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The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

Lesley Riddoch and Fraser Thompson

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Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with co-host Fraser Thompson. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.
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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular “must listen” insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines. Scot ...
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Scottish Liberty Podcast

Scottish Liberty Podcast

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Two Scottish Libertarians Discuss Current Affairs. Scottish Liberty Podcast brought to you by Antony Sammeroff and Tom Laird will deconstruct the news and current events from a 3rd wing, libertarian, perspective. Everything in Scotland seems to be left-vs-right but we are more interested in freedom than partisanship. Subscribe!
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Our Scottish Future

Our Scottish Future

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Join former UK Prime Minter Gordon Brown and the Our Scottish Future team for conversation and debate with interesting individuals, smart thinkers and people with new ideas about how we can build a more cooperative UK. Our Scottish Future fights for a better Scotland within a reformed UK, and for a more cooperative UK.
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You may have seen him on the telly, or heard him on the wireless. But Brian Taylor is back on the airwaves - this time, delving into Scotland's politics with The Herald. He'll be bringing fresh analysis and insight into the biggest stories across Scotland, drawing on years of experience in the media industry, and talking to the people who make and break the news. ________________________________________________ Produced by Elle Duffy & Ema Sabljak. Email: [email protected] to get ...
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'Mon The Workers

Scottish Trades Union Congress

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Welcome to ‘Mon the Workers, a brand new podcast brought to you by the Scottish Trades Union Congress. On this podcast we’ll be bringing you into conversations with workers, activists and leading experts to talk about workers struggles in Scotland and how workers are coming together to fight back. So whether you’re a seasoned trade unionist, or someone who’s newly interested in workers struggles in Scotland, this is the podcast for you.
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A podcast about Scotland for people of Scottish heritage in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and everywhere else we've ended up. We speak with top-notch journalists, best-selling authors, podcasters and distinguished academics about everything from Wallace and whisky to Irn-Bru and independence. Join us as we discover Scotland's past, present and future.
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Sustainable Sounds

(Fife Branch) Scottish Green Party

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Green voices have never been more important as we face up to the climate emergency. The Scottish Greens have been leading the change, delivering the social, economic and environmental justice our society deserves. Our ambitions for Scotland are limitless. This is the podcast produced by the Fife Branch of the Scottish Green Party. Tune in to hear content relevant to the county, country and Green politics. If you are already a Green voter, or trying to find out a bit more about us, then this ...
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Scotland Reimagined

Scotland Reimagined

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Inspiring ideas and stories to promote discussion on the topic of improving Scotland for everyone. Weekly podcasts on a variety of topics from health, environment, economy, justice in Scotland and much much more.
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Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health Podcast

Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health

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This podcast series aims to promote fresh conversation among a broad cross section of people, in order to share understanding of the current issues that challenge Scotland's social and economic development and stimulate the exchange of ideas that can help shape the future. Based on a review of three roundtable discussions, conducted in June 2007 by the Scottish Development Centre for Mental Health (SDC), this series features input from some of Scotland's top business leaders, social entrepre ...
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Daniel Hewitt and Shehab Khan from the ITV News politics team chew through the week's big UK political stories and give Political Editor Robert Peston a call from wherever he is to get his take on it all. We'll also be talking to special guests from the world of politics and beyond - and hear from ITV's political correspondents based around the country to find out what's happening beyond the Westminster bubble.
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The Go Radio Politics Show is hosted by veteran political journalist Bernard Ponsonby, this is the show for the people - cutting through the noise to focus on what truly matters in Scottish politics. Bernard leads the way with sharp analysis, spirited debate, and unfiltered commentary. Whether you’re deeply political or just politically curious, this is your space to listen, learn, and join the conversation.
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You Call That Radio?

Mark.All.Trades

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The meaning of life, the art of everything and sometimes hings about crisps. A mixture of interviews, rants and skits squished together with music. From the deep talk to the daft chat featuring artists and personalities from Glasgow and beyond.
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SPECTRE Podcast

Nathan Hennebry

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Spectre - A Scottish based communist podcast, standing in complete and solidified solidarity with the working class of all nations, aims to further the campaign of devotion to, principally, raising the workers to the level of revolutionaries capable of overthrowing the capitalist mode of production and implementing communism, both nationally and internationally. We’ll be interviewing a wide range of guests from a number of socialist/left wing organisations and groups, as well as discussing M ...
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The Scotsman's political reporters guide you through the changing landscape of Scottish politics. From Scottish Independence to education and everything in between, they will offer unrivalled insight, explain the political issues of the day, take a deeper look into the problems behind them and introduce you to those who are ultimately tasked with solving them. The Steamie is a Laudable production by the Scotsman.
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The Tragically Absurd

Tragically Absurd

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The Tragically Absurd Show is a monument to mediocrity and frustration. We have lofty goals but we get tired easily. Here's what we know though: we will tickle both your fancy and your ear holes, we will make you laugh and cringe at the same time. We aim to get you to ask questions of the world around you while at the same time making fun of it, nothing is safe, nothing is sacred.
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Join us on ’The Walk The Line Podcast’ for inspiring and educational interviews with real people from all walks of life. This podcast features in-depth conversations with entrepreneurs, artists, activists, and everyday individuals who share their personal stories, experiences, and unique perspectives. So, take a walk with us and be inspired by the real stories, life lessons, and diverse journeys of real people from all walks of life.
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The Scottish Independence Podcast

Scot Independence Podcast

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The Scottish Independence Podcast is the first and oldest podcast documenting the Scottish Independence movement. Interviews with activists, politicians, artists, writers and more, and occasionally a comedy episode. https://www.facebook.com/TheScottishIndependencePodcast https://twitter.com/mgreenwell https://michaelgreenwell.wordpress.com/
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The Farmers Guardian podcast brings you real farmer stories, the latest news and discussion about all the issues affecting the farming community. Listen on the go as the Farmers Guardian team talk through the latest issues across the dairy, livestock and arable sectors affecting your farming business, featuring special guests who share their personal experiences.
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Talk Media

The Big Light

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Broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove and Professor Eamonn O’Neill host Talk Media: a forensic analysis of how the media works, and who works the media. Packed full of candid commentary and informed opinion, Talk Media features a weekly guest commentator from the worlds of journalism, entertainment and politics. Hour-long episodes are published weekly on Wednesday evenings via Patreon. Join now to listen for 99p per week (+ VAT): patreon.com.talkmedia
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Each week Christian MP Tim Farron unpacks the murky world of politics and encourages believers around the UK to engage prayerfully. Tim will share what life is like in Parliament, which issues Christians should care about and what you can do to make a difference. Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm or download the podcast from your chosen podcast provider.
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Constitutionally Sound

Constitutionally Sound

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Trying to keep up with the ever-changing debate over constitutional change? You’re not alone. Constitutionally Sound is here to bring you analysis of some of the major constitutional issues affecting politics today. Join our host, Allan Little, as he engages our impartial experts in discussions of Brexit, Scottish independence, devolution, and much more. Find out what’s going on, and what to expect next, in the world of constitutional politics.
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Women’s Rights Network

Women’s Right Network

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We are a network of women from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with one main focus: to defend the sex-based rights of women.We are not aligned to any political party - we are women of all political persuasions and none. Our position is "Respect My Sex" - we support candidates who understand the rights and needs of women, regardless of party.WRN has around 60 geographical groups, with more than 1200 members. Our members are of all ages, sexual orientation, races, disability, emp ...
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Nordic Horizons

Nordic Horizons

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How do the Nordic nations consistently top international league tables? Between Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland they are the world's best democracy, the best place to be a woman, the best educated people and the happiest. They regularly top UNICEF's child wellbeing index, lead on the Green Transition and have an enduring emphasis on equality that's the envy of the world. Nordic Horizons is a Scottish-based group that's been interested in learning more from our nearest European n ...
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Chopper's Politics

The Telegraph

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The Telegraph's weekly politics podcast, presented by Christopher "Chopper" Hope. The podcast has interviews with top politicians and commentators and analysis from the Telegraph’s Westminster team. Chopper's Politics is a must listen for those who want to understand British politics, delving into various aspects of policy, key players, and the internal movements of Westminster’s political parties. With a focus on the Conservative Party (Tories), the podcast examines the party’s policies, st ...
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The Agenda

Policy Exchange

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The Agenda is a new podcast from Policy Exchange, described recently by LBC's Iain Dale as "the pre-eminent think tank in the Westminster village". It covers our latest research and immediate reactions to current affairs. We bring you analysis from our team of experts along with guest appearances from the leading thinkers in their fields. The current series responds to the Coronavirus outbreak and its wide-ranging impact on all aspects of government policy.
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The Royal Irish Academy

The Royal Irish Academy

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The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hEireann is an all-Ireland, independent, academic body that promotes study and excellence in the sciences, humanities and social sciences. It is the principal learned society in Ireland and has over 420 members who are elected in recognition of their academic achievements. The Royal Irish Academy, the academy for the sciences and humanities for the whole of Ireland will vigorously promote excellence in scholarship, recognise achievements in learning, ...
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Society Behind the Stats | The NatCen Podcast

National Centre for Social Research (NatCen)

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Society Behind the Stats speaks to leading social scientists and political experts on the themes and trends that have defined social research over several decades. Together with host, Sierra Mesplie-Escott they discuss the evolving views and experiences of people across the country. Since 1969, the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) has been conducting research and gathering evidence to inform key policy decisions and provide valuable insights into human behaviour and attitudes. In ...
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In this timely episode, Glasgow Pensioners for Independence sit down with Colin Fox, national spokesperson for the Scottish Socialist Party, for a wide ranging discussion on Scotland's shifting political landscape. Recorded just ahead of the Hamilton by-election, the conversation explores the future of hte independence movement, the role of left-wi…
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Donate to support the podcast There's been a lot of missing in action in this week's podcast. Where is the Scottish government and the SNP when an energy supplier, Octopus, calls for zonal pricing that would give Scotland the cheapest energy in Europe? They're kind of missing in action. We talk about the latest proposals by Rachel Reeves, which loo…
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It’s our final episode of the season, and Tim is joined by a familiar voice: Lord Russell Rook of Wimbledon.He’s been on the podcast before, but earlier this year he was appointed as a Labour Peer by Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Tim catches up with him to chat about how his faith has shaped his work over the years, and to hear his take on the govern…
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Send us a text In conversation with Magi Gibson, leading voice in Scottish poetry, author, creative writing tutor and literary events organiser. A fascinating listen to Magi who is a feminist and a powerful voice against blacklisting and cancellation for gender critical beliefs If you enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to hear more, g…
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Go Radio Politics Show: July 13, 2025 This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio. Host: Bernard Ponsonby Guests: Dorothy Grace Elder: Campaigning and investigative journalist and former MSP Jim Eadie: Director of Strategy and Communications for ALBA Party Daniel Johnson: Labour MSP currently leading busine…
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Joined by Sam Paton of the Save Loch Lomond campaign, we explore and examine the current campaign to save Loch Lomond from the clutches of Flamingo Land. We discuss the formation of the campaign, what are the plans that Flamingo Land have proposed, the damage that development would have on the national park, how the Scottish Government is hiding be…
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Highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland Conference | June 2025 | In this episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene share selected highlights from the Independence Forum Scotland summer conference, held in June 2025. They explore key moments from a day packed with fresh ideas, thought-provoking questions, and bold visions for Scotland’s futu…
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The Farmers Guardian team recorded this week's podcast live from Groundswell 2025. In this episode you will hear from a variety of people including the team at Lannock Farm who host Groundswell and talk about their farming systems. Well-known charity Jamie's Farm is also featured, with founder Jamie Fielden talking about his roundtable discussion w…
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As part of our special podcast series brought to you by the School of Sustainable Food and Farming at Harper Adams University, this episode discusses sustainable farming practices and how to encourage the widespread adoption of such practices across the industry. Leprino Foods' sustainability manger Ben Williams, Liz Bowles, a net zero consultant a…
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Send us a text All political parties making up the Senedd in Wales were formally approached by the Women’s Rights Network in Wales to have us come and speak with them about the importance of immediately complying with the Equality Act 2010 further to legal language clarification by the UK Supreme Court on 16th April 2025. Only the Welsh Conservativ…
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Send us a text Scotland's cities face an unprecedented affordable housing crisis that threatens the very fabric of our urban communities. With housing completions falling 7% in 2024 to just 19,797 homes and social sector completions plummeting 22% to only 4,731 affordable homes, Scotland is moving backwards on one of its most critical challenges. T…
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Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie reflect on Keir Starmer surviving last week's back bench mutiny but has he quietly lost the crew? Will this be regarded as a moment that instigated further ferment? Also, reflections on the death of Tory grandee, Lord Norman Tebbit at the age of 94. Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other gr…
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On this week's episode, we talk about the putative new Left-wing party possibly headed by Jeremy Corbyn. We speculate on why he hasn't said he will join it and what is happening on the Scottish front with a group that's promising a meeting in October. It's not very clear whether it supports independence or not. We talk about the victory of a left c…
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This week, Tim is joined by the Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Guli Francis-Dehqani.They discuss her powerful testimony, her experience of life in the UK as an Iranian refugee, and her current role as Bishop of Chelmsford and member of the House of Lords.They also explore the process of electing the Archbishop of Canterbury.Tim reflects, too, on…
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Send us a text Women’s Rights Network was delighted to have guest Sharron Davies to join on Zoom to explore the movement in both domestic and international sports in light of the FA decision to ban men from female football teams and World Boxing's introduction of mandatory sex testing, to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that w…
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A Bonus episode with updates on three important topics discussed at the IFS spring conference in March 2025: 00:01:34 Scotland's Land Reforms - John Hutchison 00:10:00 Scotland's Energy - John Proctor 00:24:50 Scotland's Democracy - Geoff Bush 00:30:55 Comment from the floor 00:34:35 Forward look This Friday's podcast episode will be the Poverty an…
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Air Date: July 6, 2025 This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio. Guests: Zubir Ahmed (Labour MP, Glasgow South West) Ruairi Kelly (SNP, Glasgow City Councillor) Rachael Hamilton (Scottish Conservatives MSP) Kenny MacAskill (Leader, Alba Party) Headlines One year of Labour government – success or failure?…
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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr Robert Graham of Graham’s Family Dairy, a proudly homegrown Scottish dairy business deeply rooted in family values and strong relationships with producers across Scotland and just south of the border. Live from the Royal Highland Show, Dr Graham discusses the journey of growing the family business, ded…
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🎙️ IndyPodcasters, Fiona and Marlene chat with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch about her latest documentary project – a powerful new film exploring why Finland is the happiest country in the world 🇫🇮✨ Scotland has already adopted Finland’s famous Baby Boxes, but what else can we learn? Lesley dives into: 🔹 Finland’s world-reno…
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Send us a text Scotland's commitment to free university tuition has long been a source of national pride, symbolizing our values of educational equality and social justice. But behind this cherished policy lies a growing financial crisis that threatens the very foundation of Scottish higher education. In this compelling episode, we examine whether …
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Send us a text Susan Smith from For Women Scotland exclusively joins the Women’s Rights Network to recount the extraordinary battle of three women determined to hold the Scottish government to account and who successfully secured a ruling from the UK Supreme Court that has sent positive shockwaves across the Western world. Susan details the outrage…
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Send us a text A month on from the UK Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that the legal definition of woman within equality law refers to biological sex, WRN Wales held the Welsh Senedd to account. The #StepUpSenedd campaign was launched on the steps of the Welsh Parliament in Cardiff Bay. Women from across Wales gathered with a clear message for poli…
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The SNP are eleven points ahead of Scottish Labour for Holyrood as Keir Starmer’s popularity continues to plummet.The Labour Prime Minister’s net approval rating stands at minus 42 after a difficult first year in office.Between winter fuel cuts, the severe welfare reforms which were chopped and changed at the last minute and the continuing cost of …
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You can donate to support and keep the podcast going by becoming a Pal or Buddy of the Podcast at https://lesleyriddoch.com/podcast/subscribe By the time you listen this, you'll know what we don't, which is the result of the disability cuts vote in the House of Commons, the revised package, which will now only put 150,000 people into poverty. And t…
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This week, Tim is joined by Labour MP for Ashford, Sojan Joseph. He chats with Tim about his faith and his journey to Westminster, having entered Parliament just a year ago as one of the 411 MPs who delivered Labour’s landslide victory. Tim also weighs in on the row involving his Lib Dem colleague, Chris Coghlan MP, whose priest has refused him com…
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Send us a text At a visit to the magnificent Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, managed by the National Trust, a member of WRN Derbyshire and Staffordshire was dismayed to find that even the celebration of women in the medium of something as innocuous as embroidery is not safe from a woman-hating ideological infestation. Where a modern tapestry exhibitio…
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Send us a text In our final episode, we tackle the crucial question: how do we actually make universal payments happen in Scotland? This episode provides a practical roadmap for implementation while painting an inspiring vision of what a transformed Scotland could look like. We begin with lessons from international pioneers. Finland's basic income …
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Air Date: June 29, 2025 This is a catch-up version of Bernard Ponsonby's live, weekly Sunday show on Go Radio. Host: Bernard Ponsonby Guests: Ian Blackford: Former SNP Westminster Leader Douglas Lumsden: Scottish Conservative MSP Sir Tom Clarke: Former Labour MP and author This episode dives into Scotland’s most pressing political and social issues…
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery and David Bol discuss the extraordinary evidence given by ex-Dundee Uni principal Iain Gillespie to a Holyrood committee. Elsewhere, David has the latest from the Offshore Energies UK conference in Aberdeen, and Alistair interviews Russell Gunson from the Robertson Trust about the idea of a minimum income guarantee. Lea…
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The First Minister answers questions from Party Leaders and other MSPs in this weekly question time. Topics covered this week include: Joe FitzPatrick To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to the Sarcoma UK report, Unique Among Cancers. Tim Eagle To ask the First Minister what the Scottish Government's response is to …
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In this upbeat episode, Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene speak with Fatima Joji, a member of the National Executive of Women for Independence (WFI), about the organisation’s bold relaunch on International Women’s Day . WFI played a vital role in the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, building a respected and influential grassroots network of wo…
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This week’s Farmers Guardian has ‘gone green’ as we take a deep dive into what regenerative farming means for you, as farmers, and how it relates to today’s farming industry. To investigate this further, Katie Fallon and Jane Thynne spoke to Northumberland mixed farmer, Stuart Johnston, on his own journey into regen, what a regen system looks like …
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This week, Tim is joined by Professor and author John Lennox, the keynote speaker at this year's Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast.The annual gathering brought together over 800 people in Westminster Hall to worship, pray, and reflect on the question: Can God be present in the public square?In addition, Tim offers his thoughts on the ongoing situation…
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Yesterday, the Scottish Government published their medium-term financial strategy, which kicks off the Scottish Budget process. Hannah Randolph is joined by FAI Director Mairi Spowage to share their reactions. (2:08) What does the medium-term financial strategy do?(8:47) Financial strategy across spending areas(18:04) Public sector reform(25:06) Lo…
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The 4th of July marks the first anniversary of Keir Starmer's election victory and time as Prime Minister. Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie evaluate his first 12 months in No 10 Downing Street, breaking down performance into domestic and foreign affairs performance. Focussing on UK, Scottish and Global politics, if you like other great political po…
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Iranian officials have vowed to "decisively respond" after it accused Israel of violating the ceasefire between the nations. The country's Supreme National Security Council said its armed forces were ready. Donald Trump blasted both countries, claiming "they don't know what the f***k they are doing," in a furious rant to reporters live on air. At h…
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Send us a text The Women’s Rights Network is delighted to welcome back Michael Foran to shed much needed honest sunlight on the implications of the Supreme Court ruling. Michael, a lecturer in public law at Glasgow University and an expert in equality law, strips away much of the blustering misinformation being churned out regarding the legal impli…
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