Scottish Independence Podcasts

Scotland the Colony - with Prof Alf Baird

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=BTTYqVupU9esAqIX
More information about the application to the UN is on the Liberation Scotland website here https://liberation.scot
Alf's Book "Doun-Hauden " is published by Kindle direct Publishing and available on Amazon .
#scotlandcolony #liberationscotland #decolonisation
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The Union Dividend - Debunked

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 supposedly receives from England and how much better off we would be if we were able to make our own political choices. Stuart also highlights how the Westminster First Past The Post electoral system disproportionately favours the right and disenfranchises poorer communities.  Could Proportional Representation hold the key to a fairer system?  Will independence come soon enough to save Scotland from the demographic time bomb created by Westminster mismanagement?
Main chapters
00:01:27  What is this Union Dividend?
00:03:10  Why does Scotland get more funding than England?
00:06:48   The Barnett formula
00:08:50   Unionist Spin
00:11:50   Debunking the myths
00:18:47  Europe to the rescue
00:26:05  FPTP, a spiral of doom
00:37:28  Prospects for PR
00:43:06  Getting the message across
Find detailed research presentations on this and other topics on Stuart's website here https://sdonald4pr.com  and read his papers for Bylines Scotland https://bylines.scot/politics/a-right-turn-that-put-first-past-the-post-onto-a-precarious-path/and  https://bylines.scot/news/economics/scotlands-union-dividend-if-ever-there-was-a-misnomer/
#Scotland #UnionDividend #BarnettFormula
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Labour's Poll Tax Moment?

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. Tune in for an eye-opening discussions on topics as diverse as the dangers of the nuclear industry, the latest Believe in Scotland litterpicking campaign, and Canada's spirited stand against Trump’s aggressive rhetoric. Stay informed with topical chat, thought-provoking clips, and expert commentary on current events shaping our world today.
Chapters:
00:00:53  Nicola Sturgeon cleared 
00:02:16  Decolonising Scotland
00:08:41  Lorna Slater - return of the Deposit Return Scheme 
00:11:03  Believe in Scotland litterpicking campaign
00:14:44  PIP - Labour's Poll Tax Moment?
00:16:04  Stephen Flynn calls out Labour's manifesto
00:18:36  What is PIP and who is affected?
00:20:07  Diane Abbot calls out Starmer
00:24:29  Richard Murphy on other options for Reeves 
00:27:50  Will Scotgov mitigate PIP?
00:31:11  David Kelly, the nuclear industry's tritium crisis
00:34:17  Graeme Downie plays patsy for Labour 
00:36:49  Dorothea Barron, women see round corners
00:38:55  Ferries bad say hypocritical Tories
00:46:33  Reform UK - not what they say on the tin
00:56:53  Elbows Up Canada!
#scottishpolitics #PIP #elbowsup
 
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Reclaiming Our Clyde

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 Scotland.Discover why independence is the only way to ensure a safer nuclear-free future for Scotland and how the campaign is empowering the next generation to rise up and make a difference.  Key themes:00:02:40   Background to the campaign00:12:45   But what about the nuclear jobs?00:15:00   Increasing our defences?00:17:45   Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW)00:18:42    Independence is key00:19:44    Campaign next steps00:25:34     Generational differences00:28:23     Trump00:31:00     Cuddly green nuclear power?00:35:49      Whatever happened to the Labour party?
It's time to act before it's too late!  Find out more including how to get involved and make your voice heard here:
Scottish CND  - https://.banthebomb.org/campaign/reclaim-our-clyde/ International Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament https://icanw.org
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) https://disarmament.unoda.org/wmd/nuclear/tpnw/
#NuclearFreeScotland #ReclaimOurClyde #tpnw
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Events, Dear Boy, Events

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 whether this military build up truly benefits nations or if it mainly serves the interests of arms manufacturersKey themes:00:01:54  -  context00:03:45  -  US vs China00:05:27  -  implications for the Russian war in Ukraine00:18:29  -  UK-US relations00:20:48  -  Re-armament in Europe00:33:31  -  Defence priorities for Scotland00:39:24  -  Ukraine peace settlement00:44:32  -  The psychology of invasion00:47:09  -  Trump's state visit00:49:23  -  Creativity from adversity
#ukraine #trump #defence
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Memories of the Miners' Strike 40 years on

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 Class War on Workers, this event offers passionate speeches that explore the strike’s lasting impact on the working class. The discussions dive into the history of the Miners' Strike, its consequences, and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights. Whether you remember the strike or are engaged in class warfare studies, this episode offers powerful insights into one of the most significant labour movements in recent history.
00:01:31 Welcome by Natalie Reid
00:03:34 Alex Shanks' first hand account of the miners strike 1984/85
00:28:24 Richie Venton explores the wider context and lessons learned
Find our more at www.scottishsocialistparty.org
#MinersStrike40 #ClassWarOnWorkers #workersrights
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A Positive Outlook

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 West Schools
00:25:35 - Bailey alarms patients
00:32:58 - Kate Forbes on the Internal Market Act threat
00:35:40 - Sarwar goes nuclear
00:38:50 - What does GB energy do?
00:38:50 - Lumsden's bad language
00:41:37 - investing in our people
00:45:40 - Westminster tactics
00:49:09 - Trudeau and Trump
00:51:05 - Stand up, speak up, act up
#scottishpolitics #holyrood #topicalclips
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Grangemouth - An Unjust Transition?

A bonus podcast episode from Rising Clyde, the Scottish Climate Justice Show.  Host Iain Bruce discusses the potentially unjust transition of workers at Grangemouth following the announcement that over 400 redundancy notices are being issued by refinery operator Petroineos. Iain's guests are Rosie Hampton of Friends of the Earth Scotland and Ewan Gibbs, historian of industry, energy and protest at the University of Glasgow with contributions from Chris Hamilton, Unite convenor at the plant, aviation engineer Finlay Asher of Safe Landing and Lewis Conroy, one of five climate protestors from this is Rigged, up for trial for occupying part of the plant in 2023  #grangemouth #justtransition #petroineos You can also watch the video version of this episode here 
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