Yes Cowal Scottish Independence Podcast

A packed show tonight as Michael and Matthew preview the weekend's football also cover the six nations and have news on a cycling event coming to 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... 

This is the second of our 2 part coverage of the online conference hosted by Independence Live on the topic of the Sustainable Growth Commission.   In this part we begin with a discussion between Dr Craig Dalzell and Professor Richard Murphy with a q and A on the kind of fiscal policy envisaged in the Growth Commission Report and how that compares with current thinking. We also have a panel discussion hosted by Ailsa Gray on the topic of Scotland's economy and future options with panel members George Kerevan, Dr Tim Rideout and Kairin Van Sweeden.  

Independence Live recently hosted an online conference on the subject of the Sustainable Growth Commission.  In this first part of a two part series, we bring you the audio from the presentations at that conference. First we have some thoughts on the Growth Commission Report from our panel of experts consisting of Dr Craig Dalzell, Dr Tim Rideout, Kairin van Sweeden and Professor Richard Murphy, followed by an essential "jargon busting" explanation of the various terms that we need to understand to move the debate forward.   Next we have a lively debate hosted by Ruth Wishart with George Kerevan and Dr Tim Rideout answering the most common questions that are thrown up in the current independence debate. Part 2 of the conference will follow tomorrow  

We are very grateful to Yes Kirkintilloch, Lenzie and The Villages for sharing their excellent panel discussion An Independent Scotland in the World.  In this fascinating discussion, Ruth Wishart chairs an international panel consisting of Ellen Hoffer (EU citizens for Independence),  Anthony Salamone (Political analyst and MD of European Merchants),  Neale richmond TD (Fine Gael European Affairs spokesperson and member of the Irish Parliament) , alan Bisset (Scottish poet and activist). This external perspective gives an interesting and valuable dimension to the discussions - well worth a listen

Welcome to the March Edition of Indylive.Radio's Team Talk - a behind the scenes look at what it takes to run a radio station on a shoestring in the middle of a pandemic. This month we hear from Daytime Show presenters Val and Marlene about the excellent series of four programmes they made for International women's day, we drop in on a music team meeting and chat with Gerry and Steve C about six new music shows that have just been launched and we catch up with our DJs Steve B, Dr Dave and James E who share some secrets of how they put their programmes together.  Hope you enjoy the show!

Charles Fletcher brings us the latest roundup of Scottish politics and news from Holyrood

this week Michael and Matthew are chewing over the Rangers game, news on the Cheltenham festival , shinty, and a preview of this weekend's six nations game

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... 

Many of you will know that John Drummond writes a column in the Sunday National paper on Scottish Constitutional matters.  This week John is very much on home territory for his discussion with Bob Ingram, the Chairman of  Constitution for Scotland.

For the final programme of our four part series of programmes celebrating International Women's Day, Indylive.Radio Daytime Show presents interviews with six more inspirational and interesting women who were kind enough to share their time with us: Kirsty Hughes, Michelle Thomson, Nighet Riaz, Lynne Copland, Heather Anderson and Julie Bell. Our thanks go to all the wonderful women who joined is for this series of #IWD2021​ programmes and to Val and Marlene on the Indylive Radio team who put the series together.

In the third of our four  Daytime Show Specials celebrating International Women's Day 2021, Val and Marlene chat with more  inspirational women including Sheena Wellington, Lesley Riddoch, Tina Yu, Anamisha McCoy, Jean Anderson and Eileen Budd,  also with poetry from Maya Angelou and Lorraine Sinclair. Happy International Women's Day to women everywhere!   

For the second or our series of four programmes celebrating International Women's Day, Indylive.Radio Daytime show hosts present interviews with six more inspirational women - Breege Smyth, Rehana Abid, Cailyn McMahon, Vivien Martin, Renee slater and Ruth Wishart.   You can listen to parts 3 and 4 of this series at 11am and 3pm respectively on International Women's Day, 8th March 2021 on Indylive.radio.  Podcast versions will also be available soon.    

Join us for the first of four special Indylive.Radio Daytime Show programmes  to celebrate International Women's Day, In this episode our guests are Roza Salih, Isobel Lindsay, Clackmannanshire Women for Independence, Shona Craven, Alison Thewliss and Agnes Tolmie. The show was produced and hosted by Valerie Gauld and Marlene Halliday for Indylive.radio

Another packed weekend of scottish sport from Michael and Matthew, including the Scottish cup coming back, an update on the Euros - will they be held in Scotland?  Also, Glasgow Warriers and snooker.  It's all here in this week's edition of the  Locker Room 

Our host John Drummond's guest this week is Professor of Practice, International Relations at the University of St Andrews and former SNP MP Stephen Gethins on life after Westminster

A diverse panel including Marion Plunkett, blogger Grousebeater, Nathalia Urban and David Henry take part in this discussion about strategies for independence and tackle a range of  questions from the audience.  Hosted by AUOB's Suzanne Blackley and Neil MacKay   If you would like to watch the panel discussion you can find it on Indylive.Radio's Youtube channel Guest Podcast Playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmrDKalFQSLANoCcTYTJ6DXBe50-U9L_1

Last week we brought you Twa Auld Heids, otherwise known as Dave Llewellyn and Mike Fenwick in conversation with Peter A Bell about the manifesto he would like to see for independence.  This week, Dave and Mike chat to David Henry about his Manifesto for Indy which, if adopted, would in effect remove the need for a section 30 order altogether.    

Two more great guests on this week's Friday Daytime Show on https://indylive.radio as hosts Valerie Gauld and Marlene Halliday chat with SNP activist Tony Grahame and with DJ, Author and former Butlins Redcoat, Frank McGroarty - two very informative and entertaining guests.   You can hear the Daytime Show on Indylive.radio at 11am on Fridays.  If you would like to take part in the show please contact us at studio@indylive.radio and we'd love to hear from you.

A selection of poetry for Burns Night: Rabbie Burns by Angus Shoor Caan To A Country by Lynne Dougan A Wee Mouse by Angus Shoor Caan Boreas by Sheila Nichols, read by Fiona McGregor Rabbie by Angus Shoor Caan The Man O' Words by Paul Colvin Scots Wha Hae by Rabbie Burns performed by Lorraine Sinclair Music on Scots Wha hae: Hidden Past by Kevin MacLeod