepodcasters@gmail.com
Please also check out our new podcast website www.podcasts.independencelive.net
Welcome!
It's been another hectic month in the world of Scottish Politics, culture and activism.
Join us as we put the bits and Pieces together to see what the big picture looks like.
This month we have topical titbits from:
- AUOB Paisley Rally speeches
- Holyrood debate on Shared Prosperity Fund
- Who is getting rich from our fuel price hikes
- Stand up to Racism rally speeches
- Ukrainian refugee response
- Changing political attitudes in Nordic countries
- who owns and who controls Scotland's Ports
- how to start a new country in 7 minutes
- inspirational International Women's Day speech
Richard Murphy's blog link :
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2022/03/12/oil-gas-and-energy-producer-profits-are-going-to-increase-40-fold-as-a-result-of-energy-price-increases/
Contains information licenced under Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence
Episode 2 of our series Mibbes Aye tackles the subject of a the practicalities of introducing a new currency for Scotland.
SNP policy is to implement a new Scottish currency as soon as practicable after independence, although there is some debate about how long that might take. In this episode, Mibbes Aye hosts Fiona McGregor and Marlene Halliday revisit a panel discussion and audience Q+A originally hosted by Voices for Scotland.
The panel consists of Peter Ryan, Tim Rideout, Kairin Van Sweeden and Robbie Mochrie, chaired by Corrie Wilson.
If you would like to get in touch with us, you can email us on indylivepodcasters@gmail.com
Please subscribe to our podcast channel and share this episode with anyone you think would find it interesting and particularly for any undecided voters who might find it useful.
Our guest podcast this month is a timely discussion between members of Yes Dunbar and SNP MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Bill Kidd, discussion the implications of Scottish Independence on the Uk's nuclear deterrent. Russian aggression in Ukraine and wider threats to NATO bring this topic sharply into the spotlight. Bill gives his own perspective as a veteran anti nuclear campaigner and answers questions from the audience.
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team are grateful to Yes Dunbar for sharing their event with us. Please like and share with everyone you think would be interested.
If you have an event which you would like to share for our guest podcast spot, please email us on Indylivepodcasters@gmail.com
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
Our Guest Podcast this month comes from Yes Dunbar who have kindly allowed us to share their discussion with journalist and Bella Caledonia blogger Mike Small.
The topic is the politics of food and the concept of food sovereignty, and as you will find out, this is a fascinating and multi-layered concept - BUT the end of the day, we all need to eat!
Please subscribe to our podcast channel if you haven't already done so and please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested
Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Ep 2 of our series The Indy Jigsaw Show hosted by Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor from IndependenceLive media. In this show we cast our minds beyond the Yes vote and consider what life will be like as a normal independent country. Please subscribe and share with anyone you think would enjoy this podcast.
In this episode we look at the Scots Leid, or language, with the help of four inspirational guests who are all champions for the language in their respective fields.
Our guests are:
Illustrator, author and short film maker Eileen Budd - you can see one of her short films here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQZyL1xEuVY
Scots poet and author Angus Shoor Caan
Scots singer Iona Fyfe
Scots games developer Marco Cafolla - see a taster of his game PInkeye here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5a-MBn8KMY
You can also watch the video version of this episode on Independence Live's YouTube channel.
You can contact us on indylivepodcasters@gmail.com
Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD
Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History.
First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/
Welcome to the February 2022 edition of our Bits and Pieces podcast - and what a month it has been!
Topical titbits this month include: First Minister's statement on the Ukraine invasion, Ian Blackford at PMQ - including his ejection for speaking truth to power, the STUC cost of living crisis demo, The Queen's Jubilee, the Annual Scottish Household Survey, Holyrood's refusal of consent for the UK's Nationality Bill, reflections on the Scotwind renewables auction, an update on Indyref2 and more
You can also find more topical snippets on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel.
Please share to anyone you think would enjoy this podcast!
Thanks for listening
Welcome to the first episode of our new monthly show Mibbes Aye hosted by Fiona McGregor and Marlene Halliday.
In Episode 1 we are joined by Dr Craig Dalzell of Commonweal who gives a presentation on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In particular he sets out the journey towards net zero, the progress which can be made under our current powers and what will have to wait for independence.
There is also a lively Q and A session with members of Yes Glasgow South Side
More information on Commonweal's common Home Plan can be found on their website https://www.commonweal.scot
Music is "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod
This is the podcast edit, you can also watch the video version of this episode on Independence Live's Youtube Channel
In 2021 a Scottish Citizens Assembly was convened to consider climate change and the journey to net zero. Work took place remotely over 7 weekends. You can see all evidence sessions and the plenary discussions on the website https://climateassembly.scot
A report with recommendations was presented to the Scottish Government, who gave a written response, both of which are available on the website.
Following the Government's response, the Climate Assembly met for a final weekend 8 to consider the government's response. As part of that weekend, a Ministerial Q and A was held with Patrick Harvie MSP and Richard Lochhead MSP where representatives of the Climate Assembly pose a series of challenging and robust questions to the Ministers.
You can watch the full video on the climate assembly website.
The role of particular scientists in opposing policies to slow and halt global warming has been extensively documented. The role of economists, however, has received less attention. Until now.
We are joined by Ben Franta as part of our Road To Cop 26 series to talk about big oil and the role the industry played (supported by Economists) to deny the impact of fossil fuels in warming the planet and to delay climate action. This is a fascinating discussion that covers some very Scotland specific issues. Our old friend Sir Ian Wood gets a mention or two. Read Ben's latest paper here: Weaponizing economics: Big Oil, economic consultants, and climate policy delay https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...
Join Kairin and Willam as they speak to Tim Rideout about the need to establish a Scottish Reserve Bank ahead of Scottish Independence.
00:50 Kairin talks about her slot on BBC Radio Scotland 03:10 Announcement by Nicola Sturgeon about CAMBO 04:30 Dr Tim Rideout talks about his academic background 05:00 What got Tim interested in central banks?
On the first anniversary of the TPNW we ask Scottish CND how we will rid Scotland of Trident.
All the British nuclear weapons are in Scotland at Faslane Naval Base just 30 miles from Glasgow.
By renewing and increasing the number of weapons on the Clyde, the Westminster administration is breaking international law. In this first episode of our new monthly series "the Indy Jigsaw Show", hosts Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor consider what can be done to rid Scotland of this obscenity with guests Isobel Lindsay, Bill Ramsay and David Cairns from Scottish CND.
You can contact us by email on Mibbesaye@independencelive.net or by twitter @ScottishIndyPod
Music is Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M
Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence.
Independence Live Media is proud to announce two new shows which premiere this month, hosted by Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor, which will be broadcast as videos on Independence Live's Youtube channel and there will also be a special podcast version.
The Indy Jigsaw Show will be a monthly magazine style daytime show with guest interviews and topical news clips.
Mibbes Aye? is also a monthly show, aims to share good quality information about matters of interest and concern to people who are still in the process of making their mind up about independence, or people who know someone who is.
If you have any ideas or suggestions for either show or you would like to give feedback, you can contact us by emailing mibbesaye@independencelive.net
Host John Drummond chats with historian and author Jenny Eales, whose Random Scottish History website contains an accessible collection of pre 1900 Scottish Literature, History, Art and Folklore , including newspaper articles from the time of the Treaty of Union. Some fascinating comparisons between the discourse of the day and present day debate.
Who would have thought that, in highlighting the democratic deficit inherent in the UK Union, today's Independence campaigners are using same the arguments as the 18th century Unionists!
Jenny's website is https://randomscottishhistory.com/
Her books are available on Amazon and she also has a Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1aQ3L_3eGNSbsHXFxMEpQQ
Audio clips of Jenny's readings of the original Treaty of Union articles are also featured in Indylive.radio 's History Hour on Tuesdays at 11am
Welcome to the January 22 round up bits and pieces that have caught our attention this month!
Including:
Lesley Riddoch - A good place to start
AC Grayling - Scotland in the EU
Mike Russell - What will the border look like
Leah Gunn Barratt - A currency factsheet
Mark Drakeford - Covid Press conference
Dr Philippa Whitford - Creeping privatisaton of the NHS
David Hope Jones - Scotland's distinctive international approach
Kate Forbes - GERS
Stephen Flynn _ AUOB speech
Charlotte Ahmed - AUOB speech
Dr Pelle Gustafson - admiration for Scottish NHS
Kairin and William list and discuss their favourite economics books. Five books released in 2021 and five other books they have read in 2021!
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The Divide by Jason Hickle
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Less Is More by Jason Hickle
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Free Lunch Thinking by Tom Bergin
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Rentier Capitalism Who Owns the Economy, and Who Pays for It? by Brett Christophers
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The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton
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Doughnut Economics by Kate Rolworth
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The Summit: Bretton Woods, 1944 by Ed Conway
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The Globalization Paradox by Dani Rodick
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Open Veins of Latin America: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent by Eduardo Galeano.
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And finally, the one we didn't have time to read in 2021! The New Economics: A Manifesto by Steve Keen
Building the Scottish State Show: Series 1 - Episode 18 - Prof Alf Baird
On this week's show, Dr Mark McNaught is joined by Prof Alf Baird Alf Baird was, prior to his retirement in 2016, Professor of Maritime Business and Director of the Maritime Research Group at Edinburgh Napier University. He has a PhD in Strategic Management in Global Shipping. His specialist area of research and teaching is strategic management in maritime transport. His research activities encompass most of the world’s main shipping markets in Europe, Asia, Mid-East and North and Latin America, and Australasia.
He has published more than 200 research articles, plus delivered over 150 conference papers, many as invited speaker at major maritime industry events, also winning several international prizes for his applied research work and development of applied theoretical and analytical frameworks in areas such as port privatisation, strategic management in shipping, container transshipment, and shipping service feasibility studies. He developed his own Masters’ module on ‘Strategic Management in Maritime Transport’ which was taught to postgraduate students at several of the major maritime universities in Europe and further afield. He has advised international ports, shipping lines, governments, and parliamentary committees on a range of maritime matters with emphasis on shipping markets, maritime policy, and seaport planning and development.
Alf began his maritime industry career in the 1970s working as a shipping clerk and ship agent in the port of Leith during what were the formative days of containerisation, ferry, and cruise shipping, after which he joint-owned and managed a transport logistics and freight forwarding business, prior to entering the academic/research sphere where he continued with an emphasis on maritime business research and in particular strategic management in shipping and seaports.
In 2020, Alf published a research-based academic textbook on the subject of Scottish independence: 'Doun-Hauden: The Socio-Political Determinants of Scottish Independence', available from: Doun-Hauden: The Socio-Political Determinants of Scottish Independence: Amazon.co.uk: Baird, Alfred: 9798634652320: Books
William and Kairin are joined by Diana Finch from the Bristol Pound to discuss how a local currency can empower a local community.
00:20 Overview of a local currency 01:50 We may all have used something like 'LETS' 02:20 Bristol Pound 02:50 Leakage from local communities in the "normal" way of spending money 03:35 The Transition Town movement 04:00 Was is it about Bristol that initially supported a local currency? 05:10 The issues that the Bristol Pound couldn't solve 06:00 So what did go wrong with the Bristol Pound? 07:30 Tone Of Voice issues 08:50 Local shops never really seen the momentum of the local shopping movement 11:50 Do we have a wider misunderstanding of how all currencies work? 13:15 The prism of money 16:30 Kairin's experience with the Transition Town movement 17:15 Bristol Pay (the phoenix from the fire of the Bristol Pound 18:00 How the payments system "works" 21:20 The Bristol Pay timeline 23:00 The oversight of a payment service like Bristol Pay 26:00 The voucher system and how that promotes the circular economy 29:00 The issue with debt! 29:50 A voting token as part of Bristol Pay 32:00 The end of a journey but also the beginning!
If you are interested in supporting a community payment platform like Bristol Pay please get in touch with Diana.
https://twitter.com/BristolPound or https://twitter.com/Bristol_Pay
Host John Drummond's first guest for 2022 is the very popular SNP MP Dr Philippa Whitford. In this fascinating discussion, the conversation ranges from the creeping privatisation of the English NHS and the threat to our Scottish NHS, the need for a wellbeing economy to rebuild our society after Covid, how the Scottish Conservatives will fare in an independent Scotland, when the referendum might take place and a wee detour to check out Sir Keir Starmer wrapped in his union flag!
You can watch the TNT Show every Wednesday at 7pm on Independence Live's youtube channel.
William and Kairin are joined by Dr Craig Dazell to discuss the meaning and the practicality of a just transition for the Scottish economy from a fossil-fueled economy to a green economy.
Just Transition Commission Secretariat, PO Box 24152, Edinburgh, EH7 9FW
JustTransitionCommission@gov.scot
While away a dark January day with this very interesting interview from October 2021 with Professor AC Grayling, chatting to host John Drummond about Brexit, Scottish Independence and more.
https://www.acgrayling.com
In the final episode of our series of conversations with climate activists, host Marlene Halliday chats to two Buddhist members of Extinction Rebellion about the Buddhist perspective on the climate emergency and their experiences at COP26.
Music is by Scott Buckley
This month's roundup of topical news, views and interesting clips includes:
- The scandal of national grid charges with Alan Brown and Craig Dalzell
- Danish district heating systems and other good practice - Lesley Riddoch
- Setting up a new currency - Robbie Mochrie
- Insights into the Scottish prison service - Craig Murray
- Devolution constraints on our covid response - Nicola Sturgeon
- Path to a referendum - Mike Russell
- Indy polling results - Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp
- Scottish budget 2022-23 Kate Forbes
- Customs changes from Jan 2022 - Holyrood economy and fair work committee
Wishing all our listeners and contributors a very Merry Christmas! We will be back in January with the next roundup of jigsaw pieces. You can also catch our weekly show on Indylive.radio at Noon on Tuesdays
Fresh from the SNP's Autumn conference, Craig Dalzell chats with Tim Ridout about his own two conference motions, both of which were passed overwhelmingly. Whether this will result in action from the SNP leadership remains to be seen, but Tim's proposals certainly seem to resonate with the SNP's rank and file membership
William and Kairin are joined by David Patrick author of "Front-Page Scotland Newspapers and the Scottish Independence Referendum" https://www.routledge.com/Front-Page-...
A discussion concentrating on the importance the economy played in the 2014 Scottish referendum campaign and how it was covered by the mainstream print media.
00:10 Welcome from Kairin and William 04:50 Was there a general "negativity" about the independence referendum in 2014 08:00 There was a more negative impression given about the pro-independence view of the economy 08:50 How do you look beyond the headlines 14:40 Amplification of certain points of views from "experts" 15:35 Economic reporting was "extreme" if Scotland was independent linked to editorial comment validation 23:00 8 daily newspapers all supported the Union - only one didn't explicitly say "vote no" 32:00 The reporting of economic guesses as economic fact was prevalent 32:40 Austerity priming much of the coverage 35.30 The economy will play a huge part in the next independence campaign 37:10 The lack of the female voice in the coverage 42:30 William's reflection of two independence campaigns in Scotland and Catalonia 44:00 What can we do to have a wider discussion about our economy 45:30 The importance of the currency in the last indyref debate 48:00 The portrayal was that Scotland simply couldn't manage it own affairs 49:00 Lessons to be learned especially with the currency 49:20 The Darian Disaster even made an appearance 51:00 The main thread was that Scotland would have a worthless currency no matter what once independence 53:30 Kairin's reflections on the coverage 54.00 The lack of depth of discussion in the media about Scotland's economy 55:50 William brings in some comments 56:30 Kairin's thoughts on "Scots running their own economy"
This week's guests are three young activists who were busy calling out polluters during COP. Host Marlene quizzes them on how it feels to take direct action such as disrupting a meeting (maybe doing a little research?) and their hopes and fears for the future.
Fascinating discussion in the wake of COP26 and a tantalising glimpse of the kind of future Scotland could be part of at this Nordic Horizon's event. Hosted by Lesley Riddoch, the panel of experts in the fields of renewable energy, district heating systems, fuel poverty and more are:
Viktoria Raft, energy journalist, Sweden
Tore Furevik, Professor in physical oceanography, Bergen, Norway
Søren Hermansen, Director of the Energy Academy, Samsø, Denmark
Dr Keith Baker, Researcher in fuel poverty and energy policy, Glasgow Caledonian University
Event organised by Nordic Horizons https://nordichorizons.org
Dr Mark McNaught's guest this week is Believe in Scotland's Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp.
Fresh from organising the delivery of an 8 page pro-independence newspaper to a million homes in Scotland, Gordon sets out his thoughts on GERs, the Wellbeing economy, likely future indyref campaign tactics and some tantalising glimpses into polling information that gives us great cause for optimism.
Welcome to episode 5 of "There is no planet B", our series of conversations with climate activists.
In this episode host Marlene Halliday chats with activist Ruth Watson about the alternative COP that took place in Kirriemuir throughout the Glasgow COP26 fortnight.
The video version of this interview is also available on Independence Live's Youtube channel.
William Thomson and Kairin van Sweeden talk to Claudia Sahm, an American economist. She was formerly director of macroeconomic policy at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth and a Section Chief at the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and creator of the Sahm rule https://fred.stlouisfed.org/release?r... We ask Claudia her views on COP and deep dive into the role of "green" fiscal spending as we move towards a green economy. https://twitter.com/Claudia_Sahm
Round up of the most interesting jigsaw pieces this month, which was of course dominated by COP26, although there were plenty of other items too.
00:35 Nicola Sturgeon speech at Strathclyde Uni - Scotland's COP26 ambitions
08:33 Rhoda Grant MSP /Emma Roddick MSP - land reform and the threat of the "green lairds"
20:56 Nicola Sturgeon interviewed by Christianne Amanpour at COP26 about Scotland's climate change targets
31:06 Michelle Thompson MSP asks deputy FM John Swinney a question about the Supreme court judgement on Rights of the Child bill
34:00 Anthony Salamone at an AIM meeting on EU flexibility on issues of debt, currency and deficit of aspiring future member states
39:54 Nicola Sturgeon addresses the Global Assembly at COP26
47:49 Robin McAlpine chats to Marlene Halliday about the need for "a coalition of the willing" to combat climate change
51:57 Lesley Riddoch and Pat Joyce discuss the electrification of Scottish rail services
Catch the regular broadcast of the Indy Jigsaw on Indylive.radio at noon on Tuesdays, and we'll be back with another round up of the best clips in next month's Indy Jigsaw Podcast.
In episode 4 of our series of conversations with climate activists, host Marlene Halliday chats with Justin Kenrick of Extinction Rebellion about the role of grassroots activists in pressing governments to tackle the climate emergency.
This is the podcast version of the original livestreamed interview which took place during the COP26 conference in Glasgow, and is also available to watch on IndylveRadio's Youtube channel.
An in-depth look at the importance of land and housing to the economy in Scotland.
Why is Scotland an outlier when it comes to private ownership of land?
And what impact does this have on Scottish society?
Should people's homes be other people's assets?
The role of land in a green economy: can so much of it remain in private hands?
Are rent caps the answer to so many of our housing market problems? Sure, the Scottish Government can build more homes, but without the oversight of the mortgage market can it really have an impact?
Indylive.radio are grateful to Yes Inverclyde for letting us share their meeting with Neil Gray MSP introducing the report of the Social Justice committee, a radical new proposal which could be as significant as devolution in Scotland's journey.
Concluding part of Marlene Halliday's conversation with Robin McAlpine, Head of Strategy Development at Commonweal.
A LIVE session with Richard Murphy https://twitter.com/RichardJMurphy covering: In 2008 you created the framework for a green new deal. Can you remind us of the economic conditions at the time and what spurred the idea?
What is a green new deal in its most basic terms?
Considering the wafer-thin economic policies between the two big Westminster parties is there any chance of this happening?
How about Scotland? Could Scotland create a green new deal under the current constitutional arrangements?
Could Scotland create a green new deal under the sustainable growth commission i.e without its own currency?
Is monetary sovereignty the only way that Scotland can really make these huge structural changes necessary to combat the climate crisis?
One of the main drivers of the green new deal back in 2008 was climate change how important is that consideration in 2021?
Is the USA on the cusp of a mini green new deal?
has any country to date taken any steps towards a green new deal?
Welcome to episode 2 of our new series to tie in with COP26.
In this episode presenter Marlene Halliday continues her conversation with Commonweal's Head of Strategic Development Robin McAlpine.
Topics include the need for a "coalition of the willing" to encourage trade with environmentally responsible countries and also some novel ideas on public transport options of the future, and much more.
Find out more about Common Weal from their website https://commonweal.scot
A wonderful conversation with Fadhel Kaboub https://twitter.com/FadhelKaboub
00:10 Welcome from William and Kairin
01:00 Hypocracy at COP26 so far
03:30 A wee bit of detail on emissions from Kairin
04:20 Introduction to tonight's session
04:50 Can the global south take the same journey as the global north?
05:20 Fadhel outlines the VERY different path that the south has taken compared to the north
08:20 Global race to the bottom caused by the current low-value processes in the global south
10:45 How structural trade deficits have been created by colonialism and postcolonialism
13:15 The need for sustainable development in the global south
14:10 Segregation of issues removing social justice from the emissions issue
15:00 Can the global south really decarbonize AND Grow?
17:50 Fadhel lists how the global financial structure stymies decarbonization in the global south
21:30 2 trillion dollars EVERY YEAR moves from south to global north
22:30 The disappointing scope of the COP framework
An in-depth look at the wonderful land and interesting economy of Iceland with Olafur Margeirsson, an economist and an alternate member of the Supervisory Board of the Central Bank of Iceland. https://twitter.com/IcelandicEcon
03:30 A short story from COP 25 (in the leadup to COP 26) 04:10 Introduction to Olafur Margeirsson 05:15 Introduction to Iceland 06:05 The Icelandic Krona 07:25 How did Iceland deal with the financial crash in 2008 10:40 The crash had been long coming in Iceland 12:30 How did the Icelandic central bank support the Icelandic economy? 13:00 The Sustainable Growth Commission suggests that an independent Scotland would keep the BoE as its central bank - what Olafur thinks of that 14:30 The mortgage system in Iceland is a huge problem for the Icelandic economy 17:00 How the Krona affected the financial crash in Iceland 17:45 The importance of the central bank Iceland was able to keep trading 20:00 Iceland's huge energy resources 21:00 How the Icelandic economy changed from 2008 - trying to be more green 27:20 The weakness of the Icelandic economy is the lack of diversity: the opposite of Scotland 29:40 How cheap renewable energy production leads to cheap energy for consumers (unlike the UK) 30:50 What role has privatisation played in Iceland compared to UK and by extension Scotland 35:00 How the Icelandic nation work towards national goals 39:00 Where Iceland (initially got) its wealth 39:30 NATO and membership of the The European Economic Area ( EEA ) 43:20 Iceland's social security system and the POWER of their own currency 46:30 Iceland's export and export strategy 50:00 Current account discussions 52:15 Iceland 20% smaller than Edinburgh! And it is not TOO WEE 52:30 Kairin and William discuss the show 52:55 Kairin's highlights 53:40 Comparing Iceland's social security to the UK 55:05 Westminster display of power with the removal of the Universal Credit uplift 56:30 What we have coming up
On this very special episode, we are joined by Jane Gleeson white as we discuss the discipline of economics as well as the makeup of the economics profession. Read Jane's moving and powerful essay: What really counts? How the patriarchy of economics finally tore me apart
AS COP26 descends on Glasgow with the world eagerly awaiting the outcome, Indylive Media present a new series of conversations with climate activists.
In this first episode, Robin McAlpine, Director of Strategic Development at Commonweal, joins presenter Marlene Halliday as they share their feelings about progress - or lack of it - and their hopes for the outcome of COP26. Robin has worked for 25 years in journalism, public affairs, political strategy and policy. He writes for a wide range of sources on Scottish politics and is the author of several books.
Chaired by Corrie Wilson for Voices for Scotland, this is a wide ranging discussion on the subject of currency in an independent Scotland. Participants are Peter Ryan, Dr Tim Ridout, Kairin Van Sweeden and Robbie Mochrane.
There are many aspects on which the participants do not agree with each other and it is refreshing to have respectful debate on these points.
The video version of this discussion is also available on the IndyliveRadio youtube channel
William Thomson and Kairin van Sweeden talk to Professor Steve Keen about the role of economists and economists in the climate crisis. We ask Professor Keen his views on the Scottish Government as well as UK Government policies and discuss the latest IPCC Report published in August. Timestamps and links coming this week! https://twitter.com/ProfSteveKeen
Glasgow Pensioners for Indy have a lively and informative chat with SNP President Mike Russell on a range of topics including campaigning for and winning Indyref2 and the importance of an interim constitution and how that might come about
We are grateful to the Independence for Scotland Party (ISP) for sharing the meeting of their climate change group with guest speaker Dr Keith Baker, expert in fuel poverty, energy policy and built environment asset management. Keith is also a member of Commonweal's energy working group.
Topics covered in this discussion include:
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Energy Performance Certificates
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Using real time data
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Geothermal heating
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The National Energy Company
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District Heating Systems
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Ground Source Heat Pumps
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Property Energy Efficiency Targets
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Incineration plants
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Smart Meters
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Hydrogen as fuel
What does a wellbeing economy look and feel like? In this episode, we talk to Katherine Trebeck to understand how Scotland could lead a global movement towards a wellbeing economy.
03:20 How the wellbeing economy alliance came into being 08:20 Growth or de-growth? 10:46 The need to repurpose the economy 11:55 Growth has had its chance 12:40 How does the Scottish Government see growth?
16:50 Why so many people are anxious for growth 17:50 The importance of pre-distribution 21:25 The economy isn't broken: it works exactly how it is supposed to 22:10 How the wellbeing economy fits into the doughnut
25:10 Do we need to "do" democracy differently? 29:25 The problem with the GDP lense 31:00 The Economics of Arrival (Katherine's book) https://www.amazon.com/economics-arri... 33:10 How would global redistribution work? 34:00 Diminishing marginal returns 36:40 Tackling inequality
37:00 Will we see a return to normal? 40:30 NOW is the time for a revolution 41:25 The climate crisis is now part of the public discourse 42:30 The IPPC Report 43:05 Small steps matter https://twitter.com/KTrebeck
Welcome to the Indy Jigsaw Podcast, a monthly selection of the best clips from indylive.radio's weekly politics show, building up the picture of an Independent Scotland piece by piece.
This episode features Lesley Riddoch, James Hawes, Dr Philippa Whitford, Tony Guiliani, Lorna Slater, John Swinney, Joanna Cherry and George Kerevan.
You can catch the Indy Jigsaw weekly radio show at Noon on Tuesdays on Indylive.radio and there are video versions of many of the clips on Indylive.radio's Youtube channel in the Indy Jigsaw Playlist
Organised by the Edinburgh Yes Hub, the Big Indy Debate took place at the Queens Hall in Edinburgh on 21st September. It was an excellent evening's entertainment with music and satire as well as debate.
The core of the event was a debate panel chaired by Lesley Riddoch. Panel members were Robin McAlpine from Commonweal, Colin Fox from SSP, Michelle Thomson SNP MSP, Gillian Mackay Scottish Green MSP, Selma Rahman Edinburgh WFI and Mike Small from Bella Caledonia.
This podcast focuses on the questions for the panel and their answers.
The whole event is available to view on Independence Live's Youtube channel.
Novelist and popular historian who has also written screen adaptations for two of his works. "'Speak for England' foreshadowed Farage, May and Brexit with such unnerving accuracy it deserves some kind of prescience prize" (Observer 23.4.2017).
This week, Craig talks to David Patrick, author of recently published book Front-Page Scotland which looks at how stories about Scottish independence were reported in the newspapers throughout the 2014 independence referendum campaign. They discuss how the framing of stories on topics such as economics depended largely on whether the points favoured one side of the campaign or the other, which topics were given a disproportionate amount of time in coverage and which people and personalities saw more coverage than others. Finally, they discuss lessons to be learned from the last campaign that could be applied now such as how activists can better examine news stories to assess if the issues are being reported fairly.
The Green Savings Bond.
There are a whole host of ways that a government can take to encourage a shift to a greener economy. The Green Savings Bond, the latest idea from the Westminster Government, is not one of them. Over the summer UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a plan to direct £15B of funding towards green projects to help decarbonize the UK economy.
To achieve this he has chosen the good old Bond market, but with a wee twist, rather than using the traditional bond market where institutional investors look to hedge their riskier investments, by buying risk-free bonds from the government, he is after the publics’ savings.
In the most basic terms, the Green Savings Bond scheme will direct some of the great British public’s savings towards green projects.
So we have the headline: £15B of funding towards green projects. Sounds good, doesn’t it?
But we all know never to believe the headline.
That £15B of funding towards green projects is across two years and will only be invested if the great British public chooses to hand that amount over to the government; there is no government top-up.
So this headline figure is a maximum figure: it could, of course, be much smaller, and considering the callosum mismanagement of public funds during the pandemic by the conservative administration, I expect they will fall well short of that figure.
To really understand the lameness of this initiative we have to delve a bit deeper into Bonds and the Bond market.
https://scotonomics.scot
William Thomson and Kairin van Sweeden talk to Mike Small, Editor of Bella Caledonia and Author of "Scotland's Local Food Revolution" about Scotland's food security and food sovereignty.
00:12 Scotland has such huge food resources so why are we not food sovereign? 00:58 Obstacles to food sovereignty in Scotland 02:02 How do we improve matters - and the "Fife diet" 03:23 A need for more connection between farmers and the community in Scotland 04:25 Breaking down food sovereignty 06:00 The impact of the IPCC report and the opportunity to do things differently 06:57 Can we really double the size of the Scottish Food and Drink industry in Scotland? 08:30 Export powerhouse Scotland can't square the circle with net-zero Scotland 09.25 Can Scotland really have food sovereignty without independence? 11:00 The hugely negative role and impact of supermarkets in Scotland 13:00 The need for more connections between farmers and the community in Scotland (part two) 14:00 We have an artificial food chain 14:45 The link between provenance and carbon 15:20 How we build more food sovereignty 16:10 Mike's book Scotland's Local Food Revolution Book https://www.amazon.es/Scotlands-Local... 17:45 How do we confront landed power? 19:25 BREXIT and COVID have highlighted Scotland's lack of food resilience and lack of food sovereignty.
The weekend of 11th Sept saw two party conferences. Here is the closing speech from Alex Salmond at the Alba conference held at Greenock Town Hall.
James E chats to Joy McNaughten, mother of Olympic Champion swimmer Duncan Scott about the making of a champion, the cost and the frustrations of the lack of media coverage for a sport in which Scotland excels. Scots are 8% of the Uk population yet make up 14% of the British Olympic Team, 21% of the Olympic swimming team and achieved 25% of the medals. Yet the sport barely gets any coverage in mainstream media. Next on the sporting calendar is the International Swimming League which you can follow on youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBoEDuW0Lg7AmCkts1j8LyQ and next year will be another busy year with European Championships and Commonwealth Games. You can find out more about the Scottish Swimming team here https://www.scottishswimming.com/compete/swimming/national-squads.aspx
Duncan Scott is the ONLY British Olympian to win 4 medals in a single games and he is still only 24 . He is also an ambassador for the Learn to Swim programme - an essential life skill for Scottish children in a country with 90% of the UK's fresh water supply. Find out more here https://www.scottishswimming.com/learn-to-swim.aspx
We are grateful to Joy for joining us to help promote Scottish sport and once again, our congratulations to Duncan and all those who took part in the Olympic Games 2021.
DuncanScott #ScottishSports #Olympics2021
In the week collectively known across Scotland as "GERSmas", when the estimated accounts of Scotland as an administrative region of the UK are published, Dr Craig Dalzell urges us to think outwith the box.
This week, Craig talks to SNP Policy Development Convenor Chris Hanlon and Agnes MacAuley from SNP Greenock & Inverclyde about the latest GERS figures and what they mean (and don’t mean) for Scotland, independence and the post-pandemic recovery. They then discuss up and coming motions to the SNP conference that have been influenced by or based on Common Weal policies including one for a National Transport Company designed to help decarbonise our cars and other vehicles. Finally, they discuss the role of non-party think tanks in Scottish politics and what they can do that party affiliated policy groups cannot.
You can find out more about Commonweal, including access to all the policy papers in their policy library on their website https://commonweal.scot/
This week's episode of the Locker Room including Olympic action, swimming and yet more football
Continuing the theme of measuring Scotlands economy, a special episode from the Scotonomics team with special guest political economist, chartered accountant and academic Richard Murphy, taking questions from Kairin van Sweeden and the Independence Live audience.
Richard's previous explanation of why GERS is C.R.A.P is on his Youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycq1dizIug8&t=2s
How should we measure the success of an economy? What do GDP and GNP tell us anyway? And more importantly what doesn't it tell us about the economy? In this episode, we will look at how we measure the economy in the UK as a whole and in Scotland. We will also take a side look at GERS (Government Expenditure and Revenue Scotland) as well.
0:00 GDP explained introduction 2:18 GDP goes up when people pollute! 5:00 BREXIT and Inequality 9:00 GDP across the country and across society 10:22 Geni Coefficient 14:00 Happiness measurement of an economy 18:00 Relative wealth and relative poverty 21:50 Are teenagers less materialistic? 25:30 Growth as THE driver for our economy 31:50 GERS - how we currently measure the Scottish economy 37:50 What Kairin picked out from the interview 42:15 What is happening in episode six
Robert Kennedy's brilliant speech on GDP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FAmr...
Hi, welcome to the Indylive.radio team' audio newsletter for July and August! Find out what we've been up to as Covid restrictions start to ease and meet some new team members. Also, hear about our plans for the next few months
Get in touch with us studio@indylive.radio if there is anything you would like us to cover in the next issue
You can also see the video version of this newsletter on our Youtube channel if you're curious about the faces behind the voices!
Very important discussion on the impact of the newly published IPCC report on the climate emergency hosted by Dr Craig Dalzell, head of Policy Development at Commonweal
climateEmergency #commonweal #IPCCreport
This week's Changing Minds discussion is on the sensitive, but very important topic of dignity in dying.
The Indylive.radio team is grateful to SNP Commonweal group for sharing this discussion with us.
Our Guest Podcast this week welcomes first time podcaster Gem Donnelly as she shares the impact of Covid on her life as a student, as a mother and on her wedding day.
Gem has just started her own podcast channel called Gem's Thoughts, so if you would like to hear more from her, give her a follow
We are grateful to the Women for Independence organisation for sharing this event with us, focused on the experience of women in politics and how we can better support each other to reclaim that space
WFI #indyliveradio #scottishpolitics
Holyrood returned from recess for the second time to update on Covid regulations and Charles Fletcher was there to bring us a summary of events in the second of his two summer specials.
Our weekly Scottish sports podcast look back at this weeks European action and preview this weekend's football. There is also an update on the British Lions tour and the Olympics.
You can follow and contact the Locker Room team on twitter @LockerRoomIndy
The team desperately needs some women's voices to take part in the discussion, so get in touch if you've always fancied being a sports presenter on an online radio station!
Indyliveradio team is grateful to the Aberdeen Independence Movement for sharing their excellent event called A Global Blueprint for Scotland with guest speaker Anthony Salamone tackling some excellent questions from the audience
James E interviews Scottish author , Scots language advocate and sociologist Colin Burnett about his first book "A Working Class State of Mind" . The central character Aldo has been described as "Begbie for the twitter generation" and the book is written in Scots.
A Working Class State of Mind is published by Leamington Books and is available at all good bookstores.
Dr Mark McNaught's guest for this episode of Building the Scottish State is Dr Tim Ridout who answers questions from the audience on the subjects of Scottish Currency, Modern Monetary Theory , the relative merit of EFTA vs EU membership and much more.
This is the podcast version of a Youtube video which is also available to watch in the "Building the Scottish State" playlist on our Youtube channel
The Indylive.radio team is grateful to Aberdeen Independence Movement for sharing their event on the vexed question of "what's next for the fishing industry?"
Recorded in Feb this year, Karen Adam (now) MSP is in conversation with Elaine Whyte of the Clyde Fisherman's Association and taking a range of questions from the audience
This week's Commonweal Policy Podcast called Building for Folk First
Find out more about Commonweal's work including how to support them on their website at www.commonweal.scot
James E interviews Evelyn Laurie, a Scots singer who is bringing a jazz twist to some Scottish classics. Evelyn's new album I know where I'm going is out on 5th August 2021.
You can listen to Evelyn's music on spotify here https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MSbN...
Find out more about Evelyn from her website here https://www.evelynlaurie.com/
evelynlaurie #scottishsinger #jazz
For fans of Scottish sports, the Locker Room is back from their summer break - and this time, they're LIVE!!
Indylive.radio team are grateful to GrassRoots Oban for sharing their fascinating event with Dr Paul Gillespie from University College Dublin considering the similarities and differences between Scotland and Ireland as we stand on the brink of independence.
Inflation is useful as a way to stimulate an economy. But too much inflation and real-world harm can be done. So should we all still fear inflation? Or has the modern economy changed so much that it is no longer an issue?
In episode FOUR of SCOTONOMICS we speak to John Harvey "the Cowboy Economist" https://twitter.com/john_t_harvey?
John T. Harvey is an English-American professor of economics at Texas Christian University. Links to articles mentioned in the post: https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnthar... https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnthar...
We are grateful to the Clean Currency Group for allowing us to feature one of their meetings in our Yes Group Spotlight programme today.
As we know, currency is one of the hot issues for debate as we approach the next indyref and in this meeting the Clean currency group are taking stock of progress to date and next actions required.
If you have any comments or suggestions for this group, please let us know at studio@indylive.radio and we will be happy to pass them on.
This week Dr Craig Dalzell discusses timing and tactics with Gillian Mair and Alison Watters, the co-conveners of Now Scotland, a members-led, grassroots organisation campaigning for Scottish Independence as soon as possible.
Find out more, including how to join at www.nowscotland.scot
You can find all of Commonweal's podcasts on www.commonweal.scot/podcast
indyliveradio #commonweal #NowScotland
The guests on this week's Friday daytime show are artist and writer Terry Howson chatting about her new book and much more, and Lorna Robertson, discussing her many years involvement with the Offshore Industry Liaison Committee in the wake of the tragic Piper Alpha disaster, which happened 33 years ago this month.
IndyLiveRadio #ScottishAuthor #PiperAlpha
In this third chat with author and broadcaster Frank McGroarty, the discussion covers How Do You Get the Donkey Up the Stairs, the final book in the Butlins, Ayr trilogy.
A former ballroom dancer as well as Butlins Redcoat, Frank also went on to develop a career as a full time print journalist writing for major news publications. He is also to be found on Indlive.radio hosting his weekly music show The Late Lunchtime Experience which you can listen to every Tuesday at 4pm on indylive.radio, or listen on demand on our Mixcloud channel.
James E interviews Tommy from North Dakota band The Negatrons, who have just released their debut album Stumblebum which has been 22 years in the making!
James E finds out why it took so long and what's next for the Negatrons. #indyliveradio #theNegatrons #jamesEinterviews
www.thenegatrons.com
Something a little different this week with the second episode of our cultural exploration of indigenous people around the world - Tus!
This episode Adhamh MacLeoid chats with Dr Hana O'Regan from the Kai Tahu tribe of Te Waipounamu/ South Island Maori, New Zealand.
TÙS is an hour-long chat about life, language and lore. Each month, we'll welcome an indigenous guest from somewhere else on Planet Earth and learn about how they and their people see the world. Hosted by Scottish Gael Àdhamh MacLeòid. #TÙS #Maori #NewZealandIndigenous Support TÙS: TÚS is brought to you by Dòrlach (SC050162) in partnership with Independence Live Please consider supporting Dòrlach's Gaelic dialect and lore work at: http://dorlach.scot/
We are grateful to Glasgow North West for sharing their excellent event with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp discussing the Wellbeing Economy and Winning Indyref 2.
indyref2 #indyliveradio #wellbeing
A wonderfully musical daytime show this week, as Val and Marlene chat to Big Noise orchestra volunteer Jane Mallinson and we hear about Sistema Scotland, an initiative which originated in Venezuela which brings the experience of playing music to children in deprived areas #indyliveradio #sistemaScotland #BigNoise
In this episode, TNT host John Drummond puts listener questions to Michael Russell, recently retired MSP and Minister for Constitutional Affairs, Mike is now President of the SNP and has been appointed political director of the SNP's Independence Unit. He is also a Professor in Scottish Culture and Governance at the University of Glasgow.
scottishindependnece #SNP #Mikerussell
The video version of this interview is also available on independence.live's Youtube Channel and on Indyliveradio's Youtube channel
The change in Economic policy since the inauguration of President Biden will be transformational for the American economy.
Huge fiscal stimulation ".... is a once-in-a-generation investment in America” shows that the US is very comfortable working with a large fiscal deficit. The US has also rejoined the Paris Agreement as the current administration highlights the importance of tackling climate breakdown. Globally the US is forcing low tax jurisdictions to reconsider their position. Where the US leads, the rest of the west tends to follow.
In this episode host Kairin Van Sweeden asks how this tacit adoption of the main tenets of money monetary theory will affect Europe, the UK and Scotland and interviewed Yeva Nersisyan, Research Scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity and Associate Professor of Economics at Franklin and Marshall College.
economics #MMT #scottish
Indylive.radio are very grateful to Yes West fife for sharing their excellent event entitled "What progress has been made since the Holyrood election". Attempting to answer that question plus Q and A from the audience is journalist and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch
yesGroupSpotlight #yeswestfife #lesleyriddoch
This week James E interviews Clint Slate and Iona James. This French musician and Scottish nurse who had never met were thrown together by chance as the result of a radio competition to bring performers together to write a song. The results of this modern day reworking of the Auld Alliance is a musical collaboration which has been released as an EP called The Silent Sea.
‘The Silent Sea EP’ showcases a true team at work, each song being co-written by Iona James and Clint Slate to encapsulate all their influences and embark the listener on a unique and personal journey.
The EP is available on all platforms https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ionajamesandclintslate/the-silent-sea
Indylive.radio is always delighted to support Scottish culture and this week, James E is chatting with Scottish author Donald Nicolson about his novel "For a chance to forget". In a wide ranging discussion they cover what led to the idea for the book, the challenge of writing a novel during a pandemic and much more.
Set in the Netherlands, For a Chance to Forget is uniquely told through emails, diary and travelogue entries, letters, SMS, and newspaper publications, as a means to show how relationships are formed and maintained through the written word.
Independence Live recently hosted an online conference looking at several aspects of an independent Scotland's defence requirements. This podcast brings together the main speakers and discussion sessions held by a variety of experts including former members of the armed forces. Topics covered include tackling common myths and misconceptions, three proposals for future Scotland's defence requirements and relationship with others, the pros and cons of joining Nato, the removal of Trident and how to encourage current and former members of the services to move from No to Yes.
A packed programme full of important topics, not to be missed!
You can also watch video versions of these sessions on Independence Live's Youtube channel. This podcast will able be broadcast on IndyliveRadio on Wed 14th at 11:am
Host John Drummond enjoys a wide ranging discussion with Laura Moodie, of the Scottish Green party who narrowly missed out on being elected to the Holyrood Parliament last month. Laura is an environmentalist, third sector administrator and runs a small holding.
scottishgreens #indyliveradio #johndrummond
AS COP 26 gets closer and the climate emergency is very much on our minds, in this week's daytime show hosts Val and Marlene and guests discuss how ethical Strathclyde's Pension Fund is and the topic of Calling out polluters. With guests Geraldine Clayton from Divest Strathclyde,Cllr Ken Andrew from Glasgow CC and Scott Tully from Glasgow Calls Out Polluters
indyliveradio #cop26 #climateEmergency
James E interviews author and broadcaster Frank McGroarty about the second book his trilogy based on his time as a redcoat at Butlins in Ayr.
But the big question is - just how DID they get the donkey up the stairs?
indylvieradio #frankmcgroarty #scottishauthor
- Random Scottish History - 'Treaty of Union Articles' - Scottish Ballads and Their Appropriation
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
We are grateful to Yes Kirkintilloch, Lenzie and the Villages for sharing their excellent event exploring the very hot topic of pensions in an independent Scotland.
This was a big area of concern and controversy in 2014. As the UK has the worst state pension provision in Europe, one of the driving forces behind the independence campaign is to improve the state pension to at least the EU average.
- Random Scottish History - 'Treaty of Union Articles' - How much of a Blessing has the Union been for Scotland
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
Indylive.Radio were at the Annual Bannockburn Rally on Saturday 26th June as the Yes Movement takes its first tentative steps towards normality - with excellent social distancing much in evidence.
Speakers included representatives from CND, Hope over Fear and Now Scotland with music by Kevin Gore.
You can also see the video version of this podcast on Indylive.radio's Youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx1Yd7VUcpc&t=1s
indyliveradio #bannockburn #auob
How do you explain that the Government debt isn't really a debt? And that debt isn't always bad?
For the last forty years we have been told a story that, well, just isn't true. In this episode of SCOTONOMICS we look at Government debt in general and specifically UK Government debt. We speak with Steven Hail.
Steven is a modern monetary theory (MMT) economist, advocates for a voluntary and equitable job guarantee (JG), and is always happy to chat about MMT, Post-Keynesian economics, and ecological issues. He has recently published Economics for Sustainable Prosperity. https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9783... He is currently a research scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity. http://www.global-isp.org/about-us/
Holyrood is now in recess, so this will be the last regular weekly Week in Holyrood broadcast until Parliament reconvenes in August.
Holyrood has been recalled for two Covid related items and Presenter Charles Fletcher is hoping to cover these for the Week in Holyrood, so look out for some one-offs during the summer recess.
scottishparliament #holyrood #indyliveradio
- Random Scottish History - 'Treaty of Union Articles' - Financial Cost to Scotland of the Union
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
Independence Live has a regular slot on Youtube called Yes Corner, which focusses on resources for Yes Groups. Here is a selection of Yes Corner contributors who are waiting for your call - Kevin Gibney of Independence Live, Fiona, Val and Marlene from Indylive Radio and Dave Murchison from the Hub. Have a listen to what we can offer, and if we can help, contact us at:
studio@indylive.radio
twitter: @indyliveradio, @indylivestream , @TheHubScot
Charles Fletcher brings us another roundup of all the highlights from the week in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood
Author, broadcaster, former ballroom dancer and indylive.radio DJ Frank "Frankie boy" McGroarty has just released the third of his trilogy of books based on his time as a redcoat at Butlins Ayr. In this interview, James E and Frank chat about the creative process, what it was really like working at Butlins (spoiler: yes, people regularly asked "what time is the midnight show on") and which of the characters is most closely based on Frank himself.
Frank has a website www.frankmcgroarty.com and his three books, "What time does the Midnight cabaret start", "how do you get the donkey up the stairs" and "don't mention hi-de-hi" are available at good bookshops.
indyliveradio #authorInterviews #FrankMcGroarty
More of our Locker Room at the Euros coverage. In this episode, Michael and Matthew and guests give their reactions and analysis of the Scotland -England match
euro2020 #scottishSports #indyliveradio
As the excitement builds for the Scotland match this evening, the Locker Room lads have secured an interview with former Scotland manager Craig Brown.
Join us on indyliveradio tonight at 10pm for post match reactions and chat
- Random Scottish History - 'Treaty of Union Articles' - Why the English May Feel Free to Usurp Scottish Law
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
A slight departure from the normal format for the TNT Show this week, as host John Drummond welcomes two guests, Zoe Venditozzi and Claire Mitchell QC to discuss the dark period in Scottish history when innocent people, mainly women, found themselves accused of witchcraft.
Zoe and Claire have their own podcast: www.witchesofscotland.com/podcast
Their aim is to secure a pardon and memorial for all those convicted under the Witchcraft Act 1563.
A fascinating discussion on an important historical injustice
SCOTONOMICS. Nourishment for independent minds.
Economics professor Fadhel Kaboub https://twitter.com/FadhelKaboub Outlines what it means to have true economic sovereignty. He discussed how and why small/medium sized nations like Scotland must strive for sovereignty.
Monetary sovereignty is the most important aspect of sovereignty and this underpins an economy. Monetary sovereignty allows a government to issue (its own) currency rather than use (another countries) currency.
As well as monetary sovereignty Fadhel outlines the importance of food security, technological capabilities and energy security as three more ways that countries protect their sovereignty. Fadhel covered Scotland, the nation's relationship with the rest of the UK and Europe (and was strongly against Scotland joining the Euro) and Singapore and Tunisia to expand on his ideas of sovereignty. Fadhel also, briefly, covered Modern Monetary Theory.
On Indylive.radio's Saturday Show DJ James E interviews up and coming Dublin musician Paul McDonnell, otherwise known as A Band Called Paul.
Find out more about A Band Called Paul and hear some of the latest music on the Facebook page @abandcalledpaul or the website abandcalledpaul.com
A special episode of the Locker Room while the normal programme is taking its summer break, Michael's guest is Gavin MacLeod, Chief Executive of Scottish Disability Sports.
Tune in to https://indylive.radio at 4pm on Monday 14th for the first of our live reaction shows immediately following Scotland's Euro games
- Random Scottish History - 'Treaty of Union Articles' - Collection of Thistledown’s Correspondence
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
- Random Scottish History - 'Treaty of Union Articles' - An Appeal to Scots from a Victorian
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
TÙS is an hour-long chat about life, language and lore. Each month, we'll welcome an indigenous guest from somewhere else on Planet Earth and learn about how they and their people see the world. Hosted by Scottish Gael Àdhamh MacLeòid, his first guest is Karenniyo of the Mohawk Nation Turtle Clan. She hails from Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario, Canada.
TÙS #Gaelic #MohawkNation #Dorlach Support TÙS: TÚS is brought to you by Dòrlach (SC050162) in partnership with Independence Live Please consider supporting Dòrlach's Gaelic dialect and lore work at: http://dorlach.scot/
This week's highlights from Holyrood including first Minister's Questions. Ashleigh Keenan-Bryce standing in for Charles Fletcher as host this week
Welcome to the May/June issue of Team Talk, our Indylive Radio audio newsletter.
In this issue we look back on our Holyrood election coverage and look forward to some special reaction shows following Scotland's Euro matches. You can check our schedule for timings on www.indylive.radio/radioschedule.
We also find out what interviews James E has in the pipeline, checkout our guest appearance on the Yes Corner series plus an update on our new app, our crowdfunder and lots more news!
Our May21 spotify playlist of all the best new Scottish music releases is also available on https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VhNcovmGfTt4DKoJbTK05
Cat Boyd chairs this post Holyrood election discussion with a panel of guests including Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh, Cllr Graham Campbell and Hollie Cameron
Our guest podcast this week is Voices for Scotland, here discussing Universal Basic Income
We are grateful to Pensioners for Indy for sharing their event with speaker Isobel Lindsay on the topic of Security and Defence in an independent Scotland.
The election is over, Parliament has been sworn in, now we need to elect a First Minister. Which of the three candidates will it be? Only joking, it's obvious who is going to be FM, but thanks to Willie and Ross for the entertainment value.
The Week in Holyrood, with Charles Fletcher
Host John Drummond chats with Prof David Edgerton, English historian and author of "The Rise and Fall of the British Nation" and reveals some very interesting insights from the perspective of someone living outside of Scotland.
Scottish sports podcast with hosts Michael and Matthew, this week covering the Scottish Cup finals, looking at the Scotland squad for the Euros and news on ice hockey and shinty
The second of James E's interviews with author Ethyl Smith, this time talking about books 3 and 4 of her series set in the time of the Covenanters, entitled Broken Times and Desperate Times.
Ethyl's books are available from Thunderpoint Bookshop, plus all the usual booksellers. Her facebook page is @changedtimesscottishhistoricalfiction and you can contact Ethyl at Ethylmarion@gmail.com or by twitter @ethylsmith
If you missed our first interview covering books 1 and 2, you can hear it again here: https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/guest-podcast-of-the-week-james-e-interviews-scots-author-ethyl-smith/
The election is over, the new Scottish Parliament has been sworn in at Holyrood. Here's Charles Fletcher with a roundup of the political news of the week
In our favourite sports show Michael and Matthew preview the last weekend football action in the league also news on tennis and more
We are grateful to the National Yes Registry for sharing their excellent event with Stephen Gethins, discussing his new book entitled "Nation to nation", looking at Scotland's Place in the World and taking questions from the audience.
The Voices for Scotland podcast is back with hosts Michael and Allan this week reporting on the fallout from the Hamilton Report and Committee Inquiry, plus discussion on the Social Care Review
In this week of crucial elections for the independence movement, John Drummond chats with Richard Haviland, a former senior civil servant who voted "No" in 2014. Richard is now a Scottish independence supporter and active in the European Movement in Scotland. In this frank discussion, Richard explains that deciding to vote Yes comes with a heavy heart, because he feels that the Uk has left him no choice. Insightful discussion into the issues that arise in the struggle to move from No to Yes.
Indylive.radio is delighted to support up and coming Scottish musicians and artists. Recently on the James E Saturday Show, James E. had the pleasure of chatting to Dundee based Rhuari Campbell about life, his music and his future plans.
You can hear a selection of Rhuari's music on his Soundcloud channel , on spotify and Bandcamp
Two of the guests in the Daytime Show on 30th April were Ipsos Mori pollster Mark McGeoghegan and writer and commentator Gerry Hassan. Here, both give their views on the state of the election campaigns as we enter the final week before polling day on Thursday.
with less than a week left before the Holyrood 2021 elections, Charles Fletcher reflects on the leadership debates and the sleaze emanating from Westminster
This week in our series Changing Minds we are grateful to Grassroots Oban for sharing their excellent event on the potential to use a system of Annual Ground Rent as a replacement for all taxation and as a support for universal basic income. In this question and answer session, Graham McCormack, the author of the Annual Ground Rent proposal, is joined by finance minister Kate Forbes as they consider the possibilities and challenges of finding a replacement to the tax system.
Another weekend round up of Scottish sporting action, including a look back at the basketball season and much more from your hosts Michael McEwan and Matthew Lingard
Host John Drummond continues to put listeners questions to our politicians as the Holyrood 2021 election draws ever closer.
This week, Keith Brown MSP and deputy leader of the SNP
Indylive.radio supports ALL independence parties and organizations and will be bringing you interviews with a broad spectrum of indy supporting people.
Welcome to the April edition of Indylive.Radio Team Talk - all the news from behind the scenes as we do our best to bring you the latest new Scottish music, politics and culture.
This month we hear from Michael and Matthew our sports show presenters, we have a video chat with daytime show hosts Val and Marlene about their experience of interviewing Alex Salmond and others in the election run up, James E shares his latest projects, Steve B tells us about life on the ocean wave as a Radio Caroline Pirate, we drop in on the Audio Levels crew chat and finally, Gerry shares some of our scheduling secrets - phew, it's been a busy month!
You can also check out our New Scottish Music Spotify playlist for April here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UY...
Listen to us 24/7 on https://indylive.radio
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Host Charles Fletcher interviews the party leaders as the Holyrood2021 election campaign enters its final fortnight.
As the all important Holyrood 2021 election enters its final fortnight, Daytime show hosts Valerie Gauld and Marlene Halliday's guests this week included two of our leading pollsters, Scotland goes Pop blogger James Kelly and political scientist Prof. Sir John Curtice from the University of Strathclyde.
Both guests bring valuable insight to help us assess what exactly the polls are telling us and what the chances are that those polls are correct. What will it all mean for Holyrood and ultimately for the independence movement.
You won't want to miss this one!
This week's packed episode of the Locker Room includes a preview of the Scottish Cup, also news on the Rainbow Cup, the Olympics and more
This week's guest Podcast on Indylive.radio is an interview with author Ethyl Smith, covering the first two of her series of books from 17th Century Scotland - the Covananters era. Entitled Changed Ties and Dark Times, the books are written in Scots and in the interview Ethyl explains how and why she set about writing this particular series. We look forward to covering the rest of the series in future podcasts.
Ethyl's books are available from Thunderpoint Bookshop, plus all the usual booksellers. Her facebook page is @changedtimesscottishhistoricalfiction and you can contact Ethyl at Ethylmarion@gmail.com or by twitter @ethylsmith
We keep hearing about those troublesome "hard borders", so it is great to hear Customs and Borders expert Bill Austin explain clearly and convincingly why that term is a complete red herring, and what an exciting opportunity an independent Scotland has to introduce an effective customs system that facilitates trade and collects revenue for us.
You won't want to miss this one!
Indyliveradio supports ALL independence parties, we do not endorse any particular party. Over the last few weeks and months we have had guests from SNP, Greens, ISP, AFI and this week it was the turn of the newest independence party - Alba.
In this fascinating programme, hosts Valerie Gauld and Marlene Halliday chat to two Alba candidates from the Glasgow list, Ailsa Gray, Michelle ferns and party leader Alex Salmond.
A packed show tonight as Michael and Matthew cover the Scottish Cup, take a flutter on the Scottish Grand National, catch up with the World Snooker championships, women's Six nations rugby AND basketball!
Phew, thank goodness we're listening from the comfort of the couch!
Fife based musician KarmaSurround chats with James E in this extended interview from the James E Saturday Show.
You can catch KarmaSurround's music at soundcloud.com/karmasurround and buy the latest album from karmasurround.bandcamp.com
Indylive.radio supports new Scottish music. If you would like to have your music considered for play on the James E Saturday Show, email details and an Mp3 sample to James.saturdayshow@gmail.com
The whole topic of Wellbeing Economics is hugely important now for Scotland and for the independent country we aspire to become. In this programme, Shona Robison MSP and Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp from Believe in Scotland share their thoughts and answer questions from the audience at an event organised by SNP Sidlaw.
Measuring the success of your country and population based on wellbeing rather than GDP could be a real game changer!
This week our host John Drummond chats with Jim Fairlie, SNP candidate for Perthshire South and Kinross in the upcoming Scottish Parliament elections
Charles Fletcher from Caledonia Media brings us another week of the Holyrood elections, as the leaders of the parties hit the campaign trail in earnest
Twa Auld Heids Dave Lewellyn and Mike Fenwick have an exclusive chat with Alex Salmond following the launch last week of his new party Alba.
this weeks sporting action from the Locker Room including the Grand National, news on the women's six nations and the return of fans to this year's snooker
A new show on https://indylive.radio on Wednesdays at 11am , Changing Minds, Looking Forwards takes the debate beyond the process for achieving independence and looks towards the kind of independent country we can become. There are many issues which need to be tackled and which will benefit from having the freedom to do so.
This first episode comes form a recent online conference on the subject of resetting Scotland's drugs policies which took place on 21st march 2021. In a wide ranging discussion, the panel bring their lived experience to bear and suggest a number of ways of tackling the subject more effectively.
With an introduction from Angela Constance, MSP and Minister for Drugs, the panel includes Ronnie Cowan MP, Vice Chair of the all party parliamentary group on drugs policy at Westminster, Peter Krykand, drug policy campaigner, Darren McGarvie, (Loki) author and social commentator , Simon McLean LEAP and Anne Marie Ward, CEO of Faces and Voices of Recovery UK.
As always, we are grateful to Edinburgh Pensioners for Indy for sharing their fascinating discussion with Dr Kirsty Hughes for our Yes Group Spotlight feature.
Entitled EU, Scotland, England and the Brexit Deal, this event was originally recorded in February 2021
Charles Fletcher from Caledonia Media brings more coverage of pre election activities in Holyrood and beyond
Host John Drummond's guest this week is Dr Allen Kennedy, lecturer in history at the University of Dundee and Consultant Editor of bi-monthly magazine History Scotland (www.historyscotland.com) and Project Manager of Scottish Privy Council (www.privycouncil.stir.ac.uk)
In the Locker Room tonight - a preview of this weekend's Scottish Cup 3rd round, news on basketball and looking at this weekend's women's six nations game.
This week's Yes Group Spotlight shines on Glasgow Pensioners for Indy who as luck would have it, held a zoom discussion with Tony Grahame about the issue of both votes SNP or not - an hour after the launch of the Alba list party!! Naturally this featured in the discussion. As always, we are grateful to Pensioners for Indy for sharing their event with us.
If you are putting on a n event and you would like us to help you reach a wider audience, just get in touch with us : studio@indylive.radio
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
This month's Clacks WFI podcast takes a sneaky peek at the opposition to reveal No Voter tropes, Anti-Nat tactical voting and polling insights.
We balance this up with a positive dose of coffee zoom, a look back at International Women's day , some tips on how to change minds and some powerful music from Infraction called "politics".
Another storming week in Scottish politics with the end of the parliamentary session at Holyrood and the creation of a new independence supporting party led by Alex Salmond - Charles Fletcher brings us the details.
You can hear the Week in Holyrood every Sunday at 10am on https://indylive.radio
A wonderfully cultural edition of the Daytime Show this week, as hosts Val and Marlene interview singer and Scots language campaigner Iona Fyfe, Scots writer Colin Burnett, and Singing for an Independent Scotland campaigners Frances McKie and Cathy Hannaway, plus some poetry from Lorraine Sinclair and James Elliott
Michael and Matthew this week take a look at the Scotland game last night, up and coming Scotland games, preview tonight's Six Nations game, also news on the Women's Six Nations and Horse Racing - it's all happening in the Locker Room!
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
To mark the decision of the EU Parliament to strip immunity from Catalonian MEPs, Valerie Gauld and Marlene Halliday interview a selection of guests who have been very involved in the Catalonian campaign for independence, including Sandra White MSP and Amer Anwar, civil rights lawyer.
Fascinating discussion with new Scot Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, speaker, trainer, researcher, agitator on how to build a society that is trauma-informed and which meets the emotional needs of our children from babyhood through nursery and school and into adulthood.
An inspirational glimpse at the kind of country we could become.
Find out more about Suzanne's work at https://suzannezeedyk.com
Round up of this week's political action at Holyrood from Charles Fletcher of Caledonia Media
James E Saturday Show interview with up and coming Alternative/indie rock band from Ayrshire - The Frontiers.
Find out more about the Frontiers and their music on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/thefrontierrs
or Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOG9C1pfYrfdgEVldhBqbA
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A packed show tonight as Michael and Matthew preview the weekend's football also cover the six nations and have news on a cycling event coming to Scotland
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
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Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
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This is the second of our 2 part coverage of the online conference hosted by Independence Live on the topic of the Sustainable Growth Commission.
In this part we begin with a discussion between Dr Craig Dalzell and Professor Richard Murphy with a q and A on the kind of fiscal policy envisaged in the Growth Commission Report and how that compares with current thinking.
We also have a panel discussion hosted by Ailsa Gray on the topic of Scotland's economy and future options with panel members George Kerevan, Dr Tim Rideout and Kairin Van Sweeden.
Independence Live recently hosted an online conference on the subject of the Sustainable Growth Commission.
In this first part of a two part series, we bring you the audio from the presentations at that conference.
First we have some thoughts on the Growth Commission Report from our panel of experts consisting of Dr Craig Dalzell, Dr Tim Rideout, Kairin van Sweeden and Professor Richard Murphy, followed by an essential "jargon busting" explanation of the various terms that we need to understand to move the debate forward.
Next we have a lively debate hosted by Ruth Wishart with George Kerevan and Dr Tim Rideout answering the most common questions that are thrown up in the current independence debate.
Part 2 of the conference will follow tomorrow
We are very grateful to Yes Kirkintilloch, Lenzie and The Villages for sharing their excellent panel discussion An Independent Scotland in the World.
In this fascinating discussion, Ruth Wishart chairs an international panel consisting of Ellen Hoffer (EU citizens for Independence), Anthony Salamone (Political analyst and MD of European Merchants), Neale richmond TD (Fine Gael European Affairs spokesperson and member of the Irish Parliament) , alan Bisset (Scottish poet and activist).
This external perspective gives an interesting and valuable dimension to the discussions - well worth a listen
Welcome to the March Edition of Indylive.Radio's Team Talk - a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a radio station on a shoestring in the middle of a pandemic.
This month we hear from Daytime Show presenters Val and Marlene about the excellent series of four programmes they made for International women's day, we drop in on a music team meeting and chat with Gerry and Steve C about six new music shows that have just been launched and we catch up with our DJs Steve B, Dr Dave and James E who share some secrets of how they put their programmes together.
Hope you enjoy the show!
Charles Fletcher brings us the latest roundup of Scottish politics and news from Holyrood
this week Michael and Matthew are chewing over the Rangers game, news on the Cheltenham festival , shinty, and a preview of this weekend's six nations game
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
Many of you will know that John Drummond writes a column in the Sunday National paper on Scottish Constitutional matters. This week John is very much on home territory for his discussion with Bob Ingram, the Chairman of Constitution for Scotland.
For the final programme of our four part series of programmes celebrating International Women's Day, Indylive.Radio Daytime Show presents interviews with six more inspirational and interesting women who were kind enough to share their time with us: Kirsty Hughes, Michelle Thomson, Nighet Riaz, Lynne Copland, Heather Anderson and Julie Bell.
Our thanks go to all the wonderful women who joined is for this series of #IWD2021 programmes and to Val and Marlene on the Indylive Radio team who put the series together.
In the third of our four Daytime Show Specials celebrating International Women's Day 2021, Val and Marlene chat with more inspirational women including Sheena Wellington, Lesley Riddoch, Tina Yu, Anamisha McCoy, Jean Anderson and Eileen Budd, also with poetry from Maya Angelou and Lorraine Sinclair.
Happy International Women's Day to women everywhere!
For the second or our series of four programmes celebrating International Women's Day, Indylive.Radio Daytime show hosts present interviews with six more inspirational women - Breege Smyth, Rehana Abid, Cailyn McMahon, Vivien Martin, Renee slater and Ruth Wishart.
You can listen to parts 3 and 4 of this series at 11am and 3pm respectively on International Women's Day, 8th March 2021 on Indylive.radio. Podcast versions will also be available soon.
Join us for the first of four special Indylive.Radio Daytime Show programmes to celebrate International Women's Day, In this episode our guests are Roza Salih, Isobel Lindsay, Clackmannanshire Women for Independence, Shona Craven, Alison Thewliss and Agnes Tolmie. The show was produced and hosted by Valerie Gauld and Marlene Halliday for Indylive.radio
Another packed weekend of scottish sport from Michael and Matthew, including the Scottish cup coming back, an update on the Euros - will they be held in Scotland? Also, Glasgow Warriers and snooker. It's all here in this week's edition of the Locker Room
Our host John Drummond's guest this week is Professor of Practice, International Relations at the University of St Andrews and former SNP MP Stephen Gethins on life after Westminster
A diverse panel including Marion Plunkett, blogger Grousebeater, Nathalia Urban and David Henry take part in this discussion about strategies for independence and tackle a range of questions from the audience. Hosted by AUOB's Suzanne Blackley and Neil MacKay
If you would like to watch the panel discussion you can find it on Indylive.Radio's Youtube channel Guest Podcast Playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrDKalFQSLANoCcTYTJ6DXBe50-U9L_1
Last week we brought you Twa Auld Heids, otherwise known as Dave Llewellyn and Mike Fenwick in conversation with Peter A Bell about the manifesto he would like to see for independence. This week, Dave and Mike chat to David Henry about his Manifesto for Indy which, if adopted, would in effect remove the need for a section 30 order altogether.
Two more great guests on this week's Friday Daytime Show on https://indylive.radio as hosts Valerie Gauld and Marlene Halliday chat with SNP activist Tony Grahame and with DJ, Author and former Butlins Redcoat, Frank McGroarty - two very informative and entertaining guests.
You can hear the Daytime Show on Indylive.radio at 11am on Fridays. If you would like to take part in the show please contact us at studio@indylive.radio and we'd love to hear from you.
Indyliveradio's James E interviews Glasgow musician Louis Rive for the Saturday Show.
You can Listen to Louis's music on his youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCu8w...
Listen to the James E Saturday show on https://indylive.radio from 10am - 1pm every Saturday
Michael and Matthew taking on the weekends sporting action, this week looking at tennis, the Europa draw, previewing this weekends cup final , and news on Scotland six nations
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
Our host John Drummond's guest this week is Maria Joao Kay. Originally from Portugal, Marie has lived in Scotland for over 40 years. She teaches at St Andrews. She is married to author Billy Kay and they have three children. In this fascinating discussion she compares the relationship between Spain and Portugal to that of England and Scotland and describes what life was like before the revolution in Portugal which overthrew fascism and afterwards. An eloquent, heart warming discussion.
In the spotlight this week is the wonderful Ruth Wishart, here in conversation with Glasgow Pensioners for Indy on the topic of convincing older people that a vote for Yes is in their own interests as well as those of their children and grandchildren.
Many thanks to Pensioners for Indy for sharing this event. If you have an event which you would like us to feature in our Yes Group Spotlight, please email studio@indylive.radio or get in touch via any of our social media platforms
Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss new episodes - thanks
A return visit from MP Angus Brendan MacNeill to chat with host Dr Mark McNaught about current issues challenging the independence movement and the SNP in particular, also answering questions from the audience
Val and Marlene had another two great guests on Indylive.radio's Daytime Show this week - first, CEO of Business for Scotland Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, to tell us about the new billboard campaign that Believe in Scotland have just launched, plus some glimpses into recent polling data and the power of a wellbeing economic strategy to unite Scotland like never before.
Our second guest is Lorna Slater, co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, who gives a passionate and articulate case for voting Green and also shares her thoughts on the challenges ahead and how we can address them.
Catch the Daytime Show at 11am on Fridays on Indylive.radio for more fantastic guests, politics, culture, news and views
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James E Saturday Show exclusive interview with Inverness based musician Jamie Fraser.
You can hear some of Jamie's music on his facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LONEWOLFTUNES
Tune in to the James E Saturday show every Saturday from 10am - 1pm on https://indylive.radio for new Scottish music. if you are a new Scottish musician and you would like to feature on the James E Show, email studio@indylive.radio or get in touch through our social media channels.
A packed show this week as hosts Michael and Matthew bring us all the sports action for the weekend, including football, wheelchair tennis, Pro 14 and news on the Doddie Weir Foundation
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...
Mike Fenwick and Dave Lewellyn, otherwise known as the Twa Auld Heids, in conversation with blogger Peter A Bell, a passionate and no holds barred discussion about the route to independence and the barriers to be overcome.
More inspirational grassroots activist chat this week as hosts Val and Marlene chat with Robert (Andy) Anderson from Yes Perth City and Charlotte Ahmed and Suzanne Blackley from the newly launched membership group Now Scotland.
Hear how the Yes Movement is organising and preparing for the inevitable campaign to come.
You can hear new episodes of the Daytime Show every Friday at 11am on https://indylive.radio
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Essential listening for anyone intending to use a postal vote but still troubled by doubts about the security of the system. Hear from people who know exactly how the process works as they share their experience and answer questions from the audience.
Indylive.radio team are grateful to the Aberdeen Independence Movement for sharing their excellent discussion with us.
If your Yes Group is running an event which you would like us to feature on Yes Group Spotlight, we'd love to hear from you. You can email us at studio@indylive.radio or contact through any of our social media platforms
Our host John Drummond's guest this week is Cathy McCulloch, Co-Director of the Children's Parliament which, since its establishment in 1996 has grown to become Scotland's centre of excellence for the participation and engagement of children
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A snowy February episode of the Clackmannanshire Women for Independence podcast.
Wrap up warm, pour a fresh cup of coffee and join us as we celebrate feisty women, muse about the toxic legacy of PPI contracts as Alloa loses its community sports hub, reflect on the importance of language which acknowledges the existence of women and share some thoughts on tackling tricky topics.
Hosts Michael and Matthew seem very excited this week - what can possibly have happened? Find out here, plus looking forward to next week's Six Nations, plus all the weekend's football.
Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of Random Scottish History
You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir
You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750
Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...
For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...
Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...
For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...