Scottish Politics Explained Iris Pase

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.



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As reports of anti-abortion activity rise in Scotland, Iris chats to Lucy Grieve, founder of Back Off Scotland.  



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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. 

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Sources mentioned in the episode: 


The Ferret
FFS Podcast
Full Fact
PolitiFact
Snopes

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.



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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

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