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Scottish Independence PodcastsA Scottish SpringBuilding 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, ER...2025-05-2359 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsApril Round UpJoin 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 2025-05-0254 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsMemories of the Miners' Strike 40 years onMiners' 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 st...2025-03-071h 09

Scottish Independence PodcastsA Positive OutlookJoin 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 2025-02-2857 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsGrangemouth - An Unjust Transition?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 pa...2025-02-2536 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsWill Gaza Arise from the Ashes?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 ...2025-02-2156 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsClaiming Our RightsWith 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?2025-02-1457 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsMemoirsRingwood 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 f...2025-02-071h 09

Scottish Independence PodcastsLet Them Eat CakeThis 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 #scottishpolitic...2025-01-3152 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsGreat British Debt - All A Big Con?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: Wha...2025-01-2854 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsA Taste of BurnsBurns 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...2025-01-2440 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsThe Big Land QuestionFiona 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 ...2025-01-171h 15

Scottish Independence PodcastsRespect Scottish SovereigntyGreater 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 #scottishindependence #sovereignty #UNCPR The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and sub...2025-01-1046 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsThe Myth of the Union DividendTNT 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...2025-01-0350 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsScottish Budget ScorecardAs 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 Indypodc...2024-12-2750 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsOwning Our Futures Q and AThe 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, Sardin...2024-12-2048 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsOwning Our Futures - HighlightsThe 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.independen...2024-12-1351 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsTelling Scotland's Stories with Mairi SutherlandWe 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...2024-12-0642 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsTell Us Something Positive!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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a...2024-11-2953 min

Scottish Independence Podcasts12 insights from the Scottish Currency Group conferenceThe 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 b...2024-11-2256 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsTrump, NATO and the BombBonus 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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Thanks to everyone who supports us by buying us a coffee: h...2024-11-1957 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsThe Road to a Scottish Currency - Dr Tim RideoutA 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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Thanks to everyone who supports us by buying us a coffee: https://ko...2024-11-1534 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsConter Conference HighlightsOne 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 Nat...2024-11-0857 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsA Country Not A CountyPodcast 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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get yo...2024-11-0149 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsA Disruptive force? With Liam McLaughlanWe 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...2024-10-2555 min

Scottish Independence Podcasts1820 Radical Uprising - Part 2: Trials and RetributionSecond 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 Bair...2024-10-1841 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBuilding A Local ScotlandScotland 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. In...2024-10-111h 10

Scottish Independence PodcastsTen Years OnIn 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...2024-10-0448 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsStill Yes with Charlie StuartOn 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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Buy us...2024-09-2733 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsIndyref 10th Anniversary : Holyrood Rally SpeechesOn 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 S...2024-09-2449 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsCool Scot: A Conversation with Greg Moodie10 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/ The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like a...2024-09-2036 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsRioting Britain? Scotland says NoAfter 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...2024-09-1751 min

Scottish Independence Podcasts1820 Radical Uprising - A Story of Forgotten Heroes ( Part 1)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 The Scottish I...2024-09-1336 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsScottish Currency Group ConferenceWe 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! The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com...2024-09-0644 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsRead Our LipsIndypodcasters 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 di...2024-09-0155 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsHiroshima 79th Anniversary CommemorationIt 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...2024-08-2353 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBattle of Falkirk CommemorationThe 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...2024-08-1627 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsA Scottish Citizens' ConventionGordon 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 head 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...2024-08-0959 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsLeanne Wood: A Blueprint from Wales?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...2024-08-0240 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsRobert the Bruce: A Man with a PlanThis 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. 2024-07-2632 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsTis But A Flesh WoundFollowing 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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Reme...2024-07-1936 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsWomen O' Independent MindIndypodcasters 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...2024-07-1251 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsDissolving the Union with Graeme McCormickWhy 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 Yo...2024-07-0532 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsElection Special: The Final CountdownAs 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...2024-07-0248 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsManifesto MadnessAs 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...2024-06-281h 03

Scottish Independence PodcastsOver 65s: Why still not yes? With Pat KaneMusician, 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...2024-06-2152 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsDr Philippa Whitford - Working in GazaHosted 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 indepe...2024-06-1452 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsScotland, Democracy and the FutureEdinburgh 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 0...2024-06-071h 23

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast - May 2024Welcome 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/ The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and s...2024-05-3153 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsGeneral Election Campaign Trail - days 1 - 3A 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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you ge...2024-05-2830 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsWhere next for the Welsh Dragon?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 ...2024-05-2450 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsFreeports and Special Economic Zones - just how dangerous are they?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 bet...2024-05-1748 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsThe Fog of WarAs 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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com 2024-05-1028 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsSpeaking up for Scotland - BiS rally speechesBelieve 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...2024-05-031h 07

Scottish Independence PodcastsHot Topic: Humza ResignsShockwaves 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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday s...2024-04-3027 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast: April 2024Welcome 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 y...2024-04-261h 00

Scottish Independence PodcastsBelieve in Scotland Glasgow march and rally - updateTNT 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 Fi...2024-04-1952 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsHumza - One Year OnIndypodcasters 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 2024-04-1254 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsGove's Gagging OrderA 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! ...2024-04-0928 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsPensioners on the march!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 Bel...2024-04-0534 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast March 2024Welcome 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. "Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence". ...2024-03-291h 01

Scottish Independence PodcastsUnlocking Scotland's Energy PowerhouseWith 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...2024-03-2252 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBeyond BrexitOn 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 Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! ...2024-03-1550 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsNothing to lose but our chains - with Colin Fox SSPColin 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 in...2024-03-0851 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsStephen Flynn and Mike Small on the TNT ShowTNT 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...2024-03-0156 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast : Feb 2024Welcome 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 works...2024-02-231h 01

Scottish Independence PodcastsScotland in the EUCampaign 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...2024-02-161h 04

Scottish Independence PodcastsJohn Maclean's Legacy 100 Years OnHenry 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 allow...2024-02-021h 14

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast January 2024Welcome 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 produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe...2024-01-2658 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBreakup of Britain: What next for SNP and Labour?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...2024-01-191h 12

Scottish Independence PodcastsIs Scotland being cheated? Denmark definitely isn't ...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 t...2024-01-1644 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsDirection - A Strategy for IndependenceWe 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 T...2024-01-121h 01

Scottish Independence PodcastsYes to YasuniYes 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 gl...2024-01-0544 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast December 2023Join 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...2023-12-2959 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsHighlights from the Festival For SurvivalIndypodcasters 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 2023-12-221h 00

Scottish Independence PodcastsIn A Nutshell pt 3: The Indy strategy debateThis 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...2023-12-1558 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsRIC 2023 Conference HighlightsHighlights 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 fo...2023-12-121h 03

Scottish Independence PodcastsCOP28 Dubai - What Can We Expect?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 Coa...2023-12-0834 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces November 2023Topical 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...2023-12-0159 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsScotland Calling...Voices from the Future00:00:16 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...2023-11-2455 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsScottish Green Party Conference Co-Leaders SpeechesLorna 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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Sco...2023-11-1743 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsIn a Nutshell 2: SNP members reflect on the Indy strategy debateFor 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 C...2023-11-1056 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsIn A Nutshell ...the SNP Independence Strategy DebateScottish 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...2023-11-031h 07

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast: October 2023Welcome 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 "Contains information licensed un...2023-10-271h 05

Scottish Independence PodcastsDoun Hauden - A Psychology of NationhoodIn 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 m...2023-10-201h 02

Scottish Independence PodcastsFirst Minister Humza Yousaf’s speech from SNP Conference Oct 2023First 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 tho...2023-10-1839 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsIndependence: De Facto DecisionsThere 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...2023-10-1344 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsWhat Just Happened? Rev Dr Doug Gay reflects on a difficult yearChristians 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 Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Ind...2023-10-0654 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits & Pieces Podcast September 2023A 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 Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@g...2023-09-291h 08

Scottish Independence PodcastsRoutes to Independence with Graeme McCormick LLBWe 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. ...2023-09-2251 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsRutherglen ByElection - Indypodcasters Hit the StreetsBonus 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 a NEW podcast episode every Fr...2023-09-1920 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsOppenheimer - A Campaigner’s PerspectiveChristopher 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...2023-09-1550 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsAn independent Scotland in the EU - Edinburgh rally speechesAll 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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every F...2023-09-0854 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsIndypodcasters on the march!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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com Vi...2023-09-0522 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsClimate Camp vs Scotland’s worst polluterThis 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...2023-09-0133 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsBits and Pieces Podcast August 2023Regular 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 Mac...2023-08-251h 06

Scottish Independence PodcastsIndependence Centre StageAn 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: Po...2023-08-1858 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsDiscovering our history - Loudoun HillMany 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...2023-07-1431 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsFraser McAllister on TNT ShowTNT 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 search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts an...2023-07-0749 min

Scottish Independence PodcastsGuest Podcast of the Week: Ethyl Smith, books 3 and 4The 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/ 2021-05-2157 min