2019-09

IndyPram Podcast #21 David McGuiness Part 2

In Part 2 of the David McGuiness interview, David describes the Scottish and English constitutional arrangements, a history of sovereignty, the royal prerogative, power and political interest of the royal family.
We discussed the power and limitations of the UK Supreme Court and the potential emergency powers in event of public unrest.
David also speaks about the growth of the independence movement, the current Holyrood mandate and votes in Scotland in event of a general election.
David concluded with insight into a Section 30, the new Scottish Referendum Bill, owners of the UK media and the great success of the Scottish government and in particular our Scottish Health Service.

The Scottish Greens Podcast - Getting active in the Greens

Scottish Greens Co-Leader Lorna Slater chats to member Elaine Gunn about why and how she got involved in the party and what motivates her to become an active member and candidate.

The Scottish Greens Podcast - Women in Politics

Women in Politics. Lorna Slater, Co-leader of the Scottish Greens, talks to Alys Mumford, Communications & Engagement Manager for Engender Scotland and a green party member, on the need for diversity in politics and how to encourage more women and non-binary people to stand as candidates.

Clackmannanshire Women For Independence #4

Recorded on location at Yes Clackmannanshire's "yes inthe Community" event, this episode includes a selection of interviews from the event, including Keith Brown (deputy leader of SNP and MSP for Clackmannanshire) and Lorna Slater (co-leader of Scottish Green Party) .  Also hear about one Clacks resident's bid to use Scots law as a secret weapon!

IndyPram Podcast #20 David McGuiness Part 1

David McGuiness is a mine of information on the subject of Scotland and very active within the independence grassroots movement.
David talks fluently about current affairs and historical points we all benefit from being aware of.
In Part 1 we covered a substantial and varied number of subjects to interest listeners including the Court of Session, Scots Law, the Claim of Right, sectarian events being orchestrated, Westminster throwing Scotland, Northern Ireland and Gibraltar under a bus, tax havens, the 6 square miles of the City of London, BBC Scotland getting worse and the alternative media in Scotland. We also discussed A Force For Good and how the SNP needs to step up to the front in organising events.

IndyPram Podcast #19 - Paul Colvin 'The Indy Poet'

Paul Colvin was given the title The Indy Poet by the independence grassroots movement.
A prolific and wonderfully creative writer of poems who has inspired and entertained all who enjoy the music of the written work.
Paul talks about how he became a poet, what inspired his poems for independence and his return to live in Scotland and work for Scottish self determination.
 
Paul also recites new poems and a selection from his recently launched third book of poetry.

Clackmannanshire Women For Independence #3

In this episode you can find out all about an imaginative and ambitious family fun day event taking place in Alloa on 14th September called Yes in the Community,  also hear what kind of conversations we're having with undecided friends and neighbours and other activities we've taken part in, and an update on Citizens Assemblies.

#18 Aye Aberdeen & Aberdeen March Plus the Wee Ginger Dug

Ray chats to Rory MacPherson and Emma Forbes of Aye Aberdeen ahead of the Aberdeen March and Rally for Independence.
We discussed what makes Aye Aberdeen tick, the work they do and collaboration between local groups. Rory and Emma also speak about the work involved in assisting with AUOB in the preparation and organisation of holding the first ever independence march and rally in Aberdeen which included arranging functions the night before the rally and a rally after party.
Paul Kavanargh (Wee Ginger Dug) provides a thought provoking point of view in relation to the suggestion of a Wings Party to go after list seats in the next Holyrood election and also the suggested “Plan B” potentially forcing Westminster’s hand. Other topics include Boris Johnson, Brexit, the Labour Party, hypocrisy of the Liberal Democrats, the Shetland by-election and lots more.