Best Scottish Arts Council Podcasts (2025)

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An t-Amadan Mòr le Sgioba na Fèinne 35:35

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Fàilte gu am pod-craoladh speisealta seo mu dheidhinn pròiseact trì-chànanach air òrain is sgeulachdan na Fèinne. Tha TRACS air a bhith ag obair air a' phròiseact seo fad dà bhliadhna còmhla ri buidhneann de sàr luchd-ciùil is aithris à Alba is Èirinn: Mhàiri Hall, Màiri Nic ille Mhaoil, Gráinne Holland, Éamon Doorley is Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir. Cl…

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Top stories from Scotland this week 12:11

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Grangemouth refinery- does it have a green future? Stephen Flynn switches to Scotland's Parliament, Alex Salmond, a Public memorial is announced, and more..By infoxrs

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Scotland’s economy doing ok 10:54

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We have two good news stories in Scotland’s economy this week and an interesting snapshot of what Scottish voters think about their governments in Edinburgh and London. Also a weird story about an SNP activist who was admired within the party but who has now been jailed for six years on sex charges. Why do folk like that get into Scotland’s biggest…

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Glasgow's organic farm in trouble- and the Council isn't helping. 7:09

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Glasgow has had an organic farm, shop and veg box business for a few years now - it employed 80 people and grows its own veg in one of the City's big parks. Financial difficulties however may overwhelm this community business, and the City itself is part of the problem as they demand a commercial-level of business tax. Will Glasgow back its only or…

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Sir Keir's here! 15:26

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Sir Keir Starmer's 1st official visit was to Bute House Edinburgh to meet with Scotland's First Minister John Swinney. Mutual respect was the theme. The Cass report is being taken up by Scotland's health advisors: Puberty blockers will be blocked. New Scots are to be welcomed into our communities by a new package promoted by the Scottish government…

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John Swinney will be First Minister 12:18

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No election for SNP leader, Kate Forbes makes a deal with Swinney, Scottish taxes, are they driving people south? (No) - Europe must expand according to EU council president Charles Michel, Could Scotland join then? Green jobs, renewable energy supply sector is recruiting. Arran ferries- why do we spend so much on the harbours which don't belong to…

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Scotland's top stories up to the 24th April 55:18

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Surrogacy to be de-regulated in Scotland: Should we be concerned? Floating wind power - Scotland a world leader? Rishi gets tough on poor people here too! & more storis and discussion with Jeanette Hill & Yvonne AlexisBy infoxrs

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Scottish parliament returns in a confusing week here 33:50

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Scottish government announces a climate fund then scraps a key climate target. Then, no decision on puberty blockers from the government, but we learn that they have already been paused by the main gender-health clinic! Why didn't the government just say so? aye write book festival saved by the Weir family foundation - so it's back, but smaller and…

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April 11th - Whit money? say our pensioners 42:52

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This week: the economy - Spend, spend spent, but what with? Humza on BBC Hard talk, Dr Cass on trans-medicine, Pay oor old folk: our report on pension poverty, Heiland games take the high road in Balloch! ... and more news & discussion, featuring Hugh Stewart & Jeanette Hill.By infoxrs

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News for Scotland, 6th April 49:26

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The hate-crime act: did Scotland really need it? Will anyone get jailed? Probably not. Scottish fitba' - will it get on TV in Scotland? Citizen's Theatre Glasgow - Why it's so big in the local community, Is Glasgow violent? Yes, if we don't count 48 cities which are worse (not in Scotland) and more News where we are!…

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29th March 24, Humza's 1st year 44:07

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Our top stories for this week: Year one of Humza Yousaf as FM, Why the Scottish government can't re-define a woman, Scotland in Space! The controversial Stonewall charity no longer supported by Scottish government, Aye right! Will Humza support the book festival in spite of the controversial Creative Scotland denial of funding, Scotland supports UK…

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News from Scotland and the airts, 22nd March 40:55

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WASPI women, is justice coming? Why doesn't Gove talk to the Scottish government? Conservative economics: Why does Labour support out of date dogma? Scotland's festival of economics in Dundee, Scotland's affordable housing crisis: Why are funds being cut? ...and more stories frae hame and abroad.By infoxrs

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Tories won't give back controversial cash, Should Scotland join the EU? Land Reform bill out.. 55:26

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Stephen Flynn on why the Tories put money before morals, Scotland's place in the world, Support for young carers, but no more support for dodgy porn movie, Gender health care: Is NHS Scotland following the science? Does Europe support Ukraine or not? News and discussion with Hugh Stewart & Jeanette Hill…

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Newscast 18 - 8th of March edition 26:39

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The election: a two horse race- Labour and the SNP. Ayr's iconic station hotel: why is it getting demolished? The UK budget: who wins? Probably not you! And, Trans-gender health care: is the Scottish government following dodgy advice?By infoxrs

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Newscast 17 Och, Yer Granny 20:53

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New roundup from Scotland plus short feature on WASPI womenBy infoxrs

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Newscast 16 So when did what you say ever matter? 1:04:12

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23-02-2024 News for Scotland's Weekly Newscast No. 16By infoxrs

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Newscast 15 Independence: will the pen be mightier than the sword? 37:55

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News and current affairs from Scotland. News where we are!By infoxrs

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Newscast 14 A Rocket a Vape and the Amazon Rain Forest 43:28

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News for Scotland: newscast 14. news for around Scotland with a clearer, more positive approach.By infoxrs

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Newscast 13 Sushi and his climate wrecker's charter 18:11

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News for Scotland Newscast 13 roundup of news W/E Friday 26 January 2024By infoxrs

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Newscast 12: how dare you challenge our decisions, 19th January 24 17:29

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Our top stories this week: Scottish government to be billed for s35 appeal legal expenses, re-cycling plans & a project to heat Edinburgh homes with computer waste heat, New Tourism Tax proposed to Holyrood Parliament, Scots law and the PO Horizon scandal, and Celtic connections is back!By infoxrs

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newscast 11 Beyond the Horizon, 12th January 2024 51:35

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The Scottish spaceship which eats itself, Scottish government and conversion therapy, are they on the right track? Did Scottish prosecutors wrongly jail our Postmasters? Scottish land reform, latest from Andy Wightman, plus more stories and discussion with Hugh Stewart and Jeanette Hill.By infoxrs

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Newscast 10: ...and here’s to you Ms Robison 26:52

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Background to the Scottish budget: Popular services have to be paid for, but how? Extra council; tax for 2nd homes, How asylum-seekers could contribute to Scotland, Anti-Trade-union laws, Scottish parliament does not agree with UK. Labour split on devolving employment law.By infoxrs

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Newscast 9: those crocodile tears are what you cry... 57:19

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Scotland's quick news, An academic on what PISA results tell us, Women's group says 'No men in female jails' ever, DWP snooping on 9 million bank accounts, and Michelle Mone comes clean? ...and more, nearly an hour of news where we are.By infoxrs

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Newscast 1: News for Scotland [20-10-23] 35:36

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News for Scotland, our new podcast: News where we are.By infoxrs

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Newscast 8: PIZA... not for the birds 38:42

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Scotland's news up to the 8th of December 2023. Kate Forbes on breaking up with the Greens. Scottish government loses Freedom of Info case in Scotland's top court. Now will we all see what they're hiding? SNP still ahead in opinion polls, Scotland's role at Cop 28 and lots more. Listen, comment, share. Thanks.…

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Newscast 7: Takin the Tablet... and is this just a Bitter Pill? 53:04

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Stop male violence against women - 16 days of activism begins. Glasgow Women's library- are they right to prioritise trans campaigns? Skye's Small Halls Festival, we have a live report, Gary Clark, of the Post workers union - a reflection of a fascinating career, and a book out soon. All that & Scotland's quick news. It's news where we are.…

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Newscast 6:There will be more (deaths), so be it... 96:00:00

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Week ending the 24th November 23. Grangemouth: Is it vital to Scotland's economy? Expendables: Did the UK Government want rid of old folk via Covid? Gaza, The Scottish parliament and the Two-state solution, & interview with author and poet, Dr Jim Fergusson. Latest on Mone-Barrowman money dealings, All that plus Scottish quick news stories for the …

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Newscast 3: News for Scotland 46:20

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Top news stories for Scotland for the week ending the 3rd of October 23. Also, our feature on the Hydrogen economy : is hydrogen the miracle fuel?By infoxrs

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Newscast 4: Tories, who knew? [10-11-23] 43:27

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News from Scotland w-e the 10th of November. Michelle Mone's missing millions, is 2023 the hottest year ever? Scotland will be at COP 28, this week in the Scottish parliament, SNP calls for a Gaza cease-fire, and more stories for a mainly Scottish audience.By infoxrs

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Newscast 5: Where have all the workers gone? 51:03

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Top stories: Scotland's massive wind-power potential, Latest on Fergusson Marine shipbuilders, reflections on the UK's lack of an early Covid plan (who's fault was that?) and a new album from Scottish singer-guitarist, Joe Quinn. Do you have news for us? Get in touch - [email protected] infoxrs

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Newscast 2: News for Scotland 46:14

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featuring the Scottish parliament discussing Gaza, the Scottish government's emergency resilience room, the science of climate change, the John McLean 100 song contest in November, plus some of the week's top stories, up to the 26th of October 23. More next week: It's news where we are! Got news for us? Send it in - [email protected]…

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Deireadh Sliochd Na Leòidich - Magaidh Nic a' Ghobhainn 19:17

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Seo agaibh sgeulachd à Eilean Leòidhais air a h-innse le Magaidh Nic a' Ghobhainn. ’S ann aig Na Leòdaich, Clann ’ic Leòid, a bha smachd air Eilean Leòdhais airson iomadh linn. Ach thug an Crùn seilbh air fearrann Leódhais ga na Sìophartaich -Clann ‘ic Choinnich, ann an 1611. Thug Iarla Shìophairt òrdugh gu feumadh na bhuineadh ga cinn-feadha na Le…

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An Gaisgeach Bhuzancy - Ruairidh Greumach 23:02

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Seo dhuibh sgeulachd pearsanta air a h-innse le Ruairidh Greumach às an Eilean Sgitheanach. 's ann mu dheidhinn aon de na sinnsearan aig Ruairidh a th' ann, Aonghas MacMhaolain à Leòdhas, a bha na shaighdear anns a' Chiad Chogadh Mòr. Choisinn Aonghas tòrr chliù airson a ghaisgeachd tron a' chogadh is choisinn e an tiotal An Gaisgeach Bhuzancy bhon…

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Dàna-Thursan ri Aibideil nan Craobhan - Ariel Killick 26:53

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Dàna-Thursan ri Aibideil nan Craobhan – Adventures with the Gaelic Tree Alphabet Tha an Gille Dubh/Glèidheadair na Coille cho dubhach is e ag ionndrainn nan craobhan is a chuideachd a chaidh am fuadachadh, gu bheil e air a dhachaigh anns a’ choille a thrèigsinn gus suidhe na aonar air barr beinne, a’ fàgail nan àilleagan uile aige aig Sìne, airson …

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An Leon XIII - Marcas Mac an Tuairneir 21:33

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Seo dhuibh sgeulachd eachdraidheil à Èirinn air a h-innse le Marcas Mac an Tuairneir. Bha long Frangach, an Leon XIII, a' seòladh eadar Portland is Corcaigh is chaidh a bhriseadh air na creagan faisg air Caoilte nuair a thàinig stoirm uabhasach. Cluinnear mun oidhirp ghaisgeil a rinn muinntir Chaoilte gus na seòlaidearan Frangach a shabhladh. This …

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Sgeulachdan Thormoid - Ruairidh Gray 21:03

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Seo dhuibh dà sgeulachd èibhinn a chruthaich Tormod Mac'illeEathain, nach maireann, air an innse le Ruairidh Gray à Uibhist a Deas. 's e 'A' Bhean-Uasal NicÌomhair à Cnoc an t-Soluis air a' Bhac' tiotal a' chiad sgeulachd, sgeulachd mu dheidhinn ban-Leòdhasach a tha a' siubhal gu Tibet gus coinneachadh ri cuideigin sònraichte. Agus 's e 'Cladh Hàll…

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Sgeulachd Shrath Ghlais - Ceit Langhorne 25:53

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Gille Padara Dubh agus Mac ‘ic Ailein - Màrtainn Mac an t-Saoir 23:51

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By Scottish Storytelling Forum

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An t-Iasg Òir - Ruairidh Mac'illeathain 25:23

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Fàilte do Sgeul is Seanchas, pod-craoladh ùr bho Fòram Sgeulachdan na h-Alba (TRACS) far an cluinnear measgachadh de sgeulachdan traidiseanta, eachdraidheil is èibhinn anns a' Ghàidhlig bho chuid de na sgeulaichean as fheàrr ann an Alba agus thall thairis. Am mìos seo, cluinnidh sinn bho Ruairidh Mac'illeathain à Inbhir Nis leis an sgeulachd, An t-…

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Episode 2: Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist - Part 2 - The 'new' audiences 11:29

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Zurich based Gerd Leonhard is one of the world's leading media futurists, and an inspiring motivational speaker, as well as an artist and musician. Gerd talked about 'The End of Control' and addressed how the broadband-enabled, always-on world of digital natives equipped with 4.5 billion mobile devices impacts on emerging cultural practice.…

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Episode 1: Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist - Part 1 - Everything is going digital 17:26

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Zurich based Gerd Leonhard is one of the world's leading media futurists, and an inspiring motivational speaker, as well as an artist and musician. Gerd talked about 'The End of Control' and addressed how the broadband-enabled, always-on world of digital natives equipped with 4.5 billion mobile devices impacts on emerging cultural practice.…

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Episode 3: Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist - Part 3 - Protecting our creations 8:09

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Zurich based Gerd Leonhard is one of the world's leading media futurists, and an inspiring motivational speaker, as well as an artist and musician. Gerd talked about 'The End of Control' and addressed how the broadband-enabled, always-on world of digital natives equipped with 4.5 billion mobile devices impacts on emerging cultural practice.…

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Episode 4: Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist - Part 4 - Getting attention (advertising) 9:33

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Zurich based Gerd Leonhard is one of the world's leading media futurists, and an inspiring motivational speaker, as well as an artist and musician. Gerd talked about 'The End of Control' and addressed how the broadband-enabled, always-on world of digital natives equipped with 4.5 billion mobile devices impacts on emerging cultural practice.…

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Episode 5: Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist - Part 5 - Content models of the future 10:06

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Zurich based Gerd Leonhard is one of the world's leading media futurists, and an inspiring motivational speaker, as well as an artist and musician. Gerd talked about 'The End of Control' and addressed how the broadband-enabled, always-on world of digital natives equipped with 4.5 billion mobile devices impacts on emerging cultural practice.…

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Episode 6: Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist - Part 6 - Feels like free 6:03

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Zurich based Gerd Leonhard is one of the world's leading media futurists, and an inspiring motivational speaker, as well as an artist and musician. Gerd talked about 'The End of Control' and addressed how the broadband-enabled, always-on world of digital natives equipped with 4.5 billion mobile devices impacts on emerging cultural practice.…

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Episode 7: Gerd Leonhard, Media Futurist - Part 7 - Its a different world now 9:33

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Zurich based Gerd Leonhard is one of the world's leading media futurists, and an inspiring motivational speaker, as well as an artist and musician. Gerd talked about 'The End of Control' and addressed how the broadband-enabled, always-on world of digital natives equipped with 4.5 billion mobile devices impacts on emerging cultural practice.…

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Episode 8: Brian Newman, Tribeca Film Institute - Part 1 - The impact of youtube 9:26

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Brian Newman is CEO of the Tribeca Film Institute in New York, the result of the recent combination of Renew Media and TFI, the non-profit arm of the Tribeca Film Festival. Brian is a practitioner who has 'walked the talk' in transforming the ability of organisations to enrich their audiences through the media arts. He was joined in discussion by H…

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Episode 9: Brian Newman, Tribeca Film Institute - Part 2 - Four eyed monsters 10:18

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Brian Newman is CEO of the Tribeca Film Institute in New York, the result of the recent combination of Renew Media and TFI, the non-profit arm of the Tribeca Film Festival. Brian is a practitioner who has 'walked the talk' in transforming the ability of organisations to enrich their audiences through the media arts. He was joined in discussion by H…

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Episode 10: Brian Newman, Tribeca Film Institute - Part 3 - Using new tools 11:05

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Brian Newman is CEO of the Tribeca Film Institute in New York, the result of the recent combination of Renew Media and TFI, the non-profit arm of the Tribeca Film Festival. Brian is a practitioner who has 'walked the talk' in transforming the ability of organisations to enrich their audiences through the media arts. He was joined in discussion by H…

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Episode 11: Brian Newman, Tribeca Film Institute - Part 4 - Conversation with Hannah McGill 11:54

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Brian Newman is CEO of the Tribeca Film Institute in New York, the result of the recent combination of Renew Media and TFI, the non-profit arm of the Tribeca Film Festival. Brian is a practitioner who has 'walked the talk' in transforming the ability of organisations to enrich their audiences through the media arts. He was joined in discussion by H…