Yes Cowal Scottish Independence Podcast

Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share their impressions of Humza's first year in the job - what went well, what could have gone better - plus clips from various interviews and speeches Humza has given along the way (see links below).   Main themes covered are: 00:00:41  First Minister - first impressions 00:02:24  Gaza - political and personal 00:05:04  First Minister's Questions  00:07:58  Childhood influences 00:10:46  Choosing a career in politics 00:13:57  Supporting Scottish Innovation 00:15:38   Scottish GDP outstripping Uk 00:17:20   A failed and failing UK economy 00:19:17   Brexit impacts and attitudes 00:21:52   Economic dynamism and social solidarity 00:23:08   Standing up against the Scottish media 00:24:55    Searching for shared solutions 00:27:13    Starmer standoff 00:28:17    Brexit v Scexit  00:30:59    Consensual politics 00:32:17    Scottish politics post indy 00:34:50    Some own goals 00:36:46    Matheson mess 00:38:58    Council tax freeze 00:40:00    Hate crime act 00:44:42    Pick th

A Bonus Tuesday episode! Our latest Hot Topic is Michael Gove's extraordinary attempt to stop devolved parliament ministers, local councils, universities and other public bodies from using their fully devolved procurement powers to boycott goods and services on ethical and moral grounds in a way that would implicitly oppose UK government's foreign policy. The bill also imposes a gagging order on ministers and public bodies by preventing them from even stating that they would have applied a boycott if not for the bill - with threats of fines being issued for non compliance! Both the Scottish and Welsh parliaments have refused legislative consent for the bill and yet it continues its progress through Westminster. In this Hot Topic report we highlight key points from the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments and the Westminster stage 3 debate to raise awareness of the latest assault on devolution and free speech. The video version of this podcast is available on our youtube channel   The Scottish Independence Podcast

Coming up on the 20th of April, Believe in Scotland and Pensioners for Independence jointly host a march and rally in Glasgow. With 1 month to go until the big day, we chat to Believe in Scotland Chief Executive Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp about the idea of a Festival of Independence,  what's going on behind the scenes, which speakers have confirmed so far and what else Believe in Scotland is planning for a summer of activism. More information (and tickets for the afterparty) from Believe in Scotland:   also from Pensioners 4 Indy   Our video from last year's Believe in Scotland Edinburgh march Our video from the Linlithgow day of action  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 for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage a

Welcome to our March 24 roundup of topical clips!  Themes catching our eye this month include: 00:01:04   Leo Varadkar resigns after Irish government referendum "drubbing" 00:08:31   Mark Drakeford resigns and Vaughan Gething becomes the new First Minister of Wales 00:12:17   Constitutional Commissions and Conventions 00:28:41    Believe in Scotland ramps up for a summer of activism 00:32:37    Holyrood Muirburn, Hate Crimes and the Presiding Officer gets tough 00:50:00    Controversial new parties and candidates  00:55:45     Westminster - Baroness Jenny Jones sums the UK up perfectly. "Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence". 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 Youtub

With special guest Dr Craig Dalzell, Policy Director of Commonweal, this week's podcast episode  looks at the barriers and possible solutions to setting up a publicly owned energy company for Scotland.  Key themes covered in our discussion are: 00:02:19   Q1: How has Wales managed to set up an energy company? 00:05:46   Q2: Could Wales set up a public company for Scotland? 00:07:04   Q3: Do we have other options? 00:09:34   Q4: So what energy company CAN Scotland set up? 00:16:31   Q5: Who makes money out of Scotland's resources? 00:18:02   Q6: Is the EU's new zero strategy an opportunity for us? 00:20:39   Q7: How can Scotland benefit? 00:24:09   Q8: How else can Scotland get a fair return on our assets? 00:29:55   Q9: How do we store our energy? 00:35:30   Q10: What should Scotland do now? Links to some of the resources mentioned in our discussion are: National public energy agency:  www.gov.scot/policies/energy-efficiency/the-national-public-energy-agency   Commonweal policy papers: www.commonweal.scot/set

On the fourth anniversary of Scotland being ripped out of the EU against our will, campaign group Europe for Scotland hosted a discussion panel to reflect on where we are now and the enduring bonds between Scotland and Europe.   Find out more about Europe for Scotland at www.europeforscotland.com including the petition to have Scotland's voice heard during the EU elections this year.   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

Colin Fox, Leader of the Scottish Socialist Party, was one of three guests on an earlier show where we looked at non-SNP party responses to the SNP's election strategy.   We had a fascinating conversation with Colin which covered much more than we needed for the original show, so here is the extended version of that conversation.   Topics covered include: 00:01:26   Thoughts on the SNP's independence strategy? 00:03:39     Who will indy voters vote for if not SNP? 00:04:50     Why would Scots ever vote for Starmer? 00:08:54      Issues on the doorstep? 00:11:24      The "why" of independence 00:13:14      Thoughts on a constitutional convention? 00:15:36       Plebiscite election or referendum? 00:17:09       Who should negotiate with Westminster? 00:17:44       Exclusive revelation about 2014! 00:22:00       Is civil disobedience inevitable? 00:24:53       Getting a majority for Yes 00:27:03        A national care service for Scotland 00:29:09        A written constitution 00:34:35        Building trust in p

TNT Show host John Drummond chats to guests SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn and Bella Caledonia editor Mike Small.  Topics include: 00:00:36  Welcome to Stephen Flynn 00:01:46   Are Scots Sovereign? 00:07:06    What's happening about setting up a constitutional convention? 00:11:30    Are SNP MPs legitimising Westminster? 00:19:20    Is the SNP assertive enough in its approach to Westminster? 00:22:44    Welcome to Mike Small 00:23:40    What are the big issues today? 00:27:00     Are the SNP too reactive? 00:31:10     Is it enough to "get the Tories out"? 00:39:38     What is the strategy for independence? 00:41:34      The rise of the far right and populism   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 Youtub

Welcome to our roundup of clips and snippets that have caught our attention this month - enjoy!   Key themes 00:00:40  Covid enquiry or witch hunt? 00:04:37   #ceasefireNOW 00:09:31   A step closer to a united Ireland? 00:17:52   Yes for EU association agreement workshop 00:24:00    Westminster Tories blooper reel 00:35:58    Welcoming our new ministers 00:44:41     Budget home truths 00:49:50     Indypodcasters day oot 00:53:49     Westminster questions 00:58:44     Who is better for the economy?   Watch our tour of the Holyrood parliament building here  Watch the Yes for EU workshop 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! 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 "Co

Campaign group Yes For EU held a very successful workshop in Edinburgh to consider various themes about Scotland's future in the EU, including Association Agreements for candidate countries, the alternative option of EFTA.  We also discussed areas where Scotland is at risk of diverging from the EU and where we will need to realign or create new arrangements such as  borders, currency options, EU energy policy and the farm payment scheme. If you would like to take part in the discussion topics, you are welcome to do so.  You can also feed any thoughts, comments or questions to Yesforeu@gmail.com Key points in the broadcast are: 00:02:05   Opening remarks and welcome 00:04:49   Heather Anderson on EU or EFTA 00:12:42    Kirsty Hughes on Association Agreements 00:30:23    Discussion question 1 00:30:51    Introduction to Borders topic 00:36:35    Discussion question 2 00:36:51     Introduction to Currency topic 00:39:52     Marla Dukharan on currency unions 00:44:53     Discussion question 3 00:45:07     Heather

We were at the very successful Revive Coalition conference in Perth in November. In this week's podcast we chat with Revive Coalition Campaigns Manager Max Wiszniewski, share some of the presentations from the conference on grouse moors, muirburn and raptor persecution and then we take a look at the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill currently making its way through Holyrood. Key topics include: 00:02:12 - introducing our guest Max Wiszniewski 00:06:34 - Chris Packham's opening address 00:17:21 - Max on joint working to solve complex problems 00:19:55 - Robbie Marsland explains grouse moor Circles of Destruction 00:22:05 - Max on giving evidence to Holyrood 00:26:27 - Dr Helen Armstrong explains muirburn 00:34:39 - Dr Ruth Tingay explains golden eagle tagging 00:45:10 - Gillian Martin on the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill 00:49:39 - Max - land reform and Scottish Independence Find out more about Revive at www.revive.scot The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Fr

Henry Bell, author of the biography "John Maclean - Hero of  Red Clydeside", examines some of  the life, times and core principles that John Maclean represented.  He asks if these still relate to the world today - a century after Maclean's tragic and untimely death. Hosted by the Scottish Socialist Party, this is the 3rd Annual Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture . Key chapters: 00:00:44 Welcome and opening remarks by Richie Venton 00:12:03  Lecture delivered by Henry Bell 01:07:27  Closing remarks by Richie Venton Scottish Independence Podcasts are grateful to the Scottish Socialist Party for allowing us to record their event. You can also watch the video version on our youtube channel here  Find more info and publications etc from Scottish socialist party https://scottishsocialistparty.org Find author Henry Bell's website https://henryjimbell.com/ John Maclean - Hero of Red Clydeside is available from Pluto Press https://plutobooks.com  The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every F

Welcome to our roundup of topical clips and snippets for January 2024.  Main themes covered this month are: 00:00:53  Calling out war crimes 00:05:47  Covid enquiry 00:09:35  Scottish budget 00:15:48   Holyrood snippets 00:21:15   UK General Election  00:34:59   Westminster hot topics 00:40:23   Horizon scandal 00:44:57   Lesley Riddoch chats with Jim Byrne 00:51:02   Indypodcasters out and about 00:54:02   Time for Scotland by the Singing Councillors   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  

One of the many excellent and fascinating panel discussions held at the Breakup of Britain conference. This discussion poses the question what next for SNP after Sturgeon and Labour under Starmer.  The discussion is chaired by Maggie Chapman, main topics are: 00:00:45  Intro by Maggie Chapman 00:01:40  Jamie Driscoll, Independent Mayor of North of Tyne 00:12:55   Frances Foley, Deputy Director of Compass social  justice campaign 00:22:35    Joyce McMillan, columnist and theatre critic 00:41:00    Alyn Smith, MP 00:55:55    Audience Q and A The Breakup of Britain conference was held in Edinburgh in November as a tribute to Tom Nairn, who died in January 2023.  Tom was an essayist, political theorist and academic.  He supported Scottish independence and believed that the breakup of Britain is inevitable. 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: indypodc

Award winning broadcaster Lesley Riddoch joins us to chat about her new film Denmark: the State of Happiness.  The film is currently on tour all around Scotland with a Q+A session with Lesley at each screening. For details of dates, times, venues and to book tickets, go to www.lesleyriddoch.com/events This is the 5th film in Lesley's series looking at the Nordic countries, you can find all her other films at www.lesleyriddoch.com/films key points include: 00:00:54 Dan Jorgensen - happiness is important 00:01:34 Welcome to Lesley 00:02:15 Losing an empire 00:05:34 Audience reactions 00:10:20 Not just for indy supporters 00:16:18 Danish Education system 00:17:07 Larissa Albus - taxes are a good thing 00:19:38 Jannick Marshall - Efterskole 00:22:49 Samso islanders fuel bills cut 00:25:04 cause for optimism? 00:28:28 national self confidence 00:30:47 issues based conversations 00:31:41 cultural summer school and other ideas 00:38:01 the future for indy media   Also mentioned in our discussion is Independence Cent

We are grateful to Yes Skye and Lochalsh for sharing their evening with Commonweal's Robin McAlpine explaining the highlights of his new strategy paper entitled "Direction: A Realistic Strategy for Achieving Scottish Independence". In this strategy Robin shares insights from research carried out by Commonweal and others to create a blueprint for persuasive communications.  He also explains the benefits of peer-to-peer campaigning and how we can build support for independence beyond 60%. "Direction" is available as a free download from Commonweal.scot and can also be purchased in paperback format from their online shop 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 v

Yes to Yasuni - an episode of Rising Clyde with host Iain Bruce This year the people of Ecuador struck a major blow for climate justice, by voting to leave the oil in the soil beneath the Yasuní National Park. We talk to one of the people who made that victory possible, Leonidas Iza, president of the main Indigenous organisation, CONAIE, who visited Scotland in July to promote the Yasuni campaign.  He discusses the challenges ahead, the need to link up with other anti-mining and anti-extractive struggles, and the lessons for climate justice globally. 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

Join us for our last roundup of topical clips for 2023! Topics include: 00:00:50 Covid come-uppance for Johnson and Mone 00:05:45 George Monbiot savages the Tory Rwanda Bill 00:08:40 Alison Thewlis picks holes in the Tory Rwanda Bill 00:10:58 Joanna Cherry highlights the illegality of the Rwanda Bill 00:12:55 Scottish Parliament legislates for the children's rights 00:17:35 Joanna Cherry explains Tories breaching the Treaty of Union 00:24:56 Neale Hanvey shares international legal opinion 00:28:12 Secret Agent Alister Jack reports 00:31:32 Westminster quick fire round up 00:35:48 Holyrood quick fire round up 00:40:49 Patrick Harvie explains green alternatives to nuclear power 00:43:00 Bill Ramsay on dangers of nuclear power and climate instability 00:44:32 Europe for Scotland petition 00:48:32 Lesley Riddoch on keeping up our profile in Europe 00:54:14 Midwinter at Maeshowe, a poem by Alison Miller 00:58:26 A Christmas thought ... Thanks for listening everybody, please subscribe and share! Links mentioned in

Indypodcasters Fiona, Marlene and Lynne spent a day at the Festival for Survival in Glasgow which brought together an international group of experts and activists to discuss the twin crises of nuclear weapons and the climate emergency. Our reflections of the day and highlights from a selection of the speakers are: 00:00:30 Intro and reflections 00:07:42 Lynn Jamieson (Scottish CND) opens with a poem 00:10:25 Jean Urqhart (activist) recalls heady days in Ullapool 00:13:33 Mark Ruskell MSP stopping the nuclear convoys 00:17:59 Melissa Parke (ICAN) never too small to make a difference 00:21:16 Bishop William Nolan (Archbishop of Glasgow) real peace 00:25:07 Laura Young (campaigner) engaging our young people 00:32:33 Bill Kidd MSP glimmers of hope 00:35:25 Dr Claire Duncanson (Uni. of Ed) a feminist approach 00:40:49 Dr Olamide Samuel (Inst Diplom) Scotland's power 00:45:00 Venessa Hanson (ICAN) climate effects 00:47:00 Tim Wallace - divest and call out polluters 00:49:22 Robin McAlpine (Commonweal) - how much to

This is part 3 of our mini series examining the SNP's independence strategy, this time from the perspective of other independence parties. Presenters Fiona and Marlene were joined by guests Colin Fox (National Spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party), Julie McAnulty (Deputy Leader of the Independence for Scotland Party) and Dave Thompson, Alba Party member and convenor of Christians for Independence. General themes of our discussions are: 00:01:00 Patrick Harvie speaking at the Scottish Greens conference 00:02:16 Alex Salmond speaking at the Alba conference 00:03:00 Q1: What do you think of the SNP resolution? 00:08:33 Q2: How do we build support for independence? 00:19:26 Q3: Would you support a constitutional convention? 00:28:23 Q4: What should the strategy be for the GE? 00:40:00 Q5: What if Labour win the GE? 00:48:09 Q6: Where do we go from here? You can listen to part 1 of this series, which covers the resolution, amendments and decision from the SNP conference here:  In part 2 of the series, we