Scottish Independence Podcasts

The Housing Crunch - some Solutions

🎙 Solving Scotland’s Housing Crisis – with Dr Craig Dalzell of Common Weal 🏘
In this episode, we speak with Craig Dalzell, Head of Policy at the Scottish think tank Common Weal, about urgent, practical solutions to Scotland’s housing crisis. The discussion is based on his recent article in The National, which is addressed directly to Màiri McAllan, the newly appointed Housing Minister in the Scottish Parliament.
Craig outlines bold proposals to tackle the crisis — including filling Scotland’s 100,000+ empty homes, delivering real land reform, raising building standards, and committing to a major expansion of social housing.
If you're interested in how policy can shape a fairer, more functional housing system in Scotland, this is essential listening.
Key topics
00:02:14  What is the Housing Crisis?00:10:02  Filling vacant housing00:16:07  Actual land reform00:20:35  Building enough social housing00:31:17  Increasing the standard of building
Read Craig's article in the National Newspaper here https://www.thenational.scot/news/25304485.four-ways-mairi-mcallan-can-fix-scotlands-housing-crisis/
Find out more about Commonweal at  https://commonweal.scotBrowse Commonweal's policy library at https://www.commonweal.scot/policiesGood Houses For All paper https://www.commonweal.scot/policies/good-houses-for-all
Find out about Social Bite villages here https://www.social-bite.co.uk/what-we-do/the-social-bite-village-model/
#housingcrisis #commonweal #scottishpolitics
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Anthony Carroll talks to P4Indy

Indypodcasters bring you the latest in the meetings hosted by campaign group Glasgow Pensioners for Independencespeaking with politicians from all pro-independence parties.This time we’re joined by Cllr Anthony Carroll of the Scottish Greens for a lively and informative discussion on Scottish independence, local politics, and the road to Holyrood 2026.  The conversation dives into the Scottish Greens' vision for a greener, fairer, independent Scotland and how that feeds into local issues too.
key themes and audience questions:
00:01:32  Doorstep disillusionment00:09:06  Why renovate George Square?00:11:24  Community energy projects00:15:22  Community funding from windfarms00:17:53  Zonal energy pricing00:18:36  Working with Labour00:21:10  Engaging the electorate00:25:38  John Swinney's plan00:28:55  Salvo and the UN00:31:51  Green's manifest 202600:38:20  Asylum seekers housing crisis00:40:54  Was Grangemouth closure the Green's fault?00:45:10   Extending Glasgow's subway00:49:49  Maxing  indy supporting MSPs
Whether you’re a long-time supporter or just exploring the conversation, don’t miss this timely episode in the run-up to Holyrood 2026.
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#holyrood2026 #scottishgreens #scottishindependence
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Old Labour, New Labour, Blue Labour

🎙️25 Years of Scottish Left Review with Bob Thomson
In this special episode, Fiona and Marlene sit down with veteran trade unionist and political activist Bob Thomson to mark the 25th anniversary of Scottish Left Review. From his early days on the factory floor to the top of Unison, Bob shares a lifetime of experience in labour politics, trade unionism, and Scottish constitutional reform.
A founding figure in Scottish Left Review and the Jimmy Reid Foundation, Bob has also served as Treasurer and Vice Chair of Scottish Labour, participated in the Scottish Constitutional Convention, campaigned as a member of Labour for Independence in 2014 and is an advocate for electoral reform. He even counts Jeremy Corbyn among his friends!
Join us for a rich and insightful conversation that spans 25 years of left-wing politics in Scotland, from the grassroots to the national stage.
💬 Topics discussed include:
00:03:45  25 years of the Scottish Left Review
00:13:18  Old Labour vs New Labour
00:26:29   The Devo Max option?
00:33:34   Corbyn's new party
00:42:32   Predictions for Holyrood 2026
You can access the Scottish Left Review at https://scottishleftreview.scot
Find out more about the Jimmy Reid Foundation at https://reidfoundation.scot
#scottishleftreview #jeremycorbyn #scottishlabour
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Lord Provost's Peace Garden

Special Bonus Episode: Live from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden – 80th Anniversary of Hiroshima
Join us for a powerful special episode recorded on 6th August 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing. We’re coming to you directly from the Lord Provost’s Peace Garden in Glasgow, where civic leaders, peace activists, and citizens gathered to honour the past and reflect on the future of peace in our world.
This commemorative event highlights Glasgow’s enduring commitment to nuclear disarmament, peacebuilding, and international solidarity. Tune in for moving speeches and music from Protest in Harmony and City of Glasgow chorus as the community unites in remembrance.
Key moments:
 
00:03:06 Songs from Protest In Harmony
00:07:45 Lord Provost's Civic welcome
00:11:38 Consul General for Japan Mr Katsutoshi Takeda
00:14:27 Jean Anderson, Glasgow CND
00:19:52 David Peutherer, Glasgow CND
00:24:30  Ava, one of the garden design team
00:27:48  Pauline, Protest in Harmony
00:28:47  Jacqueline McLaren, Lord Provost
00:29:50  City of Glasgow chorus
Glasgow is one of 8,509 cities around the world who are part of the Mayors for Peace network. Find out more about he Mayors for Peace programme at https://mayorsforpeace.org/
 #hiroshima #peacegarden #SCND
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Through an MMT lens

In this episode Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene sit down with economist and educator Jim Byrne to talk about his new online course, MMT101: A Beginner’s Guide to Modern Monetary Theory. Designed to make Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) accessible to everyone, Jim’s course breaks down complex economic ideas into clear, understandable lessons. Learn more at MMT101.org.
We also invite Jim to weigh in on some key ideas from orthodox economics—concepts we've heard discussed in various recent current affairs podcast episodes with experts from the Institute for Fiscal Studies. Jim offers fresh insights by translating these mainstream views through the lens of MMT, helping listeners understand how MMT challenges conventional thinking about government spending, taxation, and deficits.
Whether you're new to MMT or curious about how economic theory shapes public policy, this episode offers an engaging, jargon-free introduction to alternative economic thinking.
📌 Topics covered:
00:00:38   Jim outlines his new MMT course
00:08:18   A peek at the course - MMT Basics
00:09:48   The cost of saving the planet
00:13:39    300 years of deficit
00:18:22    You have the currency, do you have the resources?
00:24:32     But...what about the big black hole?
00:28:37     Why is the UK worse than Germany?
00:34:57     So whose taxes will pay for it all?
00:40:38     Does it matter what we tax?
00:49:56      Does it all come down to sovereignty?
00:54:48       How will we fund future spending?
Find out more about Jim's course and weekly substack here: https://mmt101.org
#indypodcasters #mmt #economics
With thanks to The News Agents and The Rest is Money for short clips included in this podcast.
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Colette Walker ISP

In this revealing episode recorded at the Bacchus Bar in Glasgow, Pensioners for Independence invite Colette Walker, leader of the Independence for Scotland Party to address the group as part of a series of events the group are arranging leading up to Holyrood 2026.
Colette shares her unexpected journey into political leadership, her refusal to be defined by her visual impairment, and the challenges she’s faced as a woman in politics. She also speaks candidly about the shocking abuse she and fellow campaigner Eva Comrie have received online for being women with disabilities.
This is an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about resilience, representation, and the fight for Scottish independence.
#Pensioners4indy #ISP #scottishindependence  
Find out more about the ISP and their campaign to form an alliance with other parties for Holyrood 2026 on the website https://isp.scot.
Find out more about pensioners for indy on their website https://pensionersforindependence.scot/
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Wha's Like Us?

Exploring Scotland’s Cultural Heritage | Stuart McHardy & Roger Emmerson at the Independence Forum Scotland Conference
In this thought-provoking episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast, we bring you a fascinating session from the recent Independence Forum Scotland conference, featuring historian Stuart McHardy and architect Roger Emmerson. Together, they explore Scotland’s rich cultural heritage and discuss the positive trajectory of Scottish identity and nationhood in the 21st century.
Both speakers are respected Scottish authors and thought leaders in their fields. Learn more about their work:
Stuart McHardy’s profile and books https://luath.co.uk/pages/stuart-mchardy
Roger Emmerson’s profile and books https://luath.co.uk/pages/roger-emmerson
🎧 Interested in radical Scottish history?Listen to Stuart McHardy’s Radical Scottish History podcast series here:👉 Episodes 1–10   https://scottishindypod.scot/scottish-history/stuart-mchardys-radical-scottish-history-podcast-playlist-eps-1-10-2/
📺 Missed the earlier session?Listen to our previous podcast on the Wellbeing Economy from the same conference:https://scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-indy-campaign/independence-forum-scotland-highlights/
🔗 Discover more about the Independence Forum Scotland conference and its role in shaping modern Scottish discourse.  https://independenceforum.scot
#scottishculture #scottishindependence #stuartmchardy
 
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Palestine - Yes It Is A Genocide

Fiona and Marlene report from the Palestine march and rally in Edinburgh this weekend, with coverage of the march and the speeches from Elizabeth House, also known as Colonial HQKey events:00:07:30 Gathering at St Giles00:08:06  Chanting in Parliament Square00:08:38  Mick Napier outlines the purpose of the protest00:10:36  Into the High Street00:12:51   Speaker Doha Abu Amer00:19:37   Speaker Tommy Sheppard00:29:42   Speaker Lesley Riddoch
#palestine #gaza #edinburgh 
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