Scottish Independence Podcasts

Lesley Riddoch on Finland

🎙️ 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-renowned education system
🔹 Distinctive land ownership patterns
🔹 A cultural mindset that values equality and collective wellbeing over individual wealth
Lesley also shares insights into her unique approach to crowdfunding and the creative process behind making a documentary that aims to spark real change in Scotland's future.
🎥 Want to support Lesley's film? You can find details of the crowdfunder here https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/finland---the-education-superstars-a-new-film
Lesley's website is https://lesleyriddoch.com
Watch our chat with Lesley about her previous film Denmark here: https://youtu.be/qRngEhyYvGU
#LesleyRiddoch #FinlandDocumentary #ScottishIndependence #EducationReform #WellbeingEconomy
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Women for Independence - On the Road Again

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 women-led local groups. But over the last decade, momentum has slowed and some groups have gone quiet. Fatima shares her vision for re-energising WFI, the outcome of their first Annual General Meeting, and how women’s voices are still crucial to shaping an independent Scotland.
💬 Topics include:
00:02:09  Relaunching Women for Independence00:16:27  Supporting women into politics00:28:50  A wellbeing economy00:33:56  WFI visibility
Whether you're passionate about Scottish independence, feminism, or the role of women in politics, this episode offers insights and inspiration from one of the new leaders shaping Scotland's future.
Listen to our podcast episode from the Edinburgh WFI AGM here https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-m7kif-165de2f
Find out more about Women for Independence here https://wfi.scot
More on the relaunch and leaflet here https://www.wfi.scot/relaunch-on-international-womens-day/
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#ScottishIndependence #WomenForIndependence #WFI #FatimaJoji
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Politics in Flux with Colin Fox

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-wing politics in Scotland and what might lie ahead as we move toward the Holyrood 2026 elections.The outcome of the by election was unknown at the time of recording but one thing is celar: Scottish politics is at a turning point.  How will the current political turbulence shape Scotland's path to independence and social justice?
Topics covered:00:01:36  Opening remarks00:36:01  Questions from the audience Q1 - is the SNP now a unionist party?00:40:46   Q2 do we need independence before we can make any changes?00:49:48   Q3 Why are we stuck at 50%?  Political or cultural issues?00:56:09   Q4 what is the significance of the Daily Record supporting SNP?01:01:01   Q5 How do we keep Reform UK at bay?01:08:35    Q6 How many "lefties" will be elected to Holyrood 2026?
Subscribe for more grassroots discussions on Scotland's political future#scottishindependence #colinfox #scottishsocialistparty
Find more info on Scottish Socialist Party here: https://scottishsocialistparty.org/
More info about Pensioners for Independence here :https://pensionersforindependence.scot/
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Grangemouth - Asset Stripping Scotland

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 detailed historical timeline of events, highlighting the ongoing struggles of the workforce and exposing Labour's broken promises to protect vital Scottish industry. The session includes a raw, emotional audience discussion capturing the real anger, betrayal, and concerns from the people most affected.
Key chapters:00:02:02    Michelle Thomson MSP  responds to the closure00:03:23    John Swinney's address to STUC00:06:06     Brian Leishman MP lashes out at Ed Milliband00:07:41     Yes Glasgow NW introduces Scott Donohoe00:08:38     Presentation on Grangemouth's historical timeline00:23:50      General audience discussion and Q + A
#grangemouth #justtransition #ineos 
Listen to our earlier podcast about Grangemouth here ; https://youtu.be/_LR03vyoS4MWatch the original episode on independence live here https://www.youtube.com/live/OtoQ2COpuUI?si=-wyx49aQ-rw_F3LN
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Pat Kane in Conversation

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 future world order!  
You can also watch the video version of this conversation here https://www.youtube.com/live/Ea5MDIilkYM?si=rm5QIz-zJj7Ayxw2
#patkane #tntshow #scottishpolitics
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Scottish Climate Camp Confronts the Far Right

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 Seapeak Maritime.
You can watch the video version of this show here https://www.youtube.com/live/hTajcsDj9ik
#climatejustice #climatecamp #risingclyde
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Devil in the Detail - ScotGov Plans for 2025-26

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 lowlight.  As the old saying goes- the devil is in the detail. We've included chapter headings so if you have already watched John Swinney and Kate Forbes speeches from 6th May you can skip forward to our assessment.  Do you agree?  Let us know in the comments.
Chapters:00:02:15  John Swinney speech 6th May 202500:25:35   Kate Forbes speech 6th May 202500:37:11   Digging into the detail
You can find the full Programme for Government here:https://www.gov.scot/publications/programme-government-2025-26/
#scottishpolitics #programmeforgovernment #holyrood 
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A Scottish Spring

Building a Democracy for the 21st CenturyOn 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, ERS Senior Director in conversation with Professor Nicola McEwen, Director of the Centre for Public Policy
00:15:16  Marlene's question
00:16:40  Mark Diffley provides an overview of Scottish public opinion including exclusive polling commissioned for the conference
00:31:00  Esther Roberton, former Co-ordinator of the Scottish Constitutional Convention on the aspirations for the Scottish Parliament and how well it has lived up to those
00:40:17  Pauline Smith, Chief Executive, Development Trusts Association Scotland on local democracy
00:45:00  Mark Drakeford, former First Minister of Wales on alternative forms of democracy for the Uk 
#democracy #scottishpolitics #electoralreform 
Find our previous episode on building a local democracy in Scotland here https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/building-a-local-scotland/
 
find out more about the Electoral Reform Society here https://electoral-reform.org.uk/ers-scotland/
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