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Latest in our Mibbes Aye podcast series, we explore the Welsh Constitutional Commission with Leanne Wood who was one of the Commissioners on the 2 year project.  Leanne is also a former leader of the Welsh independence party Plaid Cymru.
The Commission produced a report with 10 recommendations which can be found here https://www.gov.wales/independent-commission-on-the-constitutional-future-of-wales-final-report
Main themes:
00:00:30  Intro and welcome
00:01:34  Mark Drakeford in the Senedd
00:08:05  Background to the report
00:11:20  A national conversation
00:13:05  Informed choices
00:15:09   A democratic revolution
00:17:50   Reactions and next steps
00:20:30   Iceland style constitutional conversations
00:23:22   What if labour win the GE?
00:27:57   Devolving broadcasting
00:29:49    Other Welsh initiatives
00:32:34    Welsh social security powers
00:35:28    Profit extraction, economic powers and tax
00:39:51    Possibilities for Scottish Constitutional Convention
00:44:56    Fiona and Marlene reflect
00:46:17    The 10 recommendations in full
 
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Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

David Powell appeared on John Drummond's TNT show recently with a worrying take on the proliferation of Freeports and Special Economic Zones across the UK and the sinister forces which may lie behind them.  This is in marked contrast to the reassuring statements being made by the Scottish Government in relation to Green Freeports.  Let us know what you think about both perspectives!
David is a senior lecturer in Fine Art at the Royal Academy of Art, The Hague, and describes himself as a "reluctant" political activist.  He is a prolific commentator on twitter where he is better known as @EuropeanPowell
You can watch the video version of this interview on Independence Live's Youtube channel
Find our previous podcasts on Freeports here:
https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/freeports-who-benefits/
https://yescowal.podbean.com/e/freeports-a-good-thing/
also:
Richard Murphy blog on Freeports:
https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2024/04/05/freeports-are-a-threat-to-free-markets-and-to-the-wellbeing-of-the-populations-of-all-countries-in-which-they-exist/
 
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As conflict escalates around the world, we chat to Bill Ramsay and Isobel Lindsay, both veteran Scottish CND campaigners about the increased threat of nuclear engagement, either on purpose or by accident.
Where are the peacemakers?
Is there anything that we as individuals can do?
Footage of BAE Systems protest thanks to The Skotia media.
 
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Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

Believe in Scotland hosted a very successful march and rally in Glasgow on 20th April.
This episode brings together the speeches from the rally (minus the obligatory comments about how wonderfully sunny the weather was!).  Speakers list:
00:00:50     Pat Kane (musician and journalist)
00:06:11     Jane McAllister (film maker)
00:12:47     Gordon Martin (RMT trade union)
00:18:47      Ross Greer (Scottish Greens)
00:23:07      Iona Soper (activist)
00:28:57      Richie Venton (Scottish Socialist Party)
00:37:21      Marlene Halliday (Pensioners for Indy - and Indypodcaster!)
00:43:54      James Robertson (poet and author)
00:49:50      Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp (Believe in Scotland)
00:57:20       Humza Yousaf (First Minister)
 
Our video of the march entering George Square is on our Youtube channel here https://youtu.be/LmX9mJMMCUw?si=ijAdPXsNRUqiu7pc
The whole march and rally was livestreamed by Independence Live and can be seen on their Youtube channel.
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Shockwaves ran through Scottish politics this morning as First Minister Humza Yousaf announced his intention to resign following his decision to end the Bute House Agreement with the Scottish Greens.
Within 2 hours of the announcement Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were joined by guests Bill Ramsay, Convenor of the SNP TU Group and Isobel Lindsay from Scottish CND to share our immediate responses to the news in this bonus Tuesday episode - we'll be back on Friday with our regular podcast episode.
 
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Music: Industrial Cinematic by Kevin MacLeod

Welcome back to our roundup of topical clips for April 2024! 
Indypodcasters Fiona and James present a selection of clips and musings.  Main themes covered this month are:
00:01:00  BBC howler and GB news immunity
00:03:17   Believe in Scotland march and rally reflections
00:20:00   Hate crimes myths
00:24:43   Solidarity with farmers
00:26:34    Land register surprises
00:28:34    Wood burning stoves
00:34:31    Green targets and fallouts
00:45:28    Deliberative democracy - People's Panel a new hope?
Footage of the BiS march entering George Square is on our Youtube channel - see if you can spot yourselves!
https://youtu.be/LmX9mJMMCUw?si=3kNOZ0nD9oGfwGWk
 
If you would like to support our indy media colleagues over at Independence Live, the link to their crowdfunder is www.independencelive.net/crowdfunder/
You can download the People's panel report here
www.parliament.scot/-/media/files/committees/net-zero-energy-and-transport-committee/correspondence/2024/scottish-parliament-peoples-panel-report-sp-paper-564.pdf
 
The Scottish Independence Podcasts team produce a NEW podcast episode every Friday search for Scottish Independence Podcasts wherever you get your podcasts.  Remember to like and subscribe!
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