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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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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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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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How British is Scotland?

University of Glasgow

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Part of a series of lectures by academics in the Centre for Scottish and Celtic Studies at the University of Glasgow addressing the question of Scotland’s historic Britishness from different disciplinary perspectives.
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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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Square Mile of Murder

Square Mile of Murder

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Square Mile of Murder is a true crime podcast recorded and produced in Glasgow, Scotland. Join Taylor and Kat as they describe lesser known, famous, and infamous crimes and make sarcastic comments and bad puns along the way!
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Fun history lessons for all the family, presented by Horrible Histories' Greg Jenner. Full of facts and jokes, the series brings to life a broad range of historical topics, many linked to the school curriculum. Homeschool Histories is made by the producers of the much-loved Radio 4 podcast You're Dead To Me.
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A podcast series brought to you by the Scottish Centre for Global History in association with the University of Dundee. Through our research workshops and editorial podcasts, we aim to democratise Global History and give a public platform to postgraduate research. You can see our full list of history blogs and academic resources at globalhistory.org.uk If you'd like to contribute a blog post or take part in a virtual research workshop, please contact us via email at SCGH@dundee.ac.uk or via ...
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I'm sure you feel it too. The world is at a juncture and we have to change the system. But what do we need to know to get ready for the future? In this podcast, journalist Laura Kemp unpacks some of the telling movements of our time. Joined by insiders and thought leaders, Changing The System explores future versus status quo, rebels versus establishment, changemakers versus the comfortable. Join the conversation to change one system at a time. Let's go!
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The InDependent Spouse Podcast

Jess Sands : Podcast Host, Business Owner and military wife

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The InDependent Spouse podcast by The Milspo Business Network is a series of fun, informative podcasts for all military spouses, partners and other-halves. The InDependent Spouse podcast was born from a need to hear something new. A need to hear from the inspirational men and women who experience service life from the ‘home-front’ while creating successful businesses, running amazing charities and taking on their own challenges. To give a voice to those who are already achieving astonishing ...
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RN Breakfast daily stories separated out for easy listening. RN Breakfast is the program informed Australians wake up to. Start each day with comprehensive coverage and analysis of national and international events, and hear interviews with the people who matter today—along with those who'll be making news tomorrow.
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Women of War Podcast

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A podcast by two almost historians on the women who lived, fought, loved, and died during wars throughout history, Women of War is slightly irreverent, mostly factual, and thoroughly interesting. Join Hannah and Nicola each fortnight as they explore how women navigated the complexities of living during wartime.
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Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene mull over August's events with guest Lynne Dougan in our Livestream for August 2024. We share some of our escapades this month - Lynne was at Elgin, Fiona got stuck in the mud, Marlene celebrated Ukraine Day. We also cover the Winter Fuel Payment debacle - Marlene has the stats! As Rachel Reeves perfects her eye rol…
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Scientists have just published the biggest ever survey of the "microbiome" of common foods. and it turns out there are THOUSANDS of microbes that make their home in our food. Scientists discovered nearly 11,000 different species of bacteria and fungus, including some that are completely new to science.Guest: Dr Jonathan Webb, ABC Science Editor Bra…
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Doctors from around the world are using the instant messaging service Whatsapp to guide surgeons in Gaza through life saving procedures they have never performed before. The Lancet medical journal says one thousand doctors have joined the group to help those in Gaza treating severely injured causalities from the conflict. Guest: Dr Osaid Alser, Sur…
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At the Paralympic, Australia has its first gold medallist – Thomas Gallagher in the pool.He won the S10 men's 50 metre final, but its not the only medal Aussie athletes have claimed so far. In tennis, Australia's Jordan Thompson has caused an upset at the US Open, while in cricket, Will Pucovski has made the decision to retire after a series of con…
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Labor backbenchers have broken ranks with the Government over the call not to include more specific questions to collect sexuality and gender identity data in the next census. Sam Maiden told RN Breakfast the Government has "stuffed it" on the issue and she believes Labor will be forced to backflip and overturn their decision. Political Editor for …
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There's growing frustration over the Albanese Government's decision to exclude questions on sexuality from the next census, despite a previous commitment to do so. Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer told RN Breakfast that the issue should be non-controversial. She says adding the data was a "non-issue" until the Government decided to make this dec…
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The heads of the "Big Four" banks are fronting up to a parliamentary committee this week, to face questions about the state of the economy and consumer spending. MPs spent yesterday questioning the chief executives of the Commonwealth Bank and Westpac, and later today the heads of NAB and ANZ will be under the spotlight. Guest:Keith Wolahan, Federa…
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In just a few hours, Kamala Harris will face the first major unscripted interview of her presidential campaign. Harris will appear on CNN alongside her vice presidential pick Tim Walz, in her most important public appearance before the presidential debate next month. But she's already facing criticism for not fronting the interview solo. Guest:E.J …
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The discovery of the polyphagous shot-hole borer in West Australia in 2021 prompted a federal bio security response of more than forty million dollars, in the hope it could be eradicated. There's been criticism of the national plan, after the beetle was found outside a large quarantine zone. Guest: Vincent Lanoiselet, WA Chief Plant Biosecurity Off…
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The Federal Government is facing backlash over the controversial decision to remove questions about sexuality from the next census. Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody is one of those urging the Government to reconsider their decision, telling RN Breakfast it's "creating division" to not include some members of the community. The Commissio…
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On the eve of the SNP Annual Conference, former Minister Alex Neil warns First Minster John Swinney to bin the "political weans" and "bring in heavyweights" as losing 2026 election will mean an independent Scotland is "in the freezer for 10-30 years" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Since taking out the NEXT Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, Kneecap has received rave reviews from audience. Following the real-life hip-hop group Kneecap's rise to fame, the trio became martyrs for Irish language preservation along the way. Guest: Rich Peppiatt, director and writerBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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This week's announcement by the government to limit international student commencements to 270,000 by next year has flamed fiery reactions from the higher education sector. Guests: Alec Webb, CEO, Regional Universities Network and Yvonne Yeo, CEO, Australian Institute of Workplace TrainingBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Northern Territory's new CLP Government has been sworn in, and has pledged a series of reforms in law enforcement. Greens Senator Dorinda Cox says she's most concerned about the move to reduce the age of criminal responsibility back down to 10. The Senator says the "move is taking us back decades" - and says the FIrst Nations Closing the Gap Ta…
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Pacific leaders have given the green light to a major new policing initiative that's been championed by Australia, as a way of improving the region's law enforcement capacity. But the biggest issue on the table at this week's Pacific Island Forum is climate change, something the 18 member states of the forum have been discussing at length over the …
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Inflation has slowed to 3.5% for the month of July, but should we take the latest inflation figures as good news or bad news - given it's still too high for the RBA to act? The government has decided not to include a question in the next census about gender and sexuality - which has upset many in the LGBT community - why has the government made tha…
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Israel has launched its largest targeted military assault in the West Bank in decades. Hundreds of Israeli soldiers are on the ground, as the IDF says it is targeting "armed terrorists".Secretary General fo the Palestinian National Initiative in Ramalla, Dr Mustafa Barghouti spoke to RN Breakfast and rebuked the IDF's claims this was strictly a cou…
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The annual rate of headline inflation fell to 3.5 per cent in July, down from 3.8 per cent in June. Treasurer Jim Chalmers told RN Breakfast the data is "encouraging" and show the Albanese Government's economic approach is working. But the Treasurer acknowledges while the figures also showed underlying inflation was moderating, there's still "lots …
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A new policing strategy, proposed and paid for by Australia, was endorsed by Pacific Island nations this week. The policy will include establishing a training hub in Brisbane, and experts say it will also help minimise China's influence in the Pacific. Guest: Marian Kapu, ABC journalist based in Tonga Producer: Richard Crabtree…
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Midfielder and veteran Matilda Aivi Luik has been caught in an international doping scandal dating back to 2022, despite never undertaking a test for a banned substance. Luik, who is currently contracted to Swedish club BK Hacken FF is considering legal action after the charges were made by Italy's National Anti-Doping authority in April this year.…
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In the South China Sea a dangerous new flashpoint has emerged in an ongoing maritime dispute between China and the Philippines. Both countries have claims on reefs and outcrops in the sea around Sabina Shoal - an area that is rich in oil and gas. Guest: Jennifer Parker, Expert Associate at the ANU's National Security College and a former Naval Offi…
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In Paris, the 2024 Paralympic Games have officially opened - and one of those representing team Australia in 2024 is multi-talented athlete Jess Gallagher - the first Australian athlete to win Summer and Winter Paralympic medals. She told RN Breakfast she "never envisaged being where I am today" - and says in the last decade of the Paralympics ther…
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The Quandamooka Festival celebrates country and culture and is an arts festival like no other. After a two year break it returns to Queensland's Stradbroke Island, and includes drive in movies, basket weaving and humpback whales sightings. Guest: Avril Quaill, Creative Director, Quandamooka FestivalBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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48-hours after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt - indictment charges against the former president were dismissed. But the former President has not fully dodged criminal charges - today they have been reinstated by the same special counsel Jack Smith who vowed to appeal that ruling. Guest: Scott Jennings, CNN political commentator and …
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Debate over the protection of Australia's waters has re-ignited this week after another illegal fishing boat from Indonesia was spotted off W-A's Kimberly coast on the weekend. Australian Border Force says there's been a surge of illegal fishing boats in Australian waters coming from Indonesia, and Traditional Owners and tourism operators in WA's f…
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Some LGBTIQ+ lobby groups say the Prime Minister should be banned from marching in the Mardi Gras, after it was confirmed the next census won't include questions on sexuality and gender. Independent MP Allegra Spender says the decision to exclude the questions is "inexplicable" and says from a public policy decision perspective its important to cap…
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The CFMEU and tens of thousands of people have tried to send the Government a message amid protests, can the Albanese Government afford to have tradies turn on them? The Federal Government has announced international student caps, the larger universities are furious - but will this be passed?The chief political correspondent for The Sydney Morning …
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The Education Minister has announced a cap on the number of international students able to start study at Australian universities and vocational training providers next year. But the University sector has widely panned the decision. Group of 8 CEO Vicki Thompson told RN Breakfast there are fears international students will "vote with their feet" an…
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The embattled Construction Forestry Mining and Energy Union still appears to still have plenty of supporters.50,000 workers in Melbourne and thousands more in other capitals, downed tools in protest yesterday to march against the federal government's decision to place the CFMEU into administration. Minister Murray Watt told RN Breakfast he was "pre…
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Spring is in the air with warmer weather sweeping across the country, but the early end to winter is not welcome news to flora and fauna. The early blooming of flowers is impacting the activity of bird life and might lead to long term changes in how our commercial horticulture sector operates. Guest: Associate Professor Rachael Gallagher, Western S…
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French President Macron has held protracted talks on forming a new government, after elections in July gave a left-wing alliance the most seats in parliament - but not enough to govern. And as the deadline for a draft 2025 budget looms, no-one can agree who should be the country's new Prime Minister. Guest: Matthew Dalton, Wall Street Journal - Par…
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The UN's Palestinian refugee agency - UNRWA - has moved to clarify that its services in Gaza continue, despite increasing numbers of evacuation orders. Among those services are a crucial polio inoculation program, which is needed to contain the disease threatening to run rampant through the region. Guest: Sam Rose, Senior Deputy Field Director with…
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The Albanese Government has appointed Australia's Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley to lead an expert panel to ensure reporting for methane and other greenhouse gases is accurate and transparent. This follows the release of the government's response to the recommendations of the 2023 review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme, which…
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum. Leaders will be joined by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres in a push to highlight the threat low-lying Pacific nations face from climate change. And to underline this pivotal time in the region's history, the presence of both Beijing and Washington will be keenly felt a…
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A new paper has shown that we don't know enough about men who perpetrate violence. The Jesuit Social Services' recent Man Box 2024 report found almost one-in-three men aged 18 to 30 self-report the use of extreme physical or sexual violence against an intimate partner. But more fleshed out data is still lacking in the space. Guest: Matt Tyler, Exec…
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Only Murders in the Building returns this week with its fourth season and with an even more star-studded cast than before. This season, the true crime podcasters who investigate too-frequent killings in their New York apartment complex are being wooed by Hollywood, who want to make a movie about them Guest: Wenlei Ma, culture editor, The Nightly RE…
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