Scottish Independence Podcasts

The Nation Talks to Prof Sionaidh Douglas-Scott

Still trying to find a path through our constitutional woes, this week's podcast is an episode from the TNT show in which host John Drummond chats with Professor Sionaidh Douglas-Scott, Anniversary Chair in Law at Queen Mary University of London. 
The discussion ranges from current state of the British constitution to some interesting parallels between Scotland's current struggles and the situation that brought about American independence.
You can watch the video version of this episode, and all other TNT shows on Independence Live's Youtube channel.
Check out our website for previous  episodes of Scottish Independence Podcasts and also our regular blog.

FM Ask Me Anything 6th Feb

Bonus Tuesday episode!
Podcast version of the latest press briefing from FM Nicola Sturgeon where she answers journalists questions on topics of their choosing. 
Topics covered include:
alcohol advertising consultation
deposit return scheme
GRA bill
sec 35 challenge
teachers strike
council budgets
FMs tax returns
recent opinion polls
maternity health services in the NE
Liz Truss returning to politics
National care service bill
You can watch the video version of the press briefing on the Scotgov website and twitter.

Bits and Pieces Podcast Jan 2023

Our monthly round up of topical clips from the world of Scottish politics and culture.  Host Fiona is joined by guest presenter and Scottish Independence Podcast team mate James to discuss the goings on at Holyrood and Westminster where the assault on Scottish democracy continues.
 
Please check out our website https://podcasts.independencelive.net for previous podcast episodes and our regular blog.
 
"Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence"

Living shouldn’t come at a Cost - WFI AGM

Women for Independence's latest AGM tackled the topic of the cost of living crisis, its impact on women and how Scotland could address the situation differently now and as an independent country. This podcast brings you two of the speeches from the event.
The first speaker is Sue Lyons who is involved in the Highland third sector.  She is an activist, a PhD student and a political blogger.  She is a passionate advocate for the disadvantaged in our society and has robust views on the political changes needed to make this a fairer country for everyone.
The second speaker is Dr Angela O'Hagan of the Scottish Women's Budget Group.  Angela will cover the cost of living crisis and gender budgeting in Scotland.  She has wide ranging experience of working and lecturing in equalities and public policy.
You can find out more about Women for Independence from their website www.wfi.scot
Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M

FM’s Ask Me Anything press briefing 23rd Jan

This bonus Tuesday episode comes from an "ask me anything" press briefing held by the First Minister yesterday.
Topics range from the cost of living crisis, public sector pay deals, bullying in schools to Alister Jack's continuing assault on Scottish democracy.  
This kind of direct broadcast from the FM proved very popular during the Covid pandemic and it will be interesting to see if it becomes an established part of  the Scottish Government's communication strategy.
 
Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M

A Constitutional Conundrum

The Supreme Court decision confirmed that the UK is NOT a voluntary union.  So how do we leave?  That is the topic under discussion in this episode.
We are grateful to Yes Glasgow South Side for sharing their zoom Q+A event with Professor Aileen McHarg, prof of public law at Durham University.  In this podcast episode we have taken selected questions from that event and spliced them together with clips from the Westminster Opposition Day debate which was also on the topic of what next for Scotland's future.
The outcome, at this point, is not clear.  But these two events do provide some clarity on the legal and political barriers we have to overcome, as well as giving some hints as to how we might achieve that.
Music:
" Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod and
Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M

Radio Yes Cymru guest spot

Marlene and Fiona were delighted to be guests on the Radio Yes Cymru podcast hosted by Sion Jobbins. 
The recent Supreme Court case and the latest soaring polls for Scottish independence have not gone unnoticed in Wales and it was a pleasure to chat about our respective campaigns.  
Find out more about Yes Cymru from their website https://yes.cymru and you can watch the Youtube version of our interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH_uf0aD1VU
 
Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichMusic https://soundcloud.com/rinkevichmusic Video Link: https://youtu.be/U78mgVaM12M
 
 
 

Commonweal book launch ”Sorted”

Think and do tank Commonweal have just published their new book "Sorted" a beautifully illustrated handbook to create a better Scotland for everybody who lives here.
We dropped into the book launch event in Glasgow to hear from some of the people who worked on the book, including architect Malcom Fraser, Commonweal Director Robin McAlpine and head of policy Craig Dalzell.
"Sorted" is an inspirational book that should get 2023 off on a positive note, get your copy from Commonweal's website https://commonweal.scot