Scottish Politics Explained

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Scottish politics can be a challenging maze to untangle. Join us as we answer all the questions you were to worried to ask. Hosted by Iris Pase.

  1. 30-11-2021

    Ep. 13: Conversion therapy in Scotland (w/ Blair Anderson)

    Iris speaks to Blair Anderson, activist and a candidate for Partick East and Kelvindale for the 2022 local elections. One-fourth of End Conversion Therapy Scotland, Blair talks about his own experience with conversion therapy and why it should be banned. ************************************************************* You can support the podcast ~ here ~ Follow Scottish Politics Explained on Twitter and Instagram You can find the full transcripts of SPE episodes ~ here ~

  2. 22-10-2021

    Ep. 12: Buffer zones (w/ Lucy Grieve)

    As reports of anti-abortion activity rise in Scotland, Iris chats to Lucy Grieve, founder of Back Off Scotland.   *************************************************************  You can support the podcast ~ here ~ Follow Scottish Politics Explained on Twitter and Instagram You can find the full transcripts of SPE episodes ~ here ~

  3. 15-10-2021

    Ep. 11: Fact-checking (w/ Alastair Brian)

    Iris talks with Alastair Brian, Fact-checking Lead at The Ferret, to find out all the best tips and advice to make sure that the information you read, watch and listen to is reliable.  ************************************************************* You can support the podcast ~ here ~ Follow Scottish Politics Explained on Twitter and Instagram You can find the full transcripts of SPE episodes ~ here ~ ************************* Sources mentioned in the episode:  The Ferret FFS Podcast Full Fact PolitiFact Snopes

  4. 08-10-2021

    Ep. 10: Unions (w/ Eve Livingston)

    For the first episode of the new season, Iris speaks to Eve Livingston. A freelance journalist and author of the book "Make Bosses Pay", Eve tells us all about unions: what they are, how they work, and why you should join. You can support the podcast ~ here ~ "Make bosses pay" is available ~ here ~ You can find the full transcripts of SPE episodes ~ here ~ Follow Scottish Politics Explained on Twitter and Instagram

  5. Trailer seizoen 2

    Season 2 is coming soon!

    Scottish Politics Explained is coming back for a second season! Starting from next Friday, 8 October, we'll be releasing new episodes on a weekly basis covering current affairs, the basics of Scottish politics, as well as sharing useful information on how to find reliable resources. To receive all the updates about season 2, you can follow us wherever you get your podcasts. You can also find Scottish Politics Explained on Twitter (@scotpolpodcast) and Instagram (@scotpolpodcast). Do you want the podcast to cover a particular topic or issue? You can contact us by responding to our question on Spotify, or reaching on social media and/or by sending an email at scottishpoliticsexplained@gmail.com

  6. 23-04-2021

    Ep. 9: Scottish Elections 2021 | Scottish Political Parties (w/ Adam Ramsay)

    In the last episode of the first season, Iris talks to Adam Ramsay, Editor at openDemocracy and a member of the Scottish Green Party. They discuss the background of the five main parties in Scotland and what consequences an SNP-Greens majority could have on the power dynamics and balances of the UK. Read the transcript here

  7. 16-04-2021

    Ep. 8: Scottish Elections 2021 | How to vote? (w/ Sarah Mackie)

    Iris chats with Sarah Mackie, Manager of the Electoral Commission in Scotland, an independent body that oversees the elections. They talk about how to vote, what a ballot paper looks like, what has changed with COVID and more!  Read the transcript here You can access the Electoral Commission's resources here: https://bit.ly/3tn9FmI and https://bit.ly/32mgpFv

  8. 09-04-2021

    Ep. 7: How does Brexit affect our everyday lives? (w/ Ruby Zajac)

    Iris interviews Ruby Zajac, who works with Scottish media organisation Skotia. They discuss how Brexit affects our daily life and the role it played in the last Scottish elections, as well as the one it could play in the upcoming elections. Read the transcript here

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