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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines. Scot ...
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Think Like A Founder

SNP Communications

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Think Like a Founder is a series of conversations with leaders, thinkers, inventors, revolutionaries, problem-solvers, and smart, nice people. Hosted by Maureen Taylor, co-founder of SNP Communications, this podcast dives deeper into a founder’s mindset and mentality -- what makes them tick? The curiosity. The relentlessness. The crazy. The sacrifice. The loneliness. Host, Maureen Taylor (or Mo, as most know her) started SNP Communications with her husband, Renn Vara more than 25 years ago, ...
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Strive Nation Podcast

Cory Estreen, Taylor Huff

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From their tiny Nashville apartment, Cory Estreen and Taylor Huff continue to battle the leftist hoard by combating bad ideas and keeping you sane. Listeners can expect a variety of topics ranging from pop culture to politics to gaming and entertainment.
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Pod Britannia

Universitetet i Agder

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Pod Britannia er en podkast om britisk politikk, kultur og samfunnsliv. Den utkommer annenhver fredag og setter søkelys på aktuelle tema fra Storbritannia. Pod Britannia ledes av journalist Trine Andersen, Erik Mustad, førstelektor i engelsk ved Universitet i Agder og Øivind Bratberg, førstelektor i statsvitenskap ved Universitetet i Oslo.
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You may have seen him on the telly, or heard him on the wireless. But Brian Taylor is back on the airwaves - this time, delving into Scotland's politics with The Herald. He'll be bringing fresh analysis and insight into the biggest stories across Scotland, drawing on years of experience in the media industry, and talking to the people who make and break the news. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy & Ema Sabljak. Email: [email protected] to get ...
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The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
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Talk Media

The Big Light

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Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Hour-long episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via Patreon. Join now to listen for 99p per week (+ VAT): patreon.com.talkmedia
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Exploring the mythologies behind each and every episode of the CW's Supernatural TV show. Breaking down the lore, sharing personal perspectives, chatting with fellow fans and bringing a bit of levity to the occult.
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Just two bros taking crap, debating, and discussing topics. We might be crazy and talk about butts but it's ok. Just sit down and listen to us and I almost guarantee you'll get a good laugh
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Stats for Lefties

Stats for Lefties

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Stats for Lefties is a podcast hosted by data journalist Ell Folan, looking at politics and data from a left-wing perspective. The first season was a co-operative podcast with Ell's good friend Paige Selby-Evans; the second season focuses on interviews. For more Ell + Paige content check out her Dungeons and Dragons podcast: https://thejunketpodcast.com/ Our patreon: www.patreon.com/Stats4Lefties Our website: www.statsforlefties.wordpress.com Paige's Twitter: Twitter.com/Pagalini Paige's web ...
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Super Nerd Pals

Stan / Andy / Ryan / Chris

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Join Andy, Ryan, and Chris every other week for SUPER NERD PALS - your bi-weekly podcast for topics in games, comics, anime, and all things nerdy! Then on off-weeks join Zak and his guest of the week on Kingdom Hearts and Other Stuff!
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For Fact's Sake

The Ferret

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A podcast from Ferret Fact Service about truth and falsehoods on the internet. Ferret Fact Service is a fact-checking project based in Scotland. We'll round-up our latest fact-checks and discuss the best ways to spot misinformation, wherever it crops up. Find out more at: https://theferret.scot/ferret-fact-service/ (https://theferret.scot/ferret-fact-service/)
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Senior Market Sales

Senior Market Sales

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Senior Market Sales, Inc. (SMS) is a full-service insurance marketing organization (IMO) dedicated to helping independent insurance agents leverage time, make more money and put their business in a position of distinction.
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Guests include royal biographer Catherine Mayer; former SNP MP Ian Blackford; political historian Sam Blaxland; international law expert Dr Nada Ali, Dolgarrog Community Council Chair Jackie Ley and reader in physical geography Dr Hywel Griffiths. Reviewing the papers Jennifer Burke, Cabinet Member for Culture, Sport & Parks at Cardiff Council and …
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A Conference of Ideas Join indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene as they share their favourite moments from the Scottish Currency Group conference held in Dunfermline on 25th and 26th October. Featuring behind-the-scenes commentary and chats with presenters Craig Dalzell and Colin Fox, plus insights on Scotland’s economic future, currency options, and m…
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Med utgangspunkt i Øivind Bratbergs rykende ferske bok om Storbritannia, handler denne episoden om å skrive, fortelle og formidle om det britiske. Hvordan gripes dette an? Hvordan sjongleres utenfra- og innenfra perspektiv? For å forstå samtiden og evne å navigere i den, må en viss grad av historie være fortært. Hør ukens utgave av Pod Britannia, e…
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Around 20,000 Scots children are set to be lifted out of poverty after the Chancellor scrapped the “heinous” two child benefit cap. MPs were also told an extra £820 million will be allocated to Scotland under the Budget plans.Low-carbon technologies in Grangemouth, where Scotland's last oil refinery closed earlier this year, will receive £14 millio…
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With a live audience at the University of Glasgow Stevenson Trust for Citizenship, Bernard and Alex are join by Professor Chris Carman and questions from the floor, including Prof Sir John Curtice. PONSONBY & MASSIE – STEVENSON LIVE PODCAST 00:00 – 00:01:16 | Intro & Format 00:01:16 – 00:03:34 | Early Predictions & Polling Landscape 00:03:34 – 00:0…
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Boris Johnson's long-serving adviser, Guto Harri reacts to the Covid-19 inquiry findings. Former foreign office minister Dr Kim Howells talks about the dangers from Russia following the sentencing of former Reform leader in Wales, Nathan Gill for taking Russian bribes. The Institute for Government's Jill Rutter discusses the upcoming autumn budget,…
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In this episode our guests Isobel Lindsay and Bill Ramsay help unpack the deeper message behind Deputy PM David Lammy's extraordianry claim that the Scottish Government is a "national security threat". But which nation is he talking about? From a Scottish perspective, many argue that Scotland's continued place within the UK poses the greater risk t…
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We take a close look at the dramatic plan to shut Mossmorran plant in Fife with the potential loss of hundreds of jobs. Is this another nail in the coffin of "net zero"? Does anyone in government have an actual plan for energy and jobs? We're joined by Green MSP Mark Ruskell to look at the options, the missed opportunities and ask - what can happen…
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The panel discuss the latest issues from across the Scottish political spectrum and beyond. this week the panel discuss Scotland's incredible World Cup qualification win and assess whether politivians are jumping on the football bandwagon. The trio also talk Mossmorran after worrying news broke of the plant's potential closure and preview the resul…
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Bernard Ponsonby: “I’m not sure in a sense who would lead them. I’m sure that… …Wes Streeting would run. I suspect that there would be some people within the PLP — because the minute somebody says they’re running, there’s always an alternative campaign which is not really about supporting one candidate, it’s about stopping another. John Major effec…
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We hope you enjoy this free full episode of Talk Media from Wednesday 12th November. If you would like to hear the show on the day of recording and support the making of this podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia Our pricing of 99p per episode helps us cover some of the costs of producing this independent look at the big stories hitting our medi…
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Monmouthshire's MP Catherine Fooks describes the situation in Monmouth after Storm Claudia's devastation. Isabel Hardman decants the goings on at Westminster and who is briefing against whom. Former BBC governor, Merfyn Jones CBE mulls over the BBCs difficult week, former Conservative special adviser Lauren McEvatt discusses the pros and cons of ab…
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Can Scotland really become independent by May 2027? At the latest Pensioners for Indy meeting, guest speaker Graeme McCormick laid out his nine-step roadmap to Scottish independence — and sparked a lively, thought-provoking debate. Some in the audience argued that Scotland is a colony. Others insisted that Scots are sovereign. Can both views be tru…
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Politiske biografier og memoarer har stor kommersiell betydning. Men har de noen politisk betydning? Er de habile politiske og historiske kilder eller fremstår de som forsøk på endre ettermælet og renvaske beslutningene som er tatt? Sjangeren er mangfoldig og biografiene og memoarene er høyst forskjellige i både form, innhold og budskap. Hør den li…
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Our extended featured interview with Professor Nigel Seaton marks what could be a major turning point for Dundee University. One year after the financial crisis hit the headlines, is the university safe? What happens next? And does he regret taking that call to take on the difficult job? The Courier editor David Clegg joins political journalists Al…
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Paul Hutcheon, Mark Smith and Ben Borland analyse the latest in British politics with an apparent coup launched against Keir Starmer in the run-up to his second Budget, which will appear to break a manifesto commitment and raise income tax. But what will that mean for Scotland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene meet SNP’s Simon Jones and Scottish Green Party’s Michael Havard — the two pro-independence party candidates standing in the upcoming council by-election. What are the key local issues, and what will they be campaigning on? In this episode, we explore what’s at stake for Stranraer and The Rhinns — from local service…
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Bernard and Alex dig into the editorial crisis at the BBC, Comcast/SKY's potential takeover of ITV and Bernard (STV's former Political Editor and longest serving journalist of 34 years) says he no longer thinks the company has a future. Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politi…
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Former governor of Wormwood Scrubs, Vanessa Frake-Harris responds to the prisons crisis. Reader Ed Poole explains why the Barnett formula is not as bad for Wales as once thought. Rob Parry from the Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru illustrates the challenges ahead for new NRW chair Neil Sachdev. Dr Hannah Hughes is at COP 30 in Brazil and fo…
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In this episode of IndyPodcasters, hosts Fiona and Marlene sit down with guest Jacqui Jensen to explore how we can reconnect women with politics — wherever they are. From local communities to the national stage, we discuss why women’s voices must be at the heart of political decision-making and how inclusive conversations can drive real change and …
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The Record's Chris McCall, Mark Smith and Douglas Dickie of the Express talk through the biggest stories of the week. Alex Salmond died ‘penniless’ - but was renting a £7,000 London flat. John Swinney held an ‘anti-Reform’ cross-party summit in April, but support for Farage up 35% cent since then. And Reeves' budget - could it hammer Labour even fu…
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Scottish prisons are creaking at the seams with inmates, and staff are bearing the brunt. Some prisoners are being released in a third “emergency” pressure release. Phil Fairlie of the Scottish Prison Officers Association joins us to explain what it’s like on the front line. We also look at the latest stories behind the headlines, including a glimm…
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This special bonus episode pays tribute to the late Elspeth King, one of Scotland’s most influential curators and historians. Originally recorded in 2020, this conversation explores the absence of Scottish history in the national curriculum, the importance of heritage in shaping identity, and the power history holds in understanding who we are. Els…
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Bernard and Alex delve into one of the bigget topics of the modern political age. Why can't Westminster or Holyrood seem to manage our public finances? Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political podcasts like The Rest is Politics, The News Agents, Newscast, Questions Time, Holyrood Sources, Planet Holyrood, The…
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It’s time to get some people TELT! Join Scottish IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene as we serve up a no-holds-barred episode having the last word against everyone who’s wound us up this month. From political nonsense to everyday irritations, nobody escapes our Telt List! Expect a healthy dose of righteous rage as we say what everyone’s thinking — but…
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Labour har alltid stått sterkt i Wales, både i The Senedd - den walisiske folkeforsamlingen - og med representasjon til det britiske underhuset. Men på meningsmålingene gjør Reform det også bra i Wales, og i et nylig suppleringsvalg til The Senedd ble Labour henvist til tredje plass etter Reform og Plaid Cymru (PC) - det walisiske nasjonalpartiet. …
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Alistair Grant, David Bol, Rachel Amery and Andrew Quinn discuss the latest rumours and pledges on tax policy north and south of the Border. Plus, Alistair interviews Chris Birt of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation about poverty in Scotland and what the charity wants to see in the party manifestos for Holyrood 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. V…
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The Record's Paul Hutcheon is joined by Mark Smith and 'goon from the Express' Ben Borland to discuss controversy over an army barracks plan in Inverness, The FM and Sarwar addressing the IPPR in Edinburgh and Stephen Flynn downplaying talk of replacing John Swinney. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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From Russian aggression, to culture wars in the aisles of a Dundee Hobbycraft, this week’s Stooshie covers ground. We start with a catch up after Scottish Parliament recess and what we gleaned from a few days in Whitehall and Westminster. Defence is a hot topic, with German planes using RAF Lossiemouth and big questions about the threat from Russia…
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🎙️ Pensioners for Independence Meet SNP’s Ivan McKee In this lively episode, we join Pensioners for Independence as they sit down with SNP MSP Ivan McKee at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Scottish independence. The conversation covers many pressing political topics, but the key theme that kept resurfacing …
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Keir Starmer has rejected the SNP over their latest indy plan, Joani Reid and Susan Aitken go to war about who is to blame for the refugee housing crisis in Glasgow and the Scottish Greens back drugs legalisation and the UK Greens gain support with Zack Polanski.Paul Hutcheon, Ben Borland and Douglas Dickie discuss the latest in Scottish Politics. …
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On this week's episode, The Courier's campaigns editor Sean O'Neill joins The Stooshie to talk about the Voice for Victims campaign which pushed for changes to legislation to improve the parole system for victims and their families. Sean discusses why this is so important and how locals let down by the system inspired the campaign. And most importa…
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In Part Two, in marking the 25th anniversary of the death of Donald Dewar, Bernard and Alex reflect on the Office of First Minister and how it has changed since Dewar's time as the first office holder. Plus they rate every First Minister out of 10. PART ONE Donald Dewar Henry McLeish Jack McConnell Alex Salmond PART TWO Nicola Sturgeon Humza Yusaf …
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Fiona & Marlene Talk Indy with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp – Reigniting the Movement! In this must-listen episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, founder of Believe in Scotland—the nation’s largest pro-independence campaign group. Fresh from signing a historic Memorandum of Understanding with John Swinney and the SNP, Gordon share…
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Labour kjemper en innbitt kamp for å holde regjeringsskuta på rett kjøl. På landsmøte for et par uker siden utpekte statsminister Keir Starmer Reform til sin politiske motstander i kjølvannet av svært dårlige målinger for både seg selv og partiet. I slutten av neste måned legger finansminister Rachel Reeves frem statsbudsjettet for en hardt prøvet …
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In this episode Political Correspondent Rachel Amery and Westminster Correspondent Andrew Quinn discuss the Chinese spy case that has gripped Westminster, and the annual conferences for the SNP, Scottish Greens and Scottish Lib Dems. We also have an exclusive interview with Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton. Learn more about your ad choice…
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John Swinney says 'nobody knows the tactics I will deploy' in his bid to seek a second independence referendum, and Nicola Sturgeon is backing his ‘secret plan’ all the way. The Daily Record politics team discuss whether an SNP majority is likely, as well as how Rachel Reeve’s upcoming budget is about to hurt Scottish Labour in the Holyrood polls. …
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We look at a hard-hitting series about the institutional failures which added to an abuse survivor’s ordeal in the Highlands. The Stooshie delves into the repercussions of The Chameleon, published by the P&J. We look at the political impact, the need for big changes and how survivors can be better protected. Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole Hamilt…
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