Scottish Independence Podcasts

Scotland, Democracy and the Future

Edinburgh Yes Hub hosted a panel discussion on the topic of Scotland, Democracy and the Future.
The panel was chaired by Peace Campaigner Janet Fenton and speakers were:
Euan Hyslop - SNP Councillor Edinburgh Council
Alex Martin - Independent candidate for Edinburgh South
Colin Fox - Scottish socialist Party
Kenny MacAskill - Alba party.
Panellists were invited to give a 5 minute opening address, followed by two rounds of questions from the audience.  
Opening addresses:
00:00:51 - Euan Hyslop
00:08:58  - Alex Martin
00:11:57  - Kenny MacAskill
00:19:50  - Colin fox
00:30:28  - Q+A Round One
01:03:02  - Q+ A Round Two
You can watch the video version of this event on our Youtube Channel.
We are grateful to Edinburgh Yes Hub for organising this event and for sharing it with us.
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Bits & Pieces Podcast - May 2024

Welcome to another tumultuous month in Scottish politics!
Fiona and James mull over the events of May 2024 including:
 
00:00:57   The end of the Bute House Agreement and the fallout
00:17:50   Another new First Minister
00:31:08   We're having an election
00:49:42    Our plans for June
The Welsh Constitutional Commission podcast episode which we mention in our discussion is here https://scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish-independence-podcasts-episodes/where-next-for-the-welsh-dragon/
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General Election Campaign Trail - days 1 - 3

A Bonus Tuesday podcast to mark the announcement of the UK General Election on 4th July - Independence Day!
In the first half of this episode Fiona and Marlene react to the initial announcement and in the second half we take a look at the various campaign launch speeches.  
We also cover various deadline dates for voter registration etc - these and more info can be found on the website www.electoralcommission.org.uk
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Where next for the Welsh Dragon?

Latest in our Mibbes Aye podcast series, we explore the Welsh Constitutional Commission with Leanne Wood who was one of the Commissioners on the 2 year project.  Leanne is also a former leader of the Welsh independence party Plaid Cymru.
The Commission produced a report with 10 recommendations which can be found here https://www.gov.wales/independent-commission-on-the-constitutional-future-of-wales-final-report
Main themes:
00:00:30  Intro and welcome
00:01:34  Mark Drakeford in the Senedd
00:08:05  Background to the report
00:11:20  A national conversation
00:13:05  Informed choices
00:15:09   A democratic revolution
00:17:50   Reactions and next steps
00:20:30   Iceland style constitutional conversations
00:23:22   What if labour win the GE?
00:27:57   Devolving broadcasting
00:29:49    Other Welsh initiatives
00:32:34    Welsh social security powers
00:35:28    Profit extraction, economic powers and tax
00:39:51    Possibilities for Scottish Constitutional Convention
00:44:56    Fiona and Marlene reflect
00:46:17    The 10 recommendations in full
 
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Freeports and Special Economic Zones - just how dangerous are they?

David Powell appeared on John Drummond's TNT show recently with a worrying take on the proliferation of Freeports and Special Economic Zones across the UK and the sinister forces which may lie behind them.  This is in marked contrast to the reassuring statements being made by the Scottish Government in relation to Green Freeports.  Let us know what you think about both perspectives!
David is a senior lecturer in Fine Art at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, and describes himself as a "reluctant" political activist.  He is a prolific commentator on twitter where he is better known as @EuropeanPowell
You can watch the video version of this interview on Independence Live's Youtube channel
Find our previous podcasts on Freeports here:
https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/freeports-who-benefits/
https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/freeports-a-good-thing/
also:
Richard Murphy blog on Freeports:
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/04/05/freeports-are-a-threat-to-free-markets-and-to-the-wellbeing-of-the-populations-of-all-countries-in-which-they-exist/
 
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The Fog of War

As conflict escalates around the world, we chat to Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay, both veteran Scottish CND campaigners about the increased threat of nuclear engagement, either on purpose or by accident.
Where are the peacemakers?
Is there anything that we as individuals can do?
Footage of BAE Systems protest thanks to The Skotia media.
 
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Speaking up for Scotland - BiS rally speeches

Believe in Scotland hosted a very successful march and rally in Glasgow on 20th April.
This episode brings together the speeches from the rally (minus the obligatory comments about how wonderfully sunny the weather was!).  Speakers list:
00:00:50     Pat Kane (musician and journalist)
00:06:11     Jane McAllister (film maker)
00:12:47     Gordon Martin (RMT trade union)
00:18:47      Ross Greer (Scottish Greens)
00:23:07      Iona Soper (activist)
00:28:57      Richie Venton (Scottish Socialist Party)
00:37:21      Marlene Halliday (Pensioners for Indy - and Indypodcaster!)
00:43:54      James Robertson (poet and author)
00:49:50      Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp (Believe in Scotland)
00:57:20       Humza Yousaf (First Minister)
 
Our video of the march entering George Square is on our Youtube channel here https://youtu.be/LmX9mJMMCUw?si=ijAdPXsNRUqiu7pc
The whole march and rally was livestreamed by Independence Live and can be seen on their Youtube channel.
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Hot Topic: Humza Resigns

Shockwaves ran through Scottish politics this morning as First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his intention to resign following his decision to end the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens.
Within 2 hours of the announcement Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were joined by guests Bill Ramsay, Convenor of the SNP TU Group and Isobel Lindsay from Scottish CND to share our immediate responses to the news in this bonus Tuesday episode - we'll be back on Friday with our regular podcast episode.
 
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Music: Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod