Yes Cowal Scottish Independence Podcast

In this episode, TNT host John Drummond puts listener questions to Michael Russell, recently retired MSP and Minister for Constitutional Affairs, Mike is now President of the SNP and has been appointed political director of the SNP's Independence Unit.  He is also a Professor in Scottish Culture and Governance at the University of Glasgow. #scottishindependnece #SNP  #Mikerussell   The video version of this interview is also available on independence.live's Youtube Channel and on Indyliveradio's Youtube channel

The change in Economic policy since the inauguration of President Biden will be transformational for the American economy. Huge fiscal stimulation ".... is a once-in-a-generation investment in America” shows that the US is very comfortable working with a large fiscal deficit. The US has also rejoined the Paris Agreement as the current administration highlights the importance of tackling climate breakdown. Globally the US is forcing low tax jurisdictions to reconsider their position. Where the US leads, the rest of the west tends to follow. In this episode host Kairin Van Sweeden asks how this tacit adoption of the main tenets of money monetary theory will affect Europe, the UK and Scotland and interviewed Yeva Nersisyan, Research Scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity and Associate Professor of Economics at Franklin and Marshall College.   #economics #MMT #scottish

Indylive.radio are very grateful to Yes West fife for sharing their excellent event entitled "What progress has been made since the Holyrood election".  Attempting to answer that question plus Q and A from the audience is journalist and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch #yesGroupSpotlight #yeswestfife #lesleyriddoch  

This week James E interviews Clint Slate and Iona James.  This French musician and Scottish nurse who had never met were thrown together by chance as the result of a radio competition to bring performers together to write a song.  The results of this modern day reworking of the Auld Alliance is a musical collaboration which has been released as an EP called The Silent Sea. ‘The Silent Sea EP’ showcases a true team at work, each song being co-written by Iona James and Clint Slate to encapsulate all their influences and embark the listener on a unique and personal journey. The EP is available on all platforms https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ionajamesandclintslate/the-silent-sea

Indylive.radio is always delighted to support Scottish culture and this week, James E is chatting with Scottish author Donald Nicolson about his novel "For a chance to forget".  In a wide ranging discussion they cover what led to the idea for the book, the challenge of writing a novel during a pandemic and much more. Set in the Netherlands, For a Chance to Forget is uniquely told through emails, diary and travelogue entries, letters, SMS, and newspaper publications, as a means to show how relationships are formed and maintained through the written word.    

Independence Live recently hosted an online conference looking at several aspects of an independent Scotland's defence requirements.   This podcast brings together the main speakers and discussion sessions held by a variety of experts including former members of the armed forces.  Topics covered include tackling common myths and misconceptions, three proposals for future Scotland's defence requirements and relationship with others, the pros and cons of joining Nato, the removal of Trident and how to encourage current and former members of the services to move from No to Yes. A packed programme full of important topics, not to be missed! You can also watch video versions of these sessions on Independence Live's Youtube channel.  This podcast will able be broadcast on IndyliveRadio on Wed 14th at 11:am  

Host John Drummond  enjoys a wide ranging discussion with Laura Moodie,  of the Scottish Green party who narrowly missed out on being elected to the Holyrood Parliament last month.  Laura is an environmentalist, third sector administrator and runs a small holding.   #scottishgreens #indyliveradio #johndrummond

AS COP 26 gets closer and the climate emergency is very much on our minds, in this week's daytime show hosts Val and Marlene and guests discuss how ethical Strathclyde's Pension Fund is and the topic of Calling out polluters.  With guests Geraldine Clayton from Divest Strathclyde,Cllr Ken Andrew from Glasgow CC and Scott Tully from Glasgow Calls Out Polluters     #indyliveradio #cop26 #climateEmergency

James E interviews author and broadcaster Frank McGroarty about the second book his trilogy based on his time as a redcoat at Butlins in Ayr.   But the big question is - just how DID they get the donkey up the stairs?     #indylvieradio #frankmcgroarty #scottishauthor

16. Random Scottish History -  'Treaty of Union Articles' - Scottish Ballads and Their Appropriation Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of  Random Scottish History   You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work  here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750   Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...  For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...  Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...  For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...     

We are grateful to Yes Kirkintilloch, Lenzie and the Villages for sharing their excellent event exploring the very hot topic of pensions in an independent Scotland. This was a big area of concern and controversy in 2014.  As the UK has the worst state pension provision in Europe,  one of the driving forces behind the independence campaign is to improve the state pension to at least the EU average.

15. Random Scottish History -  'Treaty of Union Articles' - How much of a Blessing has the Union been for Scotland Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of  Random Scottish History   You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work  here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750   Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...  For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...  Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...  For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...     

Indylive.Radio were at the Annual Bannockburn Rally on Saturday 26th June as the Yes Movement takes its first tentative steps towards normality - with excellent social distancing much in evidence.   Speakers included representatives from CND, Hope over Fear and Now Scotland with music by Kevin Gore. You can also see the video version of this podcast on Indylive.radio's Youtube channel here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx1Yd7VUcpc&t=1s #indyliveradio #bannockburn  #auob

How do you explain that the Government debt isn't really a debt? And that debt isn't always bad? For the last forty years we have been told a story that, well, just isn't true. In this episode of SCOTONOMICS we look at Government debt in general and specifically UK Government debt. We speak with Steven Hail. Steven is a modern monetary theory (MMT) economist, advocates for a voluntary and equitable job guarantee (JG), and is always happy to chat about MMT, Post-Keynesian economics, and ecological issues. He has recently published Economics for Sustainable Prosperity. https://www.palgrave.com/us/book/9783... He is currently a research scholar at the Global Institute for Sustainable Prosperity. http://www.global-isp.org/about-us/

Holyrood is now in recess, so this will be the last regular weekly  Week in Holyrood broadcast until Parliament reconvenes in August.  Holyrood has been recalled for two Covid related items and Presenter Charles Fletcher is hoping to cover these for the Week in Holyrood, so look out for some one-offs during the summer recess. #scottishparliament #holyrood #indyliveradio

14. Random Scottish History -  'Treaty of Union Articles' - Financial Cost to Scotland of the Union Podcast versions of Articles of the Treaty of Union between Scotland and England, as ratified at Edinburgh, 16th January, 1707 by kind permission of Jenny Eeles of  Random Scottish History   You can follow Jenny on Twitter https://twitter.com/FlikeNoir You can become a Patron and support the Random Scottish History work  here : https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=941750   Treaty of Union Articles on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/new...  For the hardback, paperback or kindle edition of 'Treaty of Union Articles' (2019), illustrated by Alex Eeles - https://randomscottishhistory.com/201...  Charles Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (1891) on RSH.scot - https://randomscottishhistory.com/how...  For the paperback or kindle edition of Waddie's 'How Scotland Lost Her Parliament' (2020 reprint) - https://randomscottishhistory.com/202...     

Independence Live has a regular slot on Youtube called Yes Corner, which focusses on resources for Yes Groups.  Here is a selection of Yes Corner contributors who are waiting for your call - Kevin Gibney of Independence Live, Fiona, Val and Marlene from Indylive Radio and Dave Murchison from the Hub.  Have a listen to what we can offer, and if we can help, contact us at: studio@indylive.radio twitter: @indyliveradio,  @indylivestream , @TheHubScot  

Charles Fletcher brings us another roundup of all the highlights from the week in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood

Author, broadcaster, former ballroom dancer and indylive.radio DJ Frank "Frankie boy" McGroarty has just released the third of his trilogy of books based on his time as a redcoat at Butlins Ayr.  In this interview, James E and Frank chat about the creative process, what it was really like working at Butlins (spoiler:  yes, people regularly asked "what time is the midnight show on") and which of the characters is most closely based on Frank himself. Frank has a website www.frankmcgroarty.com and his three books, "What time does the Midnight cabaret start", "how do you get the donkey up the stairs" and "don't mention hi-de-hi" are available at good bookshops. #indyliveradio #authorInterviews #FrankMcGroarty

More of our Locker Room at the Euros coverage.  In this episode, Michael and Matthew and guests give their reactions and analysis of the Scotland -England match   #euro2020 #scottishSports #indyliveradio