The Bylines Scotland Podcast

Come and join the squad and report for us about how the Scottish Parliamentary Election campaigns are going down where you live!

Ronnie and Martin Roche talk about the importance of citizen journalism and how Bylines Scotland has become a voice for the people of Scotland.

Ronnie catches up with Amanda Tennent from "My Scottish Island" about what's been happening on the glorious island of Millport!

On the show today, Ronnie meets Juliana da Penha, the Migrant Women Press Founding Editor. They talked about the importance of providing a sustainable media platform, publish original journalism content produced exclusively by migrant women, offer training and opportunities in the media, and build a community to foster a sense of belonging among them.

When Keir Starmer meets EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in London tomorrow for the UK-EU summit, hopes will be high that a greatly improved deal can be reached compared to the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement negotiated by Boris Johnson when he was in No10. Bylines Scotland's Martin Roche discusses the meeting with Stephens Gethins, SNP MP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, about what he...

Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche discuss the results of the local elections in England and how the rise of Reform could affect the Scottish Parliamentary elections in 2026.

Ronnie Barbour talks to Amanda Tennent about her Facebook page "My Scottish Island". They chat about living and working on Millport, the importance of tourism and the great businesses thriving on the island.

Martin Roche in conversation with the Leader of The Scottish Labour Party, Anas Sarwar. Courtesy of Glad Radio - https://glad.radio

Ronnie Barbour in conversation with Bylines Scotland writer, Martin Roche about the upcoming Festival of Europe that takes place in Scotland on the 3-11th of May 2025.

Ronnie Barbour tries to improve his street cred by chatting to Melissa Knight, whose recent article "Language evolves - don't be so delulu." is up on the Bylines Scotland webpage. https://bylines.scot/society/language-evolves-dont-be-so-delulu/

As part of Bylines Scotland's 'Autism Awareness' month, Ronnie Barbour chats to three mothers from Empower: ED Scotland about what it's like bringing up a child who is neurodivergent in Scotland.

Ronnie Barbour meets the Patriotic Millionaires UK who believe the country deserves proper investment by taxing the richest people who can afford to pay more.

Ronnie Barbour and Martin Roche discuss Nicola Sturgeon's decision not to stand again as an MSP in the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary elections.

Ronnie Barbour talks to William Thomson from Scotonomics about alternative economics and their upcoming "Festival of Economics" in Dundee.

Bylines Scotland's Martin Roche and Stephen Gethins MP, discuss the growing tensions between Donald Trump's America and Europe. Produced by Ronnie Barbour

Bylines Scotland writer, Martin Roche, interviews ex First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP. Courtesy of GLAD Radio. https://glad.radio

Ronnie talks to Lauren MacDonald from Uplift and Mark Ruskell, MSP, spokesperson for the Green Party on environment and transport. They talk about the recent decision by the Scottish Court to reverse approval of the Rosebank oilfield.

Bylines Scotland's Charlie McCarthy talks to Laura Plant from NatureMetrics - a nature technology company which looks to provide solutions for measuring nature. https://www.naturemetrics.com

Citizen journalism for Scotland!

Citiizen Journalism for Scotland!

Citizen journalism for Scotland!

Bylines Scotland writer, Charlie McCarthy in conversation with David Middleton-Brown from EV Camper Van Hire. They talked about the inception of David's company - their plans for the future - and how crucial initiatives like the "Enterprise Programme" is for start-up businesses in Scotland.

Ronnie in conversation with actor and comedian Lubna Kerr. Lubna's humour is based around her Pakistani heritage and plays with stereotypes attached to her background. And, if you go to her show you’ll probably get some cake…

Ronnie Barbour and Stuart Donald discuss Stuart's recent article for Bylines Scotland - "Scotland’s ‘Union dividend’; if ever there was a misnomer…". https://bylines.scot/economics/scotlands-union-dividend-if-ever-there-was-a-misnomer/

Scottish filmmaker, Johnny Barrington, is conducting a masterclass at the prestigious Hebrides International Film Festival. On the podcast he talks to Ronnie Barbour about his career and his first feature film "Silent Roar".