Best Catriona Blanke Podcasts (2024)

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‘Fiscal Fiddling’, ‘Madison Square Garden Stooshie’ and ‘The Changing Face of Scottish Journalism’ / with Alison Thewliss and Catriona Stewart 6:02

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We are very lucky to have the participation of all our guests who give up their time to chat through the week's topics. Today we are ally pleased to welcome back Alison and Catriona. Recommendations: Alison Why We're Polarized (Paperback) - Ezra Klein America's political system isn't broken. The truth is scarier: it's working exactly as designed. I…

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‘Not my King!’, ‘Democracy for Sale’ and ‘Gove goes BBC’ / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:05

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Recommendations: Angela The Wild Robt - film From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown's beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of a robot--ROZZUM unit 7134, "Roz" for short--that is shipwrecked on an uninhabited island and must learn t…

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‘Scotland Forever’, ‘Another Horrific Week in the Middle East’ and ‘Labour’s Back to Work Prescription’ / with Catriona Stewart and David Pratt. 6:03

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Episode 244 of Talk Media discusses the media coverage following the sudden death of Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, who in 2014, took our country within touching distance of Independence. Eamonn, joined by Catriona Stewart and David Pratt, have a frank discussion on the media coverage , a look at the horrors taking place in the Middle East…

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‘Starmer appoints an Envoy for the Nations and Regions’, ‘Balance on the 7th Oct Anniversary’ and ‘Laura Lets Slip’ / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:02

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This week we are in sync with our listeners with all 3 topics matching questions submitted. Thanks to all! We have our fingers crossed that we can have Stuart back with us next week. Recommendations: Angela Hounded: Women, Harms and the Gender Wars - Jenny Lindsay The last decade has seen countless cases of women being fired, disciplined, protested…

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‘BBC Scotland Announce New Director’, ‘Netanyahu Answers to Nobody’ and ‘In Liz We Trust’ / with Simon Pia and David Pratt. 6:03

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We are still missing our big pal Cosgrove so we're really grateful to Simon and David for getting the TM jersey on and getting stuck in to the day's subjects. Recommendations: Eamonn In Vogue - the 90's Disney+ The '90s was the decade when high fashion walked off the runway and into mainstream culture. Featuring an A-list cast from the worlds of fa…

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‘The Labour Conference’, ‘Indy Ref Anniversary Media’ and ‘Money in Detention’ / with Angela Haggerty and Catriona Stewart 6:04

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Hopefully we will have Stuart back with us next week, but in the meantime we are delighted to have two of Scotland’s best commentators on the show - welcome back Angela Haggerty and hot from the Labour Party Conference - Catriona Stewart . Recommendations: Eamonn The Seige - Book - Ben Macintyre On April 30, 1980, six heavily armed gunmen burst int…

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‘Exploding Pagers’, ‘Huw Edwards’, ‘Glasgow Saves the Commonwealth’ and ‘Section 31’ / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:07

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Stuart is off this week so we have brought in the wonderful Angela Haggerty and David Pratt to discus this week's topics with Eamonn at the helm. Recommendations: Angela Darren McGarvey's trauma industrial complex Royal Society of Edinburgh Darren McGarvey – author of Poverty Safari and The Social Distance Between Us – began his new project, “The T…

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‘Starmer Wins, Pensioners Lose’, ‘Royals Go Pro’, ‘Trump v Harris’ / with Paddy Duffy 6:04

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This week we're talking about yesterday's big Labour vote , the candyfloss royal pop video and discussing what might be the one and only debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. We took as many questions as we could get through and have kept submissions from Lorraine Kerr, Edward Docherty and Gill Blair for next week. RECOMMENDATIONS: Paddy C…

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‘Scottish Government Cuts’, ‘Israel - behind the headline?’ and the ‘Dynamic Ticket Pricing - Who knew?’ / with Batman and Robin 6:04

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This week we've given the dynamic duo a chance to talk over this week's headlines by themselves. Recommendations: Eamonn From the Vine - Film - Amazon Prime A downtrodden man experiences an ethical crisis and travels back to his hometown in rural Italy to recalibrate his moral compass. There he finds new purpose in reviving his grandfather's old vi…

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‘Ukrainian Knife-Edge’, ‘Propaganda’ and the ‘Definitely Maybe’ / with David Pratt New 6:07

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If you like this trailer, come and join us @ www.patreon.com/talkmedia for the price of a cuppa coffee each month. A lively show today with our pal David who brings us up to date on Ukraine and Gaza, then it's off to the business of "propaganda"....... Enjoy! Recommendations: David Tangier: City of the Dream (Paperback) 'A dream concealed in stone.…

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‘Israeli Meeting Fallout’, ‘Cuts, cuts, cuts!’ and the ‘Democratic National Convention’ / with Alison Thewliss 6:04

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It was a pleasure to welcome Alison to the podcast. We hope you enjoy it - we did. Recommendations: Stuart Radio WHUR Eamonn https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2KYZ1BritY Alison Listen to a cd - from top to bottom!By The Big Light

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‘Musk v Yousaf’, ‘Scottish Energy goes South’ and ‘Problems at The Scotsman’ / With Catriona Stewart 6:04

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Both social and print media gets the going over today in this episode as the dynamic duo, in the company of oor pal Catriona Stewart talk over the weeks talking points. Recommendations: Stuart White Robes and Broken Badges Infiltrating the KKK and Exposing the Evil Among Us In this shocking memoir, a former FBI informant reveals what he learned fro…

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Riots or Protests?, Ofcom backs BBC Scotland News Cuts and Harris Walz’s towards the Whitehouse / with David Pratt 6:04

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Stuart is back!!!!!! We've missed him in the studio and our setting the world to rights chats pre show. Again, we've tried to answer all your question in the topics themselves so forgive us for not reading out all your questions. We tried to address them in the discussions but of course will have missed a few opportunities. Recommendations: David J…

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Tensions Rise Around Israel, Labour Announce Spending Cuts and The Paris Olympics Push The Boat Out / with Angela Haggerty and David Pratt 6:03

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Eamonn is back at the helm with a show packed full of great observations. At the end of the show we had more questions lined up but no time to fit them in so apologies to you that missed the cut. This week's recommendations: Angela Women on Death Row. Of the nearly 3000 inmates on death row in America, only 51 are women. This documentary series exa…

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Trailer - Biden Steps Back, Labour’s ‘2 Child Cap’ Problem, Crowdstrike and an Extended Listeners’ Questions / with Angela Haggerrty and Paddy Duffy 6:05

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To hear the whole episode go here! Nothing much to talk about this week.... aye right! Always good to have Angela and Paddy on the show - good insights. At the end of the show we had lined up a huge listener question section but due to time constraints we had to edit it a bit. Recommendations: Angela Dark Matter - Apple TV Jason Dessen is abducted …

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Trailer - Trump Dodges a Bullet, Has Social Media Trumped our Broadcasters and BBC Scotland Under Fire / with Shona Craven, Catriona Stewart and Ruth Wishart 6:03

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It's girl power this morning here at Talk Media Control. Eamonn is hopefully safe and well in Spain this week and not being chased down a cobbled street by a bull!!!!! At the end of the Show a question from Ian MacKinnon. Recommendations: Ruth Homecoming: The Scottish Years of Mary, Queen of Scots - Rosemary Goring In this book, Rosemary Goring tel…

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Full Free It’s a Labour Landslide, Ukraine and Israel, and Why so Trivial? / with David Pratt 1:21:53

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Today's episode of course looks at the election results and the huge win for Labour all over the mainland. This week we have David Pratt joining us, so it is a great opportunity to get his specialist insights in to the continuing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. We've missed having Stuart with us so to welcome back Stuart and to celebrate, we've let …

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Trailer - This week, it’s all about the election and in an extended ‘listeners’ questions, we’ll cross-examine some of your queries / with Angela Haggerty and Catriona Stewart 6:03

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In this pre ballot day podcast we've gone for a slightly different format designed to give us more time for your questions. Of course, we got carried away, so what you've got here is a 90 minute episode! Thanks to Eamonn, Angela and Catriona for managing to stay with us for that length of time. Recommendations: Angela Sacked in the Morning From tra…

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The Election this week, The Euros and Nationalism with The Dynamic Duo! 6:04

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To hear the full episode go HERE! The boys are in great form today. Recorded just before the SNP manifesto. At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam. Recommendations: Stuart Mercedes-Benz Museum Porsche Museum Eamonn The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties - NetflixBy The Big Light

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Douglas Ross Resignation, Irish Election Reaction, General Election Update and Hunter Biden Verdict / with Paddy Duffy 6:02

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If you want to hear the full episode got to https://www.patreon.com/posts/douglas-ross-and-106068960?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link It costs the same as a cup of coffee a month!By The Big Light

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FREE Full Talk Media May Compilation 56:59

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Listen to our Talk Media May Compilation for free. To hear more go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia On the show: 🟡Humza Resigns with Catriona Stewart 💩Podcasts Are Shit - With Stephen Gethins 🇮🇪 Irish Right Wing Parties on the Rise with the Dynamic Duo 🇮🇱🇵🇸 ICC Send Arrest Warrant for Leaders with David Pratt 🤫Leadership, The Things They Keep Quiet wit…

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Election Debates, Trump the Felon and Westminster Health Warning / with Catriona Stewart and David Pratt 6:02

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If you want to hear the full version go to: https://www.patreon.com/posts/election-debates-105633791?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link At the end of the show a question from ian Currie Recommendations: Eamonn Fiennes Return to the Wild - National Geographic Sir Ranulph Fiennes, ‘the g…

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Election Special 1 6:03

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Thank you all for your questions. We will be revisiting some that we didn't have time for in the coming weeks. Recommendations: Stuart Rebus BBC iplayer Eamonn Josh Taylor, Portrait of a Fighter - bbc iplayerBy The Big Light

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FREE Full Talk Media April Compilation 58:05

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Here's a wee look back at April on Talk Media. Autism Awareness Month - 10th with Paddy Duffy UK Jets Defend Israel - 17th with David Pratt English Patriotism & Keir Starmer - 24th with Ruth Wishart Listener Question - 'BBC Understands' (10th with Paddy) If you want to keep up to date with the podcast, go to www.patreon.com/talkmedia…

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM and Hamas officials for war crimes, Saudi Arabia - Sporting champions or Sports washing and Wes Streeting busts the Scottish Labour myth / with David ... 6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Neil. Recommendations: Stuart The Richard Burton Diaries - Book Chris Williams (editor), Richard Burton (author) Irresistibly magnetic on stage, mesmerizing in movies, seven times an Academy Award nominee, Richard Burton rose from humble beginnings in Wales to become Hollywood's most highly paid actor and one …

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The Dynamic Duo discuss Scotland, Ireland and the USA. 6:02

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Today the boys consider Sunak's extremist claims, Labour flying in candidates for Scottish seats, anti-immigration attitudes in Ireland and the latest polls for Trump/Biden in the USA. At the end of the show a question from James Doonan. Recommendations: Stuart Every Move You Make - Book - C. L. Taylor Keep your friends close and your enemies close…

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Swinney’s Coronation, Al Jazeera Banned in Israel and “Podcasts are Sh*t!” / with Stephen Gethins 0:54

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At the end of the show 2 listener questions from Niall MacKay and Paul Hampton. Recommendations: Stuart Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - book - Sly Stone One of the few indisputable geniuses of pop music, Sly Stone is a trailblazer who created a new kind of music, mixing Black and white, male and female, funk and rock; penned some of the m…

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Humza Folds, Contenders Ready?, Big Footing and Biden Roasts Trump / with Catriona Stewart 6:03

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An action packed episode taking a look at the SNP/Scottish Government developments and the SNP leadership reporting. At the end of the show a listener question from Ian Currie. Recommendations: Stuart: Fragile Animals - book - Genevieve Jagger When an ex-catholic woman develops a sexual relationship with a vampire, she is forced to confront the mem…

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The Rwanda Bill finally pushed through, Labour - the “True Party of English Patriotism” and The Bute House Agreement / with Ruth Wishart 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from Roger Hyam Recommendations: Ruth The Glasgow Girl (Paperback) - Aasmah Mir A Glasgow Girl is the coming of age story of Aasmah Mir's childhood growing up in 1970s Glasgow. From a vivacious child to a teenage loner, Aasmah candidly shares the highs and lows of growing up between two cultures - trying to fit in …

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UK Jets Defend Israel, Westminster Votes on Smoking Ban and Trumpety Trump! / with David Pratt 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from John Daly. Recommendations: Stuart Riley - Netflix Scott’s Tom Ripley is a grifter scraping by in early ’60s New York. He’s hired by a wealthy industrialist to travel to Italy to try to convince the man’s dilettante son, Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn), to return home. Accepting the job is Tom’s first step int…

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Whatsapp Honeytrap, Hate Crime Hysteria and Autism Awareness Month with Paddy Duffy 6:01

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After two weeks with the brilliant Catriona Stewart and Shona Craven, the Boys are Back In Town! At the end of the show a question from J.P. Gallacher Recommendations: Stuart: Bobby Fischer Goes to War: The most famous chess match of all time - Dave Edmonds Bobby Fischer Goes to War by David Edmonds and John Eidinow details the occasion when Bobby …

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WASPI Women, The UN Ceasefire and Kate Comes Clean 6:02

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This week, with Stuart and Eamonn on holiday, we have a wee treat in store - a girl power double header with Talk Media favourites Catriona Stewart and Shona Craven. At the end of the show a listener question suggested by Brian Brussels. Recommendations: Shona Invisible Child - Book - Andrea Elliot Based on nearly a decade of reporting, Invisible C…

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‘When Journalism Goes Where The Law Will Not’, ’10 Million Reasons It’s Not Racism’ and ‘A Right Royal Mess’ / with Chris Mullin 6:01

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This week, the boys are really happy to have the company of Chris Mullin - journalist responsible for exposing the false convictions of the Birmingham Six , author and ex-labour MP. At the end a question from Jim Hunter. Recommendations: Chris Mullin Books: Error of Judgement, Didn’t You Used to be Chris Mullin, A Very British Coup, Secret State an…

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‘Salvo and Liberation Scotland’, ‘George is in the House!’ and ‘It’s all gone a bit Wonka’ / with Sara Salyers of Salvo.scot 6:01

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At the end of the show a question from Stephen Cameron. Recommendations: Stuart “Rabbits” by Hugo Rifkind Tommo has just started at a new school – a training ground for the Scottish elite – when his friend Johnnie’s brother is found dead in a Land Rover on a Highland farm. There’s a shotgun at his feet. Nobody seems clear about what has happened, l…

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‘Opposition Day Chaos and Broken Promises’, ‘Hate Speech Conservatives’’ and ‘Good Girl’ 6:02

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This week we have filled the boys with cups of tea, chocolate biscuits and sweeties, locked them in to the studio and set them on a two hander across this weeks' stories. At the end of the show a question from David Stark. Recommendations: Stuart 'Never Have I Ever' - Netflix After a traumatic year, an Indian-American teen just wants to spruce up h…

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‘The Scottish Labour Party Conference’, ‘The 2nd Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and the death of Alexei Navalny’, ‘The North East Fife Constituency’ and ‘BBC Scotland gives up on The Nine ... 6:03

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At the end of the show a question from Maggie Rankin Recommendations: Eamonn Greyhound Tom Hanks stars as a longtime Navy veteran who, as a first-time captain, is tasked with protecting a convoy of 37 ships carrying thousands of soldiers and much-needed supplies across the treacherous waters of the Atlantic during WWII. For five days with no air co…

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‘Rafah under Attack’, ‘Too Old for Office’ and ‘Ship the Smugglers to Scotland’ / with David Pratt and Paddy Duffy 6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Andy McNeil Our apologies for the sound issues we encountered on this episode. Recommendations Paddy Jon Stone There’s been a reassessment of the Blair/Brown government on the Left in recent years: you hear more about its achievements than you used you. that’s good, but it’s also important not to forget that i…

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‘Nicola Sturgeon at the Covid Enquiry’, 'History made in Stormont’ and ‘The Week at Westminster’ / with Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia 6:03

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With Stuart off on his book tour (rock 'n roll), Eamonn is joined by Catriona Stewart and Simon Pia for a great discussion on the week's stories. This week we've included questions by John Nichol and Alex MacDonald. Recommendations: Eamonn The Long Way Up Best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman, reunite for Long Way Up, after more than a dec…

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‘Crisis at Ch4’, ‘The Media and the Covid Enquiry’ and ‘How the Government Captured the BBC’ / with Ruth Wishart 6:03

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With questions inspired by Mark Stephenson, Kevin Richey, John Daly, Michelle Shortt and Muriel Cockburn. At the end a question from Grant McLanaghan. Recommendations: Ruth A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump's Testing of America Richly sourced and highly readable . . . Sheds new light on how the 45th president tests the boundaries of the office …

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‘WhatsApp Scotland’, ‘Chasing the Youth Audience’ and ‘When a Guest Goes Rogue’ / with Paddy Duffy 6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Niail Mackay. Recommendations: Eamonn Northern Exposure A recently graduated New York City physician, Dr. Joel Fleischman, is sent to practice in the fictional town of Cicely, Alaska to fulfil his obligation after Alaska paid for his medical education. Early episodes deal with Fleischman's culture shock in the…

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‘A Pre-War World’, ‘Labour Landslide Poll’ and ‘When the Journalist becomes the Story’ / with David Pratt 6:02

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At the end of the show a question from Andrew Anderson Recommendations Stuart: ‘Poor Things’ From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’…

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‘Lost in the Post’, ‘Election Fever’ and ‘The Year Ahead in the Media’ / with Catriona Stewart 6:11

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Our first show of 2024! At the end of the show a question from John Daly Recommendations: Catriona: Priscilla When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a gentle best friend…

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Talk Media 2023 Reflections 37:44

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Thanks for lending us your ears in 2023. We'll be back in 2024 full of energy and opinions. Happy New Year from everyone at Talk Media and The Big Light.By The Big Light

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‘Dumb and Dumber’, ‘Devolved Budget Day’ and ‘Layla Moran’ / with Catriona Stewart and Paddy Duffy 6:18

11M ago6:18

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At the end a question from Denis Maxwell. Recommendations: Eamonn: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunning collectable gift editions of some of the best-loved classics in the world - get into the Christmas spirit and celebrate the 180th anniversary of A Christmas Carol with this irresistible clothbound edition. …

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‘The Interview’, ‘Back in your Box Scotland’ and ‘Love Bomb’ / with The Wheezy Boys 6:17

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The Boys are on their own this week getting stuck in to today's topics, albeit with a wheezy soundtrack. At the end of the show a question from Martin O'Donnell. Recommendations: Eamonn Archie: the man who became Cary Grant Young Archie Leach escapes his childhood in Bristol and journeys to America as his older self Cary Grant falls in love with Dy…

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‘Cleverly in Rwanda’, ‘Starmer Praises Thatcher’ and ‘Cop 28’ / with Joyce McMillan 6:17

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At the end of the show a question by Michael Heffernan Recommendations: Joyce McMillan Pitlochry Festival Theatre Set to fantastic songs from world-renowned Scottish band The Proclaimers, Sunshine on Leith is both a funny and moving play about Davy and Ally, two Edinburgh natives returning to their hometown after serving in war-torn countries overs…

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‘Hostages on the Move, ‘Alex Salmond’ and ‘We’d like our Marbles Back’ / with David Pratt 6:17

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At the end of the show a question from Gerry Mulvenna. Recommendations: David: The Pigeon Tunnel - Apple TV Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell — better known as John le Carré, author of such classic espionage novels as The Spy Who Came in from t…

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‘Let Them Die’, ‘Harry, The Mail and Leveson’ and ‘Ryan Tubridy at Virgin’ / with Paddy Duffy 6:17

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Stuart is off grid this week so Eamonn is joined by producer and commentator Paddy Duffy to chat over some of the week’s media stories. Please note this show was recording pre Autumn Statement. At the end of the show a question from Kay Springham Recomendations: Eamonn Spymaster book by Helen Fry The dramatic story of a man who stood at the centre …

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'Poppy Day Reflections’, ‘Tory Reshuffle’, ‘SNP table Ceasefire amendment at Westminster’ / with Catriona Stewart 6:18

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Please note - This podcast was recorded at noon on Wednesday - before the Ceasefire Amendment in Westminster. At the end a question from John Daly. Recommendations: Stuart: The Pigeon Tunnel Academy Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris pulls back the curtain on the storied life and career of former British spy David Cornwell -- better known as …

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‘Firework Violence’, ‘The King’s Speech’ and ‘Michelle Mone changes her story’ / with Jim Spence 6:16

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At the end of the show a questions from James Robertson Recommendations: The Courier Talking Football Podcast Scottish football is too often dominated by the Old Firm, but the teams across Courier Country deserve a football podcast that’s every bit as informed, every bit as passionate, and every bit as in-depth as anything covering Rangers FC and C…

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