Scottish Independence Podcasts

Welcome to Episode 3 of our Indy Jigsaw series where we look ahead to life after that independence vote. In this episode we ask ourselves whether Scotland is really as open and welcoming a country as we would aspire it to be?  How can we do better? With coverage of the UN Stand up to Racism march which took place in Glasgow on 19th march, including speeches from Aamer Anwar, Scottish lawyer and ac...

Ep 6 The Birth of Scotland Part 1

Welcome!  It's been another hectic month in the world of Scottish Politics, culture and activism.  Join us as we put the bits and Pieces together to see what the big picture looks like. This month we have topical titbits from: AUOB Paisley Rally speeches Holyrood debate on Shared Prosperity Fund Who is getting rich from our fuel price hikes Stand up to Racism rally speeches  Ukrainian refugee resp...

Episode 2 of our series Mibbes Aye tackles the subject of a the practicalities of introducing a new currency for Scotland.  SNP policy is to implement a new Scottish currency as soon as practicable after independence, although there is some debate about how long that might take.  In this episode, Mibbes Aye hosts Fiona McGregor and Marlene Halliday revisit a panel discussion and audience Q+A  orig...

Our guest podcast this month is a timely discussion between members of Yes Dunbar and SNP MSP for Glasgow Anniesland, Bill Kidd, discussion the implications of Scottish Independence on the Uk's nuclear deterrent.  Russian aggression in Ukraine and wider threats to NATO bring this topic sharply into the spotlight.  Bill gives his own perspective as a veteran anti nuclear campaigner and answers ques...

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

Our Guest Podcast this month comes from Yes Dunbar who have kindly allowed us to share their discussion with journalist and Bella Caledonia blogger Mike Small. The topic is the politics of food and the concept of food sovereignty, and as you will find out, this is a fascinating and multi-layered concept - BUT the end of the day, we all need to eat! Please subscribe to our podcast channel if you ha...

Welcome to Ep 2 of our series The Indy Jigsaw Show hosted by Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor from  IndependenceLive media.  In this show we cast our minds beyond the Yes vote and consider what life will be like as a normal independent country.  Please subscribe and share with anyone you think would enjoy this podcast. In this episode we look at the Scots Leid, or language, with the help of fou...

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

THE SCOTTISH HISTORY YOU'VE NEVER HEARD TOLD Stuart McHardy's revisioning of Scotland's History. First produced for https://indylive.radio. Follow Stuart on https://stuartmchardy.wordpress.com/

Welcome to the February 2022 edition of our Bits and Pieces podcast - and what a month it has been! Topical titbits this month include:  First Minister's statement on the Ukraine invasion,  Ian Blackford at PMQ - including his ejection for speaking truth to power,  the STUC cost of living crisis demo, The Queen's Jubilee, the Annual Scottish Household Survey, Holyrood's refusal of consent for the...

Welcome to the first episode of our new monthly show Mibbes Aye hosted by Fiona McGregor and Marlene Halliday. In Episode 1 we are joined by Dr Craig Dalzell of Commonweal who gives a presentation on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.  In particular he sets out the journey towards net zero, the progress which can be made under our current powers and what will have to wait for indepen...

In 2021 a Scottish Citizens Assembly was convened to consider climate change and the journey to net zero.   Work took place remotely over 7 weekends.  You can see all evidence sessions and the plenary discussions on the website https://climateassembly.scot A report with recommendations was presented to the Scottish Government, who gave a written response, both of which are available on the website...

The role of particular scientists in opposing policies to slow and halt global warming has been extensively documented. The role of economists, however, has received less attention. Until now. We are joined by Ben Franta as part of our Road To Cop 26 series to talk about big oil and the role the industry played (supported by Economists) to deny the impact of fossil fuels in warming the planet and...

Join Kairin and Willam as they speak to Tim Rideout about the need to establish a Scottish Reserve Bank ahead of Scottish Independence.  00:50 Kairin talks about her slot on BBC Radio Scotland 03:10 Announcement by Nicola Sturgeon about CAMBO 04:30 Dr Tim Rideout talks about his academic background 05:00 What got Tim interested in central banks?

On the first anniversary of the TPNW  we ask  Scottish CND how we will rid Scotland of Trident. All the British nuclear weapons are in Scotland at Faslane Naval Base just 30 miles from Glasgow.  By renewing and increasing the number of weapons on the Clyde, the Westminster administration is breaking international law.  In this first episode of our new monthly series "the Indy Jigsaw Show", hosts M...

Independence Live Media is proud to announce two new shows which premiere this month, hosted by Marlene Halliday and Fiona McGregor, which will be broadcast as videos on Independence Live's Youtube channel and there will also be a special podcast version. The Indy Jigsaw Show will be a monthly magazine style daytime show with guest interviews and topical news clips.   Mibbes Aye? is also a monthly...

Host John Drummond chats with historian and author Jenny Eales, whose Random Scottish History website contains an accessible collection of pre 1900 Scottish Literature, History, Art and Folklore , including newspaper articles from the time of the Treaty of Union.  Some fascinating comparisons between the discourse of the day and present day debate.  Who would have thought that, in highlighting the...

Welcome to the January 22 round up bits and pieces that have caught our attention this month! Including: Lesley Riddoch - A good place to start AC Grayling - Scotland in the EU Mike Russell - What will the border look like Leah Gunn Barratt - A currency factsheet Mark Drakeford - Covid Press conference Dr Philippa Whitford - Creeping privatisaton of the NHS David Hope Jones - Scotland's distinctiv...

Building the Scottish State Show: Series 1 - Episode 18 - Prof Alf Baird On this week's show, Dr Mark McNaught is joined by Prof Alf Baird Alf Baird was, prior to his retirement in 2016, Professor of Maritime Business and Director of the Maritime Research Group at Edinburgh Napier University. He has a PhD in Strategic Management in Global Shipping. His specialist area of research and teaching is s...

Host John Drummond's first guest for 2022 is the very popular SNP MP Dr Philippa Whitford.  In this fascinating discussion, the conversation ranges from the creeping privatisation of the English NHS and the threat to our Scottish NHS,  the need for a wellbeing economy to rebuild our society after Covid, how the Scottish Conservatives will fare in an independent Scotland, when the referendum might...

While away a dark January day with this very interesting interview from October 2021 with Professor AC Grayling, chatting to host John Drummond about Brexit, Scottish Independence and more. https://www.acgrayling.com

In the final episode of our series of conversations with climate activists, host Marlene Halliday chats to two Buddhist members of Extinction Rebellion about the Buddhist perspective on the climate emergency and their experiences at COP26. Music is by Scott Buckley