Yes Cowal Scottish Independence Podcast

TNT show host John Drummond chats to Alyn smith, former MEP and now MP for Stirling.  Topics include EFTA vs EU membership, thoughts on the upcoming council elections and whether the independence vote will be split.  Alyn also gives his thoughts on the section 30 issue and more You can see the TNT show live every week at 7pm on Wednesdays on Independence Live's Youtube Channel Also watch out for John Drummond's constitutional column every weekend in the Sunday National newspaper

Welcome to the latest episode of Mibbes Aye, our show for people who would like some more information to help make up their minds on independence. In this episode we drop in on a discussion between Pensioners for Independence and Professor Alf Baird on the question of who owns and runs Scotland's ports and why the current situation is not working for Scotland. Prior to his retirement, Alf was Professor of Maritime Business and Director of the Maritime Research Group at Edinburgh Napier University. He has a PhD in Strategic Management in Global Shipping. His specialist area of research and teaching is strategic management in maritime transport. His research activities encompass most of the world's main shipping markets in Europe, Asia, Mid-East and North and Latin America and Australasia.

Host Iain Bruce, journalist and broadcaster, talks to Anna Brown of Fridays for Future, Megan Rose of STOP CAMBO, and Stephen Smellie of UNISON in the first episode of a new show in Independence Live focused on the climate emergency  

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/  

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Indy Jigsaw series where we look ahead to life after that independence vote. In this episode we ask ourselves whether Scotland is really as open and welcoming a country as we would aspire it to be?  How can we do better? With coverage of the UN Stand up to Racism march which took place in Glasgow on 19th march, including speeches from Aamer Anwar, Scottish lawyer and activist Robina Qureshi, Positive Action in Housing Humza Yousaf, MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Rakiya Suleiman, Chair of UNISON's Black Members' Committee, and Mohammed Asif, Director of Afghan Human rights foundation We are also delighted to have Elena Whitham MSP as our special guest in the studio. If you would like to get in touch with us you can email us on indylivepodcasters@gmail.com Please also check out our new podcast website www.podcasts.independencelive.net    

Ep 6 The Birth of Scotland Part 1

Welcome!  It's been another hectic month in the world of Scottish Politics, culture and activism.  Join us as we put the bits and Pieces together to see what the big picture looks like. This month we have topical titbits from: AUOB Paisley Rally speeches Holyrood debate on Shared Prosperity Fund Who is getting rich from our fuel price hikes Stand up to Racism rally speeches  Ukrainian refugee response Changing political attitudes in Nordic countries who owns and who controls Scotland's Ports how to start a new country in 7 minutes inspirational International Women's Day speech Richard Murphy's blog link : https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2022/03/12/oil-gas-and-energy-producer-profits-are-going-to-increase-40-fold-as-a-result-of-energy-price-increases/ Contains information licenced under Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence

Episode 2 of our series Mibbes Aye tackles the subject of a the practicalities of introducing a new currency for Scotland.  SNP policy is to implement a new Scottish currency as soon as practicable after independence, although there is some debate about how long that might take.  In this episode, Mibbes Aye hosts Fiona McGregor and Marlene Halliday revisit a panel discussion and audience Q+A  originally hosted by Voices for Scotland.  The panel consists of Peter Ryan, Tim Rideout, Kairin Van Sweeden and Robbie Mochrie, chaired by Corrie Wilson.   If you would like to get in touch with us, you can email us on indylivepodcasters@gmail.com Please subscribe to our podcast channel and share this episode with anyone you think would find it interesting and  particularly for any undecided voters who might find it useful.  

Our guest podcast this month is a timely discussion between members of Yes Dunbar and SNP MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Bill Kidd, discussion the implications of Scottish Independence on the Uk's nuclear deterrent.  Russian aggression in Ukraine and wider threats to NATO bring this topic sharply into the spotlight.  Bill gives his own perspective as a veteran anti nuclear campaigner and answers questions from the audience. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team are grateful to Yes Dunbar for sharing their event with us.  Please like and share with everyone you think would be interested. If you have an event which you would like to share for our guest podcast spot, please email us on Indylivepodcasters@gmail.com

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

Our Guest Podcast this month comes from Yes Dunbar who have kindly allowed us to share their discussion with journalist and Bella Caledonia blogger Mike Small. The topic is the politics of food and the concept of food sovereignty, and as you will find out, this is a fascinating and multi-layered concept - BUT the end of the day, we all need to eat! Please subscribe to our podcast channel if you haven't already done so and please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested   Thanks for listening!

Welcome to Ep 2 of our series The Indy Jigsaw Show hosted by Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor from  IndependenceLive media.  In this show we cast our minds beyond the Yes vote and consider what life will be like as a normal independent country.  Please subscribe and share with anyone you think would enjoy this podcast. In this episode we look at the Scots Leid, or language, with the help of four inspirational guests who are all champions for the language in their respective fields. Our guests are: Illustrator, author and short film maker Eileen Budd - you can see one of her short films here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQZyL1xEuVY Scots poet and author Angus Shoor Caan  Scots singer Iona Fyfe Scots games developer Marco Cafolla - see a taster of his game PInkeye here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5a-MBn8KMY You can also watch the video version of this episode on Independence Live's YouTube channel. You can contact us on indylivepodcasters@gmail.com Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by Rin

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

Welcome to the February 2022 edition of our Bits and Pieces podcast - and what a month it has been! Topical titbits this month include:  First Minister's statement on the Ukraine invasion,  Ian Blackford at PMQ - including his ejection for speaking truth to power,  the STUC cost of living crisis demo, The Queen's Jubilee, the Annual Scottish Household Survey, Holyrood's refusal of consent for the UK's Nationality Bill, reflections on the Scotwind renewables auction, an update on Indyref2 and more You can also find more topical snippets on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel. Please share to anyone you think would enjoy this podcast! Thanks for listening