A New Nation: Recent Episodes
Nick Ward & Nathan Sparling
The new weekly Scottish politics podcast discussing the ideas that matter. Hosted by voices from each side of the constitutional debate, it seeks to help explore emerging political discussions and debate at the heart of Scotland. Each week we invite guests from politics, charities and public life to discuss the current affairs, news and recommendations for what to watch. Join us for the latest in depth analysis of what's happening at Holyrood and Westminster.
This week, Nathan & Nick are joined by very inspirational guest - Amy Callaghan MP to discuss everything about Scottish Politics! In the week of International Women's Day we talk about inspirational women, Scottish Labour deselecting a women candidate, Meghan Markel & Prince Harry's interview, the shocking news of Sarah Everard, the culture at Westminster and everything about Amy's incredible journey to Westminster.
As we get closer to the Scottish Parliament/Holyrood elections in May, we'll be talking to candidates, politicians and campaigners to showcase a variety of viewpoints. This week we hear from Scottish Labour candidate in Aberdeen Donside, Heather Herbert.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
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This week, Nathan & Nick are joined by very special guest - the comedian, writer & broadcaster Matt Forde! We discuss everything that's in the news about Scottish politics this week in quite some detail. We chat about the Scottish Parliament Committee Inquiry into the Scottish Government's Handling of Harassment Complaints and Nicola Sturgeon's evidence, we reminisce about all the political meetings that end with 'more of a comment than a question' as well as Rishi Sunak's latest UK budget, Anas Sarwar's hopes to return Scottish Labour to their former glory and Prince Harry & Meaghan's Oprah interview. We also get the chance to talk to Matt about his life, his favourite beer at the Ali Arms in Glasgow and what his favourite crisps are.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
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This week, Nathan & Nick are joined by special guest Annie Gunner Logan who returns to the podcast to discuss everything that's in the news about Scottish politics this week, as well as revisit our topic on the Social Care review. It's a bumper episode discussing the roadmap out of COVID-19 restrictions, debating whether Boris Johnson or Nicola Sturgeon want the hairdressers to open first, arguing over the upcoming Scottish Parliament election and if it should be postponed, the Scottish Parliament Inquiry into the Scottish Government's Handling of Harassment Complaints and much, much more!
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
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Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
We chat about all things systems! Should there be an autism Commissioner? Should a second Holyrood chamber be giving voices to those often considered voiceless? We talk about more riffs in the SNP, Nathan's started trading on the stock market and Nick gives him a lesson!
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
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Nick & Nathan get heated in a conversation about summer holidays, the impeachment of Donald Trump, free speech, the latest independence polling, splits in the SNP, the Inquiry and the social care review. It's a news-filled episode!
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
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Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
There are A LOT of strong feelings in this episode as we're joined by notorious FOIer & educator, James McEnaney. We get down to business discussing the latest SNP infighting, Scottish Labour's latest leadership race and our BIG discussion on the state of the SQA, Education Scotland and education policy in Scotland.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
Contact us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ANewNationPod
Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
HAPPY NEW YEAR! It's the first episode of 2021 - and it's pandemic pandemonium! We recorded just hours after the announcement of the second national lockdown from Nicola Sturgeon. We discuss the implications on education, the upcoming Holyrood election and Edinburgh Zoo's pandas. We look back at the "best bits of 2020" and as usual there are a couple of recommendations for your viewing pleasure.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
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Not so much agreement as last week in this episode! Join Nathan & Nick as they discuss the Brexit deal shambles, Jeremy Corbyn's peace & love project, the impending crisis with teachers, breaking news from Little Mix (and Scottish Labour) as well as some fun recommendations.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
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Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
I agree with Nick. Not words that often come out of Nathan's mouth, but it is 2020 after all. In this episode we discuss the vaccine news, speculate about the outcome of the recent SNP NEC elections and what it means for Nicola Sturgeon, call time on the COVID daily briefing and Lord Maginnis.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
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Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
BUILD MORE HOMES. That's the message from our big conversation with Shelter Scotland's Director, Alison Watson. We also talk about Scotland's world leading legislation - Monica Lennon's Period Products Bill, as well as the spending review and we've added a couple of bloopers to the end so let us know what you think about Rishi's hoodie!
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Sign Shelter Scotland's Petition at https://scotland.shelter.org.uk/get_involved/campaigning/build_scotlands_future
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Vaccine - the word on everyone's lips. We talk about Jeane Freeman's plans to vaccinate Scotland by the end of Spring - in what is due to be the biggest logistical operation since World War II. We also talk about Christmas, Jeremy Corbyn, Boris Johnson and try to explain why some men are selfish.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
Contact us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ANewNationPod
Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
We're back with normal service this week - Join us as we discuss the news & ideas that matter. In this episode we discuss the U-Turns, the resignations & the political wrangling at Westminster, as well as the latest news about Strictly Come Dancing. Viewers on YouTube may notice a slight error with the video mostly recording Nicks face - so no signature Nathan eyerolls for you this week.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
Contact us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ANewNationPod
Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
In the final part of our US Election Special, we're joined again by our US correspondent, political fanatic and former Obama volunteer, Olly Parker, to discuss the result of the US Election, and look forward to what's next for America.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Find us everywhere you listen to your pods: https://anchor.fm/newnationpod
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Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
On this episode we're joined by again political fanatic and former Obama volunteer, Olly Parker, to discuss what's happened so far with the US Election - and we might even call it for Biden!
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Find us everywhere you listen to your pods: https://anchor.fm/newnationpod
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
Contact us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ANewNationPod
Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
On this episode we're joined by political fanatic and former Obama volunteer, Olly Parker, to discuss the upcoming US election. He gives us some runners and riders in key states to look out for, and Nick & Nathan predict the winner.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Watch the podcast on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpcxzwSeW5qtS6vOm0o4N_w
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On this episode we discuss the growing movement of No to Yes voters with this week's special guest, Michael Sturrock. We also chat about the latest on Jeremy Corbyn's suspension from the Labour Party, American politics and some of the latest COVID issues.
A New Nation Podcast is the new political and current affairs podcast, hosted by people from different sides of the constitutional debate, featuring special guests to discuss and debate the big issues at the heart of Scotland.
Contact us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ANewNationPod/
Contact us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/ANewNationPod
Email us at - anewnationpod@gmail.com
In this episode we discuss whether the social care review will help us achieve the sunny uplands of social care with our very special guest, Annie Gunner Logan. We also chat about the latest news about COVID-19, discuss whether it is right to lust over Andy Burnham and ask if the Conservatives have bitten off more than they can chew with local Mayors.
In this episode we discuss the crazy new independence polls, the latest COVID rules, the iPhone 12 and how hard is it to build a bridge really?
The impact of COVID on the culture sector, STUC drama and is it a NHS or an LGBT bagel? Please note: all views in this episode are purely personal and do not represent the views of any organisations or institutions.
We discuss racism in the professions, whether we should be keeping students as coronavirus prisoners and whether teachers should be expressing their political views to their classes.
In this episode we explore some of the new lockdown restrictions likely to come in, assess how well Douglas Ross has done as the new Scottish Conservative leader, talk about the trains and ask if there really is ‘anti Scottish racism’ in London as a famous celeb has claimed.