Scottish Independence Podcasts

Bits & Pieces Podcast: October 2023

Welcome to this month's round up of topical clips from Scottish independence politics and activism.
Topics this month:
00:01:05   Future Voices 
00:04:41   Chain of Freedom -
00:07:06    Rutherglen by-election 
00:13:06    Holyrood debate on the Internal Market Act
00:25:47    SNP conference welcome address
00:42:41    Capping staple food prices proposal
00:44:16     Devolution of employment law 10 min rule bill
00:51:16      Scotland's Future
 
Resources mentioned in the podcast:
Chain of Freedom souvenir video 
UKICE Lunch Hour: Scotland's future 
Future Voices
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Doun Hauden - A Psychology of Nationhood

In his book Doun Hauden Prof Alf Baird draws on research from colonial experiences of decolonisation to re-examine the question of Scottish Nationhood.  
We are delighted to welcome Alf back onto the Mibbes Aye show as our guest this month to take us through the results of his research - described by many as "a lightbulb moment".   
So IS Scotland a colony?  Well, not constitutionally or legally as Alf readily admits.  But is there a social, cultural and linguistic element of colonialism which can affect the mindset of a nation?  Alf's research suggests this is very much a possibility and may well have been the determining factor in the result of the 2014 Scottish Independence referendum
The book Doun Hauden is available from all good booksellers.
Sources mentioned during the programme: 
A leaflet version of the key ideas funded by the Scottish Independence Foundation is available as a free pdf download
The report "Elitist Scotland" is available here 
Information on franchises came from the report "who is entitled to vote" 
Scottish student numbers for 2021-22
 
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First Minister Humza Yousaf’s speech from SNP Conference Oct 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf's keynote speech at his first SNP conference was delivered while his own family members remain trapped in Gaza by the conflict between Palestine and Israel.  Against this emotional background his job is to enthuse and inspire not just his own party members, but the wider Yes movement.  Did he achieve that?  Listen for yourselves and we'll let you decide.  
Scottish Independence Podcasts is not party political, but we do occasionally share keynote speeches from a range of party conferences.  On this occasion, with a shameful virtual media blackout evident from main stream media, we thought it even more important that we share this speech, as it sets the scene for the independence movement for the year ahead.  Please share it with anyone you think would find it of interest.
This is a bonus episode, we will be back with our normal podcast on Friday as usual
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Independence: De Facto Decisions

There is only a day to go until the next SNP conference where discussion will centre around the issue of a de facto referendum as the next step on our journey to independence.
Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene chat to Greg McCarra about our current situation of planning a de facto referendum and how it has arisen. Greg offers his own perspective on preferred options going forward.
Greg is a veteran Independence campaigner and Trade Unionist, he is Chief Executive of the Scottish Independence Foundation and Co-Convenor of hte Scottish Independence Convention. He is also an executive member of Yes West Lothian and Convenor of Almond Valley CA
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What Just Happened? Rev Dr Doug Gay reflects on a difficult year

Christians for Independence are a cross party group of Christians who support and independent Scotland.  At their latest meeting the group invited guest speaker Rev Dr Doug Gay to reflect on the events of the past year.The result is a fascinating discussion which will be of interest to those of any faith and none.  We are grateful to Christians for Independence for inviting us to record and share their event.For more info check out the group's website:  
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Bits & Pieces Podcast September 2023

A bumper edition of our monthly roundup of topical clips - there's so much going on this month including the Yes for EU/ Believe in Scotland march, Holyrood reconvening and setting out the Programme for government, Rishi Sunak putting profit before planet yet again as he abandons UK net zero ambitions and a new, positive campaign is launched to imagine Scotland beyond the independence vote!
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Routes to Independence with Graeme McCormick LLB

We all know we want independence - but how do we get there? What are the legal options?
In this episode, our guest Graeme McCormick LLB shares a legal perspective on the various routes which could be on the table, including UDI,  Section 30 orders, Dissolving the Union, plebiscite elections and more.  
He also has some inspirational ideas for actions the Scottish government could take with its limited devolved powers that would be game changing  for all Scottish citizens right now, as well as providing more than enough funding for the transition to an independent state.
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Rutherglen ByElection - Indypodcasters Hit the Streets

Bonus Tuesday episode! 
As the Rutherglen ByElection gets ever closer, we took to the streets of Rutherglen to see what campaigners and passers by had to say.
We spoke to the Scottish Socialist Party and Pensioners for Independence who both had street stalls, and popped in to the SNP campaign hub for a quick chat with Keith Brown.
If you would like to watch the video version of our day in Rutherglen you can find it on our Youtube channel 
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