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Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp is our guest for the second episode in our new series of podcasts on the theme of A National Conversation for Scotland.   Gordon is head of campaigning organisation Believe in Scotland and he joined Indypodcasters Marlene and Fiona in the studio to talk about ambitious plans for a Scottish Citizens' Convention. Topics covered include: 00:00:27   What is a Citizens' Convention? 00:06:16   Timescale and other Challenges 00:09:28   Not an Indy Trojan horse 00:13:02   Not a Citizens' Assembly 00:16:17   Who runs the Indy Movement? 00:19:45   A Broader Conversation 00:24:00   A Deeper Conversation 00:33:14   Political Reactions 00:37:12   Trusting the Trustees 00:41:58    Creating solutions?     00:49:00     Holyrood 2026   You can find Believe in Scotland's proposal paper here: https://www.believeinscotland.org/delivering_independence_via_a_new_style_citizens_convention/ Coming up:  17th August: Campaign Day in Inverness                      21st August:  Scottish Independence Congress meeti

Part 1 of our new podcast series A National Conversation for Scotland . Following the shockwaves from the General Election result, we decided to revisit the topic of a national conversation for Scotland, starting with a fresh look at the conversation we had with Leanne Wood about the Welsh Constitutional Commission. In this episode we revisit that conversation and consider what ideas and opportunities can be applied in Scotland too. Main themes: 00:04:46 A healthy debate 00:10:09 A democratic revolution 00:17:39 Silence from Westminster 00:20:24 Practising for a Constitution 00:28:10 Crux of the Report 00:33:55 A Voice for the People The Final report from the Welsh Constitutional Commission is here https://www.gov.wales/sites/default/files/publications/2024-07/independent-commission-on-the-constitutional-future-of-wales-final-report.pdf Believe in Scotland's Citizen's Convention proposal is here https://www.believeinscotland.org/delivering_independence_via_a_new_style_citizens_convention The Scottish Indepe

This month saw the 750th anniversary of the birth of one of Scotland's greatest heroes, Robert the Bruce.   In this episode, filmed mainly on location in Bannockburn, we draw from three different accounts of the Bruce's most famous battle and attempt to pinpoint the most likely sites of the different phases of the battle.  We also examine the military and strategic genius of a man whose plans for every eventuality were so thorough they even included his own escape from Hell!  We also reveal secrets hidden in the last verse of Burn's famous poem Scots Wha Hae. You can also find our Battle of Loudoun Hill episode here  Check out our Scottish History playlist on our Youtube channel @indypodextra here Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod and Epic Celtic Music The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts Contact

Following the election results earlier this month, indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene invited guest and friend of the podcast Lynne Dougan into our studio for a chat.  Lynne was at the count of the Alloa and Grangemouth constituency and gives us some behind the scenes insights as to what goes on through the night of an election. This episode was originally broadcast live on our YT channel and you can also watch it  here  The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! If you would like to help support the podcast you can buy us a coffee here:   https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Music - Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were delighted to take part in a panel discussion which took place after Edinburgh Women for Independence group's AGM in June.  The format was: 00:01:09  Sam Page from Yes for EU on the topic of reasons to rejoin the EU 00:08:42   Ruth Ritchie on behalf of Believe in Scotland on the topic of grassroots activism 00:16:42    Marlene Halliday from Pensioners for Indy talking about the generation gap in independence support 00:24:30    Fiona McGregor talking about how and why we started this podcast 00:31:23    Q and A session You can find the podcast episodes mentioned in the discussions here:  Yes 4 EU workshop - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/scotland-in-the-eu/ Pat Kane discussion - https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/over65s-why-still-not-yes/ You can find out more about Edinburgh Women for Independence on their website https://www.edinburghwfi.com/ The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish In

Why did Graeme McCormick decide to stand in the SNP leadership contest and why did he then withdraw his candidacy to allow John Swinney to be elected unopposed?  We last chatted to Graeme McCormick in September 2023 about his proposals to dissolve the UK union and how that might come about (you can listen to that episode here https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-axz4k-14a2c72 ) Since then, Graeme has stood for the Presidency of the SNP but was beaten by Mike Russell.  He brought his case to the SNP's independence strategy conference which Humza Yousaf held and most recently, announced his intention to stand in the latest SNP leadership contest.  In the event, John Swinney was elected unopposed.  But just why did Graeme withdraw his candidacy?  And where does he think the independence campaign needs to go next? This is a podcast  version of an episode of the TNT show on Independence Live's Youtube channel.  As a live broadcast, their episode was plagued with technical issues which we have edited out.  The Scottish I

As we enter the last week of the General election campaign trail, Marlene and Fiona chat to Indy supporters at the Bannockburn rally - and find a mixed set of views! We also consider what the turnout might be and whether people are sufficiently disenchanted with the election campaign that they will abstain, or spoil their ballots and what practical effect this has. We spill the beans on the cost of that GB Energy logo! We had a good chat with Bill Bonnar, the Scottish Socialist Party candidate standing in Rutherglen and asked just why smaller parties stand in first past the post elections they have no hope of winning. The John MacLean lecture we mentioned in the discussion is here https://youtu.be/F6xJPWf14K0?si=skAqf_WjxTydvE2A The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts Contact Us: indypodcasters@gma

As the party manifestos start to appear, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene are joined by guest Marion Robertson to pick out the bits we like from the manifestos on offer.   Note that the first half of this episode was recorded before the official launches of the Scottish Greens and Alba manifestos, links to both are below. Main themes are: 00:00:30   ISP (Independence for Scotland Party) 00:01:37   Scottish Greens 00:07:53    Alba party 00:15:37     SSP (Scottish Socialist Party) 00:20:29     Tory/Reform 00:23:26      Campaign checkpoint 00:27:38      SNP 00:35:03       Labour's response 00:48:00       Starmer - first steps and two faces 00:51:49       GB Energy 01:02:24        The Union's last gasp   Scottish Greens manifesto now published, available here https://greens.scot/Manifesto2024 Scottish Socialist Party policy statement available here https://scottishsocialistparty.org/4-july-general-election-drive-out-all-shades-of-tories-for-socialist-change/ Alba Party policy statement available here https://ww

Musician, author and journalist Pat Kane is our guest in this episode when we discuss why over 65s are still not convinced by independence. Pat suggests the answer might lie in our musical influences - are former hippies, punks and post punks more likely to challenge the status quo? Themes included in our discussion are: 00:02:43 Musical influences on attitudes 00:04:47 Post-war British consensus 00:06:24 Rise of Scottish music and culture in the 80s and 90s 00:07:10 Social class component shaping attitudes 00:09:26 Sterlingisation and continuity 00:10:28 Climate crisis and security 00:12:02 Community resilience and the role of elders 00:13:49 The long haul to indy 00:14:56 Cosmo - localism 00:16:16 War time experiences 00:19:45 Hippies, punks and post punks 00:23:17 Citizen self determination 00:25:40 Spirit of 2014 00:30:05 Community development 00:38:10 Project fear revisited 00:43:20 Our Third Act Pat's think tank - https://www.thealternative.org.uk/ More about Pat Kane https://www.patkane.global/who-is-

Hosted by Christians for Independence, this presentation by former MP and Consultant Surgeon Dr Philippa Whitford is a moving account of her work as a medical volunteer in Gaza from the 1990s.    Themes include: 00:01:47 The Holy Land? 00:03:49  Palestine history didn't start on 7th October 00:06:36  2 state solution slipping away 00:06:56   Gaza 1991/2 Al Ahli Hospital 00:13:10  Breast cancer care 00:19:45   Scotland-Gaza breast cancer partnership 00:23:34   Issue is political 00:29:52   Gaza now - total devastation 00:33:25   They are not numbers 00:36:38    Gaza needs - everything 00:41:09    How could an independent Scotland help? 00:51:04    How to donate to the Medical Aid for Palestinians charity You can watch the video version of this presentation on our Youtube channel here : https://youtu.be/1Qz-kyrGYBc Donate to map at https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donation-details/516 Find out more about Christians for Independence  The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday

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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our

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/ The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips If you've enjoyed this podcast, you might like to buy us a coffee?  https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependenc

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 The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music: Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod

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

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-a

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.   The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

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. The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podc

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.   The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to like and subscribe! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music: Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod

Welcome back to our roundup of topical clips for April 2024!  Indypodcasters Fiona and James present a selection of clips and musings.  Main themes covered this month are: 00:01:00  BBC howler and GB news immunity 00:03:17   Believe in Scotland march and rally reflections 00:20:00   Hate crimes myths 00:24:43   Solidarity with farmers 00:26:34    Land register surprises 00:28:34    Wood burning stoves 00:34:31    Green targets and fallouts 00:45:28    Deliberative democracy - People's Panel a new hope? Footage of the BiS march entering George Square is on our Youtube channel - see if you can spot yourselves! https://youtu.be/LmX9mJMMCUw?si=3kNOZ0nD9oGfwGWk   If you would like to support our indy media colleagues over at Independence Live, the link to their crowdfunder is www.independencelive.net/crowdfunder/ You can download the People's panel report here www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/net-zero-energy-and-transport-committee/correspondence/2024/scottish-parliament-peoples-panel-report-sp-paper-5

TNT show host John Drummond chats with Gordon MacIntyre Kemp from Believe in Scotland and Marlene Halliday from Pensioners for Independence on the eve of the first Believe in Scotland march and rally in Glasgow. A range of fantastic speakers have been announced, including First Minister Humza Yousaf but there has also been a spat with Alba and the Scottish Greens refusal to share a platform with them, so not without its headaches for organisers Gordon and Marlene.  Still, they are still positive it will be a fantastic day -  Indypodcaster Marlene will be on stage while Fiona will be in George Square helping to run the Yes Stones/ Yes Slates stall, so do come by and say hello! Hope the weather gods are kind to us and we all have a fantastic day!  We will cover the speeches from the event in a separate broadcast.   The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe! Contact U