Scottish Independence Podcasts

06/07/2024

Graeme McCormick decided to stand in the SNP leadership contest against John Swinney. Why did he later withdraw his candidacy? Where does he think the independence campaign needs to go next? Is dissolving the Union any closer? (Recorded 5Jun)

Dissolving the Union: Why did Graeme withdraw his candidacy against John Swinney in the election of a new SNP leader after Humza Yousaf resigned? And where does he think the independence campaign needs to go next?

03/07/2024

Let’s keep the heid...

30/06/2024

Premiering at 8pm tonight, join us over on our YT channel!

As 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 o...

30/06/2024

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The Battle Bus arrived in blustery Tillicoultry today on the latest leg of the General Election campaign trail. John Swinney and John Nicolson spelled ...

30/06/2024

Would you want a horse trotting racing track with parking, leisure & food facilities built right next to the Bannockburn Memorial site? No we wouldn't either.... Read on for more info and where to sign up for the petition.

Would you want a Horse Trotting Track Development Adjacent to Bannockburn Memorial Site? No, neither would we.

28/06/2024

Manifesto Madness: We highlight some of the manifesto policies of Alba, ISP, Greens and SSP. Then move on to the SNP manifesto and to Labour’s Six First Steps for Scotland. Which, by the way, are different from his six first steps for England and Wales!

Manifesto Madness: The Indypodcaster Team pick out the bits they like from the manifesto policies being promoted by Alba, ISP, Greens and SSP. In the second half of the podcast, they have a look at the SNP manifesto and at Labour’s Six First Steps for Scotland. Which, by the way, are different fro...

23/06/2024

Our latest Election Countdown Day 32: More Manifestos! We look at the SNP manifesto and then bring in some related Labour responses. Did you know that Starmer's First Six Steps are different in Scotland than in England? And lots about GB Energy.

"Promises, promises, promises..."The SNP and Labour manifestos have now been published, so Fiona and Marlene take a look at the highlights on offer.You can f...

22/06/2024

anniversary march today - well done everyone!

The Battle of Bannockburn took place on 23rd and 24th June 1314 when King Robert the Bruce led the Scots to an astonishing victory over "proud Edward's army"...

22/06/2024

This week's - a fascinating chat with Hue And Cry frontman Pat Kane about musical influences on your political choices. What music were you listening to in your 20s? Do you think it has influenced your politics?

Over65s Why Still Not Yes? Musician, author and journalist Pat Kane is our guest in this episode when we discuss why Over 65s are still not convinced by independence. Maybe there was a loss of confidence in 1970s when Thatcherism tore apart communities and traditional industries and their skilled jo...

16/06/2024

Latest in IndyPodcasters Election Countdown series.... this time they look at various manifesto policies from ISP, Alba, ISP, Scottish Socialist Party. Lots of overlap and basically they are four progressive, left-leaning political parties. Add in SNP (manifesto out soon) and likely political pathways for an indy Scotland are looking good.

Day 22 of the Election campaign, and the Indypodcasters are looking for the sweet spots in the indy party manifestos. With guest presenter Marion RobertsonT...

15/06/2024

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Working in Gaza: Philippa Whitford recounts her experience of working in Gaza, the efforts of her colleagues in Medical Aid for Palestinians, the friendship she found and the tragedy of the destroyed Gaza on our TV screens daily.

12/06/2024

Our latest look at the Election Campaign: Farage slithers back, TV debates, where is the “I” word, tactical voting, & more. Full video on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/0md5fV9wJOs?si=2R2aroxGJsQbH4pc Full video includes clips with Alex Salmond, John Swinney, Naz Anis-Miah, Liam McLaughlan. Here’s a snippet about a certain dishonourable MSP, alleged.

09/06/2024

No Scotland, No Party!

Music video for 'No Scotland No Party' by Nick Morgan.

09/06/2024

Edinburgh Yes Hub hosted a panel discussion on the topic of Scotland Democracy & 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...

04/06/2024

Premiering now - Edinburgh Yes Hub panel discussion called Scotland, Democracy and the Future , watch here

Edinburgh 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 spe...

04/06/2024

We will be in Stirling on Saturday to record Dr Philippa Whitford's talk on Working in Gaza - we are intending to produce a podcast and YT version of the event but if you are in the Stirling area, why not come along in person - tickets are free, you can book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-in-gaza-tickets-899018226717?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR04EtWXVcol29SofIg7eYxpV-UFdEHiv_HzhG-MSsL_p5SrPIXqqUjSSl8_aem_AaNPMZ1QVt9eakRfeLs7G91edEe5vN_L0_nJA-1N-NC-ERMUCIeY9oJh_SMwWNXcBHLAGyMp0Lq0MEajLkYke8-p

Working in Gaza, with reflections on the present situation A talk by Dr Philippa Whitford MP, hosted by Christians for Independence (CFI)

31/05/2024

Last Friday of the month - that means it's time to get that with our Bits & Pieces Podcast for May 2024

Bits & Pieces - Welcome to another tumultuous month in Scottish politics! Fiona and James mull over the events of May 2024 including: the end of the Bute House Agreement, another new First Minister, and a General Election!

28/05/2024

Bonus Tuesday episode! A bumper audio podcasts from our first two specials. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts https://scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish-independence-podcasts-episodes/election-countdown-days-1-3-bonus-podcast/ Or watch the videos on our YouTube Channel: Indypod Extra

Election Countdown is our response to Mr Sunak’s decision to call the General Election. We’ll be giving you our ideas, reflections, criticisms and jokes over the next six week. And asking the all important question : Will 4th July be our Independence Day? You can watch our Election Countdown Vid...

26/05/2024

Only 3 days into the activities and already the parties are in full campaigning mode - some more successfully than others!! Here's our take on the highlights

We're 3 days in and party leaders are scrambling to launch their campaigns!Join Fiona and Marlene for a roundup of the weekend's highlightsHandy link for dat...

24/05/2024

this week's podcast with Leanne Wood, former leader of Plaid Cymru chatting to Fiona and Marlene about how Wales carried out a 2 year engagement programme with its citizens in a Commission, and possible lessons for

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Where Next for the Welsh Dragon? we explore the Welsh Constitutional Commission with Leanne Wood who was one of the Commissioners on the two year project. Leanne is also a former leader of the Welsh independence party Plaid Cymru.

24/05/2024

Audio Podcast of our conversation with Leanne Wood exploring the Welsh Constitutional Commission. Leanne is also a former leader of the Welsh independence party Plaid Cymru and was one of the Commissioners on the two year project. There are lessons and opportunities for Scotland in the Commission’s Ten Recommendations .

Where Next for the Welsh Dragon? we explore the Welsh Constitutional Commission with Leanne Wood who was one of the Commissioners on the two year project. Leanne is also a former leader of the Welsh independence party Plaid Cymru.

22/05/2024

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Indypodcasters initial reactions to the announcement that the next UK General election will be on 4th JulyThe Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a N...

22/05/2024

In this month’s Mibbe Aye podcast we talk with Leanne Wood, former leader of Plaid Cymru. She was one of the Commissioners on the 2 year Welsh Constitutional Commission project. There are certainly lessons and opportunities for Scotland from the Commission’s ten recommendations to the Welsh Senedd.

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 proj...

19/05/2024

Rishi Sunak's Threats to UK Security speech transcript is now on the UKGov website. But it’s been redacted. The bit about Scot Nationalism is no longer there. Comments about Labour Party also deleted. Yep, he's cancelled himself!

The Plot Thickens... When PM gives a speech it’s normal for a transcript to be posted on the UKGov website. Perfectly reasonable thing to do as it builds up an archive for future reference. Mr Sunak’s Threats to UK Security speech has now been added to that archive. Except, except....

15/05/2024

If you voted in the 2014 Referendum respond to this survey… it has really good questions that make you think…

A project to understand why Scotland did not vote Yes in the 2014 independence referendum

13/05/2024

Audio snippet: A National Conversation.It's from the next episode of our Mibbes Aye Series, 12May @ 8pm. Our guest is Leanne Wood, former leader of Plaid Cymru, talking about the report back from Wales’ two year Constitutional Commission. There are lessons for Scotland.

13/05/2024

Audio snippet: A National Conversation. It's from the next episode of our Mibbes Aye Series, 21May @ 8pm. Our guest is Leanne Wood, former leader of Plaid Cymru, talking about the report back from Wales’ two year Constitutional Commission. There are lessons for Scotland.

11/05/2024

Happy Anniversary of the Battle of Loudon Hill!

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Many 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, whic...

10/05/2024

time for this week's podcast!

The Fog of War. What happens if there is mission creep in Ukraine? As conflict escalates around the world, Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay, both veteran Scottish CND campaigners, talk to us about the increased threat of nuclear engagement, either on purpose or by accident. Where are the peacemakers?....

08/05/2024

The Scottish Government’ s new Cabinet. Eleven people: eight women, three men. Kate Forbes is Deputy FM along with the Economy Portfolio, and responsibility for Gàidhlig.