Best YesCowal Podcasts (2025)

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I Swear: Talking Tourette's with Carol Gilmour 48:03

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3h ago48:03

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In this episode, we sit down with the amazing Carol Gilmour, an artist, activist, and proud committee member of Tourette’s Scotland. We first met Carol through the group Artists for Indy, when she generously donated a set of her stunning paintings to the Indy Art Exhibition, a fantastic event which will be featured in a later podcast episode. Each …

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Behind the Scenes at the SCG Conference 58:54

7d ago58:54

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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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National Security Threat? Awa and Beil yerr Heid Lammy 53:14

14d ago53:14

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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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9 Steps to Independence 52:32

24d ago52:32

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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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Stranraer and The Rhinns By-Election Special 47:40

27d ago47:40

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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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Women's Voices - Front and Centre 37:25

1M ago37:25

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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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Elspeth King - A Tribute: the Power of History 31:40

1M ago31:40

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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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That's Them Telt! 49:51

1M ago49:51

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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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Ivan McKee SNP meets Glasgow Pensioners for Indy 47:19

2M ago47:19

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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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Towards an Indy Congress with Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp 57:02

2M ago57:02

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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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Spotlight on Indy - Autumn Events 48:45

2M ago48:45

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Bonus podcast: In this What's On special episode, we shine a spotlight on four pro-independence events happening across Scotland over just three weeks — from currency and culture to peace and politics, there’s something here for everyone. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene chat to the some of the event organisers for more behind the scenes details. 🗓…

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De-fang the Far Right - Change the Voting system! 53:15

2M ago53:15

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🎙️ The Temper Trap: Can PR De-Fang Farage? | with Stuart Donald In this thought-provoking episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene are joined by returning guest and data analyst Stuart Donald to discuss his latest research paper, The Temper Trap. The trio explore how Proportional Representation (PR) can be a powerful tool in limiting the influence…

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Power, Politics and Possibilities - with Lena Swedlow 52:47

2M ago52:47

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"Politics, Power & Possibility – A Conversation with Lena Swedlow from Compass" In this episode IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene reflect on our visit to A Scottish Spring conference back in April, where we were struck by a standout talk from Lena Swedlow, a researcher at the progressive think tank Compass. After a busy summer, we finally caught up …

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Philippa Whitford - On the Road Again 1:05:01

2M ago1:05:01

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This Week on IndyPodcasters: Dr. Philippa Whitford – The Road to Holyrood 2026 Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Philippa Whitford, recently retired SNP MP and long-time advocate for Scottish independence and national wellbeing. In this episode, we explore: Campaign strategies ahead of Holyrood 2026 How to effectively counter the risi…

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Nick Drurie talks to Pensioners for Indy 50:20

3M ago50:20

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🎧 Countdown to Holyrood 2026 | Episode: Nick Drurie – Alba Party In this episode of our Countdown to Holyrood 2026 series, we’re back at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow with Nick Drurie from the Alba Party. Hosted by the grassroots group Glasgow Pensioners for Independence, this lively event brings together independence supporters to hear directly from …

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Frankly My Dear... 50:15

3M ago50:15

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In this special episode IndyPodcasters Fiona and Marlene take a break from the usual guest format for a more personal chat. After attending the Glasgow book launch of Frankly, Nicola Sturgeon’s much-anticipated memoir, the pair share their candid reflections on the event — and the unexpected TikTok reaction that followed. From going viral overnight…

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Holyrood is Back in Business 40:43

3M ago40:43

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The Scottish Parliament went back to Holyrood last week for the final session before the elections in 2026. Following the Holyrood debate on Palestine and his very welcome decision to stop giving public money to companies helping to arm Israel in the commission of a genocide, First Minister John Swinney began today with a speech announcing the publ…

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Top 10 Takeaways - Danny Dorling at the Festival of Politics 45:28

3M ago45:28

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🎙️ Top 10 Takeaways from Professor Danny Dorling at the Festival of Politics | Indypodcasters In this episode, Fiona and Marlene share their top 10 insights from the 2025 Festival of Politics at Holyrood, where they attended a powerful session with Professor Danny Dorling, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford. From rising inequa…

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The Housing Crunch - some Solutions 58:41

3M ago58:41

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🎙 Solving Scotland’s Housing Crisis – with Dr Craig Dalzell of Common Weal 🏘 In this episode, we speak with Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy at the Scottish think tank Common Weal, about urgent, practical solutions to Scotland’s housing crisis. The discussion is based on his recent article in The National, which is addressed directly to Màiri McAllan,…

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Anthony Carroll talks to P4Indy 53:26

4M ago53:26

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Indypodcasters bring you the latest in the meetings hosted by campaign group Glasgow Pensioners for Independencespeaking with politicians from all pro-independence parties. This time we’re joined by Cllr Anthony Carroll of the Scottish Greens for a lively and informative discussion on Scottish independence, local politics, and the road to Holyrood …

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Old Labour, New Labour, Blue Labour 53:04

4M ago53:04

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🎙️25 Years of Scottish Left Review with Bob Thomson In this special episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with veteran trade unionist and political activist Bob Thomson to mark the 25th anniversary of Scottish Left Review. From his early days on the factory floor to the top of Unison, Bob shares a lifetime of experience in labour politics, trade unio…

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Lord Provost's Peace Garden 36:28

4M ago36:28

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Special Bonus Episode: Live from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden – 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima Join us for a powerful special episode recorded on 6th August 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We’re coming to you directly from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden in Glasgow, where civic leaders, peace activists, and citizens g…

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Through an MMT lens 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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In this episode Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene sit down with economist and educator Jim Byrne to talk about his new online course, MMT101: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Monetary Theory. Designed to make Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) accessible to everyone, Jim’s course breaks down complex economic ideas into clear, understandable lessons. Learn mor…

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Colette Walker ISP 47:25

4M ago47:25

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In this revealing episode recorded at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow, Pensioners for Independence invite Colette Walker, leader of the Independence for Scotland Party to address the group as part of a series of events the group are arranging leading up to Holyrood 2026. Colette shares her unexpected journey into political leadership, her refusal to be …

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Wha's Like Us? 34:10

5M ago34:10

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Exploring Scotland’s Cultural Heritage | Stuart McHardy & Roger Emmerson at the Independence Forum Scotland Conference In this thought-provoking episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast, we bring you a fascinating session from the recent Independence Forum Scotland conference, featuring historian Stuart McHardy and architect Roger Emmerson. Tog…

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Palestine - Yes It Is A Genocide 37:11

5M ago37:11

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Fiona and Marlene report from the Palestine march and rally in Edinburgh this weekend, with coverage of the march and the speeches from Elizabeth House, also known as Colonial HQ Key events: 00:07:30 Gathering at St Giles 00:08:06 Chanting in Parliament Square 00:08:38 Mick Napier outlines the purpose of the protest 00:10:36 Into the High Street 00…

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How We Set Up Our Parliament 1:00:06

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🎙️ In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by Esther Roberton, co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention, the movement that laid the groundwork for the creation of the Scottish Parliament. Esther reflects on the original aspirations for a new kind of democracy in Scotland and assesses how far those ambitions have been realised ov…

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Sacrificing our Heating Bills and other Good Ideas 52:17

5M ago52:17

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Highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland Conference | June 2025 | In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share selected highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland summer conference, held in June 2025. They explore key moments from a day packed with fresh ideas, thought-provoking questions, and bold visions for Scotland’s futu…

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Independence Forum Scotland - updates from March 25 conference 36:24

5M ago36:24

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A Bonus episode with updates on three important topics discussed at the IFS spring conference in March 2025: 00:01:34 Scotland's Land Reforms - John Hutchison 00:10:00 Scotland's Energy - John Proctor 00:24:50 Scotland's Democracy - Geoff Bush 00:30:55 Comment from the floor 00:34:35 Forward look This Friday's podcast episode will be the Poverty an…

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Lesley Riddoch on Finland 44:02

5M ago44:02

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🎙️ IndyPodcasters, Fiona and Marlene chat with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch about her latest documentary project – a powerful new film exploring why Finland is the happiest country in the world 🇫🇮✨ Scotland has already adopted Finland’s famous Baby Boxes, but what else can we learn? Lesley dives into: 🔹 Finland’s world-reno…

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Women for Independence - On the Road Again 40:38

5M ago40:38

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In this upbeat episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene speak with Fatima Joji, a member of the National Executive of Women for Independence (WFI), about the organisation’s bold relaunch on International Women’s Day . WFI played a vital role in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, building a respected and influential grassroots network of wo…

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Politics in Flux with Colin Fox 1:15:50

6M ago1:15:50

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In this timely episode, Glasgow Pensioners for Independence sit down with Colin Fox, national spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party, for a wide ranging discussion on Scotland's shifting political landscape. Recorded just ahead of the Hamilton by-election, the conversation explores the future of hte independence movement, the role of left-wi…

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Grangemouth - Asset Stripping Scotland 54:22

6M ago54:22

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In this powerful episode, recorded live at a Yes Glasgow NW event, guest speaker Scott Donohoe from Glasgow Trade Union council delivers a passionate and informative talk on the planned closure of the Grangemouth oil refinery — a decision that threatens thousands of jobs, livelihoods, and the stability of the local community. Scott outlines a detai…

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Pat Kane in Conversation 55:36

6M ago55:36

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Pat Kane is in conversation with John Drummond on the TNT Show in this week's podcast episode. This is a fascinating and wide ranging conversation covering topics as diverse as the leadership required to respond to climate related migration, the factors which could be better harnessed to promote Scottish independence and the possible post American …

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Scottish Climate Camp Confronts the Far Right 30:35

6M ago30:35

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A guest episode from Iain Bruce's climate justice show Rising Clyde, this week focussing on the links between the fossil fuel giants and the far right and how they are exploiting the climate crisis for profit and power. Iain's guests are activists Ash and Quan and he begins the episode with footage from a protest outside Glasgow based company Seape…

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Devil in the Detail - ScotGov Plans for 2025-26 51:16

6M ago51:16

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With only 1 year left of the Scottish Government's current term First Minister John Swinney set out his Programme for Government for 2026-26. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene listened to the main speeches and then went digging into the detail - and we found quite a lot that caught our eye. Our verdict? Mainly highlights but also the occasional lowl…

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A Scottish Spring 59:50

7M ago59:50

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Building 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 an…

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EU Keeping the Light On for Scotland 54:39

7M ago54:39

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Scotland in Europe: Our journey to the European Parliament! In this special episode of our podcast, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share our exciting journey to Brussels where they joined a delegation organised by campaign groups Yes for EU and Europe for Scotland. Our mission? To promote Scotland's place in Europe and meet with Members of the Eu…

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Elbows Up, Scotland 56:27

7M ago56:27

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English Council Elections Fallout: What can Scotland learn? In this episode, Fiona and Marlene are joined by regular guests Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to discuss the recent English local council election results and the growing momentum behind far right organisation Reform Uk. What do these political shifts mean for Scottish politics? could the…

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April Round Up 54:53

7M ago54:53

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Join 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 polit…

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Holyrood 2026: What do we want? 1:02:35

8M ago1:02:35

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Holyrood 2026: What Makes a Great Manifesto? In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene take you to Govan, where the Scottish Independence Convention held a lively and inspiring event on 5th April 2025 to kick-start conversations around the Holyrood 2026 elections. The big question: What do we want to see in party manifestos? We feature insi…

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Standout speech: Wealth, Inequality and Land Reform 21:28

8M ago21:28

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Laurie MacFarlane from Future Economy Scotland gave, in our opinion, the standout speech at the recent Independence Forum for Scotland conference held in Edinburgh on 1st March 2025. Land Reform is one of those key topics where the public mood seems to be for further, faster reform than our politicians seem able to keep up with but the stakes are h…

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SCND Peace and Poetry 55:32

8M ago55:32

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Peace and Poetry : Scottish CND's Annual Poetry fundraiser event, Glasgow 2025 Join us for an inspirational podcast episode recorded live at the Scottish CND's Annual Peace and Poetry Event in Glasgow - a celebration of art, activism and reflections on war, peace and hope for the future. This special fundraiser brought together an exceptional line-…

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Scotland the Colony - with Prof Alf Baird 49:11

8M ago49:11

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Audio version of the recent TNT show where host John Drummond interviews Professor Alf Baird about the concept of Scotland as a colony of England in the light of the recent application to the UN to add Scotland to the list of colonised countries. You can watch the video version of the TNT show here https://www.youtube.com/live/zoX3jbDb710?si=BTTYqV…

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The Union Dividend - Debunked 56:27

8M ago56:27

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In this thought provoking interview, Marlene and Fiona sit down with data analyst Stuart Donald to discuss his fascinating research on the "union dividend". Stuart's research delves into the origins of the Barnett formula and even further back to pre war economics to unpack the myths and misconceptions about the financial benefits Scotland supposed…

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Labour's Poll Tax Moment? 1:01:20

9M ago1:01:20

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Join Fiona, Marlene, and regular guest Lynne as they dive into the most pressing topics in Scottish and Westminster politics. From Labour's disastrous welfare cuts and the ongoing battle over PIP (Personal Independence Payments) to the Scottish Tories desperate attempts to run down Ferguson Marine, the trio offers insightful analysis and opinion. T…

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Reclaiming Our Clyde 42:12

9M ago42:12

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It's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde! Join Fiona and Marlene's discussion with passionate SCND activists David Kelly and David Peutherer as we talk about the vital need to rid the River Clyde of nuclear weapons. We dive into the engaging new campaign "It's Time to Reclaim Our Clyde" urging young people to find out more and take action for a nuclear free …

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Events, Dear Boy, Events 51:45

9M ago51:45

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In this insightful discussion, Fiona and Marlene are joined by expert commentators Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay to analyse the latest developments from the White House. They explore the growing implications for Ukraine, the evolving UK-US relationship, and the global push for increased defence spending. As tensions rise, the panel delves into whe…

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Memories of the Miners' Strike 40 years on 1:09:05

9M ago1:09:05

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Miners' 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 Cl…

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A Positive Outlook 57:49

9M ago57:49

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Join 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…