All you ever wanted to know about ferries but were afraid to ask! Ignore all the unionist dog whistle politics where the word "ferry" is shorthand with failure and incompetence. We have to be able to have open and honest discussions about our infrastructure, what it is like right now, how can we overcome any problems and just how good could it be? In this week's podcast, presenters Fiona and Marlene are delighted to welcome guests Mike Robertson and Geordie Sandison from Yes Orkney and Professor...
Feb 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 806
Climate Justice show Rising Clyde is our guest podcast this week. Host Iain Bruce has a conversation with three activists in Glasgow about the state of the various campaigns around the cost of living crisis and how they can combine with the climate justice movement - in the words of one of the activists "connecting the end of the world with the end of the month"! Jess Galloway of Power to the People, Stu Bretherton of Fuel Poverty Action and Chia Harrington from Together Against Debt share their...
Feb 21, 2023•34 min•Ep. 803
Nicola Sturgeon caught us all on the hop with her surprise resignation. In this special episode, John Drummond chats with journalist Lesley Riddoch and Believe in Scotland CEO Gordon MacIntyre Kemp about the impact on the Yes movement and where we go from here. Whatever your views on her achievements as a politician and campaigner, nobody can deny that she has put in one hell of a shift as First Minister. We thank her and we wish her well for the future, whatever it might hold....
Feb 17, 2023•58 min•Ep. 805
If you are in Glasgow at noon on 23rd Feb and you are aghast at the blatant attack on our democratically elected parliament by the Uk Tory administration, then head along to the Pensioners for Independence demo outside of the UK government hub at 1 Atlantic Square. In this bonus Tuesday podcast, Mary McCabe from Pensioners 4 Indy chats to fellow member Marlene Halliday about the background and the purpose of the demo, which is to raise awareness of the existence - and the significance - of the U...
Feb 14, 2023•18 min•Ep. 804
Still trying to find a path through our constitutional woes, this week's podcast is an episode from the TNT show in which host John Drummond chats with Professor Sionaidh Douglas-Scott, Anniversary Chair in Law at Queen Mary University of London. The discussion ranges from current state of the British constitution to some interesting parallels between Scotland's current struggles and the situation that brought about American independence. You can watch the video version of this episode, and all ...
Feb 10, 2023•53 min•Ep. 798
Bonus Tuesday episode! Podcast version of the latest press briefing from FM Nicola Sturgeon where she answers journalists questions on topics of their choosing. Topics covered include: alcohol advertising consultation deposit return scheme GRA bill sec 35 challenge teachers strike council budgets FMs tax returns recent opinion polls maternity health services in the NE Liz Truss returning to politics National care service bill You can watch the video version of the press briefing on the Scotgov w...
Feb 07, 2023•48 min•Ep. 802
Our monthly round up of topical clips from the world of Scottish politics and culture. Host Fiona is joined by guest presenter and Scottish Independence Podcast team mate James to discuss the goings on at Holyrood and Westminster where the assault on Scottish democracy continues. Please check out our website https://podcasts.independencelive.net for previous podcast episodes and our regular blog. "Contains information licensed under the Scottish Parliament Copyright Licence"...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 801
Women for Independence's latest AGM tackled the topic of the cost of living crisis, its impact on women and how Scotland could address the situation differently now and as an independent country. This podcast brings you two of the speeches from the event. The first speaker is Sue Lyons who is involved in the Highland third sector. She is an activist, a PhD student and a political blogger. She is a passionate advocate for the disadvantaged in our society and has robust views on the political chan...
Jan 27, 2023•59 min•Ep. 799
This bonus Tuesday episode comes from an "ask me anything" press briefing held by the First Minister yesterday. Topics range from the cost of living crisis, public sector pay deals, bullying in schools to Alister Jack's continuing assault on Scottish democracy. This kind of direct broadcast from the FM proved very popular during the Covid pandemic and it will be interesting to see if it becomes an established part of the Scottish Government's communication strategy. Music: Motivational Upbeat Co...
Jan 24, 2023•54 min•Ep. 800
The Supreme Court decision confirmed that the UK is NOT a voluntary union. So how do we leave? That is the topic under discussion in this episode. We are grateful to Yes Glasgow South Side for sharing their zoom Q+A event with Professor Aileen McHarg, prof of public law at Durham University. In this podcast episode we have taken selected questions from that event and spliced them together with clips from the Westminster Opposition Day debate which was also on the topic of what next for Scotland'...
Jan 20, 2023•50 min•Ep. 797
Marlene and Fiona were delighted to be guests on the Radio Yes Cymru podcast hosted by Sion Jobbins. The recent Supreme Court case and the latest soaring polls for Scottish independence have not gone unnoticed in Wales and it was a pleasure to chat about our respective campaigns. Find out more about Yes Cymru from their website https://yes.cymru and you can watch the Youtube version of our interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xH_uf0aD1VU Music: Motivational Upbeat Corporate by RinkevichM...
Jan 13, 2023•42 min•Ep. 795
Think and do tank Commonweal have just published their new book "Sorted" a beautifully illustrated handbook to create a better Scotland for everybody who lives here. We dropped into the book launch event in Glasgow to hear from some of the people who worked on the book, including architect Malcom Fraser, Commonweal Director Robin McAlpine and head of policy Craig Dalzell. "Sorted" is an inspirational book that should get 2023 off on a positive note, get your copy from Commonweal's website https:...
Jan 06, 2023•43 min•Ep. 794
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our final podcast for 2022 includes some of the response to the Supreme court ruling, the Time for Scotland events and we get a taste of things to come with a new SNP leader at Westminster. We also look at some tetchy points of order and finish with a positive outlook for 2023 - there are reasons to be cheerful! You can order your copy of Sorted from https://commonweal.scot You can order your copy of Scotland the Brief 2nd edition fro...
Dec 30, 2022•58 min•Ep. 796
An episode of our Rising Clyde environmental show with host Iain Bruce talking to two activists based in South America about the legacy of COP27 and what happens next, particularly in relation to Colombia, Brazil and the Amazon rainforest.
Dec 23, 2022•54 min•Ep. 793
Support for the Monarchy is lower in Scotland than the other parts of the Uk especially amongst younger people. This week's podcast is a meeting chaired by Alan Armstrong from the Radical Independence Campaign and is on the subject of a possible response to the Coronation of King Charles on 6th May 2023. Taking part in the discussion is a panel including Maggie Chapman from the Scottish Greens, Tristan Gray from Our Republic, who organised a successful demonstration on Calton Hill in Edinburgh o...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 789
Looking at the impact of war on women, this is a discussion between Maggie Lennon of Women for Independence and Ohla Maksochka. Before the Ukraine war, Ohla was a regional leader in Ukraine's leading feminist organisation. Now based in Scotland, she contributes her views of the war from a feminist perspective. This discussion took place at the AGM of Women for Independence. Look out for more from that meeting in January. #ukraine #WFI
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 792
Our special guest this week is author and academic Gerry Hassan. Gerry joined us in our studio to discuss some of the key ideas in his new book called Scotland Rising - the case for Independence (available at all good bookstores). He explains how we can have a more nuanced discussion about Scottish independence if we realise that there are many ideas of Scotland and many ways of looking at the question.
Dec 09, 2022•57 min•Ep. 791
Regular guest Bill Ramsay from Scottish CND joins us this week to bring us an update on issues gaining prominence from the war in Ukraine. The shelling of the nuclear power plant at Zaporizhzhia has highlighted the perils of nuclear power plants in war zones. This is particularly topical as new nuclear power plants are being touted as a green solution to the climate emergency, which suggests an increase in this very dangerous scenario. Are new rules of engagement required to deal with the threat...
Dec 06, 2022•55 min•Ep. 788
The outcome of the Supreme Court reference resulted in a ruling that the Scottish Parliament does not have the right to legislate for an independence referendum. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon reacts to the news and sets out the alternative course of action she now proposes.
Dec 02, 2022•58 min•Ep. 790
This month we enjoy a welcome respite from the flurry of new Prime Ministers and Monarchs that has taken up so much of our attention since the summer. Instead, this month we have something a little bit different - a selection of the best speeches and clips from the recent Opposition Day debate at Westminster. The topic for the debate was whether Scotland can afford to remain in the UK. This took place just before the result of the Supreme Court case but the points raised are still valid regardle...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 787
Guests Dr Tim Rideout and former senior banker Ian Stewart from the Scottish Currency Group join us to discuss the latest of the Scottish Government's papers "A stronger economy with independence". You can find the paper at https://gov.scot/newscotland In the discussion we also refer to our earlier interview we did with Dr Kirsty Hughes, which was broadcast as our Scottish Independence Podcast episode on 18th October We also broadcast the full version of First Minster's press conference to launc...
Nov 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 786
This weeks podcast is a timely episode of the TNT show where host John Drummond chats with Aileen McHarg, Professor of Public Law and Human Rights at Durham University. Naturally the conversation includes the Supreme Court case on the legality or otherwise of Holyrood legislating for an independence referendum
Nov 11, 2022•56 min•Ep. 785
Completing our mini series of keynote speeches from this Autumn's conference season for the main Scottish independence parties, this is Alex Salmond, leader of the Alba party. All our podcast are available on our website: www.podcasts.independencelive.net
Nov 08, 2022•29 min•Ep. 783
The second in our coverage from the Autumn 22 conference season, in this episode we have speeches from the Scottish Green Party's co leaders Lorna Slater and Patrick Harvie
Nov 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 782
A year on from COP 26 in Glasgow, what have we achieved and what are our aspirations for COP27 in Egypt? Also looks at the very difficult situation facing activists in Egypt and what we could be doing here in Scotland to support them. Host Iain Bruce chats with Fatemah Khafagy, an Egyptian feminist and Beckie Kenton-Lake of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland.
Nov 01, 2022•31 min•Ep. 780
After the drama of September's events, could we look forward to a nice quiet October? Let's find out... Bits and Pieces that have caught our attention this month include: Trouble with Trussonomics Unfair energy prices Is it OK to detest the Tories? Education highlights Supreme Court Case Liz on the ropes Are we Ready for Richie, er Rishi?
Oct 28, 2022•55 min•Ep. 784
The third in the series of briefing papers from the Scottish Government was launched with a press conference with the usual suspects in attendance asking the predictable questions. As always, the First Minister answers all questions put to her without even once running away and hiding in a fridge. We will be digging into the main themes over the next few weeks so don't forget to subscribe.
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 781
On the eve of the publication of the latest Scotgov paper on the economy of an independent Scotland, Yes Skye and Lochalsh held an informative event with guest Ian Stewart. Ian is a retired senior banker at RBS Global, former director of Switch Card Services and an active member of the Scottish Currency Group. In this conversation, Ian explains the key proposals of the Scottish Currency Group and answers a range of questions from the audience. #scottishindependence #ScottishCurrency #YesSkye...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 779
Bonus Tuesday episode! Our guest on the Mibbes Aye show this week is Dr Kirsty Hughes, writer, political commentator and former Director of the Scottish Centre for European Relations. We put some key questions about EO/EFTA membership to Kirsty, including: what is the process for applying to join? how long does it take? what support and benefits do we get through the accession process and many more. There are shareable versions of each of the main questions on our Indylive Extra Youtube channel ...
Oct 18, 2022•52 min•Ep. 778
Nicola Sturgeon's keynote speech from SNP's October 22 conference delights her audience and sets the scene for the campaign for independence.
Oct 14, 2022•59 min•Ep. 777
