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Scottish Independence Podcasts

Discussing Scottish Independence and other issues relevant to Scotland. Visit our website at scottishindypod.scot and Join us on discord at https://discord.gg/bm8rSB8CdN

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Memories of the Miners' Strike 40 years on

    Miners' Strike 40th Anniversary | Alex Shanks & Richie Venton at Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture In this episode, Marlene and Fiona attend the Scottish Socialist Party's Jim McVicar Memorial Lecture to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the 1984-85 Miners' Strike. Featuring Alex Shanks, a young miner during the strike, and Richie Venton, author of Class War on Workers, this event offers passionate speeches that explore the strike’s lasting impact on the working class. The discussions dive into the history of the Miners' Strike, its consequences, and the ongoing struggle for workers' rights. Whether you remember the strike or are engaged in class warfare studies, this episode offers powerful insights into one of the most significant labour movements in recent history. 00:01:31 Welcome by Natalie Reid 00:03:34 Alex Shanks' first hand account of the miners strike 1984/85 00:28:24 Richie Venton explores the wider context and lessons learned Find our more at www.scottishsocialistparty.org #MinersStrike40 #ClassWarOnWorkers #workersrights 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! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips. video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee? https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

    1h 9m
  2. 14 FEB

    Claiming Our Rights

    With guests Andy Anderson and Leah Gunn Barratt of Respect Scottish Sovereignty we take a closer look at the International Covenant for Civil and Political Rights ( ICCPR) and what incorporation of these rights into Scots Law could mean to the Scottish people.Key themes include:00:01:00  Overview of Human Rights legislation00:03:30  Why should we incorporate ICCPR?00:06:00   Petition before the Scottish Parliament00:08:50   Example - Switzerland00:10:30   Example - Taiwan00:13:15   Example - South Korea00:16:30   Scottish Referendums Act 202000:19:14   Popular initiatives00:25:27    UK Supreme Court00:27:48    So what could Scotland do differently?00:32:41    Does Article 1 apply to Scotland?00:44:27    UN Convention of the Rights of a Child (UNCRC)00:49:21    People power!00:52:51    Our Conclusions Previous episodes mentioned in this one:Respect Scottish Sovereignty https://scottishindypod.scot/grassroots-indy-campaign/respect-scottish-sovereignty/Building a Local Scotland https://scottishindypod.scot/all-scottish-independence-podcasts-episodes/building-a-local-scotland/ Petition 2135 https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/petitions/view-petitions/pe2135-implement-the-international-covenant-on-civil-and-political-rights Websites mentioned:Respect Scottish Sovereignty https://respectscottishsovereignty.scot/Scottish Human rights Commission https://www.scottishhumanrights.com/ Case study South Korea https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/exploring-worldwide-democratic-innovations-south-korea/ Case study Taiwan https://europeandemocracyhub.epd.eu/exploring-worldwide-democratic-innovations-taiwan/ Lord Reed on why the Supreme Court matters to Scotland #ICCPR #sovereignty #scottish 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! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?  https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

    58 min
  3. 7 FEB

    Memoirs

    Ringwood Publishing is an independent Scottish publisher based in Glasgow.  In January they hosted an even called Reflections and Revelations: Our Memoirs Event showcasing several of their authors who have written books based on Memoir.  Fiona and Marlene were delighted to attend and record the event.  Speakers and readings are:00:01:04  Mary McCabe, author of Two Closes and a Referendum and Stirring the Dust00:08:27  Carol Fox, author of Memoirs of a Feminist Mother00:16:36  Sandy Jamieson, Chief Executive of Ringwood introducing the work of the late Brendan McLaughlin and John Keeman00:22:57  Brendan McLaughlin's daughter Siobhan 00:24:51  Reading from First of May by Brendan McLaughlin00:27:32  Reading from In the Shadow of the Crane by John Keeman00:32:13  Maureen Cullen, author of Kitten Heels00:40:43  Kirsten McQuarrie, author of Remember the Rowan00:45:03   Panel discussion and questions from the audience  More about Ringwood publishers, featured authors and their books at https://www.ringwoodpublishing.com/ #memoirs #ringwoodpublishers #scottish 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! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?  https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

    1h 9m
  4. 28 JAN

    Great British Debt - All A Big Con?

    Our guest this week is  William Thomson from the Scotonomics show.  In this episode we challenge William with our questions.  He tackles those and shares his own thoughts on independence,  Modern Monetary Theory and the economic situation in general.   Main topics:00:02:00   Q1:  Can Scotland afford to be independent?00:06:38   Q2:   But what about inflation?00:11:37   Q3:   What about the Deficit?00:16:48   Q4:   Should Scotland repay UK debt?00:20:15   Q5    But doesn't borrowing create debt?00:31:13   Q6    How will Scotland manage the economy?00:32:25   Q7:   Does independence mean a decade of austerity?00:41:42   Q8:   EU or EFTA?00:47:13   Q9:   What if we had voted YES in 2014?00:49:05   Q10  Next Steps? Still have questions?  Let us know in the comments. You can watch the Scotonomics show every week on  @IndependenceLive  and the articles William refers to are on the website https://scotonomics.scot/articles/More information about this year's Festival of Economics is also available at  https://scotonomics.scot/festival-of-economics/ #ModernMonetaryTheory #scottishindependence #economics   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! Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe for free to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips.  video premieres most Tuesdays at 8pm If you've enjoyed this podcast you might like to buy us a coffee?  https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts or choose us as your Easyfundraising good cause. Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

    54 min
4.4
out of 5
34 Ratings

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Discussing Scottish Independence and other issues relevant to Scotland. Visit our website at scottishindypod.scot and Join us on discord at https://discord.gg/bm8rSB8CdN

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