Best National Trust For Scotland Podcasts (2024)

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A beginner's guide to Scotland's early monarchs 31:15

9h ago31:15

31:15

So far this series we’ve looked at two of Scotland’s most famous monarchs: Robert the Bruce and Mary, Queen of Scots. Today, we step back further in time to meet the rulers whose names have become more forgotten to time. Helping Jackie to acquaint herself with the earliest kings and queens of Scotland is Richard Oram, a professor of medieval and en…

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Navigating the Seas with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy 32:11

2d ago32:11

32:11

Admiral Franchetti sits down with Dr. Kathleen McInnis, Director of the Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative, for a discussion on the U.S. Navy’s priorities as they operate far forward, around the world and around the clock, from seabed to space, in cyberspace, and in the information environment to promote our nation’s prosperity and security, deter…

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The Afterlife of Mary, Queen of Scots 42:13

8d ago42:13

42:13

Arguably the most famous monarch in Scottish history, Mary, Queen of Scots remains a figure of global intrigue more than 400 years after her death. One question, then: why? In a previous episode of Love Scotland, Jackie explored the life and times of Mary. Today, she’s on a mission to find out why Mary’s story and legacy have been pored over in suc…

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Robert the Bruce: Battles of a King 30:04

14d ago30:04

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In the second part of a two-episode biography of Robert the Bruce’s life, Jackie returns to the studio with Professor Dauvit Broun of the University of Glasgow. Last week, we looked at the early life of Robert and how his canny abilities, not to mention his tendency to switch allegiance at opportune moments, helped him to secure power. But what cam…

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The Political Pressure Behind Scotland on the Ballot 28:28

18d ago28:28

28:28

In 2014, the United Kingdom almost came undone. Advocates for Scottish independence were finally granted a referendum, and the future of Scotland’s political arrangements was in the hands of the Scottish people. On this episode of Smart Women, Smart Power, Dame Louise Richardson, the president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, discusses free…

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Robert the Bruce: Fact and Fiction 26:53

21d ago26:53

26:53

Welcome to a new series of Love Scotland. In this week’s episode, Jackie is joined by Professor Dauvit Broun of the University of Glasgow to discuss the life of Robert the Bruce. Robert, King of Scots from 1306-1329, led a fascinating life full of changing allegiances, shifting power and military victories. How much of our common understanding of t…

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Building Trust in Nuclear Diplomacy 28:33

25d ago28:33

28:33

Nuclear strategy remains a priority for the United States. In this episode, host Dr. Kathleen McInnis speaks with CSIS Senior Adviser (Non-resident) to the Project on Nuclear Issues and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy, Elaine Bunn. Elaine's experience and perspective shed light on the complexities…

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Season 8 Trailer 0:42

28d ago0:42

0:42

Jackie gives a brief introduction to brand-new season of the Love Scotland podcast. We're going across the centuries to delve into the stories of Mary Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce, then skipping ahead to the tales of the Georgian Tea Room. Jackie also hears from the Trust's archaeology team about wartime relics beind unearthed across the cou…

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In a World of Inequalities, Does Democracy Matter? 20:01

1M ago20:01

20:01

On this episode of Smart Women, Smart Power, Dr. Helene Gayle, President of Spelman College and CSIS Trustee, joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis for a discussion on her approach to leadership after years in government, the nonprofit space, and the private sector, including CARE, the CDC, and USAID. Dr. Gayle is no stranger to leading during a crisis, and a…

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The Government Clock is Ti(c)kTok-ing 30:29

1M ago30:29

30:29

Host Kathleen McInnis spoke with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) about her whirlwind past couple of weeks. The pair discussed her recent trip to the Munich Security Conference, including the moment she found out about the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, and her sponsorship of the recently passed House legislation aimed at pr…

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The Weaponization of the Dollar 23:14

1M ago23:14

23:14

For decades the U.S. Treasury Department has used the American dollar as a weapon to shape U.S. policy. However, in an era of rising authoritarian actors set out to undermine democracies, can the United States, and its currency, survive the latest threats? With over a decade of firsthand reporting, Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News…

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TOP FIVE: Sam Heughan 32:42

1M ago32:42

32:42

We finish our pick of episodes from the archives with this conversation between Jackie and actor Sam Heughan, first released in 2022. The Dumfries and Galloway-born Outlander star, who has also launched his own whisky brand and became a New York Times bestselling author in 2020, joined Jackie to discuss his on-screen adventures at some of Scotland’…

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Welcome to the U.S., EU Ambassador Neliupšienė! 32:39

2M ago32:39

32:39

On this episode of Smart Women, Smart Power, host Kathleen McInnis sat down with the new Ambassador of the European Union to the United States Jovita Neliupšienė. The pair discussed the war in Ukraine, including Ukraine's membership to the EU, plus her role in Lithuania facing economic coercion from China, and much more.…

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TOP FIVE: Scotland on Screen 33:39

2M ago33:39

33:39

We’re rolling out the red carpet for this episode from the archives, first released in 2022. With Hollywood’s eyes on this weekend’s Academy Awards, take a dive into this cinematic history of Scotland’s relationship with the silver screen. What was the first film to earn Scotland a place on the movie-making map? Which horror cult classic was shot i…

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TOP FIVE: Romans in Scotland 41:51

2M ago41:51

41:51

This week, we’re going all the way back to Roman times – an an episode first released in 2023 – to find out about the Antonine wall and why Scotland was ‘Rome’s Afghanistan’. What led to the speedy evacuation of the Antonine wall, which was once garrisoned by thousands of Roman soldiers? What was Rome’s relationship with the lands beyond the wall r…

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TOP FIVE: The real history of Scotland’s witches 33:47

2M ago33:47

33:47

This week, we’re returning to one of our most popular episodes, which was first released in May 2022. Jackie was joined by Dr Ciaran Jones, the lead researcher and author of a report on the links between NTS properties and the witch trials of the 16th-18th centuries. Why did Scotland try to execute five times as many so-called witches as the rest o…

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We’re on a Winter Break! 0:18

2M ago0:18

0:18

The Smart Women, Smart Power podcast is taking a winter break to refresh and recharge. We’ll be back in March!By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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TOP FIVE: Massacre at Glencoe 36:15

2M ago36:15

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Production is underway on the next full series of Love Scotland, but in the meantime, we’re diving into the archives to highlight five of the top episodes of all time. This week, we’re returning to two episodes that – when combined – offer a full look at the Massacre of Glencoe. Some 332 years ago this week, around 30 members of Clan MacDonald were…

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All About Defense Acquisition 21:32

2M ago21:32

21:32

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Melissa A. Johnson, an Acquisition Executive in the U.S. Special Operations Command, for a briefer on the process behind acquisition, technology, and logistics in the Special Operations Forces. Additionally, Melissa highlighted her role in setting up the Air Force’s Advanced Battle Management System.…

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Montenegro’s Path to NATO 19:12

3M ago19:12

19:12

Host Dr. Kathleen McInnis sat down with Dr. Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director of the McCain Institute and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia/Ukraine/Eurasia, for a conversation on the threat democracy is under. Additionally, the pair discussed the process behind Montenegro joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).…

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Making “Space” 21:02

3M ago21:02

21:02

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Maria Demaree, Vice President and General Manager of National Security Space at Lockheed Martin, for a discussion on the future of the space mission. Additionally, Maria discussed the balance between her rise to leadership and motherhood.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Behind the Scenes: Obama and Bourdain Share a Meal 24:56

3M ago24:56

24:56

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Liz Allen. The pair discussed Under Secretary Allen’s mission to reimagine the power and purpose of American diplomacy, including her role in planning the 2016 meal between President Obama and Anthony Bourdain in Vietnam.…

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The Will of Ukrainian Soldiers 15:21

3M ago15:21

15:21

Host Kathleen McInnis sat down with Colonel Sarah Heer, the special advisor to the Commander of the Canadian Army, and a Peace With Women Fellow, at the 2023 Halifax International Security Forum. The pair discussed her experience commanding Operation Unifier in September 2020, where, alongside Canadian soldiers, she helped train Ukrainian soldiers.…

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The Digital Storm 18:11

4M ago18:11

18:11

While at the 2023 Halifax International Security Forum, Kathleen McInnis had the opportunity to sit down with Karen Courington, Vice President of Trust and Safety at Google, and Alexandra Veitch, the Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy at YouTube. The discussion follows their career paths, the priorities of their organizations in this …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

National Trust For Scotland Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Love Scotland: Stories of Scotland's History and Nature

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Smart Women, Smart Power

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The Portal by Martin Green

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A beginner's guide to Scotland's early monarchs 31:15

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Navigating the Seas with Admiral Lisa Franchetti, Chief of Naval Operations of the U.S. Navy 32:11

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The Afterlife of Mary, Queen of Scots 42:13

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Robert the Bruce: Battles of a King 30:04

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The Political Pressure Behind Scotland on the Ballot 28:28

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Robert the Bruce: Fact and Fiction 26:53

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Building Trust in Nuclear Diplomacy 28:33

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Season 8 Trailer 0:42

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In a World of Inequalities, Does Democracy Matter? 20:01

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The Government Clock is Ti(c)kTok-ing 30:29

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The Weaponization of the Dollar 23:14

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TOP FIVE: Sam Heughan 32:42

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Welcome to the U.S., EU Ambassador Neliupšienė! 32:39

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TOP FIVE: Scotland on Screen 33:39

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TOP FIVE: Romans in Scotland 41:51

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TOP FIVE: The real history of Scotland’s witches 33:47

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We’re on a Winter Break! 0:18

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TOP FIVE: Massacre at Glencoe 36:15

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All About Defense Acquisition 21:32

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Montenegro’s Path to NATO 19:12

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Making “Space” 21:02

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Behind the Scenes: Obama and Bourdain Share a Meal 24:56

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The Will of Ukrainian Soldiers 15:21

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The Digital Storm 18:11

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