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What if we could revolutionise the way we finance all our public services and have enough left to pay a Universal Basic Income without paying income tax, council tax, National Insurance or VAT? Our guest this week on the Indy Jigsaw Show is Graeme McCormick. Graeme thinks he has found a way to create a fairer society with wellbeing at its heart by …

Holyrood is in recess this month, but don't worry, there is no shortage of topics to muse over, including the meltdown in Westminster as the PM's chaotic actions finally catch up with him, we also look at the route to Indyref2 the next step of which seems to be the Supreme Court. We showcase some of the best performances from our MPs as they swelte…

Your pension is safe. In this presentation, Dr Tim Rideout from the Scottish Currency Group sets out the implications for independence on various kinds of pensions - including state pension, public sector, private, self invested, Scottish and Uk civil service. In 2014 the effect on pensions was a key question in the debate on Scottish Independence.…

The Nation Talks to guest SNP MP Tommy Sheppard. Host John Drummond quizzes Tommy on life at Westminster and his thoughts on the forthcoming independence referendum. You can also watch the video version of this discussion on Independence Live's Youtube channel (broadcast on 11th May).โดย YesCowal Podcasts

Welcome to a bonus episode of the Scottish Independence Podcast, bringing you the First Minister's launch of the next in the series of Building a New Scotland briefing papers, plus Q and A with the press. This paper is called Renewing Democracy and is available on the Scottish Government website www.gov.scot Our normal Friday podcast schedule resum…

FM Nicola Sturgeon has launched the Indyref 2 campaign so we take a look at different ways of raising the visibility of the Yes campaign, from marches and bridges to all sorts of artwork including Yes stones, Yes slates and gnomes! Take a look at our YT channel Indylive Extra to see more of the artwork discussed, or check out the Yes slates website…

Welcome to our monthly round-up of topical titbits! This month regular presenter Fiona is joined by James, another member of the Indylive Podcast team to share our opinions on the issues arising in June 2022. Subjects up for discussion are: Alternative Jubilee events Westminster's agenda of shame including cost of living crisis, Rwanda deportation …

It is ON! Today the FM announces the date for Indyref 2 and sets out the process to take us there, with a plan B as backup in case the Westminster government continues to deny democracy. A powerful performance, and seems to have taken the opposition by surprise, judging by their responses.โดย YesCowal Podcasts

This week's guest podcast is the launch of the promised Independence Referendum campaign which is planned to take place in October 2023! Most of the mainstream media restricted their coverage of this press conference to the Frist Minister's statement so we are broadcasting this full version which includes the questions and answer session. The docum…

Dublin based academic and former journalist Dr Paul Gillespie was the guest speaker at two indy events, organised by Grassroots Oban and Glasgow Pensioners for Independence. Our podcast this week takes a selection of questions from both events and Dr Gillespie shares his perspective of likely futures for Scotland, Ireland, the Uk and EU in this fas…

More perspectives on the Claim of Right and other Constitutional matters were covered in the TNT show. Host John Drummond chats with guest Sara Salyers.โดย YesCowal Podcasts

Guests Jenny Eeles and Dr Elliot Bulmer help us look at the options for an independent Scotland's constitution. In last month's Indy Jigsaw show we looked at the work being done to create an interim constitution for Scotland. After that show, lots of people asked about the Claim of Right, so this month we are carrying on that conversation. What is …

Welcome to our monthly round up of topical snippets from Scottish politics, history and culture This month's selection of interesting snippets includes: 01:05 Time for reflection in Scots 05:50 A poem letter to Ukraine 09:30 Pre election open goal 12:07 Scottish council elections 14:25 NI council elections 21:27 Response to the Queen's Speech 24:35…

Special update edition. Bill Ramsay from Scottish CND joins us for an update on the position of Scotland and NATO in the light of the war in Ukraine. Bill also sets the record straight following recent remarks made by MP Stewart McDonald who is the SNP spokesperson on defence. We looked at how the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons can h…

Craig Dalzell and Bill Johnson in conversation with members of Glasgow Pensioners for Independence on the topic of Scotland's ageing population. Topics include ageing well, pensioner poverty and pensions, older people as a national resource to be valued and much more. Bill and Craig will be sharing ideas from their book All of Our Futures which is …

Presented by Iain Bruce. Guests are Maggie Chapman, Scottish Green Party MSP, and Ryan Morrison, Transition Campaigner at Friends of the Earth Scotland. This episode of Rising Clyde, the Scottish Climate Justice Show considers the impacts of the war in Ukraine on energy costs and some potential solutions You can watch the video version of this show…

With guest Mike Russell, this week we look at the benefits of a written constitution for an independent Scotland. Mike tells us about the work being done with grassroots groups to develop an interim constitution. We also have a look at the Icelandic example of a crowdsourced constitution and take to the streets to hear from the citizens of Milngavi…

In Episode 3 of Rising Clyde our guests are Roza Salih and Aaron McDonald, both candidates in this week's Scottish local elections, and Ellie Harrison, a campaigner with Get Glasgow Moving. Host Iain Bruce asks them how much the climate is an issue in local politics.โดย YesCowal Podcasts

Topical titbits that caught our eye this month are: 00:51 - Ukraine war - sanctions 03:21 - Partygate 16:13 - Scottish Constitution 28:44 - Mary Lou McDonald 35:36 - IndyX Event 50:05 - Rwanda plan 57:14 - Indy2 Cafe We hope you enjoy this month's selection - please share with anyone you think would find it interesting. You can also see video clips…

TNT show host John Drummond chats to Alyn smith, former MEP and now MP for Stirling. Topics include EFTA vs EU membership, thoughts on the upcoming council elections and whether the independence vote will be split. Alyn also gives his thoughts on the section 30 issue and more You can see the TNT show live every week at 7pm on Wednesdays on Independ…

Welcome to the latest episode of Mibbes Aye, our show for people who would like some more information to help make up their minds on independence. In this episode we drop in on a discussion between Pensioners for Independence and Professor Alf Baird on the question of who owns and runs Scotland's ports and why the current situation is not working f…

Host Iain Bruce, journalist and broadcaster, talks to Anna Brown of Fridays for Future, Megan Rose of STOP CAMBO, and Stephen Smellie of UNISON in the first episode of a new show in Independence Live focused on the climate emergencyโดย YesCowal Podcasts

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/โดย YesCowal Podcasts

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/โดย YesCowal Podcasts

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/โดย YesCowal Podcasts

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/โดย YesCowal 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 …

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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 …

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 r…

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 …

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/โดย YesCowal Podcasts

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/โดย YesCowal Podcasts

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!…

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 th…

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/โดย YesCowal Podcasts

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/โดย YesCowal Podcasts

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…

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 curr…

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 respo…

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…

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 …

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 t…

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. …

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 o…

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.…

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 …

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.comโดย YesCowal Podcasts