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The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

Lesley Riddoch and Pat Joyce

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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 former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. 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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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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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 - all ...
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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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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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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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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: podcasts@heraldscotland.co.uk 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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The Scottish Housing Podcast

The Scottish Housing Podcast

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If you have a passion for all things housing-related, this podcast is an absolute must-listen as Property man Brian Gilmour & politician Steven Purcell bring you all the latest news from the world of housing. Hosted by a duo of knowledgeable experts, they dive deep into the fascinating world of Scottish housing, covering everything from affordable housing initiatives to innovative architectural designs. But here’s the best part: it’s not just for industry professionals! Whether you’re a home ...
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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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A podcast by Young Friends of the Earth Scotland exploring the concept of Just Transition, talking to experts and activists about what it means from a Scottish perspective. The views, information, or opinions expressed during these podcasts are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of Friends of the Earth Scotland and its employees. This podcast is supported by the Erasmus+ programme and the European Union.
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#EngagetheDisengaged The Untribal Podcast aims to engage people in Scottish politics by transforming the way we speak about big issues... in a way everyone can understand. Innes Burns speaks to both politicians and regular people, bringing the conversation down to ground level. It's an inclusive, relatable media outlet that aims to transform political correspondence.
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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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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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Nature and the Nation explores politics, philosophy, psychology, sociology and economics from a naturalistic, paleoconservative perspective, using the format of a book review. I examine books published in a wide array of time periods, with a special emphasis on the early to middle 20th century, the ancient Greeks, and of course the present.
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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 ESPC Show is the podcast to listen to if you're interested in any part of the Scottish property market! Each week we'll dive into a topic and share all that you need to know about it. Our promise is to provide honest, jargon-free and data driven advice from informative expert guests. Covering everything from buying a home in Scotland for the first time to investing in a rental property, The ESPC Show is the perfect audio companion. ESPC is the home of property in Edinburgh, the Lothians, ...
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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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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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Some people think Freemasonry is on the decline, not if we have anything to say about it! Join On the Level Podcast as we explore that Esoteric side of Freemasonry. We talk about the inner workings of our Fraternity, how to apply it's teachings to your every day life to become a better man, and general current events. Join our host and guests as we explore Freemasonry together and bring our ancient craft into the modern age!
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MOST OF THE TIME A LEAP OF FAITH LEADS TO FAILUREEATS AWAY AT YA, LEADS TO THESE GREY HAIRSfuck, these FEELINGS WITH BIPOLAR, PAUSE, WIPE AWAY TEARSTHESE PAWS WIPE LIKE SHITE WINDY WIPERS,DEALING WITH MA BURD'S SHITEBEEN LOST FOR SOME TIME A SEEK FAITH TO BE MY SAVIOURWHEN DEMONS APPEAR, I FREEZE UP AND SUFFERFUCK, DEALING WITH SHIT SOBER, CAUSE, M…
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Two meetings with Daniela Gradsky, Israel's deputy ambassador to the UK , have dominated the stage this week. We question both the morality and the lack of political judgement of the Scottish government in sanctioning the one with External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson. This has engendered anger and condemnation within the SNP and the wider ind…
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He's only 35 but Labour's Paul Sweeney has already been an MP and now sits as an MSP. He joined Bernard and Alex in the Press Bar in Glasgow to discuss.; 2026 Scottish Parliament Election is "high stakes" in terms of determining the long term future of the UK. "I've seen How hard Anas Sarwar works" - I don't think I'd be up to the job. "My faith in…
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Recorded in the middle of the far right riots across England , myself and Louisa (She Drew the Gun) had a somewhat subdued conversation to the backdrop of the hate ripping through the UK and even suprisingly in her hometown of Liverpool. I made a youtube video with my thoughts about all of that topic here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mg7bF4w6eg…
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With recent market turbulence and new potential recession indicators emerging, Peter St. Onge joins Bob to examine whether market performance accurately reflects the true state of economic health. There is rising debt, growing entitlements, and ongoing structural issues within the US economy, Bob and Professor St. Onge analyze how these factors con…
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Bernard and Alex recapture the lost art of a leisurely political conversation over a pint in the pub - in this case Glasgow's famous journalists pub, The Press Bar. Is this the era of SNP austerity? The Winter Fuel Allowance means test New GERS figures. We examine the state of Scotland's finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…
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The Battle of Falkirk took place on 22nd July 1298 and was a tragic loss for the Scots under William Wallace. His comrade Sir John de Graham, or Graeme, died in the battle and is buried at Trinity church in Falkirk. The De Graeme Society organise an annual commemoration of the battle and the brave Scots who gave their lives defending our freedom. T…
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Quillette podcast host Jonathan Kay speaks with University of Manchester Developmental Biologist Emma Hilton about Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won the gold medal in the women's welterweight event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, despite widely reported indications that Khelif may be biologically male. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…
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Director Mairi Spowage and Deputy Director João Sousa join FAI economist Hannah Randolph to discuss GERS statistics for 2023-24, including the net fiscal balance, details of changes in revenues and spending, how Scotland compares to other UK nations and regions, and what it all means for the independence debate. GERS 2023-24 can be found on the Sco…
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In this episode we begin by reflecting on why there have, as yet , been no far-right riots in Scotland. Is it because, as George Kerevan has suggested in The National, that the development of a civic , progressive Scottish "nationalism" has created a different social/political landscape? We also consider his point that a continuing independence pro…
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Nancy Pelosi has been at the top of US politics for nearly 40 years - as the first, and only, woman in US history to serve as speaker of the House, she has played a central role in some of the most consequential American events of the last two decades, from the Iraq war to the US Capitol attack and Donald Trump’s impeachment. In her latest book, “T…
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Today we go to New York to chat with legendary guitarist/ writer Grasshopper aka Sean Thomas Mackowiak of Mercury Rev fame. This is one of my favourite bands of all time . They came along at a pivotal moment for me as I started digging deeper for more underground records. I remember 'Yer Self is Steam' blowing me away with mixture of curiosity, fea…
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Former Tory MSP and Constitutional Law expert, Professor Adam Tomkins, joins us for a fascinating insight into the constitutional issues Scotland faces plus .... Prof Tomkins voted Labour for Blair McDougall at the General Election Role of Lord Advocate needs fixed - "it's extremely dangerous" He's enthused by the "boring" serious nature of Keir St…
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Bob goes solo to give the historical context and true meaning behind "Say's Law," as well as the caricature presented by Keynesian critics. J.B. Say's A Treatise on Political Economy: Mises.org/HAP460a James Mill, "On the Overproduction and Underconsumption Fallacies": Mises.org/HAP460b The Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Murray Ro…
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FAI Deputy Director João Sousa is joined by OBR Deputy Chief of Staff Laura Gardiner to discuss the OBR's recent work on the drivers of the growing gap in income tax paid per person in Scotland relative to the UK average. Find the OBR's working paper on devolved income tax at: https://obr.uk/forecasts-in-depth/forecast-methodology/#working More OBR…
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Alistair Grant, Rachel Amery, David Bol and Alexander Brown discuss the recent riots and Prime Minister Keir Starmer's response. Meanwhile, six MSPs have entered the race to become the next Scottish Tory leader. Who are the runners and riders? Plus, Alex has the latest on the contest down south. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…
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Scottish Conservative Leadership Candidate and former Olympian, Brian Whittle, takes on challengers. "I'd struggle to vote for Russell Findlay" Douglas Ross standing in General Election was "disrespectful" and cost Tories the seat. "We got what we deserved" in General Election. Scottish Tory leaders have failed on communication. Scottish Tories - t…
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Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp is our guest for the second episode in our new series of podcasts on the theme of A National Conversation for Scotland. Gordon is head of campaigning organisation Believe in Scotland and he joined Indypodcasters Marlene and Fiona in the studio to talk about ambitious plans for a Scottish Citizens' Convention. Topics covered in…
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Kamala Harris has chosen Governor Tim Walz as her Vice President for the 2024 Democrat ticket. After considering nearly a dozen candidates, Harris landed on Walz who has been described as having the most "progressive record" of any of the other contenders. Walz was an early supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, championed abortion rights into state la…
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Rachel Reeves gave a statement last week talking about a black home in the books following Labour's election win in July, and there is intense public and political debate in Westminster and beyond about what happens next. Discussing all this and our latest Political Monitor - published by the Evening Standard - Keiran, Holly and Cameron take you th…
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This episode is devoted almost in its entirety to the far right, Islamophobic, anti-migrant riots taking place across England and in Northern Ireland. Much blame has been laid at the foot of social media but how much responsibility does the press and broadcast media bear for platforming and forwarding far right commentators and views? We also exami…
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Against a backdrop of riots in the UK, misinformation and heightened tensions, a calm analysis of the riots and what they mean. How has the new Labour Government handled the crisis so far? Who is behind the riots? What this says about the UK? Why no riots in Scotland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Recorded in front of a live audience at the 2024 Mises University, Bob discusses recent market turbulence with Mark Thornton. They also delve into the Skyscraper theory and the practicality of the Austrian Business Cycle Theory. Mises University is the world’s leading instructional program in the Austrian School of economics, and is the essential t…
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I have known Elliot Castro for many years through the clubbing/ party scene but it wasn't until I watched his new BBC documentary that I became aware of his incredible backstory that saw him in a 'Catch Me If You Can' style real life movie that saw him travel the globe in first class seats and 5 star hotels despite being skint and unemployed He was…
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My guest on this episode is Baillestons own Michael Blair. This is one for the MMA fans, we have a good chat about Michaels career from his undefeated record in the amateurs into the professional ranks with Cage Warriors. We talk about his training, weight cutting, how he's improved as a fighter with experience and coaching. There's some chat at th…
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Iona Italia talked to Oliver Traldi about his recent book, Political Beliefs: A Philosophical Introduction. They discussed a number of philosophical questions with implications for everyone who is keenly interested in politics. What do we mean when we describe something as political? How do we form our political beliefs? Why do those views tend to …
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Part 1 of our new podcast series A National Conversation for Scotland . Following the shockwaves from the General Election result, we decided to revisit the topic of a national conversation for Scotland, starting with a fresh look at the conversation we had with Leanne Wood about the Welsh Constitutional Commission. In this episode we revisit that …
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(Reuploaded the right interview as of Saturday 3rd August because the previous one was from January 2021, sorry about that ) This is a very special bonus episode of YCTR this with the iconic voice of the 90s Mary Kiani (TTF) live from Australia as we discuss her UK tour and her pub choir fundraiser for Carlton Studios. We also discuss the rave era,…
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Bernard and Alex get heated with each other when the subject of a legitimate route to a second independence referendum arises. Also, Tory leadership contest. From the Press Bar on Albion Street in Glasgow. Questions and comments from Lee Carney Jonny Gray Wings Over Scotland Gordon Innes Follow us on Twitter, Youtube and Facebook Hosted on Acast. S…
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