Scottish Independence Podcasts
824 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsScottish Independence Podcasts is a weekly podcast about Scottish politics, culture and chat. We passionately support Scottish Independence.
New episodes every Friday. Our website: https://scottishindypod.scot
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Humza - One Year On
April 12, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 50.8 MBIndypodcasters 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 Inn...
Gove's Gagging Order
April 09, 2024 06:00 - 28 minutes - 23.9 MBA 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 ...
Pensioners on the march!
April 05, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 29.9 MBComing 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 Scot...
Bits & Pieces Podcast March 2024
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWelcome 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 Controversia...
Unlocking Scotland's Energy Powerhouse
March 22, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBWith 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 ...
Beyond Brexit
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 50 minutes - 43.2 MBOn 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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish ...
Nothing to lose but our chains - with Colin Fox SSP
March 08, 2024 07:00 - 51 minutes - 43.6 MBColin 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...
Stephen Flynn and Mike Small on the TNT Show
March 01, 2024 07:00 - 56 minutes - 47.8 MBTNT 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 ...
Bits & Pieces Podcast : Feb 2024
February 23, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWelcome 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 bette...
Scotland in the EU
February 16, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBCampaign 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 topi...
Changing the face of Scotland - Revive Coalition
February 09, 2024 07:00 - 55 minutes - 48.1 MBWe 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...
John Maclean's Legacy 100 Years On
February 02, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBHenry 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 remar...
Bits & Pieces Podcast January 2024
January 26, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 60.8 MBWelcome 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 The Scottish Independence ...
Scottish poetry podcast #31 Burns Night Special
January 25, 2024 19:00 - 11 minutes - 11.7 MBA 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 Music on Scots Wha hae: Hidden Past by Kevin MacLeod
Breakup of Britain: What next for SNP and Labour?
January 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBOne 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 0...
Is Scotland being cheated? Denmark definitely isn't ...
January 16, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 39.8 MBAward 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 - happine...
Direction - A Strategy for Independence
January 12, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBWe 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%. "D...
Yes to Yasuni
January 05, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.2 MBYes 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-extr...
Bits & Pieces Podcast December 2023
December 29, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.9 MBJoin 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 opi...
Highlights from the Festival For Survival
December 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBIndypodcasters 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 MS...
In A Nutshell pt 3: The Indy strategy debate
December 15, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes - 49.9 MBThis 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 Scot...
RIC 2023 Conference Highlights
December 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBHighlights 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 ...
COP28 Dubai - What Can We Expect?
December 08, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 27.2 MBOur 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 Coa...
Bits & Pieces November 2023
December 01, 2023 09:00 - 59 minutes - 53.5 MBTopical 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:...
Scotland Calling...Voices from the Future
November 24, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 54 MB00:00:16 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 stu...
Scottish Green Party Conference Co-Leaders Speeches
November 17, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 54 MBLorna 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 Gree...
In a Nutshell 2: SNP members reflect on the Indy strategy debate
November 10, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 48.2 MBFor 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 ...
In A Nutshell ...the SNP Independence Strategy Debate
November 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBScottish 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 understand...
Bits & Pieces Podcast: October 2023
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBWelcome 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:...
Doun Hauden - A Psychology of Nationhood
October 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBIn 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 w...
First Minister Humza Yousaf’s speech from SNP Conference Oct 2023
October 18, 2023 17:54 - 39 minutes - 40.5 MBFirst 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 ...
Independence: De Facto Decisions
October 13, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 39.7 MBThere 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 Independenc...
What Just Happened? Rev Dr Doug Gay reflects on a difficult year
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 58.5 MBChristians 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. For more info check out the group's website: The Scottish Independence Podcast...
Bits & Pieces Podcast September 2023
September 29, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBA 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! The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottis...
Routes to Independence with Graeme McCormick LLB
September 22, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 49.8 MBWe 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...
Rutherglen ByElection - Indypodcasters Hit the Streets
September 19, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBBonus 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. If you would like to watch the video version of our day in Rutherglen you can find it on our Youtube channel The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce...
Oppenheimer - A Campaigner’s Perspective
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 43.4 MBChristopher 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 ...
An independent Scotland in the EU - Edinburgh rally speeches
September 08, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 46.6 MBAll 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...
Indypodcasters on the march!
September 05, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 27.8 MBA 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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your pod...
Climate Camp vs Scotland’s worst polluter
September 01, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MBThis 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 Cl...
Bits and Pieces Podcast August 2023
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBRegular 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...
Independence Centre Stage
August 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 71.5 MBAn 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 perspect...
A Wellbeing Economy for Scotland with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBWhat 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 grou...
Media Politics: A journalist’s eye view
August 04, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBMedia 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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday. Remember to like, share and subscribe! We also use our Indypod Extra Youtube channel to bring ex...
Dr Philippa Whitford: Scotland - A European Nation
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 40 MBWe 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 You can also find out more about Yes For EU, including how to join or get involved in their campaign ac...
Freeports: Who Benefits?
July 25, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 36.8 MBWe 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...
Rising Clyde - Net Zero protest - Scottish Land Reform
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 44.2 MBThis 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 dire...
Discovering our history - Loudoun Hill
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 26.6 MBMany 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 th...
Fraser McAllister on TNT Show
July 07, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 41.7 MBTNT 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 Music: Motivational Upbeat corporate by Rinkevich Music NEW podcast episode every Friday searc...
Bits & Pieces Podcast : June 2023
June 30, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MBJune'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 Al...