Apolitical - a Scottish politics podcast

In Episode 5 of apolitical we speak with James Kelly, a political blogger and amateur psephologist, about the value and nature of opinion polls, what they taught us about the 2015 General Election campaign and what we can look forward to in terms of polls for the next year or two.     Amongst the topics […] The post #5: James Kelly appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.

In Episode 4 of apolitical we speak with Gillian Martin, an SNP activist and North East Scotland Exec for Women for Independence about gender equality in Scottish politics and the increasing importance placed on individual party leaders over policy and local candidates at UK Elections.     Amongst the topics we discuss with Gillian on the podcast are: • Inheriting […] The post #4: Gillian Martin appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.

In Episode 3 of apolitical we speak with Ross Greer, the Scottish Greens’ Head of Development, about his political background, what drew him to the Greens and what he hopes to achieve in politics. We discuss the development of the Scottish Greens and their future prospects along with a range of other issues.     Amongst […] The post #3: Ross Greer appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.

In Episode 2, apolitical spoke with Natalie McGarry to discuss her politicised childhood, the 2015 General Election campaign and the benefits & perils of using social media as a politically active individual. In this Episode you will learn a little more about the background and motivations of the challenger for Margaret Curran’s Glasgow East constituency and […] The post #2: Natalie McGarry appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.

In Episode 1, apolitical sat down with Duncan Hothersall to discuss his political roots, heroes and ambitions. For anyone familiar only with Duncan’s high-volume, opinionated and occasionally confrontational Twitter contributions here is an opportunity to decide whether that persona is a true representation. Duncan is a member of the Scottish Fabians, chair of the constituency Labour Party for […] The post #1: Duncan Hothersall appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.

Welcome to apolitical, a politics podcast featuring interviews with figures from all points on the Scottish and UK political spectrum.     As the name suggests, we will be taking a balanced approach and strive to treat every guest fairly. That said, we strongly encourage discussion of the points our guests raise and will be promoting that here […] The post Welcome to apolitical! appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.