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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. 1 DAY AGO

    Owning Our Futures Q and A

    The Owning Our Futures event held in Edinburgh in October was a great opportunity to see our quest for independence in the context of other nations and regions across Europe who share similar aims.  The delegates took  part in three Q and A panels and brought their wisdom, experience and fresh thinking to the table.  Organised by the Scottish Independence Convention and the International Committee for European Citizens and chaired by Lesley Riddoch, this was a positive and uplifting event. Panels and speakers :00:01:51  Panel 1 questions00:02:06  Begotxu Olaizola Elordi, Basque Country00:03:53  Alessandro Cucci, Sardinia00:04:44  Anna Arque i Solsona, Catalonia00:10:13  Panel 2 questions00:11:16  Nick Peeters, Flanders00:15:13  Paul Descarli, South Tyrol00:16:53  Aka Hansen, Greenland00:20:09  Bjort Samuelsen, Faroe Islands00:27:59  Panel 3 questions00:28:47 Gwern Gwynfil, Wales00:33:07  Isobel Lindsay, Scotland00:37:17  Richard Walker, Northumbria00:38:28  Kerron O'Luain, Ireland00:43:51   Lesley Riddoch closing remarksYou can watch our previous episode with highlights from the delegate presentations here: https://youtu.be/A4J1hE04Y2M?si=dcpBUvxXvhdwCbnaYou can also watch the full livestream of the event on  @IndependenceLive   #scottishindependence #icec #conferencehighlights 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

    48 min
  2. 13 DEC

    Owning Our Futures - Highlights

    The Owning Our Futures conference was held in Edinburgh on 5th October 2024 and brought together representatives  Autonomy Movements and Self Government campaigners from 14 nations and regions in Europe. Indypodcasters Fiona and Marlene were there - these are our highlights! 00:02:09  Intro: Greg McCarra SIC 00:02:27  Basque:  Begotxu Olaizola Elordi 00:09:05  Catalonia:  Anna Arque i Solsona 00:15:10  Sicily: Anthony Graziano 00:20:04  Sardinia: Alessandro Cucci 00:26:17  Greenland: Aka Hansen 00:37:20  Flanders: Nick Peeters 00:39:41  Wales: Gwern Gwynfil 00:42:13  Ireland:  Kerron O'Luain Organised by: The Scottish Independence Convention (SIC) www.independenceconvention.scot and the International Commission for European Citizens (ICEC) www.icec.ngo Our episode with Prof Alf Baird which was mentioned in the discussion can be found here https://scottishindypod.scot/mibbes-aye-show/doun-hauden/ Livestream coverage of the full event is available on @IndependenceLive Youtube channel. #scottishindependence #democracy #europe  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

    52 min
  3. 6 DEC

    Telling Scotland's Stories with Mairi Sutherland

    We meet independent film maker Mairi Sutherland who has  been making independent Scottish films for more than 20 years.  Mairi has credits as Producer, Director, Screen Writer including the award winning film Red Rose, about the life and mysterious early death of Robert Burns at the age of 37.  Mairi tells us about the making of the film back in 2004 and the changes she has seen in the film industry in Scotland and Hollywood since that time.  The film is celebrating its 20th anniversary and Mairi is looking to arrange showings in cinemas, theatres and other venues to share the story and take part in audience discussions. The film is available on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mntIL0HhciY and is also available on DVD. #robertburns #scottishhistory #redrose 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

    43 min
  4. 22 NOV

    12 insights from the Scottish Currency Group conference

    The Scottish currency Group conference took place over 2 days in Dunfermline on 21st and 22nd September 2024. We were there for both days of fascinating presentations from an impressive and internationally diverse group of experts in their various fields.  In this podcast, Fiona and Marlene share 12 of the insights we gained from the discussions. We hope they will whet your interest to find out more. Our 12 insights are: 00:00:45 1. Why we should say NO to Sterlingisation 00:04:35 2. Currency options for an independent Wales 00:06:43 3. Be predictable, but not TOO predictable 00:10:28 4. Lessons from Iceland's banking crash 00:14:13 5. Control your own currency 00:15:36 6. 300 years is nothing! 00:17:27 7. The history of Scotland's Stock Exchanges 00:23:52 8. Opportunities for Scotland 00:27:48 9. We need more plumbers! 00:30:11 10. Devolution Faroese Style 00:36:50 11. Tunnels not Ferries 00:40:03 12. Controlling our financial rulebooks 00:46:17 Bonus: Tax is not the enemy You can watch full versions of these sessions on the currency Group's channel @ScotCurrency We have also podcast Dr Tim Rideout's conference presentation in full which you can listen to wherever you get your podcasts or watch here https://youtu.be/eXxLgnDMmKk?si=gNRFt6YNtnfvw-Xz #scottishcurrency #economics #scottishindependence 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! Thanks to everyone who supports us bybuying us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts You can also nominate us as your good cause on www.Easyfundraising.org.uk Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

    56 min
  5. 8 NOV

    Conter Conference Highlights

    One of the events marking 10 years since the Scottish Independence Referendum was a conference "2014 - 2024 Scottish Independence and the British State 10 Years On".  The event was held on 14th September at Glasgow Caledonian University and was organised by the group Conter.   Part One of our coverage of that conference was an interview with Liam McLaughlan who delivered the opening speech.   This episode is the second part of our coverage of the event and includes  highlights from several of the key speakers and our thoughts on their contributions as follows: 00:01:03  Laura Webster, Editor of the National Newspaper 00:06:28  Jim Sillars, former SNP MP 00:15:51  Gerry Hassan,  author and commentator 00:23:46  Cat Boyd, co-founder of RIC 00:31:13  Jonathan Shafi, journalist 00:33:35   Alyn Smith, former SNP MEP and MSP 00:39:28   Dr Tom Montgomery, Stirling University Find out more about the group Conter on their website www.conter.scot  #scottishindependence #conter #indyref 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! Thanks to everyone who supports us bybuying us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/scottishindependencepodcasts You can also nominate us as your good cause on www.Easyfundraising.org.uk Contact Us: indypodcasters@gmail.com  Visit our website https://scottishindypod.scot for blogposts, newsletter signup and more episodes Subscribe to our Youtube channel @scottishindypodExtra for more of our video footage and clips Music: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod

    57 min
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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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