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Scottish 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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27:22

Hot Topic: Humza Resigns

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/04/30

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

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01:00:58

Bits & Pieces Podcast: April 2024

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2024/04/26

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

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52:55

Believe in Scotland Glasgow march and rally - update

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2024/04/19

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

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54:25

Humza - One Year On

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/04/12

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

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28:44

Gove's Gagging Order

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2024/04/09

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

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34:14

Pensioners on the march!

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2024/04/05

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:

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01:01:47

Bits & Pieces Podcast March 2024

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2024/03/29

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

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52:47

Unlocking Scotland's Energy Powerhouse

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2024/03/22

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

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50:49

Beyond Brexit

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/03/15

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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence

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51:34

Nothing to lose but our chains - with Colin Fox SSP

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2024/03/08

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

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56:37

Stephen Flynn and Mike Small on the TNT Show

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2024/03/01

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

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01:01:11

Bits & Pieces Podcast : Feb 2024

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2024/02/23

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

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01:04:56

Scotland in the EU

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2024/02/16

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

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55:36

Changing the face of Scotland - Revive Coalition

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2024/02/09

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 -

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01:14:59

John Maclean's Legacy 100 Years On

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/02/02

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

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58:47

Bits & Pieces Podcast January 2024

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/01/26

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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team

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11:46

Scottish poetry podcast #31 Burns Night Special

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2024/01/25

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 Music on Scots Wha hae: Hidden Past by Kevin MacLeod

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01:12:13

Breakup of Britain: What next for SNP and Labour?

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/01/19

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

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44:38

Is Scotland being cheated? Denmark definitely isn't...

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/01/16

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

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01:01:46

Direction - A Strategy for Independence

Scottish Independence Podcasts ·

2024/01/12

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"

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